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Friday, September 4, 2026

Nine Eleven

 Reflect on where you were on that day. I will publish any thoughts that you have (if you keep it to 1 paragraph and stay kind). 

I was teaching 8th grade history at North Rich Jr. High. Since that day, I believe that we as a nation have become splintered into factions who hate anyone opposes our view point. I pray that we might work together and love those who disagree with us. We have many quiet, good people whose voices need to be heard, so stop and listen.

Bess Huefner


Rich County 4-H


 

Town of Garden City

  1. Roll Call

2.	Approval of Minutes
a.	Approval of minutes of the regular Town Council Meeting, August 13th, 2026, and the minutes of the August 13th, 2026, Public Hearing
b.	Approval of Amended Minutes of the July 9th, 2026, Town Council Meeting.
3.	Public Comments - 2-minute limit
4.	Business License Discussion/Approval
a.	Tread Masters Tire & Lube, LLC. 2131 S Bear Lake Blvd. Troy Merrill
5.	Encumbrance Discussion/Approval
a.	Kamee Lyons requests an encumbrance of parcel # 41-21-300-0256 with lakefront parcel # 41-21-380-0006 at 296 S 150 E in the Mar Vista Subdivision.
b.	Payson Willis requests an encumbrance of lot 7 and lot 8 of Snowmeadows Subdivision Phase 2
c.	Payson Willis requests an encumbrance of lot 8 and lot 49 into parcel 41-33-280-0008 at 1920 S 250 W Loop.
6.	Resolution Discussion/Approval
a.	Resolution # R26-02 A Resolution Updating the Administrative Code Infraction Fine Schedule
7.	Public Hearing at 6:00 p.m.
a.	Ordinance #26-24, An Ordinance Amending Section 9-305 of the Garden City Municipal Code Regarding Low-Flying Aircraft
8.	Ordinance Discussion/Approval
a.	Ordinance #26-24, An Ordinance Amending Section 9-305 of the Garden City Municipal Code Regarding Low-Flying Aircraft
b.	Ordinance #26-21, An Ordinance Amending Business License Renewals
9.	Council Member Reports
10.	Miscellaneous Discussion/Approval
11.	Payment Vouchers
12.	Adjournment

					

Notice of Special Accommodations:

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations (including auxiliary communicative aids and services) during this public hearing should notify the Garden City Office at (435) 946-2901, 69 N. Paradise Parkway, Garden City, Utah, on Monday through Friday, at least 3 working days prior to the public hearing. The office hours are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Notice of Electronic or telephone participation:

Contact the Garden City Office 1 business day prior to the scheduled meeting for electronic participation information, 435-946-2901.

Rich County Sheriff's Report

Rich County Sheriff's Office 

 Law Total Incident Report, by Nature of Incident

 Page: 1 

 Nature of Incident Total Incidents ------------------------------ --------------- 

 Terminated 911 call 2

 Hit and Run Traffic Accident 1 

 Non Reportable Accident 2 

 Traffic Accident w/ Damage 12 

 Traffic Accident, w/ Injuries 7 

 Intrusion Alarm 2 

 CrisisGo Secure 1 

 Alcohol Offense 1 

 Animal Bite 2 

 Animal strays,dead,noise 9 

 Aggravated Sexual Assault 1 

 Assault 1 

 Agency Assistance 4 

 Citizen Assist 17 

 Motorist Assist 1 

 Civil Dept. assist 1 

 Criminal History 7 

 Citizen Dispute 4 

 Vehicle Fire 1 

 Found Property 3 

 Graffiti 1 

 Harassment 2 

 Illegal Burning 1 

 Intoxicated Person 1 

 Missing Child 2 

 Juvenile Problem 2 

 Keep the Peace 3 

 Lockout 3 

 Lost Property 1 

 Entrapment/Inaccessible 1 

 Sick Person 2 

 Noise Problem 10

 Parking Problem 1 

 Property Damage (all types) 4 

 Reckless Endangerment 1 

 Sex Offense 2 

 Stalking case 1 

 Summons Service 3 

 Suspicious Incident 2 

 Suspicious Person 1 

 Suspicious Vehicle 2 

 Theft 1 

 Traffic Control 2 

 Traffic Hazard 12 

 Traffic Violation 4 

 Trespassing 2 

 Dead Body 1 

 Abandoned Vehicle 3 

 VIN Number Inspection 11 

 Stranded Watercraft 1 

 Welfare Check 3 

 Total Incidents for This Report: 165

Thursday, September 3, 2026

Wednesday, September 2, 2026

Rich Rebel PTO September 11, 9:00 AM


 


Time: 9 AM - In person registration starts
10 AM - races start
Where: NRE/RMS Football Field, Laketown, UT
Price: $15 adults, $10 kids. Kids 3 & under FREE.
NEW this year: wear any white t-shirt or previous Color Run shirts! We will have some shirts available for purchase day of the race if wanted. $5/shirt.
This year we will have 2 races split by age groups. Ages 8 & under (1 lap) will run at 10 am and throw their color packets immediately after. Ages 9 & up (2 laps) will run at 10:20 am and throw their powder immediately after.
Ticket prices include: sunglasses to protect your eyes, color packet for the grand finale powder toss, water & snacks.
Please pay through the link on registration or cash & card payment options will be available day of.
Please fill out a form for each participant in your family.
Can't wait to see you there!
Register here:

Tuesday, September 1, 2026

 RICH COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING SEPTEMBER 2, 2026 MORNING AGENDA • All start times are ESTIMATED. • EXECUTIVE SESSIONS may be called for personnel or litigation reasons. • NOTICE OF ELECTRONIC PARTICIPATION: Youtube.com/@richcounty • NOTICE OF SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION DURING PUBLIC MEETINGS: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals requiring special accommodations, including auxiliary communicative aids and services, during this meeting should notify the Rich County Clerk, Anneliesa Peart, at 435-793-2415. * PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 10:00 Jordan Mathis, Bear River Health Department Bear River Health Department Request for 2027 10:15 Steve Talbot, Sanitation Supervisor Delinquent Accounts Discussion 10:30 Clayton Webb, Commander, American Legion Veterans Memorial Wall Space in Courthouse – Request for Additional Space 10:45 Mitch Poulsen, Planning & Zoning Administrator Economic Development Services Agreement between Rich County and Bear Lake Regional Commission 11:00 PUBLIC HEARING Rich County Ordinance Authorizing Electronic Meetings for the Board of Equalization 11:15 Keller Hoffman, Resident County Flag Discussion 11:30 COMMISSION BUSINESS Approve Expenditures Approve Minutes Rich Rodeo Club Sponsor Donation Request 11:45 ADJOURN

GCFD Fire Board Opening (Serve your community)

 

  GCFD Fire Board Opening      8/25/26

 

The Garden City Fire District is requesting applications for the Fire Board.  Applicants must be at least twenty-one years old, live within the district or be a secondary home owner.  This is a four-year appointment and requires board members to attend the monthly meeting held at 6:30PM on the third Monday of each month at the Fire Station.  The members must attend at least 7 of the 12 annual meetings and complete an on-line Local District Board Member Training session.  Previous board experience or working collaboratively with others, along with computer literacy, are desirable but not required.

If the position cannot be filled with a primary resident living within the district, then a secondary resident may be considered.  The secondary position will be required to attend as many meetings as possible in person; but could attend via telecon when out of town. The minimum annual attendance and on-line training remain the same.

Written applications can be dropped off at the Fire Station, with a board member or emailed to Randall Knight at mumknight374@gmail.com.  The position will remain open until an acceptable candidate is selected.  Randall Knight can be contacted to answer any questions or concerns.

 

Randall Knight

GCFD Board Chair

801-602-1752                    

Monday, August 31, 2026

Bear Lake Valley Chamber of Commerce

 Welcome back post summer of 2026. Our monthly chamber member meetings will recommence beginning this Thursday as noted below. Please join us each first Thursday of the month (excluding June-August).

Monthly Chamber Member Meeting - September 3rd, 2026
Location: City building above library
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM…

Laketown Town Council

 September 2, 2026

6:00 PM

Notice is hereby given that the Town of Laketown Town Council will hold their regularly scheduled meeting at 6:00PM on Wednesday September 2, 2026, in the Laketown Town Office located at 10 North 200 East Laketown, Utah.

1.	CALL TO ORDER - Mayor BRANDON WILLIS
2.	OPENING CEREMONY - TBD
3.	ROLL CALL
4.	APPROVAL OF AGENDA
5.	APPROVAL OF PRIOR MEETING MINUTES
6.	BUDGET REVIEW
7.	APPROVAL OF BILLS 
8.	CURRENT TOWN ISSUES/UPDTES
9.	ACTIVITY COMMITTEE - Chairman Heidi Hodges
10.	UPDATES FROM CLERK'S OFFICE (Lisa)

The Town Council will not begin discussion on the following agenda items before 6:30 PM

11.	QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS FOR MAYOR AND COUNCIL: 
Any person wishing to comment on any item, not otherwise on the agenda, may address the town council at this point by addressing the mayor and town council and giving his or her name and address for the record. Comments should be limited to not more than three (3) minutes, unless additional time is authorized by the mayor. Citizen groups will be asked to appoint a spokesperson. This is the time and place for any person who wishes to comment on non-agenda items. Some items brought forward to the attention of the town council will be turned over to the clerk to provide a response outside of the town council meeting.

12.	PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION - Chairman Duane Robinson

13.	ITEMS OF BUSINESS
a.	Rick Larsen / update on survey of his property
b.	Centra Com Internet at Town Office & Park
c.	Discussion and adoption of Resolution 2026-04:  A RESOLUTION DETERMINING THE INELIGIBILITY OF ELECTED AND APPOINTED OFFICIALS FOR RETIREMENT BENEFITS UNDER TIER 2 OF THE UTAH RETIREMENT SYSTEM 
d.	Discussion and Review of proposed Ordinance to change the Transient Business License fee and procedure
e.	Discussion on changing zoning and lot sizes
f.	Discussion and possible adoption of ordinance establishing delegation of spending and purchasing approval authority to town council members.
g.	TRT Grant

14.	COUNCIL BUSINESS: 
-	Water Updates - Burdette Weston
-	Roads & Streets Updates - Kirsten Gash
-	Park & Recreation Updates - Denise Johnson
-	Rodeo & Arena Updates - Kris Hodges

15.	MAYOR'S REPORT: 
-	Bear Lake Regional Commission Report
-	Town Updates

16.	EXECUTIVE SESSION (if needed) 

17.	 ADJOURN 

Bear Lake Special Service District-Garden City

 

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

BEAR LAKE SPECIAL SERVICE DISTRICT

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Bear Lake Special Service District will hold a public hearing to receive public comment regarding proposed adjustments to District sewer rates and fees and proposed provisions concerning access to District sewer manholes and related facilities.

1. Proposed Sewer Rate and Fee Adjustments

The District is considering adjustments to its existing sewer rates and fees to ensure that revenues are sufficient to operate, maintain, repair, replace, and improve the District's wastewater collection and treatment system.

The proposed adjustments are being considered based on the District's current and anticipated operating, maintenance, repair, equipment, regulatory, and capital improvement needs, as well as the findings and recommendations of a sewer rate study conducted for the District by the Rural Water Association of Utah.

The proposed rate adjustments are intended to provide adequate funding for continued operation and maintenance of the existing system, replacement of aging infrastructure and equipment, necessary repairs and improvements, and long-term system needs.

 

2. Proposed Manhole Access and Obstruction Provisions

The District is also considering provisions to ensure that sewer manholes and other District facilities remain visible and reasonably accessible for inspection, maintenance, repair, and emergency response.

Property owners with buried, covered, obstructed, or otherwise inaccessible District manholes or facilities may be provided notice and a reasonable opportunity to correct the condition and restore access. Any fines, penalties, or costs imposed in connection with violations would be subject to applicable law and District ordinances, resolutions, or policies.

PUBLIC HEARING INFORMATION

Date: Thursday, September 17, 2026
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: Bear Lake Special Service District
147 West Logan Road
Garden City, Utah 84028

The District's regularly scheduled Board meeting will begin at 4:00 p.m., with the public hearing beginning at 6:00 p.m.

All interested persons are invited to attend the public hearing and provide comments regarding the proposed sewer rate and fee adjustments and the proposed manhole access and obstruction provisions.

To provide a reasonable opportunity for all interested persons to be heard, individual public comments may be limited to two minutes per person.

Written comments may be submitted in advance to:

Bear Lake Special Service District
147 West Logan Road
Garden City, Utah 84028

Information regarding the proposed sewer rate and fee adjustments, including the rate study and related materials, may be obtained from the Bear Lake Special Service District.

BEAR LAKE SPECIAL SERVICE DISTRICT

Sunday, August 30, 2026

Bear Lake State Park

 Mostly Clear

Low Temp:41° F
High Temp:78° F
Water Level:5912.60′
Ice Conditions / Thickness:No ice.

Live Water Temperature

69.3° F