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Hibbing advances Mindview water and sewer design to bid, with DNR and funding contingencies
Summary
Council approved advancing design and advertising bids for the Mindview water and sewer project, with staff saying award will wait until land rights, DNR approvals and funding sources are confirmed. The meeting also cleared funding for manhole rehab and a storm‑model update tied to recent 41st Street flooding.
The Hibbing City Council voted Aug. 21 to advance the Mindview water and sewer design to the advertising stage so the city can solicit bids, but staff emphasized the work remains contingent on securing land rights, Minnesota DNR approval and confirmed funding sources.
City Service Director Mr. Arola, with Bolton & Menk on hand to answer questions, told the council that if the city approves moving forward it would start advertising the plans the following day and anticipated awarding the contract around the Sept. 18 council meeting. He said award would not occur until land rights and DNR concurrence are in place and funding sources and uses are finalized. "If we get your approval here tonight, we would start advertising tomorrow and then our 21 day notice or, excuse me, posting for that," Arola said.
Separately, City Engineer Mr. Storey asked council approval for HydroKleen to rehabilitate four manholes on 23rd Street at a cost of $11,960, saying funds were available in an under‑budget lining project; council approved the work. Storey also presented a Barr Engineering proposal for $34,800 to update storm modeling and reassess a 2012 preliminary plan for the 41st Street area that flooded during a recent rain event. The Barr scope includes analyzing several storm event sizes and updating cost estimates; council approved that contract portion and to fund it from the engineering professional services budget.
Councilors approved each request by voice vote. Project milestones for Mindview are now: advertise plans, receive bids, verify land rights and DNR approval, then return to council for award consideration around Sept. 18.
Next procedural steps listed by staff include confirming land easements, waiting for DNR feedback and finalizing the sources/uses schedule before any contract awards.
