The awarding of two bids for city projects was the highlight of the September Huntington City Council meeting. Huntington has two projects left to do this summer with the remaining money they received from the Community Impact Board. Huntington City is building their first real trail and is completing the work at the rodeo grounds. First the trail will go from the Emery County softball complex straight east to Highway 10 and will stay on the west and north sides of the highway out to 400 East. It will travel north where it will connect into a trail being installed under the county’s direction that will go to the lake. The city trail will be paved and will be the first of what the council hopes will turn into a good trail system around the city.
With Johansen and Tuttle Engineering doing the engineering work, the City received two bids. Nielson Construction was the low bidder with a bid of $188,079.60. The engineer’s estimate was $216,474.00. Nelco Contractors was the other bidder.
At the rodeo grounds, the City will construct a new restroom facility along with concession stand on the northwest side of the arena. Also included in the bid is landscaping around the new grandstands with topsoil, sod, sprinkling system and trees. Electrical work will also be done in those new grandstands. The engineers estimate was $181,793.50 and the low bid was submitted by Arrowhead Construction at $161,959.61. Stilson and Sons was the other bidder on the project.
In other business, Gayle Jensen from the Emery County Sheriff’s office came and explained the county’s stance on parking issues for a clarification of what they will and will not do. The Council appreciated the assistance and will use the information in dealing with those around town that violate the city’s parking ordinances.
Mayor Hilary Gordon commented on two projects proceeding on Main Street. The first is the new street lights being installed along Main Street between 300 South and 400 South. The project will change a little as Rocky Mountain Power will now install a new transformer at the site. The cost estimate is $5,000. The Mayor also commented on the county’s first stop light which will now be installed by UDOT at the corner of Main Street and 100 North. The work should be done within the next two months.
The Council officially awarded the bid to Emery Sanitation after accepting the bid the month before. In Huntington Resolution 18-2014, Emery Sanitation now has a five year contract to continue serving the citizens.
Councilperson Gloria Wilson presented a new welcome sign that will be installed coming into town from the North on Highway 10. It will be installed between BKs and Heritage Homes. It should be a good addition to the town and will allow events to be better advertised.
Councilperson Julie Jones reported the City’s exhibit at the county fair won the People’s Choice Award.
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