35th Avenue North flood fix funding increase

Minneapolis file 2026-00540, before the Minneapolis City Council. Passed as of 2026-05-30.

Latest action: Published

What it does

Homes and streets near 35th get flood protection The city is spending $1 million more to finish drainage work that keeps water from flooding homes and roads on 35th Avenue North by mid-2028.

The bigger picture

Stormwater system upgrades reduce street flooding citywide Better drainage on 35th Avenue is part of Minneapolis's larger effort to fix stormwater problems that cause street flooding in other neighborhoods too.

What to watch

Project timeline pushed to 2028; delays possible Construction work won't wrap up until mid-2028, so residents near 35th Avenue will live with ongoing construction disruption for two more years.

Official summary

Authorizing an increase to the contract COM0008785 with WSB LLC, in the amount of $1,030,106 for a total amount not to exceed $2,486,244, and an extension through June 30, 2028,for the 35th Avenue North flood mitigation project.

Read the official record for 2026-00540

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