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Bear lake Level-Bear Lake Watch -Dave & Claudia Cottle

 

BEAR LAKE LEVEL August 14th 5911.38

The recent storms have been delivering quite a wallop at certain locations, some more welcome than others. So sorry if you have been negatively impacted. ☹

But the good news is that it has helped the irrigators that use Bear Lake water. The pumping has been decreased to three pumps - 800 cfs. As of August 11th only 101,490 AF have been released. Less than half of the allocation. Bear Lake is at 5911.32

How low can it go? Yes, there is a limit! In the last Splash we covered how much water can be drawn out of Bear Lake in a single year. The obvious next question: What is the lowest it can ever go?  The Splash answer is “5902”.... watch for more. The bottom of the storage pool is 5902

A Deep Dive ! Someone asked if we could get out of the Bear Lake Settlement Agreement Guilt by association! I can see how it is easy to get the wrong impression of the Settlement Agreement - because we so often reference the agreement when talking about how much water is being taken out of the lake. So, let me set the historical background to help us understand how this all came about.   The authorization to use Bear Lake as a storage facility, started 142 years ago! In 1888, the powers of the federal government decided that the lake and area around it would be Reserved from transfer of ownership and would be held for development as a federal reservoir project for irrigation for the arid region. Bear Lake was officially designated as “Ut – Id Reservoir Site #1”, with a plan to raise a dam that would add ten feet on top of the natural lake elevations. This would have inundating lands already settled and there is little doubt that it would have destroyed the very nature of the lake and its shoreline. It was an interesting time when Washington politicians were trying build a political hold on the western territories that were vying for statehood, while industrialists were attempting to grow fortunes through the mining industries booming in the west and agriculture was becoming an industry rather than a survival skill - all of which could grow exponentially by adding electricity provided by hydro-power!   Washington never got its act together… And there sat Bear Lake, an untapped “gold mine” as the lynch-pin to control the waters of the Bear River as it drops the 1700 feet into the Salt Lake valley. It is no wonder that by 1907, a private industry would finally wrangle the authorization to build structures and hold storage rights to Bear Lake. However, it was only granted once the proposal combined Power Generation and Irrigation. It wouldn't have worked  without acquiring agreements with the agricultural companies in the lower basins who already held the water rights to the natural flow of the river. There were no environmental protection laws or even considerations for the “lake” – it was just a container to be “used”. Even as the U.S. has developed extensive natural resource law and administration, the private industries of Power and Agriculture, with the blessing of the States, have managed to keep the operations of our lake excluded from federal scrutiny. (I’m sure there is some good and bad tied together in all that.) In the 1920’s, Irrigators sued the power company to ensure their deliveries - the uses were somewhat settled by the courts’ Decrees. On a larger stage, it took the Federal Bear River Compact of the 1950s to settle disputes between the three states (Utah, Idaho and Wyoming) therein defining apportionment of the river’s supply. Well, almost settled, as there was an Amended Compact in 1980, expanding possible storage and use.(As always, only about use!) It wasn’t until 1992 when some brave BearLakers found an opening and executed legal action that brought the parties to the table - leading to the signing of the Bear Lake Settlement Agreement (BLSA) which: # 1 curbed the use of water throughout drought periods, # 2 tightened the measuring and monitoring of the releases, #3 established a “recovery” pool for the lake #4 created a seat at the table for Bear Lake interests. The Bear Lake Settlement Agreement is the first and only defense of these waters of Bear Lake and is now intertwined into the “law of the river” among the states. No, we don’t want to get out of this agreement. Yes, we do want to uphold it and strengthen it when opportunity arises. Thanks for Caring enough to ask, Claudia

*All Bear Lake Elevations are given in UP&L Datum

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The RICH COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT is proposing to increase its property tax revenue

 The RICH COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT is proposing to increase its property tax revenue. - The RICH COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT tax on a $324,000 residence would increase from $560.08 to $631.01, which is $70.93 per year. - The RICH COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT tax on a $324,000 business would increase from $1,018.33 to $1,147.28, which is $128.95 per year. - If the proposed budget is approved, RICH COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT would increase its property tax budgeted revenue by 26.40% above last year's property tax budgeted revenue excluding eligible new growth. All concerned citizens are invited to a public hearing on the tax increase. NOTICE OF PROPOSED TAX INCREASE To obtain more information regarding the tax increase, citizens may contact RICH COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT at 435-793-2135. RICH COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT PUBLIC HEARING 8/16/2022 6:00 P.M. Rich School District District Office 25 S 100 W Randolph.

Walking around the world by Rico from Germany

A friend suggested that I interview this man so I met him at Bear Trapper and asked what his purpose or goal was for his walk around the world. He said that from the time he was a young man he wanted to wander. His life work was not very fulfilling (he was an insurance adjuster). One day he quit his job and started walking. He went to Turkey and then onto Australia and New Zealand (taking a plane when he had to). Covid came and put a halt to his walk about. He flew home to Germany until the restrictions were lifted and then flew to Vancouver, Canada to begin his walk again. He plans to be in Denver by September 15 where he has friends and then he will fly home for the winter and start again in spring. He plans to finish in New York in the summer of 2023. Rico said that he would ask people if he could sleep in their back yard and the majority of people were very helpful and pleasant. He found good people wherever he stopped like the England’s who let him sleep in one of their cabins. Should you like to follow hi on his journey-go to www.ricoslongwalk.com

PUBLIC NOTICE GARDEN CITY TOWN COUNCIL MEETING

 

PUBLIC NOTICE GARDEN CITY TOWN COUNCIL MEETING

The Garden City Town Council held their regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, August 11, 2022, at 5:00 p.m.

This meeting was held at the Garden City Office, located at 69 N. Paradise Parkway, Building C.

AMENDED AGENDA

1. Roll Call – All Council members present.

2. Approval of Minutes a. Town Council Regular Meeting and Executive Session – Minutes approved.

3. Public Comments, 2-minute time limit (only Bess talked about the Blair family from Layton who painted the bear bench on 150 So. and cleaned some more at the Heritage Park).

4. Business License Discussion/Approval

               a. JDW Capital Holdings LLC, multiple short-term rentals. Josh Wilson (approved)/

               b. Creating Memories, 284 Bear Lake Blvd. Dena Stark (did not come).

               c. Twisted Tree Landscaping, LLC, 230 N 300 W. Jeff Meaker (did not come).

5. PUD Discussion/Approval

               a. Requests Approval of Final Plat for Conestoga Phases 2 & 3, Seth Porter and Mike Knapp (approved).

               b. Requests Approval of Final Plat for Bear Lake Vista’s Phase I, a commercial and residential development                located west of the Chevron. Chuck Matheny and Jason Harris

               c. Requests approval of Preliminary Plat for Park Place, 26-acre gated development west of Heritage Park. Andy    & Gerald Andersen, and Brad Nance.

6. Subdivision Discussion/Approval

               a. Requesting approval of Final Plat for Long Ridge, Phase 6. Jeff Jorgenson (approval after discussion).

7. Encumbrance Discussion/Approval

               a. Requesting approval to encumber lot 123 with parcel F, 124 with parcel G, and 125 with parcel H. Parcels are              7.5 easements (approx.) in Buttercup Mobile Home Estates. Ken Hoyal.

8. Resolution Discussion

               a. Resolution #R22-06, A Resolution to Adopt the Resolution of Hodges Irrigation Company and Swan Creek             Canal Company.

9. Short-term Rentals a. Travis Eborn, 130 Seasons #6. b. Goldies Cottages, 643 Maple Dr. c. Lynn Dahle, 592 Amber Lane d. Kate Gonda, 593 Amber Lane e. Amy Noliner, 365 W Persimmon Dr. f. Thurmond Dressen, 588 Maple Dr. g. Mike John, 533 Richland Valley Street #12 h. Josh Allred, 150 W Seasons Lane, Unit 1 i. Jason and Angel Tronier, 362 Wysteria Dr. (approved).

10. Miscellaneous – Many thanks from Mayor Mike to all who helped at Raspberry Days; discussion of road planning; discussion of signs that are misleading and what can be done; there are no official updates on the marina expansion; there will be sidewalks at the new pickleball courts-we should not broom the courts, only use blowers; there will be sod on the ball fields this fall,

11. Council Member Reports

               Jordan said the pool is doing well; Ken said the library had a hacker (it was his brother) and the well would be developed on the south end of the City; Mike said that the turning lane at Buttercup will start August 22 and go til Oct.; Martell said he already talked about the road planning; and Pat talked about the Halloween Party-the City will give $500 to the fun evening.

12. Payment Vouchers (Approved).

13. Motion for Adjournment NOTE: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodation (including auxiliary communicative aids and services) during this meeting should notify the Garden City Office at (435) 946-2901 on Monday through Friday, at least 3 working days before the meeting. The office hours are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Those wishing to attend by teleconference may dial in using the number 1-866-347-5097.

Good Stuff! by John Brown

 

Good Stuff! 2 religious podcasts with deep insight and humor

 

I love history. I love religion. And I love good humor. And I have found two podcasts that mix all three ingredients in an absolutely delightful way.

In this week’s review, I’ll talk about the first. In a later review, you get the second.

The first is called The Standard of Truth Podcast. It’s hosted by Dr. Gerrit Dirkmaat and Professor Richard LeDuc and explores the early days of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.

Dirkmaat is a professional historian and in fact was a researcher and editor for The Joseph Smith Papers project for a number of years. There are few people who have read more of the original documents pertaining to the early history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints than he has. He now teaches at Brigham Young University. LeDuc works in business and has been an adjunct professor at the University of Utah.

The two of them are good friends, and together they are terrific. Dirkmaat is the main show, of course. But LeDuc adds wonderful humor and questions, and sometimes tries to keep Dirkmaat on task. One minute you’re blown away by some deep insight into church history, the next you’re laughing.

I’ve listened now to sixty episodes, more than sixty hours of those two (and in one funny hour, Gerrit’s mom), and it just keeps gets better and better.

What Dirkmaat does so well is provide context. He doesn’t just tell you what happened. He sets the stage and tells you why it happened, sharing stories, quotes, and injecting it all with his unique sense of humor.

What do they talk about?

Oh my heck, what don’t they talk about? There are three episodes discussing Joseph Smith’s run for president. Another that brings in the Boston Tea Party. Another on a book claiming Abraham Lincoln was changed by the Book of Mormon, which the hosts debunk. Another on freemasonry. Another on the White Horse Prophecy. There’s a poignant multi-part discussion of Joseph Smith’s murder. And more.

I have read a lot about Church history. But I can see what I know is a drop in the bucket. Every episode brings fresh insights.

Look, if you like history and are interested in the early history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, I think you are going to love this podcast.

You can find it on Apple, Spotify, Google, Amazon, and more. Or you can just go to their website: www.standardoftruth.com.

Spend a few hours with Dirkmaat and LeDuc, and I think you’ll get hooked.

And in the next review I’ll talk about the second podcast, one hosted by two Eastern Orthodox fathers.