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City looks to pave way to better streets
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McMinnville officials are considering a bid that will pave the streets of North Spring, West Colville and Liberty Lane to the tune of $404,000.The bid from Highways Inc. is one more step toward the city obtaining street paving funds from the state. Called Surface Transportation Program (STP), the state has approximately $750,000 earmarked for use here and city officials have been attempting to secure it for four years.Public Works director Bill Brock says approximately $300,000 will be used on traffic lights.“I need approval for the bid from Highways for $404,820. The rest will go for traffic lights,” said Brock.