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Archaeological survey required for fairgrounds internet/meter project; costs unclear
Summary
State rules require an archaeological survey for a fairgrounds meter/internet project; council heard that recovery fees were waived but the survey cost of between $1,600 and $16,000 (transcript unclear) remains the city's responsibility unless alternative funding is confirmed.
The council was told the state requires an archaeological pedestrian survey and shovel probes before certain fairgrounds work may proceed, and that the city must pay the survey costs.
Chair (S1) said the city tried to avoid the requirement but the state process requires the work; one fee was waived but the archaeological testing remains. The chair reported a survey estimate range (the transcript alternately referenced $1,600 and $16,000) and said staff will look at funding options and possibly pull funds from another program if necessary. Councilors asked about timing, and staff said the work would likely occur in spring with design and construction timing contingent on survey results.
Council did not take final action but requested staff to clarify exact survey costs and funding sources and to report back with firm estimates before committing project funds.
