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Dodds described buying six trees that cost “an average of $200 to $400 per tree” and said deer repeatedly chewed or destroyed young trees despite temporary protective screening. “If we continue to do the work ourselves … we would be roughly $5,000 to $6,000 per side,” she told the council.

Council members and staff acknowledged the concern but said their ability to act is limited by state wildlife rules. A city official (Scott) told Dodds the issue is one encountered across the city and that staff would follow up, but another council member said the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources “really, really ties our hands as a city and as individuals.”

Council staff offered to meet with Dodds after the meeting to discuss possible short-term measures and to follow up on options where permitted by state wildlife regulations. No formal city action was taken at the meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Pleasant Grove City Council Meeting 3/4/2025","oneSentenceSummary","A new Pleasant Grove resident told the council deer are damaging trees and yards in a neighborhood near Valley View Elementary. City staff said the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources largely controls wildlife management and the city’s options are limited.","taxTitle","Pleasant Grove, Utah County, Utah","taxId",4710,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6651954,"Pleasant Grove appoints Brooke Larson to city justice court; swearing-in pending judicial commission approval",317,139000,456000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2497232-52306319a1c6c72a3ac87bb737ea26f8&start=139&end=456","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2497232-52306319a1c6c72a3ac87bb737ea26f8/thumbnail_139000.jpg","/articles/6651954/Pleasant-Grove/Utah-County/Utah/Pleasant-Grove-appoints-Brooke-Larson-to-city-justice-court-swearing-in-pending-judicial-commission-approval","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6651954-993e911e092182f473e96d1da11a8e06/orig.mp4?Expires=1771062843&Signature=j4GwMda04POhMMUNi4C6orZhoKUWLKeqtGMAELPnwJnOom-fLC-yOd8N-wuJd7PFw0Snmyo0S5R~PU5D7DU9wfuvnkDUuf2dPf0zypT4YApN8GX13iRGD2FsyR7wTaqZmucYeTmGYd5n8H9RsE~Cb66T4TL3FZhcXDzHL96X7RRld3XsALJwj8tUgIYZjhgAo~4iS8Hv8847EccATPa9P8clV-QghU8fHVpEchRfzQ689AdUgNn7pSx~90-MZQ-dc2Wi7C0HiTYFHoPU9AbMMHUYapj7xxiMvGJP2SaJNk4sqskvbaWmN--mygOcOoMvv7HnpEZmSL-fxAvIQLfAlQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Pleasant Grove City Council on Tuesday moved to appoint Brooke Larson as the city’s Justice Court judge. Larson appeared at the meeting, described her background as a longtime prosecutor and justice-court practitioner, and told the council she intends to serve “as long as you'll have me.”

Councilmember Williams moved to consider the appointment; Councilmember Ramon seconded the motion. The council voted verbally in favor and announced the motion carried. The council and staff said Larson must complete a short judicial training and pass an exam before the judicial nominating commission certifies the appointment; staff said the commission’s review is expected by March 13 and the city will schedule a swearing-in event after that approval and training are complete.

Larson told the council she has prosecuted in multiple justice courts and described a commitment to criminal justice and the justice-court role. Council members thanked her for volunteering and said the city will plan a more formal swearing-in and reception following the commission’s approval and required mentoring sessions on the bench.

No formal ordinance or salary change was presented at the meeting; the appointment was recorded as a council motion and carried by the council voice vote.","The City Council appointed Brooke Larson to serve as Pleasant Grove Justice Court judge; Larson will complete training and a commission certification process before being sworn in.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6651958,"Cook Family Park to soft-open March 15; pool, splash features and road work remain underway",228,2641000,2869000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2497232-52306319a1c6c72a3ac87bb737ea26f8&start=2641&end=2869","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2497232-52306319a1c6c72a3ac87bb737ea26f8/thumbnail_2641000.jpg","/articles/6651958/Pleasant-Grove/Utah-County/Utah/Cook-Family-Park-to-soft-open-March-15-pool-splash-features-and-road-work-remain-underway","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6651958-b43155a3010d8ce1a34434e82dcf6e10/orig.mp4?Expires=1771062843&Signature=Etczag~uxWBuirzBAakBAcI54b-qQnwakpkk3JVEcFTLw9RG48P9as0UIR7Z-FVJMDWAKns-xWZKdPnS2lY7Qf3psNewfQ9qlz~vYSI5s8zmWH-G~5LdMUz9w6xozhKB~kEQbLBlDe2G~6Cq~gRxy8105TWxRksZH~eW2WWW1jXF8w6090e98r3HzoAhfbauRYdWhAGsBFR9368a0bl~eZMmehjNnbRKw64Z5~gNQfTnAJai38Au9miNdvA2yelMj-s4jzP7Vez5qJJ6DGKD09CRCwj5vJPdPUMEg2y3vFPOkyYPyeisC0Uu1mmvhQaNYo~xzcBs8e-CFd24W9VWng__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Pleasant Grove City staff told the council on Tuesday the city will hold a soft opening of Cook Family Park on Saturday, March 15 at 10 a.m., with a grand-opening celebration tentatively scheduled for June 7.

Public Works Director Neil (last name not specified in transcript) said the park’s interior work is sufficiently complete to permit a soft opening, though contractors will need intermittent access to finish items such as large boulder placement that requires cranes and final cleanup before the grand opening. Neil told the council the city will fence off areas still under construction and may temporarily close the park for brief windows while contractors install final features.

Staff said the pool construction is progressing: the play feature and other equipment have arrived; interior piping and electrical work are underway; and foundation footings for the large shade sails were dug to about 14 feet. The project team plans to pour the pool deck when weather conditions reduce the need for concrete admixtures that can change color between batches.

Public Works staff warned that multiple nearby road projects will affect access. Work on 600 West, 800 North and other connector streets will be intermittent; the city plans to keep at least one entrance open where feasible and will post real-time updates using social media and, staff suggested, temporary message boards to advise drivers which entrances are open on any given day.

City staff emphasized communication will be important because the park will be open while some construction continues. The council and staff discussed signage and digital message boards to notify the public about temporary closures. Staff also said dust suppression and routine cleanup will be enforced as contractors complete the remaining work.

Neil provided broader public-works updates at the meeting: a pavement-condition study (PCI) has been completed and bid schedules for spring road projects are being prepared, including a bid for 500 East that staff estimated at about $1 million. He also reported on a state stormwater audit; the state Division of Environmental Quality performed the audit and the city must submit a response plan describing corrective actions within a 60-day window.

Councilmembers and staff said they want to make the park accessible when safe but noted there will be days the entire park must close so contractors can finish critical tasks before the grand opening.","City staff set a soft opening for Cook Family Park on March 15 and penciled a larger grand-opening festival for June 7, while construction on the pool, shade structures and adjacent road work continues and will require intermittent closures.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6651962,"Pleasant Grove approves $5 million interlocal grant for Ruth at doTERRA Theater; declares city equipment surplus",356,1124000,1480000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2497232-52306319a1c6c72a3ac87bb737ea26f8&start=1124&end=1480","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2497232-52306319a1c6c72a3ac87bb737ea26f8/thumbnail_1124000.jpg","/articles/6651962/Pleasant-Grove/Utah-County/Utah/Pleasant-Grove-approves-5-million-interlocal-grant-for-Ruth-at-doTERRA-Theater-declares-city-equipment-surplus","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6651962-e7f4ae0a47d9e7486a2f997f1330929e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771062843&Signature=YgD7oOMMZ-pLfLAhgnsy91WbfxL7mt23z7EhIZC2mm0TsTDl8WQJ0h3sLUA1WEuPkA7guxOpZNAjCLUCF234LDLomLxm34j~BJeErxjY3RP5C2R~WOmCb8uVvCtrhxZtCATRtwvU5F~WLmu63OPuKEcDw87a47lfGHpFYydWRc5unk2ceQmxBBeh4GtHY4qRlTMxx7c754wFOf0agehkbKmIhr3USYu53v30ujZECg6w1ZtPiSSfSI9iF0xMUbyiFOrFulUuo3YbluMjlo86Oe~5oRVJnY7OEx~A8uAHIY2f-k1ffxZ7MneolHrcaGrIu~adb3Zyd5pkcgRvf9vFJA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Pleasant Grove City Council on Tuesday adopted a three-year interlocal agreement with Utah County to accept $5,000,000 in transient room, convention and tourism (TRCC) funds for the Ruth at doTERRA Theater and separately approved a resolution declaring a range of city vehicles and equipment surplus.

The interlocal resolution (Res. 2025-08) authorizes the mayor to sign the agreement memorializing the county grant and the schedule of payments. General counsel told the council the amount “will not exceed the $5,000,000 that it's been awarded” and described a three-year disbursement schedule: $1,000,000 in 2025, $2,000,000 in 2026 and $2,000,000 in 2027.

The council approved the interlocal agreement by roll-call vote. Councilmember Williams moved the measure; Councilmember Anderson seconded. The recorded vote was: Anderson — yes; Rogers — yes; Jensen — yes; Lamone — yes; Williams — yes. The motion carried.

Council members and staff said the Ruth organization and the city provided an economic impact study to Utah County during the funding request; a staff member noted the packet includes an estimate that the theater’s annual economic impact to the county is about $50,000,000. Council discussion at the meeting focused on the mechanics of the grant and the county’s use of tourism-related tax revenues to fund the award.

The council also adopted Resolution 2025-09 declaring a list of aging or excess vehicles and equipment surplus, authorizing disposal in accordance with city surplus policy. The list the council reviewed included multiple trucks (a 1993 Ford 1-ton dump, a 2023 GMC pickup, 2006 Chevy Colorado and other older pickups), a John Deere Gator, mowers, two Polaris ATVs, a diamond conditioner, a Troy-Built trailer, a Boss snow plow and two Hemingway e-bikes. Director of operations explained the newer trucks will be sold via sealed bids and other items may be sent to auction. Councilmember Jensen moved the surplus resolution; Councilmember Rogers seconded. The roll-call vote recorded Anderson — yes; Rogers — yes; Jensen — yes; Lamone — yes; Williams — yes.

Public comment earlier in the meeting included remarks from Lindsay Christiansen, a Ruth Theater community liaison, who said the organization has distributed more than 6,500 countywide vouchers since opening and offered ticket vouchers for city department employees. Christiansen said the Ruth is “in the process of developing a variety of offerings to support our community.”

What the council approved Tuesday memorializes the county’s grant award and clears the way for the city to invoice Utah County on the schedule in the interlocal agreement; staff said submission of invoices triggers the county payments under the three-year schedule. The surplus resolution directs staff to dispose of the listed items under existing city policy.","Pleasant Grove City Council voted to authorize an interlocal agreement with Utah County to accept a $5,000,000 transient room-tax grant for the Ruth at doTERRA Theater and separately declared a list of city vehicles and equipment surplus for disposition.","actionData","errors"]

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