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Council approves resolution to apply for $1 million in lead service-line replacement funds
Summary
Pelican Rapids approved resolution 2026-04 to include with an application to the Minnesota Public Facilities Authority seeking a $1 million allocation for replacing lead and galvanized water services; Apex Engineering said statewide averages are about $25,000 per service and staff will conduct inspections and outreach to deploy the funds.
The Pelican Rapids City Council on March 10 adopted resolution 2026-04 authorizing submission of an application for $1 million in lead and galvanized service-line replacement funding through the Minnesota Public Facilities Authority.
Bob Schlleman of Apex Engineering told the council that Pelican Rapids has been allocated the maximum $1 million available to a public water supplier this year and that current statewide averages show replacement costs around $25,000 per service. “When you think about replacing it from the meter to the main and all the surface infrastructure that needs to be removed and replaced to do that, it adds up very, very quickly,” Schlleman said.
Schlleman described the city's outreach plan: individuals who signed agreements will be contacted to schedule inspections during a two‑day site visit next Thursday and Friday; staff will also perform door‑to‑door follow‑up with households identified as having lead or galvanized services who have not yet signed up. He emphasized the goal of using as much of the allocated $1 million as possible because there is no guarantee similar funding will be available in future years.
Council moved, seconded and approved the resolution by voice vote. Next steps include completing the application with the adopted resolution and scheduling on‑site inspections and follow‑up outreach to property owners selected for replacement work.
