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Council weighs cost-sharing for West Main sewer relocation tied to private development
Summary
City staff outlined a developer-driven proposal to relocate a sanitary sewer main near West Main Street to enable stormwater detention and lot grading; estimated costs are approaching $100,000 and council discussed a capped cost-share (a 50/50 split up to $50,000) while asking staff to continue negotiations and report back.
City officials discussed a proposal to relocate a sanitary sewer main along West Main Street that a private developer says must move to allow the construction of a larger stormwater detention area and to raise lots out of the floodplain.
Staff said moving the line would improve city access and maintenance but carries significant upfront cost, primarily driven by dewatering work required to reach the pipe where it currently sits in a wet, low-elevation area. Estimates discussed in the meeting approached $100,000. Staff asked the council for direction on whether the city should contribute to relocation as an economic-development incentive.
Council members acknowledged shared benefits: the relocation would help the developer ready parcels for sale and also remove the sanitary line from an area that becomes inaccessible in wet conditions. Several council members suggested negotiating a cost-share to limit the city’s exposure; a 50/50 split capped at $50,000 was proposed as a working option but no formal vote was taken.
Council asked staff to continue negotiating with the property owner and return with a recommended agreement, a proposed not-to-exceed city contribution, and any necessary easement or permit language. The item remained under study pending more precise cost estimates and a proposed agreement spelling out responsibilities and maintenance implications.
