City leaders took official steps Monday night to get the ball rolling on two big projects. First, they approved a Community Development Block Grant for $700,000 for street improvements. The State of Kansas, through the Department of Commerce, will shoulder $492,086 of the expenses; Humboldt, $210,894. About 44 blocks of downtown Humboldt are slated for work. Bruce Boettcher of BG Consultants is overseeing the work. The planning of the project is complete, Boettcher said, with the design phase to be next. Council members also approved a public hearing for April 11 to discuss the funding of a $13 million upgrade to the city’s water system. The city is applying for the loan through the United States Department of Agriculture.
Source: The Iola Register
