This week looked a little different. Due to caucus meetings, we did not hold our regular City Council meeting. Instead, the Council met at Public Works to tour the wastewater treatment plant. Getting out of the council chambers and seeing our infrastructure firsthand helps us make better, more informed decisions. It was a valuable experience and a great reminder that understanding how our city runs starts from the ground up.

We’re making this a regular part of our updates to share clear, factual information with you.

Recently, trees were removed along Main Street, leaving square openings that created a tripping hazard. City crews temporarily filled those areas and marked nearby uneven sections to improve safety.

We’ll be straightforward—while the safety fix was necessary, we should have communicated sooner. That’s on us. Moving forward, we are committed to keeping you informed, even when quick action is required.

To clarify, these repairs are temporary. No decisions have been made about replanting or permanent design. That direction will come through public input and guidance from the Main Street consortium.

We are launching a city-wide effort to identify and repair unsafe sidewalks. If you see crews working in your area, the focus is simple: keeping our community safe and accessible.

You may have noticed construction near Highway 13 and 10800 North. We are building an equalization basin connected to the canal. This allows us to regulate water flow so that as the city uses its shares, downstream users continue to receive a steady supply. It’s one way we work to be good partners and good neighbors in the valley.

Several infrastructure projects are moving forward across the city, including a culinary water line replacement on 100 West (600 South to Main Street), continued progress on the Rocket Road expansion and canal bridge, near completion of the cemetery expansion with paving to follow, and a secondary water project for the Holmgren East subdivision heading out to bid. These projects help support the growth and long-term health of our community.

Actively building our City of Connection,
Mayor Bret Rohde