County to consider partial payment after Raglan water relocation bids rise

Dan reported that the Raglan Water line relocation—needed to build a bridge—has a revised contract figure higher than the initial estimate. Staff said the contractor requested a partial payment of $63,893.09 to keep work moving while weather slowed progress, and commissioners voiced concern about a roughly $54,000 increase compared with earlier projections.

Commissioners agreed the item should appear on the Tuesday agenda for formal action, with staff noting the county had previously agreed to reimburse relocation costs and that the low bidder remained the contractor on the project. No final payment or amendment was approved at the work session; the commission asked for documentation of bids and the revised contract pricing before voting.