Public Hearing on 6th Avenue W Project for March 16, 2026

The City of International Falls, Minnesota held a public hearing on March 16, 2026, regarding the proposed 6th Avenue West Project, which involves surface stabilization and paving improvements from 17th Street to 19th Street. The project is estimated at just under $170,000, with the city covering 10% of the cost and the remaining 90% assessed to property owners along the route. The assessment would be paid over 10 years through property taxes. Residents and council members discussed the benefits of the project, including dust control and improved road conditions, and the potential for competitive contractor pricing due to other paving projects in town. The hearing gathered public input and clarified the financing and assessment process, with the matter scheduled for a council vote at the next city council meeting.