Work underway at Codger Pole

Cleaning and painting of the Colfax Codger Pole has started this week. Crews earlier in the week cleaned the pole and started applying the paint to the top Codger.

The contractor has rented a lift from Sun Rentals to get to the top of the pole. The lift from Sun Rentals in Pullman is the largest in their inventory and has a reach of 66 feet.

The Codger Pole project is being done by Allen Cuddy of Pullman, who submitted the lone bid on the project at $9,700. It was approved at the last city council meeting. The contract calls for painting the top Codger on the pole and the faces on the Main Str...