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Queenstown commissioners weigh infrastructure fixes, dredging cost increases and development revisions
Summary
Commissioners discussed I&I work and membrane-clean sequencing, a missing $762 adapter plate delaying plant testing, a lead-service inventory funding hold, a federal-channel dredging cost increase, and possible land swaps tied to proposed redevelopment; staff were asked to pursue contract searches and draft ordinance revisions.
At the July 10 meeting, commissioners reviewed multiple infrastructure and development items affecting the town’s utilities, marine channels and potential new housing lots.
On treatment-plant matters, the commission agreed to delay some piping modifications for the membrane-clean/valve-automation work until after a membrane inspection to avoid potential damage. Staff reported a second MBR train is nearly ready for electrical testing but is missing adapter plates that were ordered; replacements would cost $762 if the originals cannot be located, and commissioners asked staff to conduct a full search at the plant before ordering replacements.
The inflow-and-infiltration (I&I) project will move forward to a decision after TV inspection of lines that is planned once 'Talkie' infrastructure is installed. Separately, the lead service line inventory project is on hold while Town Manager Amy Moore and Town Attorney Lyndsey Ryan review project-related loan funding questions.
Commissioners also received an updated cost estimate for federal channel dredging: permitting and engineering design services at $105,000 plus a $34,500 feasibility study, which together exceed the current $100,000 grant. A DNR representative indicated the grant could likely be modified to cover the higher cost, and the commission agreed to proceed with the project under the revised estimates.
On development matters, Lacrosse Homes is discussing purchase of 6915 Main Street and a potential subdivision that could require a land swap with town property to enable rear-lot frontage. Commissioners asked staff to approach the current owner about selling to the Town before any formal land-swap decision. Separately, commissioners reviewed revisions to the Wheatland's project Development Rights and Responsibilities Agreement (DRM & PWA Ordinance No. 24.01), including guaranteed EDU counts and a 10-year limitation on alternate uses for a 'trailer' lot; Town Attorney Lyndsey Ryan will prepare revised language for the next meeting.
No formal votes on the dredging estimates, I&I timing, or subdivision strategy were recorded beyond commissioners' consent to proceed with work and to return with further details.
