By Lori Carlson, Editor

A traffic signal at 150th Street and Highway 13 might never be justified, according to a recently completed study of the intersection.

Mike Kotila of Short Elliott Hendrickson, the consulting firm that completed the study, told Prior Lake City Council members at a workshop last month that existing traffic volumes at the intersection “do not satisfy” the state’s minimum threshold for signal consideration.

By Nancy Huddleston, Editor

Members of the Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission put their own definition on a “win-win situation” in regard to removing six acres of rare woods above Prior Lake High School.

By a 6-1 vote, the commission decided Monday night (March 24) that removing the rare woods, known as SS-9, would not be a win-win for anyone, even though the return would be more ball fields and a frontage road that would be paid for by a developer.The commission voted to recommend to the City Council to retain SS-9 in its current condition and to continue looking at areas within proximity to the high school site for recreational field opportunities. Commissioner Troy Winegarner cast the lone “no” vote.

The effort to build a YMCA in Prior
Lake got some help this week from
the Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Foundation.

On the first day of the filing period for openings on the Savage City Council, three candidates have submitted thier affidavits of candidacy.

By Nancy Huddleston, Editor

Mayor Tom Brennan has seen a lot of changes in 10 years, and now he says its time for another.

City Council agendas
The Savage City Council will meet on Monday, Sept. 11 for two meetings in council chambers at city hall, 6000 McColl Dr.
Work session
The work session starts at 5 p.m. The tentative agenda includes: