Summary
City officials proposed transforming a portion of Pioneer Park into a stormwater detention basin and removing 16 dying trees to mitigate severe neighborhood flooding and improve park safety.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 6
- Last 30 days
- 2
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 14, 2026.
Impact analysis
Tree removal and excavation performed in-house will save thousands compared to contractor bids, though replacement trees will incur costs.
Nearby residents and the broader community will gain flood protection and a safer, graded park area.
Park users will face temporary closures during excavation and tree removal operations.
Mentions & discussions (7)
10-14-2026 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA — October 14, 2026
Price City is partnering with engineering firms to build two detention basins and improve Meads Wash to protect neighborhoods and the junior high school from recurring floods.
10-14-2026 CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP AGENDA — October 14, 2026
City officials proposed transforming a portion of Pioneer Park into a stormwater detention basin and removing 16 dying trees to mitigate severe neighborhood flooding and improve park safety.
09-09-2026 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA — September 9, 2026
The city is buying a vacant lot on Covecrest Street to build a detention basin that will protect nearby homes from storm flooding and debris.
05-27-2026 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA — May 27, 2026
The city is investing $60,000 in engineering services to advance the Meads Wash Detention Basin design to 90% completion, significantly improving chances of securing federal or state grant funding.
05-13-2026 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA — May 13, 2026
The city is pursuing a $4.6 million federal FEMA grant to build a major stormwater detention basin to prevent severe flooding on 8th North.
03-11-2026 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA — March 11, 2026
Price City is pursuing federal grants through the NRCS and FEMA to construct drainage and detention basins, including a $4.6 million project on Meads Wash, to prevent future flood damage.
Price City Councilman Layne Miller talks city's flood mitigation efforts
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