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IRON MOUNTAIN -- Proposed water and sewer projects totaling $25 million will be reviewed by state officials as Iron Mountain seeks funding through Michigan's Clean Water and Drinking Water revolving funds.
After getting feedback from the Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy, the city can review the scope of the work for possible construction in 2024, City Manager Jordan Stanchina said.
At an Oct. 17 city council meeting, Stanchina offered rough plans for projects up to $12 million. But more areas were added, including replacement of a 48-inch sewer transmission line and neighboring water infrastructure on South Kimberly Avenue.
"This is the final collector for all of the city's wastewater," Stanchina told the city council Monday. "It's in decent condition but very old."
The city has filed a notice of its intent to apply for grants and loans while making no financial commitment. Once the council determines the scope of a project, it would hire a consultant to put together a formal plan.
Any project would include replacement of water mains and sewer mains and lead service lines. Other tentative areas are portions of West Hughitt, Lake, Forest, Adams, West A, East E, East B, East C, Norway, Sixth and Seventh streets.
Under a 2018 state order, Iron Mountain still has up to 1,700 lead service lines to replace by 2041 even though its water has tested safe. If the entire $25 million project goes forward, about 400 lines would be replaced, Stanchina said.
In other action, the city council:
-- Scheduled a discussion on marijuana licensing for its 6 p.m. Dec. 5 meeting at City Hall. The city has received requests to expand the number of dispensaries allowed, currently limited to two. At an Oct. 24 forum, three people spoke in support of expansion, while two others were against. The council also received 15 written communications, all generally against.
-- Reappointed Stanchina as its representative on the Central Landfill Authority. The panel manages closure activities for the former landfill east of Hydraulic Falls Road and north of Breitung Cutoff Road. It closed more than 30 years ago.