By Sara StrongThe Luverne Economic Development Authority is taking steps to control weeds in open lots in newer subdivisions.People living in the Evergreen and Sybesma additions have complained to the city about dandelion and other weed infestations in the unsold residential lots. The LEDA decided to spray for broadleaf weeds and alfalfa and mow the lots as soon as possible. Then in the fall, it will seed rye grass to cover the lots. The ground should have enough cover left to hold down dirt through the summer.Nate Golla, on behalf of the Luverne Farm Store, made the recommendation to seed rye grass in the fall because it might not grow if planted now. The Sybesma Addition has more open lots and has been planted with alfalfa to be harvested. The city has a year left on that contract, but will also try the weed control after the current crop is cut.For the 13.6 acres in Evergreen, it will cost $1,940 for spraying, $5,811 for grass seed and $1,800 for inner seeding. The Luverne Farm Store will contract with the city for these services.In other business, the LEDA:oAgain extended the loan repayment for Blue Mound Soy, which owes $40,000 plus interest to the LEDA. The money was borrowed to explore constructing and operating a soy processing plant in Luverne. David Kolsrud, representing Corn-er Stone Farmers Cooperative, said the group is still looking into the viability of the project. oPlans to host a public meeting (that is yet to be scheduled) on the Small Cities Grant it received from the state. The grants and local matches amount to $1.27 million that will be invested in owner-occupied homes, rental units and commercial buildings downtown.