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Council tables $620,000 West Minnesota Park Road project after debate over concrete vs. asphalt
Summary
The council accepted a $250,000 Tangipahoa Parish grant toward repairs for West Minnesota Park Road but voted to table final approval after members raised concerns about using concrete versus asphalt, timing and district priorities; the estimated total project cost is $620,000 with a $370,000 city match.
The Hammond City Council on March 25 voted to table final action on a proposed improvement project for West Minnesota Park Road after extended debate about materials, cost and scheduling.
Staff said Tangipahoa Parish will grant the city $250,000 toward repairs on the segment west of the Southwest Railroad leading to the mall and big-box stores. The administration recommended a concrete reconstruction, citing longer lifespan and past…
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