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Fergus Falls outlines busy 2026 construction slate after engineering outsourcing saves roughly $440,000
Summary
City Administrator Andrew said outsourcing the engineering department produced roughly $440,000 in annual savings and detailed multiple planned 2026 capital projects — roundabouts, bridge replacement, street reconstructions and utility upgrades — that will drive a heavy construction season. Council discussion focused on office space and public‑safety readiness; no action taken.
Fergus Falls City officials told council members their 2026 calendar will be heavy with public‑works projects after the city restructured its engineering function and advanced capital planning.
City Administrator Andrew said the 2025 move to outsource engineering to More Engineering (led by Kyle Meyer) "saved the city just about $440,000 on an annual basis" and allowed staff to accelerate updates to the capital improvement plan. Andrew listed major 2026 projects including three interstate‑area roundabouts tied to a 210 bridge replacement, a final asphalt lift on Junius Avenue, Scenic Drive and Shore View Drive reconstructions, Lincoln Avenue alleyway and parking improvements, a new trail on the dairy property,…
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