Board approves $10,079.63 to finish 4th Street farmers market improvements; chair abstains on vote

The commission approved up to $10,079.63 to complete remaining work at the farmers market corridor and 4th Street under Resolution 2026-342. S2 said the Community Foundation would pay for gate materials; the commission accepted estimates for seal coating ($2,200), a railing ($2,583.63) and sidewalk repairs ($5,296). After clarifying the contractor responsibilities and a 63¢ rounding correction, the board approved the revised resolution; Chair (S6) announced he would abstain on this item due to a small company involvement.

Members discussed bollard visibility and the placement of protective railings to avoid pedestrian collisions; commissioners suggested reflective discs and debated whether to raise bollard heights. The board also revised wording to standardize a vendor name (change to "McCord's do it best") before final approval.

S2 summarized the estimates: "Those come to totality of $10,079.63." The motion to approve the revised package passed by voice vote with S6 abstaining.