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St. James council approves purchase of replacement salt storage building
Summary
The St. James City Council approved using allocated ARPA and leftover paving funds to buy a new salt storage building after members described the current structure as deteriorating; estimated costs depend on soil borings and were presented as roughly $94,000–$118,000.
The St. James City Council voted unanimously Sept. 3 to approve a purchase request for a new salt storage building to replace an aging structure that council members said is deteriorating.
The Chair said the existing facility lacks a cement base and is “falling apart,” and that the proposed replacement would use a concrete foundation with a protective fabric so road salt will not corrode the structure. The Chair told the council the project would be paid from previously budgeted ARPA funds together with excess money set aside for paving work.
Cost estimates presented to the council varied with soil-bearing results; the Chair said borings will determine foundation needs and that the overall cost could range from about $94,000 to $118,000, with a near‑term estimate cited around $110,000. The Chair also said the city has sufficient budgeted funds to cover the work.
A motion to approve the purchase request was made and seconded; the council voted unanimously to carry the motion. The transcript does not identify the mover and seconder by name.
The council did not discuss a construction timeline at the meeting; staff follow-up on foundation borings and a final cost will determine next steps.
