A public hearing concerning the purchase by Huntington City of block 5 for continued economic development in the City was held by the Huntington City Council during the February City Council meeting.
Huntington City has the opportunity to purchase the block bordered by Main Street and 100 West and 300 South and 400 South for an amount less than appraised value. Besides having an obvious place for future business it would also allow the city to take care of a blighted area of the city that is visible as one enters the city from the south.
Alternate positions were presented during the hearing from several residents. Emery County Economic Development council loves the fact that Huntington is and has been proactive in making the city a more viable place for business. A couple of residents thought the city would be better leaving this in the hands of private developers and one said “this is just Highway 10 in Emery County,” maybe a place nobody wants to come. Current Huntington City money would be used for the purchase and replaced as the property is developed and sold off.
In other business the Council approved four business licenses. Clifford Law Offices will now occupy the building at 175 North Main, between Maverik and Family Dollar. Art is in the Attic will occupy the upstairs of the same building and is a business doing arts, crafts and paint night for children and adults. Winks and Waves, a beauty salon, is going in at 115 North Main. And finally a new owner of Clyde’s Trailer Park will take over the first of March and is promising several improvements to the property.
During the monthly reports of the elected officials, Laneea Cowley would love to have volunteers with the planting of flowers in the City’s pots along Main Street as part of her duties over Beautification. That usually occurs as spring arrives. Contact the city if you would like to assist.
LaMar Guymon stated they had had a site showing that very morning for those interested in bidding on the new restroom facility going up in the City park. The building will include four fixtures in each restroom and the building will be both heated and cooled. The building will also house tourist/travel bureau pamphlets in the foyer.
After attending a statewide conference on animal control, Leonard Norton is suggesting that the City needs to upgrade the ordinances pertaining to animal control in the city.
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