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Council authorizes drone survey for bike park amid disputed invoices and safety concerns
Summary
After an extended discussion about bike‑park finances, unpaid vendor invoices and concerns about unlicensed contracting and deviations from approved plans, the council authorized a $4,500 Points West drone survey to establish current site and property boundaries; staff said donations total about $92,251 while a contested Wildland Operators invoice of roughly $113,000 remains under negotiation.
City staff presented a detailed account of the bike‑park project’s finances, noting approximately $92,251 in donations recorded in the city’s accounting system and multiple invoices from contractors. Staff flagged a contested $113,000 invoice from Wildland Operators that lacks supporting backup in city records; a prior $20,000 payment was held and credited against some vendor invoices. The city has paid limited general‑fund amounts (about $1,419) and staff asked for direction on how to validate or resolve outstanding invoices.
Council and residents raised safety and procurement concerns: some work reportedly deviated from the plan approved by the planning commission, and questions were raised about whether unlicensed contractors performed public‑works activities that required formal bidding or contracts. Multiple council members recommended independent survey and engineering review before authorizing any further payments. The council authorized the city manager to negotiate and execute a contract with Points West for a drone survey (up to $4,500) paid from fundraiser/donation funds already allocated for the project. Staff will continue to collect documentation from volunteers and contractors and will return with findings and possible legal or procurement steps.
