Lansing City Council hears update on Hazard Mitigation Plan, funding request from Main Street Lansing at regular session

by Joshua Sharpe

The Lansing City Council met Monday, November 18 to address a range of agenda items, including a water/sewer forgiveness request, project contracts, policy updates, and department reports. No citizen concerns were raised during this meeting.

HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN
Allamakee County Emergency Management Coordinator Corey Snitker presented an update on the Allamakee County Hazard Mitigation Plan. He emphasized the significance of Chapter Five of the Plan, which outlines potential projects for grant funding. Snitker stated, “The most important chapter is Chapter Five. That’s actually the Hazard Mitigation Plan projects or potential projects.”

Snitker encouraged the council to submit Notices of Interest (NOIs) for available grants, mentioning specific projects like back-up generators and storm sirens, noting the City of Waterville was able to take advantage of such funding. He also explained that federal disaster mitigation grants cover 75% of project costs, with additional contributions split between state (10%) and local governments (15%).

MAIN STREET LANSING BUDGET REQUEST
Jackie Cooper, executive director for Main Street Lansing, updated the council on Main Street Lansing projects and submitted a request to the council for $20,000 in funding for the upcoming fiscal year, an increase from the $15,000 allocated in previous years. Cooper stated, “In previous years, we have requested $15,000 in funding... I would like to formally request $20,000 in funding to ensure that, in addition to the continuing impactful projects I shared earlier, we can expand our efforts to bring even greater value to Lansing.”

Cooper highlighted the organization’s contributions to the community, including over 676 volunteer hours during the past fiscal year and more than 37,000 volunteer hours since 2012. She also outlined plans for a targeted advertising campaign on platforms such as Hulu and YouTube to promote local businesses and events.

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