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Milroy flags $120,000 water‑tower pipe replacement and begins wellhead and lead/copper work
Summary
Public Works Director told the council the water tower fill pipe is corroded and may require replacement within five years at an estimated $120,000; the city is discussing multi‑year financing and possible grant funding while also coordinating a wellhead protection plan and lead/copper sampling with state agencies.
Milroy’s public works needs surfaced repeatedly in 2023. Public Works Director Dean Duscher informed the council that the water tower fill pipe is corroded and likely will need replacement within five years at an estimated cost of $120,000. Duscher told council the cost could be added to the city’s existing water tower contract and spread over a period of years, and the council asked staff to explore grant funding and other financing options.
Related public‑health and compliance activities were recorded in council minutes: the Minnesota Department of Health conducted a lead line survey and the city completed lead/copper sampling; the clerk and director reported working with MDH on a wellhead protection plan for the city and noted MDH staff would guide the city at no cost because Milroy is a small community.
Why it matters: Water‑system capital needs and lead/wellhead work touch public health and municipal finances. The council discussed multi‑year financing to mitigate a large near‑term capital outlay and to identify grant opportunities.
What’s next: The council directed staff to research funding options and to report back. The water‑tower repair was placed on the capital planning horizon and will be included in future budget and bond discussions.
