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Public works reported continuing progress on street and utility work related to multiple projects: 600 West intersection had been paved and was expected to open after final striping and utility collars are reset, and 500 East had been milled with utilities lowered in preparation for paving and collar work. Staff praised in-house street crews for preparatory patching ahead of surface course paving and said Geneva Rock complimented the city’s work.

Staff introduced two agenda items for council consideration: a noise-ordinance resolution to allow nighttime work tying a new water line on 1800 North (near 1520 West) and the award of a small storm-drain project (approximately $125,000) to address a drainage problem on 2800 North. Public works said the nighttime work would minimize detours on North County Boulevard in front of the hospital and that residents affected by the work would be given notice; lane closures were anticipated rather than full road closures.

Council members asked staff to confirm stop-sign placement on small side streets that lead to the park and to verify surfacing on 600 West and 400 North before opening day to avoid unfinished driving surfaces for the event. Staff said they had created a work order and expected signage and striping to be in place prior to the weekend.

Why it matters: The splash pad’s health-inspection clearance allows the facility to open as planned. Night work is being requested to limit daytime traffic disruption and avoid extended detours adjacent to a hospital; the storm-drain award will fund incremental fixes enabled by prior road and utility improvements.

Ending: Public works said they will finalize paving collars and striping before the park opening, circulate notices to affected residents for nighttime work, and return to council with the ordinance and award on the consent/agenda for formal action.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Pleasant Grove City Council Work Session 6/3/2025","oneSentenceSummary","Public works reported the splash pad passed the Utah County health inspection and fencing was removed, paving and waterline work are advancing on 600 West and 500 East, and staff introduced a noise-ordinance item to allow night waterline work on 1800 North plus a $125,000 storm-drain project award.","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},6634085,"Pleasant Grove recreation staff report strong pool attendance, new adaptive programming and successful Memorial Day turnout",190,1520000,1710000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3642329-7c0394da929525e00fb3fa7c9b18d2ed&start=1520&end=1710","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3642329-7c0394da929525e00fb3fa7c9b18d2ed/thumbnail_1520000.jpg","/articles/6634085/Pleasant-Grove/Utah-County/Utah/Pleasant-Grove-recreation-staff-report-strong-pool-attendance-new-adaptive-programming-and-successful-Memorial-Day-turnout","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6634085-605d241d37d5540723f0da63a5bb9db8/orig.mp4?Expires=1771054913&Signature=PqnFSBH5R503e0ya3uH3Vy6lVL04KcUQeZd7HfhjAfLeocK27qoTy-JWR-M2gpow4gDWG2epHy6v2uOv-eKa-leB-rLzTzw8~WrjCX51QWyMGzUbxFDhjqAWIHQk6-X1fgRBEP57eutYhdQGF6bEz6H4U3BKKHZkO0Tq6~JGtRmur5ET-sperp3Ws99LNnpzIsM91eypaPf2FjbN9Ejt-EQT7Ynxm1ec5j4DaWkwTEhyPQLQIjs0h8rabT2DsmV8Vhdzi8ylRXdXm~IXi82reGksW2PSP4DRWhHsNN4~oLqYEnJhC9NRYPNahczJwQN68oTAeDVvA1gNaJkLMGc82w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Pleasant Grove recreation staff reported high usage of the city’s new pool and summer programming during the council work session on Tuesday.

Recreation staff said the pool’s posted capacity is 698 and daily attendance figures typically run around 400 people per day “coming and going.” Staff estimated that Memorial Day activities brought a cumulative total of slightly more than 4,000 attendees across the day (not concurrently). Season pass sales and staffing have met demand, staff said, and the department has more lifeguards and support personnel on hand than initially expected.

Staff highlighted new programming this summer, including adaptive swimming lessons and teen events such as a pool movie night, and said outreach and sponsorships helped secure prizes and giveaways (including donated coupons for local ice cream shops and business sponsorships). Recreation staff also showed short promotional videos of recent events and said social-media and website postings will share program details.

Why it matters: High pool attendance and robust programming indicate strong public engagement with new park facilities, which has implications for operational planning, staffing, and future programming budgets.

Ending: Staff said pools and related programming are running smoothly with no major mechanical issues to report and thanked city staff for cross-department support on events.","Recreation staff told the council the new pool is seeing daily traffic near 400 people, season-pass sales are strong, adaptive swimming was added this year and Memorial Day drew an estimated 4,000 people across the day.",{"_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},6634089,"Pleasant Grove police announce captain promotion; department flags staffing pressures and e-bike enforcement questions",806,69000,875000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3642329-7c0394da929525e00fb3fa7c9b18d2ed&start=69&end=875","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3642329-7c0394da929525e00fb3fa7c9b18d2ed/thumbnail_69000.jpg","/articles/6634089/Pleasant-Grove/Utah-County/Utah/Pleasant-Grove-police-announce-captain-promotion-department-flags-staffing-pressures-and-e-bike-enforcement-questions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6634089-8ad17fc7cdb3a77436bfb7fe1d3189a8/orig.mp4?Expires=1771054913&Signature=GcvGDQ4-wD5t~gxEtaBzhpWvPxDHMLL-7R~DtTRypKNygEk-QGQkMBPiIfBrFDAUyLW-3T5Um1H43reSpg~qa3oyHQzNw2Tc2j0VripRffCJRbpELwzi1A6lcGyneTilQjlJCXeok21xSEXdqkfsS7dPzU3eVAKpi05-67LmSUIiTgM41SFuElhLbz3i6zWbNkllpegML0AYlwznSxLju32ANwQWwIYq3iqhLvpxWvc24o9doksoxWwYJ2nJwfYcop3L1R95drD2ulVZpHYGm~Mpo8CcJVq1z-xXgDK2ckk6ccj8W0x2pjdCviWzklpfPkF3wBB0QID4sEiFJ2w2yA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Pleasant Grove police chief on Tuesday introduced newly promoted Captain Trent (surname given in the meeting as \"Trent College\") and outlined staffing needs and operational priorities ahead of summer events.

The chief said Trent was promoted to replace a recently retired captain and brings roughly 18–19 years of experience that includes prior work with the Orem and Tooele agencies. The chief noted Trent will assist with promotions and operational coverage when the chief takes leave. The chief also said two officers recently started academy training — one performing well and one facing challenges — and that additional openings remain. He said he expects two more retirements within two to six months, which would raise near-term manpower challenges.

Council members asked about patrols on the canal trail and how the department intends to address e-bike use. The chief said county-level grant rules and county staff are still shaping what is allowed on that corridor, and that the city is not yet ready to ban specific e-bike types. He described current enforcement as focused on recommending safe speeds and said any exclusion list of bike types would require careful, methodical consideration to avoid unintended consequences for businesses and trail users.

The chief also previewed police staffing plans for upcoming events, including Cook Park opening and the drone show: crossing guards for pedestrian crossings and additional officers for traffic direction. He reported ongoing promotional interviews and probable sergeant promotions after a lieutenant replacement.

Why it matters: Staffing levels and enforcement strategies affect public safety and event operations through the summer. The combination of looming retirements and difficulty replacing experienced officers is a material operational concern for the department; council members pressed staff for clarity on how enforcement will work on the canal trail while policy and grant rules are still evolving.

Ending: The chief said the department will continue recruitment and promotional processes and integrate additional officers into patrols for large events.","The police chief introduced a newly promoted captain, outlined upcoming retirements and academy hires, and told council the department is considering enforcement approaches for e-bikes on the canal trail while staffing remains tight.",{"_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},6634093,"Pleasant Grove reports low fraud risk score; assessment to be posted to state auditor site",120,530000,650000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3642329-7c0394da929525e00fb3fa7c9b18d2ed&start=530&end=650","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3642329-7c0394da929525e00fb3fa7c9b18d2ed/thumbnail_530000.jpg","/articles/6634093/Pleasant-Grove/Utah-County/Utah/Pleasant-Grove-reports-low-fraud-risk-score-assessment-to-be-posted-to-state-auditor-site","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6634093-4f0ae326b5ce80912046035292705bb5/orig.mp4?Expires=1771054913&Signature=Ud48MVIaQ4Y55~zQy48ZkU-bArsUi5~iQVJF29GXq390Z3WpzuYJJYGaQnTrUHojAqDqlUoQf~F5D02S6oM~Q~NiStKIP~Iz9fpv9P5igoOdgIJV6Qx8whzJSCEaJGhRcA2uuVvmERRUQdbb5Ac2K6wBsnrsE-FApS6yx8AwuvMiw79A-9c5nIfLL22heNqCX~ZpKDe0KTCl9I7gNJgH-I6044bmJhM~4x7buxg5NfmFKZMC81xVfPgZDxCGMSziMU5BP8POJFdjVVZVkVH11IvF1hG8RA6~hM4~vWP6HjFHwRi5TgEtfDUAy9fpAZOn5hDWzUN2VH9lsJEwDJhuhw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Pleasant Grove officials told the city council on Tuesday that a routine fraud risk assessment required by the state auditor shows the city scored 355 out of a possible 395 points, which staff characterized as a low fraud-risk level.

Denise, the staff member presenting the assessment, said the score reflects several points categories including separation of duties, completion of a clean external audit, personnel policies, and internal controls. She said the city recently updated policies including a cellphone policy and a credit-card policy and that training and a fraud hotline listing on the city website contributed to the score.

Denise said she and Scott, in his role as city manager, will sign the assessment and post it to the state auditor’s transparency website; she anticipated posting the document on the auditor’s site the following day. She also said the auditors had asked that the assessment be presented in a council meeting so members would be aware of the city’s compliance status.

Why it matters: The annual or periodic fraud risk assessment helps the state auditor and the public evaluate municipal internal controls, policy currency and exposure to fraud risk. A low-risk finding indicates current controls and policies are meeting the assessment’s criteria and that staff training and reporting mechanisms are in place.

Speakers and evidence: Denise presented the assessment and Scott (city manager) was referenced as the other signer. Denise said the city had a fraud hotline link on the website and that staff training and audit completion contributed to the score.

Ending: Denise said she would sign the assessment with the city manager and publish it to the state auditor’s website the next day.","Staff told council the city earned 355 out of 395 points on the state auditor fraud risk assessment, placing the city in a low-risk category; staff said they will sign and post the assessment to the state auditor's transparency site.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6634097,"Pleasant Grove schedules Cook Park grand opening, drone show; city readies parking, safety plans",820,2480000,3300000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3642329-7c0394da929525e00fb3fa7c9b18d2ed&start=2480&end=3300","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3642329-7c0394da929525e00fb3fa7c9b18d2ed/thumbnail_2480000.jpg","/articles/6634097/Pleasant-Grove/Utah-County/Utah/Pleasant-Grove-schedules-Cook-Park-grand-opening-drone-show-city-readies-parking-safety-plans","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6634097-8ce509ffd7c117cce0a19b2646ecd0bd/orig.mp4?Expires=1771054913&Signature=GQIkunuc~Hdvk0uJ0jBc~jVQAP7dNZ35fQyZs9AT61yAhUC5rOOBZPQaJ-bEiJ3u3r1jKiP77Pb7X6IUtQpH2lfmB4Q7ZML3Ek5QUnW-16DAZQBrA4t1y90MOK31Dcx2eHVwDKpx9b70O2r1ZnFvHWvEf-SytdIBVCMKaRpEEMi3A0jbQ~a6PWVqf5Kx~gZ5kmS8gBvbu8i31o0BYGFFV6vIPbmCFG8H-ZPN0LYdDgY7B8rpF7Z62nSlZ8tVIEufpKjblkaagdntcsNihQ6OnUJOuOmvDqrZ~2w3osfp56JE0ZxIZ2m8Z8Djikpj3sc0IcAGUc3Y~26NAraKm-Sqlw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Pleasant Grove city officials on Tuesday outlined plans for the June opening of Cook Park, including a morning ribbon-cutting for the new splash pad and an evening drone show that organizers said could draw thousands of visitors.

City staff said the program will begin around 10 a.m., with remarks and a ribbon-cutting at about 10:30 a.m., followed by demonstrations at the pump track and skate park and a halftime-style dunk performance by BYU’s dunk team at noon. The drone show is scheduled to begin at 10:00 p.m.; city staff said they expect large crowds for the night event and are preparing traffic and pedestrian controls accordingly.

Officials told the council they plan to staff the site with crossing guards on main pedestrian routes across 600 West and 800 North, deploy police officers to direct traffic for the drone show, and have an ambulance on-site as a precaution. Staff also described information booths, food trucks with RV hookups to avoid generator noise, a DJ with parkwide sound broadcast and designated “reserved” parking close to the program area for event hosts and speakers.

The city manager said parking will be similar to the city’s fireworks events: visitors will use available surface lots and street parking; staff will mark reserved spots for the morning ceremonies so dignitaries and speakers can access the site without a long walk. Staff acknowledged they cannot accommodate all vehicles and encouraged those on the council who planned to attend to use the reserved spots and consider arriving early for the evening show.

Staff discussed internal logistics maps and a drone setup area inside the park; they said maps were being finalized for internal circulation and would inform placement of info booths and staff staging. City staff also said some park areas would be cleared temporarily for demonstrations (for example, skate park shows) and that sound would be managed so demonstrations and the drone show could proceed.

Officials warned council members and staff that keeping reserved parking open all day until the evening show would be difficult, and suggested staying on-site between morning and evening events rather than leaving and returning. The city encouraged council members who plan to stay all day to wear staff shirts that will help visitors identify people who can answer questions.

Why it matters: The event will use newly completed park amenities and draw substantial public attendance and vehicle traffic. City operations and public safety planning — crossing guards, police direction, ambulance presence, food-vendor hookups, and staff information booths — are intended to reduce safety risks and traffic disruption during what staff expect to be a high-attendance, multi-segment civic event.

Officials present: Scott (City Manager), Mayor (unnamed), Megan (recreation staff), Dion (parks/events staff), Chief Brown (police chief) were the primary speakers on logistics and safety.

Timing and program details (as discussed by staff): program begins ~10:00 a.m.; ribbon-cut at ~10:30 a.m.; pump track demo ~11:00 a.m.; futsal demo ~11:30 a.m.; BYU dunk team ~12:00 p.m.; evening drone show ~10:00 p.m. Staff expects thousands of attendees and will post a viewing-area map for the public after final internal review.

Ending: Staff said the finalized internal logistics map will be circulated to participating departments and that some event details — including drone-viewing-area guidance for the public — will be released by communications staff in advance of Saturday’s events.","Pleasant Grove officials set a program and ribbon-cutting for the Cook Park splash pad and announced an evening drone show expected to draw thousands, with crossing guards, police and an ambulance planned and reserved parking for event hosts.","actionData","errors"]

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