In April of 2021, a proposed land swap was presented to the Sheridan City Council that encompasses property along East 5th Street and would involve moving the historic locomotive that is located at Rotary Park at the corner of Broadway and 5th Street to a piece of property that is located just on the other side of the 5th Street railroad crossing and kitty-corner to where the locomotive is currently located. The Council and Mayor Rich Bridger were presented with details of a proposed resolution, that if approved by City Council, would set the wheels in motion to move the locomotive and the park. City Attorney Brendon Kerns.
Brendon Kerns
Kerns said a resolution approved by the City Council in August of 2020 is what’s driving the timelines of the proposed project.
Brendon Kerns
The resolution Kerns presented to the Council would require the project to be done in phases. Kerns explains the cost breakdown of relocating the park and locomotive.
Brendon Kerns
Kerns provided details on the timeline if the Council were to approve the resolution.
Brendon Kerns
The City Council is expected to consider the resolution at its regularly scheduled business meeting Monday night.
Last modified: July 12, 2022