1. MC VAY TRAIL: The storm waterway that runs parallel
to the McVay Trail between 9th and 15th streets has some
significant waterway bank erosion which is impacting the McVay trail. In a couple of places, erosion is within
12-24 inches of the trail surface and causing problems and concerns for
approximately 175 ft.
V&K evaluated the area and have designed repairs that will include vegetation, debris removal, earth fill, rip rap installation and surface restoration. This will stabilize the waterway banks, prevent further erosion and preserve the integrity of the trail.
In accordance with legislation, the city is only required to solicit “quotes” for projects in the $40,000 to $100,000 range (in lieu of a “legal” bid process). This work will be done this fall so it is in place prior to spring snow melting and rains. Total cost is estimated to be $75,000.
The proposed schedule is as follows:
V&K evaluated the area and have designed repairs that will include vegetation, debris removal, earth fill, rip rap installation and surface restoration. This will stabilize the waterway banks, prevent further erosion and preserve the integrity of the trail.
In accordance with legislation, the city is only required to solicit “quotes” for projects in the $40,000 to $100,000 range (in lieu of a “legal” bid process). This work will be done this fall so it is in place prior to spring snow melting and rains. Total cost is estimated to be $75,000.
The proposed schedule is as follows:
· Receive and open quotes October 11, 2012
· Council action to award contract October 15, 2012
· Begin Construction October
22, 2012
· Project completion December
31, 2012
2.
STREET
PROJECT UPDATE:
·
East Boston Avenue east of 65/69 is open to
traffic
·
Sidewalks and intersections on Boston Avenue
west of 65/69 are being poured this week.
The street should open early next week
·
A portion of North Buxton, north of Ashland has
been poured
·
The water main installation on Howard north of
Boston continues
3.
CIP: Department
Heads have been working on their capital improvement plans the past few weeks.
The Street & Sewer plans will be discussed at the October 8 council study
committee meeting.
4.
PARK SIDE
MOBILE HOME PARK: Lakeshore
Management Inc. has informed the Community Development Department that they
intend to close the Park Side Mobile Home Park (Hwy 92 & 15th
Street). They intend to relocate several
of the homes to North American and then abandon utilities and prepare the
property for sale.
5.
STORM SEWER
PROJECT: The project located at
North 8th Street and Iowa Avenue has been complete. The Street Department has replaced the
portion of the trail that was removed and the Park Department will re-seed the
disturbed area.
