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Wednesday, June 19, 2013

Garden City Projects Underway

Anita Weston, Reporter
Rich Civic Times
 

GARDEN CITY, Utah. June 13, 2013. Garden City Council.  Danny White, City Administrator, reported on the projects that he has been working on.  He noted that he is finalizing the wetland permit applications for 300 West, 100 West, and 75 North.  A mitigation plan must be finished for each of these streets prior to submitting the wetland permit application.  A cultural resources assessment must also be written for 75 North.  He suggested that the city cultivate their own wetland species for the mitigation work that will be required to receive the permit to build 100 West. 

The 75 North parking lot is underway.  An elevation survey has been completed as well as making drainage and grading plan.  The final layout of the site has been designed.  With the help of JUB, a bid package has been created.  Mr. White also worked with UDOT to provide access to their storm water catch basin for excess drainage created by asphalting this parking lot.  A pre-bid meeting was held with local contractors who are interested in working on this project. 

Some changes on the layout of the decorative lights to allow more flexibility in the spacing has been made.  The City is continuing to install the lights as time and workers permit. 

The master plan for Heritage Park is complete and work on the basic infrastructure items can begin.  The plan is currently being used to rough in and gravel part of the parking lot.  The City is working with Commissioner Cox to make sure a change of use permit is obtained to allow the City to have access to water for the pond.  The sign for Heritage Park has been designed, constructed, and installed.  

The last of the custom elements from the fabricator for the information kiosk have been received this week.  These items have been transported from Cache Valley.  Andy Stokes has started the prepping work at the kiosk site for excavation. 

White has been working with JUB to revise the city’s master plan.  An analysis of the survey has been done, and the Planning and Zoning Commission has been contacted to revise parts of the current zoning map.  White will continue to work on the master plan. 

A survey of Garden City residents concerning parks and trails has been conducted.  Analysis is currently being done and additional work on this item will be continued. 

White reported that he and Kathy Hislop created the program documents required by OSHA.  The City has signed off on all the OSHA citations and sent in receipts of completion to the inspector. 

White has also been working with the Division of Wildlife Resources to determine a mitigation plan for the potential impact of the gun range to winter grazing habitat.  It was decided that the gun range will be closed November 1 and opened again April 1.  This should take care of any questions or problems in this area.  The gun range site has been staked and flagged to indicate the location of the planned site features.  There will be a rifle area, pistol area, and an area for skeet shooting.  White is also working with the state parks to provide the location of property corners on the site. 

White is working with Riley Argyle to make sure all employees are trained according to new OSHA approved programs for blood borne pathogens, confined spaces, and hazardous communications.  

White has made available to the Mayor a map of potential public parking areas to help with the beach access program.  He has been in contact with the City Attorney and provided him with required information.  He is working with Commissioner Cox to meet the requirements for culverts along Third West to ensure irrigation water gets where it is needed.  He has designed directional signs to help people navigate to Heritage Park.  He met with Cindy of JUB regarding the future grant opportunities and has been meeting with engineers to discuss strategies for upcoming projects.

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