City Council Agenda and Packet 2019 02 05

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City Council Meeting Minutes January 15, 2019 Page 3 of 9 Schwendler stated the suggested next steps include intensive architectural surveys, landmarking outreach, and education. Mayor Muckle asked how the mine dump could be landmarked. Schwendler stated documentation is critical. Landmarking it in open space could draw attention to that part of Louisville's history. Landmarking it would mean that if there were any proposed land use changes the landmark would have to be taken into consideration about how it would be affected. Councilmember Loo stated it appears $177,000 has been spent on documenting the history so far and more money spent on that would be worthwhile as stuff is disappearing quickly. One of the recommendations is to take photos of everything. She supports that as we don't have an aggressive landmarking program to save items. Mayor Muckle agreed that would be a good use of funds. DISCUSSION/DIRECTION — 2018 IMS PAVEMENT SURVEY RESULTS Director Kowar stated this pavement process is a continuation of previous work and this is an update on where we are currently. Our pavement results were at 67 in 2018; we were a 64 in 2016. The current target is 75 with nothing under 35. He noted that some of the under 35 streets are still constrained by needed water and sewer upgrades. He noted of the funds we use for paving 40% is used for concrete work and 60% for the actual paving. He reviewed previous funding for pavement and how it is anticipated to affect scores. He stated the best plan is to keep a fixed cost on pavement every year and keep the streets rotating through the fair to excellent rankings. He reviewed budget alternatives to keep all streets above 35 noting the current model shows us reaching the 75 average in 2028. Mayor Pro Tem Lipton asked if staff would be able to do anything in 2019 above what we already have planned. Director Kowar stated staff needs to get bids out in the next 30 days so it would be difficult to add to the current scope at this point unless it was a really easy addition. Mayor Pro Tem Lipton asked if we could lock in prices for 2020 earlier. Director Kowar stated that could happen if staff prepared the bids early this year. Mayor Pro Tem Lipton suggested if there are better strategies for bidding multiple years that would save money we should consider them. Councilmember Stolzmann asked if the language should be clarified so it is clear what the policy is for the streets on the lower end of the index. The current policy goal is to have no street under 35 and that is not clear. If we aren't meeting that goal, staff needs to tell Council how much money is needed to do so. Our goal was to get to a steady state by 2021.