Glenwood Municipal Utilities

This document outlines a capital improvement plan for the Glenwood Municipal Utilities' Wastewater Treatment Facility (WWTF). The plan addresses the facility's age and aims to ensure compliance with changing regulations by constructing a new WWTF and replacing the aged sewer system. Key components include pursuing significant funding, such as a $50 million low-interest loan over 40 years, and implementing a new 'Capital Improvement WWTF Fee' starting in 2026. User rates for both sewer and water services are projected to increase gradually over the next 3 to 4 years, including a 2.5% inflationary adjustment, to cover operating expenditures and finance the project.

The Glenwood Municipal Utilities Board of Trustees convened for a special meeting, during which they addressed several key items. The agenda and the minutes from the previous meeting on November 19, 2025, were approved. A customer's sewer issues were discussed, with the board deciding to consult with the GMU attorney and Superintendent Malcom tasked with following up. A public hearing was held to approve the 2026 calendar year budget and an amended 2025 budget. Resolution # 741-25, adopting the 2025 amended budget, and Resolution #742-25, adopting the 2026 calendar year budget, were both approved. Superintendent Malcom provided updates on recent power outages.

The Glenwood Municipal Utilities Board of Trustees convened to discuss several key issues. The board addressed a customer request to review policies regarding low-income households and those with disabilities, and they agreed to schedule a work session to review relevant policies and procedures. A public hearing was held and closed regarding a Sewer Revenue Loan and Disbursement Agreement, followed by the approval of Resolution #737-25, which authorized and secured the payment of a Sewer Revenue Loan. Northland Public Finance presented an overview of financing options. Updates were given on the WWTF Improvement project, a discussion was held regarding a request for water service along 195th St., and water and sewer availability for an extension for 70-100 homes in Timberlane was reviewed.

The Glenwood Municipal Utilities Board of Trustees convened for a meeting covering various topics. The agenda was approved, along with the minutes from a special meeting on June 30, 2025. Claims for the month were reviewed and approved. The board reviewed the 2024 final audit report and approved it. Future water/sewer development needs were discussed, including a review of the WWTP design subcontract agreement between Eagle Engineering and SEH. Resolution 735-26 was approved to set a public hearing date for a Sewer Revenue Loan and Disbursement Agreement, with a principal amount not to exceed $4,300,000. Resolution #735-25 regarding a lien on property was also approved. There was a discussion about a request for water service along 195th St., and Engineer Zimmerer will attend a Board of Supervisors meeting to discuss the request to extend water along 195th St. Superintendent Malcom provided an update on the Water Distribution system. City Administrator Mitch Kolf provided an update on city projects, and Mayor Young reported that the City of PJ has sold three more lots.

The Glenwood Municipal Utilities Board of Trustees convened to discuss benefit renewal options, requesting a meeting with Assured Partners. The 2026 preliminary budget amendment to the 2025 budget was presented and approved pending a change in the capital improvement fee, with a public hearing set for November 26, 2025. Additionally, the board approved a resolution for a lien on property.