Hermantown council approves consent agenda, City Hall HVAC contract and geotechnical amendment

The Hermantown City Council approved routine budget and procurement items during the meeting after public comment concluded.

Consent agenda: The council approved continuation minutes from 03/16/2026 and accounts payable covering 03/16/2026–03/31/2026 totaling $925,530.76. The acting mayor moved approval; the motion passed with ayes recorded by councilors.

Resolution 2026‑39 (City Hall HVAC): The council considered and approved Resolution 2026‑39 to receive bids and award a contract to Gardner Refrigeration Company for Hermantown City Hall HVAC work in the amount of $305,331. Staff said the winning bid was lower than some other bids and recommended awarding the contract; one council member clarified the work is a repair rather than an upgrade. The roll call recorded affirmative votes.

Resolution 2026‑40 (geotechnical amendment, Street Improvement District 547): The council approved a resolution authorizing the mayor and city clerk to execute amendment No. 1 for geotechnical services not to exceed $29,894 for work related to Lightning Drive, Thunderchief Lane and other associated improvements. City Engineer David Bull explained the amendment covers 20 additional soil borings to better define rock conditions and improve bid accuracy; staff said the additional borings could reduce bidder uncertainty and save money in the construction phase.

Procedural note: All three measures passed in the meeting record; no recorded dissenting votes were shown in the transcript. The council recessed at the end of the evening.