Turtle Lake approves engineering amendment to finish sewer lining, advances street rehab and school parking alternate

TURTLE LAKE, N.D. — The Turtle Lake City Commission on Feb. 9 approved an amendment to its owner–engineer agreement with Moore Engineering to complete a USDA-funded sewer lining project and advanced planning on Phase 2 of a CDBG-funded street rehabilitation.

Moore Engineering reported that HK Solutions will be on site Feb. 10 to make two spot repairs and televise the affected sewer lines; the firm recommended adoption of Amendment No. 1 to finish the project. Commissioner Rick Schwalk moved to approve the amendment; Commissioner Tim Britton seconded. The roll call vote was unanimous and the motion carried.

The commission also reviewed Phase 2 plans to rehabilitate Charles and Kundert streets, directed staff to proceed with the presented designs and selected “Option 1” for developments on 1st Ave E and Charles Street. Commissioners discussed drainage concerns — including a proposed improved drainage design on Kundert Street near the hospital and possible worsened runoff after paving — and agreed to continue design work and schedule a kickoff meeting in March or early April.

Moore Engineering proposed adding the school’s parking lot and the south staff lot as alternates to the street project so the work could be included in a special assessment bond and assessed to the school. Commissioners approved adding the school lots as an alternate to allow coordinated design and construction; Moore reported there was not yet a signed agreement with the school.

The commission approved a draw request for post-construction reimbursement tied to Rural Development funding associated with the sewer work.

Next steps: Moore Engineering will continue design and coordination with contractors and the school; commissioners scheduled follow-up meetings and asked for timely notices about road closures and residential access during construction.