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District plans public meeting on proposed UOP cemetery site after talks with Basin Rec
Summary
Trustees presented a compromise map for a 10‑acre site near the UOP road, described talks with Basin Recreation and Basin Open Space, and agreed to await the rec district meeting outcome before scheduling a public open house.
The Snyderville Basin Cemetery District discussed plans for a proposed 10‑acre cemetery site near the Utah Olympic Park (UOP) and agreed to wait for the Basin Recreation District’s response before holding a public open house.
The nut graf: Trustees described a compromise parcel that shifts the proposed cemetery eastward to avoid sensitive spring and sagebrush areas, preserve a portion of the knoll and maintain a ten‑acre footprint. They said the next step is to present that compromise to Basin Recreation’s board and coordinate any public meeting after the rec district responds.
Trustees said they had met with Basin Recreation staff (Ferris) and presented a compromise that keeps the site at 10 acres but moves it farther east to reduce visual impact and keep the 5K cross‑country trail intact. One trustee summarized the compromise: “We did slide further to the east to maintain our 10 acres. We can still accommodate moving the 5 k cross country trail and still not decrease its length or level of difficulty.”
Board members acknowledged public reaction after a local news article and discussed the need for a district‑led forum to show corner flags or a phased site plan. Concerns raised included visibility from Olympic Parkway, proximity to a Summit Water well protection zone and potential conflicts with trail users. One trustee urged a site tour so people could “go out there and touch the ground and see what our vision is.” Legal counsel advised that the district obtain permission from Basin Rec before inviting the public onto the property because the land is not owned by the district.
Trustees said Basin Recreation asked to see a map and that the rec district meeting would include public comment. The board agreed to wait for the outcome of that meeting before widely scheduling an on‑site open house. They discussed logistics and facility availability for a potential evening meeting (6 p.m. or later) and the need to record and publicize any formal meeting under public‑meeting rules.
Ending: Trustees agreed to present the compromise map to Basin Rec, review the rec district’s response and then set dates for an on‑site viewing or a formal public meeting that would comply with public‑meeting notice and recording requirements.
