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ITEM: 5F
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: August 26, 2025
PREPARED BY: Josh Eppen, Facilities Manager
PRESENTED BY: Nick Monserud, Public Works Director/City Engineer
AGENDA ITEM: Resolution Approving Purchase of Dehumidifying Equipment for
the Water Treatment Plant
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt a resolution approving the purchase of dehumidifying equipment for the Water Treatment
Plant.
BACKGROUND:
The Water Treatment Plant (WTP) is the backbone of the city’s water supply system. Within the
WTP there are multiple dehumidifiers that run year-round to keep condensation from forming on
the critical infrastructure within the plant. The condensation occurs naturally when cold ground
water is pumped into the warmer atmosphere inside the plant. The current dehumidifiers are from
the original construction of the treatment plant in 2008 and have reached the expected
replacement interval for dehumidifiers.
Staff recently solicited quotes from three companies for dehumidifiers and destratification fans to
improve dehumidification efficiency and reduce energy usage. Two companies responded with
the results noted below:
Company Estimate
Sylvane $54,735
Growershouse $65,099
Ferguson No estimate provided
Staff recommend Council approval to purchase the dehumidifying equipment from Sylvane in the
total amount of $54,735. Staff will install the equipment once it is purchased from Sylvane.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The 2025 Water Utility Fund includes $150,000 for Building & Building Improvements (601-
49400.00-55520.00). The $54,735 cost to replace the the dehumidifying equipment will be paid
from this fund.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Motion and second as part of the consent agenda to adopt a resolution approving the
purchase of dehumidifying equipment for the Water Treatment Plant.
2. Motion and second to remove this item from the consent agenda for further discussion.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Resolution
City of Prior Lake | 4646 Dakota Street SE | Prior Lake MN 55372
4646 Dakota Street SE
Prior Lake, MN 55372
RESOLUTION 25-
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF DEHUMIDIFYING EQUIPMENT FOR
THE WATER TREATMENT PLANT
Motion By: Second By:
WHEREAS, eliminating condensation and keeping the air dry at the Water Treatment Plant
is critical to maximizing the lifespan of the plant infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, the current dehumidifiers are from the original construction of the water
treatment plant in 2008 and have reached their expected replacement interval;
and
WHEREAS, staff solicited the following quotes to replace the dehumidifying equipment:
Company Quote
Sylvane $54,735
Growershouse $65,099
Ferguson No estimate provided
and
WHEREAS, staff recommend Council approval to purchase the dehumidifying equipment
from Sylvane in the total amount of $54,735; and
WHEREAS, the Water Utility Fund has adequate funding for this purchase.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PRIOR LAKE,
MINNESOTA as follows:
1. The recitals set forth above are incorporated herein.
2. The City Council hereby authorizes the purchase of the dehumidifying equipment for the
Water Treatment Plant in the amount of $54,735.
3. Funding for this project shall come from the Water Utility fund 601-49400.00-55520.00.
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Passed and adopted by the Prior Lake City Council on this 26 day of August 2025.
VOTE Briggs Braid Churchill Lake Hellier
Aye
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Nay
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Abstain
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Absent
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Jason Wedel, City Manager