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water main replacement

Replacing old water pipes and related service lines to improve water service.

What to Watch

Watch for construction notices identifying work limits, traffic arrangements, driveway access, parking restrictions and any planned water-service interruptions on Lincoln Avenue.

Coming Up

Typically discussed at Public Utilities Committee. Check back when the next agenda is published.

The Story

Lincoln Avenue water-main replacement is expected to start in October and finish by the end of November. The city awarded the work in April, covering about 2,200 feet of main along Highway 42/Lincoln Avenue. Separate 2027 sewer and water-service-line work remains in planning, with borrowing up to $11.5 million anticipated.

Key Decisions

  1. passed 8-0 City Council Work Session · Jun 29, 2026

    Resolution Declaring Intent to Reimburse Expenditures from Proceeds of Borrowing for 2027 Sewer Rehabilitation and Water-Sewer Lateral Replacement Projects

    Motion to approve the Resolution Declaring Intent to Reimburse Expenditures from Proceeds of Borrowing for 2027 Sewer Rehabilitation and Water-Sewer Lateral Replacement Projects

    Bill LeClair Yes
    Doug Brandt Yes
    Tim Petri Yes
    Katherine Dahlke Yes
    Scott Stechmesser Yes
    Adam Wachowski Yes
    Darla LeClair Yes
    Mark Bittner Yes
  2. passed 9-0 City Council · Apr 6, 2026

    26-056 Competitive Bid Award for Contract 1-2026 for Water Main Improvements on State Highway 42/Lincoln Avenue in the Base Bid Amount of $349,985, Plus a 10% Contingency, in the Total Amount Not-to-Exceed $384,983.50

    Motion to award the contract to Vinton Construction Company of Manitowoc, based on its lowest qualified bid, in the amount of $349,985.00 (26-056 Contract 1-2026 Water Main Improvements on State Highway 42/Lincoln Avenue)

    Bill LeClair Yes
    Shannon Derby Yes
    Doug Brandt Yes
    Tim Petri Yes
    Bonnie Shimulunas Yes
    Scott Stechmesser Yes
    Adam Wachowski Yes
    Darla LeClair Yes
    Mark Bittner Yes

Record

  1. City Council awarded Vinton Construction a $349,985 contract, with up to $384,983.50 available including contingency, to replace about 2,200 feet of water main on State Highway 42/Lincoln Avenue. The vote was 9-0, and the work was expected to be financed primarily through the Wisconsin DNR Safe Drinking Water Loan Program.

    City Council

  2. City Council approved, 8-0, a required resolution allowing eligible early costs for planned 2027 sewer rehabilitation and water-sewer service-line replacement work to be reimbursed later through state financing. The plan described about 500 service connections and 11,600 feet of 90- to 100-year-old sanitary sewer main, with anticipated borrowing not to exceed $11.5 million.

    City Council Work Session

  3. The Public Utilities Committee received an update that Lincoln Avenue water-main replacement is expected to begin in October and finish by the end of November.

    Public Utilities Committee

  4. The committee also received an update that pavement repairs from the 2025 lead service-line replacement project are expected to continue on the near northeast side through November and move to the 23rd Street area. The city is considering whether Mammoth Construction can assist with recent pavement openings.

    Public Utilities Committee
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