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Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Spaghetti Dinner

 Come on Thursday! Enjoy a yummy dinner while learning more about Bear Lake Outreach.


Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Superintendent Dale Lamborn - retiring

 Rich School District Staff & Students would like to THANK Superintendent Dale Lamborn for 45 combined years of exceptional service in the education community.  Especially for his outstanding leadership as Superintendent for 22 years. 

From classrooms to the superintendent’s office, he led with wisdom, patience, and just the right amount of humor.  He has shaped many young minds, guided staff, solved problems, attended countless meetings and numerous sporting events (drove thousands of miles), and survived decades of changing acronyms and making it all look easier than it was with only a slight increase in caffeine consumption. 

 

His leadership has made a lasting impact in our schools and community.  We hope he can enjoy retirement with no bells, no schedules and not so many problems. 

His legacy of dedication and excellence will continue to guide us forward for generations. 

 

With deepest appreciation and gratitude. 

Rich School District 

Town of Woodruff

 

Board Meeting____________________________________
Date: May 19, 2026 Time: 5:00 p.m.
Location: Town Hall________
Items to Be Discussed 1 Discuss 4th of July 2 Follow up from previous meetings 3 Approval of minutes from April meeting 4 Approval of May bills 5 Review and initial bank statements/credit card statement/monthly reports 6 Other board concerns 7 8 9 10 Assignments 1 2 3 4
Notice of Special Accommodations (ADA)
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 at 435-793-4201.
Notice of Electronic or Telephone Participation
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Meeting Information

Meeting Location
195 South Main
Woodruff, UT 84086
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Contact Name
Allie Deru
Contact Email
clerk@woodruff.utah.gov

Rich County Commission Meeting


MAY 13, 2026 MORNING 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. *

 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 

10:00 Taylor Payne, Resident Training for Seniors Discussion 

10:15 Mitch Poulsen, Planning & Zoning Administrator, Samantha Coontz, Bear Lake Regional Commission, and Bob Peterson, Azora Software Short Term Rental Software Update and Enforcement Discussion 

10:30 Jason Lutz, Staker & Parson Companies Business License Request 

10:45 Kim Wilson, Assessor Ambulance Surcharge Personal Property Exemptions 

11:00 COMMISSION BUSINESS Bear Lake Special Service District Board Appointment – Jason Thornock

 State of Utah Administrative Office of the Courts Contract Renewal FY2027 UDOT Cisco Road Improvements & Bike Path Agreements

 Approve Expenditures

 Approve Minutes 

BREAK


 12:30 Ben Willoughby, Attorney & Travis Hobbs, Fire Warden Wildland Urban Interface Adoption & Map 

1:00 PUBLIC HEARING Rich County Ordinance for Campaign Financial Disclosure Requirements

 1:15 PUBLIC HEARING Rich County Ordinance for Asphalt Production Use 

1:30 Ben Willoughby, Attorney, and Wally Schulthess, Woodruff Irrigation Co. Resolution Authorizing Woodruff Creek Watershed Plan & Environmental Assessment Watershed Plan Agreement 

1:45 Adjourn

Monte Cristo is officially OPEN for the summer !!!!

New Mayor of Garden City-Pat Argyle


Pat has served on the Garden City Town Council for many years. She knows the ordinances and runs Raspberry Days with pizazz! Congratulations to our new mayor. Originally from Randolph, Pat and her husband, Martin, have made Garden City their home for the last 20 years. Pat received her BA from Utah State and worked in the Rich County School District. She became a realtor and knows the problems that Garden City faces in the tremendous growth which has occurred.

Garden City Library

 

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Monday, May 11, 2026

BRAG (Bear River Association of Governments)

 



Bear Lake State Park Marina

 Mostly Clear

Low Temp:39° F
High Temp:88° F
Water Temp:54.0° F
Water Level:5916.40′

Rich County Candidates


 

Rich County Fair & Rodeo Queen Contest

 


Rich School District


A Rebel yell to the Rich high boys and girls track team who both finished with Region 22 championships today at the meet held in Randolph. Go Rebels!
 May 15th State Track

The Family Place

 Check the Family Place flyer to Register

Rich County Kids Summer Camps (Ages 6-11)

June 8 @ 10:00 am July 10 @ 12:00 pm

Looking for affordable summer camps in Rich County this summer? The Family Place is providing incredible themed summer camps at our Logan location!

Dates and themes are as follows:
June 22-26  Great Outdoors
July 13-17 Olympics
July 27-31 Discovering the Decades
Aug 3-7 World Traveler


All camps take place from 10-12 PM at Garden City Park
Each camp fee is $10 and includes fun themed activities, snacks, and lasting memories for your children!

Town of Garden City Agenda May 14th

1. Roll Call

2.	Approval of Minutes
a.	Approval of minutes of the regular Town Council Meeting, April 9th, 2026, and April 9th, 2026, Public Hearing
b.	Approval of the Minutes of the Special Garden City Town Council Meeting.
3.	Public Comments - 2-minute limit
4.	Business License Discussion/Approval
a.	Cloud Dream Homes, PLLC. 1347 Sir Barton Dr., Randall Cloud
b.	Aurora Getaways LLC, 545 West Dee, Ian Winters and Mike Jones
c.	MOWBOTiQ in Northern Utah, 60 S Paradise Parkway, Truman Huefner
d.	Bear Lake Trail Head, 535 West Logan Road. Richard Rose
5.	PUD Discussion/Approval
a.	Requests approval for Preliminary Water's Edge Phase 9. 45 E 150 S. Norm Mecham and Teri Eynon
6.	Rezone Appeal Discussion/Approval
a.	Requests approval to rezone a 5-acre parcel #36-04-000-0077, from RE to C3. This parcel is south of Pickleville Parkway. Nick Wilcox and Teri Eynon
b.	Requests approval to rezone the property frontage, along Pickleville Parkway and 300 feet deep (to the south) from a residential zone to a C3 Zone. Nate Parry and Teri Eynon
7.	Resolution Discussion/Approval
a.	Resolution #R26-01, A Resolution Updating and Adding to the Administrative Code Infraction Fine Schedule
8.	Public Hearing at, or after, 6:00 p.m.
a.	Ordinance # 26-10, An Ordinance Amending Revocation of Short-term Rental License
b.	Ordinance #26-11, An Ordinance Amending the Dedication of Water for Development Purposes
c.	The Tentative 2027 Budget for the General Fund, Enterprise (Water) Fund, Capital Project Fund, Fixed Assets, and Beach Access Fund for fiscal year July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027.
9.	Ordinance Discussion/Approval
a.	Ordinance #26-09, An Ordinance Amending Drainage Improvements
b.	Ordinance # 26-10, An Ordinance Amending Revocation of Short-term Rental License
c.	Ordinance #26-11, An Ordinance Amending the Dedication of Water for Development Purposes
d.	Ordinance #26-12, An Ordinance Updating the Commercial Zone
10.	Council Member Reports
11.	Tentative Budget Discussion/Approval
a.	The Tentative 2027 Budget for the General Fund, Enterprise (Water) Fund, Capital Project Fund, Fixed Assets, and Beach Access Fund for fiscal year July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027.
12.	Miscellaneous Discussion/Approval
a.	Town Council Member Appointment - REMOVED FROM AGENDA
b.	Library Board Member Appointment
c.	Cell Tower Agreement
d.	Discussion only - STR Ordinance 
i.	Review the new application period
ii.	Review marked parking
e.	Discussion only - ADU Ordinance
13.	Payment Vouchers
14.	Adjournment

					

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.

Randolph Town Meeting


Town of Randolph

Town Board Agenda

Wednesday, May 13, 2026, 6:30 PM

 

 

 

 

Laurel Telford - Grants

Minutes and Bills

Budget FY2027

Fencing & Surfacing of the Tennis Courts

5K Run – August 15th

Tourism Grant 2027

Softball BBQ

Overdue Water Bills

New Business


Sunday, May 10, 2026

Rich County Sheriff's Office Law Total Incident Report

 Nature of Incident Total Incidents ------------------------------ ---------------

 Traffic Accident w/ Damage 3 

 Intrusion Alarm 3

 Assault 1

 Agency Assistance 2 

 Assist 7 

 Motorist Assist 1 

 Attempt to Locate Vehicle 1 

 Civil Dept. assist 8

 Criminal History 8 Domestic Violence 1 

 Dumpster Fire 1 

 Harassment 2

 Lockout 1

 Noise Problem 2 

 Recovered Stolen Vehicle 1 

 Sex Offense 1 

 Suspicious Incident 2

 Suspicious Person 2

 Suspicious Vehicle 1 

 Traffic Hazard 4 

 Traffic Violation 1 

 Prisoner Transport 1 

 Trespassing 2 

 VIN Number Inspection 9 

 Welfare Check 1 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

 Total Incidents for This Report: 66

America 250-North Carolina (wikipedia.org/wiki/North_Carolina)


The history of North Carolina from pre-colonial history to the present, covers the experiences of the people who have lived within the territory that now comprises the U.S. state of North Carolina.

Findings of the earliest discovered human settlements in present day North Carolina, are found at the Hardaway Site, dating back to approximately 8000 BCE. From around 1000 BCE, until the time of European contact, is the time period known as the Woodland period. It was during this time period, that the Mississippian culture of Native American civilization flourished, which included areas of North Carolina. Historically documented tribes in the North Carolina region include the Carolina Algonquian-speaking tribes of the coastal areas, such as the Chowanoke, Roanoke, Pamlico, Machapunga, Coree, and Cape Fear Indians – they were the first encountered by English colonists. Other tribes included the Iroquoian-speaking Meherrin, Cherokee, and Tuscarora in the interior part of the state. There were also Southeastern Siouan-speaking tribes, such as the Cheraw, Waxhaw, Saponi, Waccamaw, and Catawba.

The earliest English attempt at colonization was the Roanoke Colony in 1585, the famed "Lost Colony" of Sir Walter Raleigh. The Province of Carolina was formed in 1629, and became an official province in 1663. It split in 1712, helping form the Province of North Carolina. North Carolina is named after King Charles I of England; it became a royal colony of the British Empire in 1729. In 1776, the colony declared independence. The Halifax Resolves resolution adopted by North Carolina on April 12, 1776, was the first formal call for independence from Great Britain among the American Colonies during the American Revolution. On November 21, 1789, North Carolina became the 12th state to ratify the United States Constitution.

From colonial times, through the American Civil War, the enslavement of humans was legal in North Carolina. Tensions on rights of slave owners was the main cause of the American Civil War. North Carolina declared its secession from the Union on May 20, 1861. Following the Civil War, North Carolina was restored to the Union on July 4, 1868. The Thirteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution was ratified December of 1865, ending the chattel slavery. After the Reconstruction era, white Democrats regained control of the state's political system. In the 1890s, white Democrats passed Jim Crow laws hindering many poor whites from voting and effectively disfranchised African Americans from voting. Jim Crow laws also enforced racial segregation. These laws were enforced until federal legislation was passed in the 1960s.


Rich County Online Gardening Classes & Hunter Education


Class Announcement

Hunter Education Course

Class Location: Rich County Court House

Class Dates: June 4 & 5, 2026

Class Time(s): 5:00 PM- 9:00 PM

Range Date/Time: June 6 // Time: 9:30 A.M.

Instructor(s): Kennie kwh84067@comcast.net

How to Register: This is not an online course. To register: purchase a Hunter Education Certificate of Registration at any license vendor and then go to the DWR Website or use this link dwrapps.utah.gov/dwrcourses/he/traditional?id=515627 Bring the COR to the first class night.

Please email the instructor with any questions.

Contact: Please contact instructor with any questions.

dwrapps.utah.gov/dwrcourses/he/traditional?id=515627


 

Saturday, May 9, 2026

Bear Lake Outreach Senior Spaghetti Dinner

Come and learn about what Bear Lake Outreach has to offer. Bear Lake Outreach is looking to host activities and classes that help seniors. They will also be working with at-risk youth in our area. Bear Lake Outreach is a registered IRS 501(c)(3) and all donations are tax deductible. Join us on May 21st for a good meal and more information.


 

Monday, May 4, 2026

Town of Garden City Planning Commission (Be informed)

 

GARDEN CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
PUBLIC NOTICE & AGENDA

The Garden City Planning Commission will hold their regular scheduled meeting on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. at the Garden City Lakeview Building, located at 69 N. Paradise Parkway, Building C.


AGENDA

1. Roll Call

2. Oath of Office for new board appointees

            a. Alan Arthur – Planning Commission

            b. Dana Hudrlik – Board of Adjustments/Variance Board

3. Approval of Minutes

a. Public Hearing

b. Regular Meeting 

4. Discussion/Approval - Conditional Use Permit – Service Center – Tread Masters Tire and Lube

The proposed business is a service center that will provide tire sales and services, including brakes, oil changes, alignments, and minor mechanical repairs.
Location: 2131 S Bear Lake Blvd – Parcel #41-33-000-0119
Applicant: Troy Merrill

5. Discussion/Approval– PUD Phase Approval Preliminary Plat – Water’s Edge Phase 9 PUD

The proposed Phase will have 8 lots, 6 residential and 2 commercial. Lot sizes range from .20 – 1.5 acres. Applicant would like to discuss the building height for lots 7 & 8.

Location: 45 E 150 S – Parcel #41-21-400-0071 & 41-21-400-0302

Applicant: Norm Mecham and Teri Eynon

6. Ordinance Discussion/Approval

a. Ordinance #26-09 – An ordinance amending drainage improvements

b. Ordinance #26-12 – An ordinance updating the commercial zone

7. Miscellaneous

8. Adjournment GARDEN CITY PLANNING COMMISSION

____________________________________________________________________________

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE & AGENDA

The Garden City Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. at the Garden City Lakeview Building, located at 69 N. Paradise Parkway, Building C.

AGENDA

1. Roll Call

2. Conditional Use Permit – Service Center - Treadmasters Tire and Lube

The proposed business is a service center that will provide tire sales and services, including brakes, oil changes, alignments, and minor mechanical repairs.
Location: 2131 S Bear Lake Blvd – Parcel #41-33-000-0119
Applicant: Troy Merrill

3. Ordinance Discussion


a. Ordinance #26-09 – An ordinance amending drainage improvements

b. Ordinance #26-12 – An ordinance updating the commercial zone

4. Adjournment

The public is invited to attend the meeting, listen by phone, or give written comments. The conference phone number is #1-866-347-5097.

There is a 2-minute limit on those commenting during the meeting.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations (including auxiliary communicative aids and services) during this meeting should notify the Garden City Office at (435) 946-2901 on Mondays through Fridays, at least 3 working days before the meeting.  The office hours are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Posted this 23rd day of April 2026.

_________________________________________________________________________________________

ORDINANCE #26-09

 

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING  DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS 

WHEREAS, the Town of Garden City is a town duly incorporated under the general law of the State of Utah; and

WHEREAS, the Garden City Town Council is the governing body for the Town of Garden City and must administer the Garden City Municipal Code; and

WHEREAS, The Garden City Town Council is authorized to govern the health, safety and wellness of the citizens and visitors of the Town of Garden City.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE GARDEN CITY PLANNING COMMISSION AND TOWN COUNCIL THAT ORDINANCE 11E-518 BE AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:

subdivider 11E – 518 Drainage Improvements. For all subdivisions the shall submit with the

preliminary plat application, such maps, profiles, and other data prepared by an engineer to

indicate the proper drainage of the surface water to natural drainage courses or storm drains,

existing or proposed. The location and width of the natural drainage courses shall be shown as

an easement common to all owners within the subdivision and the Town on the preliminary and

final plat. All natural drainage courses shall be left undisturbed or be improved in a manner that

will increase the operating efficiency of the channel without overloading its capacity. An

adequate storm and surface drainage system shall be a required improvement in all major

subdivisions and shall be installed by the subdivider. Culverts shall be required where all water

or drainage courses intersect with streets, driveways, or improved public easements and shall

extend across and under the entire improved width thereof including shoulders.

A. Culverts to be a minimum of 12” 18” in diameter with a crush resistance as defined by

  AASHTO T99 Standards.

If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this ordinance is, for any reason, held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such provision shall be deemed a separate, distinct, and independent provision, and such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance.

 

 PPROVED AND ADOPTED this 14th day of May 2026.

APPROVED:                                                                          Attest:


_______________________________                                  ______________________________

Mike Leonhardt, Mayor                                                         Cathie Rasmussen, Town Clerk

_______________________________________________________________________________

ORDINANCE #26-12

 

AN ORDINANCE UPDATING THE COMMERCIAL ZONE

 

WHEREAS, the Town of Garden City is a town duly incorporated under the general law of the State of Utah; and

WHEREAS, the Garden City Town Council is the governing body for the Town of Garden City and must administer the Garden City Municipal Code; and

WHEREAS, The Garden City Town Council is authorized to govern the health, safety and wellness of the citizens and visitors of the Town of Garden City.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE GARDEN CITY PLANNING COMMISSION AND TOWN COUNCIL THAT ORDINANCE 11C-1500 COMMERCIAL ZONE BE UPDATED TO ADD THE FOLLOWING:

11C-1500 Commercial Zone

Corner lots shall contain a building envelope outside of a seventy-five (75’) foot radius from the intersection of the streets.

If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this ordinance is, for any reason, held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such provision shall be deemed a separate, distinct, and independent provision, and such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance.

 

APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 14th day of May 2026.

 

 APPROVED:                                                                         Attest: