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Lamar council approves bridge contract, two development agreements and Highway 3 speed changes
Summary
At its meeting the Lamar City Council approved a bridge repair contract, two Central Avenue development agreements, adoption of Ordinance No. 105 adjusting Highway 3 speed limits, and a professional services agreement for a southeast lift station study.
The Lamar City Council on a routine agenda vote approved several infrastructure and development items, including awarding a bridge repair contract, accepting two development agreements tied to the Central Avenue extension and adopting a speed-limit ordinance for Highway 3.
Council approved a three-year agreement with Lamar's YMCA and then voted to award the 24th Street Southwest Bridge Repair Project to Boulder Contracting for $94,172, following an engineer’s recommendation and a review of five bids. The project estimate listed in packet materials was $81,596 and staff noted earlier bid rounds had come in far higher.
The council approved a development agreement with the Lamar Community School District under which the district will deed the Clark and Franklin elementary school buildings and properties to the city in lieu of immediate reimbursement; the infrastructure costs attributed to the district are estimated at $310,000. The School District Board approved the agreement on April 13, 2026. The city plans asbestos removal, demolition and to later develop the properties for single-family housing.
The council also approved a separate Central Avenue development agreement with Dogwood Properties LLC. Under that agreement Dogwood will reimburse the city for infrastructure costs attributed specifically to its property (estimated at roughly $78,000) and will deed 2.29 acres for the Central Avenue right-of-way.
On transportation, the council completed a second reading, waived the third reading and adopted Ordinance No. 105 amending chapter 140 (controlled access facilities) to adjust speed limits on Highway 3. Members said the changes were modest and could be revisited as North Park View grows.
Votes on motions and ordinances were carried by roll call. The council also approved a professional services agreement with ISG for a southeast regional lift station study and design (see separate article). The packet listed timelines for that study and an anticipated construction window of spring 2027.
The meeting moved on to municipal park improvements; plans are being finalized by ISG.
