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Rushford Village reviews well meter replacement, truck repair and approves park parking for event
Summary
City public works staff reported a recommended upgrade to the pump-house meter with estimated costs of about $2,800–$4,000, noted a truck air-leak to be repaired by Brown's Tire, and the council approved street parking for a park cultivation event on May 27, 2026; the council also directed notice for mowing a tax-forfeited parcel.
Public Works/Maintenance Supervisor Darrin Dessner updated the Rushford Village City Council on May 19 on several maintenance and utility items.
Dessner said the McCarthy well had three ball bearings removed from the pump-house meter; the unit (installed in 2012) is operating but staff will continue monitoring its accuracy. He recommended upgrading to a propeller-type meter sized to handle up to 500 gallons per minute; staff provided verbal cost estimates of about $2,800 for a Metron meter and about $4,000 for a Badger meter, both through McCarthy Well. Dessner said other equipment in the well house will also need updating.
On fleet maintenance, Dessner said Syverson Truck personnel inspected the Freightliner and staff found an air leak on the driver's-side rear air chamber; staff stated the leak was not related to recent Syverson repairs and that Brown's Tire would perform the needed fix.
The council approved a request to allow parking on the south side of City Park Road for about 10 vehicles for Farmer's Mechanical Cultivation Day on May 27, 2026 (motion by Robert Hart, second by Rick Ruberg). The council also instructed staff to send notice to the Fillmore County Auditor/Treasurer regarding a mowing violation on tax-forfeited parcel 05.0095.030; if the property is not mowed the city will mow and assess charges to the parcel, which is scheduled for public auction in fall 2026.
The council did not take further action on the meter recommendation; staff will monitor the existing meter and return with procurement specifics if replacement is authorized.
