Highway 61
Letters: Some Hwy. 61 reconfiguration facts
Sep 15, 2016
To the editor:
In reading letters to the editor during the past few weeks that expressed opposition to the highway reconfiguration, I found myself remembering a childhood book titled, “The Sky is Falling.”
The City Council’s related decision re: lane reconfiguration on Lakeshore Drive, has in my...
Council approves three-lane Highway 61
Aug 17, 2016
Andru Peters was passionate. The veteran City Council member whose career will end at the end of this year wants calmer traffic through downtown Lake City.
Peters, who lost his bid for re-election in last week’s primary election, joined four other council members Monday night in voting to...
Letter: Highway should bypass the city
Jul 21, 2016
To the editor:
Long ago when Highway 61 was a narrow two-lane road that stretched the whole length from La Crosse, Wis., to Grand Marais, someone had the idea to upgrade 61 to a super four-lane highway from beginning to end.
There is a good start. Four lanes from Minneapolis to Grand Marais is...
City to wade through Hwy. 61 options
Jun 29, 2016
Mobile technology got a test, and passed it, Monday night as the City Council reviewed possible changes in Highway 61 running through town.
The council heard updates from staff and took questions from the public during a special workshop meeting to discuss possible courses of action.
There is too...
City council will take closer look at Highway 61 lane plan
Jun 23, 2016
City staff members want to continue pursuing the feasibility of a three-lane Highway 61 through Lake City even though opposition has been vociferous thus far.
The City Council will meet for a workshop meeting at 5:30 p.m. Monday, June 27, to further discuss the lane reduction plan.
Planning and...
Letter: Some ideas about roads, beaches, play parks
Jun 23, 2016
To the editor:
Far Out Ideas (commonly known as thinking outside the box):
• Regarding lane changes downtown. MnDOT has experts that study traffic patterns. This is one time we should listen to the experts
• Capture the eye of the traveler by placing a sign at the corner of Jewell and Park Streets...
Letter: Businesses would choke on 3-lane highway
Jun 23, 2016
To the editor:
I have only lived in Lake City for three years now but I am smart enough to know that changing Hwy. 61 through town to two driving lanes and center turning will not only choke off parking to every business but will probably be an obstacle to any potential person who might want to...
Letters: Sacred turtles don't need rain gardens
May 4, 2016
To the editor:
I read in the March 31 Graphic that a conceptual plan to install “rain gardens” all along the Pepin lakeside Highway 61 as part of the MnDOT asphalt resurfacing project will, according to so-called experts, correct roadway storm water pollution runoff. I previously researched this...
Lake City must choose: how many lanes?
Apr 28, 2016
The state may have funds available to help Lake City carry out a Highway 61 beautification project through the city.
But before plans are explored further, the city must decide if it wants the highway to be a three-lane highway, or a four-lane as it is now.
A three-lane highway configuration would...
Citizens get a look at Highway 61 plans
Mar 31, 2016
People are getting a first-hand look at proposed plans for improvements along Highway 61 through Lake City and the first impression seems positive, according to City Planning Director Rob Keehn.
About 15 people attended an open house, along with city officials, Monday night to get a close look at...
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