Anita Weston, Reporter
Rich Civic Times
GARDEN CITY,Utah.
March 13, 2014.The Garden City General Plan was approved by the Garden
City Council. They liked the way it was
written and the objectives that have been included.
The Parks and Trails Plan was discussed. It was determined that perhaps some
additional materials and information be added to the plan prior to approval.
A review of the Garden City Culinary Water Impact Fee
Analysis was discussed. It was approved
as presented. The ordinance updating and
establishing water impact fee policies and procedures was also accepted by the
Council.
The budget figures were handed out to Council members. They looked the information over and noted
that a discussion of the suggested budget will be conducted at the next meeting. However, getting the items early will allow
Council Members to do some research and be prepared to deal with the budget
next month.
DeWayne Gifford was re-appointed to the Planning and Zoning
Committee. Marcia Solum was re-appointed
to the Board of Adjustments. Tammy
Calder was appointed Deputy Recorder.
Council Member Chuck Stocking reported that the City Library
is running out of space. They have some
especially good materials and are getting more all the time. They hate to dispose of items that are being
used regularly. Mayor Spuhler said that
they definitely couldn’t have the Special Collections room for expansion. If they wanted to expand, they need to look
at other options. Mayor Spuhler also
said they should be using e-books and other automated devices instead of hard
back books.
Stocking asked if it would be possible to give Dawn Brady a
raise in salary. She has been with the
library a long time and hasn’t had a raise.
The Council made and passed a motion to raise Dawn Brady’s wages.
Stocking noted that the shuttle idea should be expedited
since summer was coming rather quickly.
Mayor Spuhler told him to write up some policies and guidelines that
could be used to move forward with this idea.
Stocking reported that the water boiler for the hot tub at
the pool has died and asked if it could be replaced. He was told to take care of that matter. Stocking is also working on the city kiosk. He noted that an electronic device with
shatter resistant surface and water proof would be needed in the kiosk. Mayor Spuhler told him to go ahead and move
forward on that as well.
Councilman Bruce Warner noted that there are individuals who
are currently running businesses within the City Limits who have no business
licenses. He was told to take Gary Cox,
the Enforcement Officer, with him and call on any individuals who appear to
have a business without a license. A
sales tax letter should probably be sent to the various businesses in town to
make sure they are collecting and sending in the required taxes.
There are several places in town that need to clean up their
premises. They are cluttered and portray
the wrong image. Gary was asked to check with these businesses
as well to see if changes can be made.
Bess Huefner, Council Member reported that she has been
working with the Raspberry Days Committee.
Things are shaping up there very well.
The entertainment is pretty much lined up. Rick Rose will be singing along with some
other groups. The craft fair is ready to
go.
Joey Stocking is currently working on the sign ordinance
through the Chamber of Commerce. He will
be taking the new ordinance to Planning and Zoning next month. A Public Hearing needs to be scheduled. The ordinance will then move to the City
Council.
Darrin Pugmire is working with accesses to the various water
storage tanks. Easements need to be
written and turned over to the City. He
is concerned with the number of individuals who need to be contacted and
agreements made with them. Pugmire feels
that water is a real issue, especially the storage tanks. Additional attention and work needs to be
spent on this item.
Mayor Spuhler said his major concerns at the present time
were parking and transportation between The City and the lake shore.
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