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Wallsburg council: archaeological clearance clears way for Canyon Road and park-trail work
Summary
Town staff reported an archaeological study found historical artifacts but not eligibility for the historic register, allowing the Canyon Road project and park-trail construction to proceed; contractor work has begun and the town expects completion of the trail in roughly two to three weeks.
Troy Osler, a town staff member reporting on the Canyon Road and park-trail projects, said consultants "determined that the dish was historical but not eligible for the historic register, which is good news to us," enabling the town to move forward with environmental permitting and bidding plans.
Osler told the council the town aims to have a contract in hand by the end of the month and to advertise the Canyon Road project in December so contractors can prepare to work next spring. He also described a preconstruction conference for the trail project and said the contractor had begun site work — cutting and removing sod and saw-cutting existing asphalt — and expected to finish the trail in about two to three weeks.
Council members discussed small additions to the park project, including bids for benches and trees, and confirmed the contractor would maintain public access to the arena and pump stations during work. Osler said the contractor plans extended work hours and will work several Saturdays to expedite the schedule.
The council did not take formal action on the projects at this meeting; staff said they will proceed with permitting and advertisement steps and return with contract documents as they are finalized.
The next procedural step is to finalize the contract and advertising schedule; council members asked staff to post construction notices and to coordinate temporary access for residents during active work.
