Garden City Town Council

 

Town Council Agenda

Notice Date & Time: 4/13/23 5:00 PM

Description/Agenda:

 1.    Roll Call

2.            Approval of Minutes

a.            March 2023 regular Town Council Meeting and March 9, 2023, Public Hearing.

3.            CAPSA - Presentation: March Was Sexual Assault Month

4.            Public Comments, 2-minute time limit

5.            Quarterly Reports

a.            Bear Lake Valley Convention & Visitors Bureau Report - Tami Leonhardt

b.            Bear Lake Valley Chamber Report - Mark Smoot

c.            Garden City Public Works Report - Riley Argyle

d.            Building Inspector Report/Code Enforcement Report- Tyler Seamans/Glen Gillies

e.            Town Engineer Report - Quinn Dance

6.            Garden City General Plan Discussion/Approval

a.            Quinn Dance 

7.            PUD Amendment Discussion/Approval

a.            Amendment to Bear Lake RV Resort PUD, Plat 1, relocating some structures on the plat. Sun Acq. II, LLC, Brady Berry, Atwell

8.            Short-term Rental Discussion/Approval

a.            David Fieldsted, 1145 S 198 W

b.            Ember 4 UT 2022 LLC, 1670 S Bear Lake Blvd

c.            Distant Star Properties, 195 Lychee Lane

d.            Ryan Wade, 890 S Booseway Circle

e.            David Briggs, 920 Newberg Place #3

f.             Howard Gurney, 98 W 350 S

g.            Milan Chandler, 341 W Posies

9.            Resolution Discussion/Approval

a.            Resolution # R23-03 A Resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Garden City Updating Land Use Fees and Miscellaneous Fees for Services Rendered and Providing an Effective Date

10.          Ordinance Discussion/Approval

a.            Ordinance #23-05 An Ordinance Updating Maximum Road Grades

b.            Discussion ONLY: An ordinance requiring water shares for single family residential homes.

11.          Miscellaneous

12.          Council Member Reports

13.          Payment Vouchers

14.          Adjournment

Plant to save the Bees

 

Plant a tree (if it ever warms up)

 

Night Lights by Lauriann Wakefield

 

Idaho Bill for Bear Lake Preservation signed by Governor Little

 

Wednesday March 29, 2023 Idaho bill for Bear Lake Preservation Signed by Governor Brad Little at a ceremony   S1112 passed unanimously through both the House and Senate

(see the bill)

This signing sets into the law of Idaho a clear statement that Bear Lake should be preserved for all generations to enjoy with all its beautiful and valuable qualities.

 

This seemingly small but hugely important addition to Chapter 43, Title 67 of the Idaho Code brings Bear Lake into the fold with the other prized and protected lakes of Idaho.

 

This section will stand as a guidepost for future legislatures and administrations of Idaho, to help them see that they stay the course leading to the preservation of the natural character of the lake even while we use it to aid irrigation production and power generation.

 

It also indicates there is a part for you to play in achieving the goals by calling out the need for collaboration among agencies and stakeholders.

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This has been years in the making; setting the stage, helping people see the need, developing trust and partnerships, finding the right words to put on paper and finally guiding it through the legislative process.

 

We send a heartfelt thanks to Senator Mark Harris, Representatives Josh Wheeler and Kevin Andrus and all who assisted us along the way and through all the years.

 

 

Claudia & David

 

(Read the bill - don't worry, it's short)

Flooding Update-Bryce Nielson Emergency Manager for Rich County

 

 

Flooding Update

 

As we all know, the snow has continued to pile up. It appears that there was a warm-up this past weekend.  It will be short lived according to the forecast, so I hope you had time to move some snow and soak up the heat.  It may also be a good time to fill sandbags if you need them. Sandbags are available at the Garden City office Monday-Friday from 9 am to 5pm. There is no charge. Please only take what you need so there is plenty for everyone. They are not filled. There is plenty of sand at Heritage Park just east (all the way east) of the Pickleball Courts. Bring your own shovel, fill the bags about 2/3 full for best results.  Other sites are located around the county.  In past years, I have seen a lot of erosion on gravel roads in the hillside subdivisions when water running down the side of a road hits a uphill driveway.  Clean the culverts out or ditch around them.

 

I believe that when Bear Lake thaws, it will be the latest on record.  There is two feet of cold, clear ice under who knows how much snow on top which will insulate it.  Until the high snow in the Uinta’s starts to melt and the Bear River is diverted into the lake, the ice will remain.  That will be into May, so we can prepare for a cold Memorial Day weekend.  Forecasts for the month of April say the weather in Bear Lake will be cooler with slightly more precipitation than normal.

 

On that cheery note, just watch the weather, mitigate any flooding issues and be safe.

 

Bryce Nielson

Rich County Emergency Manager

 

    

Obituary-Justin Groll

March 27th, 2023, a hero, husband, father, son, and brother was called back to his heavenly home. Justin Frank Groll(49) was born December 17, 1973, to Benjamin Reed and Jeralene Jackson Groll. Justin was the third child of six. After graduating Rich High, he served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in the Mississippi Jackson Mission. He then proceeded to play football at Southern Utah University. Here he met his lifelong companion, Shauna Allen. Justin and Shauna were married on January 18th, 1997, and later sealed in the Logan Utah Temple. Justin and Shauna welcomed 4 children into the world: Ashley, Jaidyn, Karter, and Karsyn. His wife and children were his greatest pride and joy.

To know Justin was to love him. His presence was huge, and his laughter filled a room. He is Christ-like and loyal to a fault, making everyone feel special. His love for his Savior, daughter, sons, and wife was evident to everyone. He accomplished everything he put his mind to, receiving his master’s degree in education, scuba diving certificate, and EMT/first responder training. He was a teacher and coach for 23 years and served in various church callings and community services. Justin enjoyed hunting, fishing, ranching, roping, the Buffalo Bills, football, and spending time with his family. He would pull over to help anyone, lend a hand, or be a listening ear. Justin was always for good and changed so many lives by his example. He was the man who roped the moon, hung the stars, and will be deeply missed.

Justin is survived by his wife Shauna, four children: Ashley Nicole, Jaidyn Justin, Karter Ross and Karsyn Makoye; parents Benjamin Reed and Jeralene Jackson; siblings Shawn (April) Groll, Rhett(Alicia) Groll, Margo (Frano) Barerra, Zane (Carrie) Groll, and Misti Groll. Many aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces, cousins and friends. Preceded in death by his grandparents.

 
Funeral Services were held Monday April 3 at 11:00 a.m. in the Randolph LDS Church. Interment in the Randolph Cemetery following the services.

 
Our family would like to thank the Rich County EMT’s, Sheriff’s Department and Rich County School District.

Obituary-Jerika Jo Erickson

 

Jerika Jo Erickson 17, passed away with family on March 29, 2023. Jerika was born on October 23, 2006, in Montpelier, Idaho to her parents Josiah Issac Erickson and Katrina Jo Andersen.

Jerika was a daughter, a sister, and an aunt. She had six kids that she was an aunt to. Jerika loves to go to the beach, drive around and blast music with her windows down. She loves being in the sun. She also loves plants and crystals.

She was preceded in death by her grandpa's; Vernon George Andersen, Carl Glayde Erickson, great-grandparents, Stanley Erickson, Patience Williamson, Douglas and Merle Spence.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, April 6, 2023 at 12:00 PM in the Garden City LDS Chapel, 65 S Bear Lake Boulevard in Garden City. A viewing will be held Wednesday evening April 5th from 6:00-8:00 pm at the same location and from 10:00-11:30 AM prior to the funeral. Messages and thoughts may be expressed to the family online at www.allenmortuaries.com. Interment will be in the Fish Haven Cemetery.

Obituary-Jordan Johanna Rose Erickson

 

Jordan Johanna Rose Erickson 21, passed away with family on March 29, 2023. Jordan was born on September 29, 2001, in Montpelier, Idaho to her parents Josiah Issac Erickson and Katrina Jo Andersen.

Jordan was a daughter, sister, aunt, and a mother. She gave birth to her beautiful baby boy Isayah J. Mejia - Rodriguez on August 5, 2021. Before she got pregnant with Isayah, she fell in love with Dakota Andres Mejia - Rodriguez, and started dating on November 3rd, 2019. They were always together all the time, whether they were outside, in the car, or just laying in the room.

She was preceded in death by their grandpa's; Vernon George Andersen, Carl Glayde Erickson, great-grandparents, Stanley Erickson, Patients Williamson, Douglas and Merdle Spence.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, April 6, 2023 at 12:00 PM in the Garden City LDS Chapel, 65 S Bear Lake Boulevard in Garden City. A viewing will be held Wednesday evening April 5th from 6:00-8:00 pm at the same location and from 10:00-11:30 AM prior to the funeral. Messages and thoughts may be expressed to the family online at www.allenmortuaries.com.

Obituary-Dakota Andres Mejia

Dakota Andres Mejia-Rodriguez, 24; unexpectedly passed away on March 29, 2023. Dakota was born on February 24, 1999 in Soda Springs, ID to his parents Alejandro Mejia and Brenda Lee Meijia.

Dakota was a son, a brother, a friend, and one of his proudest titles, a father. He had his daughter Trinity Beatrice Winn, on April 19, 2017. A few years later he welcomed his son Isayah J Mejia-Rodriguez into the world on August 5, 2021

Dakota began dating the love of his life, Jordan Erickson, on November 3, 2019. They did everything together and were ecstatic when they found out they were having a boy.

They were engaged and enjoyed traveling together. Dakota and Jordan both returned to our Heavenly Father hand in hand that afternoon.

Dakota enjoyed being outside when he had any free time. He would shed hunt, fish, hunt and go hiking. His collection of antlers was one of his prized possessions.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents; Cleone Rodriguez, Isabel Rodriguez, and Pedro Rodriguez, his uncle Bret Thompson, and his aunt Carol Lewis.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, April 6, 2023 at 12:00 PM in the Garden City LDS Chapel, 65 S Bear Lake Boulevard in Garden City. A viewing will be held Wednesday evening April 5th from 6:00-8:00 pm at the same location and from 10:00-11:30 AM prior to the funeral. Messages and thoughts may be expressed to the family online at www.allenmortuaries.com. Interment will be at the Fish Haven Cemetery.

Published by Logan Herald Journal on Apr. 4, 2023.

Bear Lake Bears 2A State Champions

 

Idaho State basketball academic champions. In that last category, Bear Lake’s 3.82 grade point average bested every school in the state, irrespective of division.

Rich High Track Meet

 Results from the Milford track meet April 1^st 2023 10 schools most of which are 1A schools

The Girls took 2^nd place overall as a team -

Paige Smith took 3^rd in the 3200 meter

Violett Taylor took 1^st in the 100 meter hurdles

Violett Taylor took 1^st in the 100 meter run

Violett Taylor took 1^st in the 400 meter run

Clare Shinkle took  6^th in the 400 meter run

Amilla Shinkle took 5^th  in the 200 meter run

Peyton Cluff 13^th in the 200 meter run

Katharina Smith 18^th in the 200 meter run

Paige Smith 2^nd in the 1600 meter run

Rylee Moldenhauer 4^th in the 1600 meter run

Katharina Smith 11^th in the 300 meter hurdles

Nya Jolley 2^nd in the 800 meter run

the girls 4xs100 team took 4^th Haydee Pugmire, Peyton Cluff, Nya Jolley and Amilla Shinkle

the girls 4x400 team took 4^th  Nya Jolley, Clare Shinkle, Peyton Cluff, Rylee Moldenhauer

the girls Medley team took 2^nd Amilla Shinkle, Nya Jolley, Rylee Moldenhauer, Paige Smith

Rylee Moldenhauer took 10^th in the high jump

Katharina Smith took 14^th in the high jump

Haydee Pugmire took 2^nd in the discus

Violett Taylor took 1^st in the long jump

Haydee Pugmire took 7^th in the shot put

Boys team took 5^th overall

Max Parry  5^th  in the 100 meter

Max Parry  2^nd in the 400 meter

Max Parry 1^st in the 200 meter

Ben Sellers 6^th in the 1600 meter

Kaysen Johnson 7^th in the 1600 meter

Taylor Walker 8^th in the 1600 meter

Samuel Leifson 7^th in the 300 meter hurdles

Jett Holmes 11^th in the 300 meter hurdles

Ben Sellers 8^th in the 800 meters

Ethan Earl 10^th in the 800 meters

Austin Vasquez 11^th in the 800 meters

Wesley Moldenhauer 12^th in the 800 meters

Logan Cluff 13^th in the 800 meters

Dylan Wasden 14^th in the 800 meters

Taylor Walker 16^th in the 800 meters

Jonah Negus 9^th in the long jump

Jonah Negus and Dylan Wasden tied for 7^th in high jump

Ethan Earl 10^th in high jump

The boys 4x100 team took 2^nd - Jett Holmes, Samuel Leifson, Levi Stonehouse and Max Parry

The boys 4x400 team took 4^th - Braden Gifford, Samuel Leifson, Kaysen Johnson and Austin Vasquez

The Boys medley team took 3^rd - Levi Stonehouse, Samuel Leifson, Kaysen Johnson and Austin Vasquez

Corrections from March 28th
Violett Taylor won the girls 100 meter hurdles and 300 meter hurdles

Amilla Shinkle was 9^th in the girls 100 meters

Max Parry was 4^th in the boys 100 meters

Trey Walker was 6^th in the boys 100 meters

the Boys 4x100 team Trey Walker, Samuel Leifson, Max Parry and Levi Stonehouse took 3rd

Max Parry took 4^th in the boys 400 meters

Samuel Leifson 9^th in the boys 300 meter hurdles

Paige Smith 3^rd in the girl's 800 meters

Nya Jolley 8^th in the girl's 800 meters

Violett Taylor won the girls 200 meters

Max Parry took 3^rd in the boys 200 meters

Trey Walker was 9^th in the boys 200 meters

The girl's 4x400 team took 3^rd Nya Jolley, Rylee Moldenhauer, Violett Taylor and Amilla Shinkle

Haydee Pugmire took 4^th in Girls shot put

Rylee Moldenhauer took 9^th in the girl's high jump

Haydee Pugmire took 3^rd in the girl's discus

Dylan Wasden took 8^th in the boys high jump 

Happy Coloring from Ace

 

Rich County Commissioners meeting Monday Apri 3, 2023

10:00 Matt Davis - Rodeo Grounds Use Request - MRT Training 10:15 Bob Peterson - TRT Tax Collection for Short-Term Rentals 10:30 Mark Wood, Caribbean Carpet Care - Business License Request 10:45 BREAK until 1:00 PM 1:00 Ben Willoughby, County Attorney Public Hearing: An Ordinance Requiring Businesses to Purchase a Business License (no. 82-4) 1:15 Ben Willoughby, County Attorney Public Hearing: A proposal to repeal the following: An Ordinance of Rich County, State of Utah, Enacting an Adjoining Landowners Ordinance, Pertaining to the Construction and Maintenances of Fences in Rich County for Agricultural Purposes, for Provisions for Payment by Adjoining Landowners and for Provisions for Nonpayment, including Costs and Attorney's Fees (97-09-03) 1:30 Ben Willoughby, County Attorney Public Hearing: Rich County Ordinance Declaring a General Policy for Allowing Domestic Livestock to Graze Freely and Defining Liability for Their Trespass on Private Land 1:45 Ben Willoughby, County Attorney Consideration of a 60 to 90-day moratorium on petitions to develop campgrounds and RV parks while the County reviews the development code to make sure there are appropriate provisions for them. 2:00 Mitch Poulsen, Rich County Planning & Zoning Administrator Martin Peterson Plat Amendment 1456 Broad Hollow Rd, Garden City 2:15 Randall Knight, Garden City Fire District - Interstate MOU Discussion 2:30 Kim Wilson, Assessor - Real and Personal Property Exemptions 2:45 Lisa Johnson for Anneliesa Peart, Clerk - Election Security Discussion 3:00 Russ Thomson, Courthouse Maintenance Department - Potential Building Hazards 3:15 COMMISSION BUSINESS 1. Approve Minutes 2. Approve Expenditures 3:30 ADJOURN

Easter Thoughts

 The week before Easter is called Holy Week or Passion Week. These are some of the traditions and how this week is celebrated:

On Palm Sunday, Jesus entered Jerusalem (Matthew 21:1-7) (Mark 11:1-14) (Luke 19:28-40) (John 12:12-19) and was greeted by crowds carrying palms and singing praises.

On Holy Monday, Seeing a fig tree by the road, he went up to it but found nothing on it except leaves. Then he said to it, “May you never bear fruit again!” Immediately the tree withered.When the disciples saw this, they were amazed. “How did the fig tree wither so quickly?” they asked.Jesus replied, “Truly I tell you, if you have faith and do not doubt, not only can you do what was done to the fig tree, but also you can say to this mountain, ‘Go, throw yourself into the sea,’ and it will be done. If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer.” 

Jesus entered the temple courts and drove out all who were buying and selling there. He overturned the tables of the money changers and the benches of those selling doves.

Holy Tuesday, is when Jesus was issued various challenges by the Pharisees and Sadducees over subjects such as marriage in heaven, paying taxes to Caesar, and the source of His authority. Jesus continued teaching in Jerusalem, including telling the disciples that he would be crucified in two days (Matthew 26:1-2) (John 12:20-36).

Holy Wednesday (or Spy Wednesday since it is traditionally thought of as the day Judas the spy, conspired with local authorities to betray Jesus). Jesus was anointed with oil and rebuked Judas for criticizing the woman who anointed him (Matthew 26:6-13)  (Matthew 26:14-16) (Mark 14:10-11) (Luke 22:1-6).

Maundy Thursday, The word Maundy is derived from the Latin word for “command.” The “Maundy” in “Maundy Thursday” refers to the command Jesus gave to the disciples at the Last Supper, that they should love and serve one another.  (Matthew 26:17-35) (Mark 14:12-42) (Luke 22:7-28) (John 13:1-17:26) Jesus was arrested in Gethsemane (Matthew 26:36-56) (Mark 14:42-52) (Luke 22:39-53) (John 18:1-10). That night, the authorities condemned Jesus for blasphemy (Matthew 26:57-67) (Mark 14:53-65) (Luke 22:66-71) (John 18:19-24)). The same night, Peter denied Jesus three times (Matthew 26:69-75) (Mark 14:66-72) (Luke 22:54-65) (John 18:15-27).

On Good Friday, Jesus was sent to Pilate and King Herod (Matthew 27:1-26) (Mark 15:1-21) (Luke 23:1-25) (John -18:28-19:16), then crucified and buried (Matthew 27:32-55) (Mark 15:21-47) (Luke 23:26-54) (John 19: 17-42).

On Holy Saturday Jesus was lying in the tomb, and the religious leaders asked Pilate to post guards and seal it (Matthew 27:62-65). That evening, several women bought spices to make a burial anointment (Mark 16:1).

On Easter Sunday, the woman came to the tomb and discovered Jesus had risen from the dead (Matthew 28:1-15) (Mark 16:2-11) (Luke 24:1-53) (John 20:1-23).

 

The Family Place Activities

 

Easter Fun at Dee's Super Service April 3rd to Saturday, April 8th

 

Fundraiser for Bryson Calixto at Cody's in Garden City-Saturday April 8th

 Bryson has sustained a broken pelvis and had his spleen removed. He will have months of healing before he is well again.