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Yankton City Manager Amy Nelson Looks to new Projects

Yankton City Manager Amy Nelson Looks to new Projects

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Despite lower than expected tax revenue last year, Yankton’s City Manager says she is ready to push ahead with new projects.
Amy Nelson says some ideas may seem small……

Nelson says she is also ready to restart discussions about the future of the Memorial Park Pool…..

Nelson says it would probably take an opt out or bond vote to make major upgrades to the pool…..

Nelson says the city will also begin single stream recycling, and move ahead on the major water plant project this year.

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