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Police said detectives followed video surveillance and investigative leads to a residence, served a search warrant and recovered numerous items stolen from local construction sites. Washington County and other agencies assisted; investigators executed three warrants total and recovered items valued at more than $50,000, which police said were returned to the rightful owners.

The police chief credited Sergeant Stacy Gubler and detectives for leading the investigation and noted that some crimes appeared to tie to burglaries in nearby jurisdictions. The department said traffic incidents and accidents are up with increased events and weekend traffic, and that they will test candidates for open police officer positions on March 31.

No formal action or vote was taken at the pre‑meeting; the comments were informational and framed as updates on enforcement activity.","mediaType","Audio","parentTitle","Hurricane City Council - 2025-03-06-CCR.1","oneSentenceSummary","Police described recent arrests and three warrants that led to recovery of more than $50,000 in stolen property tied to multiple construction burglaries across jurisdictions; officers credited coordination with county and neighboring agencies.","taxTitle","Hurricane, Washington County, Utah","taxId",80031,"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},6618632,"Hurricane public‑works outlines 100 North widening, slurry and chip‑seal schedule, mailbox relocations",313,1518000,1831000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3380746-5e7e9cdbe33cb1701fdbaced908d6fb2&start=1518&end=1831","/articles/6618632/Utah/Hurricane-publicworks-outlines-100-North-widening-slurry-and-chipseal-schedule-mailbox-relocations","Public‑works staff updated the council on several ongoing and upcoming street and pavement projects, relocation of mailboxes, and equipment activity.

Staff said the 100 North widening project is underway with natural gas replacement and pipeline work by utilities; most irrigation connections are complete. They reported the contractor still has roughly 600 feet of pipeline to lay, and that material delays affected that segment.

Public‑works described the schedule for surface treatments: a slurry contractor is expected to mobilize at the end of April with a preconstruction meeting beforehand. Chip‑seal (referred to as CHIP) timing was not finalized; staff said they had not yet received a start date from the chip‑seal contractor. Roads scheduled for chip seal include Main Street, 100 East, 100 South, 200 South, 300 South and two cul‑de‑sacs off 300 South. Additional slurry work will target newer subdivisions and areas requiring crack sealing.

Staff said they relocated mailboxes that had been impacted by a striping change on 600 North; the boxes were moved to 625 North in the public utility easement following coordination with the postmaster. Work to clean equipment, use of a rented wash machine, and routine maintenance were also discussed.

No formal council action was requested; staff offered to resend maps and schedules to council members so they could review exact street lists and timings.","Public‑works staff updated the council on paving projects including the 100 North widening, slurry seal and chip‑seal schedules, relocation of mailboxes on 600 North, and timing for contractor preconstruction meetings in April.",{"_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},6618636,"Frog Hollow Dam work shows exposed bedrock and HDPE outlet pipe; city told project should finish by July",166,1173000,1339000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3380746-5e7e9cdbe33cb1701fdbaced908d6fb2&start=1173&end=1339","/articles/6618636/Utah/Frog-Hollow-Dam-work-shows-exposed-bedrock-and-HDPE-outlet-pipe-city-told-project-should-finish-by-July","City staff provided a construction update and photographs showing progress on the Frog Hollow Dam replacement, including excavation to exposed bedrock, placement of dental concrete and installation details for the outlet pipe.

The presentation showed the outlet structure that existed since 1978 and pictures of substantial material removed around the structure. Staff described exposing bedrock and noted a pipe visible in photos that is approximately 2.5 feet in diameter for scale. Staff explained the use of “dental concrete” — a fill material to stabilize rough bedrock cavities — and showed poured dental concrete and backfill work.

Staff described a high‑density polyethylene (HDPE) outlet pipe that was supported on stirrups and strapped down to prevent thermal movement. “Throughout the course of the day, that pipe would expand and contract by over a foot,” a staff presenter said, and crews managed that movement by securing the pipe. Rebar cages and poured concrete slabs that will support the outlet pipe were discussed and shown.

Staff said crews have poured a roughly 400‑foot concrete slab to support the outlet conduit and that backfill and compaction work are underway. A coffer dam was noted as providing protection for near‑term storm events. The presenter said the contractor expects the project to be completed by July unless weather or other conditions cause delays.

Council members asked technical questions about pipe‑to‑concrete interactions; staff replied that HDPE is inert and will not react chemically with the concrete and that the pipe walls are about two inches thick. The update also included other local construction projects: a 1,100 widening project, natural gas pipeline replacements and irrigation tie‑ins that are proceeding in adjacent neighborhoods.

No council action was required at the pre‑meeting; the presentation was informational and aimed at keeping the council and public apprised of construction progress.","City staff presented photos and a construction update on the Frog Hollow Dam replacement, describing excavation to bedrock, placement of dental concrete and a high‑density polyethylene outlet pipe that expands thermally; staff said the contractor expects project completion by July.",{"_33":96,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":97,"_41":98,"_43":79,"_45":99,"_47":100,"_49":50,"_51":101,"_53":-5,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":102,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":103,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6618641,"Hurricane staff present MS4 stormwater plan and new hires; council asked to consider adoption",141,1659000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3380746-5e7e9cdbe33cb1701fdbaced908d6fb2&start=1518&end=1659","/articles/6618641/Utah/Hurricane-staff-present-MS4-stormwater-plan-and-new-hires-council-asked-to-consider-adoption","City staff told Hurricane council members the city is finalizing its stormwater management plan for the state’s MS4 (Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System) program and recommended the council consider adopting the plan at the March 20 meeting, including holding a public hearing.

Staff reported recruiting and hiring several positions to support MS4 implementation. The council heard that Weston has been hired as assistant public works, Roger Blazer (a streets foreman) will take on MS4 coordination work, and Sam Lytle was offered the street superintendent position. Staff said the hires will help organize MS4 tasks and implement the plan’s timelines.

Arthur (city staff) summarized construction and technical items included in the plan and asked that the council receive the plan in advance rather than being asked to approve it the day before a meeting. The document is roughly 34 pages and contains milestone dates and tasks that staff consider realistic. Arthur said if the council requests edits or does not adopt the plan by the targeted date, staff will request additional time from the state.

Staff asked permission to email the plan to council members for review prior to the packet posting. The council agreed to have the plan sent out so members have two weeks to review it. No formal adoption occurred at the pre‑meeting; staff will place the MS4 stormwater management plan and associated public hearing on the March 20 council agenda.

Council comments also touched on broader implementation: staff emphasized the need for cross‑department coordination and that some deadlines in the plan reflect realistic staffing and procurement timelines. No formal motions or votes were taken during the pre‑meeting.","City staff updated the council on the stormwater (MS4) program, recent hiring to support implementation, and recommended the council consider adopting a 34‑page MS4 stormwater management plan at the next meeting with a required public hearing.",{"_33":105,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":106,"_41":107,"_43":108,"_45":109,"_47":110,"_49":50,"_51":111,"_53":-5,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":112,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":113,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6618647,"Hurricane council weighs code change after request for farm store at residential property",707,452000,1159000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3380746-5e7e9cdbe33cb1701fdbaced908d6fb2&start=452&end=1159","/articles/6618647/Utah/Hurricane-council-weighs-code-change-after-request-for-farm-store-at-residential-property","Hurricane council members on the pre‑meeting discussed whether to change city code to allow a small “farm store” to sell farm products that are not solely produced on‑site and whether a conditional‑use pathway could be created for such activity.

The discussion followed a request by a resident who wants to operate a small storefront that would sell items including eggs from the operator’s flock as well as prepackaged beef, cheese and other farm goods sourced from other farms. “They really want to be able to sell our farm stuff,” a council member said, describing the operator’s request to be allowed to sell products not exclusively produced on the parcel.

City staff said the code currently allows only a limited farm stand and does not provide an avenue for broader farm‑store retail sales or off‑site products. A staff member said that expanding uses in agricultural zones or creating a defined “small farm store” category that would permit limited retail and prepackaged goods could be an option.

Members raised concerns about the specific property where the operator currently sells. A council member said the parcel has existing zoning and code issues: multifamily units that were conditioned on septic upgrades have not been relocated, unapproved or inadequate septic systems remain, and additional commercial activity has been added without approvals. “My concern is this particular property and the ongoing zoning violations,” the council member said, noting the property is partly zoned RA‑1 and partly multifamily, and that prior conditions tied to septic work had not been satisfied.

Council members also discussed public‑health and public‑safety controls for retail food sales. One council member said the proposed operation is automated with no on‑site employees and uses coolers, and asked whether that changes food‑safety or permitting requirements. Staff and council agreed that rules about bathrooms, food handling and packaging would need to be clarified, and that a conditional‑use permit could include limits on hours and products.

Council direction and next steps included an agreement for staff to return with options. The mayor asked staff members Gary and Dayton to meet and bring recommendations back to council on mechanisms to allow limited farm retail while addressing septic, property‑owner compliance and public‑health safeguards. Staff said they would research ordinance changes and conditional‑use approaches and return with ideas in the coming weeks.

Council members emphasized they did not want to penalize small agricultural businesses, but they also said code compliance and public‑health protections must be addressed before allowing the operation to continue or expand.

Clarifying details from the discussion — including whether the property must be brought into compliance, what operational limits would be required, and whether portable toilets or other sanitation measures would be sufficient — were left for staff to specify in the forthcoming recommendations.","Council members discussed whether to allow small farm stores to sell off‑site agricultural products through a conditional‑use or ordinance change after repeated requests from a property operator and concerns about septic, zoning and property‑owner compliance.","actionData","errors"]

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