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Council approves Stonegate drainage channel restoration and $50,000 transfer from stormwater fund
Summary
The council awarded the Stonegate drainage channel improvements to the lowest responsive bidder and approved transferring $50,000 from the stormwater utility fund to cover the estimated $106,400 project, citing DNR permitting and restricted access as reasons bids exceeded the original estimate.
City engineering staff described a multi‑year problem with a concrete‑lined drainage channel in the Stonegate neighborhood that is undermining and becoming unsafe. The recommended approach—consistent with DNR permitting—removes the concrete weir and restores a natural channel bottom with grading and stone to improve environmental and habitat conditions.
Staff said the project was bid and received a wider‑than‑expected range of proposals. The lowest responsive, responsible bidder was CW Proparo (transcript spelling varies), with an estimated cost of $106,400. Staff recommended awarding the contract and transferring $50,000 from the stormwater utility fund to cover the gap between the bid and the original estimate. Councilors discussed access constraints (20‑foot access easement and restricted equipment) and noted the affected work area lies between two private homes; staff said residents had been contacted and will be required to restore access areas.
A motion to award the contract to the lowest responsive bidder and to transfer $50,000 from the stormwater utility fund carried by roll call.
Why it matters: The project addresses failing channel infrastructure that could pose long‑term erosion and safety issues; restoration to a natural channel is the DNR‑preferred solution.
Next steps: Staff will coordinate resident notifications, confirm DNR permit conditions, schedule construction (likely in roughly one month), and manage post‑construction restoration obligations.
