HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Reno County Commission held its first meeting of the year and approved the only discussion item.

Commissioners agreed to contract with Kirkham, Michael and Associates, Inc. of Ellsworth to complete the survey and design plans for the replacement of the Silver Lake Bridge located a mile north and 11.1 miles west of Pretty Prairie. The contract cost is $31,250.

Public Works Director Dave McComb wanted the contract approved as soon as possible so work could begin on the project.

The bridge has been accepted in KDOT’s Off-System Bridge Funding Program with a tentative letting date of October 2020.