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Council weighs options after River Street properties lack curb stops; BEK quotes $5,000 per connection
Summary
A frost-free hydrant leak revealed homes tied to a hydrant line rather than having individual curb stops; BEK quoted $5,000 for a single curb stop or $3,000 each if three are installed together, and council discussed responsibility, special assessments, and incorporating fixes into a future main replacement.
City staff told the council a River Street property experienced a frost-free hydrant leak and maintenance discovered the homes may be tied to a water line from a fire hydrant rather than to individual curb stops. Maria Kolling relayed BEK’s site-visit findings and the company’s estimate of $5,000 to install a single curb stop or $3,000 per unit if all three are done together.
Councilmembers debated who should bear responsibility given original-project oversight gaps and agreed the matter should be resolved soon rather than waiting an estimated 5–6 years for the next water-main replacement. Options discussed included confirming whether homes are connected to the hydrant, determining exact costs, incorporating work into future projects, or pursuing a special assessment that would require a citizen vote. City Attorney Christina Wenko characterized the oversight as "water under the bridge," emphasizing focus on practical next steps.
