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Council approves several ordinances and grant submission; Kern Bridge change orders, emergency law‑enforcement ordinance and JAG grant among actions
Summary
The Mankato City Council approved consent change orders for the Kern Bridge project, amended city code on utility rates for users outside city limits, adopted an emergency ordinance clarifying law‑enforcement actions, and authorized submission of the Edward Bryan Memorial JAG grant (with one recusal).
At its regular meeting the Mankato City Council approved multiple measures including a consent calendar change order for the Kern Bridge capital improvement project, an ordinance amendment on rates for utility service outside the city, an emergency ordinance clarifying law enforcement actions, and authorization to apply for the Edward Bryan Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) in partnership with Blue Earth County.
Kern Bridge change orders (consent item H): Staff presented change orders 3, 4, 10 and 11 for CIP 10884, Kern Bridge. Council member Hetampa asked specifically about change order 10, which covers additional ornamental metal railings; staff said the designer (SEH) miscalculated quantities, worked with MnDOT’s historic bridge team and presented a mid‑range option to reduce cost, and that…
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