Highway 61 redevelopment
City Council considers Highway 61 financing
Apr 6, 2017
Financial Advisor Mike Bubany of David Drown Associates urged the City Council to retain as much flexibility for itself as possible when it comes to funding road work, including the upcoming Highway 61 project in Lake City.
His advice is the same whether the city participates in a conversion of...
Tourism Bureau: Council should think long-term about Hwy. 61 vote
Apr 6, 2017
To the editor:
Our mayor has outlined our community’s “five pillars” and if we look at the proposed highway 61 project from this perspective it seems to be very clear that reconstruction makes sense versus a mill and overlay. Here are our observations.
Public safety:
• Proven to reduce accidents...
Boe: Three-lane is a winner from a safety and financial perspective
Apr 6, 2017
To the editor:
I’m writing today to share why I think the best course of action for Lake City is to convert Minnesota State Highway 61 to a three-lane highway.
There are some aspects of this project, such as potential bike lanes, parking spaces vs. turn lanes, and potential beautification of...
Letter: More than a few support 3-lane
Apr 6, 2017
To the editor:
I attended the Lake City City Council meeting Monday night and watched and listened to the discussion on financing the potential three lane reconstruction of Highway 61.
It was interesting to hear council members Waltman and McGrath continue to ask the same questions and make the...
Letter: Let council know your position on Hwy. 61
Apr 6, 2017
To the editor:
I’m sure you are all aware that the vote for what road we want will be next Monday night.
Whether you are for two lanes with center turning lanes or you want what we have, a nice open four lane, you should let your mayor and all six City Council members know what you want and why....
Letter: Focus on issues, not people
Apr 6, 2017
To the editor:
I found last week’s letter to the editor written by Dan Coyle quite interesting.
He began by quoting Franklin Roosevelt: “The only thing you have to fear is fear itself.”
Dan appeared to be speaking out of both sides of his mouth. First by criticizing Tom Heffernan about what he...
Letter: Choose three lanes for Highway 61
Apr 6, 2017
To the editor:
Much has been written about the pros and cons of the three vs. four lane options for the improvements to Highway 61.
As an architect and engineer by background it is clear to me that pedestrian and vehicle safety, traffic calming, and the long term financial interests of our...
Letter: Let principles guide Highway 61 decision
Apr 6, 2017
To the editor:
The status of Highway 61 three lane versus four lane is hopefully coming to a conclusion on April 10.
First, my focus in writing this letter is not to express my personal opinion or to directly lobby for or against the highway 61 issue. By this time I believe the mayor and City...
Highway 61 money meeting is Monday
Mar 29, 2017
A special City Council meeting to compare financing options for Lake City’s portion of upcoming work on Highway 61 will be Monday, April 3.
City Admininstrator Mark Sievert said the council will look at details of the cost of the two options before the city council -- a reduction of the highway...
Letter: When it comes to Hwy. 61 info, consider the source
Mar 29, 2017
To the editor:
President Franklin Roosevelt’s famous statement, “The only thing we have to fear, is fear itself!” seems to be very applicable to some people and their comments about the 2020 Highway 61 project.
In his most recent letter to the editor, all Tom Heffernan did was encourage fear. In...
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