WORLAND — Washakie County Commissioners will review a memorandum of understanding with the City of Worland during its regularly scheduled meeting today at 9 a.m.

Worland Superintendent of Public Works Brian Burky will meet with commissioners to discuss a memorandum of understanding which addresses keeping Washakie Avenue in Worland clear during the winter. The agreement sets clear responsibilities for keeping the jointly-owned street clean.

Under the agreement, Washakie County crews would be responsible for plowing Washakie Avenue. Because the city owns 60 percent of Washakie Avenue, it would be responsible for paying 60 percent of costs. The county would pay the remaining 40 percent.

Burky said he expects the two entities to contribute a combined total of about $3,000 to $3,500. The memorandum of understanding stipulates that no more than $5,000 be spent. If that amount is exceeded, the parties will have to review the agreement.

“We’re not just going to stop plowing the roads,” Burky said.

Washakie County Commissioner Dale Wagner said the agreement makes sense because it clears up confusion as to who is responsible for maintaining the street.

“It doesn’t make much sense to partially plow the street,” Wagner said, noting that in the past both entities have shared responsibility for keeping the street clear during the winter.

Wagner also noted that because the street hasn’t been regularly maintained in the past, he has seen school buses sliding through stop signs on the street. He called the situation a safety hazard and said he hopes the agreement will alleviate that danger.

Commission Chairman Aaron Anderson agreed that the memorandum of understanding helps clear responsibilities and makes the situation easier for all parties involved.

“It doesn’t make sense to have a (county) plow driving down Washakie Avenue already, and the plow not drop its blade because it’s on city property,” Anderson said.