City Council Meeting July 6th, 2026

The City Council of Aberdeen held a meeting on July 6, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related matters were addressed. Key approvals included a $2.5 million state revolving loan fund application for the water tower project, a $76,779 purchase of crack sealing equipment to enable in-house maintenance, and the acquisition of a 2026 Elgin Pelican street sweeper to replace an older unit. The council also approved pay requests for public works projects, including a $155,738 payment to Jacob and Sons Construction for granular fill material and a $286,355 final pay request plus a $27,337 change order for the 10th Avenue Bridge replacement. Additionally, the council authorized a $299,041 interior drainage study to support FEMA floodplain mapping efforts, involving local firm Helms and Associates and HDR for modeling. A new city engineer, Leaf Readinger, was introduced, highlighting his extensive experience in municipal infrastructure and grant administration. The meeting included motions and roll call votes approving these contracts and expenditures, reflecting ongoing capital improvement and infrastructure planning efforts in Aberdeen.