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St. Marys council approves emergency resolution to bid McKinley Road–Spruce Street intersection project
Summary
The St. Marys City Council voted unanimously to approve an emergency resolution authorizing bids for a McKinley Road–Spruce Street intersection widening. City staff said a state grant will cover about 56% of an estimated $140,000 project, and council suspended rules to speed advertising and bidding.
The St. Marys City Council on Monday passed Resolution 20 26 10, authorizing the director of public service and safety to accept bids and award a contract to widen the McKinley Road at Spruce Street intersection. Council members voted to suspend the rules and move the measure under emergency procedures so the city can advertise and open bids promptly.
City staff introduced the project and described the scope as widening the northeast corner and adding room to relieve semi‑truck stacking at the left‑turn lane. “So we're going to bid this project out, as soon as possible,” said Mr. Boer, the staff member identified by council to present the item. He also provided cost estimates: “We're estimating the project around a $140,000,” and added, “So ODOT's share is gonna be around $78,000 of it,” indicating the city will pursue a state grant that staff said covers about 56% of the cost. Councilor Mr. Lunds moved to suspend the rules; Ms. Slater seconded the motion, and the council recorded unanimous approval.
The resolution authorizes the director to accept bids and award a construction contract; staff said they planned to advertise immediately and open bids in late August. The council did not debate alternative designs at length; one member suggested a later traffic study to reassess further improvements in several years.
