Summary
The state is rebuilding Highway 50, and the city pays a proportional share. The updated agreements raised the city's cost to $1.18 million after adding the Hillmoor path, an extra flashing beacon, and colored signal poles. Taxpayers will cover it through future borrowing.
At a glance
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 22, 2026.
Impact analysis
Your tax dollars fund $1.18 million of the $15 million project, mostly paid around 2029 via ten-year borrowing.
Everyone who drives, walks, or bikes Highway 50 gets a safer, upgraded road with a new multi-use path.
Downtown businesses face two years of construction-related disruption.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Common Council - Sep 22, 2026
With Highway 50 reconstruction coming, the city expects hits to its two biggest revenue sources — parking and tourism. An $8 million fund balance has been stockpiled since 2022 to keep services whole during the two-year disruption.
General - Jul 20, 2026
The state is rebuilding Highway 50, and the city pays a proportional share. The updated agreements raised the city's cost to $1.18 million after adding the Hillmoor path, an extra flashing beacon, and colored signal poles. Taxpayers will cover it through future borrowing.
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