The Bemidji Great River Road Study had two primary objectives.
• To assist the Minnesota Department of Transportation in the selection of a specific route for extending the Great River Road within the City of Bemidji.
• To determine appropriate recreational and amenity improvements related to the Great River Road.
The task of planning the potential Great River Road projects within the City of Bemidji was assigned to the Great River Road Citizen Task Force. This Task Force, appointed by the Mayor, consisted of individuals representing a cross-section of the area's residents and community organizations The Task Force worked intensely with the project planning consultants, the Mn/DOT staff, and the City staff, to analyze alternatives and develop plans for amenity site improvements. This report is intended to provide a brief summary of the study process and resulting development proposals.
This is the preliminary project development report for State Projects 105-080-02, 105-0800-03, and 105-080-04. The final report was published in December, 1980.
This Project Development Report has been prepared and submitted in accordance with the State of Minnesota Action Plan Guidelines. The purpose of the report is to document the planning process and development considerations related to the amenity projects proposed herein.
The proposal consists of three separate projects intended to provide day-use recreational facilities for the Great River Road traveler. These projects are:
(1) Downtown Waterfront Development
(2) River Channel Improvements
(3) Nymore Beach Park Improvements
