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(Including auxiliary communicative aids and services) during this meeting should notify June Jeffery

(435) 635-0427 ext. 109.

The City Recorder does hereby certify that the above notice was posted on the LaVerkin City website www.laverkin.org and the Utah Public Meeting Notice website http://pmn.utah.gov and

at the city office buildings on April 20, 2010.

June Jeffery, CMC

City Recorder

Board Members:

Karl Wilson                                                               LaVerkin City

Bob Sandberg                                                          Washington County-HCP

Advisory:

Steve Meismer                                                       Virgin River Program

Darwin Hall                                                             Ash Creek Sewer District

Others:

Kathleen Nielson                                                      Grant Writer

Ray Justice                                                              LaVerkin City Council

June Jeffery                                                            LaVerkin City Recorder

Tina Bennett                                                             Public

Eric Chamberlain                                                    Applicant

Mark Hicken                                                           Applicant

Annette Kleinman was excused.

Clark Fawcett arrived late.

Meeting Called to Order: Karl Wilson called the meeting to order at 4:07 p.m. There was not a quorum present. Discussion began on agenda items with an update when Fawcett arrived.

Historian Discussion: At the last mayor's hike, Mayor Wilson discovered that Tina Bennett had been involved with history writing. Bennett said that she had written several family histories and worked on the Historical Heights in American Fork. Wilson also talked to Dr. Edward Leo Lyman, Utah historian, who has offered to work with a history project for the Park. There was discussion that the history would be a good idea; that it would be a good way to inventory the easements; it could be the basis for a brochure in the future; and it could include endangered species information. Bennett was introduced to the attendees for resource information. June Jeffery can provide names of all TAC and administrative contacts. Jane Whalen, who does a Grafton brochure, has approached Wilson about creating one for Confluence Park.

Grant Discussion: Kathleen Nielson reported that the Quality Growth Commission got money from the LeRay McAllister Fund. They are advertising for grant opportunities. They have a vested interest in the park and though their general interest is not in the irrigation line, because of its benefit to restoration, they are willing to consider a grant toward it. This would be a 50/50 match grant. Total cost of the project is expected to be around $200,000. They would possibly grant one-third of half the project or about $30,000. The pre-application is due May 10^th and is very intense. Kathleen will put it together. It takes time to get word back from the agency to do the final application. Awards are made in the fall. Their cycle is 1 ½ years. In-kind donations can be used in connection to their grant. It will be necessary for stakeholders to participate.

There is also a trail head grant for the parking lot. There are support letters that need to be written by people who have interest in seeing the growth of the project as well as those with direct interest. Nielson handed out forms to follow in writing letters, to all supporting attendees. Letters need to restate suggested items in their own words.

Clark Fawcett arrived at the meeting at 4:17 p.m.

With the quorum present, the meeting started over with agenda items and update.

Corrections: Steve Meismer - page 3 of 5, 5^th paragraph "algae" growth. Bob Sandberg - page 4 of 5, 2^nd paragraph "Bob Sandberg and Kathleen Nielson met with the County Commissioners". Page 5, last paragraph "and is will look at".

Youth Conference Request: Mark Hicken was able to attend the last mayor's hike and enjoyed walking the LaVerkin side of Confluence Park. He has brought several other families to see the Park since that time. He saw a lot of clean-up opportunities during the times he had spent there. Youth Conference will include about 300 youth on July 30^th. Service project will be for a couple of hours. They would like to use the river and the beach for activities depending on depth and insect conditions. They will need to bring in drinking water, porta potties, and trash cans.

In looking for service opportunities, the Hurricane side will not allow as good clean-up as the LaVerkin side. The Hurricane side needs more excavation, but may have trail-building work. Possible to pull motorcycle out of river with rope and crew. There will be several groups of about 25 youth with specific goals in mind. Discussion may be able to wade across the river at that time of year.

Advantage to having the youth conference is in advertising the Park. Need to be conscientious of the fish concerns and the turtle reserve.

Discussion that trails are not surveyed yet, but could be possible to lay-out to the "bridge" area. Having a trail there could give support in getting funds to install the bridge. Could clean trash between 480 S. trailhead and the power plant. Need to be able to use some equipment to bring in supplies - 4-wheelers for adults only.

Trail Kreitzer would like to have a detailed list of where the groups will be and the type of equipment that will be used for the activity. Hicken would like to walk the areas with someone and point out the plan. Wilson offered to walk with him and invited any other board members. Board is in favor in concept, would like to have details. Steve Meismer could give a presentation to the youth about the fish projects.

The item will come back on the May agenda with detail plan.

Historian Discussion: Update discussion. Motion by Clark Fawcett to recommend Tina Bennett and Dr. Edward Leo Lyman as historians, second by Bob Sandberg. Motion carried unanimously.

Irrigation Line: Update discussion for letter of support.

Old Hurricane Dump Clean Up: Eric Chamberlain requested to be allowed to start cleaning out the old Hurricane dump area. He has a small pickup and trailer and would remove rocks, metal, glass, and plastic. He would recycle the metal, glass, and plastic. He has received permission from Home Company, one of the access property owners. He has not been able to contact the other owner yet. He will need to move some large rocks from the Hurricane road to allow passability. There was discussion that the dump area is fairly deep. Rather than removing all of the debris, it would be good to pull the surface and then cover with earth. Chamberlain stated that the underground debris is already eroded and wouldn't be removable.

There was a question about tire disposal. It would be easier for the cities to dispose of the tires. Chamberlain would be willing to pull them out. He would like to know what he could do in the future. Kreitzer would like to have a written proposal with scope of work and equipment he will use. He is responsible for the easement, and believes the DWR would be in favor of the project. Chamberlain will work through Kreitzer. The access he will use is existing road that could be made passable by moving a few rocks.

Clean Up - Allen Olsen: This should have been a separate item on the agenda. Olsen is semi-retired with a 50 hp tractor and a lot of attachments. He spends the summer in Delta. He would like to clean up lumber, posts, wire, car bodies, rocks on trails. Sandberg wondered about disking a fire break, but his equipment is in Delta right now. Discussion that Jon Bramall from Hurricane may be able to disk if his equipment isn't too big. Boyd Earl from LaVerkin had also been suggested as possible resource.

Discussion about what to do with junk as pulled out. Making a "pile" may encourage others to use it unless it is behind a locked/gated area. Sandberg will work with Olsen through DWR.

Utah Wild Rapid Watershed Assessment Course: Steve Meismer informed that Utah Wild is a non-profit that is looking for a place to train on water assessment. They contacted him to look at Ash and LaVerkin Creeks. Their course will be in the area the week of May 15^th. They will camp in Zion and visit Grafton. They expect to spend 1-2 days in Confluence to evaluate and study with no camping. They expect about 12 participants. Discussion to be cautious about Ken Anderson boundary - stay on the LaVerkin side of Ash Creek.

General feeling that the activity is something that would be permitted in the Park and doesn't need further permission.

Rock Removal From 480 S. Trail Head to Power Plant: Karl Wilson reported that someone had rolled rocks onto the trail at the 480 S. trail head. The trail needed to be cleared for emergency/handicap access. He believed that the youth conference activity could help move the rocks for the most part. Question whether the youth may see the rolling rocks as an inviting pastime. Wilson suggested that LaVerkin is purchasing a mini excavator that may be used in clearing the trail.

Would like to install a step-over gate in the future. Law enforcement would be the only other entity with access to the locked gates.

Grant Opportunities Report: Kathleen Nielson discussed the trailhead/parking lot grant. This letter is due by April 28^th and is numbered #1 on the handout.

Irrigation Grant: (#2) If all entities divide the remainder of needed funds among themselves (2/3), the amount would not be very much in order to put together the $200,000 water line project. The installation needs to fit the Sewer District window. There needs to be a list of interested parties on the grant form. It will be pending on secured funding. Wilson said that LaVerkin is tight, but could possibly be an item in the next budget, but would like the board members to brainstorm funding sources or people. Discussion that 3-Rivers Trails stakeholders would support a trailhead but not a water line.

Trail Head Grant: (#1) Nielson showed a map with lay-out of parking area. Design fits the land. Area for 4-wheelers, motorcycles, buses. Vehicles not allowed beyond this point. She pointed out change to road configuration coming into the trailhead to come straight in from the north with 2-way traffic. Lines with dots on the map show fencing. Grove of cottonwoods when water is available  - possible funding with grants later on. Like to get rid of tamarisk.  Need to designate flow of drainage, some future paths, restrooms, and picnic areas. It shows that equestrian parking and access is to the side by themselves. Kiosk, fencing, and road base will be included in the grant.

Kreitzer and Nielson looked at the trailhead. Before Kreitzer gives full support, he needs to work with his biologist, look at the easement, and there may be other possible consultations. Overall, it looked good to him.

Darwin Hall saw no problem with the road configuration as long as within property lines. Discussion that a pipe line comes along the tree line - gas, electric, Hurricane culinary water. Fawcett said that the water line is not in an official easement. Discussion may need to work with easement.  Move gas and electric into easement when tear out corner. With development will review any shift to the lay-out. Only cash items in the grant will be fencing, kiosk, and road base. Kiosk can move around if need be. If needed to move in future setting, fencing could be moved.  In present location because of boggy areas, and cost would be higher if it connected on higher road.

Nielson wondered about possible names for the trailheads. Board liked LaVerkin Creek Trailhead for the parking lot area. Need to find designation for 480 S. trailhead.

Bob Sandberg:  Met with Tom Dansie and Karl Wilson to walk the 3^rd of July run. Modifications were made to the route. It is all on existing trails and roads. There are some obstacles in the route. Activity was conceptually approved by this committee. Discussion about steepness, and that there will only be one aid station at the beginning. This will be a 5K run. The route could be implemented into the trail system.

Bob also has an application for father and sons outing in May. Fire is not an issue right now but could be. Will have adult supervision. They want next to river. No 4-wheelers. In order to get equipment in will need to have vehicle access to point of use. One vehicle in, one out.

Karl Wilson: Next mayor's hike is this Saturday (April 24). Will be to the LaVerkin Overlook from the trail head at 100 W. 300 S. - end of pavement going into Pah Tempe from LaVerkin. Meet at 10:00 a.m. Moderate hill.

May's hike will be on the 22^nd and will be into Confluence Park from River Wood.

Minutes taken by June Jeffery.

Date Approved, May 19, 2010

Karl Wilson, Chair