Board approves Central Paving agreement for city golf course cart paths; county paid initial $150,000

The board voted Wednesday to approve an agreement with Central Paving to complete new cart paths at the city’s golf course. Jan, representing Central Paving, told the board the work finishes the multi-year cart‑path program. “We did nine last summer and the nine we finished this year,” Jan said. He added that hauling stone and asphalt by county crews and the city street department kept the price low. “The first hundred fifty thousand was paid for by the county,” Jan said. City staff said the remaining cost will come from the city’s large bond fund or a loan taken for the golf course project. Discussion: Board members asked about prior work and funding; staff confirmed the county provided $150,000 toward earlier paving work and that both county crews and city street crews assisted with hauling materials. Direction: staff was asked to proceed with the agreement as presented. Decision: the board approved the Central Paving professional agreement for the new cart paths by voice vote. Why this matters: The project uses public funds and city resources to complete infrastructure at a municipally operated golf course; the board indicated coordination with the county reduced costs. Next steps: Staff will finalize the contract and schedule the paving work.