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Public works reports repairs; city considers $12,055 V-plow purchase
Summary
Public Works Director Olson reported crews made street and storm-drain repairs, performed in-house lift-station fixes and said the city is considering buying a V-plow for $12,055.00 to help winter maintenance.
Public Works Director Olson told the council the crew has been addressing infrastructure problems across Soap Lake, including patching sections of 5th Ave SE and Dogwood and repairing a storm drain that was 90% blocked. Olson also said the lift station failed again that day but in-house repairs by crew members have reduced contractor costs.
Olson said, "The City is looking at purchasing a V-plow for $12,055.00," a purchase under consideration to improve winter response. The report emphasized cost savings from doing vehicle maintenance in-house (oil changes estimated to save $100–$200 per vehicle) and described ongoing work at the RV park and passport center. No final purchase motion was made at the Oct. 15 meeting.
