Grant City Council Meeting - 02/04/2026
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Approval of regular and consent agenda
Cooperative agreement with Washington County for Highway 12 safe routes to school trail
Snow removal and winter maintenance for County Road 12 trail
Approval of 2026 patching and pothole repair contract
Mccus Road project initiation and improvement strategies
Areas of Interest (4)
- Conflict between Grant and Washington County over trail snow removal maintenance responsibility
- City of Grant shifts from petition-driven to council-initiated road improvement projects for Mccus Road
- Financial viability of Safe Routes to School grant hinges on city partnership with Washington County
- Selection of Arc Paving over lower-cost hourly competitor FPI based on efficiency and local presence
Votes (3)
Approval of regular and consent agenda
Moved by Council Member · Seconded by Council Member
Approve cooperative agreement with Washington County for CR 12 trail and assign snow removal responsibility
Moved by Mayor Gepher · Seconded by Council Member
Award 2026 patching and pothole contract to Arc Paving
Moved by Council Member · Seconded by Council Member
Notable Quotes (2)
If the city decides not to move forward with the county road 12 trail segment, the entire grant including the connection to the school campus is at risk.
I'd move that we award the 2026 contract to Arc Paving.
People (5)
BradCity EngineerPresented engineering agreements and road maintenance contracts.
Presented engineering agreements and road maintenance contracts.
Mayor GepherMayorModerated the council meeting and clarified trail maintenance concerns.
Moderated the council meeting and clarified trail maintenance concerns.
Ryan HavesProject ManagerClarified funding and contingencies for the Safe Routes to School grant.
1 quote
Clarified funding and contingencies for the Safe Routes to School grant.
“The safe routes to school grant was in coordination with the school district... so in total we have just over $700,000.”
Discussing financial viability of the trail project.
Dick BrainardMayorConsulted regarding existing winter trail maintenance agreements.
Consulted regarding existing winter trail maintenance agreements.
ChristineCity AdministratorAssisted with document display and meeting coordination.
Assisted with document display and meeting coordination.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (3)
- August: Phase 1 trail design approved
- December 1: Neighborhood meeting regarding Mccus Road
- December 25, 2025: Previous paving contract expiration