Garden City Council Deals With Controversial Issues

Anita Weston, reporter

Rich Civic Times

GARDEN CITY, Utah.  July 13, 2016. There will be a Public Hearing on July 17 and July 26 to get the public input concerning building a recreational center in Garden City.  A discussion concerning the financial side of this project will be an important part of this meeting.  

Zan Murray, City Engineer, reported that work is still moving forward on the Elk’s Ridge Water System Easement and Property Agreement project.  He noted that Lance Bourn is following up on getting the required signatures and documents required for getting this item finished up.

Steve Arnold was appointed to the Appeal’s Board and approved by the City Council. Bruce Warner resigned from the Council.  He is going to China for a period of time and will be teaching there.  He was thanked for the work he has done.  The Council wished him well in his new adventure. 

The trail from 350 South to the Boardwalk is done.  The City is currently putting up a privacy fence to keep young people from climbing on a lot of old equipment that is stored next to the path.

Pat Argyle, Council Member, noted that the flag ceremony will be held on July 23.  The pathway from 350 South to the Boardwalk and on to the beach will also be dedicated at that time.  The culverts that were near the flag and children’s play area at Heritage Park have all been put into the ground and covered over.  A water fountain is being put in place. 

She noted that the agreement on how the garbage trucks will pickup garbage in Buttercup and Heritage Park needs to be clarified.  Also, the big tree in the play area needs to be smoothed a bit and some of the bark removed so that the children won’t get hurt.  They love playing on the tree.

The property purchased by the City for a park actually is a big larger than was originally thought.  .  The amount of land contains 7.67 acres instead of 7.48.

The Raspberry Days Committee leaders indicated that they were not interested in working with Raspberry Days next year.  Since there won’t be anyone with experience, Pat Argyle asked for some suggestions for moving forward for next year.  Mayor Spuhler suggested that perhaps some event companies could be contacted and bid for this activity.  The Council Members accepted this suggestion. 

Mayor Spuhler reported that Buttercup has dissolved their HOA.  All of the common areas have been deeded to the City.  Fireworks are forbidden in Buttercup—there is too much tall, dry grass.   There is a fine of $1,000 for anyone setting off fireworks in this area.  Individuals who live there who want to use fireworks should go to the park, the Church parking lot, or the lakeshore.

There is a meeting in Logan, Thursday, July 14, concerning Bear Lake.  Mayor Spuhler will be attending the meeting along with Bear Lake Watch, Representative Webb, the Bear Lake Regional Commission, the State Parks, and other involved agencies.