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Richmond council approves subdivision plat, street-code changes and several infrastructure purchases
Summary
At its March 24 meeting the Richmond City Council approved Bill Nos. 26-04 and 26-05, a sign encroachment, a watermain change order, skate-park concrete and drainage work, emergency VFD purchases, and wastewater equipment purchases totaling several tens of thousands of dollars.
The Richmond City Council on March 24 approved a package of ordinances and infrastructure actions, including updates to the city's street-and-sidewalk code, final approval of the Stone Ridge subdivision plat, an encroachment for a commercial sign, and several water and wastewater equipment purchases.
Councilor Deanna Guy moved and Councilor June Paige seconded first-and-second reading of Bill No. 26-04 (Title V, Building and Construction, Chapter 510: Streets, Sidewalks and Other Public and Private Property). The readings and final acceptance of Bill No. 26-04 were approved on unanimous roll calls (7-0).
Councilor Barb Hardwick moved and Councilor Deanna Guy seconded first-and-second reading of Bill No. 26-05, approving the final plat for Stone Ridge and directing the mayor and city clerk to execute the subdivision plat. The council adopted the ordinance on a 7-0 roll call.
The council approved an encroachment request for a sign at Bumper to Bumper, 209 S. Thornton Street, by a 7-0 vote after City Administrator Tonya Willim explained the sign would encroach on the city's overhead right-of-way.
On utilities and public works items, the council approved Change Order No. 2 for the Street Reconstruction and Overlay watermain work to reconfigure a tie-in on Holly Lane and T Highway. The change order with VF Anderson totaled $28,094 and included roughly 175 linear feet of 6-inch waterline, a 6x6 tee, valve work and pavement replacement; the revised substantial completion date was set as April 21, 2026.
Parks staff and the Park Board requested additional concrete and drainage work at the skate park to accommodate equipment purchased in October 2025; the council authorized budgeting and use of Park Reserve Funds for the work on a unanimous vote.
Following a second VFD failure at the North Lift Station, council acknowledged an emergency purchase of two additional variable-frequency drives totaling $31,250 and approved the associated budget adjustments. The council also approved replacement of Sludge Blower No. 7 at the wastewater treatment plant, accepting the low quote from United Blower, Inc. for $13,500 plus approximately $250 freight, and authorized staff installation. Finally, the council approved purchase of an ABB WaterMaster electromagnetic flow meter for the Henrietta inflow at a cost of $8,500; Durkin Equipment Company will assist with final termination and setup.
The meeting adjourned at 7:00 p.m.
