Residents press council on BMX e‑bikes, culvert safety and concession stand upgrades ahead of summer events

Several public‑facing parks and events issues drew discussion at the June 9 Afton council meeting, prompting council direction for follow‑up work before summer events.

Krista Tidwell of Star Valley Events asked the council to continue allowing participating food trucks on Saturdays and to extend Friday Night Lights hours to 9:00 p.m. for specific dates, noting the town noise ordinance allows activity until 10:00 p.m. Her request framed the council’s subsequent permit decisions. Donald Howser, speaking for parents and children who use the BMX track, said existing signs are unclear (one sign prohibits "motorcycles") and enforcement of e‑bike rules has been inconsistent; he proposed limited, scheduled e‑bike access and offered to fund a new, clearer sign.

Council discussed a recent incident at park culverts and requested staff coordinate with the ditch company to design a long‑term safety fix that would include funding and labor considerations. The council added culvert safety and e‑bike policy to the agenda for the June work session. On the concession kitchen at Canyon View Park, a local business owner proposed reviving the unused concession stand; the council adopted a dual‑track approach: it will request two written proposals from the owner while staff issues an RFP for baseline improvements so bids can be compared at the July council meeting.

Public safety and clear signage were the dominant themes of these discussions, with council members seeking practical near‑term steps before authorizing broader policy changes.