Some property owners are objecting to a proposed $2.7 million curb and gutter project in western Richfield.
Meanwhile, a downtown parking and safety program is moving forward.Some city officials want to take advantage of a $400,000 grant from the Federal Highway Administration to reconstruct 400 West between 700 South and 300 North. Improvements to 800 South and 500 North as well as blocks between 300 West and 500 West also are on the wish list. Improvements would include asphalt and curb and gutter work.
The project is expected to be completed by spring.
Mayor Paul Lyman intends to ask the Community Impact Board for a 3 percent interest loan of $800,000 and a grant for $1.4 million to help finance the project. At least $100,000 would come out of city coffers.
Some property owners are objecting to the project, among them city council member Lois Chris-ten-sen. She said some residents have paid to have asphalt laid to their sidewalks, and they don't want to see it torn up. Others are questioning the benefits of the project, she said.
Meanwhile, a 10-year city master plan will be initiated with the $82,000 downtown project, designed to provide more parking space and enhance safety of students at the Ashman Elementary School.
That project involves a new lane for buses. With an entry on 100 North, the lane would proceed south past the west side of Zions First National Bank and on to the designated student loading-unloading area. Exit would be on Center Street. The area will be fenced.
The city and the Sevier School District are footing the bill, and bank officials will allow buses to travel through the bank's pro-perty.
A school-city property agreement dating back to 1906 is being honored in connection with the project.