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Cook council approves bid advertisement for Little Fork River sewer improvements and seeks $3 million in state bonding
Summary
Cook authorized advertisement for bids on a $475,089 Little Fork River sanitary‑sewer improvement project and passed a resolution to request 2026 state capital bonding; the mayor said a decision on the city’s $3,000,000 bonding request is expected in mid‑to‑late May.
Cook — The Cook City Council on April 22 approved advertisement for bids on the 2026 Little Fork River sanitary‑sewer improvement project and authorized a state capital‑budget request tied to wider sewer and water needs.
Bolton & Menk consultant Luke Heikkila presented plans and specifications for the Little Fork River sanitary‑sewer work and estimated the proposed project budget at $475,089. Heikkila asked the council to permit public advertisement of the project; Councilor Ron Bushbaum moved to approve the advertisement, Councilor Liza Root seconded, and the motion carried.
The council also passed Resolution 260422B authorizing a 2026 Capital Budget Request to the State of Minnesota for sewer and water projects. Mayor Daniel Manick told the council he and Heikkila had testified before the state Capital Investment Committee in St. Paul and said a decision on the city’s broader $3,000,000 bonding request is expected “middle to end of May.”
Why it matters: the Little Fork sewer project would address sanitary‑sewer needs tied to ongoing infrastructure planning; advertising for bids is the next procedural step before construction contracting and grant or bonding awards determine final funding.
What happened next: councilors approved moving the Little Fork plans to the bid advertisement stage and authorized the capital‑budget request. If grant or bonding awards follow, staff will return with awards and contract recommendations.
Sources and attribution: consultant Luke Heikkila presented the plans and figures at the council meeting; motions and the resolution were recorded in the council minutes and adopted by roll call.
