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Council hears update on flood-damaged streets; Sanborn Head estimated West Patterson repair at $250K–$500K
Summary
Staff told council a preliminary Sanborn Head review estimates West Patterson repairs between $250,000 and $500,000 after 2023 flooding. Council asked staff to inspect current conditions and report back with options including reopening, pedestrian paths, or stabilization.
Councilors and staff discussed flood-related street damage and potential repairs on West Patterson and Nelson Streets during the July 28 meeting.
Public Works staff referenced a prior Sanborn Head review that estimated stabilization and repair costs for West Patterson at roughly $250,000–$500,000. Councilors expressed competing views: some residents and councilors prefer the street remain closed to traffic for safety and quality-of-life reasons, while others noted ongoing erosion and asked for an engineering reassessment so the city can determine whether pedestrian access improvements, a bridge or a full road rebuild is warranted.
Staff agreed to inspect the current condition and report back with options and cost estimates. Councilors said they want a fuller discussion and recommended placing the item on a future agenda for a decision about reopening, pedestrian-only adaptation, or capital repair.
