July 2023 CALENDAR
July 4 – Independence Day
CITY HALL CLOSED
July 6 – Planning and Zoning 7:00 pm
July 13 – City Council 6:30 pm
East Parkway Corridor Public Hearing July 20 – Planning and Zoning 7:00 pm
July 27 – City Council 6:30 pm
Dates to Remember:
Aug 3 – Planning & Zoning 7:00 pm
*All city meetings are subject to change. Citizens are invited to attend Planning & Zoning and City Council Meetings. Agendas are on the city website and on the door at city hall 48 hours prior to the meetings. You may call city hall to ask what items are being discussed. *
SUGAR DAYS CELEBRATION: Many thanks to the following donors who helped make Sugar Days a success:
Stones Toyota
Rocky Mountain Power
Idaho Central Credit Union
PSI Waste Systems
A big thanks to musicians and talent shared and the vendors who participated in our event. Thanks to all of you who came and supported them and the city in this annual event. We would love to hear your feedback and suggestions for next year. Please email sjones@sugarcityidaho.gov with comments and suggestions.
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HOLIDAY GARBAGE PICKUP:
Because of Independence Day on Tuesday, July 4th, garbage pickup for this week will be Saturday, July 8th.
BACKFLOW TESTS DUE JULY 15TH: If you have an appointment to have your test done and it is after the 15th of July, please notify the city at ajacobson@sugarcityidaho.gov with the date it is scheduled and with whom. Thank you!
**NEWS ON 5TH SOUTH** The new road is expected to be completed the end of July or first part of August.
SLOW DOWN FOR OUR CHILDREN!
Watch for children on the roads. The city has been receiving calls from concerned citizens about children playing in the roads. Teach children to use crosswalks and lights and most important look both ways before stepping into the road. Not all cars are stopping for lights.
CURFEW: Parents reminder curfew is 11 pm to 5 am Sunday -Thursday and 12:30 am to 5 am Friday – Saturday. Violation is a misdemeanor for minor and for guardian. See SCC 4-3.
ATV LAWS: With summer fast approaching the use of ATV such as four-wheelers has increased. A reminder that driving unregistered ATVs on city roads is against the law. ATV may be driven on city roads if they comply with the following:
- Vehicle must be licensed
- Operator must be licensed and be carrying license while driving
- Helmets must be worn under the age of 18
- ATVs cannot be driven on highways or freeways (which includes Center Street in Sugar City)
- Operators must observe ALL roadway laws
- ATVs are not allowed in city parks or on schoolgrounds
REMINDER TO REMOVE NON-WORKING VEHICLES AND MACHINERY FROM FRONT YARDS: Please read SCC (SUGAR CITY CODE) 3-2-3. Violation is $150.00 citation.
STREET AND ALLEY CLUTTER: We have noticed that many of the city streets and alleys are being used to park campers, trailers, fire wood and other debris. Please remember that city easements are for utility services, city equipment and emergency equipment only. Please park and place all personal items on your own property, not in alleys or on streets. See city code 3-1-13:A, 6-1-2:A.
DOGS IN CITY: Only 2 per household are allowed. Please keep dogs on a leash at ALL times, even in the parks to avoid city citation and fines. SUGAR CITY CODE 4-4-6. Fines are $150.00.
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Steve Adams, Mayor
Wendy McLaughlin, Clerk-Treasurer
Arlynn Jacobson, Public Works Director
Quinton Owens, City Building Inspector
Kimber Jones, Code Enforcement Officer
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Ph: 208-356-7561 Office Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. P.O. Box 56 – 10 E. Center Fax: 208-359-2654 Sugar City, ID 83448