City of Lowell's City Council Worksession Meeting, Monday, April 20, 2026 Part 2

The City of Lowell's City Council held a worksession meeting on April 20, 2026, primarily discussing the city's street and water infrastructure funding. Council members reviewed the local street fund projections, noting potential deficits by 2030-31 and the importance of securing grants such as Category B and Small Urban to complete road projects. There was debate about balancing funding priorities between road repairs and mitigating rising water and sewer rates, with some council members advocating for delaying less critical road projects to provide relief on water bills. The council emphasized the need to avoid using road funds for other purposes and discussed exploring alternative funding sources, including federal infrastructure grants. No formal votes or contract awards were recorded, but the discussion highlighted budget allocation challenges and the need for future formal updates on the street plan and a separate session on water rates.