By Angeline Olschewski

September 28, 2007 | HYDE PARK -- A firm grasp of engineering language, sometimes referred to as "It's all Greek To Me," was necessary to decipher the lengthiest part of Tuesday's City Council meeting.

A presentation by Sunshine Engineering laid out the copious details of a water study done to help Hyde Park better understand the source and strength of its water supply. The study will allow residents to know their growth and expansion limitations. Council members asked for clarifications, and at the end of the 45-minute discussion, thanked the engineering team for such a thorough report.

Also taking up space on the agenda was a proposed amendment to the sign ordinance. New definitions and limitations are being proposed for the signage that runs along the highway, including limiting the height of the sign to that of the structure it represents.

It was determined that the definitions needed to be more finite, and the matter was tabled.

The council again discussed the matter of former S.R. 237, and what changes they were prepared to make at this time. A general consensus was that the speed on 250 West, which becomes 800 East in North Logan, would be dictated by the speed limit assigned by North Logan City Council.

There are talks currently looking at the possibility of the county taking over the road, which would include repairs, upkeep, and clearing during the winter season. Voting was tabled in order to await the outcome of Thursday's meeting with the county.

A unanimous vote passed a motion to recommend lowering the posted speed limit to a residential speed of 25 mph on 200 South and also on Main Street. A second motion passed on a 4-1 vote in favor of moving the 40 mph sign from Center Street and 100 West to Center Street and 200 West.

In other business the council received a letter from the auditor's office regarding the recent submission of the city budget through June 2008. The letter stated that their budget was found to be in substantial compliance.

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