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City manager reports project updates: railroad grant pivot, sewer main, bridge culvert estimate
Summary
City manager updated council on multiple infrastructure projects: pivoted railroad grant application to a $3.5 million design/environment study, a 30 Second Street sewer main extension set to start, and a damaged culvert on Seventh estimated at ~$33,000 to replace.
City management briefed the council on several infrastructure items and project timelines during the February 3 meeting.
City manager reported that the city revised its approach to a planned railroad project after cost justification and federal funding reductions; rather than applying for full design and construction in one request, staff applied for about $3.5 million to cover design and environmental review now and to seek construction funding in a subsequent cycle. The change was made after estimates of the full project cost were near $17–21 million and national funding availability was reduced.
The 30 Second Street sewer main extension has been staked and contractors have until March 6 to complete the work, staff said. Separately, the water treatment plant roof project reached final walkthrough status and was reported complete after one change order for rusted roof bracing added between $5,000 and $6,000.
Council member Derek (identified in discussion as raising a concern earlier) flagged a roadway dip near the Seventh Street bridge by Wakefield. City staff said that a prior estimate to replace culverts and fix the depression was about $75,000 but Public Works staff reported they could complete the work for roughly $33,000; staff said they are assessing funding options and interim measures to reduce the bump for drivers.
Staff also reported progress on a mechanic shop roof and an upcoming meeting on the DAM (dam) project with a conservation division director. No formal council action was taken on these project updates during the open meeting portion; several items will appear again in future agendas and executive session updates.
