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Funding recreation infrastructure: Utah Office of Outdoor Recreation awards funding to two projects in Grand County

Rachel Fixsen5 years ago4 years ago

Utah’s Office of Outdoor Recreation, which operates under the Governor’s Office of Economic Development, was the first of its kind in the nation when it was created in 2013. Through collaboration with businesses…

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Rise of the e-bike: Local government consider e-bike regulations as popularity grows

Rachel Fixsen5 years ago4 years ago

At its June 1 meeting, the Grand County Commission passed a resolution permitting the use of Class 1 e-bikes on the county’s paved trail system on the north end of town, but fans…

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Grand County Commission notes and department reports

Rachel Fixsen5 years ago4 years ago

At their regular June 1 meeting, the Grand County Commission heard presentations from county agencies and departments and approved a letter expressing continuing opposition to a proposed highway through the Book Cliffs. Film…

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Plans for shuttle service take shape: Commission considers regional transportation plan

Rachel Fixsen5 years ago4 years ago

The Grand County Commision spent much of its regular May 18 meeting discussing transportation: considering concepts for a pilot public shuttle service that could be funded by the Utah Transportation Commission through its…

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Notes on the May 4 Grand County Commission Meeting: Noise, overnight accommodation and renewable energy

Rachel Fixsen5 years ago4 years ago

At their May 4 regular meeting, the Grand County Commission approved the hire of a consultant to continue advising and training the county on noise ordinance and enforcement issues, voted to be an…

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After much discussion, commission passes noise policy

Rachel Fixsen5 years ago4 years ago

After hours of meetings over the last weeks diving into the fine details of policy, the Grand County Commission has passed a new noise ordinance and changes to the land-use code related to…

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County Commissioner Evan Clapper arrested in Silverton, Colorado

Moab Sun News5 years ago4 years ago

Grand County Commissioner Evan Clapper was arrested in Silverton, Colorado on March 17 for driving under the influence of alcohol, according to an arrest report obtained by the Moab Sun News from the…

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Planning recreation, energy and transportation: Notes from the March 16 Grand County Commission meeting

Rachel Fixsen5 years ago4 years ago

At its regular meeting on March 16, the Grand County Commission discussed recreation planning and funding for a variety of contexts, heard a presentation on renewable energy, and once again discussed whether the…

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Easter Jeep Safari…uncanceled? Event requests change to special event restrictions

Rachel Fixsen5 years ago4 years ago

Confused yet? After being canceled, then being “in a fluid situation,” then canceled again: the 2021 Easter Jeep Safari is back on pending approval from the Grand County Commission, according to organizers. Red…

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Council debates how and where to cut

Moab Sun News6 years ago2 years ago

As the Grand County Council moves towards creating a budget in the midst of a pandemic and economic crisis, the prospect of deep cuts and a lean future led to a brief conversation…

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