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Council outlines next steps for water/sewer master planning and seeks grant funding
Summary
Council and staff discussed plans to commission a water master plan, protect water rights and pursue grants; staff noted a $250,000 grant opportunity for small-city water studies and that a consultant will be engaged for a broader master plan.
Councilors discussed long‑term water solutions, water rights and a forthcoming water master plan and asked staff about grant funding options to support studies and capital planning.
Staff reported the city has procured engineering support for water and sewer work and that the city is pursuing grants; the council was told a $250,000 grant (for small cities' water study) is available and city staff are participating in the Request for Proposals process with the grant administrator. Staff said water‑rights work is underway and that the consultant has collected documents and expects to deliver findings in July or August.
Councilors discussed scheduling a water task‑force meeting this summer once staff compiles prior water studies and intertie documentation. Staff emphasized the need to pursue grants for master planning and capital work and said engineers selected for on‑call services could assist with grant applications and the master plan scope.
No formal vote was recorded on project authorization; staff were directed to convene the water working group, circulate prior studies, and pursue grant opportunities to fund a comprehensive master plan and near‑term capital projects.
