PROJECTPRE-RFP

Five-year utility CIP projects

Town of Aitkin
Detected
Feb 17, 2026
252 days ago
Sector
Utilities
Detected 252 days agoFeb 17

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THE 30-SECOND BRIEF

What's planned

The council adopted a five-year capital improvement plan for multiple utility projects, including sewer lining, siphon replacement, and several street and utility upgrades. Phil Martin of Bolton & Menk presented existing conditions, cost estimates, and potential funding sources, and the plan will be submitted to MPCA. Design and construction contracts for these projects are not yet awarded, so engineers, contractors, and utility solution vendors can begin positioning for upcoming work as projects move from planning to procurement.

Background

Plan covers Air Park Drive sewer lining, Ripple River siphon replacement, Third St NW street/utility, Second St NW/NE utility, and Minnesota Ave S utility projects.

From the meeting

Meeting date
February 17, 2026
Agency
Town of Aitkin

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