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Moose Lake council advances street, sewer and facilities work, approves equipment and contract items
Summary
Council reviewed Small Cities Assistance Program funding, considered mill-and-overlay and roller purchase options, approved a $2,950 HVAC controller, authorized a supplemental sewer-lining agreement and accepted a hay-harvest bid; staff also discussed trail easements and brush pile staffing changes.
At its July 10 meeting the Moose Lake City Council addressed multiple infrastructure and facilities items, including street maintenance options, engineering agreements, equipment quotes and operational changes.
Staff reported the city received $37,661 from the Transportation Advancement Account through the Small Cities Assistance Program. Councilors discussed a mill-and-overlay estimate for 6,500 square feet at $4.50 per square foot (estimated cost $29,250) and reviewed quotes for a dual drum roller: a new Cat CB1.8 for $40,673, a Walker RD12 for $24,638, or a used Cat CB1.8 for $28,574. Discussion highlighted that owning a roller would allow Public Works greater flexibility than renting one that is currently available only on Fridays from Carlton County.
Council approved a $2,950 HVAC controller for the Municipal Liquor Store (Gartner Refrigeration Co. quote) on a motion by Councilor Kris Huso, seconded by Councilor Doug Juntunen (recorded vote Yes – Sarvela, Juntunen, Huso, Lower). Council also approved a supplemental letter agreement with Short Elliot Hendrickson, Inc., for the 2025 Sewer Lining Project on a motion by Councilor Juntunen, seconded by Councilor Lower (recorded vote Yes – Sarvela, Juntunen, Huso, Lower). Minutes record that the TH 73 Phase 2 trail route will require easements and that administration is working with state facilities and the city engineer to obtain them.
For land management, council approved a hay harvesting bid award to Phil Latteau for property acquired for residential development; the transcript lists the award but does not specify the bid amount. Council recognized Superintendent Phil Entner and the Public Works crew for their response to a June 19 weather event that prevented sewer backups. The brush pile was reported as staffed during recycling shed hours effective July 1, 2024, following DNR and county recommendations; residents may use the staffed brush pile at no charge during those hours and staff will collect data for potential expanded hours in 2025.
Several items require further administrative follow-up, including confirming easement acquisition steps for TH 73 Phase 2, finalizing equipment purchase decisions, and implementing the sewer-lining supplemental agreement.
