Watertown City Council to Vote on Accepting Isabella First Addition Infrastructure
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council on Monday night will consider Resolution No. 26‑26, formally accepting public infrastructure installed within the Isabella First Addition following completion of the one‑year warranty period. The item appears on the regular agenda and is submitted by City Manager Alan Stager.
Resolution No. 26‑26 confirms the City’s Acceptance Certificate for Isabella First Addition and officially transfers ownership and long‑term maintenance responsibilities for the subdivision’s public improvements to the City of Watertown.
A line from the resolution states:
“The Acceptance Certificate is confirmed, and the developer’s responsibility for the improvements ends.”
This action is required after the City certifies completion of the work and the one‑year warranty period has expired.
Background and Project History
The Isabella First Addition project included installation of:
Street Improvements
· 245.5 square yards of 6‑inch asphalt paving over 12‑inch aggregate base
· 216 linear feet of curb and gutter
· A turn lane on 33rd Street SW
Storm Sewer Improvements
· One 24‑inch storm sewer safety end
· 6 linear feet of 24‑inch storm sewer
Sanitary Sewer Improvements
· 984 linear feet of 8‑inch PVC sanitary sewer
· 1,054 linear feet of 10‑inch PVC sanitary sewer
· 122 linear feet of 6‑inch PVC sanitary sewer
· Six 48‑inch manholes
These improvements were installed by Clausen & Sons Construction LLC, LL & Sons Excavating, Inc., Timmons Construction, and Duininck Inc., on behalf of developer Steven Horning.
Warranty and Inspection
The City issued the Certificate of Completion on July 15, 2025. The one‑year warranty period ended July 15, 2026.
A warranty inspection was conducted on June 18, 2026 by City staff and the developer’s engineer, Aason Engineering Co. Inc. The Acceptance Certificate states:
“All work on this Contract has been completed and is compliant with the terms and conditions of the Development Agreement, Contract, Subdivision Regulations, and Specifications.”
No exceptions were noted.
Why Acceptance Matters
Formal acceptance:
· Transfers maintenance responsibility to the City
· Allows the infrastructure to be incorporated into the municipal system
· Confirms the developer has met all obligations under the subdivision agreement
This is a standard step for new subdivisions once warranty requirements are satisfied.
The Watertown City Council meets Monday, September 21, 2026. This item is listed on the regular agenda, meaning it is open for discussion and a vote.
