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Wyoming accepts MDH drinking water protection grant to bolster site security
Summary
The council accepted a Minnesota Department of Health drinking water protection grant (Resolution 260334) for an award amount spoken on record as '$6,570' and '78' with a matching local contribution bringing project funds to 'just a little over 13,000'; proposed uses include fencing, cameras and key-card access at water installations.
The Wyoming City Council voted to accept a Minnesota Department of Health drinking water protection grant intended to bolster security at the city's water installations.
Public works staff member Mr. Reeves told the council the city submitted a competitive grant and the award amount read on the record was stated as "$6,570" followed in the next segment by "78"; staff said the grant would require a match and that total project funds would be "just a little over 13,000." Potential uses described included fencing, security cameras and key-card access for staff and vendors. Reeves said staff will shape specific improvements based on the final amount awarded.
Member Anstad moved to accept Resolution 260334 and Member Luger seconded. Roll-call votes were recorded as affirmative and the resolution passed.
Why it matters: The grant would provide targeted funding to protect drinking-water infrastructure — wells and towers — and requires local matching funds from the water fund improvements account, according to staff. Specific project scope will depend on final award and staff recommendations.
Next steps: If accepted, staff will define the scope of security improvements that fit the awarded amount and the required match and will return to the council with implementation details.
