Getting Ready For The Farmer's Market

Can you join Melissa Spuhler for a meeting on the Garden City Farmer's and Artisan's Market Friday, March 15, at 4 p.m.?  She would love to have your input on what we could do better!

Anyone wanting to sell homemade or  home grown items in the farmer's market this coming summer is welcome to come or at least call Melissa telling her you are interested.

The meeting will be at the Garden city offices  at 4 on March 15.  Spuhler's number is 435-730-6559 if anyone has questions.

Night Sky Gone?

Letter to the Editor from Sue Simpson.


The last time we were at the lake, I noticed so many lights on the outside of houses that stay on all night. Whatever happened to the dark sky (I think that's what it was called) deal? I always want to go and take light bulbs out of the houses that leave their lights on all the time. If those people think it's a deterrent to theft or vandalism, I think it's just the opposite - snow in the driveway that hasn't been plowed all winter is a definite sign that no one is there - even if they have their lights on - disturbing others - all night. Just curious.

(Editor's note: There still is an ordinance against uplighting and suggesting that people work to eliminate light pollution so that we can all enjoy the fabulous stars we are treated to almost every night.   Please turn off lights that are not being used.  And replace all up lighting with downlights.)

Garden City Council Agenda

PUBLIC NOTICE

 

The Garden City Town Council will hold their regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, March 14, 2013 at 5:00 p.m.  This meeting will be held at the Garden City Office, located at 69 N. Paradise Parkway, Building C.

 

AGENDA

 

1.      Roll Call

2.      Approval of Minutes

3.      Town Engineer Report, Zan Murray

4.      Public Works Department Report, Riley Argyle

5.      Building Inspector Report, George Peart

6.      Code Enforcement Report, Andy Stokes

7.      City Administrator Report, Danny White

8.      Business License Discussion/Approval

a.       Traveland RV Park – Bear Lake, New owner, Steve Knap, 145 N 300 W

9.      Ordinance Discussion/Approval

a.       Ordinance #13-03, An Ordinance to update the requirements for a Sign Permit

b.      Ordinance #13-04, An Ordinance to update the Sign Definitions

10.  Miscellaneous Items

a.       By mail election

b.      Support the Child & Family Support Center in declaring April as Child Abuse Prevention Month, Approve Proclamation

11.  Council Member Reports

12.  Payment Vouchers

13.  Adjournment

 

NOTE:  The Town Council may vote to go into executive session pursuant to Utah Code 52-4-5.

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.  

 

Posted this 8^th  day of March, 2013

 

P&Z on Sign Ordinances

Randall Knight, Reporter

Rich Civic Times 

GARDEN CITY, Utah.  March 6, 2013.  The Planning and Zoning Public meeting was held as scheduled at 4:30 PM on the first Wednesday of the month.  The board members in attendance were: Lance Bourne, Jim Wood, and Dallas Solum. The following members were absent: Nate Gracey, Mike Schiess, Chuck Stocking, DeWayne Gifford, Dallas Solum.  Because there were not enough board members for a quorum, they could only review and discuss the status of the recommendations made during the last sign ordinance meeting.

 They pointed out the main concern with any city ordinance is the manageability.  The bottom line was that if it can’t be enforced, then there is no reason to have it.

The main discussions focused on two temporary sign issues that were recommended by business owners.  The first was a recommendation to allow temporary signs be posted for 21 days from June through August and 21 days the rest of the year as long as they comply with 11C-604-B.  The second recommendation was to allow them for 50 days in 10 day increments.  This would make the ordinance more manageable for the Ordinance Officer because he would be required to monitor a maximum of 5 postings for each temporary sign.

The regular P&Z meeting was held as scheduled at 5:00 PM with the following board members present: Lance Bourne, Jim Wood, Dallas Solom. Mike Schiess, Chuck Stocking, and DeWayne Gifford.  

The main discussion was focused on temporary signs, negative calls from permanent and temporary citizens in regard to the number and appearance of signs and the two recommendations mentioned above.  The mayor recommended the ordinance be more lenient during the winter time because of the reduction in visitors and secondary home owners.  A motion was moved and passed to recommend temporary sign section of the ordinance be changed to allow postings for 30 days in 10 day increments during the summer months (June – August) and unlimited during the winter. Naturally, all signs have to meet the requirements outlined in the ordinance.

Mike Schiess asked to be brought up to speed in regard to business owner’s desires not being implemented.  Andy Stokes and Danny White said that after last month’s working group meetings most of the business recommendations were implemented.  For example, small signs limited to 4 ft high require a post hole 3 ft deep, and not a 3 foot deep footing.  Board members pointed out the most recent copy they had still had a lot of grammatical and requirement errors.  Andy said the document is still under review and corrections are being made.  The plan is to have a fully revised copy be available for the Town Council meeting scheduled for next Tuesday, 12 March.

During the definition portion of the agenda, Lance said there was not a definition for “A” frame signs in ordinance 13-04.  Andy stated it falls in temporary sign category because it is not permanently mounted.

Lance stated that Norm Mecham plans for a smaller development at the location of the Lodge will be presented during next month’s meeting.  Norm plans on laying out a plan from scratch just in case the Waters Edge development doesn’t go forward.

George Peart, the building inspector, wanted to make sure the board was aware of a short term rental company planning on moving into the Harbor Village Lighthouse building.  The board said the developers need to present a plan on what they plan on doing and especially on how they plan to meet the parking requirements.  George said he will let the developer know they need to get on the P&Z agenda to present their plans.  He also asked questions in regard to an exit for the Lochwood development onto 300 West. 

RMS Honor Roll

Rich Middle School Honor Roll for the second trimester.  Good  work students!

 

SIXTH GRADE HONOR ROLL

Jaren Andersen
Lindsay Barker
 J D Burton
Carson Cornia
Reagan Huefner
Fallon Johnson
Trason Lutz
Taylor McKinnon
 Dylan Negus
 Jaden Nelson
Taya Peterson
Jace Rothlisberger
Miranda Slusser
Lauren Thomson
Kasin Trenery
Rachel Wamsley
Emalee Willis

  

SEVENTH  GRADE HONOR ROLL

Kamren Calder
Kinnen Clark
Kaylee Cornia
Summara Dycus
Daniel Gifford
Kierra Groll
Julia Hopkin
Nicholas Jarman
Reesha Larsen
Taleesha Larsen
Jacilyn Leifson
Aaron Linkogle
Savannah Peart
Aaron Smith
Amberlee Smith
Tailor Tingey
 Porter Weston

 

EIGHTH GRADE HONOR ROLL
Haley Argyle
Leann Barker
Andee Cornia
Makayla Davis
Michael Downing
Ashley Groll
Hailey Hunting
Melanie Lamborn
Jaden Larsen
Brennen Moldenhauer
Tyler Nichol
Riley Ostler
Destinee Perry
Britt Stacey
Heather Thomson
Hunter Trenery
Nikalus Wallentine
Amelia Weston
Payson Willis

 

 

The Muddled Male

Out of Sync'
 

By Bob Stevens, the Muddled Male

 I'm afraid that Ann, my wife, and I have gotten out of sync'.  That is tough to admit considering that we have been married for almost fifty-eight years and do almost everything together...now, at least.  Ann would tell you that for the early part of our marriage I was at work more than I was at home, a fact that I can neither admit nor deny since I have blotted it from my conscience and don't remember.  But a place where I know we are in sync, at least until now, has been when we shake bedding on washday. 

      Ann, you see, is very diligent in making certain that in our house, all bedding receives a vigorous shaking on both sides to remove any vestiges of dust from the blankets and other bedding every time the sheets are washed.  I don't mean a haphazard or lackadaisical shaking.  I mean a ritualistic, thread snapping, whip cracking shaking that removes not only dust, but sends particles of bedding-fiber floating all over our back deck. 

      Now with regard to being out of sync'.  For fifty-seven years we have used the exact same sequence for every wash day.  Snap, snap, snap, turn the blanket.  Snap, snap, snap, fold.  We didn't even need to signal which step was next or when it was to occur.  It seemed to be part of our genetic makeup to just know.  But things have changed.  I noticed it first as a snap, snap, snap snuffle.  A snuffle, in case you didn't know, occurs when the person at one end is still trying to snap while the person at the other end is done snapping and has begun to turn the blanket.

      At first I worried that it was my fault; that old age had messed up my ability to count.  So for the next wash day I made certain that I went to bed early the night before and got plenty of rest.  I wanted to be at the top of my counting game.  I am happy to report that the mix up was due to Ann's desire to make certain that every last dust granule had been removed before she remade the bed, and so she added an extra snap or two.  The problem is that Ann seems to vary the count every wash day and by now we are so confused that we might never get back into sync'.    We do have a nice beat, however.  In fact, we sound a little like a Calypso band.  Snap, snap snuffle, snuffle, snap, snuffle, snap.  Snuffle, snuffle, snap, snap, snuffle, snuffle, snuffle.  The problem is that we never seem to get to the part where we can fold and quit, so we haven't slept in three weeks.

 

2 Lifeguards Jobs Available

The Garden City Swimming Pool needs two  lifeguards for this spring and summer.  Candidates must be good swimmers and at least 15 years old.

Garden City will pay for lifeguard training and the certificate which is good for any lifeguard job you might want in the future.  No experience is necessary.

 

To apply, call the Garden City Office at 435 946 2901 or Rich at 385 205 7722 by MARCH 15!

Starling Photos by Lauriann Wakefield...Amazing Picture of Bear Lake Winter

USU Religious Studies Lecture

(Ed. Note: We have attended many of these lectures and they are always very interesting)

 

The Religious Studies Program along with the Department of History at Utah State University present:

 

Dr. Emil Kerenji - a researcher at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, Washington DC

The title of his talk will be “Jewish Responses to the Holocaust: From Spiritual and Religious Practices to Armed
Resistance.”

Thursday, March 7^th

6:30 p.m.

Old Main 121

This lecture is open to the University community and to the public.

Parking will be available in the Aggie Parking Terrace for $1.50 an hour. Then proceed southeast to the venue (Old Main 121)

Bear Lake Watch Update

Bear Lake Watch Feb 24, 2013

Hello Bearlakers, As a quick follow-up: Attached is a white paper that State Lands had recently released, but we were not aware of it or I would have included it initially. It may shed a little more light on HB333 and the connection to the CMP. Also here's a couple of links to the Rule that provides for Management Plans on Bear Lake and to the CMP itself. The sections 1 and 2 provide background on the public process. HB333 FFSL whitepaper Rule R652-90. Sovereign Land Management Planning. FFSL website for Bear Lake - good info on the Management Plan and process Claudia

From the Desk of Claudia Cottle Executive Director Bear Lake Watch, Inc. 801-243-8980 - Claudia

Cisco Sonar

Bryce Neilson

By Bryce Neilson

I hope you are all getting used to seeing white. That will be the predominate color here for the next while. When I look out over the pristine white lake, sometimes I see fly specks (ice fishermen) standing shuffling their feet, sitting on a bucket or out of sight in a tent. If fishing is slow there isn't a lot to talk about but sometimes the conversation turns to the "springs" in the lake. They all watch out for them. There are some off the marina, the Rockpile, RV point and the east side.

I remember years ago Eldon Robinson and I ventured out to Popcorn springs off Fish Haven. It had been well known for years, about a half mile off shore. When we got out there, there was a circle of open water about 25 feet across. Eldon decided to see how deep it was and ventured to the edge with his depth finder only to promptly fall in. He got out but refused to go to shore because the fishing was good.

The USGS did a study a some years ago on Bear Lake and one of the things they were interested in was what kind of water was coming out of the springs. We had mapped a lot of them so they sent divers down to collect water samples. Much to our surprise, it was determined that they weren't springs at all but methane gas seeps coming up from the faults on the lake bottom. As the gas bubbled out at the bottom, the bubbles kept getting larger due to reduced pressure as they reached the surface. This disturbed the water column and brought warm water up, thus keeping a hole open.

Cisco Beach Vent

The gas vents along the east side, especially off First Point, smell of rotten egg gas (hydrogen sulfide). The most prominent one close to shore is just south of the Cisco Beach Boat ramp (picture). Now there are springs in the lake, some identified when it was low but I guess the water is not that different in temperature and have low dissolved gases. There are two methane seeps in the marina and I know there is no water because when they excavated the enlarged marina it was dry. The lake is always full of surprises so just don't fall into a methane vent.

Beach Boat Ramp Legislation

Representative Menlove is sponsoring a bill concerning permanent beach ramps on Bear Lake: Gary McKee forwarded this to RCTOnline for comment.

Dear Editor:

Ronda Rudd Menlove cell phone number is 435-760-2618. If anyone wants clarification of the bill. I know I sure need an explanation.

Gary McKee - President

Bear Lake Realty

C: (435) 757-6430

O: (435) 946-8888

F: (435) 946-3230

Gary@BearLakeRealty.com

www.BearLakeRealty.com

Subject: Changes in law for Bear Lake ?

Bear Lake Watch Feb 23, 2013 Hello Bearlakers, Just wanted to give you a heads-up on a bill in the Utah legislature. We have received information on a bill proposed in the Utah Legislature regarding uses on the beach at Bear Lake. I wanted to get it out to you to evaluate and to contact your legislator if you are so moved. It is scheduled for a committee meeting on Tuesday, Feb 26. (see link below) This is mainly directed to those of you with Utah interests, but it's still a good FYI for those in Idaho. I have included the black-lined* bill HB333 plus my basic overview of what is being changed. It is up to you, as a citizen of the state of Utah to evaluate these proposals from your own perspectives and determine your position on these changes. (Attachments: HB333 , Overview, Thoughts on Beach Launching ) Please copy us in on your thoughts, Claudia Cottle Information on House Bill 333 (HB333) submitted by Representative Rhonda Menlove in conjunction with State Lands (FFSL) LINKS: Legislative webpage on HB333 (You can follow the bill through this site) Current version of HB333 (This link will update if there are changes made) Scheduled for Committee: House Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Committee, 26 Feb 2013, 8:00 AM, 445 State Capitol

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Garden City Fire Board

Chris Coray, Reporter

Rich Civic Times 

GARDEN CITY, Utah. February 21, 2013. The Garden City Fire Board held its regular monthly meeting at 6 p.m. on Feb 21.  Present were Terry Allen, Randall Knight, and by phone, Travis Hobbs.  Issues discussed included:

1)       The department is seeking to sell the current truck that pulls the 5,000 gallon water tender and to purchase a replacement.  The replacement would be a used model and would partially be funded by a grant to the department.  The board moved and voted in favor of this action, including a ceiling of $15,000 for the replacement truck.  The expected sale of the existing truck will produce approximately $5,000 and the grant is in the $6-7,000 range.

2)      The department will again engage with the Bear Lake Clinic Wellness Center to provide physical training and exercise equipment access for the firefighters and board members.  The annual cost for the entire department is $600 with an additional $100 for the board. 

3)      Chief Kurek reported that there were 20 persons undertaking firefighter I training in Garden City, with 10 coming from the city and 10 from the rest of the county.  Chairman Allen indicated that providing training for persons in other parts of the county was a good idea, both in increasing training and building relationships.

4)      Chief Kurek’s proposed contract has had a few minor changes and will be voted on in the March meeting.

5)      A new water pump will be acquired for one of the brush trucks and the existing pump will be utilized on an emergency basis, after refit of the pump.

6)      The department is working on a web site, with a tentative start date in 2-3 months.

Garden City Council

Anita Weston, Reporter

Rich Civic Times 

GARDEN CITY, Utah. February 21, 2013. A request to conduct a short term rental business in Garden City was submitted by Karlette Johnson.  However, there is a question as to her business license.  She claims that she has a business license in Millville.  However, she has already been cited for working in the area for 60 days without proving that she does have a current license.  The Council determined that this item will be tabled until her license has been verified. 

CANN Enterprises has requested a business license to run Lakeside Pizza & Pantry located at 70 West Logan Road.  The individual making the request is Natalie Doolin.  Approval was granted by the Council. 

Mark Hislop, the owner of Bear Lake Project Management, asked that two homes to put into his short term rental business.  The first home is located at 796 South Spruce Drive owned by Brian Huggard.  The second home is located at 941 North Newberg Place, Unit #4, owned by Donald Bizios.  There were some maintenance problems that need to be taken care of.  When these problems are repaired, Council gave permission to allow these homes to become short term rentals.  

Brian Hirschi appeared before the Council asking that he be allowed a beach vendor license at 150 South on the lakeshore.  He would like to rent water craft at that location.  There was a long discussion because of the density issues that happen when the lake is out and there is some beach in that area.  Mayor Spuhler requested that the various Council members think about this issue and get back to him in a few days giving their opinion.  He informed Mr. Hirschi that he would call him within the next ten days giving him the Council’s decision. 

A request was made to encumber parcels 41-21-40-157 and 41-21-40-158 so the property owners, Doug and Judy Webb, can build a new garage on the lot that currently has no buildings on it.  The Council made it very clear that the garage will have to be torn down if the lots were ever separated.  According to the City ordinance, there cannot be a garage on a lot by itself–a home must also exist on the same parcel of land. 

A request was also made by property owners Charles and Jessica Van Wagoner to encumber lots 41-17-03-007, 41-17-03-008, and 41-17-03-009.  Permission was given again with the stipulation that buildings on those areas must be association with the home and cannot be on separate parcels unless homes are on the same plot as the buildings that may be built on them. 

The swimming pool is beginning to be used by a larger group of people.  Council member Pat Argyle asked that permission be given to the life guards to conduct swimming lessons if they so desired.  She also mentioned that therapy sessions for handicapped, elderly, and perhaps obese individuals could be held. 

Mrs. Argyle also suggested that the new gun range be used as an activity during Heritage Days that is scheduled for September.  The Council approved of this idea.

 

Gun Range Proposed And Water Treatment Plant Plans

Anita Weston, Reporter

Rich Civic Times

 

GARDEN CITY, Utah.  February 21, 2013. The gun range is probably the top current project.  Danny White, the City Administrator, is currently working on designing this project.  The County is involved and will build the roads into the range and keep them open as their contribution to the project.  The state owns the land where this range will be created.  They will either lease it to the City, or let the land be used for this activity.   

After checking with how several other gun ranges were run, it has been decided that there needs to be one person in charge of the range with volunteer help.  The range will be open to the public on specific days.  Other times will be used for special groups such as scouts, law enforcement officers, hunter safety classes, and so forth.  There may need to be an annual membership fee.  A gun club might need to be established to help with the range.  There are a lot of ideas and suggestions being tossed around to make sure the range will be taken care of and used as much as possible. 

 Riley Argyle, public works director, reported that there were some problems encountered with the snowplow during one of the storms.  Some bolts sheared off, and the blade gave them some problems.  Dee’s Service was able to repair some problems, and Steven Watterson, who plows the roads at Bridgerland, loaned the city his equipment thereby allowing the workers to keep the roads open.  Riley wanted the City to be aware that some bills will be coming in for repair.  He also wanted the City to know of the generosity of Watterson and to express his appreciation and thanks to him and his willingness to share.  It was greatly appreciated. 

Riley indicated that the GPS units will be arriving soon.  A couple of the workers in the Public Works Department will be brushing up on their GPS skills and will be starting to put more of the City’s water system on these units.   

Danny White is finishing up the plans for Heritage Park.  Everything will be ready to go in the spring.  There will need to be a purchase of more bentonite to help seal the pond bottom again this year. 

There are two water meters left to be installed on the Idaho side of the line.  This will be done as soon as weather permits. 

Landscaping will be completed at the treatment plant as soon as weather permits.  There is some problems with one of the meters at the plant.  It is the one that tests the clarity of the water to determine if the filters can be placed on a quarterly cleaning schedule instead of monthly.  If the plant filters can be cleaned quarterly, it will save the city a tremendous amount of money as well as time.  There is a lot of paperwork involved in getting this routine established but will be well worth the effort. 

Since Third West is at least two years down the road, the water line will not be completed along there this year.   

A pellet stove has been placed in the water treatment plant and is working well.  The propane heaters appear to be off.  Putting tools and supplies in the roof area of the plant is going to help tremendously and get some of the more expensive items out of the weather.