Road remodeling leaving Detroit Lakes church upset

Remodeled Roosevelt Avenue

Frustration is building in Detroit Lakes. Crews recently wrapped up a major makeover to Roosevelt Avenue, and now, it's time for people to pay up.

Detroit Lakes, MN (WDAY TV) - Frustration is building in Detroit Lakes. Crews recently wrapped up a major makeover to Roosevelt Avenue, and now, it's time for people to pay up.

People told me they think it's unfair. They say Roosevelt Avenue is a major thoroughfare, especially now, after the updates. Yet, the bill is their burden.

515 square feet. That's how much of Grace Lutheran's land backs up to Roosevelt Avenue.

Tom Lormis, Grace Lutheran Churc: "We don't even have a driveway connected."

Yet it owes $12,000 dollars for assessments. The church says it's been dealt a blow with the bill for Roosevelt's updates.

Lormis: "We use the road maybe 1/10 of what everybody else does. And they don't get charged for any assessments."

Roosevelt was updated this year with a new gravel base and asphalt. The smoother surface for drivers is boosting traffic.

Mayor Matt Brenk, Detroit Lakes: "It's a much busier street."

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Road remodeling leaving Detroit Lakes church upset