Anita
Weston, Reporter
Rich
Civic Times
GARDEN
CITY, Utah. May 9, 2019. There was a short public hearing prior to the
regular meeting. The public could
discuss two new ordinances—Ordinance #19-15 imposing a one percent municipal
transient tax on all accommodations and services, for the Town of Garden City,
Rich County, Utah. They noted that the
Ordinance seemed to be in order.
The
other Ordinance #19-16 lists regulations for food trucks and their
location. The Public Hearing was closed.
The
meeting was called to order and a Council Member roll was taken. The first item was a presentation of
appreciation to Jason and Jill Johnson for their generous donation to the
Garden City Library.
Mayor
Leonhardt noted that such a gift is good for the community, it was a very nice
donation, and it is very much appreciated.
A small plaque was presented to the Johnsons.
Laurianne
Wakefield gave a Chamber of Commerce Report for the Bear Lake Valley
Chamber. She noted that there are 118
members who belong to the Chamber. The
area included in this organization is from Montpelier to Laketown.
Currently
they are creating a new logo and a new web site. There will be a directory of all members on
the web site. There will be lots of
community events and school activities that will also be posted there.
The
Chamber has made maps of the area. They
usually give out about 20,000 plus maps each year.
They have both a winter and a summer version of the maps. WinterFest (the polar plunge) this past
winter was the tenth time people jumped into the lake and had an opportunity to
enjoy the Cisco Run. This past year was
the most successful WinterFest ever.
The
Chamber is looking into creating another event on Martin Luther King Day. It will be called Winter Sports Day. There is the West Bear Lake Marathon that
draws quite a few people to the area at that time. The Chamber would like to also begin a fall
event—sometime in October. They have
been considering lanterns on the lake as a possibility.
She
noted that there are generally between 30 and 40 people who attend the monthly
meetings. The Mayor thanked Wakefield and told her that Garden City certainly appreciated the work that the
Bear Lake Chamber is doing.
Ordinance
#19-08 is an ordinance updating the height definition for buildings. After a discussion on this matter, it was
determined that further work needed to be done.
It was requested that this item be placed on next month’s meeting.
Ordinance
#19-13 is an ordinance creating the food truck overlay zone. There will be two areas where trucks can
park. It will be on both sides of 200
North. The Council determined that food
trucks in an overlay zone can’t use a conditional use permit. Motion was made and approved.
Ordnance
#19-14 is an ordinance adding storage sheds on 300 West at least 300 feet from
Third West roadway. It was decided to
leave this ordinance as currently written until the Council members can rewrite
the ordinance.
Ordinance
#19-15 is an ordinance imposing a 1% municipal transient tax on all
services. The motion was made and
adopted.
Ordinance
#19-16 is an ordinance updating regulations specific for food truck and food
truck locations. Trucks may be moving in
and out every week. Thus, either the
mayor or a council member would be allowed to sign their weekly license. The motion was made and passed.
A
tentative budget for the General Fund, Enterprise Fund, SID Fund, Capital
Project Fund, and Beach Access Fund for the fiscal year July 1, 2019 to June
30, 2020 was briefly discussed. Each
Council Member was requested to go over the figures so that action can be taken
on the budget next month. The budget
shows about two million dollars handled by the City. When the Water Enterprise is included with
the money listed on the budget, the overall amount is about four million. The motion was made and passed to finalize
the budget next month.
The
discussion and review of the 2019 Certification of Delinquency of Assessments
and Charges for the Buttercup Special Improvement District was held. It was noted that the County picks up those
delinquent problems when they work on taxes.
The city needs to approve and send the delinquency items to the County
Treasurer. The motion was made and
passed to take care of this item. It was
noted that this will continue for the next two or three years when all
delinquencies will finally be completed.
A
request was made to allow rent e-bikes and e-scooters on the bike path. These devices can go up to 35 MPH. The bike path is for walking and regular
bikes that go at about 10 MPH. It was
decided that the e-scooters and e-bikes should not be allowed on the bike
path. Four wheelers should not be on the
bike path either because they are motorized.
In other words, nothing motorized should be on the bike path. While talking about the bike path, it was
suggested that the bike path needs to be cleaned weekly.
The
speed limit in Garden City is going to be dropped down to 35 MPH.
A
discussion was held concerning the City’s right-of-way down to the beach in the
Real Beach Subdivision. An individual
had put down grass and sprinklers over the City’s right-of-way. He has also put down pavers and added
power. A letter needs to be written
letting him know that the City will not give away any part of the City’s right
of way. He has no entitlement to do what he has on the right-of-way. The City is planning to cover the area with
gravel because there is little maintenance needed when using gravel. This gentleman has taken over the City’s
right-of-way. In fact, one of the City’s
beach accesses goes right through the
middle of his home. Action needs to be
taken.
A
request was received by the City to sponsor one of the Rich High School Games. After a short discussion it was decided to
give a $500.00 limit for school games—not just one game. Also, the request was made to sponsor the
Rich County Fair and Rodeo. The Council
decided sponsor this event with the same amount as last year which was $700.00.
The
motion was made and passed to close the City Town Council Meeting.
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