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River Ridge approves temporary aeration control 'zombie box' after split vote
Summary
After debate over relocating an aeration system in Lake E1‑C, the board approved installing a temporary 'zombie box' at the existing location for $3,098. The motion passed 3–2 amid differing views on full relocation costs.
Operations Manager Shane Willis presented Premier Lakes’ one-time work order and a revised Bentley Electric proposal to move an aerator in Lake E1‑C farther from adjacent homes. The revised electrical work would add roughly 125 feet of conduit and raised questions about budget and timing.
Board members discussed installing a temporary control (referred to in the record as a "zombie box") at the current site and revisiting the $10,755 relocation proposals during Fiscal Year 2026 budget discussions. On a motion by Chair Bob Schultz, seconded by Mr. Twombly, the board approved installing the temporary 'zombie box' for $3,098. Voting was 3–2: Schultz, Twombly and Merrill in favor; Mountford and Blumenthal opposed.
The decision defers a costlier relocation and directs staff to consider the larger Bentley Electric proposal during next year’s budget process. The record does not show further technical details about the relocation alternative or an implementation timetable beyond the budget planning note.
