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Council hears update on possible utility connection, annexation for Minnesota Fresh
Summary
City Engineer and staff updated the council on discussions with Minnesota Fresh about extending water and sewer to the north, including cost concerns, possible cost-share, and potential annexation to enable service extension.
City Engineer Kent Louwagie and City Administrator Candace Bruder told council members that Minnesota Fresh approached the city about connecting to Long Prairie sewer and water lines. Staff revisited an earlier estimate (higher than the company expected) for extending a ten-inch sanitary sewer and a twelve-inch water main; the company paused the project last year due to cost but is again exploring options.
Louwagie said discussions will continue to explore funding resources and a potential cost-share between Minnesota Fresh and the city, and the council discussed possible annexation into city limits as a mechanism to complete the extension. "They had approached the city to connect to the city sewer and water," the minutes state. No final decision was made; council members indicated interest in cost-sharing and asked staff to pursue further information.
