Engineer update: Spicer reports water-plan revisions, TMF curb-stop work and timetable for bids

Spicer engineer Mark Nordman updated the Village of Saint Charles council on multiple public‑works items, including curb-stop location work tied to a TMF grant, final revisions to a 2025 water‑system improvement plan, and permit timing for upcoming bids.

Nordman said that locating about half of the remaining curb stops for the TMF grant has been completed and crews will attempt to finish the rest in the coming days; once that work is done, Spicer expects to finalize plan sets and have documents available to council at the next meeting. He described a likely bidding schedule in February with potential council approvals in March or April (year not specified in the meeting record).

Other items discussed: Safe Routes to School paperwork (including SHPO review) and the MDOT quarterly report were submitted; the Ithaca Road water main extension’s preliminary cost estimate will be revisited because earlier estimates were based on phase‑1 pricing and may change. Staff and Spicer discussed the possibility of cutting back the scope to reduce linear feet of pipe or seeking additional residents’ interest in being connected before finalizing cost shares. Nordman said the township indicated it would not impede progress and could provide a supporting letter.

Staff noted the village must consider options for cost sharing — including potential special assessment districts or township involvement — if per‑household costs exceed the village’s comfort level. No formal council action was taken on these design items at the meeting; Spicer’s timeline was informational and staff said they will return with final plans and a bidding timeline for council consideration.