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Council adopts 5‑year capital improvement plan prioritizing roads, utilities and equipment
Summary
The Blaine City Council approved a 2025–2029 CIP that proposes nearly $161 million in capital projects, with transportation and utility infrastructure representing the largest shares; council emphasized the need to prefund capital to reduce future debt service.
The Blaine City Council voted to adopt the 2025–2029 Capital Improvement Program and authorized purchases and projects for 2025.
Finance Director Jason Zimmerman told council the five‑year CIP totals just under $161 million, with transportation projects (~$70 million) and utility infrastructure (~$70 million) comprising the largest shares and capital equipment accounting for nearly $25 million. Notable 2025 items include more than $13 million in pavement management projects, work at water tower No. 2 to address coating failures, lift station repairs including a $1 million appropriation for lift station 16, and trail and parks investments such as playground replacements and site work at the Blaine Baseball Complex.
Zimmerman said the CIP is a planning document and not an authorization to expend funds beyond annual budget appropriations. Council members discussed balancing immediate needs with long-term debt and the intent to use available state aids and other funding sources where possible.
The motion to adopt the CIP passed on roll call (Fleming Aye; Larson Aye; Miss Solia No; Newland Yes; Robertson No; Mayor Sanders Aye). Council members noted they will continue to scrutinize project lists and consider prioritization and alternative funding to limit property tax impacts.
