Willmar public works staff on Monday removed sidewalk panels and conducted exploratory digging in front of the building at 309 Benson Avenue Southwest to explore the cause of the stormwater issues at that location.
Questions emerged regarding possible contamination of the southwest well field due to assignment of a "moderate" vulnerability to surface water contamination. The short answer is "no" about contamination.
The commission will hear an update on the well field in the south Swansson Field Recreation Complex, as well as potential topics for a joint meeting between the city and Willmar Municipal Utilities.
Although the Willmar Municipal Utilities Commission late Friday afternoon called a special meeting for Monday at noon, there was not a quorum and no business was conducted.
The city of Willmar is proposing the sale of parkland in the south Swansson Field Recreation Complex for a senior housing development, which is being opposed by various stakeholders and residents.