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Early council approves phased replacement of aging water meter radios, buys 50 units to start
Summary
After staff reported many meter radios had exceeded their 10–15 year life expectancy, the Early City Council approved a plan to purchase 50 replacement radio/MIU units, at about $7,500 annually, to begin phased replacements of older equipment.
The Early City Council on June 3 approved a motion to purchase 50 new radio/MIU units and a method to replace the city's oldest meter radios over time. Public Works Director K. Alesch told the council the city currently has 35 radios about 18 years old, 180 radios about 16 years old, and 49 radios about 15 years old, while typical life expectancy for the radios is 10 to 15 years. A Ferguson Waterworks representative recommended the city address the aging units by purchasing 50 units initially and phasing replacements in subsequent years.
Councilor Christine Madden moved to approve the purchase and replacement method; Councilor Cory Tiefenthaler seconded. On a show-of-hands vote, Pickhinke, Scadden, Tiefenthaler, Madden and Langner voted aye and the motion passed.
The clerk's bills list included the Bolton & Menk consultant charges for well improvements and other service-provider invoices in the consent agenda. The council did not discuss a financing plan for the ongoing phased replacement at length during the meeting; staff will likely return with budget details in future meetings.
