A motion to abandon the "roundabout" project at 15th & "A" street failed at the last City Council meeting. The issue arose when a vote was needed to separate the roundabout project and the east U.S. 160 resurfacing project which were tied together last year. Because of funding shortfalls at the State level, the U.S. 160 resurfacing project has been postponed until fiscal year 2011.
Council Member Richard Granger made the motion stating rising costs of materials as the setback. Originally estimated at $800,000, the price has risen 50% and is now estimated to be $1.2 million. The City's share will be 10% with the remainder paid for by a KLINK grant. The final cost will not be known until bids on the project are let next year.
Those voting in favor of abandoning the project were Council Members Valentine, Granger, Antonich, and Tracy. Those voting in favor of continuing the roundabout as planned were Council Members Craig, Shimer, Watson, and Buckman. With a 4-4 tie vote, the Mayor was allowed to cast the deciding vote. Mayor Stallbaumer voted "no" on killing the project. The roundabout will continue as scheduled.
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