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Tower council accepts Valint bid for ranch hangar, appoints members to joint airport zoning board
Summary
The council voted unanimously to accept Valint Construction's low bid of $1,230,658 for an unheated ranch hangar and authorized a resolution appointing John Burgess and Roy Peterson to a new Joint Airport Zoning Board. Councilors discussed grant coverage for potential change orders.
The City of Tower council voted May 11 to accept Valint Construction’s low bid of $1,230,658 to build an unheated, non‑insulated ranch hangar with electrical work, following a recommendation from SEH consultant Sarah Mattes, who said project bids ranged from $1.23 million to $1.655 million while SEH’s internal estimate had been $928,705. Councilor Norby moved to accept Valint’s bid; Councilor VanDeVoort seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
Mattes told the council the SEH estimate was lower than the bids received and recommended proceeding with the low bidder. Councilors asked whether change orders and ongoing expenses might be covered by grant funding; staff responded that items explicitly included in a grant application would be eligible for reimbursement but cautioned about potential uncovered costs. Councilor Anderson expressed concern about future additional expenses and noted a potential obligation to repay design costs if the city chose not to move forward.
In related airport business the council authorized a resolution appointing John Burgess and Roy Peterson as members of the newly created Tower‑Breitung Joint Airport Zoning Board, noting Greenwood Township and Breitung Township had signaled support for joining the board. Acting Mayor Joe Morin seconded the appointment motion and the resolution carried unanimously.
What happens next: The council accepted the bid and authorized proceeding; staff will manage contract paperwork and follow grant procedures where applicable.
