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City to pursue $580,918 in state small‑cities funds to help pay for stormwater pond work

New Prague City Council · August 5, 2025

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Staff told the council the city is holding $580,918 in DEED Small Cities Development Program funds and recommended investigating whether a property‑by‑property slum‑and‑blight declaration could unlock those funds to help build the long‑planned stormwater pond; council gave direction to pursue the option and work with consultant Bolton & Menk.

City staff reported that New Prague holds $580,918 in Small Cities Development Program (SCDP) funds from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) that must be used or returned.

Staff said DEED confirmed the funds could be used for…

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