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Granite Falls council reviews Capital Facilities Plan, flags utility and parks needs through 2031
Summary
At a Sept. 20 retreat, City Manager Jeff Balentine led the Granite Falls City Council through the Capital Facilities Plan 2026–2031, spotlighting water, sewer, stormwater, and parks projects and infrastructure needs following a working tour of the new wastewater treatment plant.
City Manager Jeff Balentine led the Granite Falls City Council in a retreat session on Sept. 20, 2025, focusing on the Capital Facilities Plan for 2026–2031 and related utility needs.
Why it matters: Council members and staff said the plan will guide investments in water, sewer, stormwater and general facilities to keep pace with local growth and preserve public services. A working lunch included a tour of the new wastewater treatment plant to assess condition and upgrade needs that will influence budgeting and project phasing.
Balentine presented the plan’s major program areas — general facilities, water system, sewer system and stormwater system — and emphasized aligning capital projects with projected growth and transportation mitigation. Staff noted the Wastewater Treatment Plant (500 W. Wallace St.) and a potential upgrade parcel (408 Prospect) as near-term priorities for planning and funding.
Council and staff discussed transportation impacts and the city’s current mitigation plan as part of long-term infrastructure goals. Public Works Director Charles White participated in the facilities inventory and the WWTP tour, highlighting facility condition as a factor in scheduling capital improvements.
No formal motions or votes were recorded in the retreat transcript. The council’s review is advisory and intended to help refine project schedules and budget requests during upcoming budget cycles. Council members plan to use the retreat findings to inform 2026 capital budgeting and longer-range planning through 2031.
The retreat adjourned at 2:30 p.m.
