Katie Witt

The council discussed property maintenance, potential full-time ASO, nuisance ordinance, and met with school district representatives. They addressed concerns about nuisance properties, parking violations, and the need for code enforcement. The zoning permit for the hotel has been officially issued. Discussions also involved road maintenance, water line projects, and sewer expansion. Water usage and donation updates were provided.

The City Council meeting included discussions on feral cat management, new city secretary, and new development projects. Updates were provided on the Planning Commission's work on septic and lighting ordinances, and the 750 South interchange project. The council also discussed the auditor's visit, water bill payments, and various public works projects, including a new Waterway, sidewalk project, and road maintenance. Additionally, the council addressed fire safety inspections, recreational activities, and a conceptual design for the skate park. They also covered issues related to street lights, tree maintenance, and a contract issue with a restroom construction company.

The meeting included discussions on the budget for 2024, fee schedule amendments for 2025, and truth and taxation. Fee schedule amendments included changes to fire inspection fees, food truck inspections, and garbage collection fees. The council also discussed utility rates and a proposed flat rate structure. The fiscal year 2025 budget was presented, with a focus on general fund revenues and expenses, including the 750 South project. Truth and taxation was discussed, with an explanation of tax rates and potential increases for residential and commercial properties.

The meeting included discussions on power rates, a request for a Sheep Project donation, and a recommendation on the rust Albert property. Updates were provided on a 60-minute power presentation, a fee schedule update for the library, and the bathroom policy. A summer field trip to the Hydro was also discussed.

This Marketing Strategic Plan for the Ephraim City Recreation Department outlines challenges, goals, and actions to advance the department's mission, vision, values, and objectives, with a focus on marketing and branding. The plan is structured around four key themes: Parks, Recreation Programs, Community Facilities, and Organization. It aims to enhance the quality of life for residents by providing safe, diverse, and affordable recreational opportunities, promoting healthy lifestyles, fostering innovation, advocating for conservation, ensuring equitable resource distribution, and strengthening program diversity. Key objectives include increasing program utilization, developing programs for all age groups, boosting participation among underserved communities, improving cost recovery, enhancing participant satisfaction, supporting cultural arts, promoting volunteerism, expanding facility capacity, ensuring safety, optimizing facility delivery, increasing staff engagement, encouraging citizen participation, utilizing non-city funding, and enhancing Recreation Board operations.