Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Town of Woodruff
Meeting Description: Board Meeting__________________________________________________
Date: November 19, 2024Time: 5:00 p.m.
Location: Town Hall________
Items to Be Discussed
1 Request to speak - Wyatt Wilson (Business License)
2 Follow up from previous meeting
3 Approval of minutes from October meeting
4 Approval of November bills
5 Review and initial bank statement/credit card statement/monthly reports
6 Other board concerns
Randolph Town Agenda
Garden City Town Council Agenda
PUBLIC NOTICE GARDEN CITY TOWN COUNCIL MEETING The Garden City Town Council will hold their regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday November 14th, 2024, 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 a. October 10th, 2024, minutes of the regular Town Council Meeting and minutes of the October 10th, 2024 Public Hearing.
3. Public Comments – 2 minutes limit
4. Foothill Estates Subdivision Discussion a. Citizens wish to discuss options for road improvements with the Council.
5. FB Farmstead Discussion a. Requests time to discuss urban farming in Garden City. Joseph & Paula Sargetakis
6. Business License Discussion/Approval a. BLMH Bear Lake Clinic, 288 S Paradise Parkway. Arel Hunt. b. First Light Builders, 142 N Bear Lake Blvd. James Arthur
7. Vacation of Plat Discussion/Approval a. Requests approval to vacate Conestoga Phase 3 Plat. Located at 467 North Paradise Parkway. Seth Porter
8. Subdivision Discussion/Approval a. Requests approval of final plats for Crystal View Estates Phase 1 and 2. Lance Anderson
9. Public Hearing at 6:00 p.m.
a. Receive public input on creating a Shundahai Public Infrastructure District 10. PID Discussion/Approval a. Shundahai Public Infrastructure District requests approval of Letter of Intent and Petition to Create the Genlock Public Infrastructure District Nos. 1-2 in Garden City, UT 11.
Ordinance Discussion/Approval
a. Ordinance #24-22, Subdivision Regulations Updated, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GARDEN CITY, UTAH, REPEALING AND RE-ENACTING TITLE 11E ENTITLE “SUBDIVISION” TO COMPLY WITH STATE LAW; SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
b. Ordinance #24-24, An Ordinance Updating Short-term Rental Definitions
c. Ordinance #24-25, An Ordinance Updating Parking Space Size 12.
Short-term Rental Discussion/Approval
a. Hans Peterson, 600 W 165 N
b. Mary Wagner, 2176 S Bear Lake Blvd, Unit #185/186. Ideal Beach
c. Karen Crane, 2176 S Bear Lake Blvd, Unit # 141. Ideal Beach d. Myl Kendall, 2176 S Bear Lake Blvd, Unit #338 & 340. Ideal Beach
e. Carol Bitner, 2176 S Bear Lake Blvd, Unit # 306-310. Ideal Beach
f. Geoff Daus, 130 W Seasons Lane #5
g. Parry, 609 S Amber Lane. Bear Lake Cozy Cabins
h. Casa Feli 2 Ventures, LLC, 260 W Seasons Lane. Bear Lake Escapes
i. Marty Stevens, 609 S Stump Hollow Rd
j. Garrett Hendrickson, 577 Richland Ave k. Tanner Charles, 357 W Posie
13. Miscellaneous Discussion/Approvals
a. Harborview Townhomes. Council Member Argyle
14. Council Member Reports
15. Payment Vouchers
16. Adjournment
NOTE: 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 Town Office at 435-946-2901 during the office hours of 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at 69 N Paradise Parkway, Bldg B, Garden City, UT 84028
Bear Lake Watch-Splashback by John Holman
The Upper Bear Basin only received 1.9" of precipitation in October...about 83% of average. The Basin is about the same % of average for snow water equivalent (SWE) but we've received so little snow that a small amount can result in a large change in the % of average. Because of the low precipitation and the falling water level of the lake, Rocky Mountain Power (RM) has changed the management of inflow/outflow to the lake. About mid October I had heard that both the inflow and outflow gates were closed as the lake level was close to the March 31st target of 5918.0 ft. But the lake has continued to fall and with the weather models not being optimistic on November 5th RMP opened the inflow from the Rainbow Canal while keeping the outflow gates closed. This should result in some elevation of lake water level but I don't see it reflected yet in the Bear River Commission data. On October 31st the lake was about 60% full.
Monday, November 11, 2024
Veterans Day-Take a look at the Memorials in Randolph and Garden City which honors the veterans
Veterans Day, originally called
Armistice Day and commemorating the end of World War I, was established to
honor all who served in the U.S. armed forces during World War I and has
expanded to honor all service members — dead or alive — for their sacrifices,
according to the Department of Defense.
World
War I officially ended when the Treaty of Versailles was signed on June 28,
1919, but the fighting actually ended seven months before then, when the Allies
and Germany put into effect an armistice on the 11th hour of the 11th day of
the 11th month, according to the U.S. Department of Defense.
Due to
this, Nov. 11, 1918, was largely considered the end of “the war to end all
wars,” and called Armistice Day. Congress officially recognized Nov. 11 as the
end of the war in 1926, declaring it as an official holiday to honor
veterans of World War I in 1938.
When
World War II and the Korean War occurred, various veterans' organizations urged
Congress to alter the meaning of the holiday to be broader and celebrate all
veterans. On June 1, 1954, Congress amended the holiday by changing it from
Armistice Day to Veterans Day, honoring American veterans of all wars.
While Veterans Day is on Nov. 11, it was
celebrated on a different date for a brief period of time.
In 1968, Congress signed the Uniform Holiday
Bill to ensure that a handful of federal holidays — including Veterans Day —
would be celebrated on a Monday, hoping this decision would spur travel and
family activities over a long weekend and stimulate the economy, according to
the Department of Defense.
Under this bill, Veterans Day was set to be
celebrated on the fourth Monday of every October, with the first Veterans Day
under the new bill being held on Oct. 25, 1971.
Most citizens were confused and unhappy about
the change in dates, and many chose to continue celebrating Veterans Day on
Nov. 11. After a few years of contention with the October holiday, former
President Gerald Ford signed another law into effect on Sept. 20, 1975, that
returned Veterans Day to its original Nov. 11 observance, starting in 1978.
Poppies are the flowers commonly used as a
symbol of war remembrance and veteran support.
A poem written by World War I Col. John McCrae,
called “In Flanders Fields,” describes McCrae’s grief over the deaths of
soldiers on Flanders’ battlefields in western Belgium and northern France.
McCrae, a surgeon with Canada’s First Brigade Artillery, had the poem paired
with an image of bright red flowers blooming among rows of white crosses,
serving as a rallying cry to all who fought in the war, according to the Department of Veterans Affairs.
After the first printed version of the poem
reportedly appeared in December 1915, in the British magazine Punch, it was the
catalyst for two women — Anna E. Guerin and Moina Michael — initiating the sale
of artificial poppies to help orphans and others severely impacted by the war,
according to the Department of Veterans Affairs.
From there, efforts to distribute poppies led to
the poppy becoming widely known as the “Flower of Remembrance” in the allied
countries, with it later being adopted by the Veterans of Foreign Wars as the
official memorial flower in 1922.
Today, many see the poppy as a lasting tribute
to all who served the country and sacrificed their lives for freedom.
In Flanders Fields
The poem by John McCrae
In Flanders' fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place: and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.
We are the dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved and were loved, and now we lie
In Flanders' fields.
Take up our quarrel with the foe;
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high,
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders' Fields.
Saturday, November 9, 2024
History of Our Area - Fish in Bear Lake
From the book "Rich Memories' published in 1962
There is an experiment station about two files south of Garden City. The men at the station are studying the fish and the water in the lake and have found that the little fish have no protection from the larger fish, so they have brought one hundred and twenty five old car bodies to the lake, placed bales of hay in them, then they have taken them to the middle of the lake and sunk them to the bottom. The hay will furnish food for the small water bugs, which will be food for the fish and the old cars will be a means of protection for the small fish.
In 1938, men planted thousands of salmon in the lake, but they have all disappeared, so this year they planted 350,000 more and they hope that with the food and protection, the salmon will be able to stay in the Lake. The men have also planted clear water shrimp. The cisco makes very good for the lake trout and other large trout. There is also a minnow called the silver sided shiner that is good trout bait. Bear Lake is a cold water lake, so few carp are found there.
Bear Lake Fishing Report
Updated: Nov. 8, 2024
Current Conditions
The surface water temperature is about 51°F. The cooler water temperature is drawing both lake trout and cutthroat trout into shallower water. Lake trout are actively spawning, which also helps draw them closer to shore. Fishing has been productive for both species. Anglers have reported success while jigging, trolling and shore fishing.
Fishing Spots and Techniques
Prime locations for catching lake trout from shore include the Utah State Park Marina, the North Beach Jetty and along Cisco Beach. Cutthroat trout can also be caught in these areas. Recommended lures for casting include large spinners (#5 or #6) such as Mepps, Vibrax and Roostertails. For fly fishing, try large sculpin patterns or articulated bunny fur leach patterns to entice these trout to bite.
Boat anglers are finding success trolling with flatfish and jointed minnow lures in bright colors (yellows and oranges) near Cisco Beach in depths of 20 to 80 feet. Downriggers or lead-core line are effective. It’s best to keep your lure close to the bottom or even bumping along it occasionally.
As the lake trout spawn slows, these fish will focus more on feeding, and jigging from boats for both lake and cutthroat trout is expected to improve. Good jigging spots include the “rockpile,” First Point, Second Point and the rockpiles just north of the Utah State Park Marina. Anglers are advised to fish at depths of 30 to 80 feet and to keep moving until you locate active fish. Using a 1/2- to 1-ounce jig with a 4- to 6-inch tube, twister tail, or swimbait, tipped with cisco or other fish meat, is an effective way to catch these fish. Allow the jig to bounce off the bottom, lifting it 12- 18 inches. Most strikes occur when the jig falls back to the bottom, so pay attention to your line. Beginning in late November (around Thanksgiving) and continuing through the middle of December, Bonneville whitefish will begin spawning in mainly shallow, rocky shoreline areas. During this time, the whitefish move to rocky areas off the shoreline on both the east and west sides of Bear Lake and can be caught either from boat or from shore. Some of the hottest fishing action occurs during the coldest time of the year.
How do you catch Bonneville whitefish? If you don’t have a boat, don’t worry – you can catch them from shore. However, if you plan on fishing from shore, chest waders or hip boots help as they will allow you to walk out a few extra feet to cast out a bit farther. If you’re in a boat, simply anchor in about 8 to 15 feet of water next to a rocky shoreline and then vertically jig under the boat or make short casts and retrieve your lure so it’s right on the bottom. If you do not snag up on a rock occasionally, you should either slow your presentation down or move to an area with more rocks! You can “tip” the lure with a piece of night crawler or meal worm, but it really isn’t necessary since the fish are hitting the lure more out of aggression during their spawning season rather than feeding on the bait. Use a medium to light rod with 4- to 6-pound test monofilament line. Even better are small diameter superlines, such as Spiderwire or Nanofil, with a 4-foot leader of fluorocarbon line. These lines do not stretch, so they’re much more sensitive and will help you detect the sometimes light bite of the whitefish.
You might be surprised, but pound-for-pound, Bonneville whitefish fight better than trout. They will readily hit lures such as small (1/16- to 1/8-ounce) marabou or twister tails jigs, small spoons, small spinners and ice flies. This is a time when they can also be caught on fly rods using a sinking fly line with large flies, such as wooly buggers or other brightly colored patterns. Popular spots to catch Bonneville whitefish from shore include off the Utah State Park Marina in Garden City and along the rocky shoreline at First Point, Second Point and Cisco Beach on the east side of the lake. The water temperature will be around 40 degrees or even colder, so be prepared to fish in cold weather.
Boat Launching
Boats can be launched at the Utah State Park Marina and First Point ramps. Be cautious if using the First Point ramp, as the concrete ends abruptly, creating a drop-off of nearly a foot. To prevent potential damage, avoid backing trailer tires over this edge, particularly if launching larger boats. The low-water concrete ramp at Cisco Beach is also open, but four-wheel-drive vehicles are recommended due to the rocky shoreline above the ramp.
Regulations and Conservation Tips
The trout limit at Bear Lake is two fish. There are no fin clip requirements for cutthroat trout, meaning any cutthroat trout caught can be kept within this two-fish limit. Lake trout are slow- growing and can take many years to reach larger sizes, so anglers are encouraged to release large lake trout whenever possible. For those planning to release their catch, land the fish quickly and return it to the water with minimal delay. Consider using a “descending device” to safely return fish to deeper, cooler water, where they can decompress and recover effectively. The daily whitefish limit is 10 with no size limits.
Heirloom Recipes: Cinnamon Rolls by Agnes Norris Brooker
| 1 pint milk | 1/2 cup sugar |
| 1/2 cup lard | 1 tsp. cinnamon |
| 1 Tbsp salt | 2 yeast cakes |
| 1 tsp sugar | 6 cups sifted flour |
| 2 eggs | 1/2 cup sugar |
| 2 tsp baking powder | 2 cups raisins |
| 1/4 lb. butter | 1 cup sugar |
| 2 tsp cinnamon |
Scald the milk, 1/2 cup sugar, lard, cinnamon and salt. Let cool. Put yeast cakes into a pint of warm water along with a tsp of sugar. Mix into a batter with about 6 cups sifted flour. Let rise till well up, then add 2 eggs, 1/2 cup sugar, baking powder raisins and enough more flour to make a soft dough. Let rise about one hour. Roll out to 1/4 inch thickness. Spread with butter, 1 cup sugar and 2 tsp cinnamon melted together. Roll. Cut with a string into about 1--inch pieces. Place on a greased cookie sheet. Cover with a cloth and let rise about an hour. Bake in a hot over (400°) about 20 to 25 minutes. Cool and spread with brown sugar icing.
BROWN SUGAR ICING
| 1 cup white sugar | 1 cup brown sugar |
| 1/2 cup milk |
Cook until icing stage and spread over cinnamon rolls.
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Agnes Norris was born in Randolph, Utah, to Walter Norris and Rose Hannah Parker. She spent all of her childhood and part of her married life in Randolph, where she met and married Alfred Henry Brooker. They spent the first years of their marriage moving as Dad's work took them to different places. They bought a boarding house in Fossil, Wyoming, and then moved to Beckwith where Alfred worked on the railroad. They bought the old Satterthwaite store in Garden City. Agnes took over running the store when Alfred became the county assessor. As Agnes' health began to fail she sold the store, but stayed in Garden City. She spent her time making beautiful quilts and was a wonderful cook. She cooked for the school children until she was too old.
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Rich County Commission Notes (You may still review the meetings on Youtube)
10:15 Kip Barnes discussed his problems with sewer and water at Sweetwater. The Commissioners suggested he work with the sewer district for resolution.
10:30 Tami Leonhardt, Rich County Tourism Director, provided the Commissioners with the report on grant subsidies provided for the businesses which applied.
10:45 Brad Davis, Hodges Canal Co. Pres.,
11:00 Hoffman Insurance reviewed the Insurance Quote for 2025
11:15 Ben Willoughby, Rich County Attorney, reviewed the Senate Bill changes in retrofitting a house for a 2nd residence to be added/or the footprint of the home to be revised. The State requires an administrative officer/board to review the plans rather than have the Planning & Zoning boards to do this review.
Then the discussion went to Tyler, the building inspector for Rich County and Garden City about changing the Rich County Ordinance to reflect the time of which a home can be constructed. It has been 5 years with people living in the house without a final inspection. Tyler said that the most important items were safety items such as: water, sewer, electricity, roofs, windows, & doors, and then people could ask for a final inspection. There will be a public hearing in Dec. for input as to what builders and self-contractors think about the new proposed timeline.
11:45Kim Wilson, County Assessor, presented the tax exempt request.
12:00 Brian Wilmore, Rich County Sheriff's Deputy, presented a letter that requested an increase for salaries for the coming budget year. The Commissioners discussed the possibilities for the required school officers in relationship to expanding the Sheriff's Dept. especially during the summer months. The commissioners want to increase salaries, but are unsure how to fund the increase. It would possibly mean a property tax increase. Garden City is willing to use some of the TRT monies.
The discussion brought up that there are over 800 homes now on SWH with 24 applications to build.
Next meeting will be Dec. 11th which is also the budget meeting.
Garden City Planning & Zoning
The discussion was on weather or not to grant Conestoga's bid to cancel Plat 3 of their development.
11/06/24 Rich County Sheriff's Office
Total Incident Report, by Nature of Incident
Traffic
Accident w/ Damage 4
Traffic
Accident, w/ Injuries 1
Intrusion
Alarm 3
Panic Alarm 1
Animal strays, dead, noise 2
Citizen Assist 12
Attempt to
Locate Vehicle 2
Civil Dept.
assist 6
Crim Mischief 1
Criminal
History 4
Citizen
Dispute 1
Fraud 2
Harassment 1
Stroke 1
Parking
Problem 1
Property
Damage (all types) 1
Reckless
Endangerment 1
Sex Offense
1
Suspicious Person 2
Theft 1
Traffic
Hazard 7
Traffic
Violation 3
Trespassing
1
Utility
Problem 1
VIN Number
Inspection 4
Welfare
Check 2
Total Incidents for This Report: 66
Friday, November 8, 2024
Rich County Schools Info
Thurs. Nov. 14 Rich Middle School Wrestling with Lyman
Fri. Nov. 15 Rich Middle School Girls Basketball with Lyman
Sat. Nov. 16 STATE FOOTBALL
Rich Middle School Wrestling @ Evanston
Rich Middle School Girls Basketball @ Manila
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