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Council agrees to restore gravel alley; Post Office relocation progress reported
Summary
Council members agreed to restore a gravel alley behind City Hall and The Lariat to provide space for dumpsters and staff parking; Erickson reported progress in relocating the Post Office to the former Lariat building and suggested another campaign to reopen postal services in Rutland.
Mayor Michael Mahrer reported that The Lariat had inquired about the alley located behind the bar and that City maps do not match the current alley layout behind City Hall. Council members reviewed maps and property ownership and agreed the gravel alley should be restored. Council members said restoring the alley would allow The Lariat to place dumpsters on its property and could provide off‑street parking for staff.
Separately, Council President Erickson reported on progress toward relocating the Post Office to the former Lariat Building at First and Arthur; the Post Office is working to secure a contractor to complete needed building work. Council members noted that the Rutland Post Office has been closed for five years and discussed launching another written campaign advocating for reopening in town.
Next step: council directed administrative follow‑up on alley restoration planning and noted continued outreach to postal authorities on the relocation effort.
