Traffic Lights And Proposed Rec Center

Anita Weston, Reporter

Rich Civic Times

GARDEN CITY, Utah. December 10, 2015. Bob Peterson, City Ordinance Officer, said that UDOT is conducting a traffic study in the area from the Idaho Line to Rendezvous Beach.  Peterson took the group around the area when they were here.  They are to develop a 15 year plan.  This study will not result in road work, but is a study and no projects will result from what they are doing.

Peterson explained how traffic backs up at the Logan Road Bear Lake Blvd intersection and how the marina impacts traffic, especially when the trailers have to be taken across the road and up onto the hill.  He also showed them all of the parking lots, and explained how the shuttle is being used help people get to the lake shore.  He also made sure they could see how steep some of the roads are in several of the subdivisions.  UDOT noted that there are at least 200 big trucks that are going through this area daily.  More and more the truck numbers are going to increase adding to the congestion that occurs during the summer.

It was suggested to them that a traffic light could perhaps be installed at the Logan intersection that could be set to orange in the winter when there are not any traffic problems. 

Peterson reported that he has been getting insurance bids for the City.  Bids will be submitted in January and a decision will be made at that time for the City’s employees.

Peterson is also working on land use.  He noted that Kathy Hislop has been helping with this project.

Peterson is also going to work on the collection of businesses taxes.  He, however, will be not able to get all of the 2015 tax figures until the end of January.  He will spend a great deal more time on that item at that time and should have the results by early March.

He has been working on plans for the Garden City Recreation Center.  He then showed the plans and what would probably fit the community.  

Peterson has used his judgment and ideas as to what is needed.  There is not a swimming pool included in this building since the City already has one.  However, if anyone has other ideas or suggestions, they would be appreciated.  It was noted that funding will probably require a bond.  So far, it appears that it could be done with approximately $280 per family per year.   The footprint size of the building along with the needed parking would require the City to purchase an additional five or so acres of ground adjoining the current city center. 

BUILDING INFORMATION FOR GARDEN CITY RECREATION CENTER 

Section A	Square Footage	Section B	Square Footage	Section C	Square Footage
Lobby	640	1 – 88 x 120 Multiport Court	10,560	Soccer Field	7,200
Workout Room	1,300	2 – 44 x 57 Basketball Courts	n/a	Activity Room 1	1,200
Office/Admin	1,000	2 – 29 x 59 Volleyball Courts	n/a	Activity Room 2	1,200
Equipment Room	700	6 – 20 x 44 Pickleball Courts	n/a	Elevated 1/8 mile Track	2,700
Kitchenette	500	2 – 50 x 84 Basketball Courts	n/a
Housekeeping	800	Elevated 1/8 mile Track	3,300
3 Racquetball Courts	2,400	Seating	3,390
Locker Rooms Male 3 restroom stalls Male 4 showers Male 50 Lockers Female 4 restroom stalls Female 4 Showers Female 40 Lockers
Square Foot Total	9,840	Total Space	17,250	Square Foot Total	12,300
Section A Cost	$1,590,720	Section B Cost	$2,725,500	Section C Cost	$1,943,400