Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
By BRYAN HELLIOS
Hurley — After hearing updates regarding recreational trails from Iron County Outdoor Recreation Enthusiasts during Tuesday’s meeting, the Hurley City Council decided more information is still needed before it could act.
ICORE is asking the council to pass a pair of resolutions.
The first would have the city of Hurley adopt Iron County’s Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan so the city could be eligible for certain grants.
The second asked for the city to apply for Department of Natural Resources grants to purchase the railroad grade through town the trail would run on.
The council voiced its concern to ICORE about incorporating all of Iron County’s plan in Hurley, as some of Hurley’s plans might differ from the county. The council also raised reservations about the final cost associated with the purchase and if the Canadian National Railroad would require a survey before selling the land.
Representatives from ICORE and the council agreed to table the resolutions in order to gather more information and to clarify the resolutions.
ICORE is working to extend a non-motorized trail from the trailhead between Montreal River and Second Avenue to Cary Park and ultimately connecting to a second trailhead in the city of Montreal.
Those involved with the effort told the Daily Globe they are hoping to seek grant funding in next year’s grant cycle.
Along with extending the trail, organizers are also working on improving the Hurley trailhead that runs, parallel to Silver Street.
In other business, the council:
—Approved giving $2,000 to the Hurley area Little League.
—Tabled action on sewer rates until a accurate assessment of commercial and residential rates could be completed.
—Moved into closed session to discuss potential litigation regarding County Highway D power for lift stations.
—Adopted a resolution to borrow $83,200 for “budgeted capital outlay purchases” of vehicles.
The council also heard reports on the following:
—The K9 unit from Vilas County performed a walk-through at the Hurley school March 5 and no issues were found.
—Changes regarding sex offender ordinance will be occurring within the city. The chief of police will keep the council notified as he receives more information concerning the changes.
—Discuss the sale of vaping products containing nicotine to minors.
—The chief of police indicated the new squad car has arrived and bids are going out for “stripping of the equipment from the old car.”
Editor’s Note: Daily Globe reporter Richard Jenkins contributed to this story.