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Spirit Lake council approves 23rd Street reconstruction after residents raise school‑access concerns
Summary
The council unanimously adopted Resolution No. 2025-16 to accept a bid and award the 23rd Street Reconstruction project following a public hearing in which Peter and Vickie Larsen raised safety concerns about access to school property and speeding on the street.
The City of Spirit Lake City Council unanimously adopted Resolution No. 2025-16 on March 25, 2025, to accept the bid and make award for the 23rd Street Reconstruction project. The adoption followed a public hearing during which residents Peter and Vickie Larsen addressed the council with safety concerns related to access to school property and speeding on 23rd Street.
Councilmember Johnson introduced Resolution No. 2025-16 and Councilmember Kofoot seconded; the council recorded votes of Aye: Johnson, Kofoot, Brockmeyer, Chappas and Mensing and the resolution was duly adopted. The transcript captures the residents’ safety concerns but does not include direct quotations or detail on proposed mitigation measures.
The meeting record lists the item as the 2025 City of Spirit Lake 23rd Street Reconstruction project and shows the council approved the award. The transcript does not name the successful bidder, state the contract amount, or specify construction timing. Residents seeking details on project timing, contractor selection and traffic-calming measures should consult the city's procurement file or future council communications for updates.
The public hearing provided an opportunity for neighbors to raise operational and safety considerations near school property; the council moved forward with the award without recorded opposition in the meeting minutes.
