Sugar City, Idaho: The Dayley Report

  Getting Involved City Meetings It was great to see quite a few people at our City Council Meeting last Thursday.  We had a great presentation regarding raising money for some new tennis courts--more on this in the future. Great job Sicily Clay. We had some there to express a concern about an issue in their neighborhood. We had some presentations related to our new water system and the closing of the bond for our new system. The city begins making payments on the loan now. We heard the audit report for last fiscal year--a few minor processes to improve, but all is well with the city's finances. We heard from the developers of Old Farm Estates, who presented a new development agreement and master plan proposal--more on this in the future. It's wonderful to have engagement from the residents and businesses in Sugar City. More would be even better. Volunteers Needed We are need of people to help with a number of committees and projects. For example, the 4th of July parade in Rex...

AIC Conference in Boise I attended the annual conference of the Association of Idaho Cities (AIC) this week in Boise, Wed-Fri. The conference was well attended by mayors, city council members, city clerks, attorneys and other city staff and employees from both large and small Idaho cities. AIC does a good job providing training and information for new and veteran elected officials and other city staff members. I attended workshops and listened to lectures on everything from broadband resources for communities to city planning to campaign finance laws to government transparency laws to understanding the new city budgeting guidelines (HB389). I appreciate the opportunity I had to attend the conference. I think I am a better council member because of it. California Invasion? The city planning sessions I attended were particularly interesting and helpful. In one session, Dr. Vos, Professor of Planning and Natural Resources from the University of Idaho, provided various tables and maps rega...

 Sugar Days 2021 Talent Showcase--Calling All Performers! As part of our Sugar Days celebration, we will have a stage in the northwest corner of Heritage Park, with acts and performances running throughout the day from 11am to 5pm, leading up to the community dance from 6 to 8pm. Lance Taylor will be our emcee throughout the day, and we're looking for individual and group acts and performers. We're looking for music, dance, storytelling, juggling, magic acts, etc.,  both amateur and professional. We'd really love to showcase local talent! If you are interested in performing, please contact city hall or email me at gdayley@sugarcityidaho.gov. Sponsors and Activities Our list of sponsors is growing. We are so grateful to individuals and businesses willing to sponsor individual activities or our general fund. Below are some of our sponsors so far. If you want to join in the fun, please contact city hall or email me. Sugar Days 2021 Sponsors So Far  Stone's Toyota Dickinson...

Sugar Days 2021 Calling All Vendors Sugar Days 2021 celebration is just over a month away. We invite vendors to get signed up as soon as they can. We have plenty of vendor spots but expect a large turn out this year.  You can pick up a vendor application at city hall, or you can complete the application online: https://sugarcityidaho.gov/sugar-days/ Calling all kids, families, and residents Come out to Heritage Park on July 10th. We are solidifying the schedule--it is still subject to change, but this is what we're working on: The free community breakfast runs from 7am-10am (as long as the pancakes last!). Thank you Stones Toyota for sponsoring the breakfast! And Dickinson Frozen Foods for the hash browns! Food and craft and other vendors and booths will be open from 11am to 8pm.  Free inflatables will go from 11am to 5pm. Inflatable sponsorships still available--contact city hall. Thank you PSI Environmental for sponsoring the Bull Riding!   Free carnival-style activi...