‘At this point, it’s no longer an ask’ – Council passes resolution ordering sidewalk repairs at Corner Bar

The length of sidewalk running alongside the eastern side of Corner Bar building rises 18 inches from the asphalt in some places and poses a safety hazard. (Photo by Denise Lana)

By Denise Lana,

The Decorah City Council unanimously approved a resolution Monday afternoon, ordering a sidewalk outside Decorah’s Corner Bar be repaired. The sidewalk stands 18 inches above street level in some places. Monday’s order comes after a number of previous requests to address the drop off have gone unfulfilled.

“That property has gone through this request process numerous times — some even predate my arrival,” Decorah City Manager Travis Goedken said. “There were some temporary repairs made, but those have not held up.”

According to Monday’s resolution, the sidewalk at the Corner Bar — located near the intersection of Water Street and State Street — fails to meet requirements laid out in city code and must be repaired, replaced and reconstructed to meet safety standards. 

Full article available in the October 10 Decorah Leader.

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Tom Little
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1 month ago

About time as people could have hurt and then sued city.