Hartley council mulls fencing issue

A discussion about fencing material garnered the most significant debate on Monday during the Hartley City Council meeting.

A resident recently submitted an application to the planning and zoning commission to install a 6-foot fence made of pro-rib steel paneling trimmed with treated wood. The material is not one that is allowed in the city's zoning code, and the application was denied.

Due to the high cost of building materials right now, the option was the least expensive for the resident, who requested the council discuss changing the rules to allow its construction. Though all members agre...