Garden City Council Meeting

GARDEN CITY COUNCIL MEETING

December 11, 2014

Reported by Anita Weston

GARDEN CITY, Utah.  December 11, 2014. Two of the City Council members were on the telephone.  They were not able to come to the meeting.  Bess Huefner called in from Arizona, and Bruce Warner called in from Garden City. 

The X Xtreme Movement Dance Company requested to have a dance studio and offer dance classes at 2332 Kimball Lane.  The request was made by April Wuthrich.  This was actually a change of address.  Permission had been given for this business to operate out of the old Garden City Paris Café—the Firehouse Pizza Restaurant.  However, the restaurant decided to close for the winter.  The dance studio had to find a new location.  April was able to do so and desired to get that change made on her business license.  Permission was granted contingent upon April filling out the needed paperwork and paying a $50 fee.

A request to terminate the encumbrance of Lot 11 & 12 of Buttercup Farms Subdivision, parcel numbers 41-21-39-011 and 41-21-39-012 was made by Paul and Dorothy Nance.

Approval to terminate the encumbrance and covenant to run with the land was given.

Mayor Spuhler requested that all Council Members read the Bear Lake Valley Blue Print. He also noted that the members of the Planning and Zoning Committee should also read this document.  It was created at a cost of $250,000.  It included information from both Bear Lake County, Idaho and Rich County, Utah.  Dozens of meetings were held and information gathered.  This document should be used in making planning decisions, in writing grants, and so forth.  We need to use it and get our money’s worth out of it.  The document summarizes the feelings and ideas of the individuals who live in the area full time.  It is a document full of good information.  The document is available in the City Offices.

Susan House was re-appointed to the Planning Commission for a second term, Marcia Solum was re-appointed to the Board of Adjustment for another term, and Howard Pope was re-appointed to the Board of Appeals for second term.

A discussion was held concerning sponsorship of the Bear Lake Community Health Care Center.  The presentation was given during the Public Hearing.  They are requesting help to obtain a Community Development Block Grant.  This grant would be used to add a psychologist and some consultation rooms.  The request was approved by the Council.