Forest Lake City Council Workshop March 30th, 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
Full Document Analysis
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.
Cars accelerate through these roundabouts versus slowing down and actually stopping.
The roundabout takes away the chance of having a T-bone accident... That's one of the number one safety improvements.
People (5)
Ryan HavesProject ManagerManaging the County Road 15/61 intersection improvement project for the county.
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Managing the County Road 15/61 intersection improvement project for the county.
“The roundabout addresses the needs of this intersection and being largely supported by the community.”
Discussing the selection of the roundabout alternative.
Mayor RobertsMayorPresiding over the workshop and questioning safety and funding of pedestrian signals.
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Presiding over the workshop and questioning safety and funding of pedestrian signals.
“I mean these roundabouts are are challenging for pedestrians and so I think that has to be an important component of of whichever one year we choose.”
Expressing concern regarding pedestrian safety at the proposed roundabout.
Commissioner MirronCommissionerAttending the workshop to support the project presentation.
Attending the workshop to support the project presentation.
Council Member MillerCouncil MemberExpressed skepticism about the roundabout safety and favored a signalized intersection.
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Expressed skepticism about the roundabout safety and favored a signalized intersection.
“I would much rather see two lanes on each of those with turn lanes and stop lights with pedestrian crosswalks for safety than this particular plan here. I swear somebody's going to get killed here.”
Critiquing the roundabout design during the discussion.
Ryan GoodmanStaff/Project TeamAdvising on utility impacts and future design steps.
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Advising on utility impacts and future design steps.
“Public works is going to tell you they spend a lot of time on maintenance on these this infrastructure in that particular location because it's right in the hit zone of vehicles.”
Warning about the high maintenance costs associated with RRFB poles.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (1)
- Workshop meeting, City Council Chambers, Time/Date unspecified