Library Fundraiser, Raspberry Days, Farmers Market Discussed

Anita Weston, Reporter

Rich Civic Times

GARDEN CITY, Utah.  April 21, 2016. Chuck Stocking reported to the city council that the library board has decided that the rummage sale should be held every other year instead of every year.  Mayor Spuhler noted that the board needs to hold some kind of a fund raiser every year.  If the rummage sale is not held, then the board needs to come up with some other fund raiser.  He mentioned that they could perhaps hold a bake sale, a spaghetti dinner, or some other project.  Chuck noted that he would take that information back to the library board.

Pat Argyle asked the members of the Raspberry Committee how the felt about a $1 entrance fee to get into the vendors area on Raspberry Days.  All members of the committee said they didn’t want any entrance fee imposed.  Mayor Spuhler asked her to go back to them and asked them if they would like to enhance Raspberry Days in the future.  Currently the City gets about $8,000 for this event.  If they charged $1 for each adult that came to Raspberry Days, it would bring in an additional $20,000 to $30,000.  This would allow the City to get a better stage, build a bowery, get better seating, etc.  In other words, the money would be used upgrade and improve this event.  Argyle said she would again talk about entrance fees to the committee at their next meeting.

It was noted that the Farmer’s Market needs to be improved.  Conestoga Resort offered to have it held on their property.  They felt there might be greater participation and give this activity a different feel and look, and make it more successful overall.  The Council Members were in favor of this change.

Argyle also noted that there will be a flag ceremony at Heritage Park on Memorial Day.  She hopes everyone in the town is aware of this dedication and will come and participate in this activity.

Bruce Warner noted that they had already discussed Elk’s Ridge.  He is concerned that the State is looking toward trying to control short term rentals and will be watching what happens in this area.

Volleyball nets have arrived and will be set up on the beach.  If the Council knows of any other types of games and other items that would add to the fun at the beach, please pass the suggestions on so that the beach can be made more attractive.