Council approves Grant Street assessment resolution with 7‑year payment amendment after neighborhood opposition

The Sioux Falls City Council voted 8‑0 Feb. 3 to adopt a resolution declaring the necessity to construct street improvements on East Grant Street and to assess the cost to benefited lots, after the council approved an amendment permitting assessment payments in seven equal annual installments.

Wes Phillips of Public Works Engineering told the council the project design calls for a 24‑foot asphalt street with curb and gutter, sidewalk on one side and street lights. To address neighborhood concerns about speeding and parking, staff proposed a narrower roadway with no on‑street parking; the design also reduces cost and improves drainage, Phillips said. Construction was estimated at about $200,000; preliminary assessments were presented in the meeting materials as ranging…