Council approves WRF pay request ($2.635M) and several airport payments; wastewater project ~38% complete

The council approved multiple infrastructure payments and heard project updates. Amanda, the project lead on the wastewater treatment facility (WRF) improvement project, reported the work is approximately 38% complete and includes demolition, pre‑treatment bypass pumping, construction of new pre‑treatment channels and UV disinfection work; contractors have poured final slabs and are nearing the final clarifier pours. Staff recommended approval of a $2.635 million pay request to PKG Contracting; the council approved the payment after a roll call, with an abstention noted by one member on specific vendors.

Transportation Director Rich reviewed three airport invoices related to the terminal expansion: two Helms invoices ($8,119.35 and $7,073.24) for resident engineering and construction administration, and Quest Construction pay estimate #4 for $92,727.08. He summarized project funding from Senate Bill 144 ($1.2 million), federal AIP/IIJA grants (roughly $864,600 total cited) and a projected local share of about $60,000. Rich said concrete floors were poured and the new baggage make‑up room framing was erected, signaling steady progress.

Rich also described invoice #6 for design and administration of the snow removal equipment (SRE) building expansion ($11,200.43), a project that is roughly 15% complete and funded by a mix of federal (95%), city (2.5%) and state (2.5%) dollars; council approved that payment as well.

Council thanked staff for project oversight and noted ongoing monitoring of construction schedules and weather impacts to the WRF site.