This was our third public session and the most technical: utilities, roads, and how near-term fixes connect to long-term growth. We’ll use your feedback to shape draft plan updates this fall, then move to Planning Commission and City Council in early 2026.

What we presented (highlights)

• Utilities, mapped at last. We combined AI-derived utility data with on-the-ground verification to create a working map of water, sewer, storm, power, gas, and fiber. This becomes the city’s maintainable base map.
• Water Master Plan underway. Goal: looped system for better pressure, fire flows, and redundancy; upgrades to treatment, pumps, storage as needed.
• Stormwater rehab. Many pipes are at end-of-life; trenchless lining can fix problem segments quickly with minimal surface disruption.
• Roads & safety. Street types for consistency; modern roundabouts for safer, slower entries; a mountable mini-roundabout near Town Hall; a west-side bypass and Barrett Road improvements to provide alternate routes and emergency egress.
• Downtown experience. A concept for a pedestrian-first Main Street, a ceremonial welcome plaza, and tools to study development at the right scale and form (no buildings promised—just the maximum envelopes for testing).

What we heard

• “How do we pay for this?” The planning work is largely grant-funded; construction happens in phases through the city’s capital program, with new development expected to contribute when it drives demand.
• “Fix what we have.” We heard the concern. Priorities will include safety, winter performance, and critical maintenance on steep segments—alongside targeted new links that reduce cut-through and improve emergency access.
• “Development must meet city standards.” Agreed. Updating code and design guidelines is part of the next phase so projects pay their way and deliver compliant streets/sidewalks.

What happens next

• Publish maintenance priorities and explain how roundabouts/bypass improve safety and access.
• Water Master Plan checkpoints (pressure, fire flow, looping) posted as we complete them.
• Draft code and design updates to lock in “development pays” and protect historic character & view-sheds.
• Parking & Access dashboard: current supply, peak constraints, and how future projects contribute.