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Hibbing staff outline $2.4M deferred‑maintenance plan for public works facility; council agrees to begin design
Summary
City staff presented a deferred‑maintenance package for the joint public works facility estimated at $2.4 million, with MnDOT's share about $880,000 and the city’s share roughly $1.52 million; council agreed to start design work so HVAC equipment can be ordered (lead time ~22 weeks).
City Administrator Ms. Przybinski told the council the city and MnDOT have identified roughly $2.4 million in prioritized deferred maintenance for the joint public works facility on June 17. "Overall, the number is 2.4 million," she said, and noted MnDOT’s portion would be about $880,000 with the city responsible for approximately $1.52 million of the total.
Staff described the most time-sensitive needs as the roofing system and HVAC; the HVAC equipment has an estimated lead time of about 22 weeks, which prompted staff to request council approval to begin design work immediately so equipment can be ordered. Finance Director Sheena (named in the transcript) agreed that proceeding while contractors are on site may be more efficient and recommended including later phases in the city’s capital improvement plan.
Councilors indicated support for starting design and phasing the remaining work into future capital planning. Staff said if requested external funding (I-35B) does not fully cover the city share, reserves or phased funding would be considered. Council did not record a roll-call and approvals were managed by consensus and voice vote.
Next steps: staff will begin design work and return with schedule, funding plan and budget details for council consideration.
