Thurs. June 9th the GC Town
Council met and approved the minutes of the previous meeting in May.
Geo Peart, Rich County Building
Inspector reported on the year to date building projects. There were
115 homes built last year and 124 so far this year. The cost totals estimated
to be were $38 million last year and $30 million to date this year.
Tami Leonhardt-Director of Bear
Lake Convention and Visitors Bureau reported that they had received a $62
thousand dollar grant from the State of Utah and a $49 thousand dollar grant
from Idaho. The monies are spent on newsletters, you tube videos, and
brochures. The overlook, the Wilford Woodruff home, the rest area and the
office are running well.
Bryce Nielsen-Rich County’s
Emergency Management Officer presented the information about a needed Emergency
Management Officer for Garden City as suggested by the Utah Legislature. This
person would work with the Fire District, the City Council, and Rich County in
identifying problems and would be on call in emergencies.
Council member, Martel Menlove,
spoke about a trails grant the city has received. A grant for $200,000 was
received to do some of the trail along 3rd West.
Bluewater Bistro and Bakery has
added a new side to their business-wedding rentals, Ofelia’s Cleaning Services,
and Bear Lake Arms were also approved.
After much discussion, Preliminary
Approval for Bear Lake RV, Sun Communities was given contingent on meeting UDOT’s
standards.
The Public Hearing on the
ordinance to update Public Works Notifications. This enables the City workers
to order parts, get them back to the lake, and install them within 48 hours
rather than 24 hours.
A Conditional use permit was
given to John Nelson for his planned storage building on 300 West. The building
will be overseen by a commercial building inspector.
Gold Crest Homes requested a PRUD
and Conceptual permit for the homes they are planning along 300 West (west of
Heritage Park). After much discussion they were given an approval by the
Council.
Elk’s Ridge Preliminary for Phase
2 needs to address the issue of roads, garbage, and a retention pond. The
biggest problem they face is that the sewer is already in, but the roads are
too steep.
A PID (Public Infrastructure
District) policy was discussed. This allows developers a way to charge for
their development improvements. Think of it as an extra HOA fee. If it is set
up right then the City can use some of it towards improvements to water,
sidewalk infrastructure and roads. The Council will study various PID’s and
work out the best one for Garden City.
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