Summary
Design was approved for the 2028 paving reconstruction of Franklin Street from Division to Drew Street.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
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Last discussed Aug 5, 2026.
Impact analysis
Homeowners could face $30,000-$45,000 in driveway and sewer lateral work, though special assessments over $1,000 can be paid over five years with no interest.
Drivers, cyclists, and residents along the Franklin Street corridor.
Residents who face special assessments, lost on-street parking, and driveway conflicts — particularly those on fixed incomes and near the apartment complex.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Common Council — August 5, 2026
Design was approved for the 2028 paving reconstruction of Franklin Street from Division to Drew Street.
Municipal Services Committee — June 22, 2026
The city is planning to rebuild Franklin Street between Division and Drew streets as part of its 2028 paving program. The design hearing is the chance for neighbors to weigh in on street design details before plans are finalized.
Municipal Services Committee — June 8, 2026
The city wants to rebuild Driscoll Street with sidewalks on both sides, a narrower 26-foot width, and parking on one side. Most residents on the dead-end street oppose it, citing costs of $30,000-$45,000 for driveway and sewer lateral work, lost parking near a 40-unit apartment building, and the street's quiet character. The committee split 3-2; the council decides June 17.
Municipal Services Committee — April 6, 2026
The city is designing its 2028 street paving project for Bartell Drive, Pine Street, Driscoll Street, Commercial Street, and Roosevelt Street. Residents weighed in via petitions on Driscoll Street sidewalks and street narrowing — this hearing shapes what those streets will look like after reconstruction.
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