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Little Falls authorizes grant applications for Eighteenth Street NE roundabout project
Summary
City staff requested and council approved submittal of multiple grant applications (Transportation Alternatives, Carbon Reduction, Local Partnership and a TED federal request) to fund an Eighteenth Street NE roundabout and related improvements; projected construction if funded is around 2027.
City staff presented three resolutions authorizing applications for transportation-related grants to help fund improvements on Trunk Highway 27 / Eighteenth Street NE, including a proposed roundabout.
Greg explained the city has applied for a TED (transportation economic development) federal grant and is seeking to supplement that request with state programs: Carbon Reduction, Transportation Alternatives, and the Local Partnership Program. The intent is to combine state and federal sources as matches to minimize the city’s out-of-pocket expense. Staff said award notification is pending and, if funding is secured, the project schedule could target construction in 2027.
Council voted to adopt the three resolutions to submit the grant applications and pursue matching funds. Council members discussed hearing from a peer city about trail alignment and potential federal funding for complex fixes, underscoring the value of pursuing federal dollars where possible.
