PdC wishes to make Villa boat landing public

A resolution was unanimously approved by the Prairie du Chien Common Council Nov. 21, endorsing a petition to the Office of Commissioner of Railroads to change the designation of the railroad crossing at the Villa Louis Boat Landing from a private crossing to a public crossing. Additional information will be reported at a future council meeting.

Other business
Also at the half-hour regular council meeting, the aldermen accepted proposed 2018 rates for employee health insurance, approving an increase of 2 percent to the employee and free membership to Hoffman Hall and the outdoor aquatic park for employees and family.

In other business, based on recommendations from the city planner, the council approved relocation of crosswalks, from Ohio Street to St. Lo Drive, as part of the Wisconsin Department of Transportation Highway 27/Blackhawk Avenue mill and overlay project of 2021.

A proposal to install bike lanes in the vicinity as part of that project was denied by all aldermen.

Future business
Interim City Administrator Chad Abram advised the council of a special council meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 12, for adoption and a public hearing of the 2018 city budget.

Councilmen Mike Jones requested that discussion on North Illinois Street traffic flow be put on the agenda for the next public works meeting.