In October's Rich County Commission meeting, commissioners expressed some dismay that Mayor Spuhler and Garden City were taking over the gun range and jetty issues. All commissioners were vocal about their confusion about the subject and one commented that it was the county's responsibility to take charge of those issues. Later it was learned that Mayor Spuhler had a signed MOU with the County Commissioners to follow through with those issues: Mayor Spuhler responds to the article titled "Garden City Usurping County Land Rights On Gun Range".
To The Editor:
I am a
bit confused by your article here are the facts as Garden City has had a very
good relationship with the county and I was completely surprised by your
article:
1. We have a signed MOU, clearly outlining a joint venture between the county and the city to explore the Gun Range. This MOU was given to the State Parks several months ago.
2. Garden City, went to the County, Laketown,
and the Bear Lake Regional Commission for approval to proceed on the Jetty
concept all three agreed with unanimous approvals. In those meetings a basic
design and location were discussed.
3. Emails with invitations to the meetings
as well as emails to commissioner Cox dated 8.11.2014 with the Jetty design and
cc to DNR. The commissioner accepted the meeting with Sen Hillyard but did not
show up. I saw him later and he apologized due to a scheduling issue he as not
able to make it. Those are the facts and anyone wanting to read the MOU on the
Gun Range can do so as it is all public record. We value our relationship with
the county and other cities.
John Spuhler
Garden City Mayor
