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Public works reports school main leak repair, recommends replacing cast 4-inch line during lead-line work
Summary
Public works staff reported a repaired leak on a 4-inch main serving St. Mary's block and recommended replacing the cast 4-inch line when the lead service project opens the trench; staff also noted park water-line repairs, crack-seal planning, and heavy splash-pad usage quoted as "about 20,000 a day" (units not specified in the transcript).
Public works reported that a leak on the 4-inch main feeding St. Mary's (school, church and parsonage) was repaired as a temporary fix but recommended that the cast 4-inch main be replaced while contractors are on-site for the lead service-line project because the pipe shows pitting and is likely at end of life.
Staff said they were coordinating with the lead-line contractor and the city's engineer and recommended prioritizing the 4-inch replacement if the contractor's schedule allows to avoid re-excavation. The department also reported installing a new water line to the park shelter to replace multiple leaking sections and described preparations for Bird Island days to reduce park mess.
On the splash pad, public works staff said usage has been high and, in the meeting, reported the splash pad was "averaging about 20,000 a day." The transcript does not specify the unit of that number (gallons, liters, or cycles), so staff follow-up is needed to confirm the measurement. Staff also discussed crack sealing and seal-coating plans, noting timing considerations (spring vs. fall) to maximize effectiveness.
