Garden City Engineer Report

Anita Weston, Reporter

Rich Civic Times

GARDEN CITY, October 9, 2014.  Zan Murray, the City Engineer, reported that 75 North and 350 South had all been paved and striped.  The bid for 150 South is ready to go.  The boardwalk from 350 South is being considered.  There is some money left that can be used for that project.  The wetlands have been cleared by Danny White; and if composite materials are used for the boardwalk, it would be quite maintenance free. 

There have been some problems with Heritage Park.  It will not be completed within the bid amount.  The slope of the outside of the pond is much too steep to maintain.  The slope must be changed so that grass can be planted there and kept mowed.

Parking on 150 South is a much larger project and will take quite a bit longer to finish up.  The workers for the Special Service District will need to move one of their stations to the East.  It is currently too close to the road.  Norm Mecham will need to get a water line extension in place before it can be paved.  Two fire hydrants and a Quonset hut will have to be moved.  Electrical conduits will also need to be installed.  It might be a good idea to actually bid out a utility package.  Then, when the trenches settle, more work can be done.  If much is to be done at this location this fall, contractors will need to move quickly.

Parking in the City Park will be handled by UDOT.  It was also noted that the culverts to be put under the road on 300 West should probably also be put out for bids.

The water impact fee will be discussed later in the public hearing and City Meeting because changes are expected there.  There was a water agreement with Norm Mecham concerning the Shundahi water tank. It should be looked over carefully and perhaps given to the attorney to make sure everything is covered.  There will be a meeting held in November concerning the Elk’s Ridge water tank.

A change of use in water rights in Swan Creek through the Swan Creek Irrigation company is moving forward.  The City wells in use are considered points of diversion.  A MOU concerning them will be put in place.  Meters will be placed on the wells so that the City does not use more water than they have rights for.  A new well will be needed by the year 2020 and needs to begin to be considered at the present time.

Three phase power for the Heritage Park will cost about $40,000.  Conduit costs about ten or more a linear foot if the power is to be put underground.  The electrical company will probably connect through the Buttercup area.  This will require an easement or a right-of-way.  Wells are not generally considered as water storage.