Grant To Replace Walking Trails In Memorial Park Approved

A grant to help the City of Huron replace portions of the walking trail on the west side of Waibel Drive in Memorial park was approved by the Huron City Commission Monday night. City Planner Ralph Borkowski told the Commission a small section of trail on top of the James River dike is crumbling and in need of replacement….

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The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Department would cover 80-percent of the grant or 123-thousand 999-dollars. The City of Huron would be liable for the remaining 20-percent or 30-thousand 775-dollars. Commissioner Jan Manolis agreed with Borkowski that excess water may have aged the trail…

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Mayor Paul Aylward says the path the trail takes may not be the one in place right now…

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The 20-percent city match for the grant is coming from the Parks and Recreation Department budget.