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Rib Lake village board OKs paying engineer more for water tower

Rib Lake village board OKs paying engineer more for water tower
The city crew is unloading the new dock that will be installed on the East side of the Medford Mill Pond just west of the gas station. It is 28 feet long with a 8 x 16 foot platform. The dock was purchased by the Taylor County Sportsmans Club to help provide additional opportunities to enjoy the Mill Pond and will be installed shortly after ice out. Joe Harris and the city guys will help with installation and shoreline access. SUBMITTED
Rib Lake village board OKs paying engineer more for water tower
The city crew is unloading the new dock that will be installed on the East side of the Medford Mill Pond just west of the gas station. It is 28 feet long with a 8 x 16 foot platform. The dock was purchased by the Taylor County Sportsmans Club to help provide additional opportunities to enjoy the Mill Pond and will be installed shortly after ice out. Joe Harris and the city guys will help with installation and shoreline access. SUBMITTED

The Rib Lake Village Board approved a pay increase for the engineering firm for the upcoming water tower rehabilitation project.

The tower rehabilitation, s...

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