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Caledonia council backs Highway 44/76 roundabout, commits local funds
Summary
The Caledonia City Council unanimously approved Resolution 2024-05 to support a Highway 44/76 roundabout planned for 2028 and committed about $75,600 in local funds after receiving $750,000 in federal HSIP funding. Resident concerns about design and traffic safety were raised during discussion.
The Caledonia City Council on July 8 approved Resolution 2024-05 expressing the city’s support for construction of a roundabout at Highway 44/76 planned for 2028 and committing a portion of local funds to the project.
City Clerk/Administrator Jake Dickson introduced the resolution, noting the city previously received $750,000 in Federal Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) funds and that the remaining local share was approximately $75,600. Member Robert “Bob” Klug moved to approve the resolution; Member Amanda Ninneman seconded. The motion passed 4-0.
Resident Bob Burns asked questions about the proposed design and whether there would be construction-site or traffic-safety challenges related to the location. The transcript records Burns’ questions but does not record a detailed response beyond the resolution’s introduction; no amendments or conditions were added to the resolution during the vote.
The resolution formally signals Caledonia’s commitment to the project and its local funding share; project schedules noted at the meeting indicate construction is planned for 2028. The council did not vote on any design details at this meeting. The resolution passed with unanimous support from members present.
The council will continue routine agenda items and next meets on July 22, 2024.
