City to pilot liquid‑asphalt surface treatment on two streets; Wilson Street patch delayed; "Safe Streets for All" letters of intent closed

City staff reported the Public Works department will pilot a liquid‑asphalt preservation treatment on two short sections of Washington Street and North Street as a test to extend pavement life. The pilot covers one two‑block section of Washington (Green Street west) and one two‑block section of North (Maine east). The city described the streets’ PASER ratings as between 5 and 7.

A board member explained the liquid product is intended to “rehydrate the asphalt” and help bind the road surface to extend life “ideally, another 5 to 10 years.” Staff said the pilot will provide an AB test because the treated sections are adjacent to recently paved streets.

Separately, staff said a small repair on Wilson Street near HP Alloys — a patch roughly 15–20 feet wide by about 40 feet long where the road surface appears to be giving way — had been marked and will likely be completed after the preservation pilot work; full street closure is not expected.

Staff also reported the submission window for the Safe Streets for All letters of intent has closed and that six respondents expressed interest in continuing to a formal submission. No decisions or awards were made at the meeting; the report was informational and set expectations for upcoming work scheduling.