LINN — At a special meeting last Tuesday, March 4, Linn aldermen approved an estimate for $132,000 to build a new restroom at the Linn City Park, awarding the job to MOX Properties of Linn. 

Mayor Dwight Massey suggested that Bill #2025-002, which would authorize him to enter the construction contract with MOX Properties, be changed to allow Aldermen Bill Turner to sign the agreement for the bathroom project.

“Mr. Turner has done a lot of the legwork on this, and he has kept us on track, so I would like him to sign off on this project,” Massey said. “I’m confident in what he has brought us and what he has put together.”

The other aldermen agreed wholeheartedly.

Alderman Dustin Flamm laughingly suggested that the restroom for the All-Inclusive Playground could be named after Turner.

Aldermen also approved a contract with M&D Electrical for $20,534, with $3,100 to come back to the city out of the original bid for electrical work included in MOX Construction’s bid. Turner also received bids from Jeffries Electrical ($40,916), and Meyer Electric ($36,273).

“I think this would be M&D Electrical’s first commercial job, although they did the lights over at the school’s football field,” said Turner.

He added that MOX Construction was willing to work with any of the three electrical companies. “My feeling is they work together all the time, and it would be easier,” Turner said. “There is also quite a bit of difference in the price.”

City Clerk Carrie Grellner noted that M&D Electrical was a local company whose owner graduated from State Tech.

Turner jokingly asked if Massey could check to see if they had good grades when they went to school.

“No, ethically, but I probably could find out,” Massey said with a big laugh.

“They seem knowledgeable,” Turner said.

Aldermen were concerned that the electrical for the pavilion may need to be reconsidered to allow for enough power. An additional charging station could also be installed for the All-Inclusive Playground.

Turner was authorized to make the needed adjustments.