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Galena council approves $13,185 purchase of lift‑station pumps, discusses sewer repairs
Summary
The Galena City Council voted to purchase three lift‑station pumps for $13,185 with a one‑year warranty and discussed needed repairs at the sewer plant and spillway, including a contractor bid to be provided for gravel and labor.
The Galena City Council approved the purchase of three pumps for the city’s lift stations for $13,185.00 with a one‑year warranty during its March 18, 2025 meeting. Council member Deana Wells moved to buy the pumps from Cardinal Pump; Amanda Parton seconded and a roll‑call vote recorded Wells, Parton and Claire Beyer voting yes, and the motion carried.
Why it matters: The purchase addresses immediate equipment needs for the city’s wastewater lift stations, which are necessary to maintain sewer service and reduce the risk of backups or overflows. The council recorded the procurement amount and warranty as part of the motion.
Council members also discussed additional maintenance at the sewer plant. The minutes note work to install mesh fencing around the plant is continuing. Separately, the council recorded that Curt Rhodes will provide a bid for gravel and labor to repair a damaged spillway at the sewer plant; no procurement motion for that repair was recorded in the minutes on March 18.
The pump purchase was the only formal procurement action taken at the meeting; council members also conducted routine finance business and approved minutes from a prior meeting.
Next steps: The city will receive the bid from Curt Rhodes for the spillway repair and return to the council if and when a repair contract or additional purchase is required.
