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Council hears well‑site options and approves change order for water piping project
Summary
Engineering consultants discussed options for a new well and test drilling; the council approved Change Order #1 for the Water Supply Piping Connection S project as part of ongoing drought‑response work.
Consultants from Bolton Mencke briefed the Early City Council Sept. 9 on well‑site evaluations and options to secure the city’s water supply.
Katie from Bolton Mencke described work around Well No. 2 and compared the costs and benefits of using a geo‑probe versus drilling a test well for further investigation. Councilperson Tiefenthaler asked specifically about well depth and testing methods; the consultant explained pros, cons and expense differences between probes and test drilling.
Later in the meeting the council approved Change Order #1 for the Water Supply Piping Connection S project. Councilperson Pickhinke moved to approve the change order, Councilperson Tiefenthaler seconded, and the motion carried.
Council members indicated ongoing attention to water‑system reliability and weighed additional investigation costs against urgency to secure long‑term supply. The meeting did not include a detailed funding breakdown for further exploratory drilling; staff will follow up with cost estimates and recommendations.
