The difference could be upwards of a million dollars, no one is sure just yet.
City Administrator Cohl Turnquist this past week during the regularly scheduled meeting of the Flandreau City Council, shared that the Project Architect has revised its internal cost estimate on the new fire station, the one that has now been discussed and in the works the better part of the past several years, and its cost has gone from a potential $2.9 million to $3.9 million.
Despite the increased amount, First Savings Bank is still offering the city a 3-year fixed rate at 3.77% or a 4.49% 5-year fixed rate, both adjustable every 5 years thereafter, for the amount on any loan. Council approved the terms this past week but did not commit yet to a loan.

The Fire Station project is scheduled to go to bid in January or February of 2023, further discussion will happen at that time.
Also heard at the latest meeting of the Flandreau City Council:
An update on the proposed bike path. A meeting will be held with the State Recommendation Committee about the proposal on November 15th.
There are now 24 properties in compliance with Code Enforcement, an increase from last year.
Sally Damm Norby and Greg Honl are looking to start an Optimist Club chapter in Flandreau/Moody County. The organization provides program opportunities for youth through service club activities. Anyone who wants more information about the Optimist or Optimist International Program should contact Turnquist at City Office.
Shane Waterman, Engineer from IMEG presented information to Council about a possible upcoming Water/Sewer project. The City has been awarded funds from the government to use for infrastructure improvements. It was also discussed that the city possibly wait on any additional short-term improvements with so many other major projects underway, but the need for additional work done on aging infrastructure remains.