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Council authorizes advance of MnDOT state-aid funds to cover shortfall on 2026 street project

New Prague City Council · February 18, 2026
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Summary

City engineering staff described a funding shortfall for the 2026 street and utility improvement project and the council approved a resolution to advance future MnDOT municipal state-aid funds (estimated request ~$470,000; estimated flexibility disbursement $950,000) to allow the project to proceed; approval was unanimous 4-0.

City engineering staff (Chris) told the New Prague City Council the 2026 street and utility improvement project will require more state-aid than the city currently has on hand and recommended advancing future MnDOT municipal state-aid to cover the gap.

Chris said the municipal state-aid balance is about $480,000 while the project estimate for the state's contribution is about $881,000; staff proposed an advance and…

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