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WORLAND — The Worland City Council and Earl Bower Farms reached a seven-year agreement for the property currently leased by Schlumberger on Third Street between Coburn and Big Horn.

The agreement proposed to the city council Tuesday night was originally for five years but Roger Bower requested an extension to seven because that would be when the lease with Schlumberger expires. He did noted that he hopes to renew the lease again with Schlumberger but he would like the agreement with the city on the same timeline.

Bower said his goal is to keep Schlumberger back in Worland and as a major employer in the city.

Council member Loresa Brinkerhoff said she wanted to make sure that all utilities have access.

The agreement would keep Third Street closed between Coburn and Big Horn.

The city originally entered into an agreement in 2001 and has been working with Schlumberger representatives and property owners Earl Bower Farms since last year on whether to continue the agreement or not.

Regarding the utilities, the agreement states that “Bower agrees to provide immediate access to any and all personnel representing utility companies that have infrastructure located within the fenced are.”

City Attorney Kent Richins said that he wants all parties involved, including all utilities to make sure there are at least two points of contact.