Memo
Old Yard - Possible Expansion Plan
2024 Yard Plan Estimate & Phasing
Cost Estimate - BLM Masonry
Cost Estimate - BLM Metal
Cost Estimate - BLM No Move
R&PP Layout - Open Park
Master Plan
Cemetery Info
The Mayor and City Council discussed important infrastructure projects to address the growing demands of the City. The discussion included improvements to the Animal Shelter, optimization or relocation of the Public Works yard, and expansion of the cemetery. The Mayor and City Council discussed priorities, costs, and timelines, acknowledging the need to balance current needs with long-term plans while considering the City’s financial limitations. The animal shelter was identified as an immediate priority due to its inadequate facilities, including deteriorating concrete, insufficient storage, and limited kennel space. Proposed upgrades include adding a new storage area, outdoor kennels, retaining walls, and drainage improvements. The total cost is estimated at $500,000, with additional parking improvements potentially increasing the cost to $700,000. Those improvements are considered critical to meet current and future needs, ensuring the shelter remains functional as the City grows. The Public Works Yard is currently overburdened and shared with other city functions, including fleet maintenance and material storage. Two options were explored: optimizing the existing site or relocating to Bureau of Land Management (BLM) land south of Highway 91. Optimizing the current site is estimated at $3.5 million, while relocation to the new site would cost between $5 and 7 million and could take three to three and a half years to complete. Relocation requires navigating regulatory processes, including the R&PP Act, and securing additional funding. The cemetery expansion was also highlighted as a pressing need, with grass plots nearly depleted. Plans to add a new grass section, accommodating approximately 300 plots, were discussed. The expansion would cost an estimated $244,000 and could be completed within a year. Future considerations include adding cremation walls. The Mayor and City Council also discussed converting part of the fire station into a detective wing and restoring storage bays, which would relieve some pressure on the Public Works Yard. This project, estimated at $200,000, would provide immediate relief for space constraints in both public works and law enforcement. There are significant financial challenges with these projects, as capital improvement budgets only partially cover the projected costs. Potential funding sources include reallocating impact fees, using enterprise fund reserves, and applying for grants. Immediate next steps include prioritizing the animal shelter improvements, cemetery expansion, and interim measures for the Public Works Yard. A detailed financial review will be necessary to align funding with project timelines and long-term city needs. The Mayor and City Council will continue this discussion in a future City Council meeting.