Garden City General Plan has been posted to Public Meeting Notices-Take a look

Splashback-Dave & Claudia Cottle

 Read your Splashback from Bear Lake Watch to see the graphs!

We are off to a GREAT start for the water year in the Upper Bear Basin. The outer most line on the SWE graph above is for 2011 and the water level in Bear Lake came up 11 FEET with the runoff. The lines look close but in 2011 we had about 15% more SWE in 2011 than we do this yea at this time. Can we repeat 2011 again? Stay tuned.

BEAR LAKE LEVEL January 19th 5910.26 feet

Winterfest is ready for you Are You Ready?

 

The Bear Lake Monster Winterfest is Bear Lake’s biggest annual winter event. The next time this family friendly event is being held is on January 27-29, 2023. Most activities take place in the Utah Bear Lake State Park Marina and Sunrise Resort & Event Center. The state parks entrance fee at the Marina will be waived for those attending the event, with a hope that you’ll donate to The Family Place non-profit for which the event is fundraising. The event is put on by the Bear Lake Rendezvous Chamber of Commerce, Bear Lake Valley Convention & Visitors Bureau, Garden City Fire District, and Bear Lake State Park.

COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS: We recommend all who attend to follow current local health department guidelines. For more information visit the Bear River Health Department website.

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-Friday-

Monster Winter Sports & Trails Day

Friday 9am – 3pm  Logan Canyon Sinks Area & Bear Lake Overlook Rest Stop Area

This FREE event provides an opportunity to try winter sports. There will be fat-tire bikes, snowshoes, snowmobiles, and tubes (for the kids) provided by Epic Recreation & Beaver Creek Lodge. Free hot cocoa & treats.

First come, first serve. Learn more.

Monster Taste of Bear Lake

Friday 5pm – 8pm     Sunrise Resort and Event Center – Sunrise Hall

Local restaurant specialties. $3/ticket – no minimum, no maximum.

Monster Winterfest Social

Friday 5pm – 8pm     Sunrise Resort & Event Center

Free family-friendly fun! Activities for children of all ages. Pre-registration available for 5k, Monster Plunge, Cardboard Boat Regatta. Learn more.

-Saturday-

Monster Cisco Disco & Tournament

Saturday
6am-noon – Fish must be caught between these times
7am-9am – Cisco Disco Free Breakfast & Dipnets to borrow
11am-noon – Fish must be entered at the marina at this time

Dip net for Cisco fish on the east side of Bear Lake at dawn then enter your BIGGEST little Cisco fish in the tournament. Kid category and adult category both have great prizes. No cost to enter the contest!
Tournament Rules.  Learn more.

Monster 5K Run/Walk

Saturday  8:30-9:30am – Packet pickup   10am – Race Begins
State Park Marina

Register in advance: Adults $25, Children $15. Costume contest. Learn more.

Monster Chili Cook-off

Saturday 10am – 2:00pm   State Park Marina      10am – Cook Check-in

1:00pm – Formal Judging and public sampling after

Judges will determine who has the best chili. Great prizes will be given to winners at the Awards Ceremony.  Cook registration is FREE. Learn more.

Monster Cardboard Boat Regatta

Saturday
11am-Noon – Check-in your vessel; Get wave assignment; 

Under 16 year old only grouped together in one wave

Noon – Competition begins
Bear Lake State Park Marina

Build your boat at home and bring it. Check the rules but then be creative as you can. The race is on! Learn more.

This event will be live streamed on Facebook!

Winterfest Village Market & Food Trucks

Village Market   Saturday 10am – 4pm
Bear Lake State Park Marina – Under The Tent

Food Trucks  Saturday 11am – 4pm
Bear Lake State Park Marina Parking Lot

Craft fair, food trucks, & more! Vendor Info & Signup

 

Monster Plunge     Saturday   11am – 12:30pm –

Check-in     1:00pm – Costume parade & Judging then plunging
Bear Lake State Park Marina

“Go jump in a lake!” and help raise funds for The Family Place charity located in Garden City.

Costumes highly encouraged as there will be various prizes for groups and individuals. $35 per jumper includes an event hoodie for pre-plunge online registration.

IMPORTANT: Registration cut off is Noon on the Saturday of the Event; there will be no late registration! Learn more.

This event will be live streamed on Facebook!

Monster Disco Dance & Awards Ceremony

Saturday 5pm      Sunrise Resort

5pm – Award ceremony for Cisco Disco Fish Tournament, Chili Cook-off, Cardboard Regatta, and Plunge.

5:30 – 7pm

This event will be live streamed on Facebook!

NEW TIME THIS YEAR! – Monster Cisco Disco Dance
Dance on the Sunrise Resort Patio under the lights, stars, & disco ball. Also get some Cisco fishing education. Snacks and drinks also provided.

Thank you to your event sponsor Bear Lake Memorial Hospital!

Monster Raffle

Saturday, Various Times between 11am – 3pm
Bear Lake State Park Marina

Every vehicle entering the marina will get a raffle ticket. Must be present to win.

                                        -Sunday-

Cody’s Sweet Cream Pancake Breakfast

Sunday 8am – 11am   Cody’s Gastro Garage in Garden City

For the Grand Finale, join us Sunday from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. for Cody’s Sweet Cream Pancake Breakfast! All you can eat pancakes with 2 eggs and 2 strips of bacon at Cody’s Gastro Garage in Garden City for $5 for kids, $10 for adults!

 

Home & Work Place Preparedness January 25th 6-7 PM

 

Rich County School District Jan Meeting Zoom Meeting Tues. January 245h 6:00 PM

 http://uetn-org.zoom.ws/j/81981615814?pwd=Z3pQTON1VnV4427qeEtZVDdkWXErQ

                                        Meeting ID:819 8161 5814

                                   Pass Code: 296330

                                           Agenda

Consent Items

    Minutes

    Expenditures

Action Items

    Swear in New Board Members

    Election of Board Presidency

    Evaluation of Superintendent and Business Administrator, and             reappointment of same

    Policy 516 (Student Data Protection)

    Staffing

    RFP for cleaning contract

    Select Board members to sit on hiring committee

    Eaarly Graduation Request

Information Items

    Home School Requests

    USBA

    UHSAA

    Bridgerland

    Feb. Board meeting

Jan. 18th Randolph Town Board Meeting

 

Notice Subject(s)

Grant Proposals , Roads

January 18, 2023 07:30 PM

Description/Agenda

Business License - Geo and Dana Peart Bills & Minutes UDOT - Reduced Speed Signs Bid for Road in New Subdivision CBD Grant UDOT Sidewalk Projects Tourism Grant

Jan. 4th Laketown minutes

Mayor Burdette Weston welcomed those present and called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 4, 2023. Those present are as follows: Mayor Burdette Weston, Council Members: Eldon Robinson, Delora Wight, Brandon Willis, Kris Hodges and Clerk Alice Jackson. Those present were Duane Robinson, Chairman of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Andrew Lillywhite and Herm Olsen with HAO law firm arrived at 7:00 pm.

Opening Ceremony: The opening ceremony was conducted by Eldon Robinson and Delora Wight led the Pledge of Allegiance. ACTION: Mayor Weston called for the agenda to be approved. Brandon made the motion to approve the agenda, seconded by Delora. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor tabled Item B on the agenda. Other agenda items may be pushed to next month as well pending the length of the meeting this evening. ACTION: The Mayor called for the prior meeting minutes (December 7th) to be approved if there are no questions. Motion to approve the meeting minutes made by Eldon, seconded by Kris. Motion carried unanimously. ACTION: The Mayor called for the prior executive session meeting minutes (December 7th) to be approved if there are no questions. Delora questioned the documented start and stop times of this meeting. Alice will review, edit as necessary and will present to the mayor and council next month for their approval. ACTION: Mayor asked for a motion to enter into a closed session to discuss possible litigation. Motion made by Delora, seconded by Brandon. Motion carried unanimously. At 8:03 pm, regular session resumed with roll call. Those present in the room: Mayor Burdette Weston, Council Members: Eldon Robinson, Delora Wight, Brandon Willis, Kris Hodges, Clerk Alice Jackson, Duane Robinson Chairman of the Planning and Zoning Commission, Andrew Lillywhite and Herm Olsen. The mayor voiced appreciation to Herm and Andrew for attending the meeting. Brandon addressed a broader issue regarding the feasibility of having council attend future meetings, especially with towns of our size. Brandon noted that having council present would support and facilitate positive outcomes when the council needs to make a critical decision. Furthermore, Brandon asked Herm and Andrew what the best practices are for this request.

Herm acknowledged this would have a budgetary impact, however with today's technology, Zoom in particular is appropriate. Questions could be clustered and a time scheduled for council to accommodate this need. Herm noted that face to face meetings are always the best when appropriate. Andrew shared that larger towns have city managers to fill these responsibilities and of course Laketown does not have the ability to hire and support such a position. Mayor asked council about donations to the activity committee and donations in kind. Regarding cash donations for example to the activity committee, cash must be given to the town clerk, in turn a receipt will be generated, and a deposit will be reflected in the activity committee ledger account. Donations in kind should have a good faith estimate by the town of the value of the item. A receipt will be provided to the donor. If the donation is other than money (lights for example), the town will need a receipt for the lights. MAYOR OPENED THE MEETING FOR QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS:

None. OTHER ITEMS OF BUSINESS: Action Items From Previous Meeting: - Mayor-appoint new member of P&Z. Mayor said he needs to talk to all members of the P&Z - Mayor-clarify in kind donations with attorney. See above. - Council to visit Wahlstrom property. Snow currently covers the property making it difficult for the council members to view the property lines. Mayor will contact Ms. Wahlstrom and tell her she only has a 100-foot frontage. No wiggle room. Delora asked if their survey was accurate. The mayor drew a rough map to illustrate property lines, irrigation easements and two fence lines and discussion continued. Kris commented that the block as a whole isn't right, nor is the mayor's block (per a survey they had done prior to building their home). Kris also asked if the ball diamond block is inaccurate as well. Mayor shared that the county and surveyors have had an issue with the 1st West street. There was a 15 foot frontage that was in question. The county made the ruling and it impacted his property. Kris asked if the other blocks in Laketown are inaccurate. The mayor drew a map and the discussion continued. Wahlstrom's posterity wants to build a home on the above noted property - on the back end. Eldon said we should not make a decision until spring. Consolidated Fee Schedule: Mayor noted the Consolidated Fee Schedule is a large document and may need to be pushed to next month's agenda. He encouraged the council to be open minded with regards to being trained and utilizing CiviclinQ platform. The council should know how the platform works. COUNCIL BUSINESS: Heidi Hodges-Activity Committee Update: - She will hold a meeting next week and wants to know what the council would like to see this upcoming year from this committee. - Wants confirmation that activity committee will still do the rodeo concessions in 2023. Eldon noted that they should make the necessary changes from last year's lessons learned and plan on doing this year's rodeo. - Heidi asked the mayor and council to think about what they would like the committee to use the 2023 rodeo income on. Lights for other items. - Emma Carver joined the committee in Sarah Taylor's place. - When do we want the lights taken down in the park? Mayor suggested by the end of January pending the weather. Eldon suggested that we may not be doing enough at the rodeo and discussion took place on other activities that could be done at the rodeo grounds. Suggestions were movies, cowboy poetry and singer/concerts and perhaps bring the derby back. Kris shared that Laketown had competition for this event from Preston. All the help was volunteer except the drivers. The derby was a money maker for Laketown. Some cars came from Ogden. A ranch rodeo was another suggestion which includes cow milking and other activities associated with working on a ranch. The suggestion was made that whatever is decided, the activity needs to be on a busy holiday weekend so we can pull crowds from Garden City. Heidi will discuss the above new suggestions with the activity committee and report back. ARPA Update: - Alice provided the cost of new electronic meters from Meterworks. We have $32,665 in our ARPA account. New meters are $316.54 per 5/8 meter. She spoke with Terrick Sheffield and he suggested ordering sooner than later due to cost increases. Laketown will not pay until the meters arrive. The meters will arrive in batches. The mayor would like to include the labor (about $6,000) of installing the new meters. Discussion took place regarding the time Dan bills for installation per meter (about one hour). It is estimated that we currently have about 40 e-meters installed. Delora provided an update on purchasing an altitude valve. After speaking with Dan, he estimated that the cost may be around $6,000. Dan also reported that the chlorinator is working fine and is no longer a priority and he recommends we purchase a new altitude valve. Alice asked the council about using the funds for roads. Brandon shared that most roads in Laketown need to be chipped this summer. ACTION: Mayor asked for a motion to use ARPA funds for 65 meters, labor and the purchase of a new altitude valve. Delora made the motion, Eldon seconded. Motion passed unanimously. Mayor would like the new meters installed in homes with the oldest meters first. Planning & Zoning Commission Update-Chairman Duane Robinson: No meeting. Christmas party was fun. Mayor thanked Duane for coming to closed sessions. Water Updates-Councilmember Delora Wight Update: No other updates other than above. Roads & Streets Updates-Councilmember Brandon Willis: Roads need to be chipped. He will calculate a figure that will be within our budget. County will be doing road work this summer. Park & Recreation Updates-Councilmember Kris Hodges: No current updates. Rodeo & Arena Updates - Councilmember Eldon Robinson: Eldon suggested that we may need to think outside the box regarding the use of TRT monies for upgrading the ball field. He further commented that the use of the ball field has changed so much over the years. We used to have church ball, tournaments, co-ed league, little league etc; now we have very little. It's hard to even get people to participate in the lake shore challenge. There were only five participants in this event last year. Eldon asked the group if the property should be used in other ways instead such as pickle ball court, volleyball court or installing a splash pad. Duane asked how this benefits Laketown. If the council determines that they would like to use the money for other items, we would need to check with the county first. Brandon wishes to use the $100,000 wisely. That is a lot of money. Discussion took place on the amount of labor and materials it might cost to upgrade the ball field. Kris had suggested in an earlier meeting upgrading the playground equipment. Brandon suggested looking long term regarding what these monies might be used for that would return revenue to Laketown. Eldon said that if we had someone in charge of the softball field, we may get more use out the field. Courtney is interested in overseeing this project. The committee that awarded the money suggested that Laketown is using a lot of money to upgrade the rodeo, therefore, Laketown needs to utilize the rodeo grounds for more than a 2-day rodeo. Alice asked who would we need to talk to if we wanted to use the funds for other items. The mayor said that members of this committee are Tammy Leonhardt, Sim Weston and maybe Eric Wamsley. He reported that the committee changes frequently. Kris asked about using the rodeo grounds for an ice-skating rink-construct a berm, cover the sand with a tarp and flood the arena. Flooding the park was also suggested. The mayor suggested that flooding the arena would be difficult because of the sand. Brandon asked if we apply annually for TRT funds. Furthermore, he asked if discussions have taken place about ideas that would generate monies/taxes/residual income for the town. Mayor said the wood bleachers are rotting and they need to be replaced with metal seats. $75,000 in the current grant is for the wood seat replacement. The amount awarded was large this year due to the increase in tourism. If we could purchase some property, this would provide some income to Laketown. Tammy Leonhardt is the individual we submit our application to. Mayor suggested we might submit an application going forward to bring the bike path from 8th North into Laketown. MAYOR REPORTS: - Bear Lake Regional- No meeting - Temporary Exception Letter for second source of water. We received a letter from the State of Utah dated August 24, 2002 and stamped received September 2, 2022 regarding a temporary exception for a second source of water. This temporary exception will expire on August 19, 2025. If Laketown does not have a secondary water supply by this date, it can reapply for another exception. Letter is filed in clerk's office. - Mayor will let Delmas know we have the monies to change out the bleacher seats so he can plan ahead. - Annual code of ethics pledge from each member of the council-Alice will make necessary edits and present to the group next month. *Action Item Alice UPDATES FROM CLERK'S OFFICE: - TRT monies approved-See above. Submission date is August of each year. Tammy Leonhardt sends an email requesting application completion. Money has to be used for recreation. Mayor suggested a bike path to Laketown. County is working hard on the bike path and if Laketown would like to participate, we could have this path come into Laketown. - Endurance Utah. Alice pointed out the letter each council member has a copy of and summarized the information within. Discussion was held regarding our current fee for this activity and should it be more? *Action Item-Mayor to ask Mitch Poulson regarding who sets the dollar amount for such a bike race. Kris shared that Laketown may have to provide ambulance services. *Action Item Alice to reach out to Chris regarding the two routes. - Connecting Utah-The State of Utah has an initiative for providing broadband service statewide. The email was provided to the council to determine if anyone wanted to attend the workshop. The council declined to attend the workshop, however, Brandon agreed to research the initiative further and report back. *Action Item-Brandon. Alice noted that she has tried to contact Jordan McKee multiple times regarding the timeline of when he will provide upgraded WIFI service to Laketown. Mayor to check with Jordan to see where he is on providing this service to Laketown. *Action Item Mayor - Dumpsters-Alice shared the amount Laketown is paying for county sanitation services. Furthermore, the difficulty in figuring out their monthly invoices has been an issue. Alice has met in person with the county (Dana) with little resolution. Alice shared the number of 'dumps' billed per month and they seem high to her and the council. Eldon noted that the county should not charge Laketown for sanitation. Alice commented that tracking each dump is difficult unless we have a camera *Action Item-Alice to speak with Loujene on how these dumps are tracked. Brandon requested time be set aside to have an attorney at each council meeting. Mayor approved. *Action Item-Alice to place this going forward as an agenda item. Brandon noted that if things don't go well with Safe Harbor, we could get the opinion of the SLC attorney suggested by Herm Olson. BUDGET REVIEW-Mayor asked everyone to review the budget and come next month with input. APPROVAL OF BILLS- Delora asked about the billings from HAO regarding Alice's handwritten notes regarding no communication took place on a particular day that Andrew has billed. Andrew's response (to the mayor) was that he can take more time documenting the billings, but it will just cost us more money. ACTION: Mayor asked for a motion to approve the bills. Motion to approve the bills made by Delora, seconded by Brandon. Motion passed unanimously. Brandon asked about stipend payments to the council and mayor. Do we have an ordinance or resolution for these payments. *Action Item: Alice, ask Andrew. EXECUTIVE SESSION ACTION: Mayor asked for a motion to adjourn. Brandon made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Kris and Delora. Motion passed unanimously. Mayor called for the meeting to be adjourned at 10:30 pm ADJOURN /S/ Alice Jackson

Jan 12th Garden City Town Agenda Notes

 

Bear Lake Watch former Directors-Dave and Claudia Cottle introduced the new Director, Lewis Chandler, who will handle the day to day regimen of keeping Bear Lake Watch up to date. Lewis has worked in health care management and has a home here in the valley. Claudia will move into a VP position over the water and external affairs. Claudia also presented Bear Lake Watch’s suggested outline for the Utah and Idaho Legislatures in hopes that a bill will be introduced by the State Legislators for the inherent qualities of the lake to be tracked and maintained. Up to this time there has not been any qualifying data to figure out a policy to protect the lake. There are small bits gathered, but not followed in consecutive years.

(Bess thinks that this is very important-so talk to the Cottles for more information)

Mark Smoot from the Chamber of Commerce presented an economic update for the past year and meets with a Chamber Coalition from other cities every week to discuss problems and solutions.

Of course, Winterfest is coming and the monies raised (after expenses) goes to supporting The Family Place. There will be free activities on Friday with snowshoeing up at the Overlook and instructions on how to snowmobile safely at the Sinks location. Some the problems the area faces are not enough parking in the winter at the Sinks. UDOT, the USFS, and others are working on a plan.

 Skijouring will take place in February next to Water Dance.

Gary Teuscher, our city auditor, went through the annual review of the city’s finances and feels the City is financially secure. (Go take a look at the audit-it will amaze you what our City has done these past 20 years).

The CDBG grant (from the government) was allocated to Scott Livingston and Spencer Bailey for the apartments that are planned on Kimball Lane.

Quinn from JUB went over the projects that are being worked on: the well is being drilled, the funding for extending 3^rd West, a few minor details being worked out for Bear Lake Vista Townhomes by the Chevron near the new Epic building (the old Stringham True Value), the Conestoga challenges, and Water’s Edge.

Important for all to read is the General Plan located at the City Office and to attend the meeting on January 18^th at the City Office beginning at 5:00 pm to give your input.

Rich Jurior High National Honor Society

                                7th Grade Inductees: 

Jack Bjoralt, Quincee Call, Irie Carlisle, Vallen Cornia, Christian Rees, Hazelle Scott, Ryann Smoot, Cori Stacy, Zaxton Stocking, Emary Thornock

                       8th Grade Inductee: Alyssa Allen

 

Two-Year Members

Molly Weston – President

Lyda Taylor – Vice President

Addison Huffaker – Secretary

 

Jasper Johnson, Jaylin Lutz, Bode O’Mealy,

Hudson Parry, Braylyn Pugmire, Chris Wahlberg

 

by Trudy Smuin

 

Winterfest fun.........

 

Bear lake Responds-Come and learn

 

Rich County Library

 

Rich County Employment Opportunities

Maintenance Supervisor for Rich School District

                                                    

Dale Lamborn, Superintendent                                                         A RICH TRADITION       

Jennie Johnson, Business Administrator

Tammy Hoffman, Admin.Assistant                                                                                                                                            

                                                                                                       Pres.  Eric Wamsley..........................Laketow

                                                                                                         Vice Pres. Richard Lamb................Garden City

                                                                                                       Peter Cornia....................................Randolph

                                                                                                       Zack McKee...................................Garden City

                                                                                                      Scott D. Sabey....................................Woodruff

 

RICH SCHOOL DISTRICT IS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS

FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION

 

DISTRICT MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR

 

            The selected individual will be responsible for the maintenance of all buildings and grounds in the district.  The maintenance supervisor works under a 12-month term of employment and is eligible for benefits.

            Preference will be given to individuals that can demonstrate skills in the following areas: sprinkler systems, construction, electrical, heating and cooling systems, snow removal, grounds maintenance, building security etc.

            The individual selected will be expected to supervise part-time summer employees, oversee bids from outside contractors, supervise contractors, and make sure that all buildings and grounds are properly maintained.

            Pre-employment drug testing may be required and if awarded the position, the individual must submit to a background check.

                                                                  SEND APPLICATIONS TO

RICH SCHOOL DISTRICT

ATT: SUPERINTENDENT DALE LAMBORN

P.O. BOX 67

RANDOLPH, UT 84064

PHONE 435-793-2135 x 101

EMAIL dlamborn@richschool.org

 Application can be found online

 http: //www.richschool.org, district information, employment

 Closing date: February 6, 2023

   Rich County School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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State Park Summer Employees

Bear Lake Laundry is hiring