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Council hears early talks with county on 1st Avenue SE turnback; utilities and annexation are central issues
Summary
City engineer Matt briefed the council on preliminary negotiations with Lee County over a possible turnback of 1st Avenue Southeast. Staff said the city likely would replace most underground utilities (city‑owned) and may bond street costs, while annexing right‑of‑way could yield additional state aid mileage.
City engineer Matt updated the council on early discussions with Lee Seward County about a potential turnback of 1st Avenue Southeast to New Prague control.
Matt said the majority of underground utilities along the corridor are owned by the city and would likely require replacement, meaning the city would bear those utility costs. He…
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