Shawnee Municipal Authority approves sludge removal bid from Denali Water Solutions

The Shawnee City Council meeting on May 22, 2025, focused on key decisions regarding city operations, including the approval of a consent agenda and the awarding of a significant contract for water treatment services.

The meeting commenced with the council approving the consent agenda unanimously, with a vote of 5-0. This agenda typically includes routine items that require little discussion, allowing the council to streamline their proceedings.

A major topic of discussion was the bids for sludge removal at the city's water treatment plant. City staff presented three bids received for the project, recommending Denali Water Solutions LLC from Russellville, Arkansas, as the lowest bidder with a total bid price of $374,000. After a brief discussion, the council voted to approve the recommendation, again passing the motion unanimously with a 5-0 vote.

The meeting concluded with the Interim City Manager indicating there were no further items of new business to address. The decisions made during this meeting are expected to enhance the efficiency of the city's water treatment operations and maintain compliance with environmental standards.