Lacey City Council Worksession 7-28-2026

The City of Lacey held a City Council Worksession on July 28, 2026, focusing primarily on infrastructure and community projects. Key procurement-related discussions included the 2026 sidewalk repair project in the Jubilee neighborhood, where staff presented the project scope involving removal of 185 trees, sidewalk and curb repairs, and installation of root barriers and new trees. The project received bids under $1.1 million, below the engineer's estimate, and staff planned to bring a contract award request to the August 3 council meeting. The council also discussed a sidewalk capital funding strategy to address sidewalk gaps by leveraging existing transportation benefit district projects and utility projects, proposing a dedicated fund of approximately $300,000 annually for sidewalk infill. This strategy included potential amendments to city design standards to allow for minimal sidewalk improvements in targeted areas, subject to planning commission review. Additionally, the council received an update on the stormwater strategic plan, including compliance with state permits, capital improvement projects, and a forthcoming rate analysis. No votes were taken during this session, but action items include the upcoming contract award for the sidewalk project and further planning commission review of sidewalk design standards and funding strategies.