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Council weighs getting an economic-development and trails plan to boost grant competitiveness
Summary
Council discussed pursuing an economic-development and trails plan to improve the town’s chances for grants that fund trails, roads, and economic projects; staff said consultants can prepare a 30-year plan and that grant administrators favor applications with such plans attached.
Councilmembers said Wallsburg would strengthen its grant applications for trails and economic-development projects by producing a formal plan that outlines priorities and implementation steps. Staff reported contacts with consultants and grant programs that can deliver planning work so the town does not have to manage all the red tape internally.
One council member noted past applications were less competitive because the town lacked an economic-development component. "Your chances are much, much better if we have a plan attached to it," a council member said. The council directed staff to pursue information on deadlines and proposal requirements for upcoming grant rounds.
