Cornish seeks three new bids for railroad crossing work after contractor falls through
September 16, 2026, 7:20 p.m. · Cornish Town Hall, 4788 W 14300 N
At its Sept. 16 meeting the Cornish Town Council heard that Councilmember John Forsgren is gathering three new bids for the railroad crossing project after the first contractor did not start work. The mayor said engineering plans for the next phase of water-system improvements from two firms are due Oct. 1. Members also discussed the town's rules on camp trailers and possible cameras at the park restrooms.
From the approved minutes. Updated November 6, 2026.
In brief
5 items came up for a decision or discussion: 3 discussed, 1 pending, and 1 approved.
The agenda records 1 dollar amount, the largest $29,800.35.
2 items here are tracked in the city's development tracker.
This write-up links 2 source documents.
5 members were present.
Residents raised railroad crossing, camp trailers, and water system.
The previous City Council meeting was on September 2, 2026: Cornish asks for garbage-hauling bids and files a bankruptcy claim for an unpaid utility account
The next one was on October 7, 2026: Cornish council hears water-system options, including cheaper steel or fiberglass tanks and a possible federal grant
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| Railroad crossing project | Pending |
| Water system engineering plans | Discussed |
| Planning and zoning report and camp trailers | Discussed |
| Park restrooms | Discussed |
| Bills | Approved · 5-0 |
Agenda, item by item
Roads and utilities
Railroad crossing project
Pending
Councilmember Forsgren said a contractor came to start the railroad crossing project but, by his account, was turned away, and he has not heard back. He has asked Miller's Paving, Top Job Asphalt and Quickcrete for new bids.
- Bids requested from: Miller's Paving, Top Job Asphalt, Quickcrete
Roads and utilities
Water system engineering plans
Discussed
The mayor said he has not yet received plans back from the engineering companies he asked for bids on water-system improvements. Horrocks and Sunrise Engineering are expected to deliver plans by Oct. 1, 2026, for review at the first October meeting. Councilmember Fisher asked which codes to use on water samples so the state accepts them; the mayor will get the schedule from the state.
- Firms: Horrocks, Sunrise Engineering
- Plans due: Oct. 1, 2026
Other
Planning and zoning report and camp trailers
Discussed
Councilmember Creech said a subdivision applicant is expected to return in October with a final survey, and that the council reminded another landowner that dedicating a road would be required if a subdivision application goes forward. A question about whether an earlier building was approved as agricultural or residential was not resolved. The mayor said he has noticed many people living in camp trailers around town, the council reviewed what the ordinance requires, and the mayor will write letters and visit the properties, with other members offering to join.
Parks
Park restrooms
Discussed
The mayor asked whether cameras at the park bathrooms would help with cleanliness problems. Members discussed posting signs or locking the restrooms unless someone has reserved the park, and Councilmember Buxton said cameras might also deter misuse of the dumpster.
Budget
Bills
Approved · 5-0
The council approved bills totaling $29,800.35.
- Payment$29,800.35
What residents said
Railroad crossingCamp trailersWater system