Albin Council discusses road bid

Mayor Kelly Krakow called the Albin Town council to order and the floor was opened to discuss the Larson road bids.

Knife River's Dan Hawk presented the bid amount. The Council felt the amount was too high for the budget. Mayor Krakow asked Hawk, “Could the amount be lowered if we wait to do it later?” Hawk indicated the amount would not substantially change from the initial bid.

A discussion ensued about other options for covering the road. Hawks offered a couple of alternatives that included milling the road. He added, “You would have to crack seal it in five years, then maintain it.” There...