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River Ridge Board approves $3,098 'zombie box' instead of immediate aerator relocation
Summary
Facing a choice to relocate an aeration system in Lake E1‑C, the Board approved installing a zombie box for $3,098 and will revisit a costlier relocation proposal during FY2026 budget talks; the motion passed 3–2.
District operations staff presented a revised proposal to relocate the Lake E1‑C aeration system and a Bentley Electric proposal that included an additional 125 feet of electrical work. Mr. Willis reviewed Premier Lakes’ one‑time work order and said alternatives were possible.
Board members discussed budget impacts and an option to install a "zombie box" at the existing location while deferring the full relocation and the $10,755 relocation estimate to FY2026 budget deliberations. On a motion by Mr. Schultz, seconded by Mr. Twombly, the Board approved installing a zombie box for $3,098. The motion passed 3–2, with Mr. Mountford and Mr. Blumenthal recorded as dissenting.
The Board directed staff to revisit relocation costs during the FY2026 budget process and to include any needed follow-up in capital planning.
