Highway 61 reconstruction
Letter: Is this the dawning of the age of Lake City?
Apr 13, 2017
To the editor:
It is with great appreciation and community pride that I recognize Lake City’s City Council for their hard work on the Highway 61 project. I know it’s been an arduous and tedious task to get through all the information, misinformation and the emotional opinions on both sides. I give...
Letter: Highway 61 proposals don't address the real problem
Apr 13, 2017
To the editor:
I’ve been a frequent commenter on the proposed lane change plan for Highway 61/Lakeshore Drive. I’ve heard from both sides of the debate as to which format – four lanes or two lanes with a center turn lane – is the best path to take. I’ve sat through numerous hours of City Council...
Letter: Highway project could spark a Lake City renaissance
Apr 6, 2017
To the editor:
Over the past several years, I have watched from afar the decline of Lake City in many ways. From the loss of restaurants to the decline of summer tourism, it is a shame that Lake City has and is being bypassed by Red Wing to the north and Wabasha to the south in these areas.
As a...
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...
A Highway 61 referendum? 'No'
Apr 6, 2017
At several times during the Monday night City Council meeting to review the financing for resurfacing or rebuilding (as a three-lane) the four-lane portion of Highway 61 through Lake City, Councilmember Mary Lou Waltman called for putting the decision before voters in the form of a referendum.
“I...
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...
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...
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