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Dr. Engar, who identified himself as an emergency department physician, told the council the hospital has seen a sharp rise in transfer requests and that, in the last six months, “we've had, like, 38 transfers we can't even fill,” creating situations where critically ill patients could face delayed access to specialty care. He linked higher utilization of EMS and hospital services to large low-income residential developments, and asked the council to require impact studies or other regulatory measures so the city does not approve projects without the capacity to serve new residents.

School district representatives said new apartment units already house students from outside the district and reported 12 identified students tied to the recent development (about six from inside the district and six from outside). The district said children from higher‑need households require more services and staff capacity is limited; officials requested that future development approvals consider workforce housing that better matches middle‑income needs for teachers, police and other essential workers.

Several speakers raised financing details: Section 42 tax‑credit financing was described as providing deep subsidies (a speaker said “70% of their production costs” may be covered through federal allocations passed to states) and that the developer’s executive summary indicated later phases require 60% area‑median‑income (AMI) financing to be feasible. Council and staff said once an approval and financing plan is in place, it can be difficult to change project terms without re‑zoning or developer agreement revisions.

Councilmembers said they will review the city's ordinances and consider convening planning and zoning discussions to ensure future phases and similar projects align with the city's desired mix of housing types. No ordinance or formal restriction was adopted at the meeting; the council discussed outreach and potential ordinance changes to be studied by staff and the city attorney.","mediaType","Audio","parentTitle","08-27-2025 CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP AGENDA - CC Workshop 08272025","oneSentenceSummary","Price Hospital and school district representatives told the council that a proposed affordable housing development using Section 42 financing may increase demand for EMS, police and educational services; officials urged the council to consider impact studies and ordinance changes before approving more units.","taxTitle","Price, Carbon County, Utah","taxId",68866,"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},6456139,"Price council debates hunting in city limits; councilmember proposes permit system",2214,1196000,3410000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5694572-bfe1e3d29274b9ee4e9aaa38c3c9ffbf&start=1196&end=3410","/articles/6456139/Price/Carbon-County/Utah/Price-council-debates-hunting-in-city-limits-councilmember-proposes-permit-system","Councilmembers opened a policy discussion about hunting inside Price city limits, focusing on safety, ethics and possible regulatory options.

One councilmember said the Division of Wildlife Resources representative told the city it could set its own rules but cautioned the council that the issue tends to cycle and draw recurring appeals every few years. The councilmember proposed an ordinance creating a limited permit or tag for hunting within city limits that would require applicants to accept safety, ethics and conduct rules and allow the city to track how many permits are issued.

Speakers raised safety concerns, noting incidents in which deer were shot and crossed into private property or across Carbon Avenue, and the special concern that arrows can pass through animals and travel beyond the immediate site. Some councilmembers said hunting from backyards or using a lounge chair with a bow should not be treated the same as regulated firearm use and urged careful definition of what constitutes hunting.

Councilmembers suggested holding a dedicated public meeting to collect input and to invite wildlife officials, law enforcement and residents for both sides of the issue. No ordinance or regulation was adopted at the meeting; councilmembers asked staff to prepare materials and to schedule a follow-up discussion with expert invitees.","Councilmembers discussed safety and ethics of hunting within city limits and one member proposed a regulated permit/tag system with safety and conduct rules instead of an outright ban.",{"_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},6456144,"Council weighs replacing worn mules and a Kubota versus delaying a dump-truck purchase",503,673000,1176000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5694572-bfe1e3d29274b9ee4e9aaa38c3c9ffbf&start=673&end=1176","/articles/6456144/Price/Carbon-County/Utah/Council-weighs-replacing-worn-mules-and-a-Kubota-versus-delaying-a-dump-truck-purchase","Price City councilmembers and Public Works staff discussed fleet needs after a loop accident damaged a utility vehicle and another unit reached high hours and age limits.

A councilmember who attended the fleet committee said one of the city's ‘mules’ was damaged in a rollover with about $5,000 in damage reported; another mule is 24 years old and the department considers it past useful life. The committee discussed buying two new Kawasaki mules to replace aging units, noting some Kubota machines lacked torque for cemetery hauling.

Councilmembers weighed options: repair the damaged 2016 Kubota at an estimated $5,000–$6,000 or invest in one new Kawasaki mule now and fix the Kubota to delay a second purchase. One councilmember said a full repair on the damaged unit could run as high as $56,000 if structural/frame work is required; staff said prior repairs had ranged in the low thousands.

Councilmembers also discussed postponing a budgeted one‑ton dump truck in the capital improvement plan (CIP) for one to two years to free funds for mules, but acknowledged that delaying the dump truck could increase downtime for burial and maintenance operations. Staff noted supply‑chain issues for parts and lead times for replacement equipment.

No formal motion or vote was taken; the item remained on the agenda for further discussion and councilmembers asked staff to provide clearer repair estimates and pricing from state contract vendors and local suppliers before deciding.","Councilmembers debated repairing a damaged Kubota, buying one or two new Kawasaki mules, and delaying a one‑ton dump truck in the capital improvement plan to reallocate funds for smaller utility vehicles.",{"_33":95,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":96,"_41":97,"_43":98,"_45":98,"_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},6456150,"Price City leaders discuss immediate flood response, long-term Mead's Wash options",0,1008000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5694572-bfe1e3d29274b9ee4e9aaa38c3c9ffbf&start=1008&end=1008","/articles/6456150/Price/Carbon-County/Utah/Price-City-leaders-discuss-immediate-flood-response-long-term-Meads-Wash-options","Price City elected officials and staff reported ongoing flood impacts across the city and discussed short-term fixes and long-range mitigation after a federal Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) project was removed from consideration.

Mayor said standing water and downed power lines have created safety hazards for residents, and urged neighbors to check on each other. She also thanked the road department for its quick response during heavy rain.

The council discussed a previously considered NRCS dam project for Mead’s Wash that was removed from the program because reviewers concluded the design would only be sized for a 100‑year storm and would lower peak levels by “a foot or two,” not enough to justify an estimated $1.5 million outlay. Miles, a city staff member, said engineers determined the dam “would have done enough” only for a 100‑year event and that building a larger facility would require a different funding source or design.

Council members and staff said debris and trash on a screen at a local retention pond plugged the outlet and caused an early overflow; several speakers recommended installing a trash rack at that screen to reduce future overflow onto 800 North and nearby embankments. The mayor said the debris came from Meads Wash and suggested using remaining project funds for debris-collection devices and trash racks.

Council members described localized impacts: an apartment complex was flooded again, drain screens plugged with raccoon carcasses and other debris were reported, and neighborhood drainage ditches and irrigation laterals compounded street flooding where ditches were already full. Councilmembers urged continued outreach to state and federal partners and said the city will forward materials and photos to NRCS for reconsideration.

City staff also noted operational constraints: CDOT and other right-of-way owners control some millings and pipe locations, and larger flood-control measures will require external approvals or alternative funding streams.

Councilmembers said they will continue to evaluate smaller, targeted investments (trash racks, regular debris removal, and repairing or replacing plugged screens) while seeking funding for larger structural solutions.

The city did not take formal action during the meeting; staff were directed to compile photos and documentation to share with NRCS and to pursue near-term fixes where feasible.","Council members and staff described local flooding impacts, short-term fixes and why a proposed NRCS-funded dam was dropped after engineers concluded it would only address a 100‑year storm and reduce flows by about 1–2 feet.","actionData","errors"]

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Hospital and school officials warn proposed Section 42 housing could strain local EMS, schools and police

Price council debates hunting in city limits; councilmember proposes permit system

Council weighs replacing worn mules and a Kubota versus delaying a dump-truck purchase

Price City leaders discuss immediate flood response, long-term Mead's Wash options