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Public Works reports paving, stormwater progress and Scenic Bikeway nomination
Summary
Public Works updated the council on nearing completion of underground work for the LIP project, paving on 6th Street planned for May, wellhead protection grant moving to phase 2, and nomination to Washington State Parks' Scenic Bikeway program.
Public Works Director gave a multi‑part update including near‑completion of underground infrastructure for the Local Improvement Program (LIP), paving planned on 6th Street in May, and remaining resurfacing and striping timing. "We're hoping to be done wrapping up most of the work in May," the director said, while noting a contractor deadline in October.
Staff also described additional grant opportunities for source water protection (phase 2) to finish modeling and wellhead protection delineation. The city was selected as one of five Scenic Bikeway routes in the state program; staff said the next step is a memorandum of understanding with Washington State Parks to define any obligations such as signage and promotion.
Council members discussed traffic changes, a proposed 3‑way stop at Park and 6th, concerns about speeding and how the police department will support the roll‑out, and the need to address private drainage piping found during construction. Public works said some private systems may be abandoned or require enforcement to prevent runoff into the public right of way.
The council expressed enthusiasm for the bike route nomination and asked staff to continue coordinating with state parks and the county where relevant.
