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Yankton Daily Press & Dakotan PAGE 12B Saturday, October 4, 2008 DISCOVERYDedication2008 Meridian Looks To The Future With A New Bridge Coming Online, There Are Exciting Plans For The Old Bridge needs. We're just trying to work with them. A proposed design for the converted Meridian Bridge and renoWith the Discovery Bridge vated downtown area, contracted being officially dedicated on Oct. by RDG Planning And Design of 11, many questions still linger Omaha, Neb., is projected to cost about the future use of the old $3 million. Meridian Bridge. The design showcases a plaza When the Discovery becomes at the northopen for traffoot of fic, the We need public input for the ern Meridian the Meridian north and south sides of the Bridge featurBridge, due to numerous bridge, hopefully we can use ing a performance safety and community input to complete and gatherstructural issues, will a unified vision. We want to ing space, as well as jets close until create something very unique shooting further up notice. from the rest of the country. waterthe from We want pavement. to push for a TODD LARSON The proquick timeposal also frame, but includes a blue line, possibly conwe re not going to compromise structed from recycled glass safety, said Todd Larson, material, running through Yankton s director of parks and Yankton s downtown sidewalks recreation. and trails to symbolize the He said the Meridian Bridge Missouri River. will immediately undergo a strucThere are also additional tural evaluation to see if it can efforts on the Nebraska side of handle pedestrian traffic. Larson the bridge to build a trail from added that an optimistic time the Meridian Bridge to the Gavins frame for reopening the bridge Point Dam, as well as a park area would be a year to 18 months. He said that no plans concern- developed with land owned by the City Of Yankton. ing the bridge are set in stone Having a downtown area yet, and that public feedback and P&D FILE PHOTO that's connected is significant, support will be a huge key in There is no intention of letting the 88-year-old Meridian Bridge fade into the mists (or, as in this photo shot last December, the wintry Kuhl said. I think any city that developing the project. fog). Plans call for the eventual conversion of the old structure into a pedestrian bridge that hooks up with a park and trails on the south There will be an open house at has riverfront property has been side. A downtown plaza has also been proposed for the Yankton side of the bridge. able to benefit from it. the RTEC facility, located at 1200 West 21st St., from 3:30-5:30 p.m. Oct. 13 to discuss both the Meridian Bridge and proposed improvements to the downtown area near the structure. We need public input for the north and south sides of the bridge. Hopefully, we can use community input to complete a unified vision, Larson said. We want to create something very unique from the rest of the country. He said a project like this, when tied all together, would give (Following the 10:00 am Bridge Dedication everyone across both sides of the bridge a scenic, beautiful place Ceremony on the Nebraska side) with new trails, camping areas and vistas to explore. Kevin Kuhl, Yankton s public works director, said the Discovery Bridge was approved and developed based on a general resolution throughout the community at large that the Meridian Bridge would later be converted and maintained as a pedestrian walkway. He said the City of Yankton, in a comprehensive plan developed six years ago, discussed the effects of converting the Meridian Bridge. Representatives from Yankton, South Yankton, the National Park Service, Cedar County and other outlining areas who benefit from the bridge helped develop a resolution. The proposal, costing $2.2 million, is designed to give the Meridian Bridge an additional 25year life span. There are a lot of people who have a real belief in the significance of the Meridian Bridge, Kuhl said. I think the community feedback I've received from various groups when those possibilities (for the bridge conversion) are shared, (indicates) significant Located on Walnut Street between 2nd & 3rd streets support to see this project through. (east side of Riverfront Event Center in case of rain) The South Dakota Department of Transportation will keep ownAll entries eligible to win a Framed Meridian Bridge Print ership of the Meridian Bridge, but must spend the necessary money from Photography by Jerry to upgrade the upper and lower Sponsored by Hebda Family Produce 4th Street Tuxedo - (2) $50 Gift Certificates decks for pedestrian use. The ACE Hardware - 16 Huffy Boy s Bike Nebraska Department Of Roads Book s n Beans - Scarecrow Door Greeter, will assist with funding through$20 Gift Cert. & Avon products out the whole process, while the Boston Shoe Shop - $50 Gift Certificate city of Yankton will be responsible for any day-to-day upkeep and Gerstner Oil Triple Time Rudy s operations on the bridge. & Rudy s Truck Stop - (5) $10 Gas Cards You cannot take a federal Hatch Furniture - $50 Gift Certificate highway that runs into your comKaryn s Bridal - (2) $50 Gift Certificates munity and close it and convert Lisa s Fashions/Holiday Party & Paper to a pedestrian facility without a (2) $25 Gift Certificates (one for each store) significant impact to your transportation system, Kuhl said. Meredith s Jewelry - $50 Gift Certificate A stepped-up program to susMerle Norman s - $50 Gift Basket tain the Meridian Bridge for an Mike s Bike & Ice - GIANT Bike, 7 styles to choose from additional decade began when Monta s Framing & Florals plans for developing the Framed Jolene Steffen Meridian Bridge Print Discovery Bridge were approved 10 years ago. The first set of Pretty & Prims - Metal Sunflower Door Hanging repairs for the Meridian were One Ten Fine Art Gallery & Studio - Art Lessons Craft Fair/Farmer s Market starts at 9:30am completed last June. The Pantry - Gourmet Gift Basket Those repairs, however, may Student Art Show featuring area student s drawings of the bridges Royal Sport Shop - (2) $25 Gift Certificates also delay the beginning of the Waterfront Gourmet Grill - (5) $10 Gift Certificates transition project. Popcorn at Anderson Realty Western Trails - $50 Gift Certificate Kuhl said there has been no Artz Photographic NEW LOCATION 108 West 3rd St. contact with SDDOT representaYankton Rexal Drug - Old Salt & Light of Faith figurines tives after the recent repairs, and no sign as to when they will continue the discussion. Another problem will be funding the project, made more difficult recently with South Dakota s current road funding issues. It's been a long process because of the state's noted funding issues, Larson said. Overall, Thanks to: Arens Engineering, Avera Sacred Heart Hospital, B-Dazzled Downtown Hair & Day Spa, Budweiser - Conkling Distributing, Connections, Culligan Water, for the scope of things, a pedesDakota Claims Inc., Edward Jones, Eisenbraun & Associates, Inc., Fiemer Const., MR Henderson & Co., P.C., First Dakota National Bank, Knology, KKYA, KYNT, trian bridge in South Dakota doesn't really fit in (the state s) Larsen Carpet, Larry s Plumbing, Mark s Machinery, Photography by Jerry, Premium Best Transport, Syd s Salvage, Yankton Livetock Auction, Yankton Title BY MIKE KEITGES michael.keitges@yankton.net Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008 Downtown Yankton, South Dakota 9:30 am - 5:00 pm Celebrate the Dedication of the Discovery Bridge! GIVE-A-WAYS! LIVE BANDS! STUDENT ART SHOW! FOOD VENDORS! ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE: REGISTER TO WIN! Gooseman & the Puddle Jumpers 12:15pm-12:45pm Outback & the Area Country Kickers 12:55pm-1:50pm Sweetwater 1:55pm-2:55pm YHS Dance & Cheer Squads 2:57pm-3:00pm KYNT/JJ Benji s Youth Talent Review 3:00pm-5:00pm FARMER S MARKET! OVER $1,000 IN GIVE-AWAYS! KVHT S ROAMIN RANDY HAMMER! CRAFT FAIR!
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Yankton Daily Press & Dakotan PAGE 12B Saturday, October 4, 2008 DISCOVERYDedication2008 Meridian Looks To The Future With A New Bridge Coming Online, There Are Exciting Plans For The Old Bridge needs. We're just trying to work with them. A proposed design for the converted Meridian Bridge and renoWith the Discovery Bridge vated downtown area, contracted being officially dedicated on Oct. by RDG Planning And Design of 11, many questions still linger Omaha, Neb., is projected to cost about the future use of the old $3 million. Meridian Bridge. The design showcases a plaza When the Discovery becomes at the northopen for traffoot of fic, the We need public input for the ern Meridian the Meridian north and south sides of the Bridge featurBridge, due to numerous bridge, hopefully we can use ing a performance safety and community input to complete and gatherstructural issues, will a unified vision. We want to ing space, as well as jets close until create something very unique shooting further up notice. from the rest of the country. waterthe from We want pavement. to push for a TODD LARSON The proquick timeposal also frame, but includes a blue line, possibly conwe re not going to compromise structed from recycled glass safety, said Todd Larson, material, running through Yankton s director of parks and Yankton s downtown sidewalks recreation. and trails to symbolize the He said the Meridian Bridge Missouri River. will immediately undergo a strucThere are also additional tural evaluation to see if it can efforts on the Nebraska side of handle pedestrian traffic. Larson the bridge to build a trail from added that an optimistic time the Meridian Bridge to the Gavins frame for reopening the bridge Point Dam, as well as a park area would be a year to 18 months. He said that no plans concern- developed with land owned by the City Of Yankton. ing the bridge are set in stone Having a downtown area yet, and that public feedback and P&D FILE PHOTO that's connected is significant, support will be a huge key in There is no intention of letting the 88-year-old Meridian Bridge fade into the mists (or, as in this photo shot last December, the wintry Kuhl said. I think any city that developing the project. fog). Plans call for the eventual conversion of the old structure into a pedestrian bridge that hooks up with a park and trails on the south There will be an open house at has riverfront property has been side. A downtown plaza has also been proposed for the Yankton side of the bridge. able to benefit from it. the RTEC facility, located at 1200 West 21st St., from 3:30-5:30 p.m. Oct. 13 to discuss both the Meridian Bridge and proposed improvements to the downtown area near the structure. We need public input for the north and south sides of the bridge. Hopefully, we can use community input to complete a unified vision, Larson said. We want to create something very unique from the rest of the country. He said a project like this, when tied all together, would give (Following the 10:00 am Bridge Dedication everyone across both sides of the bridge a scenic, beautiful place Ceremony on the Nebraska side) with new trails, camping areas and vistas to explore. Kevin Kuhl, Yankton s public works director, said the Discovery Bridge was approved and developed based on a general resolution throughout the community at large that the Meridian Bridge would later be converted and maintained as a pedestrian walkway. He said the City of Yankton, in a comprehensive plan developed six years ago, discussed the effects of converting the Meridian Bridge. Representatives from Yankton, South Yankton, the National Park Service, Cedar County and other outlining areas who benefit from the bridge helped develop a resolution. The proposal, costing $2.2 million, is designed to give the Meridian Bridge an additional 25year life span. There are a lot of people who have a real belief in the significance of the Meridian Bridge, Kuhl said. I think the community feedback I've received from various groups when those possibilities (for the bridge conversion) are shared, (indicates) significant Located on Walnut Street between 2nd & 3rd streets support to see this project through. (east side of Riverfront Event Center in case of rain) The South Dakota Department of Transportation will keep ownAll entries eligible to win a Framed Meridian Bridge Print ership of the Meridian Bridge, but must spend the necessary money from Photography by Jerry to upgrade the upper and lower Sponsored by Hebda Family Produce 4th Street Tuxedo - (2) $50 Gift Certificates decks for pedestrian use. The ACE Hardware - 16 Huffy Boy s Bike Nebraska Department Of Roads Book s n Beans - Scarecrow Door Greeter, will assist with funding through$20 Gift Cert. & Avon products out the whole process, while the Boston Shoe Shop - $50 Gift Certificate city of Yankton will be responsible for any day-to-day upkeep and Gerstner Oil Triple Time Rudy s operations on the bridge. & Rudy s Truck Stop - (5) $10 Gas Cards You cannot take a federal Hatch Furniture - $50 Gift Certificate highway that runs into your comKaryn s Bridal - (2) $50 Gift Certificates munity and close it and convert Lisa s Fashions/Holiday Party & Paper to a pedestrian facility without a (2) $25 Gift Certificates (one for each store) significant impact to your transportation system, Kuhl said. Meredith s Jewelry - $50 Gift Certificate A stepped-up program to susMerle Norman s - $50 Gift Basket tain the Meridian Bridge for an Mike s Bike & Ice - GIANT Bike, 7 styles to choose from additional decade began when Monta s Framing & Florals plans for developing the Framed Jolene Steffen Meridian Bridge Print Discovery Bridge were approved 10 years ago. The first set of Pretty & Prims - Metal Sunflower Door Hanging repairs for the Meridian were One Ten Fine Art Gallery & Studio - Art Lessons Craft Fair/Farmer s Market starts at 9:30am completed last June. The Pantry - Gourmet Gift Basket Those repairs, however, may Student Art Show featuring area student s drawings of the bridges Royal Sport Shop - (2) $25 Gift Certificates also delay the beginning of the Waterfront Gourmet Grill - (5) $10 Gift Certificates transition project. Popcorn at Anderson Realty Western Trails - $50 Gift Certificate Kuhl said there has been no Artz Photographic NEW LOCATION 108 West 3rd St. contact with SDDOT representaYankton Rexal Drug - Old Salt & Light of Faith figurines tives after the recent repairs, and no sign as to when they will continue the discussion. Another problem will be funding the project, made more difficult recently with South Dakota s current road funding issues. It's been a long process because of the state's noted funding issues, Larson said. Overall, Thanks to: Arens Engineering, Avera Sacred Heart Hospital, B-Dazzled Downtown Hair & Day Spa, Budweiser - Conkling Distributing, Connections, Culligan Water, for the scope of things, a pedesDakota Claims Inc., Edward Jones, Eisenbraun & Associates, Inc., Fiemer Const., MR Henderson & Co., P.C., First Dakota National Bank, Knology, KKYA, KYNT, trian bridge in South Dakota doesn't really fit in (the state s) Larsen Carpet, Larry s Plumbing, Mark s Machinery, Photography by Jerry, Premium Best Transport, Syd s Salvage, Yankton Livetock Auction, Yankton Title BY MIKE KEITGES michael.keitges@yankton.net Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008 Downtown Yankton, South Dakota 9:30 am - 5:00 pm Celebrate the Dedication of the Discovery Bridge! GIVE-A-WAYS! LIVE BANDS! STUDENT ART SHOW! FOOD VENDORS! ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE: REGISTER TO WIN! Gooseman & the Puddle Jumpers 12:15pm-12:45pm Outback & the Area Country Kickers 12:55pm-1:50pm Sweetwater 1:55pm-2:55pm YHS Dance & Cheer Squads 2:57pm-3:00pm KYNT/JJ Benji s Youth Talent Review 3:00pm-5:00pm FARMER S MARKET! OVER $1,000 IN GIVE-AWAYS! KVHT S ROAMIN RANDY HAMMER! CRAFT FAIR!
