Council extends emergency authorization while water system VFD is synced to SCADA

Jun 17, 2026

Acting public works director reported a variable frequency drive (VFD) was online but not yet integrated with SCADA; council unanimously approved continuing emergency action while the contractor completes SCADA hookup, estimated 1–2 days.

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Acting Public Works Director Eric Anholmer updated the council on emergency repairs to Well 3 and the VFD system that supports city water production, saying the VFD is online but not yet synchronized to the city's SCADA control system and therefore needs continued manual monitoring.

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