Council approves WWTP headworks engineers report to start design work
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The Cannon Falls City Council voted to approve the wastewater treatment plant headworks engineers report, directing planning and design work so a comprehensive project can proceed in 2027; staff said initial replacement plans expanded after finding more building needs.
The Cannon Falls City Council voted on Nov. 18 to approve the wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) headworks engineers report, moving the project into planning and design with the intent to bid for construction ahead of a larger 2027 project.
City staff described the headworks issues during the city business portion of the meeting. The report initially considered replacing a conveyor/grit-screen removal piece of equipment, but the engineering evaluation identified broader needs inside the headworks building. Staff said the council’s budget planning had set aside preliminary funds for piece-by-piece replacement, but the engineers recommended a comprehensive building-focused approach. The plan the council approved directs planning and design work that will allow the city to pursue a larger construction project in 2027 when additional resources are anticipated.
Councilmember Diane Johnson moved to approve the engineers report; Chad Johnson seconded. The chair called for the vote and the motion passed.
Why it matters: Approving design work will allow the city to prepare contract documents, align budget priorities and seek contractors for a renovation expected to address multiple interior systems at the headworks rather than a single-equipment fix.