Published by Paul Ivinskas
Saturday, October 24, 2026

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Vernal development tracker

Community Block

A city project designed by MHTN; Phase 1 includes an adventure playground with a dinosaur playground structure. The council's Oct. 21, 2026 agenda included MHTN's plans and a design/build vendor choice for the playground. The city plans to bid Phase 1 in the spring and build in the summer.

Where it stands
In review
Type
Public project
Applicant
Vernal City
Follow the money and project delivery

Community Block

In review

  1. Council action

    No approval or denial linked in the records collected.

  2. Money in the record

    contract: amount not given — Design/build of the adventure playground, Community Block Phase 1 Record → · Oct. 21, 2026

  3. Signed agreement and payments

    Execution and project-level disbursements are not verified by this tracker. They require separate records; meeting approval alone does not establish either.

  4. Work and operating costs

    Check the linked records for completion and recurring operating costs; this tracker does not verify them. Record →

Every hearing and vote

  1. October 21, 2026 · City Council

    Community Block Phase 1 plans

    Pending

    Design firm MHTN was scheduled to present its latest plans for Phase 1 of the Community Block and seek council feedback. The city plans to bid Phase 1 construction in the spring and build in the summer.

    • Designer: MHTN
    • The city manager's memo said the plans are still adjustable but are solidifying
  2. October 21, 2026 · City Council

    Design/build vendor for the Community Block adventure playground

    Pending

    The council was asked to approve a design/build vendor for the adventure playground, a key part of Phase 1 with a dinosaur playground structure. MHTN contacted three providers able to build a large custom dinosaur playground; staff and MHTN interviewed them and planned to recommend a vendor at the meeting.

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