Just because summer is winding down and winter is nearing, the construction season remains in full swing.
At its regular meeting Tuesday, the Estherville City Council approved a bid for an upcoming airport construction project and heard updates on four ongoing projects.
Council only received one bid for the access road rehabilitation project at the Estherville Airport, but it was several thousand dollars under the engineer's estimate of the project.
Council accepted the bid from Tri-State Paving of Estherville of $114,483.43.
The city's responsibility is only 5 percent of the project, or around $5,700 according to city clerk Vaughn Brua. The Federal Aviation Administration will pay for the remainder of the improvements.
The project is scheduled to start in late September or early October.
In other action, council approved an extension for Tug Helmers Construction on the North Seventh Street curb and gutter project through Monday, Sept. 17.
City administrator Penny Clayton said the project was "virtually done," but it gives the construction firm a couple extra days. Clayton said the pavers will be in town late September or early October.
The council received updates on three other projects.
The Lincoln Park playground equipment will be installed this Saturday and Sunday. Clayton said 15 volunteers are lined up for Saturday with 10 on Sunday. More help would be welcome.
Concerning the South Sixth Street project, Clayton said that as of Friday, seven of the 35 workdays have been used.
"We should see continuous work at that location," she said.
Community development director Barb Mack reported Cory Juergens Construction is finishing up the North 13th Street sidewalk project. Mack said she has received positive reports about Juergens' first city project.
In other business, council referred a request to remove sidewalk along North 13th Street to the Streets and Alleys Committee. Andrew and Rozella Swalve had requested to remove the sidewalk at 1338 N. 13th St-which is on the opposite side of the current sidewalk project. Tim Swalve told council the reason for the request is one of safety and because he wanted to improve the landscape of the property.
Council also gave approval to a proposed exterior remodeling plan for 721 Central Avenue. Matt Stine is in the final phase of purchasing the former site of the Repair Center and Exhaust Pros and has begun interior remodeling for his business, American Muscle Auto Restoration, Inc.