City Council Meeting 3/17/26

The City Council meeting of Coon Rapids on March 17, 2026, included several procurement and budget-related discussions. The council approved final payments and contract awards for street reconstruction and crack sealing projects, awarding contracts to Northwest Asphalt Incorporated, Allied Blacktop Company ($130,000), and Pearson Brothers Incorporated ($54,900). They also approved easement agreements with Excel Energy for a highway interchange project and a partial release of a development agreement for the Port Riverwalk area. Budget amendments were adopted to carry forward unspent capital funds from 2025 to 2026, totaling over $2.7 million across various funds, including equipment and construction projects. Additionally, the council authorized a purchase agreement for a single-family property related to the 610 East River Road interchange project. A resolution supporting a Metropolitan Council Livable Communities Grant application for an affordable housing project was also approved, with no direct city funding involved. Public comments addressed community safety, environmental concerns, and local law enforcement. The meeting concluded with acknowledgments of community efforts and upcoming agenda items.