By Danielle Boos

At the March 3 meeting, the Stanley City Council approved the grant agreement between the State of Wisconsin Department of Administration and the City of Stanley for the Flexible Facilities Program. Mayor Mike Henke explained that this approval signifies their approval to accept the grant for the D.R. Moon Memorial Library.
The council went on to review the proposals for Grant Administration and Environmental Review services, as recommended by the Library Building Project Committee. Henke explained that two grant administrators, CBS Squared and MSA Professional Services, Inc., were interviewed. “CBS Squared came in at a higher score,” Henke noted, based on their responses to interview questions and the grading criteria used.
The contract, not to exceed $40,000, will cover both grant administration and the environmental review, which is expected to be completed within two weeks. “That’s been kind of the thorn that we need to get done to keep moving this thing forward,” Henke said, adding, “They are very confident that they would have it done in time.”
The council approved the contract with CBS Squared, as recommended by the Library Building Project Committee.
The council then authorized Henke and City Administrator Nicole Pilgrim to approve any additional services required for the library building project to meet the deadlines of the Flexible Facilities Program grant. All costs will remain within the approved budget.
“I don’t anticipate many,” Henke stated, adding that he aims to avoid delays in construction. He clarified that these services would include various studies related to the library construction and emphasized the importance of staying within the approved budget. Henke and Pilgrim will be able to sign contracts, provided they are within the approved budget and have already been authorized in the prior meeting.
Henke explained that River Architects had submitted a proposal for architectural and engineering services for the D.R. Moon Memorial Library Building and Expansion Project in the amount of $326,000. However, as of the meeting, the city had not yet received a revised proposal reflecting the requested changes. Henke recommended that the council approve the proposal from River Architects for $326,000, with the condition that with the Council’s approval he could sign the contract once it meets the necessary requirements. He noted that the proposal from CBS Squared was comparable.
“River has extensive experience in libraries throughout the state,” Henke stated and added that River Architects has worked with the Library for three years. “I guess I’m confident in them.”

In other news
The City of Stanley is selling three city trucks including a 2011 Chevy Silverado, 1997 Dodge Ram, and a 2013 Dodge Ram 1500. Information regarding the trucks can be found on the City of Stanley’s website and Facebook page and on page 3 of the Stanley Republican.
Pilgrim commented that individuals are already inquiring about the trucks.
The City of Stanley approved the purchase of a salt/sand storage shed for the Street Department from Hixwood for $6,254.16. Henke reminded the Council that the concrete base for the shed is already in place. Alderperson Mark Fitzsimmons inquired about the possibility of using a clear panel for the shed’s roof instead of a steel one.
“It’s probably going to be a little additional cost compared to steel,” Fitzsimmons said, noting he would discuss the idea with the street department crew.
“We’re going to put it up ourselves?” he asked.
“Yes,” Henke confirmed.
The council then approved the proposal from Water Surplus for Central Water Treatment Plant equipment fabrication drawings for $8,800 to be credited back towards the project engineering at a later date.
Henke said, “Let’s get them approval so they can keep on going with the Central Water Plant update.”
The council discussed proposals Landfill Monitoring for 2025 for the Town of Worden from PSI for $5,500 and Ayres Associates Inc. for $6,000.
“We’re going to continually have to monitor this site forever and ever and ever?” Fitzsimmons asked. “Yes,” both Henke and Pilgrim responded.
“I tried getting out of it last year,” Pilgrim explained.
The council approved the proposal from PSI for Landfill Monitoring for 2025 for $5,500.
The council entered into closed session to discuss a land sale to Paul Kluck. After reconvening the council agreed to sell Kluck approximately 7 acres of land in the Stanley West Development for $6,750 per acre.
“It will just be a grain facility, storage, drying,” Kluck explained of his plan for the land.