We’re in the money!

Munson could not be more excited, Christmas is coming early this year;

Now that the economic stimulus bill is signed, city leaders in KELOLAND are wondering how much will come their way for local projects.  We spoke with Sioux Falls Mayor Dave Munson about where the city could use the financial boost the most. 

And to make it look like I really care I will only mention NEEDED infrastructure projects.

Munson says the levee improvement program tops his list.  The new flood plain affects about 1600 properties, which is why the levees need to be raised in Sioux Falls. 

“To have the flood insurance that they’re going to have to pay for those properties to up to the level it is, that’s not acceptable,” Munson said. 

But charging extra retail taxes on groceries to old ladies on fixed incomes is perfectly acceptable.

Next on the list is Highway 100. The city needs about $100 million to finish the 17-mile project.  It connects Interstate 90 to I-29 at the Tea exit and is expected to encourage further development on the east side. 

Hey, Dave, might wanna mention that 90% of that project is a state and county project, not a city project, not sure if Jodi forgot to send you the memo.

“We’re so fortunate, in Sioux Falls, we’re growing in every quadrant of the city, we really need to have the stimulus package proposals out there to really help,” Munson said.

While we are $100 million behind on current infrastructure and maintenance! Woo-Hoo! Because instead of spending the 2nd penny on roads and such we blew it on ‘Fun’ projects.