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Council approves 2025 full‑depth reclamation project and assessment roll 3‑2 after lengthy debate
Summary
After extended public testimony and technical debate over Paser ratings and subsurface defects, the Baxter City Council voted 3‑2 to accept bids, adopt the assessment roll and authorize associated contract/administration actions for the 2025 full‑depth reclamation (FDR) project (municipal project #4425). Opponents urged delay or a hybrid approach; engineers and staff said FDR is the most cost‑effective long‑term repair.
After more than an hour of technical explanation, resident testimony and council deliberation, the Baxter City Council approved three actions tied to the 2025 full‑depth reclamation (FDR) project: acceptance of bids, adoption of the assessment roll, and approval of associated administration/engineering actions.
Staff warned the council that fragmenting the project or rejecting the bids could affect bonding and the willingness of the apparent low bidder to honor prices for the remainder of the work. Public…
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