Project Update July 18

Due to delays relocating private utility infrastructure south of Waterman Ave, the south portion of the project will be delayed until 2023. The north portion from Waterman Ave to Spruce Rd will be constructed this year with a start date of early to mid - August. CenterPoint Energy is completing distribution gas main and service replacements now. Xcel Energy is scheduled to begin their relocation work the week of July 25. This work will last approximately 6-weeks. Xcel's work will require the removal of 1 ash tree, 4-6 smaller cedar trees and an area of invasive buckthorn. All removals are within the ROW. There will be additional tree removals associated with the street reconstruction project. Those will most likely occur in 2023. These removals allow for the replacement of retaining walls at the end of their useful life and the addition of bike and pedestrian sidewalks and trails. Much discussion has occurred between staff and the adjacent owners to limit impacts from the project. Thanks, Chad Millner, City Engineer.