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Council hears that SD DOT awarded TAP grant for trail connection; staff awaiting implementation details
Summary
Staff told the council the city received a Transportation Alternatives Program grant to update and extend the local trail along Ash/Hash Creek; application total and implementation timeline were given, but some spoken dollar figures in the record appeared inconsistent and staff said they are awaiting SD DOT guidance on next steps.
City staff announced that the South Dakota Department of Transportation awarded the city a Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) grant to fund trail upgrades that will connect the area along Ash/Hash Creek by the Catholic church, past Hole 6, north on Third Street to Willow and back by the school.
Staff reported an application total of $884,500 and said the city was awarded a grant; the spoken record included additional dollar figures and a match percentage that were inconsistent in the audio transcript and staff said they are awaiting SD DOT confirmation on the exact award amount and next steps for implementation.
The council discussed timing for construction and coordination with adjacent landowners and the Catholic church, and staff noted possible South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks funds that could help reduce the local match. Staff characterized construction as likely at least a year out and said they would report back when SD DOT provides implementation guidance.
No formal council action beyond the announcement was taken at this meeting; staff will return with clarified award numbers and an implementation schedule.
