City Council approves $275,000 for Little Sioux Paul Park road replacement project

The Woodbury County Board of Supervisors convened on July 8, 2025, to discuss key funding and project updates, primarily focusing on road replacement initiatives. The meeting began with the approval of $275,000 in funds sourced from Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and loss funds designated for a one-mile road replacement at Little Sioux Park.

Ryan provided an update regarding the reallocation of unspent prior year CIP funds. He noted that while these funds can be reallocated, a reallocation hearing must be held for fiscal year 2024 due to the absence of specific language in the original documentation. For fiscal year 2026, the funds can also be utilized, but additional wording will be required in the borrowing documents. The available amounts in the 2024 CIP are $90,800, while the 2026 CIP holds $85,700.

The total cost for the new project was reported to be $298,232. Dan Heisel from Woodbury Conservation confirmed that he had communicated with the contractor to ensure the project could proceed as planned, although the costs were slightly higher than anticipated.

The board acknowledged the importance of this project and took the time to ensure all details were thoroughly discussed, given the limited agenda for the meeting. The discussions highlighted the board's commitment to maintaining infrastructure and addressing funding processes effectively.