Volume 2, Issue 1 | February 4th, 2026
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Mayor’s Connection: City Council Workshop Recap
Date: Feb 3 2026 Topic: Infrastructure, Planning, and Public Input
Hello Tremonton Citizens,
To keep our community informed and connected, here is a brief summary of the key topics discussed during our recent City Council Workshop. We covered essential updates regarding our parks, roads, and city finances.
1. Parks, Recreation, and Pickleball We are actively updating our Parks and Recreation Master Plan to better serve our growing community.
• Pickleball & Stokes Park: To address high demand, we discussed designs for “Stokes Park” on the west end of town. The proposal includes a multi-sport complex that could feature 8 to 12 new pickleball courts.
• Service Levels: Our goal is to increase our park service level from 2.5 acres per 1,000 residents to 5.5 acres to ensure we have adequate open space for everyone.
• Showcase: We will be hosting a “Parks, Trails, and Open Space Showcase” on March 4th to gather public feedback on these designs.
2. Addressing Our Roads (Transportation Utility Fee) Maintaining our city streets is a critical priority. A recent analysis revealed that 80% of our city streets have a remaining service life of 10 years or less.
• The Funding Gap: Our current annual budget for road improvements is roughly $330,000, but maintaining our roads properly requires an estimated $1.3 million annually.
• Proposed Solution: The Council is discussing a Transportation Utility Fee (TUF). The proposed rate for a standard residential home is approximately $9.10 per month. This proactive measure aims to prevent costly road failures in the future.
3. Financial Health & Audit Report We received the audit report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025.
• Clean Opinion: Independent auditors issued a “clean opinion,” stating our financial statements fairly present the city’s position with no material weaknesses. We remain committed to strong fiscal oversight.
4. Infrastructure Investments We are moving forward with critical water projects and received over 18 bids for these contracts, ensuring competitive pricing.
• Contracts: The Council is moving to award contracts for the East Canal Equalization Basin and the Culinary Water Line Replacement (south of Main Street) to Bragger and Sons, a qualified local contractor.
5. Green Waste & Cardboard We discussed operations at our green waste facility. Currently, cardboard mixed into green waste complicates the composting process. The Council is evaluating discontinuing cardboard acceptance at the green waste site; residents are encouraged to utilize their blue recycling bins for cardboard instead.
6. Staffing Updates Following the resignation of Community Development Director Jeff Seedall, we are exploring cost-effective ways to fill necessary city roles.
• Restructuring Proposal: We are discussing a potential “three-two swap” strategy. This would involve hiring a planner, a part-time zoning administrator, and an in-house finance director.
• Goal: This approach aims to lower costs compared to previous staffing models while ensuring we have dedicated expertise for city planning and financial management.
Get Involved! Your input is vital to the future of Tremonton. Please mark your calendars for these opportunities to share your voice:
• Tremonton City Town Hall: Join us on February 12th at 7:00 PM at the City Building. This will be an open discussion where we will demonstrate the progress on the new city website and look for your input.
• Parks & Trails Showcase: Come see the new designs and give feedback on March 4th.
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