The council authorized two pay requests tied to the city’s water tower and transmission line work: $480,005.63 to Dami Construction (transmission line work) and $744,866.50 to Landmark Structures (tower foundations/installation). City engineer Stu reported that pipe installation had progressed to Eighth Avenue and pilings for the tower foundation were largely installed, and he recommended payment to both contractors.

Council also approved a final pay request of $137,009.59 and a change order of $117,002.50 for CWF Masonry for the city’s concrete maintenance repair project. Staff explained that the project’s actual costs and change order exceeded initial bid expectations but funds were available in the budget and the work links to the planned chip seal route for the following year.

During discussion, the mayor thanked CWF Masonry and subcontractors Great Plains Concrete Pumping and Jensen Rock and Sand for providing volunteer concrete work at a new playground near First Baptist Church. The council approved both pay requests and the change order by roll-call votes.

The council also approved the bills and payroll for the pay period Oct. 19–Nov. 1 by roll-call vote.