Sugar City, Idaho: The Dayley Report

There's an issue I've heard come up in town and on social media that I figure I might address. It is in part regarding the layout of the new jr high and how the property fits into the city's transportation and access plan, which is part of the comprehensive plan. To be frank, there is some history of strong disagreement between the city and the school district in Sugar City. I haven't been privy to all the information regarding things that may have gone on in the past, so I'll let sleeping dogs and rumors lie. I'm confident that in any cases of disagreement, past, present, or future, the school board and superintendent and the city council, staff, and mayor all have the best intentions and are trying to maintain and follow the law and the wishes of our overlapping-constituents. In any case, I think it's best to talk in person, rather than on social media, about such things and figure out what can or has to happen that will be productive for everyone involved...

Tennis Courts The city's tennis courts in Neibaur/Veterans Park and Smith Park are in serious disrepair. The city will be removing the tennis courts and skate park facility in Smith Park in the near future. And, for now, the gate to the courts in Veterans Park is locked. Last city council meeting, we had a packed house. Most of the residents were there to discuss their desire to have new tennis courts in the city. Most of those in attendance were connected in someway to the tennis program at Sugar-Salem High School. Their goal is to figure out a way to get six tennis courts built in Sugar City. Six courts is apparently the minimum needed for the high school team to host a tournament. Jason Flaig has been appointed by the mayor and approved by the city council to lead a committee to research possible options for getting new tennis courts, including location, types of courts, and short-term and long-term funding. The school district will, of course, need to get involved with this pro...