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City administrator: sewer work, Eagle Prairie subdivision timeline and grant-funded comprehensive plan; EDC keeps broad budget line
Summary
City staff reported sewer contract details, a December target for acceptance of Eagle Prairie infrastructure, and a grant‑funded comprehensive plan with public workshops; the EDC approved keeping FY26‑27 funds as a single 'citywide project costs' line item and set the next quarterly meeting for Aug. 11, 2026.
City Administrator Lawrence Katroni updated the Bruce Valleti Economic Development Corporation on May 19 with timeline details for sewer work, the Eagle Prairie subdivision and the city's grant‑funded comprehensive plan.
On sewer work Lawrence said contractors will mobilize and staff are preparing change orders; he emphasized the city does not yet own sewer mains installed by the contractor and that the city must verify manholes and other infrastructure before paving. He warned against paving prematurely if utilities still require excavation.
Lawrence outlined Eagle Prairie’s schedule: rough grading began late March; sewer installs began April 4 and are expected to finish by mid‑June; water main installation follows; storm work is anticipated by September; road preparation is targeted around Halloween; and a city acceptance walk and formal acceptance of infrastructure are projected for December. He said Taber Engineering is preparing a change order to adjust substantial‑completion dates and staff will confirm timing for the wastewater treatment plant.
On the comprehensive plan, Lawrence said the city received grant funding and hired Public Management to perform field inventory, build maps and create a community profile. He said the plan will cover population projections, housing, land use, transportation, water and wastewater systems, hazard mitigation, and include town halls, surveys and public workshops. The consultant team will return periodic recommendations; Lawrence and the board stressed strong community engagement during the roughly 18‑month process.
Treasurer Dale reported the EDC bank balance at the end of April was $83,498. Board members estimated ongoing monthly receipts at about $5,000 and noted $3,500 had been obligated for promotional materials. During budget discussion the board chose to keep the FY26‑27 EDC budget as one broad line item titled "citywide project costs" (approximately $89,224 per staff remarks) so the EDC can flexibly support projects; members agreed to revisit line items if recurring costs (for example internet maintenance or monuments) are identified during formal budget workshops.
The board voted by voice to approve the February 17, 2026 minutes, to leave the FY26‑27 budget as a single line item, and to set the next quarterly meeting for August 11, 2026 at 6 p.m. No opposition was recorded on those voice votes.
Lawrence and board members said they will coordinate closely with city council on budget workshops and with developers and property owners on infrastructure coordination for subdivisions and site redevelopment.
