Council approves preliminary acceptance for Venato Crossing units and debates final acceptance process for Steel Creek

City engineering staff presented infrastructure acceptance items for several subdivisions. For Steel Creek Unit 3B (developer Continental Homes), staff reported completion of waterline, sewer, drainage and street work with a total valuation of public infrastructure of $1,818,081 and recommended final acceptance; a motion to table for additional council inspection was proposed by members who said late evening documentation arrived, but the meeting record shows mixed votes and council ultimately moved on with further discussion pending.

For Venato Crossing, staff recommended preliminary acceptance of Unit 5 (valuation $1,601,389) and Unit 4 (valuation $2,066,576) after punch‑walk verifications were completed on Nov. 17. Council discussed mud and temporary construction effects; a motion was made and seconded to approve preliminary acceptance of both units.

Next steps: Staff will process the final paperwork and track any remaining punch‑list items; council members who requested additional on‑site review will follow up before final acceptance decisions.