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sidewalk replacement program

City effort to replace broken sidewalks in neighborhoods and near streets

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What to Watch
Whether Public Works spells out clear, resident-facing rules for when the city grinds down the raised edges versus replaces panels, and how billing and appeals will work.
Coming Up

Typically discussed at Public Works Committee. Check back when the next agenda is published.

The Story

Two big moves landed this spring: a $40,000 SafeStep pilot to grind down the raised edges on trip hazards, and a new rule letting the city fix sidewalks when owners don’t and send the bill to the owner. Next up, Public Works takes another look at the sidewalk replacement program on June 3—this is where the day-to-day details tend to get set.

Key Decisions
  1. passed 7-0 City Council · Apr 20, 2026

    26-070 Ordinance to Amend Chapter 4-1-4 of the City of Two Rivers Municipal Code Regulating the Construction and Repair of Sidewalks

    Motion to waive reading and adopt the ordinance based on the recommendation of the City Manager.

    Scott Stechmesser Yes
    Mark Bittner Yes
    Doug Brandt Yes
    Shannon Derby Yes
    Bill LeClair Yes
    Darla LeClair Yes
    Tim Petri Yes
  2. passed 9-0 City Council · Apr 6, 2026

    26-060 Professional Services Agreement with SafeStep LLC for Sidewalk Safety Services in the Amount Not-to-Exceed $40,000

    Motion to waive reading and adopt the SafeStep sidewalk agreement in the amount not-to-exceed $40,000 (26-060 Professional Services Agreement with SafeStep LLC for Sidewalk Safety Services)

    Mark Bittner Yes
    Adam Wachowski Yes
    Darla LeClair Yes
    Shannon Derby Yes
    Bill LeClair Yes
    Doug Brandt Yes
    Tim Petri Yes
    Bonnie Shimulunas Yes
    Scott Stechmesser Yes
  3. passed Public Works Committee · Apr 1, 2026

    Sidewalk Replacement Program

    Motion to enter into a professional services agreement with Safe Step LLC to expand the City’s sidewalk repair program as a pilot for 2026

  4. passed Public Works Committee · Feb 4, 2026

    Sidewalk Snow Clearing Invoice Consideration - 2203 12th Street

    Motion to do a one-time reduction of the cost of the sidewalk snow clearing invoice to $200.00 for 2203 12th Street

Record

  1. Engineering reported it could not reach the sidewalk vendor and said it would try to schedule an update for a March meeting.

    Public Works Committee

  2. Staff scheduled a March 18 follow-up meeting to discuss whether parts of the 2026 sidewalk program process could be outsourced.

    Public Works Committee

  3. A committee approved a 2026 pilot professional-services agreement with Safe Step LLC to inspect about 8.65 miles of sidewalks (starting in the northeast), maintain condition data, and do lower-cost fixes such as grinding/saw-cutting where feasible.

    Public Works Committee

  4. Staff indicated it would explore changing city code so the Department of Public Works could do sidewalk replacements in-house and then bill adjacent property owners.

    Public Works Committee

  5. City Council approved a not-to-exceed $40,000 contract with SafeStep LLC for a sidewalk safety pilot program using saw-cutting to reduce minor sidewalk trip hazards.

    City Council

  6. The council vote on the SafeStep contract was 9-0.

    City Council

  7. City Council adopted Ordinance 26-070 amending municipal code Chapter 4-1-4 to expand how the city can address sidewalk repair/replacement when a property owner does not complete the work, including assessing the cost back to the property owner under state law.

    City Council

  8. The adopted ordinance allows the city to complete sidewalk work either with city crews or through competitive bidding.

    City Council

  9. Council passed the ordinance unanimously, 7-0.

    City Council

  10. Public Works Committee scheduled a review of the sidewalk replacement program and could take action if needed.

    Public Works Committee
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