Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Lake Geneva public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
5 issues in roads
Vacating the hard-to-maintain alley off George Street
The city is starting the process to abandon a paved alley off George Street — it now goes to the Plan Commission, with a public hearing November 9.
Highway 50 project
Administrator De Angelis reported Highway H phase 3 is pouring curb on George Street but slipped 30 days due to a utility conflict at the Swan Creek entrance; Highway 50 land acquisition is nearing completion.
Broad Street and Highway 120 construction
The approved plat identifies every property needing easements or purchase for the Highway 120 road project, letting acquisition work begin.
Highway 50 construction update
Administrator De Angelis reported Highway H phase 3 is pouring curb on George Street but slipped 30 days due to a utility conflict at the Swan Creek entrance; Highway 50 land acquisition is nearing completion.
State Highway 50 Connecting Highway Rescission
The state wants to take back a half-mile of Highway 50 and run the USH 12 ramp signals itself. The city loses a little connecting highway aid but saves far more on signal maintenance and accident response — staff called it clearly a win.