City approves sewer project at fairgrounds

Connie V. Scott, Herald Reporter
Posted 7/11/17

Evanston City Council meeting from June 27

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City approves sewer project at fairgrounds

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EVANSTON — Council members met Tuesday, June 27, for a special Evanston City Council session to approve a motion and resolution for the Fairgrounds Sewer Project.

Council president Andy Kopp presided over the meeting in Mayor Kent Williams’ absence.  

The first item on the agenda was a motion to approve the bid on the Fairground Sewer Project.

The city received two bids from Wyoming companies, and the city council unanimously agreed on Tuesday night to award the project to Longhorn Construction, Inc., which put in a bid that was nearly $300,000 less than the other bid.

“We got a great bid and I’m excited about it,” said city engineer Dean Barker. “I’ve worked with them in the past and they are a good company.”

Barker said the sewer was initially designed to run along the fence line on the north side of Hamblin Park, but due to mature trees along the fence, they opted to run the line through the center of the park.

“Running the line in the center of the park will ensure the trees are not harmed,” said Barker. “I think that also played a part in us getting a great bid.”

After the council approved the bid, the next item on the special session agenda was Resolution 17-37, which authorizes the city to execute an agreement with Longhorn Construction to complete the sewer project at the Uinta County Fairgrounds.

As the council discussed the motion, Councilman Evan Perkes asked if the project would disrupt fairground activities.

Barker said the city specified in the bid that construction could not interfere with the Uinta County Fair or Evanston Cowboy Days.

“They’ll provide us with a construction schedule,” he said. “They will communicate with the fairgrounds.”

While some disruption will most likely occur, Barker said the workers will do their best to minimize interference with the many activities happening throughout the summer.