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Gardner council discusses $500,000 state grant and possible land sale to fund lake spillway repairs

Gardner City Council · September 16, 2024
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Council members said the State Conservation Commission offered $500,000 toward a roughly $750,000 Gardner Lake spillway reconstruction; staff proposed selling a 1.2‑acre city parcel at the lake to cover the city's share of about $125,000 and noted the county would need to finalize its portion.

Council members discussed next steps for repairs at Gardner Lake after staff reported an outside inspection and subsequent state review. City staff said an independent inspection from a local group was submitted and that the city’s required inspection (performed by Olsen) rated the dam differently, prompting follow-up reviews.

City staff told the council the State Conservation Commission had offered a $500,000 grant to help…

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