First Dam tank pipeline (Canyon Road waterline) and water and sewer bonds

Every hearing and vote

1. January 7, 2025 · City Council

   Water and sewer revenue bonds, Series 2025, Resolution 25-01

   Approved · 5-0

   The council approved parameters and a reimbursement resolution for bonds of up to $60,000,000, with a maximum interest rate of 6 percent and a maximum term of 31 years; the estimate is $35 million to $51 million and possibly as low as $31 million. $20 million has already been appropriated from Water Fund reserves and $776,000 in land and right-of-way costs incurred in December are reimbursable. Financial advisor Matthew Dugdale of Stifel cited a recent comparable at 3.3 percent. A public hearing on the bond parameters was set for February 4.

   Moved by Council Member Mike Johnson, seconded by Council Member Mark Anderson. Vote: 5-0 on roll call

2. February 4, 2025 · City Council

   Water and sewer revenue bonds, up to $60,000,000 (public hearing)

   No action

   Finance Director Richard Anderson described bond parameters of no more than $60,000,000, 6 percent and 31 years. The city spent $775,000 on land in December 2024, which the reimbursement would cover, and the bonds would not repay existing bonds. No action was required.

3. February 18, 2025 · City Council

   First Dam tank transmission line alignment (mayor's report)

   Discussed

   Mayor Daines read a letter saying Whitaker Construction was hired as general contractor and the north-side Canyon Road alignment was confirmed. The least expensive alternative would add about $2.4 million for pipe and installation, affect 90 more properties and could roughly double with right-of-way and utility costs; an additional $4.8 million would require at least a 2.5 percent water rate increase over the 20-year bond, and the council had already appropriated $20 million. The project would remove 17 ash trees and could plant over 200 new trees, and Canyon Road would keep its current width rather than the planned 80-foot collector width, with restoration scheduled for 2026. Council members Amy Anderson and Johnson acknowledged difficult tradeoffs; Chair Simmonds called the pipe a necessity and asked that the project move to budgeting. Council Member Mark Anderson disclosed a personal interest and refrained from comment. No formal motion; the mayor asked for a nod to proceed and a budget with a public hearing will follow.

4. March 4, 2025 · City Council

   Workshop: First Dam tank budget and bonds, Resolution 25-10

   Discussed

   Richard Anderson previewed appropriating $10,000,000 from water reserves and approving up to $40,000,000 in bonds for the First Dam water tank and lines project.

5. March 18, 2025 · City Council

   First Dam water tank reserves and bonds, Resolution 25-10 (public hearing)

   Approved · 4-0-1

   The council appropriated $10,000,000 from water reserves and approved up to $40,000,000 in bonds for the First Dam water tank and lines project. Council Member Mark Anderson abstained and the minutes give no reason. Matthew Fatuesi asked for confirmation of the fund's use.

   Moved by Council Member Amy Anderson, seconded by Council Member Ernesto López. Vote: 4-0-1; Council Member Mark Anderson abstained (no reason stated)

6. April 1, 2025 · City Council

   Workshop: Drinking Water Master Plan and capital improvement plan, Resolution 25-14

   Discussed

   Water and wastewater manager Joe Hawkes and engineer Ridley Griggs presented a plan totaling $156,313,000, including $122,570,000 for pipeline replacement over 80 years, $1,989,000 in fire flow projects and a projected buildout source deficit of 7,690 acre-feet. Action was set for April 15.

7. April 15, 2025 · City Council

   Drinking Water Master Plan and capital improvement plan, Resolution 25-14 (public hearing)

   Approved · 5-0

   Engineers from Hansen, Allen & Luce presented a plan with pipeline replacement of $122,570,000 over 80 years ($1,532,000 a year), $120,835,000 in projects in the first 10 years, $33,489,000 in years 10 to 20, $1,989,000 in fire flow projects and a total of $156,313,000. The plan shows a source deficit of 7,690 acre-feet under a buildout scenario. No one spoke.

   Moved by Council Member Mark Anderson, seconded by Council Member Ernesto López. Vote: 5-0 on roll call

8. September 2, 2025 · City Council

   Canyon Road improvements (First Dam tank pipeline project)

   Discussed

   Zan Murray of JUB Engineering presented plans for Canyon Road from about 600 East to 1500 East, with a vehicle corridor, bicycle boulevard, safe pedestrian access and uniform streetscape. The city right-of-way is 99 feet; a sidewalk and retaining wall are estimated at $1.5 million and Public Works Director Paul Lindhardt said the proposed budget includes them. The free right turn at the bottom would be removed for a four-way stop, pending traffic counts. Chair Simmonds asked about design stages and plowing the downhill dugway. Council Member López worried about losing the right turn. Council Member Amy Anderson said sidewalks increase residential value. Council Member Mark Anderson asked that the wall match the pump house and that staff meet neighbors. Vice Chair Johnson asked about tree watering, snow removal and slope stability. Mayor Daines said trees will be removed for the waterline regardless of the sidewalk. Wilson Neighborhood chair Matt Vance explained a three-week survey, with a Spanish version possible.

9. September 2, 2025 · City Council

   Fiscal 2025 carry forwards, Resolution 25-36 (public hearing)

   Approved · 5-0

   The council carried unspent fiscal 2025 appropriations into the new year, including $27,465,870 for the water tank and waterline, $4,126,397 for wastewater capital, $3,297,774 for Bioreactor 4, $4,366,939 for natural gas generation, $5,000,000 in federal funds for the biosolids expansion, $3,440,276 for the green waste facility, $2,292,410 for the Public Works facility, $378,285 for the 200 South park and $70,000 for election expenses. Finance Director Richard Anderson confirmed most funds would be spent this year. No one spoke.

   Moved by Council Member Mike Johnson, seconded by Council Member Ernesto López. Vote: 5-0 on roll call

10. October 7, 2025 · City Council

    Canyon Road survey results

    Discussed

    Wilson Neighborhood chair Matt Vance reported 821 submissions to a three-week survey. Trees ranked first among priorities. Sixty percent opposed sidewalks on both sides, 28 percent supported them and 12 percent were indifferent; a large majority preferred a 5-foot path on the north side, and 82 percent preferred 10 parallel parking spaces at one location. About half of open comments, roughly 200, opposed a north-side sidewalk and favored saving existing trees. Vance said all comments will be public.

11. November 18, 2025 · City Council

    Canyon Road update

    Discussed

    Mayor Daines said a new 10-million-gallon water tank and a 42-inch transmission line are under construction because of state requirements and the 2025 drinking water master plan; tree removal has begun and trenching is planned for spring 2026. She recommended an 8-foot shared-use path on the north side from Herm's Inn to the dugway with curb, gutter and a park strip, reducing the right-of-way from 80 feet to 66 feet, keeping pavement at about the same width, reducing planned parking at the park, planting larger-caliper trees and deeding unused right-of-way back to adjacent owners. Council members Amy Anderson, Johnson, Simmonds and López signaled agreement by nod; no formal vote was taken.