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Staff presented two bids during the discussion. One contractor (Double S Plumbing) provided a lower midrange estimate and said the work could likely be completed quickly with multiple crews; Color Country Plumbing submitted a higher bid but the council discussed keeping the work local and noted the local contractor’s responsiveness. Cost estimates in the transcript were variably reported; staff repeatedly asked that final invoices be provided to confirm exact figures. One estimate referenced in the discussion placed the Color Country/Double S comparable range between roughly $4,500 and $5,150; the transcript also cited a “not to exceed” figure near $4,900 in one bid document. Council favored Color Country/ Terrence and voted to award the contract.

Separately staff noted the shuttle station’s water heater is aged, hard‑water is damaging fixtures and staff recommended installing a water softener and replacing the water heater as part of the repair work. The city already has purchased replacement drinking‑fountain units (for the city building and City Park) and those warranty or replacement pieces will be installed alongside plumbing repairs.

Ending: Staff will issue the notice to proceed to the awarded contractor, schedule the work and present final invoices; the council emphasized keeping work local when costs are comparable and asked for a completion report once repairs are finished.

","mediaType","Audio","parentTitle","Town Council Meeting - Council Meeting May 1 2025","oneSentenceSummary","After comparing bids for plumbing repairs at multiple city facilities, the council awarded the work to a local contractor and discussed replacing the wellness center water heater and installing a water softener to mitigate hard‑water damage.","taxTitle","Bryce Canyon City, Garfield County, Utah","taxId",79937,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":50,"_51":81,"_53":-5,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":82,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":83,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6576929,"Council discusses walking path, park remodel and kiosk/center‑street repairs; approves shuttle/kiosk labor authorization",263,702000,965000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3379352-da43512327c5ec5fc713717cf7ddbc5d&start=702&end=965","/articles/6576929/Bryce-Canyon-City/Garfield-County/Utah/Council-discusses-walking-path-park-remodel-and-kioskcenterstreet-repairs-approves-shuttlekiosk-labor-authorization","The Bryce Canyon City Council heard updates on several public‑works projects including a proposed walking path around the pond, a town park remodel and repairs to kiosks and monument stone at the shuttle station.

Public Works staff said the walking path around the pond is on hold pending discussions with Ruby’s (the nearby property/interest referenced in the transcript). The town park remodel discussion focused on adding shaded seating, replacing wood playground surfacing with rubberized surfacing, adding pickleball courts and reconfiguring soccer and basketball areas; councilmembers asked staff to walk the site after the meeting and to develop options and cost estimates.

Kiosk and monument stone work at the shuttle station was described as mostly labor and targeted repairs: the contractor recommended cutting out and replacing damaged stone and sealing the remainder. Staff presented a preliminary estimate and the council authorized up to $2,500 for the labor portion with staff to confirm the cost of sealer and additional stone materials (vendor offered to let staff inspect existing stone piles for reuse). Council guidance was to return if material costs push the project above the approved authorization.

Center Street (Lakeview Drive) paving and striping estimates were discussed; staff said original paving plans had been estimated at roughly $20,000 but that localized cost estimates may reach closer to $60,000 for the full segment under discussion. Striping estimates (lane marking) were discussed as roughly half the previously stated figure (the record noted an earlier $8,000 estimate could be closer to $4,000). Council asked staff to return with refined, line‑item estimates.

The council also reviewed an updated cemetery ordinance draft. The draft includes a provision that disallows sale of cemetery lots to third parties and provides that if the town buys back a lot the town will pay the going rate at that time rather than the original purchase price; councilmembers asked staff to reconcile the draft language with prior discussions and return with suggested changes.

Ending: Staff will produce detailed, itemized cost estimates for park remodel options, Center Street paving/striping and kiosk materials; cemetery ordinance language will be revised and returned for further review.

","Council reviewed the walking path master plan, town park remodel options (shade, pickleball, playground surfacing), a kiosk/monument stone repair plan and Center Street paving estimates. The council authorized up to $2,500 in labor for shuttle/kiosk repairs and asked staff to obtain final material quotes.",{"_33":85,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":86,"_41":87,"_43":88,"_45":89,"_47":90,"_49":50,"_51":91,"_53":-5,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":92,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":93,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6576934,"Council approves electrical add‑on and moves forward with permanent downtown decorative lighting",1387,1121000,2508000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3379352-da43512327c5ec5fc713717cf7ddbc5d&start=1121&end=2508","/articles/6576934/Bryce-Canyon-City/Garfield-County/Utah/Council-approves-electrical-addon-and-moves-forward-with-permanent-downtown-decorative-lighting","The Bryce Canyon City Council approved a modest electrical allowance to allow installation of a permanent programmable decorative lighting system on downtown buildings, after a lengthy presentation from the vendor and detailed council questions about brightness, dark‑sky impacts and mounting options.

Freeman, the vendor, told the council the proposed fixtures use high‑quality casings that act as diffusers and are rated for roughly 50,000 hours (he estimated a service life measured in decades under typical usage). He explained that the fixtures can be programmed for subtle “accent” patterns outside the holiday season and that brighter, full‑on displays are available for short periods such as Christmas. \"You still see each light nicely without the bothering effect,\" Freeman said, describing the diffuser and dimming options.

Councilmembers expressed two concerns: long‑term value and the community’s dark‑sky status. One councilmember said the city must avoid creating permanent light pollution and asked whether the system could be dimmed or turned off at selected times; Freeman confirmed the system can be scheduled and dimmed and offered to provide photo examples and multiple mounting options. The vendor also described two mounting orientations: lights mounted outward for a traditional Christmas‑light look or mounted down to wash the façade (less visible from some approaches but lower potential glare). Freeman said the permanent system can be a higher upfront cost but argued it provides long‑term value versus repeated seasonal installs.

After discussion the council voted to proceed and to add $385 to the project estimate so the contractor could provide the required electrical work (licensed work/contractor fees). The council also approved a design choice for Main Street decorative elements (the transcript records selection of a snowflake design) and instructed staff to coordinate invoicing and scheduling with the vendor. The vendor agreed to send photographs and multiple angle views before installation; the council asked for those materials before mass deployment and to schedule on‑site evening previews to confirm appearance.

Ending: Staff will collect the vendor’s photo examples, confirm final electrical invoices and schedule a demonstration; council directed staff to preserve the ability to dim or schedule the system to limit impacts to Bryce Canyon City’s night sky.

","After an extended presentation, the council approved an additional $385 for electrical hookups to allow permanent programmable decorative lighting on downtown municipal buildings and selected a snowflake design for Main Street decorations. Councilmembers raised dark‑sky concerns and requested photos and program examples before full deployment.",{"_33":95,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":96,"_41":97,"_43":98,"_45":46,"_47":99,"_49":50,"_51":100,"_53":-5,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":101,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":102,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6576939,"Council approves minutes, event sponsorships, scholarships and multiple maintenance contracts",3162,78000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3379352-da43512327c5ec5fc713717cf7ddbc5d&start=78&end=3240","/articles/6576939/Bryce-Canyon-City/Garfield-County/Utah/Council-approves-minutes-event-sponsorships-scholarships-and-multiple-maintenance-contracts","The Bryce Canyon City Council voted on several routine and project-specific items, approving meeting minutes, event sponsorships, maintenance budgets and contractor work.

Council members approved the minutes from the April 17 meeting and adopted the agenda with agreed additions. The council approved a $7,000 sponsorship request for a Bluegrass concert series and approved distribution of eight annual scholarships (seven applicants this year), awarding the available funds to Aubrey, Sarai, Grace, Dean, Blake, Kashi and Jacob Marshall. The council also approved modest funding for fourth‑of‑July prizes pending a final cost estimate.

On capital and maintenance items the council approved a $2,500 authorization to proceed with shuttle‑station/station kiosk repairs and stone sealing work (labor authorization with staff to return if material costs are higher), and approved an additional electrical work allowance of $385 to enable permanent decorative lighting installation on downtown buildings. The council voted to award the city plumbing work to Color Country Plumbing (local contractor Terrence/Terrence’s bid), authorizing the contractor to proceed per the submitted bid; council discussion referenced multiple estimates and local‑preference considerations.

Motions passed by voice vote unless otherwise recorded. Where dollar amounts or scope were unclear in the record, the council directed staff to finalize figures and return with firm invoices.

Votes at a glance
- Approve April 17 minutes: passed (voice)
- Adopt agenda with additions: passed (voice)
- Bluegrass concert sponsorship, $7,000: passed (voice)
- Shuttle‑station/kiosk maintenance authorization, up to $2,500 (staff to return if higher): passed (voice)
- Scholarships (8 available; 7 applicants): awarded to Aubrey, Sarai, Grace, Dean, Blake, Kashi and Jacob Marshall: passed (voice)
- Fourth of July prizes (authorize pending final cost; estimated ~ $500): authorized to finalize when invoice received
- Decorative/permanent lighting: proceed; add $385 for required electrical work: passed (voice)
- Plumbing contract: award to Color Country Plumbing / Terrence (approved): passed (voice)

All motions as recorded were approved by majority voice votes; the meeting record shows no roll‑call tallies for these items in the provided transcript excerpt.

Ending: Council members directed staff to collect final vendor invoices and to return with firm costs where estimates were discussed.","At its regular meeting, the Bryce Canyon City Council approved minutes, adopted the agenda, authorized event and maintenance spending and awarded a plumbing contract. The council also approved scholarships and a lighting project electrical add-on.","actionData","errors"]

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Council awards plumbing contract, reviews water‑heater and softener plans for city facilities

Council discusses walking path, park remodel and kiosk/center‑street repairs; approves shuttle/kiosk labor authorization

Council approves electrical add‑on and moves forward with permanent downtown decorative lighting

Council approves minutes, event sponsorships, scholarships and multiple maintenance contracts