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Council OKs $139,350 contract to finish public safety MILO training space; grant funds to cover most of cost
Summary
Council directed staff to enter into a $139,350 agreement with DDK Construction to finish the MILO public safety training area, to be funded primarily from the city’s remaining public safety grant ($116,000) with the remainder to be covered by an equipment certificate; the Milo system hardware is estimated at about $100,000.
The Minnetrista City Council on June 2 authorized staff to enter into a $139,350 contract with DDK Construction to complete construction work to convert a former gun range into a public safety training area for the police department’s MILO advanced training system.
Staff presented two quotes: DDK Construction at $139,350 and Villimill Construction at roughly $179,000, and recommended the lower bid. The staff recommendation relies on using remaining public safety grant funds (the packet shows a $116,000 balance from a 2023 public safety grant) and carrying the roughly $23,000 shortfall forward into an equipment certificate tied to the MILO hardware purchase.
According to staff, the MILO training system hardware itself is estimated at about $100,000; when combined with construction and storage shelving the total estimated project cost was discussed at about $250,000 and staff said the city will consider equipment certificate options during budget and bond discussions.
Chief of Police Craig Squires told the council the department also requested a rifle‑rated ballistic shield (about $8,500), and said the crime fund has agreed to pay for that shield; he added the department is awaiting word on a potential federal grant that could shift funding choices and allow crime‑fund dollars to be reallocated to other equipment such as drones.
Peter Vicky moved and Brian Govern seconded the motion to direct staff to enter into an agreement with DDK Construction for $139,350; the motion passed 5‑0.
Staff said the construction work would likely be completed this summer, and the equipment purchase timing (and any associated equipment certificate) will be brought to council for separate approval when ready.
