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Madelia adopts stormwater resilience plan for Joy Avenue funding push
Summary
City staff said the stormwater climate resilience plan is complete and will be coordinated with county commissioners to pursue grant funding for Joy Avenue improvements, including larger storm lines and ponding; plan follows community sessions on flooding in the northwest part of town.
City staff reported that the stormwater climate resilience plan is complete and that the county will also consider approving the plan so the city can pursue grant funding for Joy Avenue improvements.
The plan, which staff said was shared as a large attachment to the council packet, was developed after community sessions over the winter to identify flooding causes and brainstorm solutions in the city’s northwest corner. Potential projects discussed include upsized storm lines and ponding to reduce localized flooding.
Staff characterized the plan as an important step to secure future funding for Joy Avenue and related drainage projects; no construction contract or funding award was finalized during the workshop.
