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Public Works proposes mill-and-overlay for 8th Avenue and seeks quick start on $2.5M solar project to capture federal tax credits
Summary
DPW recommended a lower‑cost mill/overlay and temporary repair for 8th Avenue rather than full reconstruction; director also urged moving the municipal solar project from design into construction planning before July 2026 to maximize federal tax credits and grant eligibility
Public Works Director (Eric) told the finance committee Sept. 30 that staff recommend a mill‑and‑overlay repair for E. 8th Avenue (from West Hill Drive to West Wausau Avenue) in 2026 as a lower‑cost stopgap rather than a full reconstruction and stormwater redo, and that the department plans to pursue state and federal funding for a larger rebuild if needed.
Director Eric described a recommendation to repair the blown‑out section and perform a mill/overlay estimated at about…
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