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Steamboat Rock City Council hears wastewater-plant update; DNR funding step requested
Summary
Inspectors found a failed diffuser at the Steamboat Rock wastewater plant; engineer James Sweeney said the council needs to set a project completion date so the city can return to the DNR seeking an administrative order to pursue funding. Council members said they will investigate repairs.
Mayor David Mull and the Steamboat Rock City Council heard an update on the town's wastewater plant at their May 18 meeting about a problem that will require repair and possible outside funding.
James Sweeney of CGA told the council that Vestco inspected the treatment plant and identified a failed diffuser that needs repair; he said the city must set a completion date for the sewer project so they can return to the DNR to request an administrative order that would help secure funding. He reported that cost projections were "getting better" but emphasized the project is still needed.
Why it matters: The council's ability to obtain an administrative order from the DNR could be a prerequisite for accessing external funds or administrative relief tied to project timelines. Repairing the diffuser is an immediate operational need identified by the inspection firm.
Support and next steps: Council members agreed to look into repair options. Sweeney asked the council to set a completion date for the overall sewer project so CGA can proceed with the DNR filing. No formal motion to commit specific funds or a schedule was recorded during the update.
Budget context: The meeting's bill list included a charge from CIT Sewer Solutions for $12,947.05; the transcript does not tie that invoice explicitly to the diffuser repair or to a contract amendment. Other operating and utility invoices were presented for approval as part of routine bills.
What remains unresolved: The council did not set a completion date on May 18, nor did it vote to authorize specific repairs or contractor work tied to the diffuser. Details on estimated repair cost and potential funding sources beyond the DNR administrative order were not specified in the meeting record.
