Superintendent of Public Works Jaron Benz isn't concerned that the only thing to change recently at Hartley's new industrial park is the weeds.

The 20-acre site was set to get paved last month, but only dirt remains. Benz said that's not a problem – crews are slated to return to Hartley within the next week and hopefully finish the job.

"Whether that's going to happen or not, I'm not 100 percent sure," he said. "They worked before Labor Day and were hoping to return, but didn't. Whether that's weather related, I don't know."

Work should progress at a rapid clip once the paving crew does a...