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Howe staff report water system conversion, leak response and several development projects
Summary
City administration and public works reported that chloramine conversion is complete, crews continue flushing after a leak that prompted a boil notice, and multiple residential and commercial developments (Noble Ridge, Hilltop Ranch, Grace Meadows, multi-family projects) are underway or in planning.
City administration and public works reported operational updates and a pipeline of development projects at the June 17 meeting.
Public Works said it completed a chloramine conversion and is now operating on a single pressure plane with east and west wells mixing; staff warned that fine-tuning and line flushing will continue for weeks after the conversion. Staff described a subsequent leak — a broken 4-inch main discovered after excavation — that drained towers and led to a precautionary boil notice. Public Works said crews completed 104 service orders in the month, repaired multiple leaks and will continue flushing and monitoring.
City administration outlined multiple development efforts including Noble Ridge (phases totaling hundreds of homes), Hilltop Ranch, Grace Meadows and an NRP Group multi-family project. Staff noted conversations with prospective businesses about relocating to Howe, ongoing annexation and PID discussions, and upcoming mosquito fogging dates on the city website.
Chief Jake Sullivan also reported a 7.1% increase in call volume in May and discussed staffing, training and two competitive Department of Justice grant opportunities the department is pursuing.
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