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Council approves engineering contract, rail-spur support and lease MOU to advance industrial park work

Crookston City Council · January 6, 2026
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Summary

Council approved a contract with Houston Engineering for grant administration, endorsed support for MRSI phase 2 railroad spur extension and approved an MOU to lease city land to Minnesota Northern for the spur; staff said no city match is required for the lease and that Houston's bid is up to $23,000.

The Crookston City Council approved several resolutions to move forward with industrial‑park infrastructure and grant administration. Council authorized a contract with Houston Engineering to manage reporting and administration tied to a $3.3 million EDA grant and an anticipated BDPI grant;…

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