2024-02-09 - Streets Project Meeting
Thursday, February 8, 2024
2024 Street Rehabilitation project overview
Living Streets plan implementation
Street width reduction strategy
Sidewalk installation plan
Water main and service line replacement
Sanitary sewer system improvements
Storm sewer and drainage upgrades
Project funding and assessment methodology
Assessment payment options and senior deferrals
Project schedule and construction timeline
Resident coordination and accessibility during construction
Silver Oaks Park improvement project overview
Areas of Interest (4)
- New Brighton's aggressive 2024 street rehab project involving 2.5 miles of road and 9,000 feet of water main replacement.
- First-time implementation of 'Living Streets' policy leading to narrowed road widths and mandatory sidewalk additions.
- Complex assessment formula for multi-family units and townhomes raises questions about equity among residents.
- City officials advise residents to defer private driveway and landscape projects due to expected construction disruption.
Notable Quotes (3)
The vision of that plan is to improve the quality of life in New Brighton through infrastructure improvements.
In total there's 9,000 ft of water main that's going to be removed and replaced, 140 service lines.
You will have drinking water throughout the process... you'll get free water throughout that duration.
People (4)
Dustin LindEngineering SupervisorRepresents the Department of Community Assets and Development (DCAD).
1 quote
Represents the Department of Community Assets and Development (DCAD).
“The project as a whole... there's a few anomalies to that and there's a lot going on here.”
Explaining the assessment breakdown for non-standard lots.
Stephen TooEngineering Aid IVPrimary field point of contact for residents during construction.
1 quote
Primary field point of contact for residents during construction.
“I'll be out with the contractors every single day driving the streets making sure everything's going per plan.”
Describing his role during the construction phase.
Carl GillisDCAD TechnicianTechnical support for the Engineering Department.
Technical support for the Engineering Department.
SueResidentResident of Heritage Oaks townhome community asking about assessment calculations.
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Resident of Heritage Oaks townhome community asking about assessment calculations.
“Will people in the association pay different amounts based on this formula you have in there?”
Inquiry regarding the fairness of the assessment formula for townhomes.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (4)
- February 8, 2024: 2024 Street Rehabilitation project informational meeting
- March 2025: Scheduled Public Improvement Hearing
- April/May 2025: Planned contract award
- September 2025: Assessment hearing
Ordinances & Resolutions (1)
Adopted January 9, 2024, focusing on pedestrian/bicycle safety and infrastructure.