Council awards Meadow Park South rink resurfacing contract to lowest bidder

The Stewartville City Council voted to award a contract to the low bidder to replace the asphalt surface at Meadow Park South Hockey Rink.

Council members reviewed two bids: Rochester (listed in the packet as "Rochester San[d] and Gravel") for $48,580 and Alcor Construction for $55,700. The public works director said the work would include mobilization, fine grading and placing asphalt at a 4-inch depth in two lifts; staff said the 4-inch figure was used as a worst-case estimate but that a 3-inch overlay might suffice if underlying pavement is shallower.

The debate centered on pavement depth and site logistics. Public works director Sean said, "I test drilled, and I felt... it feels like there's 4 inches of at least of asphalt. I'm basing that number as off the 4 inches of worst case scenario." He added boards are normally left in place over the summer because the rink is used for pickleball. Chair moved to award the contract to the lowest bidder; the mover was later identified as Josh, with Jeremiah seconding the motion. The motion carried on a voice vote.

Why it matters: the rink supports youth and adult recreation and also serves as a temporary pickleball surface during warmer months; choosing a lower-cost bidder while ensuring adequate pavement depth affects durability and future maintenance costs.

Council did not specify a construction schedule in the excerpt provided; staff are responsible for executing the contract and confirming final scope and timing.