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Friday, August 7, 2026

Laketown Town Council Public Hearing

 Laketown Town Council Public Hearing

August 12, 2026 (Wednesday)
6:00 PM

Laketown Town Council will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at 6:00 PM in the Laketown Office located at 10 North 200 East Laketown, Utah.  The Town Council will hold its regularly scheduled meeting on this date after the public hearing. 

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the purpose of this public hearing is to receive public comment regarding a proposed amendment to the Laketown Town Land Use Ordinance that would allow the creation of one-half (1/2) acre residential lots in designated areas outside the traditional town core where the current minimum lot size is one (1) acre.  The proposed ordinance identifies the areas where this change would apply and establishes the applicable development standards. 

The public is invited to attend and may give written or oral comments during the public hearing.  All public hearing items will be discussed and/or approved during the Laketown Town Council meeting following the public hearing.

Thursday, August 6, 2026

08/03/26 Rich County Sheriff's Office

 Law Total Incident Report, by Nature of Incident 

Page: 1 Nature of Incident Total Incidents ------------------------------ --------------- 

 Terminated 911 call 8 

 Non Reportable Accident 1 

 Traffic Accident w/ Damage 17 

 Traffic Accident, w/ Injuries 2 

 CrisisGo Hold 1 

 Intrusion Alarm 3 

 Panic Alarm 2 

 CrisisGo Secure 1 

 Animal Bite 3 

 Animal strays,dead,noise 6 

 Aggravated Assault 1 

 Assault 3 

 Agency Assistance 4 

 Citizen Assist 22 

 Motorist Assist 1

 Attempt to Locate Person 3 

 Business or License Problem 1 

 Sexual abuse of a child 1 

 Civil Dept. assist 10 

 Community Policing 1 

 Criminal History 1 

 Disorderly Conduct 1 

 Citizen Dispute 2 

 Domestic Violence 3 

 Disturbing The Peace 1 

 DUI Alcohol or Drugs 5 

 Grass Fire 1 

 Fireworks 1 

 Found Property 2 

 Fraud 1 

 Missing Child 2 

 Juvenile Problem 3 

 Litter/Pollution/Public Health 1 

 Lost Property 3 

 Overdose or Poison 1 

 Psychiatric/Suicide Attempt 1 

 Medical 1 

 Mental subject 1 

 Noise Problem 6 

 Parking Problem 1 

 Premise Check 1 

 Property Damage (all types) 2 

 Rich County Search & Rescue 2 

 Sex Offender Registration 1 

 Sex Offense 2 

 Sovereign Lands Issue 1 

 Summons Service 1 

 Suspicious Incident 5

 Suspicious Person 2 

 Suspicious Vehicle 1 

 Test Record 1

 Theft 6 

 Traffic Control 2 

 Traffic Hazard 10

 Traffic Violation 1 

Trespassing 6 

 Abandoned Vehicle 1 

 VIN Number Inspection 8 

 Stranded Watercraft 4 

 Welfare Check 6 

 Total Incidents for This Report: 192 

Rich County Fair Week Activities



 



Rich County Fair



 

Rich County Fair Activities

 







Monday, August 3, 2026

FREE Pancake Breakfast sponsored by Bear Lake Memorial Hospital Clinic in Garden City on Thurs. Aug. 6 at 288 So. Paradise Parkway (3rd West)


 

Garden City Planning Commission

 

GARDEN CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE & AGENDA

The Garden City Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. at the Garden City Lakeview Building, located at 69 N. Paradise Parkway, Building C.


AGENDA

1. Roll Call

2. Discussion – Preliminary PUD Phase Approval – Osprey Heights Phase 1

Previously had final approval. This plat is to widen the entrance and add 4 lots at the beginning of Osprey Heights Blvd.
Location: Parcel #41-28-000-0126, 41-29-000-0037, 41-29-000-0025, and 41-29-000-0053
Applicant: Norm Mecham

 

3. Discussion – Preliminary Subdivision – Chatos Land Bear Lake

The applicant is proposing to subdivide a 7.8-acre parcel into 5 lots.

Location: Parcel #41-29-000-0028

Applicant: Jason Thornock

 

4. Discussion - Preliminary Subdivision Phase 2 – Sweetwater Resort

The applicant is proposing a subdivision with 64 single-family lots on approximately 20 acres. Phase 2 of the Sweetwater Townhomes subdivision.

Location: Parcel #36-04-000-0055

Applicant: Genneva Blanchard, Bear Lake Towns, LLC

 

5. Ordinance Discussion

6. Adjournment

The public is invited to attend the meeting, listen by phone, or give written comments. The conference phone number is #1-866-347-5097.

 

There is a 2-minute limit on those commenting during the meeting.

 

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations (including auxiliary communicative aids and services) during this meeting should notify the Garden City Office at (435) 946-2901 on Mondays through Fridays, at least 3 working days before the meeting.  The office hours are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

 

Posted this 23rd day of July 2026.

 

Announcement Regarding Raspberry Days Fireworks

 Announcement Regarding Raspberry Days Fireworks

With heavy hearts, we want to share that the traditional fireworks show that closes out Raspberry Days each year has been canceled due to the current fire concerns in our area.
We know this is a beloved part of the celebration, and we share in the disappointment of our community. However, the safety of our residents, visitors, and surrounding areas must always come first.
We are grateful for everyone’s understanding and support as we make this difficult decision. Raspberry Days will still be filled with the community, traditions, activities, and memories that make this event so special.
Thank you for helping us keep our beautiful area safe

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

Town of Randolph

 Town of Randolph Town Board Agenda 

Wednesday, August 5, 2026 

6:30 PM Randolph 

Town Office 

Minutes & Bills 

2027 Tourism Grant 

Tennis Court 

Vacant Homes 

Culvert 

Town Clean Up Day 

Fair Week 

New Business

Raspberry Days 5K


 

Early Raspberry Days

 Paul Webb

 
Well, I can tell you. Max Hill, Paul Webb and Harry Bennion were sitting on the front porch of Big Sky Realty. Max Hill was lamenting on how recreation traffic dropped of dramatically after the 24th holiday. He proposed a solution by doing a celebration of the harvest of what was the largest draw in August, raspberries. He suggested Raspberry Days. It was his idea. He is the originator of the idea of the whole thing. I was the Mayor at the time and Harry Bennion was the chamber of Commerce president. We put our heads together and structured it as it started. We three and our wives and a dozen other local people jumped in to help. Max Hill passed away in December. Much more detail could be added to this post to flesh out the hours and hours and years of hard work in those early days, but for another time. 

(This truly was the way it all started-Bess & Carmen and their husband and many others were helpers)

Max Hill was also instrumental in getting our own Bear Lake Valley Visitor's Bureau organized in 1986. Rich County had been part of Cache County Tourism, but the needs of each county were different. 

Monday, July 27, 2026

Raspberry Days Rodeo


 

Rich County Planning & Zoning Commission


 

Laketown Planning and Zoning

 

Notice is hereby given that the Laketown Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to receive public comment on proposed lot sizes within Laketown City limits.

The public hearing will be held on July 29 at 7:00pm at the Laketown Town Office, 10 N. 200 E., Laketown, UT 84038.

The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider the following proposed ordinances and may take action on this item:

1.  Lot sizes – Laketown Planning and Zoning is proposing an ordinance to allow different size residential lots within Laketown City limits.

The Commission will receive public comment on this item and may forward a recommendation to the Laketown Town Council.

All interested persons are invited to attend the public hearing and provide comments. Written comments may also be submitted to the Town prior to the hearing.

A copy of the proposed ordinances may be reviewed at the Laketown Town Office during regular business hours.

Published this 8 day of July, 2026.


 

The agenda for the meeting is as follows: (NOTE: The agenda may be accelerated or the line items may be discussed in any order.)

 Welcome

1.    Pledge of Allegiance

2.    Minutes

3.    PUBLIC HEARING

a.    Lot sizes

                                          i.    Brief Summary/Presentation By Laketown Planning and Zoning Commissioner

                                        ii.    Motion/Second/Vote to open the Public Hearing

                                       iii.    Call the public for comments (Note: Public should state name clearly for the record.)

                                       iv.    Motion/Second/Vote to close the Public Hearing

                                        v.    Additional Planning Commission discussion (if needed)

                                       vi.    Motion/Second/Vote to either:

1.    Recommend approval to the Town Council; OR

2.    Recommend approval to the Town Council with modifications; OR

3.    Recommend denial to the Town Council with reasons therefore.

Continue with Public Planning and Zoning Meeting (See Agenda)


Wednesday, July 22, 2026

RICH COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

  RICH COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

BOARD OF EDUCATION
DISTRICT OFFICE
WEDNESDAY, JULY 29, 2026
6:00 P.M.

Join Zoom Meeting:
https://richschool-org.zoom.us/j/89526434915?pwd=9Z1lQJsZrfJHyHYQhYx5JUfTXcE7W8.1

Meeting ID: 895 2643 4915
Passcode: 046266



CONSENT ITEMS
	Minutes
	Expenditures
	
ACTION ITEMS
	Adopt the updated USBE Policy Manual
	Policy FGAB Update (Electronic Devices)
	School Safety Stipends
	Amend Fee Schedule for E-Sports
	Staffing	
	Selection of Board Members to give opening remarks at Inservice on August 17th
	Selection of Board Members to serve on Audit Committee

INFORMATION ITEMS
	Literacy Initiative
	Summer Projects
	Safety Update
	USBA
	Bridgerland
	UHSAA