Summary
The gravel stretch of Sitka Street has deteriorated badly — deep potholes, washouts after every rain, and complaints it takes 10 minutes to drive a half mile. The city's 50/50 match program lets residents pay half the paving cost, spread over 10 years, while the city picks up the other half. The council unanimously approved moving forward.
At a glance
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Last discussed Sep 10, 2026.
Impact analysis
About $345,000 total, with residents paying roughly half — most lots around $8,800, or about $4,400 per property over 10 years at 2.5% interest.
The 37 property owners along Sitka Street and Eastgate, who get a paved road and no longer face washouts and axle-crushing potholes.
Residents like George Dugdale who own multiple vacant or buildable lots and face higher total assessments, and who feel past assessments arrived as surprises.
Mentions & discussions (3)
City Council - Sep 10, 2026
The city is paving Sitka Street with Zito Construction for about $360,000, and property owners in the special assessment district will get their say at a second public hearing Sept. 21. Residents in the district can comment on the work and how costs are assessed.
City Council - Jun 1, 2026
$42,500 in design engineering was approved to convert Sitka Street from gravel to asphalt under a special assessment district.
City Council Special Meeting - May 4, 2026
The gravel stretch of Sitka Street has deteriorated badly — deep potholes, washouts after every rain, and complaints it takes 10 minutes to drive a half mile. The city's 50/50 match program lets residents pay half the paving cost, spread over 10 years, while the city picks up the other half. The council unanimously approved moving forward.
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