River Falls Utility Advisory Board 5/18/26

The City of River Falls Utility Advisory Board met on May 18, 2026, to discuss various utility-related topics including water quality, capital improvement projects, and financial reports. Key procurement-related discussions included the upcoming Lamemedi Interceptor project, a major infrastructure upgrade involving the replacement of approximately 2,000 feet of sewer line with an estimated total cost of around $2.5 million, with $221,000 budgeted for engineering in the current year. The board also discussed planned inspections and potential repairs for water towers and reservoirs, as well as street lighting improvements in Whitetail Corporate Park. Financially, the utility reported revenues exceeding expenses and highlighted significant incentives received, totaling $270,000 in 2026. The board reviewed utility rates, noting River Falls' electricity rates are substantially lower than neighboring utilities. Additionally, the board addressed compliance with EPA requirements to identify lead service lines, including plans to minimally excavate to verify service line materials and potential funding opportunities to assist with this effort. No formal votes or motions related to procurement were recorded in the transcript.