Grant City Council Meeting - 03/03/2026

Tuesday, March 3, 2026

Approval of regular and consent agendas

Resolution 2026-09: Public hearing and assessment for 2026 Street Improvements (Great Oaks Trail and 66th Street North)

Resolution 2026-10: Feasibility study for 2027 Street Improvements (Mikus Road, Loftton Avenue North, Leeward Circle, 88th Street North)

Washington County Highway 96 Corridor Study Presentation

Areas of Interest (4)

  • Council increases resident assessment interest rates to 5.5%, aligning closer to open-market rates.
  • City expands feasibility study for 2027 road projects to include broader street segments to increase flexibility.
  • Concerns raised regarding equity and assessment fairness for road improvements on Mikus Road.
  • Washington County advances planning for Highway 96 corridor, incorporating multimodal and safety improvements.

Votes (2)

Approve Resolution 2026-09 with 5.5% interest rate

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Greg · Seconded by Not explicitly named

Approve Resolution 2026-10 (ordering feasibility study) with added street scope

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Greg · Seconded by Not explicitly named

Notable Quotes (2)

I think if we went something like five and a half we would be more competitive because it's there is administrative overhead for us.

— Mayor
Assessment Interest RatesDiscussion on setting assessment interest rates.

If you are talking about expanding it to properties that are not immediately adjacent to these roads, you should identify them in this resolution.

— Amanda
Assessment Boundary ExpansionLegal advice on the feasibility study scope.

People (5)

BradStaff/City Planner

Presented 2026/2027 street improvement project details and assessment resolutions.

MayorMayor

Moderated the meeting and led discussions on street assessments and interest rates.

1 quote

“I think if we went something like five and a half we would be more competitive because it's there is administrative overhead for us to do this and we're we're offering people rates that are 2% really below what they could.”

Justifying the increase of interest rates for resident assessments to 5.5%.

GregCouncil Member

Proposed amendments to assessment districts and interest rate modifications.

AmandaCity Attorney

Advised on statutory requirements for special assessments and benefit districts.

Maddie DalmirePlanner

Representing Washington County Public Works for the Highway 96 corridor study.

Places Mentioned

Great Oaks Trail North66th Street NorthMikus RoadLoftton Avenue NorthLeeward Circle88th Street NorthHighway 96Highway 61Highway 95St. Croix River

Events & Meetings (3)

  • January 6, 2026: Approved plans and authorized advertisement for bids
  • February 26, 2026: Bids received
  • April 7, 2026, 6:30 p.m.: Scheduled public hearing for assessment role

Ordinances & Resolutions (2)

2026-09

Resolution for final assessment for 2026 street improvements (Great Oaks Trail and 66th Street North).

2026-10

Resolution ordering a feasibility study for 2027 street improvements (Mikus Rd, Loftton Ave, Leeward Cir, and 88th St North).

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