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“Sasha Lingos, 311 Interlaken Box, Plot 1,” told the council she and other neighbors hear the barking inside their homes and on their decks and that the dog’s owner “stops it at the 5 minute mark, but then she sits there, and it just goes all afternoon.”

Councilors responded that animal-control enforcement rests with Wasatch County Animal Control, not the town council. Greg, a council member, advised that the barking constitutes a public nuisance under the town code’s nuisance provisions and that neighbors should report repeated incidents to county animal control so enforcement staff can document and act.

The council clarified it had set a five‑minute threshold in town rules but said enforcement authority lies with the county agency; it directed the resident and neighbors to log incidents with the county as the practical way to begin enforcement.","mediaType","Audio","parentTitle","Interlaken Town Council Regular Meeting - TASCAM_0185","oneSentenceSummary","A resident told the council she cannot use her yard because of a neighbor's repeatedly barking dog; councilors directed her to report the issue to Wasatch Animal Control and noted enforcement is handled by the county.","taxTitle","Interlaken Town, Wasatch County, Utah","taxId",77411,"location","Utah","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":50,"_51":82,"_53":-5,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":83,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":84,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6559277,"Comcast fiber project advancing; town and residents warned of construction impacts",217,2841000,3058000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3207827-1019532297f9a879997ee892f8557f8b&start=2841&end=3058","/articles/6559277/Utah/Comcast-fiber-project-advancing-town-and-residents-warned-of-construction-impacts","Interlaken staff told the council Tuesday they are near agreement with Comcast on a franchise and that Comcast’s contractor plans to begin constructing a fiber-optic network in the town soon.

Town staff said the project is privately funded by Comcast and its contractor, not the town. If residents subscribe to service, they will pay Comcast directly; the town is not paying construction costs. Staff said the company agreed to serve the far end of Luzerne Road after negotiations, though the legal language on that point still needs final agreement.

Councillors discussed potential construction impacts. Staff said Comcast will blue-stake utilities, attempt to bore under sensitive features where possible and follow town specifications for trench repair. Comcast’s contractor provided a 365-day warranty for asphalt repairs, staff said. The franchise agreement includes a modest franchise-fee payment to the town; a resident asked about the fee rate and staff said it would likely generate only a few hundred to a few thousand dollars per year depending on subscriptions.

Questions from councilors and residents focused on trenching through rights-of-way, private improvements in public ways (e.g., hardscape or plantings), and how the contractor will handle unexpected obstructions. Staff said they expect the contractor to mark lines, avoid cutting asphalt where feasible and to coordinate repairs per town specs.

Town staff said they expect to provide a further update when final legal language is returned from Comcast and to post the franchise agreement as part of the council minutes.","Interlaken officials said negotiations with Comcast on a franchise agreement and construction access are nearly complete and that Comcast expects to begin fiber work soon; the town stressed Comcast will cover construction costs and residents will pay for subscriptions if they choose to sign up.",{"_33":86,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":87,"_41":88,"_43":89,"_45":90,"_47":91,"_49":50,"_51":92,"_53":-5,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":93,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":94,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6559282,"Interlaken sets June 30 deadline for annual backflow-prevention reports",83,2481000,2564000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3207827-1019532297f9a879997ee892f8557f8b&start=2481&end=2564","/articles/6559282/Utah/Interlaken-sets-June-30-deadline-for-annual-backflow-prevention-reports","Interlaken staff told the council Tuesday they will require owners with irrigation or fire-suppression systems tied to the town’s culinary water to submit annual backflow-prevention inspection reports by June 30.

Town staff said the change standardizes reporting and simplifies tracking. The town must compile and submit a cross-connection control report to the state; a single annual deadline reduces repeated reminders and administrative burden.

According to the staff summary, the town has roughly 43 occupied lots that reported irrigation connections to the culinary system; 38 of those have backflow-prevention devices recorded but only three of those devices had inspection reports on file so far. For fire-suppression systems, staff said reporting was sparser: about 20 lots were reported to have sprinkler systems, 19 of which have backflow devices recorded and four of which have test reports on file. Several lots remain “unknown” in the town’s inventory.

Staff asked owners to schedule inspections and submit test reports by June 30 so the town can prepare the state-required submission. The town’s watermaster supported the June 30 deadline.

Town staff noted that backflow-prevention testing is an annual requirement for systems connected to the culinary water supply. The council did not take a final vote on policy at the meeting but confirmed the deadline and the requirement to collect reports for state compliance.

Clarifying details: staff said there are roughly 43 occupied lots with irrigation connections, 38 recorded backflow devices for irrigation systems, and three irrigation-device test reports on file; for fire-suppression systems staff reported about 20 systems, 19 devices recorded and four test reports received. Several lots remain unreported and staff will continue outreach.

The town will post the cross-connection control program guidance and forms on its website and follow up with property owners who remain nonresponsive.","Town staff set a June 30 deadline for owners with irrigation or fire-suppression systems to submit annual backflow-prevention inspection reports, citing a state reporting requirement and to simplify town tracking.",{"_33":96,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":97,"_41":98,"_43":99,"_45":100,"_47":101,"_49":50,"_51":102,"_53":-5,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":103,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":104,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6559286,"Interlaken council approves tentative FY2026 budget; proposes 15% county tax increase and council stipends",1860,380000,2240000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3207827-1019532297f9a879997ee892f8557f8b&start=380&end=2240","/articles/6559286/Utah/Interlaken-council-approves-tentative-FY2026-budget-proposes-15-county-tax-increase-and-council-stipends","The Interlaken Town Council approved a tentative fiscal year 2026 budget Tuesday that proposes a 15% increase in Wasatch County property-tax revenue for the town to shore up road reserves, continues the full-year effect of a water-rate increase and includes a proposed ordinance to pay stipends to some council members.

The tentative budget, presented by town staff, would raise Wasatch County tax revenue from roughly $200,000 to about $230,000, generating an estimated additional $30,000 that the council intends to place into a transportation (road) reserve fund. Council members also included a $70,000 line for a water master plan and retained the full-year effect of a previously approved water-rate increase as a revenue source.

The tentative budget matters because Interlaken’s leaders said the town faces recurring, high-cost needs for road maintenance and water-system upgrades — liabilities that councilors described as the town’s core assets. With several costly repairs in recent years, council members said building reserves now reduces the likelihood of a large special assessment later.

Town staff summarized changes and asked the council to set the tentative budget for public hearings. The draft shows that over the town’s 10-year history the federal and state governments have contributed roughly 28% of non-utility revenue, and that the majority of local spending has gone to roads and the water system.

Key items in the proposed FY2026 budget include:
- A proposed 15% increase to Wasatch County tax revenue (estimated +$30,000) to be directed to the transportation reserve fund.
- The full-year effect of a previously approved water-rate increase, producing an estimated $245,000 in water revenue next fiscal year.
- A proposed ordinance to pay stipends: $200 per month each to the mayor and treasurer (described in the budget appendix as a proposed ordinance) and $25 per meeting to three council members; the ordinance text is included in the budget appendix.
- A $70,000 contract line for Jones & DeMille Engineers to prepare a water master plan, including geotechnical soil investigation, topo survey and GIS mapping intended to support future grant/loan applications and a possible line-replacement project.
- Road maintenance and capital items including crack sealing, patching and shoulder work; staff cited a recent paving bid (Echols Paving) of about $32,000 for crack sealing and a broader road-repair estimate grouped in the budget at roughly $48,000.
- Budgeted contingency for a possible contract with the Wasatch County Sheriff’s Department for town-specific ordinance enforcement (included as a line item of $12,000 in the draft budget).

Council discussion emphasized reserve-building and fiscal prudence. Greg, a council member, said, “I am as hesitant as I am to raise taxes on myself and everybody else, my biggest fear is that we fall behind in our ability to take care of the liabilities of this town, which are also our assets, and those are the roads and the water system.”

A resident commenter, Chuck, praised the approach: “Thanks and congratulations for proposing a budget that includes critical elements of planning, particularly on the water infrastructure,” he said.

The council voted to set the tentative budget and to schedule the required public hearings. A council motion to approve the tentative budget was made and seconded and was approved (motion text: “motion to approve the tentative budget for 2026”; mover and seconder were not recorded in the audio). The town clerk and staff said the council will hold two public hearings (one for the tentative budget and one on the stipend ordinance) and the regular meeting on June 3; if the tax increase is pursued the town will also schedule a TNT (truth-in-taxation) hearing before the state deadline.

Next steps: the budget and supporting documents will remain on the town website for public review; the council plans public hearings at the June 3 meeting and anticipates further adjustments to the tentative budget before final adoption.

Votes at a glance:
- Motion to approve meeting agenda: approved (recorded as “Aye”; no roll-call tally recorded).
- Motion to approve April 1 regular meeting minutes: approved (recorded as “Aye”; no roll-call tally recorded).
- Motion to approve the tentative FY2026 budget and schedule hearings: approved (mover/second not recorded; public hearings scheduled for June 3).","The Interlaken Town Council approved a tentative fiscal year 2026 budget that includes a proposed 15% Wasatch County tax increase to bolster road reserves, a full-year effect of a previously approved water rate increase, new stipends for some council positions and a $70,000 water master plan study.","actionData","errors"]

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