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Public works and staff reports: Founders Day debrief, truck noise, crosswalk requests, green-waste and stormwater audit
Summary
Staff debriefed Founders Day, discussed truck noise and engine-brake enforcement, requested crosswalk upgrades, flagged green-waste/metal-bin problems at the gravel pit, and described an intensive stormwater audit that will generate corrective items.
City department reports on Sept. 17 covered several operational topics raised by staff and residents: a Founders Day debrief, truck traffic and engine‑brake complaints, crosswalk and school‑bus stop safety, green‑waste and metal‑bin dumping at the city gravel pit, and a state stormwater audit.
Council and staff praised volunteers and city employees for Founders Day. Public works (Carl and Scott) reported complaints about heavy truck traffic and illegal passing when trucks slow to turn; they said engine brakes can be restricted and that the city will replace faded ‘‘engine brakes prohibited’’ signs and seek law‑enforcement assistance to enforce the restriction. Scott said he had spoken with the regional heavy vehicle enforcement officer who advised enforcement actions are possible when vehicles are audible at the time of the complaint.
Council members asked staff to pursue crosswalk improvements near known bus stops and other locations where pedestrians and schoolchildren gather; staff said the city will ask UDOT about installing marked crossings or flashing beacons and assess costs.
Public works also discussed green‑waste and metal recycling bins at the city gravel pit. Staff reported recurring illegal dumping (mattresses, auto parts, household trash) that has required time‑consuming cleanup; the city is considering removing the public metal bin if misuse continues and is exploring contractual options and costs with private vendors and Waste Management for organized green‑waste collection. Scott said the city may propose charging users or establishing a small regular fee if a lower commercial price can be secured.
Finally, staff described a multi‑day stormwater permit audit by state regulators that will produce a lengthy list of corrections and process changes (estimated 60–100 recommended corrections). Scott said some operational practices must change (examples cited included requirements for covered/contained green‑waste receptacles and hard surfacing for some bins) and that staff will return with required code/process updates for council consideration.
Council directed staff to draft enforceable dog‑poop/park sanitation language, to follow up on signage and enforcement for engine‑brake restrictions, and to continue working on green‑waste options and stormwater audit corrections.
