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Public works: crews locate water leak near Highway 23; library open-house planned
Summary
Public Works reported a suspected water leak near Highway 23 (East 23rd) and crews hired a contractor to pinpoint and excavate the break; the council also discussed scheduling a public open house for the library remodel and continuing talks on wastewater pre-treatment financing.
City department staff reported infrastructure and community-project updates: a water leak investigation, assistance to the liquor store on sewer issues, and plans for a library open house.
Public works and leak detection: Dan, speaking during department head reports, said crews are moving into a new building to improve repair operations. Staff assisted the liquor store with sewer issues earlier in the week; a contractor will return to evaluate further remedies. A water leak was detected near Highway 23 (East 23rd); city crews performed sounding and brought in another company to more precisely locate the leak ahead of excavation and repair. Dan said locating and repairing the leak will likely require digging along the highway.
Library open house and wastewater financing: Staff and council discussed hosting an open house for the library remodeling project (dates under consideration: late February to early March) to invite residents to view plans and comment. Councilors said they are working with AMPI on a wastewater pre-treatment project and need to finalize financing options. Staff will aim to present a financing plan soon.
Why it matters: the water leak affects service reliability and requires excavation; the library open house provides a public engagement opportunity on a capital project; wastewater pre-treatment financing will affect project feasibility and costs.
Next steps: the city will contract a locator to pinpoint the leak, notify impacted residents about cold-weather precautions, set an open-house date for the library when schedules allow and continue work on the AMPI financing plan.
