The expansive project could cost millions and affect north/south traffic through the heart of Baxter. Written By: Gabriel D. Lagarde | 6:00 am, May 6, 2021 ×
The 2022 Inglewood railway crossing and associated improvements project would predominantly center around the relocation of the Knollwood Drive traffic signal and railroad crossing to Inglewood Drive (pictured), pavement rehabilitation on Foley Road, public utility improvements, and an improved configuration for the Forthun Road and Isle Drive intersection. Steve Kohls / Brainerd Dispatch
Baxter City Council members considered revisions to the 2022 Inglewood railway crossing and associated improvements project layout during a virtual workshop Tuesday, May 4.
After years of development, the project remains in the planning stages and no binding decisions have been made yet, but council members directed staff to analyze portions of the multi-faceted project including traffic numbers, feasibility, cra
Car wash variance request splits Baxter council 3-2
A proposal to waive a requirement for a bypass lane at a new Four Seasons Car Wash in the works garenered plenty of discussions, and little agreement, among the city s five council members. Written By: Gabriel D. Lagarde | 5:00 am, Apr. 23, 2021 ×
Four Seasons Car Wash sign on the intersection of Universal Road and Dellwood Drive Thursday, April 22, 2021, in Baxter.Kelly Humphrey / Brainerd Dispatch
The Baxter City Council found itself in a divide after a split vote over whether to grant a bypass lane variance to Four Seasons Car Wash for a new car wash.
Baxter Council members consider direct control of animal control hearings
The proposal for an ordinance change was billed as a means to streamline the process and empower elected officials to supervise a process involving residents and tax payer dollars. Written By: Gabriel D. Lagarde | 7:00 am, Apr. 22, 2021 ×
Baxter Police Jim Exsted presents his proposal for an ordinance change to Baxter city statutes during a virtual workshop on Tuesday, April 20. Screengrab / Gabriel Lagarde
The Baxter City Council is mulling an ordinance change that would confer more powers into the hands of elected city officials to make decisions in cases involving dangerous animals and animal control.
Upcoming road projects garner questions, concerns from Baxter council
Council members debated the scale and timeframe of the project, with concerns for how assessments could affect Baxter residents. Written By: Gabriel D. Lagarde | 6:00 am, Mar. 5, 2021 ×
Baxter City Hall just off Memorywood Drive. Renee Richardson / Brainerd Dispatch
The Baxter City Council voted to table resolutions on a 2021 project with significant ramifications for property owners neighboring a group of city roads a decision prompted by questions and concerns by members during a virtual workshop and council meeting Tuesday, March 2.
The council plans to revisit the matter at the next council meeting Tuesday, March 15.
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