Future Hartley rec trail in holding pattern

The Hartley City Council on Monday fielded an update on the proposed recreational trail on the south side of town.

Dave Vander Broek, of the Hartley Recreational Trail Committee, gave a report on where things stand currently. The group would like to build the first stretch of trail starting from Neebel Park extending westward to Vine Avenue along the south side of Third Street SW.

If possible, construction is hoped to start next year.

"I don't think there's necessarily a set-in-stone date," said Bolton & Menk engineer Wes Boyer. "We've got lots of time until next construction season."

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