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Virginia seeks Army Corps funding to dredge Silver Creek after flooding
Summary
Virginia City Council approved a letter of intent to seek Section 569 funds from the U.S. Army Corps for a dredging project on Silver Creek to reduce flooding; councilors discussed city share and coordination with neighboring jurisdictions and state agencies.
Virginia City councilors voted Jan. 7 to approve a letter of intent requesting Section 569 funding from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Northeastern Minnesota Environmental Infrastructure program to dredge and repair Silver Creek.
Council action: The council approved staff’s request to submit the letter of intent and pursue Army Corps funding to contract dredging and bank work on Silver Creek. Councillor Johnson moved the motion and Councillor Freeland supported it; the motion passed by voice vote.
Why it matters: City staff and councilors said the work aims to maintain creek banks and reduce recurring flooding that is…
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