Beaver City updates water, sewer and airport projects; sewer-lagoon improvements underway
January 12, 2026 | Beaver City, Beaver County, Utah
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During a departmental update, Speaker 4 reviewed multiple city infrastructure projects and operating metrics.
Water: Speaker 4 said Beaver City's water utility serves 2,273 customers and listed assets including lines, meters, pumps, tanks, springs and wells. Impact and new connection fees, water shares and capital assets were shown for council review.
Sewer: The current Sewer Lagoon project includes liner (clay) improvements, lift-station equipment and aeration work; Precision is the contractor on site. Speaker 4 noted the city is making infrastructure upgrades to extend system life and improve operations.
Airport: Speaker 4 described the airport as an important asset and said approximately 90–95% of airport project costs are funded by the Federal Aviation Administration; the city's share and the state cover about 5% of those costs. A recurring operational problem is the fuel-pay system card reader and pump resets, which staff said they continue to escalate with the FAA.
Cemetery and recreation: Mountain View Cemetery maintenance (trees, grass, plot placement and equipment needs) was discussed; the cemetery has no outstanding bonds. Candy Breeze Golf Course has been operated at a net cost historically; the FY budget includes $21,000 and the council noted recent hires (Dean Cooper, golf director; Michelle Heslington, clubhouse operations; and Casey Wilton, greenskeeping) and donated tarps that are improving the greens.
City center and properties: Staff presented demolition and remodel plans for the city center with architects and engineers and discussed recent property purchases intended for departmental storage and to consolidate operations. The city also reviewed outstanding general fund bonds (library bond principal referenced as $100,000 with $76,000 remaining, an offer house bond at $200,000, and a recreation projects principal of $2,026,000).
Next steps: projects continue through construction season; staff will follow up on FAA airport issues and continue Sewer Lagoon oversight.
Water: Speaker 4 said Beaver City's water utility serves 2,273 customers and listed assets including lines, meters, pumps, tanks, springs and wells. Impact and new connection fees, water shares and capital assets were shown for council review.
Sewer: The current Sewer Lagoon project includes liner (clay) improvements, lift-station equipment and aeration work; Precision is the contractor on site. Speaker 4 noted the city is making infrastructure upgrades to extend system life and improve operations.
Airport: Speaker 4 described the airport as an important asset and said approximately 90–95% of airport project costs are funded by the Federal Aviation Administration; the city's share and the state cover about 5% of those costs. A recurring operational problem is the fuel-pay system card reader and pump resets, which staff said they continue to escalate with the FAA.
Cemetery and recreation: Mountain View Cemetery maintenance (trees, grass, plot placement and equipment needs) was discussed; the cemetery has no outstanding bonds. Candy Breeze Golf Course has been operated at a net cost historically; the FY budget includes $21,000 and the council noted recent hires (Dean Cooper, golf director; Michelle Heslington, clubhouse operations; and Casey Wilton, greenskeeping) and donated tarps that are improving the greens.
City center and properties: Staff presented demolition and remodel plans for the city center with architects and engineers and discussed recent property purchases intended for departmental storage and to consolidate operations. The city also reviewed outstanding general fund bonds (library bond principal referenced as $100,000 with $76,000 remaining, an offer house bond at $200,000, and a recreation projects principal of $2,026,000).
Next steps: projects continue through construction season; staff will follow up on FAA airport issues and continue Sewer Lagoon oversight.
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