Village approves 2026 road bid authorization for Prairie Avenue North options, Hillside cost‑share and Donald Drive alternate

Village engineering staff presented options for the 2026 road paving program and said the village has committed about $500,000 for the year’s work. The presentation identified roughly 1.5 miles of roads rated 3 or worse and 10–15 miles rated 4; the engineering recommendation prioritized Hillside Drive (cost‑share with the city), Donald Drive (residential, one of the worst rated) and sections of Prairie Avenue.

Presenter Greg explained Prairie Avenue North is a heavily traveled concrete truck route and offered two alternate specifications for bidding: full concrete replacement (estimated around $404,000–$461,000 depending on design assumptions) or a heavier asphalt section (roughly $300,000–$350,000). Trustees emphasized Hillside Drive should move forward because the city plans utility replacement that makes simultaneous pavement work efficient.

After discussion about budget trade‑offs and alternate bids, the board voted to authorize the village engineer to advertise bids for Prairie Avenue North with both the concrete and asphalt options, approve cost sharing for the village portion of Hillside Drive with the City of Waukesha, and include Donald Drive as an alternate bid in the package. The motion passed by voice vote.

What happens next: the engineer will prepare bid documents and alternates; bids will be opened according to the village procurement schedule and the board will decide which alternates to add depending on bid results and final costs.