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Mayor: water and sewer extension to Highway 35 will be rebid; MnDOT deadline noted
Summary
In the mayor's report, council learned the water and sewer extension to Highway 35 must be rebid, bids will be opened on the 26th, and work connected to MnDOT must be completed by June 17; the mayor also summarized Safe Streets planning for the Knox area and announced local events.
During the mayor’s report, the mayor reviewed several project timelines and community announcements.
He said the water and sewer extension project down to Highway 35 must be rebid and that the administration will open bids on the 26th. He warned contractors that if a bid is awarded, construction likely would occur next spring rather than this year because many companies are wrapping up other work.
The mayor mentioned a MnDOT-related deadline for associated work, saying, "We gotta have it done by June 17. That's when all our for for MnDOT expires." He also said the sledding-hill project does not require formal bidding because it is below the $50,000 threshold and will be on the RDC agenda at noon on Nov. 12.
The mayor summarized a regional "Safe Streets for All" Zoom that examined crash and fatality data and identified corridors in the Knox area for possible safety improvements, citing challenges for people who use wheelchairs and mobility scooters at certain intersections. He encouraged interested residents to review the plan.
He closed with community reminders: trick-or-treat hours set for Saturday from 5:30 to 7 p.m., and an invitation to the sugar dinner on Nov. 13 (a table of eight costs $300; spouse tickets are $40). The mayor asked council members to let staff know greenlighting for attendance and ticket collection procedures.
The transcript does not specify the month for the bid-opening date 'the 26th.' The official meeting record should be consulted for precise bid deadlines, contract scopes, and any referenced MnDOT authorizations.
