water main replacement
Replacing old water pipes and mains to improve water service reliability
Watch for the street-by-street scope, construction timing, and any notices about water service interruptions or driveway/parking access during work.
Typically discussed at City Council. Check back when the next agenda is published.
Two separate utility moves landed on council’s plate: a contract to replace about 2,200 feet of water main on STH 42/Lincoln Avenue, and a deadline-driven vote tied to up to $11.5 million in borrowing for 2027 sewer rehab and lead service lateral replacements. The big day-to-day impacts for residents will show up in the next steps: which blocks get dug up, when, and how access and water shutoffs are handled.
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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 YesDoug Brandt YesTim Petri YesKatherine Dahlke YesScott Stechmesser YesAdam Wachowski YesDarla LeClair YesMark Bittner Yes -
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 YesShannon Derby YesDoug Brandt YesTim Petri YesBonnie Shimulunas YesScott Stechmesser YesAdam Wachowski YesDarla LeClair YesMark Bittner Yes
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City Council awarded a contract for water main improvements on STH 42/Lincoln Avenue to Vinton Construction Company for $349,985, with a 10% contingency for a total not-to-exceed of $384,983.50.
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The approved project scope was described as replacing approximately 2,200 feet of water main along STH 42/Lincoln Avenue.
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The agenda materials stated the bid opening (March 26, 2026) identified Vinton Construction Company as the lowest responsible bidder at $349,985.
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The council vote on the contract award was 9-0.
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The agenda materials indicated the project would be financed primarily through the Wisconsin DNR Safe Drinking Water Loan Program.
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City Council approved a resolution declaring intent to reimburse early project costs from future state Clean Water/Safe Drinking Water financing tied to 2027 sewer rehabilitation and water-sewer lateral replacement projects.
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The 2027 plan described included about 500 individual service connections and approximately 11,600 feet of sanitary sewer mains described as 90–100 years old.
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The agenda materials stated the Wisconsin DNR required the reimbursement-intent documentation before June 30, 2026, and described anticipated borrowing not to exceed $11.5 million.
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The council vote on the reimbursement-intent resolution was 8-0.
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