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Isanti council approves request to advance up to $762,000 in municipal state aid for road and sidewalk projects
Summary
The council voted 4-0 to request an advance of municipal state aid funds—amended to a $762,000 cap—to cover unfinished projects and to preserve the option to fund Railroad Avenue, South Passage railroad planking, and a Main Street sidewalk infill.
The Isanti City Council voted to authorize a request to the state for an advance of municipal state aid funds, amending staff’s proposal during discussion to set a cap of $762,000. City Engineer Jason Cook explained the mechanics: Minnesota’s state-aid program allows cities to request advances of future allotments (up to five years in certain circumstances) to close out prior projects and preserve capacity to start new ones.
Cook said the advance includes placeholders to cover…
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