Mayor Hart read a letter from the Washington County Water Conservancy District regarding the proposed Dry Wash Reservoir, as it relates to planning for secondary water. The letter expressed the need for only one west-side reservoir, that being Graveyard Wash, and commended Ivin's conservation efforts. At this time, the District will postpone development of the Dry Wash Reservoir and focus on Graveyard Wash and dredging Gunlock Reservoir. A copy of the letter from the Washington County Water Conservancy District is available as an attachment to this agenda. The discussion may be accessed at time stamp 00:01:01.
Washington County Water Conservancy District Letter re Dry Wash Reservoir
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: The Mayor and City Council requested that each department head provide what they believe is needed as 2026 Budget Priorities and priorities in the 5-Year Plan. Police Chief Jaron Studley identified the need for four (4) vehicles, evaluate what officers are being paid and the need to hire one (1) full-time employee for the Animal Shelter. The discussion may be accessed at time stamp 00:15:20.
Public Works Director/City Engineer Chuck Gillette identified the need to update the Water Masterplan, finish up the Sewer Masterplan, a water treatment plant in the Kayenta area, road and pavement maintenance, storm water coordinator to run the storm water program, a new backhoe, two (2) vehicles, a sewer camera vehicle, storm drain projects, a bigger street lighting project, several roundabouts and a lift station project. The discussion regarding these needs may be accessed at time stamp 00:23:02.
Building and Zoning Administrator Mike Haycock reported that staffing levels in his department are currently adequate. He identified the need to replace one (1) vehicle in the 5-Year Plan. That discussion may be accessed at time stamp 00:33:24.
Parks and Recreation Director Marc Christensen identified the need for staffing with one (1) part-time employee and one (1) full-time employee, finish the desert section of the cemetery with shrubs, trees and decorative rock, install section six (6) of the cemetery, Highway 91 improvements, playground equipment, upgrade security cameras, install lights at the skatepark, a manlift or bucket truck for tree work, one (1) vehicle that could be a hand-me-down and one (1) minitruck for trail maintenance. The discussion may be accessed at time stamp 00:34:56.
Director of Finance and Administrative Services Director Cade Visser identified the need evaluate what employees in Administration are being paid, software, technology and cyber-security. The discussion may be accessed at time stamp 00:48:12.
Mayor Hart referred to an individual who represents Ivins City at the Legislature and could act as Ivins PIO (Public Information Officer)/Government Affairs person for Ivins City. Council Member Smith commented that lobbyists are expensive but effective. The Mayor and City Council suggested that it may be time for Ivins City to hire a City Planner. Mayor Hart indicated that he would like some kind of study done to see if Ivins City has enough water, fire lines, hydrants, firebreaks and similar. The City Council agreed. The Mayor and City Council referred to the updated General Plan and the Guiding Principles in that Plan that outlines the City's priorities and suggested that they the follow that. They also expressed reviewing the Impact Fee Studies to ensure they are doing what needs to be done for the City, implementing a Transportation Use Fee, as well as the desire to grow the Reserve Fund to the allowed maximum percentage of 35%. The discussion may be accessed at time stamp 00:50:20.