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Wasco council hears updates on Gromer paving, temporary parking and sidewalk infill plans
Summary
Public Works updated council on a quick solution to add about 12–16 parking stalls near Rosalina Village as part of the Gromer paving project, plans to add crosswalks and ADA ramps, and a Safe Routes to School sidewalk infill estimate of 2,500–3,000 linear feet; staff said striping can be done in-house and the change will be handled as a change order to the existing contract.
Public Works staff updated the Wasco City Council on several near-term street and pedestrian-safety projects tied to the Gromer paving effort and Safe Routes to School.
Mr. Villa said disruption during paving has been challenging but staff expects the paving work to be completed by Friday and proposed a short-term engineering solution to add about 16 parking stalls by widening roughly a 400-foot north-end section adjacent to Rosalina Village. The change will be handled as a change order to the existing Gromer paving contract; staff said the existing contract includes sufficient funds and that striping and crosswalk painting can be completed by city crews with minimal extra cost.
Villa said two crosswalks and ADA ramps will be added where the new stalls connect to pedestrian routes. Council members asked whether the additional stalls would solve the broader overflow problem; staff said it will help but not fully resolve parking shortages and encouraged the apartment-manager to consider using an adjacent private lot. One council member asked for a patrol presence during school drop-off times after residents reported speeding in the area.
Public Works also reported that Safe Routes to School work will require an estimated 2,500–3,000 linear feet of new sidewalk to complete the network; staff will prioritize resident complaints and safety emergencies after that program’s critical sections are finished.
Council thanked public-works crews for a rapid graffiti cleanup earlier in the week.
