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By Karla Pomeroy
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City looks to continue Pioneer Square enhancements

 

February 20, 2020



WORLAND — The Worland Board of Adjustment and Planning Commission (BAPC) pledged their support for a grant to continue enhancements at Pioneer Square.

Worland Building Official Randy Adams said that during the Feb. 6 meeting, City of Worland Public Works Superintendent Brian Burky came to the board to present information regarding a grant he is seeking through the Wyoming Business Council placemaking program to enhance the southwest entrance (at Ninth and Big Horn) of Pioneer Square.

According to the Wyoming Business Council, “Placemaking is a multi-faceted approach to make your community a better place to live, work, and play by transforming underutilized public spaces into vibrant community places. Placemaking capitalizes on a local community’s assets, inspirations and potential that contribute to people’s health, happiness, safety and well-being.  As a place becomes more desirable and welcoming, people will want to spend more time in them. Because of this, Placemaking can increase both the sales tax and property tax base within a community.”

Adams said the board told Burky they would be happy to provide support in whatever way they could.

Preliminary drawings from Civil Engineering Professionals Inc. include removing the rock façade and the wooden bulletin board. The bulletin board would be replaced using composite all-weather materials with a children’s outdoor play board attached to the back of the bulletin board. Lighting on the bulletin board, flagpoles and monument sign would be updated.

The enhancements also include new trash cans, new benches, vehicular protection landscape boulders on the Big Horn Avenue side. There would be two mingle seating tables with four fixed seats at the corner along Ninth Street. Electrical upgrades including more outlets would also be included in the project. Burky said a small game area might also be included.

He said RT is interested in supporting the project and will provide a free WiFi spot.

The American Legion is purchasing the bench between the flag poles. Rocky Mountain Power has expressed interest in also being a partner.

“The Newell Sargent Foundation has been very, very supportive and has pledged $15,000 toward the project,” Burky said.

Estimates for the project are under $20,000. He said that includes moving a memorial wall near the restrooms to widen up the sidewalks in that area.

Burky added that the budget includes in-kind labor by city crews.

HOME OCCUPATION

The Worland Board of Adjustment and Planning Commission approved a home occupation request from Lori Adams for a hair salon and spa at the Feb. 6 meeting.

Worland Building Official Randy Adams said there were few questions and no debate regarding the request for a home-occupation business. The salon will be located in Adams’ home at 1630 Yellowstone Avenue.

The next BAPC meeting is today, Feb. 20, at 11 a.m. at city hall in the council chambers.

 
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