Council directs staff on street‑resurfacing sequencing and drainage study priorities

City public works staff presented options for sequencing the next phase of Lago Vista’s street resurfacing program and coordinating that work with an upcoming drainage study. Staff proposed emphasizing "roadway readiness" tasks such as right‑of‑way clearing and prioritizing roads using a weighted rubric: 30% existing utilities presence, 30% pavement condition, 20% roadway classification, 15% residential build‑out, and 5% safety/accident data.

Councilors raised several operational and policy questions: whether roads without utility infrastructure should be deferred in favor of roads serving existing homes; whether the city should consider qualitative exceptions for long‑waiting residents and for roads that support recreational access (e.g., to Turnback Canyon Trail/Foothill Cove); and the sequencing implications if private microtrenching for fiber occurs. Staff said the initial matrix will come back to council for approval before phasing and that the CIP bond funds will cover the work within existing budget caps.

Staff recommended issuing an RFQ for right‑of‑way trimming and confirmed phases 1–2 paving is complete except for restriping. Council indicated support for a prioritization framework plus a practical overlay that would allow staff some discretion for corner‑case pavement repairs.

Victor (public works) said staff will present the finalized matrix and an RFQ recommendation for trimming so council can approve a funding cap and the set of streets to be completed this year.