The City of Middleton City Council convened on January 2, 2025, to address several key agenda items, primarily focusing on infrastructure improvements and maintenance projects.

The meeting commenced with a discussion on the Cemetery Road and State Highway 44 intersection signal project. Public Works Director Jason Van Gilder presented a request for the council to authorize the mayor to ratify a change order with Knife River Corporation. This change order, amounting to $21,971.30, is intended for the installation of concrete curb ramps and thermoplastic markings for a crosswalk on Ninth Street, adjacent to Middleton Heights Elementary School. Van Gilder noted that the school district had expressed willingness to fund the project, although formal confirmation was still pending. The council unanimously approved the motion to ratify the change order.

Following this, the council addressed the installation of pedestrian-activated flashing lights for the same crosswalk. Van Gilder requested authorization to accept a proposal from Southern Idaho Electric Inc. for the installation of Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFB) at a cost not to exceed $18,475. This proposal was also approved without opposition.

The third item on the agenda involved the replacement of membrane diffusers at the city’s wastewater treatment plant (WWTP). Van Gilder sought approval for a proposal from Xylem, dated December 9, 2024, for the replacement of these diffusers at a cost not to exceed $12,273.97. He explained that the diffusers were aging and needed replacement as part of routine maintenance, which had been budgeted for in the current fiscal year. The council approved this proposal as well.

In summary, the meeting highlighted the council's commitment to enhancing public safety and maintaining essential city infrastructure through approved projects related to school crosswalks and wastewater treatment. The council's next steps will involve monitoring the progress of these projects and ensuring timely execution.