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Council authorizes bids for park irrigation and well work to support park improvements
Summary
Council approved sending two park irrigation projects (installation and well supply) to public bid to pursue 2024 park-improvement items this year; staff said wells reduce strain on municipal water but noted the well work is near the public-bid threshold.
Staff presented items L and M—two park irrigation projects pulled from the 2024 Park Improvements package for construction this year. Project L covers pipe and irrigation installation in defined park areas; Project M covers wells to supply irrigation water. Staff said wells were selected to reduce use of treated municipal water and to align with conservation goals; the DNR favors wells for irrigation where appropriate.
Council asked about cost differences, maintenance implications and bid strategy. Speaker 15 (design professional) said the well work sits near the $175,000 threshold for formal public bidding and the city planned targeted public notices to reach qualified contractors. Speakers discussed whether Stevens Park irrigation is premature without finalized amenity dimensions; staff clarified the bid would cover a smaller footprint (gardens and photo-op areas) rather than the entire park.
Council authorized going to bid for L and M (irrigation and well work) and asked staff to seek competitive quotes and include alternatives to allow apples-to-apples price comparison.
What’s next: Staff will advertise the projects, solicit competitive public bids from a targeted vendor list and return with bid results and a recommendation for contract awards.
