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Board hears competing views on proposed Highway 70 West multiuse path
Summary
The Minocqua Board of Supervisors reviewed route options and funding for a multiuse path on Highway 70 West; snowmobile and ATV/UTV clubs expressed opposing preferences, the Wildwood Zoo owner raised safety concerns about the north-side alignment, and visitors bureau offered possible bridge funding. Town staff will gather maintenance cost information and return the item for further consideration.
The Minocqua Board of Supervisors discussed plans for a multiuse path along Highway 70 West on March 3, focusing on route choices, funding gaps and safety concerns.
Director of Public Works Mark Pertile and Chairman Mark Hartzheim reviewed planning history and route options for the path between Old Highway 70 and Camp Pinemere Road, saying federal funding previously identified was withdrawn under Act 20 and that a 2016 planning grant required…
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