Garden City Council Reports

Anita Weston, Reporter

Rich Civic Times

GARDEN CITY, Utah.  February 9, 2017.  Chuck Stocking noted that the Library needs to create an organization called “Friends of Garden City Library”.  This will allow the library control over donations that are given to the library.  It will cost approximately $1,200 for federal and state fees to create this appendage to the library. Since this item was not on the agenda, it was suggested that it be placed on next month’s agenda. 

Stocking also noted that the library has been updating their computers and backup support for the new machines.  This expense was about $4,300.

Pat Argyle reported that she attended the last Raspberry Days Committee meeting.  She needed to know if bids had to be taken in obtaining entertainment for this event.  The Council said she could do as she wanted in that area.  They reminded her that the booth price had been raised by $200 which should give her a bit more freedom for entertainment.

She wants to get a sponsor and a large screen to advertise what is happening during the three days of the event along with having the entertainment also on the screen as well as performing live.  Ads could be shown between entertainment numbers.  The size screen desired will cost about $6,000 for the three days.  This will allow a great deal of freedom for those attending the event.  What is put on the screen can also be picked up in people’s homes, on their electronic devices, etc.  The Council thought it would be a good idea and encouraged her to continue moving forward.

Jennifer Huefner noted that she is working with Mitch Poulson on her trails project.  They will be having a meeting this next week to discuss where County trails and City trails meet and where all are located.  Poulson is in the process of using a GPS device to get accurate placement of the trails.  Huefner noted that upkeep of the trails has been ignored.   She felt that some group or revenue source needs to be established so that the trails can be properly groomed and maintained. 

Darrin Pugmire reported that the cost of shutting off culinary water to a business or home and then turning it back on later is not reasonable.  He noted that the turn on fee includes an impact fee which is way out of budget for most people.  It is especially difficult for individuals who move from one location to another or who have multiple connections.  He recommended that a standby fee be put in place for those who fit into this category that have off/on situations.  It was suggested that he come up with the amount of the standby fee and get this item on next month’s agenda.

Mayor Spuhler noted that the HOA, Shore Lodge, has been working with him to come up with a solution of getting more people to the lake.  Shore Lodge members feel that all the people should use 150 South to get to the beach.  However, that entrance/exit is so overloaded now, that other options need to be found. 

Legacy PUD has given the City an 8-foot wide walkway on the south side of their property that allows people to walk to the lake.  This entrance/exit will need to be made into a boardwalk allowing people to easily use this access.  Mayor Spuhler said that Shore Lodge HOA is considering helping pay for this boardwalk and the Mayor will no longer consider eminent domain.  People will not be able to drive to the lake, but will be allowed them to walk down to the lake shore.