Capital Improvement Plan Committee — Minutes

CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN COMMITTEE MEETING * THURSDAY, JULY 9, 2026 * 6:15 P.M. Chairman Brian Leslin called the City of Augusta Capital Improvement Plan Committee Meeting to order at 6:15 p.m. Present were members Lisa Fugett, Katie Warner, Pam Baader and Jeanine Nugent. Also present: Kim Shult, Scott Williamson, and Cynthia Anderegg. Absent: Randy Rineck and Corey Bauch. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Nugent seconded by Warner to approve the minutes from the November 20, 2025 meeting. Motion carried. DISCUSS AND REVIEW THE 2026-2030 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN (CIP) a. Update on 2026 planned capital improvements: • Purchased Box Broom for $8,890; 135 Smart meters in 2025 for $24,414.73, the 107 meters in 2026 for $19,358.97 • The Spring Street Sewer Lift Station is in progress • Obtained Badger State Inspection, LLC for water tower repainting and maintenance project. Planning to bid project in Fall of 2026 for work to be done in 2027. b. Additions or changes needed to 2027-2030 capital improvements: • Consider adding new election equipment in 2028 or 2029. Cost may be estimated at $10,000 • Eau Claire County will be planning to resurface Highway 27 north toward the bridge near Grace Lutheran Church. The City is responsible for the parking lanes. Consider adding funds for project in 2030 or 2031. • The committee discussed adjusting estimated costs and timing for various planned projects between budget years. Some items discussed included: automatic metering system, Well #6 rehab, reconstruction of Colfax St, resurfacing of Baldwin & S. Stone Streets, and resurfacing of E. Brown & N. Spring Streets (LRIP funds) • Kim Shult will reach out to Chief O’Brien about public safety needs and adjustments. PREVIEW THE NEXT STEPS Implementation and Monitoring: • review document plan and update projects as discussed. • recommend funds to transfer to CER Fund according to the plan updates and changes. • add a 1-year addendum page to the document in 2026 for the updates and changes. Review and Approval by Governing Body Public Engagement and Communication SCHEDULE NEXT MEETING Next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, September 2nd at 6:15 p.m. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Warner seconded by Nugent to adjourn the meeting. Cynthia Anderegg, City Clerk-Treasurer