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EGF: concrete…sirens…and park upgrades

By Doug Barrett Feb 21, 2024 | 8:44 AM

Strata Corporation has the green light to install a temporary second ready mixed concrete plant in East Grand Forks.
The city council approved the Special Use Permit last night (Tuesday) to help speed the process up – when needed. The site will be used in 2024 as part of a road project on Highway 220.
Community Development Director Nancy Ellis says the permit would extend beyond that date.
The facility would be located off Business Highway 2 near the Public Works building.

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The LaFave Park improvement project will move forward in East Grand Forks. The city council awarded the bid to RJ Zavoral & Sons last night (Tuesday) in the amount of $1.78 million dollars.
The Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trail Commission will cover roughly 80% of the bill.
The work includes a new boat ramp…improved roads…and parking lots.

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East Grand Forks is ready to replace its 23 year old outdoor early warn-ing system.
The city council approved the new sirens last night (Tuesday) at a cost of $107,000 dollars.
Fire Chief Jeff Boushee says there are currently four sirens that blanket East Grand Forks and they are nearing the end of their lifespan. He says the system provides good coverage with the exception of the campground and downtown area. To fill that void one of the existing si-rens will be moved to Fire Station 1 to improve the coverage.
The installation would take place this summer.

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