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Council leans toward full paving for Cauley Creek parking expansion
Summary
Staff recommended a base gravel lot with alternates for sidewalks/trees and full paving; council members favored the ‘do it once’ asphalt option (~$500,000) and asked staff for tree‑vs‑parking counts and funding‑source clarification before a formal vote.
Staff presented construction bids for the Cauley Creek parking expansion that include a base gravel lot with required stormwater work and two add alternates: (1) sidewalks, crosswalks and tree plantings to meet city standards and (2) full paving and striping to deliver a finished surface.
Councilmembers weighed a lower up‑front gravel option against a higher‑cost but longer‑lasting asphalt option. Several members argued for the paved alternative and for completing sidewalks and tree plantings now to avoid repeated maintenance costs. "Do it once and do it right," one councilmember said in urging the full paving option. Staff confirmed the full project estimate of roughly $500,000; the gravel base with required stormwater was described as a smaller base price in the $300,000 range.
Council requested additional details on how many parking spaces would be lost to required tree wells under the city standard and asked staff to provide funding‑source recommendations (park refresh vs. capital funds) before the council takes a formal vote.
Why it matters: The parking expansion supports Cauley Creek amenities and the maker space parking plan; the council’s choice affects near‑term capital spending and long‑term maintenance costs.
