as city administrator in Branson, MO on Wednesday, May 24th.
It appears to be connected to a multi-million dollar mismanagement of a road
project.
The city got part of a road project done on a major thoroughfare, Highway
76, and then the city ran out of money to finish it. Malinen told the
council they could either stop work as things stood or attempt to finish the
portions that were under construction. Both options would cost the city
millions it didn't have. The deficit at present for project completion of
the current phase is $11.7 million. There are 5 phases to the project.
Malinen was attempting to get a loan to cover the shortfall.
The Highway 76 project was expected to cost the city $80 million overall.
The city is now seeking to sell a city owned bronze sculpture memorializing
US Soldiers which was appraised several years ago for $28 million.
The police chief was named interim city administrator.
John M. Kysylyczyn
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Roseville, MN 55113
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Mayor of Roseville, MN 2000-2004