Fiesta Fun is NOW seeking approval to build a new
40,000 sq. ft. addition to the site that would include a Video Arcade and 20
Bowling Lanes and a Lazer-Tag attraction. Being that Fiesta Fun is located
immediately south of Dixie High and Dixie Intermediate School the enticing
aspects of an expanded entertainment facility could not be overlooked……especially
since Snow Park abuts the east side of
Fiesta Fun. (Snow Park is also known to be a popular Skateboard
and Dog Friendly Park).
City Manager, Gary Esplin, who is never one to let a
money making enterprise, that increases city revenue and makes the city more
attractive to local residents and visitors pass by…..Was quick to say “We can
support this project”.
This is where good old common Horse Sense comes into
play. In order to make this proposal happen it is necessary to have an access
road……from the frontage road adjacent to the freeway on the southeast end of
Fiesta Fun…..That would border the west side of Snow Park…..And that could
extend to 900 South where it dead-ends
with Snow Park and Dixie High School. This road also has the potential of
connecting to 900 South which could then connect to 100 East with a greater
potential of connecting to Main Street.
The beauty of this is that connection of these roads could prove to be a
great reducer of traffic on 700 South which runs along the north side of Dixie
High School from Bluff Street all the way to River Road.
The connectivity of these streets is believed to be
beneficial to Washington County School District as well as the City of St.
George and full time residents. The fly in the ointment is that Fiesta Fun is
stretched financially and therefore requires the City to step forward to make
this project happen. One of our newer council members (Joe Bowcutt) who, increasingly
is providing Sage Advice…..Thus becoming more vocal on issues of importance to
the City….. expressed his concern that only one access would be made available
to this property. (The impact on Emergency Vehicles being
clearly evident). City Manager, Gary Esplin quickly
picked up the ball (Combining the Common Horse Sense of Joe
Bowcutt and Gary Esplin) was able to present a scenario of how
to make this project a reality by uniting the efforts of Washington County
School District and Fiesta Fun. A win-win proposed consensus that supports the
greater city goal of connectivity of city roads. (Don’t
you just love it when things come together?) The contributions of these two men appeared to
have encouraged Councilman Hughes who then added to the mix of ideas. (The
matter is expected to be concluded at the next Work Shop Meeting giving involved
parties one week to reach a consensus).
At the Appropriate Time perhaps Mayor Pike may take
the initiative to recognize the “Common Horse Sense” approach to administering
city government and develop the incentive to act on Code Enforcement Reform and
formation of an “Airport Board and a Citizens Community Council. Mayor Pike is
encouraged to utilize the talents of Council Members Bowcutt and Arial as he
“Keeps Promises Made” during the last city election. It is NOW time to recognize the contributions made to the City by Dale and Wilma Courtney who have sacrificed and given greatly of their time and energy in developing what is now known as Dixie State University – Embracing our Heroes Scholarship – Supporting family members of Veterans. Our warm regards and best wishes. All things must come to an end but please know that we love you. You have contributed greatly to improving the lives of veterans and their families.
Please continue to forward your comments and
concerns on City issues.
Thank you, Ed Baca
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