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Council reviews proposed water‑plant consulting contract and engineering work for East State Street turn lane
Summary
During the work session council discussed contracting with a professional services firm (transcript: 'Eiffel') for EPA compliance and potential plant expansion, and retaining Kleiners Engineering to design an East State Street turn lane with a five‑foot bike path; staff said engineering fees are budgeted but full construction costs are not yet set.
Council member Mr. Baker introduced two infrastructure items: a proposed professional‑services contract to support the water‑treatment plant and a separate contract with Kleiners Engineering for design of an East State Street turn lane.
On the water plant, Mr. Baker said the consultant would help the city comply with EPA‑mandated requirements and assist with planning for potential future expansion. He said portions of the engagement would include development of standard operating procedures and contingency planning and that the consultant would not be engaged in the actual water‑production tasks. Mr. Baker added that softening the plant's water more than current levels would likely require a new system, and that the consultant engagement would help assess options.
On the East State Street work, Mr. Baker asked the city manager to enter a contract with Kleiners Engineering to finish design for a turn lane entering town from the east, adding a five‑foot bike path and additional sidewalks. He said draft design deliverables are due April 28 and final documentation is targeted in 2028; initial engineering fees appear budgeted, but the construction costs themselves are not yet budgeted and will require additional funding decisions (TIF/street improvement funds discussed as potential sources).
Council members asked whether staff training would be included in the water‑plant contract; Mr. Baker said the scope includes training staff on SOPs and contingency plans. No final votes on either contract were recorded during the work session.
