Paradise weighs a request to put an FM radio translator at the cemetery shed
October 21, 2026, 7:30 p.m. · Paradise Town Hall, 9035 S. 100 W.
At its Oct. 21 meeting the Paradise Town Council heard a request from a Hyrum radio station operator to install an FM translator at the town cemetery shed to serve Paradise and Avon, with installation expected in spring or summer 2027 and no vote recorded. Two young residents proposed painting the tennis court lines and park equipment at the town square on Oct. 30 and 31 with town staff supplying materials. The council approved the Oct. 7 minutes as amended and the bills, completed Open and Public Meetings Act training, and met in a closed session on real property and litigation. These are unapproved minutes.
From the draft minutes. Updated November 5, 2026.
In brief
4 items came up for a decision or discussion: 2 discussed, 1 approved, and 1 no action.
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6 members were present.
The previous Town Council meeting was on October 7, 2026: Paradise council buys three sets of firefighter turnouts for $14,821 and discusses a walking path at the new park
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| Proposed FM radio translator at the town cemetery | Discussed |
| Minutes and bills | Approved · 4-0 |
| Open and Public Meetings Act training | No action |
| Snow removal, tree trimming and fire hose | Discussed |
Agenda, item by item
Item 1 · utilities
Proposed FM radio translator at the town cemetery
Discussed
The operator of a small Hyrum radio station (94.9 FM) asked to place a translator at the Paradise cemetery shed to serve the Paradise and Avon area, where the foothills disrupt service after the FCC loosened restrictions. The equipment would be a 20-foot pipe, an antenna and an enclosure about half the size of a storage cabinet bolted to the back of the building, installed by an electrical contractor in spring or summer 2027 and coordinated with town staff. He asked the council for an approval letter to include with his FCC application. The minutes record no vote.
Item 2 · administration
Minutes and bills
Approved · 4-0
The council approved the Oct. 7 minutes with one amendment and approved the bills as read, all in favor.
Item 3 · administration
Open and Public Meetings Act training
No action
The council completed the Open and Public Meetings Act training from the Utah State Auditor's website.
Item 4 · Roads and utilities
Snow removal, tree trimming and fire hose
Discussed
Council Member Thomas said the snow removal plan is the same as last year, with the town's two plows and help from the county as needed, and tree trimming will happen this fall around town. Council Member Jewell reported on a hose the fire department received that was part of a purchase request for a portable tank and hose at the end of last fiscal year.
What residents said
Two young residents proposed volunteer service projects: painting the tennis court lines and sanding and painting wood park equipment at the town square on Oct. 30 and 31.