Priority needs to be placed on one of the projects to determine which one gets federal funding.
Construction could begin on either project in 2002. Committee member Stephan Podrygula was the only member to vote against placing priority on the 27th Street Southeast project. Podrygula said the city should not place priority on a project that is located outside city limits. The 27th Street project is located near SunPrairie Grains and United Building Center while the 16th Street project is located near Arrowhead Shopping Center. Podrygula added that if an overpass is built on 27th Street, a cost-sharing agreement should be reached with Ward County.