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Bluff council reviews Wi‑Fi options, tables alcohol policy and agrees to letter of support for Bears Ears Education Center
Summary
Council discussed two options to extend Wi‑Fi to the community pavilion (Starlink vs. a UniFi outdoor extension), agreed to prepare a Bay Ear/Bears Ears Education Center letter of support (vote recorded 4 yes, 1 abstain), deferred action on an alcohol policy and requested more information on a proposed horse sculpture.
At its Oct. 21, 2025 meeting, the Bluff Town Council considered several community items: Wi‑Fi extension options for the community center grounds, a request for a support letter for the Bears Ears Education Center, an alcohol policy for public buildings (which the council tabled) and a proposed 15‑foot horse sculpture.
Malia Collins and staff presented two Wi‑Fi options for the pavilion: (1) a Starlink satellite setup with an estimated one‑time installation of about $700 and a separate monthly subscription to Starlink that could be activated seasonally, and (2) a UniFi outdoor access extension using the town’s existing equipment with a one‑time installation cost quoted at about $580 but without the ability to toggle service off. Councilmembers discussed potential monthly costs, bandwidth caps, the town’s existing fiber, emergency communications benefits and the possibility of throttling or scheduling access. Staff will gather additional cost and service‑management details and return with a recommendation.
On the Bears Ears Education Center request for a letter of support for a county economic development grant, the council voted to prepare a letter. The clerk summarized the result as "4 with 1 abstaining and no objections." The record did not identify which member abstained.
Council also discussed an alcohol policy for public buildings that arose from a Day of the Dead event request; members noted the town currently lacks a formal permitting process for alcohol at events and asked staff to draft a Bluff‑specific ordinance or administrative procedure. The council agreed to table the issue for further work.
A proposed 15‑foot horse sculpture for the community center grounds was introduced but not acted on; councilmembers asked the artist (or Malia Collins to arrange the artist's presentation) to provide design details and safety information before a decision.
What it means: staff will return with a detailed Wi‑Fi cost comparison and operational recommendations; a support letter will be prepared for the education center grant; alcohol policy changes and the public art proposal remain pending further information.
