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Huntington council okays $400 American Legion donation, approves fence variance; resident suggests drone show
Summary
Council approved a $400 donation to the American Legion, granted a variance for the Davis fence (requiring a 15-foot corner setback), and heard a resident pitch a community drone light show estimated at about $15,000; council also heard planning and zoning updates and staff reports on sidewalks and personnel.
At its Dec. 17 meeting, the Huntington City Council approved several community items and heard public updates.
Public comment: Resident Kim Birkinshaw described attending drone light shows in Price and Ogden and encouraged Huntington to consider a similar event; she cited a baseline vendor cost of about $15,000 for a 20–30 minute program and suggested the school grounds as a possible venue. Council said it would "look into it and take under advisement."
Donation to American Legion: Jerry Livingston, representing the American Legion, outlined needs for veteran assistance, Boys State funding and funeral support. Council moved and approved a $400 donation to the American Legion; the motion was seconded and passed by recorded 'Aye' responses.
Fence variance: The council considered a variance request (recommended by planning and zoning) related to the Davis property next to a councilmember; the approved variance requires moving the fence back 15 feet at the corner so the fence sits on a diagonal to keep the corner clear. Council voted to approve the variance after a motion and second.
Staff and planning updates: The mayor and staff reported completion of a sewer project near BK’s, noted a transfer of ownership at the BK Stop and Stop business, and outlined sidewalk project changes (cancelling a sidewalk on 60 East, prioritizing the Ravelli sidewalk and a 30-foot section on 2nd South). The council also announced it will post for a new planning and zoning/code-enforcement hire following a retirement. Planning and zoning reported a developer from Richfield is exploring affordable-home construction on Green Grove and that one citizen withdrew a temporary-single-wide request.
The council adjourned after a final motion and recorded 'Aye' votes.
