Maintenance report: cart-path aggregate failed; asphalt quote exceeds $200,000

Feb 23, 2026

Maintenance staff reported the road-sand aggregate used for a cart-path performed poorly (muddy when wet, dusty when dry); a county road-department asphalt bid came back over $200,000 and staff suggested using donated funds for hole signage instead.

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Maintenance staff reported problems with the cart-path material: the donated road sand became muddy in rain and very dusty when dry, making it unsuitable for long-term use. Cole Burdick said he reached out to the county road department for an asphalt quote, which ‘‘came back to be over $200,000.’’

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