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Hoyt Lakes council approves $8,271.07 VFD to shore up golf course irrigation
Summary
The council voted to order a variable-frequency drive (VFD) for the municipal golf course after staff reported failing irrigation controls and quoted a five-week lead time. Councilors approved using existing budget lines if needed.
The Hoyt Lakes City Council voted to purchase a variable-frequency drive (VFD) for the city-owned golf course after staff warned the existing irrigation controls are failing.
Director Peterson said the golf course’s irrigation VFD has been unreliable and that a replacement is about five weeks out if ordered. He presented a vendor quote of roughly $8,200 for the VFD and described a larger system upgrade as significantly more expensive. “Right now, if I don’t order this, it’s the VFD is about 5 weeks out,” Director Peterson said, urging prompt action to avoid a system shutdown that would leave the course without automated irrigation.
Councilor Grama moved to order the VFD, noting Director Peterson had budgeted $10,000 tied to planned cart-path work that could be reallocated. The motion (moved by Councilor Grama and seconded by Councilor Ekman) approved the purchase in the amount of $8,271.07; the motion carried without opposition.
Councilors discussed financing the purchase and possible reimbursement if a larger renovation or grant (the council discussed pursuing an ITRRB match) later covers the cost. Peterson said the selected VFD would integrate with future upgrades, potentially reducing later replacement costs.
The order resolves an immediate operational risk at the golf course; councilors said staff should continue pursuing grant matches and bring any larger renovation proposals back for separate budget approval.
