City Council approves $298K for Lulisu Park road replacement using CIP and sales tax

The Woodbury County Board of Supervisors convened on July 8, 2025, to discuss funding allocations for various projects, with a primary focus on road replacement at Lulisu Park. The meeting highlighted the need for financial planning to address infrastructure improvements while managing available resources.

During the session, Supervisor Matthew Nelson proposed utilizing $225,000 from local option sales tax (LOST) funds for the road project, alongside additional funding from the current fiscal year’s Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). He emphasized the importance of balancing the budget while ensuring that necessary repairs and upgrades are completed, particularly for the Human Resources office and the courthouse in Anthon, which he described as being in "sad shape."

The discussion revealed that the county has approximately $228,000 in LOST funds, with a portion earmarked for other conservation projects. Nelson suggested that the road replacement project would require a total of $298,232, with $85,700 coming from the fiscal year 26 CIP and the remainder sourced from LOST. He expressed a preference for using funds with more restrictions first, to maintain flexibility for future projects.

The board members engaged in a thorough discussion about the best approach to funding, weighing the implications of drawing from different financial sources. Ultimately, a motion was made to approve the funding for the road replacement project, which was seconded and passed without further discussion.

This meeting underscored the county's commitment to addressing infrastructure needs while navigating budgetary constraints, setting the stage for future discussions on resource allocation and project prioritization.