Utah Fire and Light Credit Union donates 9-foot Killawatt statue near turbine

The Price City Council workshop held on June 25, 2025, featured discussions centered around community enhancements and funding allocations. A significant highlight of the meeting was the announcement of a donation from the Utah Fire and Light Credit Union, which will fund a nine-foot tall Red Killawatt statue to be placed near the turbine.

Ryan Poliak, the CEO of Utah Power and Light Credit Union, shared his vision for the statue, inspired by a smaller version displayed at the credit union. The council members expressed enthusiasm for the project, noting its potential to enhance the local landscape.

The funding for the statue will not come from the city’s budget but rather from the Utah coal strike team funds received in 2019. The council reported that out of the $75,000 allocated, $25,000 had been used for a grant, while the remaining funds were utilized for various community projects, including improvements on Main Street and efforts to address local issues such as pigeon control.

Additionally, the council discussed other allocations from the coal strike team funds, including $20,000 earmarked for pickleball courts and $1,000 for cemetery improvements. The council confirmed that the installation of the statue would require an estimated $1,000 for completion.

Overall, the meeting underscored the council's commitment to enhancing community facilities and public spaces through strategic funding and partnerships. Further steps will be taken to finalize the statue's installation and continue the development of recreational facilities in Price City.