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The Sidney City Council reviewed a proposal to possibly increase funds earmarked for trails improvements.

The City has about $700,000 in taxes collected by Cabala's for the purpose of trail projects within and adjacent to the dedicated Enhanced Employment Area, generally just north of the Cabela's retail and corporate complexes.

In the City Council's Sept. 28 meeting, the council was presented with the idea of using the funds to seek larger grants.

City Manager David Scott proposed the City partner with Jason Nelke of Keep Sidney Beautiful (KSB) to seek grants for trail improvements. Prelim...