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Commission highlights Native American site, plans website content and follow-up tours
Summary
Commissioners praised a recent interpretive tour of a local archaeological site, agreed to work with the historical society to add information to Draper City's website, and discussed improving trail access to make the site more accessible to the public.
Commissioners reported on a recent, well-attended tour of a local archaeological site led by an expert (Eric) that covered flora, fauna and the site's deep Native American history. A commissioner described the tour as "absolutely fabulous," praising the guide's expertise and noting the site's significance, including artifacts such as corn cobs dating to Fremont-era contexts.
Members supported adding an interpretive page and links on Draper City's website and suggested coordinating with the historical society to develop content. The commission discussed pragmatic next steps—mapping, trail access improvements and low-cost interpretive signage—and assigned staff to work with the PR team and parks staff to create a web page and explore trail and plaque options.
Separately, commissioners discussed ongoing digitization of family photograph albums and historical records (Akagi and other families), identified volunteers and next steps for preserving copies in the historical society collection, and assigned follow-up to obtain missing materials.
