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Winthrop council approves pursuit of pilot water tests and 0% P&D loan for new water plant
Summary
Council approved pursuing a Pilot Water Test Program and seeking a 0% P&D loan to support a proposed new water plant, and requested a progress update at the July 1 meeting; specifics of the loan program were not provided in the meeting record.
At its June 6, 2026 meeting, the Winthrop City Council voted to pursue a Pilot Water Test Program for the proposed new water plant and to pursue a 0% P&D loan to support the project. The motions passed with recorded 'all ayes.'
Council Member Chance Cook moved to pursue the Pilot Water Test Program; Council Member Jim Loughren seconded the motion. Council Member Lee White moved to pursue the 0% P&D loan for the new water plant; Council Member Ann Myers seconded. The council recorded both motions as carried with all ayes.
The council scheduled Lucas Elsbernd to attend the July 1, 2026 meeting to provide an update on progress for the new water plant. The meeting minutes do not specify details of the pilot program design, the lender or administrator of the 0% P&D loan, or anticipated project costs.
In separate business the council approved the purchase of 16 picnic tables (motion by Ann Myers, seconded by Lee White) during the same meeting.
