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River Heights council approves $25,700 purchase order for 100 water meters
Summary
The River Heights City Council approved a purchase order for $25,700 to buy 100 water meters and electronic readers, citing budgeted funds and a multi-year replacement plan for aging meters.
The River Heights City Council approved a $25,700 purchase order to buy 100 water meters and associated electronic readers, the council agreed Thursday. The item was listed in the meeting packet and staff confirmed $35,000 is budgeted for meters.
Council member (Speaker 5) told the council the order covers a mix of meter sizes—about 65 smaller meters and 41 larger meters—and the accompanying electronic readers that connect to each meter. Speaker 5 said many of the city’s meters were installed in 2009 and typically have a roughly 10‑year service life; the purchase is part of a multi-year program to replace aging equipment and restore meter accuracy.
Presiding officer (Speaker 1) asked whether the $35,000 budget line would be sufficient; Speaker 5 said the city will likely place additional orders later in the fiscal year as part of a rotating replacement schedule. Speaker 6 moved to approve the purchase order for $25,700; Speaker 3 seconded. The council approved the motion by voice vote.
The council did not record a roll-call tally in the meeting transcript. Staff noted meters ordered now may not arrive for several months and replacements will continue until the city’s meter stock is up to date.
