HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson City Council gave approval on a bid for the rebuilding of Apple Lane during Tuesday’s meeting. The low bid from Pearson Construction at a cost of $1,215,774 which is below the engineers estimate. The project includes a complete rebuilding of Apple Lane and replacing a small bridge. KDOT will provide funding for 50% of the cost of the project.
Also, after much discussion the Council approved the 2021 street maintenance work for the city. The agenda item brought questions about how streets are earmarked for improvements. Councilperson Sara Bagwell asked about the wide discrepancy between what is spent on streets and funds used for other city services including parks facilities. Bagwell also said that the city is neglecting streets on the south end of town.
City Engineer Jeff Peterson noted that the city does maintenance of the 290 miles of streets on an eight year rotation. Most of the work for next year will be done in an area between 17th and 30th north and south and from Severance east to Lorraine. It also includes work between Lorraine and Halstead north of 30th.
The Council also approved contracts with the Public Service Employees Union and its Emergency Services Dispatchers.