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Council authorizes preliminary engineering for sewer extension and approves water‑trails bid package
Summary
Council authorized preliminary engineering to extend sewer toward the DDL property and approved putting the Gooden/river water‑trail project out to bid; staff said developer trunk credits and participation will be negotiated later.
The council authorized city staff to proceed with preliminary engineering for a sewer trunk extension north from an existing sewer terminus toward the DDL property (a planned development parcel) and approved advancing the water‑trails project to bid.
Sewer extension: staff presented two alignment options to reach the DDL property and said a refined cost estimate will result from preliminary engineering. The project as presented would extend the trunk line to the southern edge of the DDL parcel; staff noted that developers typically extend the line farther into new property and receive trunk‑fee credits for that work. Staff estimated a budgetary cost range of roughly $1.0–1.5 million for the preliminary extension to the parcel's southern boundary and suggested winter construction might be advantageous where wetland crossings are involved. Council authorized the engineering proposal for preliminary design; staff said developer financial participation or trunk fee credits will be negotiated if and when the DDL application advances.
Water trails: staff and MSA consultants presented the canoe/kayak launch project designed to reach high‑water levels with ADA‑compliant steps and retaining walls; a shelter and other elements are included as alternates. The engineer's estimate and grant package were discussed: the project relies on federal and state grants, with the packet noting $850,000 in federal funding and additional DNR and National Park Service funds. The council voted to put the water‑trails project out for bid and to treat some landscape and furniture items as alternates to preserve flexibility; the vote was unanimous.
Both items included follow‑up requirements: the sewer project will return to council with a preferred alignment and refined cost estimate after preliminary engineering; the water‑trails bid will proceed with alternates for tree planting and shelter so the city can manage grant allocations and matching funds.
Next steps: staff will proceed with preliminary sewer engineering and return with a recommended alignment and cost breakdown; water‑trails project will go to bid per council authorization and staff will manage grants and alternates during procurement.
