City and school plan coordinated safety steps; Safe Routes grant requires roughly $300,000 local match

Feb 26, 2026

City Clerk/Administrator Jana Elton and School Administrator Gina Morken agreed to coordinate snow removal and emergency drills; Elton noted a Safe Routes to School grant with an approximate $300,000 local match and encouraged sharing grant leads and donations.

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City Clerk/Administrator Jana Elton and Spring Grove School Administrator Gina Morken discussed coordination to improve student safety, including prioritized snow removal near the school and planning a joint emergency drill involving city, fire and ambulance personnel to familiarize new staff with procedures.

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