City Projects
Thriving Families - Building the Future. This is what we want for Edgerton. Investing in each other and in our community is important, so that's why we've embarked on a few big projects to make Edgerton an even better place to live now and in the future. We're happy to provide more details, so feel free to stop by City Hall to discuss.
Capital Improvement Plan
After years of planning and preparing, we are excited to be moving forward with a comprehensive plan to replace old utility infrastructure and add new infrastructure where needed. The Plan includes repairing/replacing/adding water mains, sewer mains, storm sewers, streets, curbs & gutters, and sidewalks.
We anticipate that Phase 1 of the Plan will start in the spring of 2024. This phase builds the necessary infrastructure on the south side of the city in order to increase the capacity needed with future phases. In all, there are seven phases planned. Stop by City Hall if you'd like to see a map of our Capital Improvement Plan.
Here's a copy of Phase 1: Capital Improvement Plan - Phase 1-3
Safe Routes to School Plan
Did you know we have 856 kids attending school in Edgerton this year (2023-24)? We believe that kids (and adults) should be able to safely, confidently and conveniently walk, bike and roll to school and in daily life. That's why we've partnered with both the state and federal governments to assist us in paying for nearly 4,600 linear feet of new sidewalk in areas of Edgerton where kids need it most.
Here's a copy of the most recent update to the plan: Safe Routes to School
Small Cities Development Program
Governor Walz announced on September 18, 2023, that Edgerton will be receiving $1,049,375 in economic grant support. The Small Cities Development Program (SCDP) helps cities and counties with funding for housing, public infrastructure and commercial rehabilitation projects. SCDP grants are awarded to Minnesota cities with fewer than 50,000 residents and townships and counties with populations under 200,000. The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) administers the grants, which are part of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Community Development Block Grant Program.
Capital Improvement Plan
After years of planning and preparing, we are excited to be moving forward with a comprehensive plan to replace old utility infrastructure and add new infrastructure where needed. The Plan includes repairing/replacing/adding water mains, sewer mains, storm sewers, streets, curbs & gutters, and sidewalks.
We anticipate that Phase 1 of the Plan will start in the spring of 2024. This phase builds the necessary infrastructure on the south side of the city in order to increase the capacity needed with future phases. In all, there are seven phases planned. Stop by City Hall if you'd like to see a map of our Capital Improvement Plan.
Here's a copy of Phase 1: Capital Improvement Plan - Phase 1-3
Safe Routes to School Plan
Did you know we have 856 kids attending school in Edgerton this year (2023-24)? We believe that kids (and adults) should be able to safely, confidently and conveniently walk, bike and roll to school and in daily life. That's why we've partnered with both the state and federal governments to assist us in paying for nearly 4,600 linear feet of new sidewalk in areas of Edgerton where kids need it most.
Here's a copy of the most recent update to the plan: Safe Routes to School
Small Cities Development Program
Governor Walz announced on September 18, 2023, that Edgerton will be receiving $1,049,375 in economic grant support. The Small Cities Development Program (SCDP) helps cities and counties with funding for housing, public infrastructure and commercial rehabilitation projects. SCDP grants are awarded to Minnesota cities with fewer than 50,000 residents and townships and counties with populations under 200,000. The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) administers the grants, which are part of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Community Development Block Grant Program.
"SCDP grants provide Greater Minnesota communities with financing to address their need for safe and affordable housing and suitable living environments for persons of low to moderate incomes," said DEED Commissioner Matt Varilek. "This funding supports projects that support community vitality and enhance conditions for additional economic growth."
To be eligible for SCDP grants, projects must meet at least one of three federal objectives:- Benefit people of low and moderate incomes based on individual and area income standards;
- Eliminate slum and blight conditions; or
- Address an urgent community need to eliminate a public health or safety threat.
- Residential owner-occupied projects to increase the quality of dwellings. Examples include exterior repairs and replacement projects, insulation, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, lead paint remediation or accessibility modifications.
- Commercial property improvement projects for buildings occupied by retail and independent businesses. This can include facade improvements (e.g. awnings, exterior signs), building code issues and energy efficiency.
- Public facility improvement projects that serve neighborhood or communities, such as community centers, streetscapes, or wastewater treatment projects.
Edgerton will be working with the Southwest MN Housing Partnership to administer the grant.