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City updates council on parking-lot paving, Livingston Street curb work, deep sanitary lift‑station excavation and near-complete sidewalk project

5775733 · August 5, 2025

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Summary

Staff reported progress on multiple capital projects: binder and surface lifts in the main parking lot, curb-and-gutter and asphalt sequencing on Livingston Street, a deep sanitary lift‑station excavation postponed until valves/equipment arrive, and near‑completion of ADA ramps and sidewalk segments.

City staff briefed the council on ongoing public‑works construction projects and gave a timeline for near-term work in several areas.

Staff said the main parking lot received a binder course with first lifts of surface asphalt placed on two parking areas; striping is anticipated Wednesday and, depending on cooling time for asphalt oils, the lot could reopen by Friday. Work also includes the lot in front of the police doors and curb work south of the food pantry; concrete driveway pours were expected imminently to allow garbage‑truck access, with some asphalt work still to be scheduled.

On Livingston Street, crews will replace curb and gutter along the south side and close that block for construction after completing work on the main lot. The sidewalk project was described as nearly complete, with two Americans with Disabilities Act ramps at Bell Park and a short stretch along Court Street remaining.

Staff provided detail on a sanitary‑sewer extension and lift‑station project near OSF: all force main pipe has been installed but the wet well excavation dropped to roughly 35 feet deep to reach required grades because of rock. Staff said valves and other station equipment are on order, and they plan to proceed with wet‑well installation in the fall once equipment arrives, noting the deep excavation requires shoring and increased safety precautions.

The council received the updates and did not take separate action; staff said they will provide follow‑up schedules as contractors complete the remaining work and equipment arrives.