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Council hears plan to increase street‑maintenance funding and pursue chip‑seal/repair projects
Summary
Council discussed adding funds for street maintenance (including $40,000 additional street maintenance line and a $3.46 million allocation for a five‑year reconstruction program) and favored longer‑lasting surfacing such as chip seals and micro‑seal to reduce repeated maintenance.
Staff recommended targeted increases for street maintenance and described a five‑year reconstruction program that includes a separate Greg Drive project. The Presenter said the budget added about $40,000 to the street maintenance line and referenced a larger $750,000 maintenance figure used elsewhere; staff and several council members said chip sealing and micro‑sealing have proved longer‑lasting than repeated rock and blading for gravel streets.
Council members asked about prioritization, public communications and timelines. The Presenter described starting with a small set of streets for reclamation bids and noted drainage easements and utility coordination required for some sections of Greg Drive. Several council members encouraged publishing lists of planned streets to reduce public complaint and show progress.
