Harris council adopts resolution to apply for state facilities funding, selects Chosen Valley for geotechnical work

The Harris City Council voted on Feb. 9 to adopt Resolution 2026-03, authorizing an application to the Minnesota Public Facilities Authority (MPFA) for project funding, and selected Chosen Valley to perform geotechnical borings for upcoming water-looping and I-35 extension projects.

Council discussion addressed project eligibility and funding timelines tied to the MPFA application. On a motion by Councilmember Borash, seconded by Councilmember Pearson, the council adopted Resolution 2026-03; the motion carried unanimously. The council earlier reviewed proposals from ITT and Chosen Valley for geotechnical borings and approved selecting Chosen Valley on a motion by Councilmember Pearson, seconded by Councilmember Siedow.

Bollig Engineering provided an update on right-of-way establishment and utility layout; the council took no formal action on that update during the meeting. The Nagell Appraisal & Consulting update was noted with completion anticipated by the end of February. No action on assessment process or ordinance updates was recorded at this meeting beyond acknowledging Planning Commission recommendations for Ordinances 54.02 and 54.03.

By adopting the resolution, the council authorized staff to pursue state facilities funding via MPFA for projects described in staff materials. The record does not specify the exact funding amount requested in the application.