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Hanska council authorizes inspection of main well after failure; approves picnic-shelter permit and claims
Summary
Following a failure of the main municipal well, Hanska's council authorized a camera inspection estimated at $8,000—$10,000 to determine whether the well can be sleeved or must be replaced. The council also approved a building permit for a picnic shelter and approved city claims that included a resident's $800 invoice.
HANSKA, Minn. — The Hanska City Council on Aug. 12 authorized the city's public works staff to camera the main municipal well after the well failed last week and the city switched to the backup well.
Matt Cole of engineering firm Bolton & Menk told the council the main well's condition suggests it will need either sleeving or replacement. Public Works employee Travis Tauer reported that Searles Well quoted roughly $8,000 to $10,000 to camera the well and determine whether an 8-inch sleeve could be installed; if sleeving is not feasible, Cole said a new well could be drilled on EDA land and a raw-water line could be installed by directional boring. The council gave Tauer the go-ahead to proceed with the camera inspection; no final decision on sleeving versus drilling was made at the meeting.
During public comment, resident Ron Frederickson said he had paid Meidl Concrete $800 to replace sidewalk and curb in front of his home and had submitted an invoice to the city for reimbursement; he was told the invoice was on the claims list. The council subsequently approved city claims during its consent actions.
Council members also approved a building permit for Steve Olson to construct a picnic shelter on West Fourth Street after a motion by Council member Kjelshus, seconded by Larson.
Library director Angela Pick reported the Friends of the Library donated $4,000 toward a new furnace and presented three quotes for heating and air; the council asked for additional information before awarding any contract. Fire department and public works updates were given, including a report that the fire department had purchased air packs and planned to install gutters at the fire station.
The council approved routine minutes and claims and then adjourned the meeting at 7:17 p.m.
