Mayors Message
THANKS TO THOSE WHO KEEP OUR CITY WORKING
Local government employees are kind of like the tip of the shovel, literally and figuratively speaking. These employees do the work which directly affects our daily lives. They help improve our quality of life and impact much of what makes our community what it is – a community that is thriving. These employees are deeply involved with building and improving our community. From making sure our water is clean and safe to drink to ensuring our wastewater is appropriately taken care of. Our lives and property are protected because of our police and fire departments.
Our roads are safe to drive on and our parks are inviting, clean and well cared for, there are structured activities for youth and adults to participate in year around.
That’s not all, we have a senior center that provides activities and healthy meals for our senior citizens and a food pantry that provides food and other resources for those who are in need. There is a historic library with reading and other educational resources for all ages, and a cemetery we can be proud of.
There are those employees who answer your questions, take care of your utility bill, and provide answers to building permits and ordinances at the city offices, resolve disputes and even help locate your lost dog.
I think it is safe to say that there isn’t a day that passes where we as city residents don’t benefit in some way from what Tremonton’s employees do.
Now that I have almost three months behind me serving as your mayor, I am both impressed and grateful for the dedicated service rendered by Tremonton City’s employees. We are fortunate to have each one of you. THANK YOU!
Chief Sagwich Timbimboo 200th Birthday
I would be remiss not to express admiration for the Northwestern Band of the Shoshone Indians who occupied not only the Bear River Valley but many parts of Northern Utah, Southern Idaho, and parts of Wyoming for generations. Their history is one of forgiveness and for us today, the importance of not forgetting.
By the mid-1800’s, their leader, Sagwitch Timbimboo, a skilled hunter and leader welcomed the influx of Mormon pioneers and other emigrants onto their lands. But as time went on, there were skirmishes and problems.
Chief Sagwitch and his people experienced much hardship.
On a frigid morning in January 1863, as they were wintering along the hot springs by the Bear River near present-day Preston, Idaho, they experienced an unprovoked and merciless attack at the hands of Union soldiers. The Bear River Massacre nearly annihilated the tribe. Hundreds of men, women and children were killed. But Sagwitch survived.
With the railroad arriving 1869, Chief Sagwitch recognized that his small band would need to change the way of life they had known for generations. He did what he could to keep the peace with, and learn to live alongside, the Mormons and others settling on their lands.
He declared, “The white man is roaming all over my country and killing my game. Still, I make no objection to his doing so, and all I want is to be let alone, with the privilege of making a small farm for the benefit of my people, and to be allowed to live on it in peace.”
Our valley has many people who I look to for inspiration. Chief Sagwitch is one I admire. The way he led his people through incredible hardships, mistreatment and sorrow; yet that he reconciled peace, is a tribute to him, his people, and the Northwestern Band of the Shoshone who continue to this day.
Chief Sagwitch was an incredible leader – and this year is his 200th birthday.
To celebrate our diverse heritage, our appreciation for the Northwestern Band of the Shoshone, and Chief Sagwich’s birthday, the Tremonton Arts Council voted to commission an artist to paint a mural representative of Chief Sagwitch, his last wife, Beawoacheem, and the Shoshone people. They deserve our appreciation for their place in our collective history, for their example to all of us today, and that most of all, we never forget.
Community Wellbeing Survey
WELLBEING SURVEY: USU’s Utah Wellbeing Project has partnered with many cities and towns throughout Utah to conduct a public wellbeing survey. Tremonton City encourages you to take 10 minutes to provide your feedback. You must be age 18+. Disponible en Español. Please share with others in your household and the Tremonton City community. For more information you can contact Dr. Flint at courtney.flint@usu.edu
TAKE THE SURVEY: Tremonton’s link is https://tinyurl.com/Tremonton2022
Integrated Land Use Plan
For close to two years, Tremonton City has been working on creating an Integrated Land Use Plan to guide the future development of the City. The general objective is to assimilate all the City’s General Plan elements into an integrated plan, culminating the previous planning efforts and assisting the City to become a highly desirable location to live, work and play. This integrated plan will address the following: land uses and economic development; mobility and land access correlation; highway commerce; alternative modes of transportation; Main Street district; and parks, open space, and trails.
View the plan HERE
Please provide your comments HERE
“Our roads are safe to drive on …”
Have you ever driven on 1000 N. West of 2300 W.?
Speaking of ‘Safe’ … Have you noticed the 68 homes in Country View Estates & Look Out Point subdivision, filled with families & children, that only has one exit?
Hello Russell,
Thank you for your comments. Yes, I am aware of the entrance onto 1000 No where the roads from the two subdivisions converge and I can understand your concerns. The article you refer to was my effort to thank all our City workers for the fine job they do day in and day out, but your comments raise a valid concern.
As you may know, there is an outlet on the west side of Look Out Point that will eventually provide another outlet but that will probably be some time into the future and does not address the immediate problem.
My big concern right now is improving and widening 1000 North from 2300 west to the road sheds. The goal is a multi-year project starting with Phase 1 roughly at 2300 west on 1000 no and going to the top of the hill and maybe a little beyond. Then the plan is to continue with subsequent phases over time to the road sheds and freeway entrance.
Currently, our City Engineer is putting together the drawings to widen and rebuild the road on Phase 1. Eventually, my understanding is as we progress along 1000 no, the improvement including sidewalks will make the entire road safer for both vehicles and pedestrians. Realistically, this will be a multi-year project beginning with the 2023 construction season for phase 1.
I hope this helps, please feel free to contact me any time if you have more questions,
Lyle Holmgren
435-279-4400
lyle.holmgren@gmail.com
Lyle H.,
Thank you for replying to my concerns.
I will let you know that, 15 years ago, when we started building up in Country View Estates we were also told that there would be a ‘future’ second outlet. It is a good thing we did not hold our breath for it. So with the ‘promise’ of Look Out Point having a ‘future’ second outlet, I will believe it when I see it.
We have also been told, many times, after the utility pipes were upgraded on 1000 N. that they would continue West on that road & finish fixing it. Many years & promises later, it still is not done & getting worse. Again, I will believe it when I see it.
Developers & politicians are great promise makers. Please don’t be a politician.
A Concerned Citizen,
Russell L. Scott