County executive asks council to consider $150k–$200k grading project at Coldwater Ranch trail; fence may cost ~$1M

Sep 9, 2026

County executive presented options to finish grading about two-thirds of the Coldwater Ranch/Hiram Dry Canyon road, estimating grading costs between $150,000 and $200,000 (D8 dozer ~ $4,000/day for 2–2.5 months) and said fence construction to open the road could be about $1,000,000; he requested a council resolution to proceed if the council wants staff to move forward.

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The county executive told councilors the Coldwater Ranch (a/k/a Hiram Dry Canyon) road was obtained as part of a litigation settlement and about two‑thirds has been improved. To open public access the county must install a lay‑down fence and finish grading.

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