Summary
The Wisconsin Historical Society flagged the old Haskins Street dam as a sensitive historic site, so the planned permanent path will shift at least 20 feet away. The DNR archaeologist still needs to sign off.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 22, 2026.
Impact analysis
$187,900 project; Lake Geneva's 27% share is roughly $50,700, plus $7,560 operating share.
Trail users get a compliant path while the historic dam site is protected.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Common Council - Sep 22, 2026
The Geneva Lake Level Corp wants $187,900 in 2027 to fix the deteriorating mill pond banks by the museum, shared among four municipalities (Lake Geneva's share 27%). A robotic underwater camera may also cut the cost of a $615,000 lagoon/dam inspection.
Hillmoor Commission - May 14, 2026
The Wisconsin Historical Society flagged the old Haskins Street dam as a sensitive historic site, so the planned permanent path will shift at least 20 feet away. The DNR archaeologist still needs to sign off.
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