Public Works Commission | April 28, 2026

The City of Watertown Public Works Commission met on April 28, 2026, to discuss several procurement and infrastructure projects. Key procurement activity included approval to trade in a 2017 Kubota tractor, which had high repair costs and operational issues, for a used John Deere tractor with low hours and better reliability. The purchase was funded from the equipment replacement account and approved by motion. The commission also reviewed and approved sidewalk repair orders for two locations. A significant infrastructure project was discussed involving sewer and water extensions in the Highway 16 attachment area, with a $410,000 budget allocated for 2026 and an anticipated borrowing of approximately $1.1 million to fund upfront construction costs. The project includes assessments to benefiting property owners, though specific assessment terms and timing remain under development and will be addressed in future meetings. The commission approved awarding a construction contract to Forest Landscaping and Construction for $1,472,309. The meeting concluded with a motion to enter a closed session.