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Board opts for temporary 'zombie box' instead of immediate aerator relocation, vote 3–2
Summary
Faced with a $10,755 relocation proposal for a lake aeration system, the River Ridge board approved a $3,098 temporary 'zombie box' solution and agreed to revisit permanent relocation during FY2026 budget talks; vote was 3–2.
Staff presented Premier Lakes’ one-time work order and a revised Bentley Electric proposal to move the Lake E1‑C aeration system farther from the originally proposed location, including about 125 feet of added electrical work and a relocation cost estimate of $10,755. Mr. Willis framed the options and budget impacts for the board.
After discussion, the board approved installing a temporary "zombie box" at the existing location for $3,098 on a motion by Mr. Schultz and a second by Mr. Twombly; the motion passed 3–2, with Mr. Mountford and Mr. Blumenthal recorded as dissenting. The board directed staff to revisit the relocation proposals as part of Fiscal Year 2026 budget discussions.
