| Land
annexation by Logan still reverberating in Nibley
By Kelsey Koenen
September 21, 2007 | NIBLEY -- Mayor Gerald Knight
told the City Council he "got the run around" when dealing
with Logan city and its recent annexation of land between
2000 South and 3200 South.
"They used part of the code that was easy to follow
as their guiding light and ignored the other," Knight
said. A meeting will be held Wednesday to further discuss
the issue, and there was discussion as to whether Nibley
city should pursue it in the District Court.
"The Boundary Commission didn't act with sufficient
training," Knight said.
Thursday night's council meeting lasted four hours.
The heated debate went back and forth with Knight responding
to each question.
Carrie Cook, who is running for city council, asked
the mayor, "Why build a road butting up to land we do
not own?" Knight responded by saying it was to keep
traffic flow going -- which is how cities develop. Especially
now with the utility pipeline, the 300 acres of land
is more practical on Nibley property.
Cook said now one of their main concerns should be
keeping the residents on the perimeter happy, which
might be a challenge.
"You're not always going to keep everybody happy,"
Knight said.
However, Councilman Bryan Hansen brought up the public
relations Knight has gained as one of the most important
outcomes of this issue so far. "What goes around comes
around," Knight said. "I think this is going to work
out … we need to deal with this in a kind, neighborly
way."
Thayne Mickelson, another council member, worried
how nice was too nice. If someone called to annex back
into Nibley city right near the border, they should
be willing to talk.
The official annexation will take place Oct. 2. Petitioners
still have the option to sign.
"I think the best comment I've heard tonight is let's
move forward. Let's do better next time," Knight said.
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