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Alexandria to receive new COVID grant
More than $2.24 million was distributed to Minnesota cities through the COVID Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act. Written By: Al Edenloff | 7:10 am, May 11, 2021
It will be used for state-aid road projects in the city.
More than $2.24 million was distributed to Minnesota cities through the act. The amount was based on the city’s 2021 total municipal state aid allocation.
The money will be available after July 1.
Following are other items from the Alexandria City Council s May 10 meeting not covered in other council stories.
Energy savings agreement approved
The council approved a guaranteed energy savings agreement with Apex Facility Solutions to install dehumidification unit controls at the Runestone Community Center.
Alexandria leaders take oath of office; they re ready for 2021
The ceremony was a celebration of their rise to office, a time to bid a fond farewell to long-time council member and Mayor Sara Carlson, and an opportunity for Osterberg to outline her philosophy and goals as the city’s new mayor. Written By: Al Edenloff | ×
While taking the oath of office from City Attorney Tom Jacobson on Thursday, Dec. 31, mayor-elect Bobbie Osterberg put a hand on a Bible her father used when he confirmed in 1936. Her husband, Paul, held the Bible. (Al Edenloff / Echo Press)
Alexandria city leaders are now ready to face the challenges and opportunities of the New Year.