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Design chosen for underpass facelift

A facelift design for the underpass has been chosen.

The Kimball city council voted for the first concept and the least expensive one at its Sept. 15 meeting. Three concepts were initially presented, although there were few differences between the three.

Though it is the least pricey of the three concepts presented this summer, the chosen concept features a curb and retaining wall with more native grasses. All the designs presented retained a vast amount of the limestone currently used along the slopes and included interpretive signs and a paved plaza with seating.

Council member Christy W...