Fore! Disc Golf and Sugar Days!

Disc Golf, Anyone?

During last week's city council meeting, we heard a proposal from Dane Bowman for installing a disc golf course here in Sugar City. I took a photo of the current proposed course. The pin-looking icons are where the hole/baskets are. The dotted lines would indicate the walking between the tee pads. Some of the walking paths would have to be adjusted due to fencing, etc.

When a temporary course was laid out a few weeks ago, 40+ enthusiasts came to try it out. They offered feedback on the course. The baskets can be removed or relocated fairly easily if they need to be for some reason.

Disc golf is a growing sport, and it really exploded during the Covid restrictions. I think it would be good for the residents of Sugar City to have another great use for our parks. Individuals, families, church groups, and others would enjoy it, I'm sure. And, the course would undoubtedly attract others to visit our town and businesses.

The city has to decide if we can budget in the upfront cost of the course. Mr. Bowman is willing to work with the city to get the equipment at wholesale or close to wholesale cost. Once the course is in place, the maintenance cost is close to zero. The installation costs would probably run between $6,000 to $12,000, depending on the grade of baskets and the type of tee pads installed.

If anyone has thoughts or comments about a disc course, or if anyone is interested in donating or sponsoring the course or even a part of the course, please contact city hall.

New Local Businesses

There are new businesses going up in the Business Park. I will see if I can do a spotlight on them in an upcoming post. It will be good to get to know our newest businesses. By the number of cars I see in the drive-thru, I think most residents are aware of Fizz Bizz by this point.

Sugar Days! Saturday July 9th

The annual Community Breakfast and Sugar Days Celebration is quickly approaching. It is on the second Saturday of July each year, so that means July 9th this year. And, of course, we'll have the Community Talent Showcase and Dance.

We're also going to have a 3v3 soccer tournament. So if soccer is your thing, start planning now to participate.

The vendor spots will be a ridiculously low $20 again this year. If you need electricity they are $25. Please stop in city hall to reserve your booth spot. We had a lot of great vendors last year: food, crafts, information, etc.

Don't forget all of the free, great bounce houses and attractions for the kids!

We're looking for volunteers to help out on the day of the event: individuals, families, friends, school groups, etc.

Also, we're looking for sponsors again this year. If you have sponsored in the past, we hope we can count on you again this year.

If you want to get involved as a volunteer or sponsor, we're always in need of the support. Please contact city hall (208-356-7561) or me (gdayley@sugarcityidaho.gov).

Railroad Ave Project; Fiber Project; Public Notification; Sugar Salem Moody Cemetery; Sugar Days

Railroad Ave Project Back in 2018, the city approved a project to improve the safety and usability of Railroad Ave as it comes into town from the south. The engineering was completed, and the project was ready to go. For various reasons, there was no funding at the time, so the project has been on hold since then. Recently the city was awarded a grant that will cover the entire cost of the project--something that rarely happens. The map above shows the plans. The redesign will allow for a much better and safer flow of traffic in and out of Sugar City, especially for the truck traffic from Sun-Glo and Dickinson Foods. The traffic in the area will be rerouted as necessary during the project, with as little inconvenience as possible. Please be on the look out for notices and signs about the project, as it should be starting soon. Fiber Project The project to install fiber in the older areas of the city as part of the Fybercom & Madison County & Sugar City agreement is underw...

City Impact Area: County Decision

Impact Area A city is required to have an impact area surrounding the city's boundaries within the unincorporated county. The impact area allows the county, city, and property owners to plan for possible or probable land development. Residents of the impact area are not in the city limits, but they can have the benefit of having a proportional number of impact area residents serving on the city's planning and zoning commission, giving them a voice in any future development. Any landowner who wishes to develop their property within the impact area deals with the county as usual; however, as we strive to consolidate development--saving, as we can, more farm and other ag and open land--the land owner is required to follow the basic development ordinances laid out in the city code with the intent that the land being developed in the impact area will eventually become part of the city (annexation). One of the main issues with county land development is water protection and water...

2025 Budget; Utility Fees; Sugar City's First Stoplight?; Construction Updates

2025 Budget Last council meeting, the city council passed the 2025 budget. This is a summary of the budget. If you'd like to see more details, please stop by city hall and ask to see it. We also heard from the city auditors regarding our finances from the past year, and we got a good report. You can also see a copy of that report at city hall if you wish. The city runs on public funding, and I think the current budget reflects this understanding--that we have to be wise in what we budget for and how we plan for current and future city needs. Cities have to be careful not to get into the habit of thinking "We need more money," and, instead, be in the habit of thinking "We can make this work." Utility Fees Here are the new fees for water, sewer, and garbage. "Last Year" = 2024 budget; "This Year" = 2025 budget (beginning Oct 1, 2024) Sugar City's First Stoplight? Councilmember Carter Stanford pointed out that the new stoplight on the nor...

Sugar City, Idaho: The Dayley Report

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