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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
City of Duluth Communications Office
Mayor Roger J. Reinert
411 West First Street • Duluth, Minnesota 55802 • www.duluthmn.gov
411 West First Street • Duluth, Minnesota 55802 • www.duluthmn.gov
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DATE: 8/27/2014
SUBJECT: Citizens Encouraged to Apply to Serve on Lakewalk Task Force
BY: Daniel Fanning, Communications & Policy Director (218) 730-5307
SUBJECT: Citizens Encouraged to Apply to Serve on Lakewalk Task Force
BY: Daniel Fanning, Communications & Policy Director (218) 730-5307
Citizens Encouraged to Apply to Serve on Lakewalk Task Force
Applications are now being accepted to serve on a citizens’ Lakewalk Task Force, which the Duluth City Council approved during Monday’s council meeting. The Task Force will review and make recommendations regarding the following issues in the vicinity of 19th Ave East through 25th Ave East:
· Safety concerns at the corner of the Lakewalk, Water Street, and 23rd Ave East.
· Pedestrian access to the lakefront
· Accessibility for individuals with disabilities
The group will consider the costs, benefits, and potential funding sources for potential options and will present its findings and recommendations to the Duluth City Council. The target date for completion of the group’s work is January 15, 2015.
If you are interested in being considered for membership on the Lakewalk Task Force, please send an e-mail to City Council President Linda Krug (lkrug@duluthmn.gov) by Wednesday, September 3rd. Include the following information:
- Name
- Address
- Contact information
- The ways in which you make use of the Lakewalk (for example, bicyclist, jogger, walker, etc.)
- A brief (one paragraph) statement summarizing your reasons for wishing to serve on the Task Force and what you could contribute to the work of the group.
· Safety concerns at the corner of the Lakewalk, Water Street, and 23rd Ave East.
· Pedestrian access to the lakefront
· Accessibility for individuals with disabilities
The group will consider the costs, benefits, and potential funding sources for potential options and will present its findings and recommendations to the Duluth City Council. The target date for completion of the group’s work is January 15, 2015.
If you are interested in being considered for membership on the Lakewalk Task Force, please send an e-mail to City Council President Linda Krug (lkrug@duluthmn.gov) by Wednesday, September 3rd. Include the following information:
- Name
- Address
- Contact information
- The ways in which you make use of the Lakewalk (for example, bicyclist, jogger, walker, etc.)
- A brief (one paragraph) statement summarizing your reasons for wishing to serve on the Task Force and what you could contribute to the work of the group.
This information is now available on the city’s website as well: http://www.duluthmn.gov/city-clerk/lakewalk-task-force/
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