Forest Lake City Council Workshop March 30th, 2026
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
County Road 15/Highway 61 intersection improvement project overview
Review of project alternatives (Roundabout vs. Signal)
Roundabout design layouts and utility impacts (sewer/water)
Project funding, grant status, and cost estimates
Pedestrian safety and Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFBs)
Project schedule and future design milestones
Notable Quotes (3)
These roundabouts are going to slow every vehicle down... In the county's experience, the roundabouts have been safer for all users.
SafetyDefending the safety benefits of roundabouts.
Cars accelerate through these roundabouts versus slowing down and actually stopping.
Traffic DesignQuestioning the efficacy of roundabouts for traffic calming.
The roundabout takes away the chance of having a T-bone accident... That's one of the number one safety improvements.
SafetyExplaining the technical rationale for roundabout implementation.
People (5)
Ryan HavesProject Manager
Managing the County Road 15/61 intersection improvement project for the county.
Mayor RobertsMayor
Presiding over the workshop and questioning safety and funding of pedestrian signals.
Commissioner MirronCommissioner
Attending the workshop to support the project presentation.
Council Member MillerCouncil Member
Expressed skepticism about the roundabout safety and favored a signalized intersection.
Ryan GoodmanStaff/Project Team
Advising on utility impacts and future design steps.
Places Mentioned
Highway 61 and County Road 15 intersectionHeadwaters ParkwayForest Lake city limitsGood View and Highway 97 (reference site)
Events & Meetings (1)
- Workshop meeting, City Council Chambers, Time/Date unspecified