RIVERSIDE
A number of streets in Riverside will get seal coat repairs and work over the spring and summer through an agreement approved by the City Council at its regularly scheduled meeting …
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RIVERSIDE
A number of streets in Riverside will get seal coat repairs and work over the spring and summer through an agreement approved by the City Council at its regularly scheduled meeting Monday.
The Council accepted a bid of $22,545.90 from LL Pelling, an asphalt contractor firm in North Liberty, to do the work.
The biggest portions of work are slated for Railroad Avenue, Washington Street and River Street at a combined tentative total of more than $12,000.
Other work includes 2nd Street and Glasgow.
Temp Staffer
The Council approved a temporary training and landscaping position that is targeted for Becky LaRoche, who retired earlier this year and has been training the new city clerk, Stephanie Thomann.
The position pays $27 an hour at a maximum of 10 hours per pay period, but some City Council members questioned paying that much for landscape work.
The Council approved the temporary position, through April 30, by a 4-1 vote.
After the position ends April 30, the city is considering creating two part-time positions: one to serve as an assistant clerk in the office and the other to work in landscaping.
Project Reduction
The Council approved a change order of $72,500 credit with Cornerstone Commercial Contractors as a reduction in planned work for a building on First Street that is a part of the city’s downtown revitalization and Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program.
Work being eliminated, according to a letter from building owner Jason Kentner, is masonry, and some door and window projects.
The reduction in work concerned several Council members. A scaled-down project will still result in more than $200,000 of improvements, City Administrator Cole Smith said.
The CDBG program, which is funded by the Iowa Economic Development & Finance Authority, will include more than $1 million in grants and shared investments by building owners.
Coming Up
The annual Easter Egg hunt is scheduled for 10 a.m. April 12 at Hall Park.
The city is planning for a spring clean-up day of May 24.
Council Action
The Council approved a pay request of $2,850 to WRH, Inc., for work completed on the UV disinfection system at the wastewater treatment plant.
The Council approved a number of generator repairs with Altorfer CAT, totaling about $25,000.
Next board meeting: The City Council’s next regularly scheduled meeting is at 6 p.m. April 7.
