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Residents press council for repairs, speed reduction on narrow Bell Avenue

Milbank City Council · September 8, 2025
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Summary

Residents reported frequent water main breaks, heavy traffic and speeding on Bell Avenue and asked council to clarify the street's repair schedule and consider lowering the speed limit. Councilmember Mindy Rogers said the concerns will be considered.

Steve Brotzel and Debbie Graham addressed the council during public forum to report recurring water main breaks, heavy traffic and persistent speeding on Bell Avenue, which they described as narrow and used by pedestrians, children and cyclists. They asked the council to review the street for possible speed-limit reduction and to clarify where Bell Avenue stands on the city's repair schedule.

Councilmember Mindy Rogers thanked the speakers and confirmed the council would consider their requests; the minutes do not record a formal referral, schedule change or vote at the Sept. 8 meeting.