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Council approves Garfield County grader, presses for limits; recommends coordination and alternatives for Sanpete trail dozer
Summary
After extended discussion, the advisory council approved Garfield County’s grader purchase with contract caveats limiting use to maintained roads and spot maintenance; members pushed Sanpete County to coordinate equipment choice with the Forest Service and local OHV groups, recommending a skid‑steer or lease if appropriate.
The Utah WHP Advisory Council narrowly approved a Garfield County equipment request after an extended debate about whether a large grader or dozer would alter the character of two‑track recreational routes.
Members raised concerns that using a heavy blade across many miles could transform narrow, two‑track experiences into wider, graded roads. "I have some heartburn about just dropping the blade on 400 miles of two tracks — that would change the experience for a lot of people," said Mike Cook, the OHV Council safety representative. Several members urged alternatives such as leasing equipment for a season…
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