The West St. Paul City Council on Tuesday night voted to override the mayor’s veto of a construction contract recently awarded for the first phase of the South Robert Street reconstruction project.

The council voted 6-0 to override Mayor Dave Meisinger’s veto, paving the way for the project to move forward.

On Feb. 23, the council unanimously approved a resolution awarding a $23 million bid to Eureka Construction of Lakeville.

Meisinger vetoed the resolution three days later, prompting the council to call Tuesday’s special meeting and vote.

Meisinger, who ousted former Mayor John Zanmiller in November, has been a vocal opponent of the street project, which has ballooned from the original $10.3 million cost because of underestimates, added features and delays.

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