Excerpt of City Administrator David Milliorn’s report to City Council - Street sweeping has increased in recent weeks due to drier weather and debris generated by brush stored in roadways in advance of Spring Brush Pickup by North Bend Sanitation. Brush pickup is expected to begin May 26 and continue for approximately two weeks; brush piles should be out before pickup begins. (North Bend Strategic Plan: Infrastructure Improvement).

Highway 101 at Newmark Storm System Repair

Also, part of City Administrator’s report - Pipe and manhole replacement was completed on May 21, with final backfill on May 22 and final paving on May 23. The project is complete, with a slight budget increase related to concrete slurry backfill to replace an existing concrete slab beneath the asphalt surfacing. (North Bend Strategic Plan: Financial Sustainability; Infrastructure Improvement)

Ko-Kwel Travel Center Coordination

And, part of City Administrator’s report - City staff are coordinating with Ko-Kwel resort staff on the new travel center project, including replacement of storm and sanitary sewer in Lewis Street and Lombard Street to support development. The City is also coordinating replacement of sewer segments within the development footprint that were originally installed in 1953 and were already scheduled for replacement within the next five years. Minor adjustments to Clark Street are also being coordinated to support safe traffic flow. Final plans are being issued, and the site has been cleared, including removal of the office structure. (North Bend Strategic Plan: Financial Sustainability; Infrastructure Improvement)