Sigurd plans new waterline and a $11-to-$15 monthly water bill increase tied to a loan
September 16, 2026, 7:00 p.m.
At its Sept. 16 work and council meetings, Sigurd's engineer reviewed a water loan update showing a $26,000 change and an $11 to $15 water bill increase for the town's 188 customers. The new waterline will be realigned west of a fence near the old railroad property, with bidding expected to take three weeks. The council also approved putting a park restroom project out to bid and added planning commissioners.
From the approved minutes. Updated November 7, 2026.
In brief
5 items came up for a decision or discussion: 3 discussed and 2 approved.
The agenda records 3 dollar amounts, the largest $26,000.
1 item here is tracked in the city's development tracker.
This write-up links 2 source documents.
4 members were present.
Residents raised water bills and dog control.
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| Water loan and waterline project | Discussed |
| Water ordinance changes | Discussed |
| Maintenance purchases and bids | Approved |
| Planning commission appointments | Approved |
| Six County Association of Governments | Discussed |
Agenda, item by item
Roads and utilities
Water loan and waterline project
Discussed
Engineers from Jones & DeMille reviewed a $26,000 update to the 60% water loan and an $11 to $15 water bill increase for 188 customers. The new waterline alignment moves west of the fence near the old railroad property, crews must keep 3 feet from a gas line crossing, and temporary service lines will be used during construction. Bidding is expected to take three weeks once documents are final.
- other$26,000 to Jones & DeMille
Zoning
Water ordinance changes
Discussed
The planning commission discussed changes to Water Ordinance 7.06.010 covering shut-off notices for delinquent bills; the mayor directed that shut-off notices go to her before action. A lateral line break at Town Hall was also addressed.
Contract
Maintenance purchases and bids
Approved
Maintenance considered four LED flashing stop signs at $1,000 each (solar flashers $700), and side dump trailers: a 2016 model at $7,000 versus a 2026 model at $13,735, with a trailer purchase from road funds put to a vote. The council reviewed a $3,500 mural quote, lowered the fire truck bid starting price to $500, approved putting the park restroom project out to bid, and adopted a one-year Homebase timecard app at $288 a year.
- quote$3,500
- Contract$288 to Homebase
Appointment
Planning commission appointments
Approved
The council voted on adding two new planning commissioners.
Other
Six County Association of Governments
Discussed
A new regional representative said he will help towns with Community Development Block Grant and Community Impact Board applications, with deadlines of Oct. 1, Feb. 1 and June 1.
What residents said
Water billsDog control
A resident raised dog control concerns; an award was presented to a community member.