Garden City Planning Commission 7-2-25

Planning Commission

Notice Date & Time: 7/2/25 5:00 PM

Description/Agenda:

        PUBLIC NOTICE

The Garden City Planning Commission will hold their regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, immediately following their Public Hearing at 5:00 p.m. at the Garden City Lakeview Building, located at 69 N. Paradise Parkway, Building C. 


AGENDA

1.	Roll Call
2.	Approval of Minutes
a.	Public Hearing
b.	Regular Meeting
3.	Discussion/Approval for an amended PUD to adjust lot lines to match the existing buildings. Water's Edge Properties, LLC. Located at 35 E 150 S. Teri Eynon, John Curtis
4.	Discussion/Approval for a Conditional Use Permit and an RV Park/Campground application. They are proposing an expansion to their existing Marina Side KOA. The proposed expansion is on approximately 5.13 acres. Weston Heidzig
5.	Miscellaneous
6.	Adjournment


NOTE: The order of this agenda may be altered by those present if necessary. 

The conference phone number is 1-866-347-5097.

					

Notice of Special Accommodations:

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations (including auxiliary communicative aids and services) during this public hearing should notify the Garden City Office at (435) 946-2901, 69 N. Paradise Parkway, Garden City, Utah, on Monday through Friday, at least 3 working days prior to the public hearing. The office hours are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Notice of Electronic or telephone participation:

Contact the Garden City Office 1 business day prior to the scheduled meeting for electronic participation information, 435-946-2901.

Other information:

Location:

69 N Paradise Parkway, Garden City, 84028

Contact information:

Sharlene Millard , townofgardencity@gmail.com, 4359462901

Updated Documents for Laketown Hearing and Town Council 6-25-25

 Documents Updated

• Resolution 2025-06 2025-26 FY Budget.pdf - 6/25/25 7:39 PM
• 2025 06-25 Laketown Public Hearing and Town Council Meeting Agenda -APPROVED.docx - 6/25/25 7:42 PM

Town Council

June 25, 2025 Public Hearing and Town Council Agenda

Notice Date & Time: 6/25/25 6:00 PM -6/25/25 8:00 PM

Description/Agenda:

        Laketown Public Hearing and
Town Council Agenda
June 25, 2025
6:00 PM

1.	CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Burdette Weston
2.	OPENING CEREMONY - TBD
3.	ROLL CALL
4.	PUBLIC HEARING
2025-26 Fiscal Year Budget

Laketown Town Council Agenda

Notice is hereby given that the Town of Laketown Town Council 
will hold a meeting on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, immediately following the Public Hearing scheduled for 6:00 PM in the Laketown Town Office located at 
10 North 200 East Laketown, Utah.

1.	CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Burdette Weston
2.	OPENING CEREMONY - TBD
3.	ROLL CALL
4.	APPROVAL OF AGENDA
5.	APPROVAL OF JUNE 4, 2025, TOWN COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
6.	QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS FOR MAYOR AND COUNCIL: 
Any person wishing to comment on any item, not otherwise on the agenda, may address the town council at this point by addressing the mayor and town council and giving his or her name and address for the record. Comments should be limited to not more than three (3) minutes, unless additional time is authorized by the mayor. Citizen groups will be asked to appoint a spokesperson. This is the time and place for any person who wishes to comment on non-agenda items. Some items brought forward to the attention of the town council will be turned over to the clerk to provide a response outside of the town council meeting.
7.	ITEMS OF BUSINESS
a.	Approval of the 2025-26 Fiscal Year Budget
Resolution 2025-06
b.	Accept the final 2024-25 Fiscal Year Budget
c.	Roads (Brandon)
d.	Raspberry Days Rodeo Planning
8.	EXECUTIVE SESSION (if needed) 
9.	 ADJOURN 
NOTE: The Town Council may vote to go into an executive session pursuant to the Utah Code 52-4-205
 On Friday June 20,2025 at 4:00 PM a copy of the foregoing notice was posted on the Utah Public Notice website at http://pmn.utah.gov and on the Laketown website at www.laketownutah.com. A copy was posted in conspicuous view inside and outside the Laketown Town Office in Laketown, Utah, and inside and outside of the Laketown post office and at Dee's Service Station. DATED THIS 20th Day of June 2025 In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations (including auxiliary communicative aids and services) during this public hearing should notify the Laketown Town Office at (435) 946-9000, 10 North 200 East, Laketown, Utah, on Monday through Wednesday at least three working days prior to the public hearing. The office hours are 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Individuals with speech and/or hearing impairments may call the Relay Utah by dialing 711. Spanish Relay Utah 1-888-346-3162. 
	
/S/Lisa Johnson, Laketown City Clerk

					

Notice of Special Accommodations:

NOTICE OF SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION DURING PUBLIC MEETINGS In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations (including auxiliary communicative aids and services) during this meeting should notify the town clerk three days before the meeting, so arrangements can be made.

Notice of Electronic or telephone participation:

NA

Other information:

Location:

10 North 200 East, Laketown, 84038

Rich County Commission Meeting Wed. July 2, 2025 (reminder-You can watch the proceedings on youtube)

10:00 Ben Marrett, Utah Department of Natural Resources, Division of Water Resources & Paul Willardson, JUB Engineers Memorandum of Understanding for the Birch Creek #2 Dam Investigation Study, Design and Construction 

10:15 Carl Millegan & Michael Dunphy, US Fish & Wildlife Service, Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge Complex Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Request 

10:30 Patricia McKenzie, Stellar Programming & Consulting & Lyn Weston, Landfill Supervisor Stellar ScaleTech & Stellar Routes Design Proposal 

11:00 Estee Hunt, Bear River Health Department Request for the Formal Appointment of Josh Barson, Director of Behavioral Health 

11:15 Steven Liechty, Rocky Mountain Power Power Updates 

11:30 Mitch Poulsen, Planning & Zoning Administrator, & Bob Peterson, Owner, Azora Software Short-term Rental Discussion 

11:45 Randall Knight, Resident Dog Ordinance Discussion 

12:00 BREAK RICH COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING JULY 2, 2025 AFTERNOON AGENDA • All start times are ESTIMATED. • EXECUTIVE SESSIONS may be called for personnel or litigation reasons. • NOTICE OF ELECTRONIC PARTICIPATION: Youtube.com/@richcounty 

• NOTICE OF SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION DURING PUBLIC MEETINGS: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals requiring special accommodations, including auxiliary communicative aids and services, during this meeting should notify the Rich County Clerk, Anneliesa Peart, at 435-793-2415. 

1:00 Jesse & Tierney Calder, Bear Lake Stay and Play Properties Business License Approval Request 

1:15 1:30 Kim Wilson, Assessor COMMISSION BUSINESS Ambulance Rates, Property Tax Exemptions, Ordinance 15-1 Discussion 

Approve Minutes 

Approve Expenditures 

Scott Wheeler Lot Split Discussion 

Financial Audit 2023 

Executive Session for Personnel

Town of Randolph Town Board 7-9-25

 Town of Randolph Town Board Agenda July 9th 2025 @ 7:30 PM

 Town Office Minutes & Bills 

Annexation of Outlaw Woodworks 

Tourism Grant 2025 & 2026 

SR 16 Sidewalk Grant .gov 

emails & website Road Repairs 

Fair – 5K Run / Local Night 

Overdue Water bills 

New Business

Laketown Town Council 7-2-25

  Laketown Town Council Agenda

July 2, 2025
6:00 PM

Notice is hereby given that the Town of Laketown Town Council will hold their regularly scheduled meeting at 6:00PM on Wednesday July 2, 2025, in the Laketown Town Office located at 10 North 200 East Laketown, Utah.

1.	CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Burdette Weston
2.	OPENING CEREMONY - TBD
3.	ROLL CALL
4.	APPROVAL OF AGENDA
5.	APPROVAL OF PRIOR MEETING MINUTES
-	June 25, 2025, Public Hearing and Town Council Meeting
6.	BUDGET REVIEW
7.	APPROVAL OF BILLS 
8.	ACTIVITY COMMITTEE - Chairman Jordan Gomez 
9.	UPDATES FROM CLERK'S OFFICE (Lisa)
10.	ACTION ITEMS FROM PREVIOUS MEETING
A.	(Lisa) updated due dates to water bills and late notice
B.	(Lisa) add Zoom link for council meetings to website
C.	(Mayor Weston) talk to Mike Mattson about horse trough leak

The Town Council will not begin discussion on the following agenda items before 7:00 PM
11.	ITEM OF BUSINESS (via telephone call)
A.	Town Insurance Policy - Utah Local Governments Trust - Curtis Tonks (phone call)
12.	QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS FOR MAYOR AND COUNCIL: 
Any person wishing to comment on any item, not otherwise on the agenda, may address the town council at this point by addressing the mayor and town council and giving his or her name and address for the record. Comments should be limited to not more than three (3) minutes, unless additional time is authorized by the mayor. Citizen groups will be asked to appoint a spokesperson. This is the time and place for any person who wishes to comment on non-agenda items. Some items brought forward to the attention of the town council will be turned over to the clerk to provide a response outside of the town council meeting.

13.	PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION - Chairman Duane Robinson
14.	ITEMS OF BUSINESS
A.	Town Right of Way continued discussion
Action Item (Lisa) locate the CD disk or jump drive that Debbie Ames created for the town 7-10 years ago
B.	Transient Business License Discussion
15.	COUNCIL BUSINESS: 
-	Water Updates - Delora Wight
Action Item: (Dan) Cap old water line by rodeo grounds 
-	Roads & Streets Updates - Brandon Willis
-	Park & Recreation Updates - Denise Johnson
Action Item: check on price for sign
-	Rodeo & Arena Updates - Kris Hodges
Action Item: set up internet at rodeo grounds
Action Item: (Mayor) investigate the lot across the road for additional parking and contestant warm-up
16.	MAYOR'S REPORT: 
-	Bear Lake Regional Commission Report
-	Town Updates
17.	EXECUTIVE SESSION (if needed) 
18.	 ADJOURN 
NOTE: The Town Council may vote to go into an executive session pursuant to the Utah Code 52-4-205
 On Monday June 30 2025 at 10:00 AM a copy of the foregoing notice was posted on the Utah Public Notice website at http://pmn.utah.gov and on the Laketown website at www.laketownutah.com. A copy was posted in conspicuous view inside and outside the Laketown Town Office in Laketown, Utah, and inside of the Laketown post office and at Dee's Service Station. DATED THIS 30th Day of June 2025 in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations (including auxiliary communicative aids and services) during this public hearing should notify the Laketown Town Office at (435) 946-9000, 10 North00 East, Laketown, Utah, on Monday through Wednesday at least three working days prior to the public hearing. The office hours are 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Individuals with speech and/or hearing impairments may call the Relay Utah by dialing 711. Spanish Relay Utah 1-888-346-3162. 
	
/S/Lisa Johnson, Laketown City Clerk

Table of Contents June 24, 2025

The Beauty of the Lake by C.T. Buttars

Photo by Brittany Lundgren

More Research on Hodges Ranch Article

Logan Canyon Construction Update 6-19-25

Recipes:  Jim Stone—Pickleville Philosopher—Berries

History of Our Area:  William Crawford Murder

Ciscos’s Sonar—Utah Suckers

Bear Lake Classic Pickleball Tournament

Bear Lake Valley Farmers Market

Kaden, Kaleb, Peyton Senior Project Youth Football Camp

Job Opening:  Bear Lake Special Service District

Garden City Celebration July 5th

Celebrate Freedom in Paris Idaho

Rich County LEPC Agenda 6-25-25

Laketown Town Council Hearing and Agenda 6-25-25

Rich County School District Budget Hearing

Updated Documents for GFCD Control Board Meeting of 6-16-25

Garden City Planning Commission Public Hearing 7-2-25

Updated Documents Garden City Town Council 2nd Public Hearing

Updated Documents Garden City Town Council Public Hearing 5-8-25

Updated Documents Garden City Town Council Meeting 5-8-25

 

THE BEAUTY OF THE LAKE by C. T. Buttars

 

   Even the rainclouds blend with the color of the lake!

Photo: by Brittany Lundgren

 

A Little More Research on Hodges Ranch Article

 C.T. Buttars did some research on the history published here on Hodges Ranch.  Below is the information.

I enjoyed the article on Hodges Ranch history.  It mentioned they didn't know the first name of Mr. Pickel, so I Googled a few sources.  "...Incorporated in 1935, the town was named for Charles C. Pickel, who is said to have been either an engineer who supervised the town's culinary water project, or a federal government official who helped secure funding for the project from the Public Works Administration". 

Logan Canyon Construction Update 6-19-25

Construction Update | June 19, 2025 Crews installing fiber optic conduit along US-89 in Logan Canyon above the Logan River. Upcoming Construction Activities Crews will continue trenching for fiber conduit installation in the traffic lanes at the following locations: Milepost (MP) 472.5 to 474.5 (near Right Hand Fork) MP 484 to 487 (near SR-243) This work includes rock saw excavation, allowing for precise material removal with minimal impact to surrounding structures. Additionally, crews will perform milling on Monday.June 23 through Thursday, June 26 followed by paving operations between MP 485 to 487. Please drive with caution through the work zones. Drivers can anticipate traffic delays and signalized one-way traffic at multiple locations throughout the project area. Driver Safety Reminders: Use caution and prioritize safety while travelling through the construction area. Reduce speed, follow posted signage and be alert of crew members and equipment. Project Overview The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) is undertaking a project to install fiber optics cable in Logan Canyon. This fiber optic cable installation will improve broadband access in Logan Canyon, allowing for easier and more reliable community connection for Logan City, Garden City, and Beaver Mountain Resort. It will also strengthen and enhance communication capabilities, strengthen emergency service support and create opportunities for these communities to expand services and improve connectivity. Work began in early May and will last approximately 18 months. What to Expect Daytime work Monday - Thursday, Friday 7 a.m. - 12 p.m. Occasional weekend work Winter shutdown with finish work through fall 2026 Moving operations throughout the canyon One way traffic with temporary signals, at various locations Delays are anticipated throughout the canyon Noise, dust, and vibration Heavy equipment, support vehicles, and crew members CAUTION: Motorcyclists and cyclists Uneven roadway surface in travel lanes *Construction schedules and traffic impacts are subject to change due to weather, utility, equipment and material delays. Project Map Stay Informed Want the latest? Sign up for email updates by emailing logancanyonfiber@utah.gov with "Subscribe" in the subject line. Know before you go! Check UDOT Traffic today! The UDOT Traffic app provides commuters and travelers with mobile access to information for the State of Utah roadways. Download for Android Download for Apple Contact Us Public Involvement Team Hotline: 801-996-7086 Email: logancanyonfiber@utah.gov Website: udotinput.utah.gov/logancanyonfiber

Public Involvement Team | 111 E Broadway Suite 600 | Salt Lake City, UT 84111 US

 

Recipes: Jim Stone - Pickleville Philosopher - Berries

 

History of Our Area: William Crawford Murder

An early figure in the cattle industry of the Bear River Valley was William Crawford, after whom the Crawford Mountains were named. Crawford opened a commercial packing house at Evanston in the early 1870s to supply meat to crews of the Union Pacific Railroad. 

By 1872 he had joined forces with William Thompson and moved over five hundred head of cattle on the range east of Randolph. During the severe winter of 1876 virtually the entire herd perished. 

During the ensuing years, Crawford and Thompson pooled their resources together with those of two other Evanston businessmen, E. S. Crocker and Harvey Booth. The four constructed the first irrigation canal from Bear River in 1878. 

However, during the process of trying to determine the rights on the new canal, a misunderstanding developed between the foursome. William Crawford disappeared from a dance at Evanston in February 1893. Although his body was never recovered, it was assumed that he had been taken from Evanston and thrown in the burning slag heap at the mine at Almy. Two years later Harvey Booth was murdered in a barn belonging to the company. Neither murder was ever solved.124

Crocker was arrested for both murders.  He was at first convicted for killing Booth, but it overturned by a judge saying that there was too much prejudice in the area.  The trial was moved to Cheyenne and he was acquitted after the second trial.  The charge of the murder of Crawford was dismissed because they could not prove he was dead.

History of Rich County (124. Information on William Crawford and the Ford Ranch is taken from the following sources: Elizabeth Arnold Stone, Uinta County: Its Place in History (Glendale, CA: Arthur H. Clark Co., [ 1924]), 185; Thomson, Rich Memories, 16-18, and Kennedy, interview with Loran Jackson.

Cisco's Sonar - Utah Suckers

I enjoyed last week’s historical article on Utah suckers.  It always intrigues me how suckers could be so prized years ago but considered a “trash” fish today.  Years ago, I was told a story how fish saved a mountain man’s life.   A group of Shoshoni Indians had captured a trapper and were torturing him on the east shore of Bear Lake.  All of a sudden, schools of suckers amassed off the shore.  The Shoshoni immediately forgot about the captive and started catching suckers which was what they came to the lake for.  The hostage escaped thanks to the fish.

 The Utah suckers arrived the latter part of May right on schedule.  They are ecstatic (not really because fish don’t have emotions) because much more of the rock lining of the inside of the marina is covered with water increasing spawning areas.  They cause a huge commotion during their spawning activity.  The males are black with yellow stripes and the females are dark brown.  The males change color and develop spawning tubercles (rough bumps along their sides) that aid in pressing against the female to eject eggs and milt.  Two males will come alongside a female near the shoreline and they will vibrate violently to release the eggs together at which point the fertilized eggs will sink in between the rocky substrate at the bottom.  Sometimes the fish will even flip up on shore out of the water.  The reason they need rocks is because right behind them is a hungry carp which sucks up the eggs immediately.  The suckers may also do the same thing.  In the spaces between the rocks Bear Lake sculpin also feed on the eggs. 

They hatch within a week as larval fish, little more than a speck, and begin to provide food for the rest of the fish in the lake.  Probably less than one in a million eggs will make it to adult age but the population is stable.  Only large trout feed on adult suckers, there is unlimited food for them and most live for at least twenty years.  Their population is senescent (stable) with mortality equaling recruitment.

Suckers in other bodies of water, particularly reservoirs can be a problem but they evolved here in Bear Lake and are a vital part of the ecosystem.  They feed on invertebrates in the sediment that are not available to other fish and when they do they leave “pockmarks” in the bottom that provides cover for Bear Lake sculpin.  Just because they are ugly doesn’t make them bad.

 

Bear Lake Classic Pickleball Tournament

    We are still accepting sponsorships if anyone is interested. Call Gail Nichol 435-881-3477

 

Bear Lake Valley Farmers Market

 

Kaden, Kaleb, Peyton Senior Project Youth Football Camp

BEAR LAKE FOOTBALL CAMP! Just in case you can’t scan the QR code, here is the link to the football camp signup!

https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLScwd1EIVeNAvN.../viewform

 

Job Opening: Bear Lake Special Service District

                                             Bear Lake Special Service District

147 W Logan Road
Garden City, UT  84028
 
WE ARE HIRING!!!
SYSTEM OPERATOR POSITION

 

The Bear Lake Special Service District provides a sewer service to the West side and South Shore of Bear Lake.  We are a local company that strives to keep the Bear Lake Sewer System running efficiently and effectively.

Immediate job opening: System Operator

Starting wage: $20-$25 per hour depending on experience

40-hour work week with flexibility to work 4 ten-hour days during the summer months

Must be willing to work holidays and weekends as needed

 

Benefits: Monthly Insurance Stipend

                   Retirement options

                   Paid Holidays

                  Accrued vacation and sick leave

 
DUTIES AND ELIGIBILITY
·         Valid Driver’s License
·         Willing to work with wastewater and work on all aspects of the sewer system
·         Able to lift 80 pounds
·         Experience operating heavy equipment is desirable
·         Some knowledge of electrical is advantageous
 

Interested applicants may contact the Bear Lake Special Service District at 435-946-3201 or in person at 147 W Logan Road, Garden City Utah 84028.  Interested applicants may submit a resume and/or application by email or mail.  Applications/resumes are to be sent to Bear Lake Special Service District at service@bearlakessdut.gov or PO Box 220, Garden City, UT 84028.

 Office hours are Mondays and Thursdays from 8:00 am- 5:00 pm or call to make an appointment

Celebration in Garden City on July 5, 2025 (Little Texas, Food Trucks, Activities, Fireworks)

 

Celebrate Freedom in Paris Idaho

 Celebrate freedom in Paris Idaho! 

July 4th:

6:00 am: Flag Raising Ceremony at Memory Park

11:00 am: We Sing of America Patriotic Program on Tabernacle Lawn
1:00 pm: 4th of July Parade down Main Street
6:00 am – 10:00 am: Paris City Chuckwagon Breakfast at Memory Park

July 5th:

10:00 am: 5K Run $30
10:45: 1 Mile Run $15
9:00 am to 3:00 pm: The Bear Lake Junior Rodeo is a world finals qualifier for Junior World Finals held at the Paris Fairgrounds at N 3rd E Street
9:00 am to 5:00 pm: Craft/Vendor Fair with Art, local farm products and other vendors at Memory Park
5:30 pm: Free Concert – Desert Sage Band/Kaden Miner at Memory Park