--- ## author: Gina Wolbeck date: D:20260709143503-05'00' --- ## 1) CALL TO ORDER ## 2) ROLL CALL ## 3) PROPOSED AGENDA ## 4) BUSINESS ## 4A. Water Tower Rehabilitation Presentation ## 4B. Ice Rink/Warming House Discussion ## 4C. Discuss Lakeside Park Fishing Pier Access Improvements ## 4D. City Hall Fleet Expansion Request Update ## 4E. Discuss Fire Department Vehicle Purchase/Sale ## 5) OTHER ## 6) ADJOURN Disclaimer: This agenda has been prepared to provide information regarding an upcoming work session of the Big Lake City Council. This document does not claim to be complete and is subject to change. ## AGENDA ## BIG LAKE CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP ## COUNCIL CHAMBERS ## JULY 15, 2026 5:00 p.m. ## Prepared By: ## Dan Childs, Water/Wastewater Superintendent ## Meeting Date: 7/15/2026 Item No. ## 4A ## Item Description: ## Water Tower Rehabilitation ## Reviewed By: Hanna Klimmek, City Administrator ## Reviewed By: Deb Wegeleben, Finance Director ## COUNCIL DIRECTION REQUESTED Discuss the benefits of early planning and procedures on reconditioning water towers. Also discuss moving forward with rehabilitating water tower #3. ## BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION In July 2023, staff retained KLM Engineering to inspect and evaluate the condition of the City's three water towers. Following the inspections, KLM provided recommendations for the rehabilitation and long-term maintenance of each tower. Due to other capital priorities, including unforeseen costs associated with the City's well system, the recommended rehabilitation project was not brought forward at that time. Recognizing the importance of maintaining the City's water infrastructure, staff have since worked with the Finance Department to begin setting aside funds for future water tower rehabilitation projects. Based on the 2023 inspection findings, including delaminating interior paint and other maintenance concerns, Water Tower No. 3 has been identified as the highest priority and is the first tower recommended for reconditioning. Staff invited KLM Engineering to attend the workshop to review the inspection results, explain the recommended rehabilitation process, discuss the benefits of proactive maintenance, and outline the potential cost savings associated with planning and completing the project before the tower's condition further deteriorates. ## FINANCIAL IMPACT Not known at this time. ## STAFF RECOMMENDATION Direct Staff to move forward with the rehabilitation of water tower #3. ## ATTACHMENTS Inspection Report for Big Lake Water Tower #3 from KLM Engineering (July 2023) ## Proposal for Recondition Services from KLM Engineering (August 2023) ## WORKSHOP ITEM ## Big Lake City Council ## Big Lake, Minnesota ## InspecƟon Report: 500,000‐Gallon Capacity ## South Tower July 2023 ## Project No.: 1854‐23 ## SOUTH TOWER BIG LAKE, MINNESOTA Inspection Report | Copyright 2023 by KLM Engineering, Inc. Page …