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Barron OKs CDBG application steps for LaSalle Phase 3 after MSA presentation
Summary
The City of Barron unanimously approved professional services and three resolutions to pursue a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) application for the LaSalle Phase 3 project after a presentation by MSA consultant Kianna Lindh. The package includes a citizen participation plan and certification of match funds.
Kianna Lindh of engineering/consulting firm MSA appeared before the City of Barron Common Council on March 10 to present the LaSalle Phase 3 project and ask the council to approve steps required for a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) application.
The council voted unanimously to approve a Professional Services Agreement to complete the CDBG application and environmental review. Alderperson Pete Olson moved the approval; Alderperson Joe Johnston seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. Councilmembers then approved a revised Citizen Participation Plan and adopted Resolution 2026-01 to record that plan.
Councilmembers closed the required CDBG citizen-participation public hearing by motion and then voted unanimously to adopt Resolution 2026-02, certifying that match funds are secured and committing the city’s portion of the match. Alderperson Olson moved the match-funds resolution and Alderperson Kelly Thompson seconded.
Finally, the council adopted Resolution 2026-03 authorizing submission of the CDBG application; Alderperson Joe Johnston moved and Alderperson Mo Tollman seconded the motion, and the council approved it unanimously. The minutes record that the council’s motions passed without dissent; they do not include the dollar amounts for the proposed grant or the detailed scope of LaSalle Phase 3.
Why it matters: approving the professional services contract, citizen-participation plan and the resolutions are required procedural steps to apply for CDBG funding. The council’s unanimous votes clear the way for staff and the consultant to finalize and submit the application to the state program. The minutes do not record public speakers or any opposition during the citizen-participation hearing.
Next steps: With the council’s authorization the consultant and staff will proceed with required application materials, environmental review and submission of the CDBG application on the city’s behalf. The minutes do not specify a filing deadline or the amount of match funds already secured.
