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Council hears warning of higher charges, maintenance shifts as Route 2 contract is renegotiated

5766930 · September 10, 2025
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City service and public-safety officials told council that renegotiation of the Route 2 maintenance contract may increase city charges and could shift responsibility for mowing, lighting and winter maintenance to municipalities.

City officials told the council on Sept. 8 that renegotiation of the Route 2 maintenance contract is likely to raise the city’s charges and could transfer additional maintenance duties to local governments. The city’s service director said the county has not updated lane‑mile charges since the roadway was widened; a consultant is preparing an evaluation of street lights and a potential $1.5 million LED upgrade was discussed for the…

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