BLM updates commissioners on recreational shooting plans for West Mountain area
December 07, 2022 | Utah County Commission Meeting Minutes, Utah County Commission, Utah County Commission and Boards, Utah County, Utah
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The Utah County Commission convened on December 7, 2022, to address several key agenda items, beginning with a presentation on land development strategies and followed by an update on recreational shooting regulations on Bureau of Land Management (BLM) land.
The meeting commenced with a discussion led by a representative who provided an overview of the employment arc related to land use. The speaker explained the baseline scenario, which involves selling land to private developers for immediate residential construction. This approach aims to meet the current demand for housing, contrasting with a more gradual development of mixed-use spaces that include office and retail components. The representative emphasized that the baseline scenario would yield a higher number of jobs due to the focus on residential development, which is currently more favorable in the market.
Commissioner Gardner, who has been closely following the developments, had no questions regarding the presentation. The speaker concluded by offering to provide business cards and additional materials for the commission's records.
Following this discussion, the meeting transitioned to an update from the Bureau of Land Management regarding recreational shooting on BLM land, specifically on the southern end of West Mountain. Mike Gates, the district manager for the BLM West Desert District, introduced the session and acknowledged the presence of representatives from Utah Trust Lands. Todd Marks, an assistant field manager, and Cam Stevenson, a district supervisor for law enforcement, were also present to provide insights into the findings from their recent assessments.
Marks indicated that the BLM had been tasked with exploring potential opportunities for managing recreational shooting in the area, and he was prepared to present the results of their findings. The discussion aimed to address safety and regulatory measures concerning recreational activities on public lands.
The meeting concluded with a commitment to further explore the implications of the proposed land use strategies and the management of recreational shooting, ensuring that community needs and safety considerations are prioritized in future decisions.
The meeting commenced with a discussion led by a representative who provided an overview of the employment arc related to land use. The speaker explained the baseline scenario, which involves selling land to private developers for immediate residential construction. This approach aims to meet the current demand for housing, contrasting with a more gradual development of mixed-use spaces that include office and retail components. The representative emphasized that the baseline scenario would yield a higher number of jobs due to the focus on residential development, which is currently more favorable in the market.
Commissioner Gardner, who has been closely following the developments, had no questions regarding the presentation. The speaker concluded by offering to provide business cards and additional materials for the commission's records.
Following this discussion, the meeting transitioned to an update from the Bureau of Land Management regarding recreational shooting on BLM land, specifically on the southern end of West Mountain. Mike Gates, the district manager for the BLM West Desert District, introduced the session and acknowledged the presence of representatives from Utah Trust Lands. Todd Marks, an assistant field manager, and Cam Stevenson, a district supervisor for law enforcement, were also present to provide insights into the findings from their recent assessments.
Marks indicated that the BLM had been tasked with exploring potential opportunities for managing recreational shooting in the area, and he was prepared to present the results of their findings. The discussion aimed to address safety and regulatory measures concerning recreational activities on public lands.
The meeting concluded with a commitment to further explore the implications of the proposed land use strategies and the management of recreational shooting, ensuring that community needs and safety considerations are prioritized in future decisions.
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