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Council reviews street-equipment needs, shared vehicle purchases and a traffic study for Highway 13 intersection
Summary
Council discussed equipment bids and shared purchases (mower, loader, plow truck, possible 'tool cat') and asked staff to request a Burlington Road/Highway 13 traffic study from ECIA after local complaints about safety and growth in the area.
Councilors reviewed planned street and parks equipment purchases and a proposed traffic study for a congested intersection amid local development.
Staff described equipment needs for streets and parks — including a shared John Deere mower, replacement loaders (a 2009 loader budgeted for replacement with a $225,000 allowance) and a potential multi‑attachment 'tool cat' (estimated near $75,000) for trails and parks. Council discussed trade‑offs between the purchase price, bridge and sidewalk width constraints, and whether to keep or trade older equipment. Staff noted vehicle builds typically require significant lead time and often must be paid for up front.
On transportation planning, staff said they and consultant Anthony Barrett met with ECIA and engineers to scope an intersection study at Honey Creek and Highway 13 and requested a separate traffic study for the Burlington Road/Highway 13 intersection as development increases traffic there. Staff said having a formal study helps when seeking DOT funding and shows the city has 'skin in the game' to support project funding applications.
Council directed staff to continue refining equipment cost estimates, pursue options for staged purchases or trade‑ins, and return with the traffic‑study proposal and cost estimates once ECIA completes its initial work.
