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Council advances water‑system work and pedestrian‑safety project; $125,000 for lead‑line replacements announced
Summary
City Engineer Tim Hruska told the council Spring Grove received $125,000 to replace five suspected lead service lines and that the new outfall line must be in service by July 1, 2028; the council also learned a $48,600 RRFB pedestrian‑crossing grant was awarded.
City Engineer Tim Hruska updated the Spring Grove City Council on March 17 about several public‑works items the city is advancing.
Hruska reported the city has received $125,000 intended to replace five water service lines believed to contain lead. He said the council approved Resolution 26‑23 (Resolution of Application) to support the lead‑service work. "$125,000 has been received to replace 5 lines believed to have lead pipes," Hruska said.
On wastewater infrastructure, Hruska said the new outfall line needs to be completed and in service by July 1, 2028. To meet chlorine‑residual compliance, the plan calls for additional cascades along the outfall to reduce chlorine; if residuals remain too high, the city may install an additional treatment system. The council approved an engineering agreement to begin design and construction work on the outfall and to stage the work to control costs.
Hruska also told the council that a $48,600 Minnesota Local Road Improvement grant was awarded to install a Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) crossing to improve pedestrian safety; he noted WHKS will bill engineering costs for that project separately.
