Heber public meetings in 2024

City Council

The Heber City Council will discuss the annexation of the North Village Development and a budget amendment for city-wide capital improvement projects. The meeting includes reviews of transportation plans and construction change orders for city infrastructure.

• Ordinance 2024-24 North Village Development Annexation at Highway 40 and Highway 32
• Resolution 2024-21 to amend the FY 2025 Budget for City-wide Capital Improvement Projects
• Contract award for Heber City 2024 Hospital Well Backup Generator Project
• Central Heber Replacements Project – Phase 1C Construction Change Orders 1 & 2
• Jordanelle Ridge Upper Village Transportation Master Plan modification

The Heber City Council approved Ordinance 2024-24, accepting the North Village Crossings Annexation (Resort-Crossings/Harvest Village) at Highway 40 and Highway 32, contingent on the approval and execution of development agreements. The motion passed 3-2. The council also approved a budget amendment for capital improvement projects and a contract for a hospital well backup generator.

• Approved Ordinance 2024-24 North Village Annexation, contingent on development agreements (3-2)
• Approved Resolution 2024-21 amending FY 2025 budget for capital improvement projects (5-0)
• Approved contract for Heber City 2024 Hospital Well Backup Generator Project (consent agenda)
• Approved consent agenda including November 19 and December 3 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Extended public comment period for annexation item to 20 minutes, 1 minute per person (5-0)
• Extended meeting to 11:00 p.m. (4-1)
• Entered closed session to discuss real property purchase/exchange/lease (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Heber City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a proposed amendment to the Annexation Policy Plan. The body will also consider a recommendation for an annexation and a preliminary subdivision approval.

• Public hearing for proposed amendment to the Annexation Policy Plan
• Recommendation for Wellberg/Kruger Annexation at 3725 Lake Creek Road (Parcel no. 07-8563)
• Preliminary Subdivision approval for Sawmill Phase 7 at 1790 S Mill Road

The Heber City Planning Commission approved a preliminary subdivision for Sawmill Phase 7 (22 lots) and recommended approval of the Wellberg/Kruger annexation at 3725 Lake Creek Road. The commission took no action on the proposed amendment to the Annexation Policy Plan for the Wasatch Highlands development, delaying a recommendation to a future meeting.

• Approved Sawmill Phase 7 preliminary subdivision (6-0)
• Recommended approval of Wellberg/Kruger annexation (6-0)
• No action on Annexation Policy Plan amendment for Wasatch Highlands

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding changes to Heber Valley Airport fees. The body is also reviewing development agreements for North Village Crossing and Harvest Village and considering a recommendation for the 300 South Trail.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 2024-28 to amend Heber Valley Airport fees
• Review of development agreements for North Village Crossing and Harvest Village
• Resolution 2024-20 to update the Parks Policy
• Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Calendar
• Recommendation for the 300 South Trail

The Heber City Council approved an ordinance increasing Heber Valley Airport fees (4-0) and directed staff to seek bids for the 300 South trail design. The council tabled the master development agreements for the North Village Crossing and Harvest Village annexations to a future meeting, and also tabled a parks policy update. No final decisions were made on the annexations or parks policy.

• Approved Ordinance 2024-28 increasing Heber Valley Airport fees (4-0)
• Directed staff to issue RFP for 300 South trail design (5-0)
• Tabled master development agreements for North Village Crossing and Harvest Village (5-0)
• Tabled Resolution 2024-20 updating Parks Policy (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including FY2026 budget calendar and 2025 meeting schedule (3-0)
• Set 2025 City Council Retreat for Jan 16 and 18, 2025

Parks, Open Space, Trails, and Trees

The Parks, Open Space, Trails, and Trees Advisory Committee is reviewing potential projects including bike trail signage and shade structures. The body is also discussing the 300 South Trail Alignment and the upcoming construction of Coyote Springs Park.

• 300 South Trail Alignment proposal going before Council on December 3, 2024
• Proposed bike trail signage branding and mapping
• Requests for shade structures and swing seats at Wasatch Vista Park
• Coyote Springs Park construction scheduled for early spring 2025
• Discussion of Wasatch Highlands Development (Christensen Property/SITLA)

City Council

The City Council will consider amendments to the FY 2025 budget and the consolidated fee schedule. The meeting includes discussions on the Provo River Restoration Project and development agreements for North Village Crossings and Harvest Village.

• Public hearing and possible action on Resolution 2024-18 to amend the FY 2025 Budget
• Public hearing and possible action on Ordinance 2024-25 to amend the Consolidated Fee Schedule
• Development Agreement with Heber Light & Power and Heber Valley Railroad
• Discussion on North Village Crossings/Resort Annexation and associated development agreements
• Request from Jordanelle Ridge to modify Upper Village Transportation Master Plan

The Heber City Council unanimously approved Resolution 2024-18 amending the FY2025 budget and Ordinance 2024-25 updating the consolidated fee schedule. The council also discussed annexation proposals, a UDOT highway barrier, and a transportation plan modification, but took no final action on those items. The Jordanelle Ridge transportation plan discussion was continued to the December 3 meeting.

• Approved Resolution 2024-18 to amend FY2025 budget (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2024-25 to amend consolidated fee schedule (4-0)
• Continued Jordanelle Ridge transportation plan discussion to Dec 3 meeting
• Swore in new police officer Kyle Pitt
• Approved consent agenda including Oct 15 minutes and fixed asset threshold policy (5-0)

Airport Advisory Board

The Airport Advisory Board is holding a special meeting to review the Rates and Charges Policy. The discussion will include input from the Airport Director and Aeroplex Group Partners.

• Rates and Charges Policy discussion

The Heber City Airport Advisory Board recommended a revised fee schedule for airport operations, including landing fees, fuel flowage fees, and commercial aeronautical permit fees, based on consultant studies. The board initially passed a motion with an FBO exemption, but later reconsidered and removed the exemption for aircraft under 3,500 pounds, passing unanimously. The final recommendation will be presented to the City Council on December 3, 2024.

• Approved August 7, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0, 3 abstentions)
• Recommended proposed fee schedule as presented (3-2)
• Reconsidered and removed small-aircraft landing fee exemption (unanimous)
• Removed FBO exemption from commercial aeronautical permit fees (3-2)
• Final fee schedule to be presented to City Council on December 3, 2024

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss the acceptance of the Provost annexation petition and impact fees for Old Mill Village. The agenda also includes a review of Heber Valley Airport rates and a historic buildings survey. Members will consider the adoption of the Sanitary Sewer Management Plan.

• Acceptance of Provost Annexation Petition
• Old Mill Village Impact Fees
• Adoption of Resolution 2024-19 Heber City (SSMP) Sanitary Sewer Management Plan
• Review of Heber Valley Airport Rates and Charges
• National Historic District & Historic Buildings Survey

The Council denied the Provost Annexation Petition by a 3-2 vote, citing concerns about preserving the North Fields and the bypass corridor. It also unanimously denied the Old Mill Village impact fee reimbursement request and voted 4-1 to remove Alternate Planning Commissioner Jamie Hewlett from office. The meeting included discussions on airport rates, a historic district survey, and downtown infrastructure updates, but no other formal actions were taken.

• Denied Provost Annexation Petition (3-2)
• Denied Old Mill Village impact fee reimbursement request (5-0)
• Removed Alternate Planning Commissioner Jamie Hewlett from office (4-1)
• Approved consent agenda including Resolution 2024-19 Sanitary Sewer Management Plan (5-0)

Parks, Open Space, Trails, and Trees

The committee is meeting to receive a presentation on the Highlands Development. Members will also discuss updates on trail alignments and existing 2024 projects.

• Highlands Development presentation
• 300 South Trail Alignment (Northside support)
• Cove Springs-Coyote Springs Park Connection update
• Bike Depot meeting with County Parks and Rec
• Appointment of new members Joli Cardenas and Max Stirling

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission and City Council will review presentations on the future of City Square and the Envision Central Heber Implementation. The body will also hold a public meeting regarding a proposed amendment to the City's Annexation Policy Plan.

• Presentation on 'The Future of City Square (Main City Park)'
• Feedback on Envision Central Heber Implementation following Salt Lake City/Heber City Tour
• Public meeting on proposed amendment to the City's Annexation Policy Plan
• Review of C-2 and C-4 setbacks

The Heber City Planning Commission meeting on October 22, 2024, was primarily informational, featuring presentations on the future City Square plaza and the Envision Central Heber implementation. No formal decisions were made on these items. The Commission approved the consent agenda, which included the minutes from the September 24 and October 8 meetings, with a 7-0 vote.

• Approved consent agenda including 09.24.2024 & 10.08.2024 PC minutes (7-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the issuance of 2024 Water Revenue Bonds and their potential economic impact. The body will also consider ordinances regarding short-term rental zoning and the MTech annexation.

• Public hearing on 2024 Water Revenue Bonds
• Ordinance 2024-23: Temporary Zoning Regulation for Short Term Rentals
• Ordinance 2024-22: MTech Annexation and MDA for 890 West 100 South
• Interlocal agreement for police services between Heber City and Midway, UT
• Atlas Cell Tower Lease Agreement Proposal

The Heber City Council approved the MTech annexation and Master Development Agreement, accepted the Atlas Tower lease agreement for a cell tower on city property, and approved an interlocal agreement for police services with Midway. The council also continued the short-term rental ordinance to a future meeting for further discussion and revisions.

• Adopted Ordinance 2024-22 approving MTech annexation and MDA (4-0)
• Approved Atlas Tower lease agreement for cell tower on city property (4-0)
• Approved interlocal agreement for police services with Midway (4-0)
• Continued Ordinance 2024-23 on short-term rentals for further study (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including evidence purge and mayoral nominations (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Heber City Planning Commission will meet to review a preliminary condo plat and amendment for Power Industrial Park Lot 8. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from August 13, 2024.

• Power Industrial Park Lot 8 Amendment & Preliminary Condo Plat

The Heber City Planning Commission unanimously approved an amendment to Lot 8 of the Power Industrial Park and preliminary approval for condominiumization, with conditions including installation of backflow prevention devices on each unit. The consent agenda, including the August 13, 2024 minutes, was also approved 7-0. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included administrative updates and reports.

• Approved Power Industrial Park Lot 8 amendment and preliminary condo plat (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including 08.13.2024 minutes (7-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding the annexation of Resort-Crossings and MTech properties, as well as the issuance of sewer and irrigation revenue bonds. The council is also considering a temporary zoning ordinance for short-term rentals.

• Public hearing for Resort-Crossings (Harvest Village) annexation at Highway 40 and Highway 32
• Public hearing for Ordinance 2024-22 regarding MTech Annexation at 950 West Midway Lane
• Public hearings for Series 2024B Irrigation Revenue Bonds and Series 2024 Sewer Revenue Bonds
• Ordinance 2024-23 adopting a temporary zoning regulation for short-term rentals
• Red Rock Annexation Petition

The Heber City Council held public hearings on the North Village Crossings (Harvest Village) annexation and the MTech annexation, but took no final action on either that night. The Council approved the Red Rock annexation petition (4-0) and a $10,000 contribution to Peace House (5-0). The temporary short-term rental ordinance was continued to the next work meeting, and the naming of the pedestrian corridor 'C Street' was postponed pending community outreach.

• Approved Red Rock annexation petition (4-0, Johnston recused)
• Approved $10,000 contribution to Peace House (5-0)
• Continued short-term rental ordinance to next work meeting (5-0)
• Approved bandshell name 'Main Stage' (5-0)
• Postponed naming pedestrian corridor 'C Street' pending outreach (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda (5-0)
• Entered closed meeting for real property discussion (5-0)

Parks, Open Space, Trails, and Trees

The Animal Services Board is meeting to approve a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) from each entity. The board will also receive an update on staff and issues.

• MOU approval from each entity
• Update on Animal Services staff/issues

The Animal Services Board discussed ongoing issues including MOU negotiations, population figures, and fee schedules. The board agreed that Supervisor Justin Hatch will only be called out on weekends for dangerous or high-profile situations until a new officer is hired and trained. No formal votes were recorded on the agenda items, though a motion to table the previous minutes was noted but not voted on.

• Agreed to limit Supervisor Hatch's weekend call-outs to dangerous/high-profile situations until new hire is trained
• Discussed revising city/county codes regarding number of allowed animals
• Chief Sever volunteered to create standardized fee schedule for all jurisdictions
• Motion to table August minutes noted but not voted on
• MOU insurance section verbiage still under negotiation

Planning Commission

The Heber City Planning Commission will meet to discuss a proposal for an amendment to Day Care Standards. No action items are scheduled for this meeting.

• Discussion of proposed amendment to Day Care Standards by Tony Kohler

The Heber City Planning Commission held a work meeting to discuss proposed amendments to daycare standards, with staff recommending the city align its code with state requirements. No formal action was taken on the daycare proposal; the commission provided feedback and staff will continue working on the ordinance. The commission also approved the consent agenda, which included the August 27, 2024 draft minutes, and received updates on annexation and other city items.

• Approved consent agenda including 08.27.2024 draft minutes (6-0)
• Discussed daycare code amendments; no vote taken, staff to continue work
• Received update on Wasatch Highlands annexation policy plan amendment
• Received update on Crossings Resort Annexation
• Received update on Highlands Residential Subdivision preliminary plat approval

Parks, Open Space, Trails, and Trees

The Parks, Open Space, Trails, and Trees Advisory Committee will meet to receive updates on trail and tree projects. The body will hear a presentation regarding the Highlands Development and discuss the appointment of a new Health Department representative.

• Highlands Development presentation
• Appointment of Lana McNaughtan as Health Department Representative
• Cove Springs-Coyote Springs Park Connection update
• Bike Depot project update
• 300 South Trail Alignment engineering costs update

City Council

The Heber City Council will discuss annexation policies and potential development agreements during a work meeting. The regular meeting includes a decision on a residential subdivision at US-40 and Commons Boulevard and a discussion on city branding.

• Action item: Highlands Residential Subdivision Preliminary at US-40 and Commons Boulevard
• Resolution 2024-17 clarifying the street name for 920 East
• Discussion on Wasatch Highlands (SITLA & Christensen Lands) and Annexation Policy Plan
• Potential Development Agreement for Karl Malone Polaris Addition
• Branding for Pedestrian Pathway, Bandshell, and Festival Street

The Heber City Council approved the consent agenda, including meeting minutes and Resolution 2024-17 for 920 East street names, and granted preliminary subdivision approval for the Highlands residential project. The Council also discussed proposed annexations, a Karl Malone Polaris development agreement, downtown branding, and police/code enforcement updates.

• Approved consent agenda including Sep 3 and Aug 20 minutes, Resolution 2024-17, and POSTT committee nomination (5-0)
• Approved preliminary subdivision for the Highlands residential project (5-0)

Tree Subcommittee

The Tree Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss tree planting proposals for Muirfield Park and Vista Park. The committee will also review article ideas and approve minutes from the August 19, 2024 meeting.

• Muirfield Park proposal for trees along homes on the south side
• Tree suggestions for Vista Park
• Discussion of article ideas

The Heber City Tree Advisory Committee approved a proposal for 30 trees at Muirfield Park, with details to be forwarded to the city council for consideration. The committee also discussed tree species for Vista Park, postponed Main Street tree planting to spring, and will not meet again until January 2025.

• Approved Muirfield Park proposal for 30 trees
• Approved August 19, 2024 minutes
• Postponed Main Street tree planting to spring
• Scheduled next meeting for January 20, 2025

City Council

The City Council will discuss the issuance of water, sewer, and irrigation revenue bonds. The meeting also includes a review of the Crossings-Resort Annexation and a zone change for the Wasatch County Courts.

• Resolution 2024-10: Water Revenue Bonds up to $4,000,000
• Resolution 2024-15: Sewer Revenue Bonds up to $6,500,000
• Resolution 2024-16: Irrigation Revenue Bonds up to $2,000,000
• Cemetery Administration and Columbarium Project change order for $294,840
• Ordinance 2024-21: Wasatch County Courts Zone Change (1361 US-40)

The Heber City Council approved parameters resolutions for water, sewer, and irrigation revenue bonds, and approved a zone change for the Wasatch County Courts facility at 1361 S US-40. The Council also voted to increase the City Manager's salary to $208,293 and allocate funds for executive staff raises, while tabling decisions on the Crossings-Resort Annexation pending UDOT Environmental Impact Statement results.

• Approved Consent Agenda items 1 and 2, and approved item 3 regarding cemetery administration change order (4-1)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-10 authorizing up to $4,000,000 in Water Revenue Bonds (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-15 authorizing up to $6,500,000 in Sewer Revenue Bonds (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-16 authorizing up to $2,000,000 in Irrigation Revenue Bonds (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2024-21 for the Wasatch County Courts zone change from C-2 Commercial to IPF (5-0)
• Increased City Manager Matt Brower's salary to $208,293 and allocated $7,500 for qualifying staff raises, effective October (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Heber City Planning Commission will consider a site plan for the Edgewood Hangar Development and a preliminary subdivision for Highlands Residential. The commission will also hold a work meeting regarding the Central Heber Overlay Zone.

• Edgewood Hangar Development Site Plan at 158 W. 1780 S.
• Highlands Residential Subdivision Preliminary at Intersection of US-40 and Commons Boulevard
• Central Heber Overlay Zone work meeting

The Heber City Planning Commission approved two major items: the Edgewood Hangar Development site plan at 158 W. 1780 S. and the Highlands Residential Subdivision preliminary plat at US-40 and Commons Boulevard. Both approvals were unanimous (5-0). The commission also discussed the Central Heber Overlay Zone and received updates on city council actions, including a property tax increase and affordable housing efforts.

• Approved Edgewood Hangar Development site plan (5-0)
• Approved Highlands Residential Subdivision preliminary plat (5-0)
• Discussed Central Heber Overlay Zone (no action)
• Received update on City Council property tax increase approval
• Noted City Council approved Cemetery Section B landscaping contract
• Heard update on telecommunications code amendment discussion

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss a petition for annexation from Wasatch County. The session includes a work meeting to review telecommunications codes and public safety reports, followed by a regular meeting for official actions.

• Wasatch County Annexation Petition
• Potential Telecommunications Code Amendment
• Animal Control Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
• Contract award for Cemetery Section B Landscape Project construction
• Swearing in of three new police officers

The Heber City Council unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included an animal control MOU with Midway, Wasatch County, and Hideout, and a contract for the Cemetery Section B landscape project. The council also voted 4-0 to accept the Wasatch County annexation petition for further study. During the work meeting, the council reached consensus to proceed with negotiations for a cell tower height text amendment.

• Approved consent agenda including Animal Control MOU and Cemetery Section B landscape contract (5-0)
• Accepted Wasatch County Annexation Petition for further study (4-0)
• Consensus to proceed with negotiations for cell tower height text amendment with stealth requirements

General

The City Council is holding a special Truth in Taxation meeting. The body will conduct a public hearing and consider resolutions to adopt the budget and a certified tax rate for the 2024-2025 fiscal year.

• Public Hearing on Truth in Taxation
• Resolution 2024-08: Adopting Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget
• Resolution 2024-09: Adopting a Certified Tax Rate

The Heber City Council held a public hearing on a proposed property tax increase, hearing concerns from residents about rising costs and development. Following the hearing, the Council unanimously approved Resolution 2024-08 adopting the FY 2024-25 budget and Resolution 2024-09 adopting the certified tax rate, both by a 5-0 vote.

• Approved Resolution 2024-08 adopting FY 2024-25 budget (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-09 adopting certified tax rate (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to review the Central Heber Overlay Zone and conduct commission training. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from June and July 2024.

• Discussion of Central Heber Overlay Zone
• Planning Commission Training
• Approval of minutes for 06.25.2024, 07.09.2024, and 07.23.2024

The Heber City Planning Commission discussed the draft Central Heber Overlay Zone, which would create three sub-districts (infill, Midway Lane, and transition) with rules for housing types like ADUs, flag lots, and townhomes. No formal decision was made on the zone itself, but the Commission agreed to a tentative schedule for public outreach, including an open house on September 18, a public hearing on September 24, and a recommendation meeting on October 8. The Commission also approved the consent agenda and adjourned.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes from 06.25.2024, 07.09.2024, and 07.23.2024 (7-0)
• Agreed to tentative schedule for Central Heber Overlay Zone: prep meeting Sept 10, open house Sept 18, public hearing Sept 24, recommendation meeting Oct 8, Council work meetings Oct 15 and Nov 5, adoption Nov 19
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

Airport Advisory Board

The Airport Advisory Board will meet to discuss Hangar B and the Rates and Charges Policy. The meeting includes a discussion with Aeroplex Group Partner Ryan Leick.

• Hangar B discussion
• Rates and Charges Policy discussion

The Airport Advisory Board voted to recommend a package of fee increases and new fees to the City Council, including higher fuel flowage fees, a 3% annual landing fee increase with exemptions, a $2,000 monthly hangar rental rate for two city-owned hangars, a tiered commercial aeronautical permit fee, a $40 AOA access fee, a $100 monthly parking fee, a 10% rental car fee, and an apron fee increase. The board also tabled a lease extension request for Hangar B pending legal advice. The vote was 4-0 with two abstentions.

• Approved fee package recommendation to City Council (4-0, Talley and Phillips abstained)
• Tabled Hangar B lease extension pending city attorney input
• Approved fuel flowage fee increase to 10 cents/gallon avgas and 15 cents/gallon jet fuel effective Jan 2025
• Approved 3% annual landing fee increase for transient aircraft, exempting piston/electric under 8,000 lbs
• Approved $2,000/month rental rate for two city-owned hangars on hangar row
• Approved tiered commercial aeronautical permit fee ($500/$1,000/$2,000 based on gross income)
• Approved $40/year AOA access fee, one free per hangar/lease, cards deactivated Oct 15, 2024
• Approved $100/month parking fee, 10% rental car/TNC fee, and apron fee increase to $0.25/sq ft

City Council

The Heber City Council will discuss annexation policy, police service contracts, and a downtown revitalization plan. The meeting includes a public hearing on an annexation policy map and a resolution amending the personnel policy.

• Public hearing for Ordinance 2024-16 on annexation policy map
• Discussion on contract negotiations with Midway for law enforcement services
• Draft Central Heber Overlay Zone Code presentation
• Resolution 2024-14 amending the Personnel Policy
• Heber C. Kimball Legacy Foundation Donation Agreement

The Heber City Council approved Ordinance 2024-16 amending the Annexation Policy Plan Expansion Area Map, a $50,000 donation agreement with the Heber C. Kimball Legacy Foundation, Resolution 2024-14 amending the Personnel Policy, and an amendment to the City Manager's contract for a monthly vehicle allowance. The council also discussed downtown revitalization, the Central Heber Overlay Zone, MTech annexation, and street standards, but took no final action on those items.

• Approved Ordinance 2024-16 amending Annexation Policy Plan (4-0)
• Approved $50,000 donation to Heber C. Kimball Legacy Foundation (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-14 amending Personnel Policy (4-0)
• Approved City Manager contract amendment for vehicle allowance (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including July 16 minutes (3-0, Phillips abstained)
• Postponed Central Heber Replacements Project update to next meeting (amended motion)
• Postponed Jordanelle Ridge Open Space Agreement to future meeting

Airport Advisory Board

The Airport Advisory Board will hold a special meeting to discuss the airport's Rates and Charges Policy. The session includes presentations from Curt Castagna and Ryan Leick of the Aeroplex Group.

• Discussion of Rates and Charges Policy

The board reviewed a self-sufficient budget and rate-setting study presented by Aeroplex Group Partners. No formal actions were taken on the rates, and a follow-up meeting will be held within 30 days to finalize budget and revenue fees.

• Approved March 13, 2024, meeting minutes (6-0)

Planning Commission

The Heber City Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a zoning map amendment and two master development agreements. The commission will also review a site plan for School House Academy.

• Zoning Map Amendment for Wasatch County Courts at 1361 South Hwy 40
• Master Development Agreement for OCT Properties at 460 West 200 S.
• Master Development Agreement Amendment for College Downs & Finch Creek Developments at University Ave. and Hwy 40
• Site Plan for School House Academy at 700 School House Way

The Heber City Planning Commission voted 6-0 to forward a positive recommendation for a zoning map amendment for the Wasatch County Courts property at 1361 South Hwy 40, changing it from C-2 to Institutional and Public Utilities. The commission also voted 5-2 to continue the OCT Properties townhome project, directing staff to return with a revised plan for four units with amenities and one affordable housing unit. A third item, the College Downs and Finch Creek development agreement amendment, was continued 5-0 for further investigation into fire access, UDOT alignment, and property ownership. The commission approved the School House Academy site plan 6-0.

• Approved positive recommendation for Wasatch County Courts zoning change to Institutional and Public Utilities (6-0)
• Continued OCT Properties townhome project, directing staff to revise plan to four units with amenities and one affordable unit (5-2)
• Continued College Downs and Finch Creek MDA amendment for further study on fire access, UDOT alignment, and property ownership (5-0)
• Approved School House Academy site plan at 700 School House Way (6-0)

Tree Subcommittee

The Tree Advisory Committee will discuss planting trees along the edge of Muirfield Park and review the health of trees in Heber. The meeting includes a presentation on tree health and a discussion on committee membership.

• Approval of April 15, 2024 minutes
• Discussion on planting trees at Muirfield Park
• Review of water sources for park plantings
• Presentation on tree health in Heber
• Discussion on committee member openings

City Council

The City Council will hold a work meeting to review the Dark Sky Ordinance, day care facility policies, and the city's annexation policy plan. The regular meeting includes votes on sign code updates, a subdivision vacation, and a Community Reinvestment Agency interlocal agreement.

• Ordinance 2024-14: Update to City Sign Code Section 18.104.050
• Ordinance 2024-15: Vacating Fitzgerald Small Subdivision
• Discussion on North Village Harvest Village (Crossings/Resort Annexation)
• Letter of Support for UDOT's Environmental Impact Study for Heber Valley Corridor
• Community Reinvestment Agency Interlocal Agreement

The City Council approved several items via consent agenda, including a sign code update and the vacating of the Fitzgerald Small Subdivision. The Council also voted to support a unified interlocal letter for UDOT's Environmental Impact Study regarding the Heber Valley Corridor.

• Approved Ordinance 2024-14 updating City Sign Code Section 18.104.050 (3-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2024-15 vacating Fitzgerald Small Subdivision (3-0)
• Approved Amended Civil Legal Services Agreement (3-0)
• Approved June 18 and July 2, 2024 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved letter of support for UDOT's Environmental Impact Study process (3-0)
• Directed staff to research history and grant options for donated historic cabins
• Reached consensus for staff to proceed with amending the Annexation Policy Plan

Planning Commission

The Heber City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding updates to the Sign Code's landscaping requirements. The commission will also consider a site plan and CUP approval for the Wasatch County Courts Expansion and an amendment to the Annexation Policy Plan.

• Public hearing on Sign Code landscaping updates
• Site plan and CUP approval request for Wasatch County Courts Expansion
• Amendment to the Annexation Policy Plan
• Approval of June 11, 2024, draft minutes

The Commission recommended a city-wide change to monument sign landscaping requirements to the City Council. It also approved a site plan and conditional use permit for the Wasatch County Courts expansion. A motion regarding the Annexation Policy Plan was not recorded due to audio issues.

• Recommended to City Council removing the 6-foot landscaping requirement for monument signs on major thoroughfares (5-0)
• Approved Site Plan and CUP for Wasatch County Courts Expansion at 1364 US 40 (5-0)
• Approved June 11, 2024 draft minutes (5-0)

City Council

The Heber City Council will meet to consider the Central Heber Replacements Project – Modified Phase 1C. The council will review a construction contract and Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) approval.

• Construction contract and GMP approval for Central Heber Replacements Project – Modified Phase 1C

The Heber City Council approved a modified scope for Phase 1C of the Central Heber water and sewer replacement project. This approval addresses a budget shortfall of approximately $2.29 million due to inflationary costs. The council set a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) of $9,757,952.46 for the construction contract.

• Approved modified Phase 1C scope with $2,286,642 budget shortfall (4-0)
• Approved GMP of $9,757,952.46 for construction contract (4-0)

Planning Commission

The commission will hold a public hearing regarding a proposed amendment to the Annexation Policy Plan. The meeting also includes reviews of the MTech annexation and the OK3 Air Hangar site plan.

• Public hearing for proposed amendment to the Annexation Policy Plan
• MTech Annexation at approximately 1000 West 100 South
• OK3 Air Hangar Site Plan at 1980 Airport Rd.

The Heber Planning Commission held a public hearing for a proposed amendment to the Annexation Policy Plan, taking no immediate action while awaiting further county coordination. The commission voted to approve the MTech Annexation at approximately 1000 West 100 South and approved the OK3 Air Hangar site plan at 1980 Airport Road. Additionally, staff provided a communication update regarding past City Council discussions on affordable housing and budget adjustments.

• Held public hearing for proposed Annexation Policy Plan amendment with no action taken (4-0)
• Approved MTech Annexation at approximately 1000 West 100 South (4-0)
• Approved OK3 Air Hangar site plan at 1980 Airport Rd. (4-0)

City Council

The council will hold public hearings regarding the FY24 final budget amendment, a consolidated fee schedule, and interfund loans. The agenda also includes presentations on housing strategy and potential updates to sign code landscaping requirements.

• Public hearing for FY24 Final Amendment and Budget Resolution 2024-07
• Public hearing on Consolidated Fee Schedule and Ordinance 2024-13
• Public hearing for Interfund Loans Resolution 2024-12
• Potential sign code updates regarding landscaping around monument signs
• Authorization to purchase real estate in Heber City

The City Council approved a memorandum of understanding for the Harvest Village Crossings annexation and enacted seasonal fireworks restrictions. The council also adopted a new consolidated fee schedule and approved a budget amendment and interfund loans for a cemetery building.

• Approved Harvest Village Crossings Annexation MOU with Wasatch County (4-1)
• Approved Budget Resolution 2024-07 for FY24 Final Amendment (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2024-13 for Consolidated Fee Schedule (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-12 for interfund loans for Cemetery Admin Building (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-13 enacting seasonal fireworks restrictions (5-0)
• Approved June 4, 2024, meeting minutes (5-0)

Airport Advisory Board

The Airport Advisory Board will discuss the Rates and Charges Policy during this special meeting. Curt Castagna and Ryan Leick from Aeroplex Group Partner are scheduled to present on the topic. The board will also consider approving minutes from the March 13, 2024, meeting.

• Review of Rates and Charges Policy
• Approval of March 13, 2024, meeting minutes

The Heber City Airport Advisory Board approved the March 13, 2024, meeting minutes and adjourned the special meeting at 8:38 p.m. The board also heard public comments regarding a high school chukar pen proposal and Quant Aviation Services inquiries, and received a presentation on the airport's rates and charges policy from Aeroplex Group Partners.

• Approved March 13, 2024, meeting minutes (6-0)
• Adjourned the meeting at 8:38 p.m.

Parks, Open Space, Trails, and Trees

The committee will review updates on the Cove Springs-Coyote Springs Park Connection, Bike Depot, and 300 South Trail Alignment. Discussion also includes committee attendance requirements and a call for volunteers for the Heber Market on Main bike check.

• Cove Springs-Coyote Springs Park Connection update
• Bike Depot update
• 300 South Trail Alignment presentation
• Heber Market on Main Bike Check volunteer request

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review a site plan for Old Mill Village. The commission will also consider approving the draft minutes from the May 28, 2024, meeting.

• Old Mill Village site plan review
• Approval of May 28, 2024, draft minutes

The Planning Commission approved a site plan to transform a two-lot commercial subdivision into a 12-unit mixed-use development. The project includes commercial and retail spaces on the first and second floors with residential units on the third floor. Approval is subject to two findings and five conditions identified by staff.

• Approved Old Mill Village Site Plan (4-1)
• Approved May 28, 2024 draft minutes (5-0)

City Council

The council will conduct public hearings regarding the FY2025 tentative budget and unbilled services for various water and stormwater funds. The agenda also includes discussions on a new utility notification system and an annexation petition.

• Public hearing on FY2025 Tentative Budget
• Public hearing on unbilled services for culinary water, sewer, stormwater, and irrigation funds
• Development agreement for proposed signs at 744 North Highway 40
• Agreement for Jardine-Lythgoe to serve as General Contractor for Cemetery Admin Building Construction
• Update to US-40 North Access Agreement with UDOT & Wasatch County

The Council approved a construction agreement for a new Cemetery Administration Building and a sign agreement for Smith's Marketplace. They also approved an update to the US-40 North Access Agreement and a municipal salaries ordinance. A petition for the Bush annexation failed to receive majority support but will proceed per state code.

• Approved agreement with Jardine-Lythgoe for Cemetery Admin Building construction (4-0)
• Approved sign agreement for Smith's Marketplace limited to 15-foot height (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2024-12 regarding municipal salaries (4-0)
• Approved update to US-40 North Access Agreement with UDOT and Wasatch County (4-0)
• Approved continuing the practice of providing unbilled utility services to the City (4-0)
• Bush annexation petition failed (2-1), but process proceeds per State Code 10-2-405
• Accepted Consent Agenda including May 21 meeting minutes (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Heber City Planning Commission will meet to consider an action item regarding a site plan for an airport T-Hangar. The commission will also review minutes from April meetings.

• Airport T-Hangar Site Plan at 620 W. Airport Road

The Heber City Planning Commission approved the Airport T-Hangar Site Plan at 620 W. Airport Road, a 17-unit condominium complex on 1.45 acres of airport property, with Staff's findings and conditions. The motion added a provision that the project only move forward if the City Attorney's conditions are met; the Commission left the condominium-plat issue to the City Attorney. The Commission also approved the 04.09.2024 and 04.23.2024 minutes on the consent agenda, 6-0. No work meeting or administrative items were held.

• Approved Airport T-Hangar Site Plan at 620 W. Airport Road with Staff findings and conditions, conditioned on the City Attorney's conditions being met (6-0)
• Approved 04.09.2024 and 04.23.2024 minutes on the Consent Agenda (6-0)
• Left the condominium-plat question to the City Attorney's jurisdiction rather than addressing it in the motion

City Council

The City Council will discuss rezoning requests and a wastewater delivery agreement. The body is also reviewing on-street parking regulations and funding for a cemetery administration building.

• Rezone of 167 West Center from Residential to C-3 Commercial
• Agreement for Wastewater Delivery and Dissolution of the Giles Special Services District
• Ordinance 2024-11 Amending On-Street Parking Regulations
• Development agreement for proposed signs at 744 North Highway 40
• Cemetery Administration Building Project Funding

The City Council approved amendments to the on-street parking code and a wastewater delivery agreement for the Giles Special Services District. Requests for a property rezone and a Smith's Marketplace sign development agreement were tabled or deferred.

• Approved May 7, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved July 4, 2024 Red White and Blue Festival Sponsorship (5-0)
• Approved wastewater delivery agreement and dissolution of Giles Special Services District with $5,000 fee per additional connection (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2024-11 amending parking code to allow RVs on street for 36 hours per week and prohibit parking on sidewalks (5-0)
• Tabled Smith's Marketplace sign development agreement pending smaller design and landscape plan
• Deferred decision on 167 West Center rezone pending project plan
• Postponed Center Creek Commercial Zone Change to an undetermined date

City Council

The City Council will hold a budget workshop and consider the tentative adoption of the 2024-2025 fiscal year budget. The meeting includes discussions on the Central Heber Overlay Zone implementation and various city contracts.

• Tentative adoption of the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget
• Ordinance 2024-10 regarding Park Landscape Drawings and Specifications
• Contract modification for Heritage Farms Parkway Construction Engineering Services with Horrocks Engineers
• Renewal of Timpanogos Valley Theater lease for the Social Hall
• Formal award of Heber City Trails, Arts, and Parks tax revenue to grant recipients

The City Council tentatively adopted the 2024-2025 fiscal year budget and approved several contracts and donations. The council also established new landscaping standards for public parks and set the schedule for Main Street banners.

• Tentatively adopted 2024-2025 fiscal year budget (5-0)
• Approved $11,000 donation to Wasatch Children's Justice Center (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2024-10 for Park Landscape Drawings and Specifications (5-0)
• Approved contract extension for Heritage Farms Parkway engineering services (5-0)
• Approved 2024 Main Street banner calendar as proposed by Public Works (4-1)
• Approved Consent Agenda including April 16 and May 1 minutes and fleet liquidation (5-0)

City Council

The City Council is meeting for a special session to conduct the first budget workshop for Fiscal Year 2024-2025. Finance Manager Sara Nagel will lead the four-hour discussion on the city's budget.

• Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget Workshop Part One
• Proclamation of a National Day of Prayer on May 2, 2024

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a development agreement for a multi-tenant sign at 744 North Main Street. The commission will also consider rezoning 167 West Center Street from RC to C-3 and discuss the Central Heber Overlay Zone process.

• Public hearing for a multi-tenant sign development agreement at 744 North Main Street
• Zoning amendment for 167 West Center Street from RC to C-3
• Discussion of the Central Heber Overlay Zone process

The Heber City Planning Commission voted 3-2 to forward a positive recommendation to rezone 167 West Center Street from RC (Residential Commercial) to C-3 (Central Commercial), with a required development agreement limiting height to three stories. The Commission also voted 7-0 to recommend a Development Agreement for a multi-tenant sign at 744 North Main Street. The rezone vote had two commissioners opposed and one, Commissioner Robert Wilson, not voting. The meeting included a work meeting item on the Central Heber Overlay Zone process, but the minutes record no decision on it.

• Approved 03.26.2024 minutes on consent agenda (7-0)
• Forwarded positive recommendation for Development Agreement for multi-tenant sign at 744 North Main Street (7-0)
• Forwarded positive recommendation to rezone 167 West Center Street from RC to C-3 with development agreement limiting height to three stories (3-2; Commissioners Gunn and Hewlett opposed; Commissioner Wilson did not vote)
• Adjourned meeting (all aye)

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss park standards and the Monument of the Americas. The body is deciding on a parks development agreement with Wasatch County and a development agreement for School House Academy.

• Wasatch County Parks Development Agreement
• Arts Advisory Committee TAP Grant Scorecard Final Recommendations
• Ordinance 2024-09 School House Academy Development Agreement
• Amended and Restated Sewer Connection Agreement for Dickman Legacy Ranch
• Park Standards and Specifications discussion

The Heber City Council unanimously approved a development agreement with Wasatch County for the Cowboy Village RV rodeo campground, adding requirements for parking strategies and dark-sky compliant lighting. The Council also approved the final recommendations for the Trails, Arts, and Parks (TAP) grant fund, which generated $44,000 in revenue. Additionally, the Council approved Ordinance 2024-09 for the School House Academy daycare and an amended sewer connection agreement for Dickman Legacy Ranch.

• Approved Wasatch County Parks Development Agreement for Cowboy Village RV campground (5-0)
• Approved TAP grant scorecard final recommendations for $44,000 in funding (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2024-09 School House Academy Development Agreement (5-0)
• Approved Amended and Restated Sewer Connection Agreement for Dickman Legacy Ranch (4-0, one recusal)
• Approved April 2, 2024 City Council Meeting Minutes (5-0)
• Proclaimed May 19-25, 2024 as Public Works Week
• Presented Mayor's Award to IT Director Anthon Beales
• Agreed to provide bi-annual updates on board memberships

Tree Subcommittee

The committee scheduled Arbor Day for May 17, 2024, at Daniels Canyon Elementary School. Members agreed to place a large blue spruce, named the Heber Community Tree, by the flag pole in the main park. The Main Street trees project remains on hold pending UDOT and bypass plan approvals.

• Scheduled Arbor Day for May 17, 2024, at Daniels Canyon Elementary School
• Approved placing a large blue spruce 'Heber Community Tree' by the main park flag pole
• Determined private trees are nuisances only if dead and threatening public areas

Planning Commission

The commission will discuss an amendment to the Heber City Annexation Policy Plan. A proposed zoning amendment for 167 West Center Street has been cancelled and will return on April 23.

• Amendment to the Heber City Annexation Policy Plan
• Cancelled: Zoning Amendment for 167 West Center Street

The Planning Commission approved the minutes from the March 12, 2024 meeting. A zoning amendment for 167 West Center Street was cancelled. The commission held a work meeting to discuss updating the city's annexation policy plan map.

• Approved 03.12.2024 Minutes (6-0)
• Cancelled zoning amendment for 167 West Center Street

City Council

The City Council will hold a work meeting to discuss the Celebration Workforce Housing MDA and the North Village Crossings Annexation. The regular meeting includes a vote on updating the Heber Valley Airport fees schedule and a review of bids for a cemetery administration building.

• Resolution 2024-06 to update Heber Valley Airport based aircraft definitions, landing fees, and ground lease rates
• Celebration Workforce Housing MDA discussion
• North Village Crossings Annexation (Harvest Village) discussion
• Review of bids for Cemetery Administration Building
• Proclamation of Arbor Day Celebration May 17, 2024

The City Council unanimously approved updates to the Heber Valley Airport fee schedule and the schedule for the Spring Community Cleanup and Unity Event. The Council also reached a consensus to continue negotiations for two separate development projects: Celebration Workforce Housing and North Village Crossings.

• Approved Resolution 2024-06 updating Heber Valley Airport landing fees and lease rates (5-0)
• Approved Spring Community Cleanup and Unity Event activities for June 8, 2024 (5-0)
• Approved March 19, 2024, meeting minutes (5-0)
• Consensus to continue negotiations for Celebration Workforce Housing MDA
• Consensus to continue MDA negotiation process for North Village Crossings Annexation
• Tabled Cemetery Administration Building bids due to costs exceeding budget by $2M-$2.5M

Planning Commission

The Heber City Planning Commission is meeting to consider a development agreement and a zoning change. The body will hold a public hearing regarding a specific educational site and review a request to change a property's zoning classification.

• Public hearing for Development Agreement for School House Academy at approximately 700 S School House Way
• Zoning amendment for 167 West Center Street to change from RC (Residential Commercial) to C-3 (Central Commercial)

The Planning Commission approved a development agreement for a daycare facility at 700 S School House Way. A requested zoning amendment for a property at 167 West Center Street was continued to a future meeting.

• Approved Development Agreement for School House Academy at 700 S School House Way (7-0)
• Continued Zoning Amendment for 167 West Center Street from RC to C-3 (7-0)

Parks, Open Space, Trails, and Trees

The Parks, Open Space, Trails, and Trees Advisory Committee is meeting to review updates on Muirfield Nature Park and TAP Tax funding. The body will also discuss preparations for a bicycle safety event and the marking of a formal trail system.

• Initial marking of a formal trail system along 300 South and the west side of the city
• Bicycle Safety at Safe Kids Fair on May 6th at the Event Center Parking Lot (Southfield Rd)
• Updates on Muirfield Nature Park
• Ride Wasatch Proposal updates regarding partial funding
• Discussion on changing the meeting date to the 4th Wednesday of the month

The Parks, Open Space, Trails, and Trees Advisory Committee reviewed updates on trail projects, including secured funding for engineering work on the Rail with Trail and Center Street Trail. The committee discussed potential grant applications and a conceptual design for a trail depot at the Heber Train Depot. No formal decisions, approvals, or votes were recorded in these minutes; the meeting served as a status update and planning session.

• Reported $16k secured for Rail with Trail engineering change order
• Reported $10k secured for Center Street Trail engineering
• Noted Rail with Trail ranked #20 in UTN Tier 1 projects
• Noted Deer Creek Trail ranked #40 in UTN Tier 1 projects
• Noted Phoston Spur Trail ranked #29 in UTN Tier 1 projects
• Confirmed Tori B's seat on POSTT committee is vacant
• Confirmed next meeting date as March 21, 2024

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a budget amendment for Fiscal Year 2023-2024. The body is also deciding on several construction contracts and updates to zoning and utility codes.

• Public hearing and resolution for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 budget amendment
• Contract awards for 900 North Mill Road Roundabout and Main Street Park/200 South improvements
• Ordinance 2024-02 updating C-3 Commercial Zone design and parking regulations
• Wasatch Back Economic Summit sponsorship of $5,000
• Pay scale and policy adjustments for the Heber City Police Department

The Council approved several construction contracts, including a $2.79M bid for Main Street Park and a $681,782 roundabout project. They passed updates to the C-3 Commercial Zone including a 10% affordable housing dedication and updated the police department pay scale.

• Approved $2,793,385 contract with Maddox Construction for Main Street Park and 200 South improvements (4-0)
• Approved $681,782.90 contract with Horrock's Engineers for 900 North Mill Road roundabout (5-0)
• Passed C-3 Zone Ordinance update with 10% affordable housing dedication (5-0)
• Approved $5,000 sponsorship for Wasatch Back Economic Summit (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-05 adjusting Heber City Police Department pay scale (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-02 updating Code of Conduct and Ethics without enforcement section (4-1)
• Approved Resolution 2024-04 for budget amendment (5-0)
• Approved utility bill code update for unoccupied residence exceptions (5-0)

Tree Subcommittee

The committee is discussing a plan for parks and downtown main street trees to present to the City Council. Members are also reviewing whether a private resident's tree can be deemed a public nuisance and selecting a tree for the main park.

• Planning for Arbor Day at Daniels Summit Elementary
• Plan for parks and downtown main street trees
• Discussion on private resident trees as public nuisances
• Selection of a large blue spruce or other suggestions for the main park

The committee scheduled Arbor Day for May 17, 2024, at Daniels Canyon Elementary School, featuring a tree planting activity and poster contest. Members approved the placement of a large blue spruce, designated as the Heber Community Tree, near the flag pole at the main park. Other projects, including Main Street tree planting and the arboretum grant, remain in planning or on hold.

• Confirmed Arbor Day for May 17, 2024
• Approved placement of Heber Community Tree at main park
• Main Street tree project placed on hold
• Initiated soil sampling for Muirfield Park arboretum

Airport Advisory Board

The Airport Advisory Board will meet to elect a Chair and Vice-Chair and approve the 2024 meeting schedule. The board will also review the Airport Manager's quarterly report and discuss airport operations.

• Discussion on the Glider Park
• Update on T-Hangars
• Discussion of base requirements for landing fees
• Selection of AAB Chair and Vice-Chair
• Approval of 2024 AAB meeting dates and schedule

The Heber City Airport Advisory Board voted to recommend that the City Council follow Utah State law's definition of a base aircraft and require registration to Heber Valley Airport, and separately to amend the airport code so small aircraft are 0-7,999 pounds and large aircraft 8,000 pounds and above. The board also approved its 2024 meeting schedule with meetings moved to 4 p.m., and re-selected Jason Talley as chair and Bill Tew as vice chair. Earlier, the board approved the 10.19.23 draft minutes. A presentation on a proposed glider park drew no board action; the presenter sought only permanent recognition of the glider area.

• Approved 10.19.23 draft minutes (unanimous, no votes recorded against)
• Recommended City Council follow Utah State law definition of base aircraft and require registration to Heber Valley Airport (unanimous)
• Recommended City Council amend airport code: small aircraft 0-7,999 lbs, large aircraft 8,000 lbs and above (unanimous)
• Approved 2024 AAB meeting schedule with meeting time changed to 4 p.m. (unanimous)
• Re-selected Jason Talley as chair and Bill Tew as vice chair (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 8 p.m.

Arts Advisory Committee

The committee will review Tap Art grant applications and compile the 2023 application scorecard. Members will provide recommendations for 2024 grant funds based on scoring outcomes.

• Review of Tap Art grant applications
• Compiling of 2023 application scorecard
• Recommendations for 2024 grant funds

Planning Commission

The Heber City Planning Commission will review a conditional use request for a business and discuss rules for day cares. The body will also address commission training and city council communications.

• Conditional Use request for The Puppy Palace at 450 W 910 S, Suite 300
• Discussion of Commercial Day Cares as a Conditional Use in Residential Zones
• Discussion of 2024 Planning Commission Training

The Heber City Planning Commission approved a conditional use for The Puppy Palace, a pet kennel at 450 W 910 S, Suite 300, voting 6-0. The commission also approved the February 13, 2024 minutes on consent, 6-0. In a work meeting, the commission discussed a proposed commercial daycare as a conditional use in residential zones near Rocky Mountain Middle School; no action was taken, and the item will return as a public hearing in two weeks. The commission then adjourned 6-0.

• Approved conditional use for The Puppy Palace at 450 W 910 S, Suite 300 (6-0)
• Approved February 13, 2024 minutes on consent agenda (6-0)
• Moved The Puppy Palace item from consent to action for discussion
• Discussed commercial daycare conditional use in residential zones; no action taken, public hearing set for two weeks
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

City Council

The Heber City Council is holding a regular meeting with several action items, including a 60-minute discussion on Heber Valley Corridor updates, a proposed hangar master lease or amendment at Heber Airport for aeronautical activity, an animal control memorandum of understanding, a city branding update, and a potential Evans Property acquisition. These are discussion items, not final decisions.

• Discuss Heber Valley Corridor updates (60 min)
• Discuss hangar term sheet / new master lease or amendment at Heber Airport for aeronautical activity
• Discuss Animal Control MOU with Police Chief
• City branding update
• Evans Property acquisition discussion

The Heber City Council approved a new Master Lease Agreement for aeronautical activity at Heber Airport, authorizing the City Manager to execute it with the staff report's findings and conditions plus a 1% of gross revenues obligation from the prior October 3rd agreement. The council also approved a property acquisition and right-of-way contract for the Evans' property. Both votes passed 4-0, with Council Member Phillips absent. Other items were discussion only: UDOT gave an update on the Heber Valley Corridor bypass and environmental impact study, animal control was discussed with no approval needed, and the city branding update was continued to a future meeting.

• Approved new Master Lease Agreement for aeronautical activity at Heber Airport, authorizing City Manager to execute it (4-0)
• Approved property acquisition and right-of-way contract for the Evans' property (4-0)
• Animal Control MOU discussed; City Manager said no council approval was needed at that time
• City branding update discussed; consultant to return to a future meeting with updated ideas
• Heber Valley Corridor bypass update received; council consensus supported protecting the North Fields while working with UDOT and the County

City Council

The Heber City Council will hold a work meeting and regular meeting to discuss and potentially act on several items, including a rezone request, a subdivision approval, and updates to the C-3 commercial zone regulations. The regular meeting includes action items on ordinances and resolutions, as well as public comments and general business updates.

• Potential rezone of property from R-3 Residential to C-3 Commercial at 167 West Center
• Ordinance 2024-06 Witt Cottages (Industrial Road Cottages) MDA
• Jordanelle Ridge (Fitzgerald) Preliminary Subdivision
• Ordinance 2024-02 Updating C-3 Commercial Zone, Design Criteria, and Parking Regulations
• Resolution 2024-03 to delay North Fields Open Space decision until UDOT EIS is complete

The City Council granted conditional preliminary approval for the Jordanelle Ridge subdivision and approved a new investment strategy for PTIF funds. The Council also updated the BMP zone regulations and modified a Master Development Agreement for the Witt Cottages project.

• Approved reallocation of PTIF funds to Meeder Public Funds Inc (3-0)
• Approved Witt Cottages MDA with a perpetual easement for a future trail (3-0)
• Granted conditional preliminary approval for Jordanelle Ridge subdivision (3-0)
• Adopted BMP zone changes via Ordinance 2024-04, excluding tattoo parlors and pawn shops (3-0)
• Declined to adopt Resolution 2024-03 regarding North Fields Open Space; directed City Manager to consult UDOT (3-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including January 20 and February 6 minutes (3-0)

Parks, Open Space, Trails, and Trees

The Parks, Open Space, Trails, and Trees Advisory Committee is reviewing funding updates for local trail projects. The committee is also discussing updates regarding Muirfield Nature Park and an open committee seat.

• $16k funding secured for Rail with Trail engineering change order
• $10k funding secured for Center Street Trail engineering
• Muirfield Nature Park updates
• Ride Wasatch Proposal partial funding updates
• Bicycle Safety at Safe Kids Fair (Spring 2024)

The committee received updates on trail engineering funding and project rankings within the Utah Trail Network. No formal votes were recorded, but budget recommendations were prepared for city council review.

• Confirmed next meeting for March 21, 2024, at 4:00 pm

Planning Commission

The Heber City Planning Commission is meeting to consider a commercial site plan for a cemetery administrative building. The commission will also review minutes from the January 23, 2024 meeting.

• Commercial Site Plan for Cemetery Administrative Building at 680 North 550 East

The Heber City Planning Commission approved a commercial site plan for a Cemetery Administrative Building at 680 North 550 East, voting 6-0. The design includes columbariums with nearly 1,300 niches, parking, and a courtyard, and staff recommended approval with conditions, noting Engineering had final changes needed before final approval. The Commission also approved the January 23, 2024 draft minutes 6-0. Administrative updates from Planner Kohler reported City Council actions, including adopting a Capital Facilities Master Plan, repealing HOA provisions for short-term rentals, and planning Code of Conduct training for the Commission.

• Approved Cemetery Administrative Building commercial site plan at 680 North 550 East (6-0)
• Approved January 23, 2024 draft minutes on consent agenda (6-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (6-0)

Arts Advisory Committee

The committee will review the process and criteria for scoring 2023 arts applications. Members will also discuss marketing and branding for TAP Arts applications and establish a review schedule.

• Completion of 2023 application scorecard weights
• Marketing and branding for TAP Arts applications
• Application screening and quality control process
• Review of February 6 City Council presentation

The committee discussed a social media schedule for application reminders and established a weighted scoring system for reviewing submissions. Mark Smedley will create score sheets based on specific criteria, and Missy Maughan will develop a rubric.

• Scheduled social media reminders for February 20, early March, and March 11
• Established a weighted scoring system for applications (Community Benefits 35%, Community Need 25%, History/Implementation 20%, Budget 10%, Timeline 10%)
• Determined that 10% of collected funds will be awarded
• Scheduled next meeting for March 19 from 4-6pm to review applications

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on the adoption of the Heber City Facilities Master Plan. The body is also deciding on the use of eminent domain for a roundabout on Heritage Farms Parkway and updates to C-3 Commercial Zone regulations.

• Public Hearing: Ordinance 2024-03 Adopting the Heber City Facilities Master Plan
• Approval of eminent domain for a roundabout on Heritage Farms Parkway
• Ordinance 2024-02 updating C-3 Commercial Zone design criteria and parking regulations
• Ordinance 2024-05 removing Section 5.26.045 Notice of Short-Term Rental Restriction
• Resolution 2024-01 regarding Heber Light and Power Board of Director's Compensation

The Heber City Council adopted Ordinance 2024-03, approving the Heber City Facilities Master Plan including capital facilities plans, impact fee facility plans, and impact fee analyses, on a 4-1 vote with Council Member Barney opposed. The Council also approved filing an eminent domain action on the Evans property for a roundabout at Heritage Farms Parkway and Mill Road (4-1), adopted Ordinance 2024-05 removing the short-term rental notice restriction (5-0), elected Aaron Cheatwood as Mayor Pro Tem (4-1), and approved the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget and Policy Priorities (5-0). Ordinance 2024-02 updating the C-3 Commercial Zone was continued to the February 20, 2024 meeting.

• Adopted Ordinance 2024-03 approving the Heber City Facilities Master Plan, Capital Facilities Plans, Impact Fee Facility Plans, and Impact Fee Analyses (4-1, Barney no)
• Approved filing of eminent domain action on the Evans property for a roundabout at Heritage Farms Parkway and Mill Road (4-1, Barney no); amended to have Council Members Johnston and Cheatwood join mediation
• Adopted Ordinance 2024-05 removing Section 5.26.045 Notice of Short-Term Rental Restriction (5-0)
• Elected Aaron Cheatwood as Mayor Pro Tem (4-1, Cheatwood no)
• Approved Council's Fiscal Year 2025 Budget and Policy Priorities (5-0)
• Continued Ordinance 2024-02 updating the C-3 Commercial Zone, C-3 Design Criteria, and parking regulations to the February 20, 2024 meeting (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including January 16, 2024 and January 18, 2024 minutes, quarterly police evidence disposition, Planning Commission and Audit Committee nominees, and Resolution 2024-01 on Heber Light and Power Board compensation (5-0)
• Extended the meeting until 10:30 p.m. (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Heber City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding permitted uses in the Business and Manufacturing Park (BMP) Zone. The commission will also consider a preliminary subdivision request for Jordanelle Ridge Village 2 - Fitzgerald.

• Public hearing for update to permitted uses in the Business and Manufacturing Park (BMP) Zone
• Preliminary subdivision approval request for Jordanelle Ridge Village 2 - Fitzgerald

The Heber City Planning Commission voted 6-0 to recommend approval of updated permitted uses in the Business and Manufacturing Park (BMP) Zone, adding that the Council should consider a future zone change if the area's needs keep shifting. In a separate action, the Commission approved preliminary subdivision approval for Jordanelle Ridge Village 2 - Fitzgerald, 5-0, with Commissioner Phil Jordan recused. The Commission also approved the January 9, 2024 minutes on consent and adjourned. No final zoning change was decided; the BMP item is only a recommendation to the City Council.

• Recommended approval of updated permitted uses in the BMP Zone, with a note that Council consider a future zone change (6-0)
• Approved preliminary subdivision for Jordanelle Ridge Village 2 - Fitzgerald, 52 single-family lots and 303 townhomes, with staff conditions (5-0)
• Approved the January 9, 2024 Planning Commission minutes on consent (6-0)
• Commissioner Phil Jordan recused himself from the Jordanelle Ridge Fitzgerald item
• Adjourned the meeting (6-0)

Tree Subcommittee

The Heber City Tree Committee is discussing whether the city can remove private trees deemed a danger to the public. The committee also reviewed a vision plan for Main Street and noted the postponement of school tree trimming until spring.

• Discussion on whether private trees deemed a danger to the public can be removed by the city
• Vision plan for Main Street created by Christian
• Postponement of school tree trimming until spring
• Community of the year award from the Utah Community Forestry Council

City Council

The City Council is conducting a strategic planning meeting to discuss downtown transformation, branding, and parking. The body will also coordinate with the Wasatch County Council and Heber Valley Railroad Board on regional boundaries and recreation. The session concludes with a determination of policy and budget priorities for FY 24-25.

• Discussion on preserving the 50 West pedestrian path
• Review of CRA Interlocal Agreements status
• Presentation on Art & Recreation District Vision by Consor
• Discussion on Heber Urban Boundary and Heber Valley Corridor
• Review of Downtown Heber roadway cross sections

The Heber City Council met on January 20, 2024 for Day 2 of its annual strategic planning retreat. The draft minutes record presentations and discussions on downtown renovation, branding, parking, a proposed railyard and trail, and roadway cross sections, but no substantive motions were voted on. The only motion recorded was to adjourn, which passed. The minutes state that a finalized list of the Council's Strategic and Budget Priorities for FY 24-25 is attached to the end of the minutes, but that attachment is not included in the text provided.

• Motion to adjourn made by Council Member Phillips, seconded by Council Member Cheatwood; meeting adjourned at 3:28 p.m.
• No other motions or votes are recorded in the draft minutes

City Council

The City Council is meeting over two days to determine budget and policy priorities for FY 24-25. Discussions include downtown transformation, short-term rental policies, and the Heber Valley Airport master plan.

• Short Term Rentals Policy Recommendation
• Heber Valley Airport Master Plan Execution & Settlement Compliance
• Envision Central Heber downtown branding and parking
• Preserving Pedestrian Path--50 West
• Heber Urban Boundary & Heber Valley Corridor discussion

The City Council conducted the first day of its annual strategic planning retreat, featuring economic outlooks and department achievements. The session included a presentation on short-term rental regulations and a list of seven recommended priorities for council consideration. No formal votes or policy decisions were recorded.

City Council

The City Council will discuss a development agreement for 8 town homes at 460 W 200 S and a Master Development Agreement for 22 South 100 West. The regular meeting includes action items regarding C-3 Commercial Zone regulations and the Evans Property acquisition.

• Ordinance 2024-02: Updating C-3 Commercial Zone design criteria and parking regulations
• Evans Property Acquisition
• Proposed development agreement for 8 town homes at 460 W 200 S
• Review of Ordinance 2023-46 Master Development Agreement for 22 South 100 West
• Confirmation of Aaron Cheatwood to the City Audit Committee

The City Council confirmed Robert Wilson to a five-year term on the Planning Commission. The council also approved the January 2 meeting minutes and appointed Aaron Cheatwood to the City Audit Committee.

• Confirmed Robert Wilson as Planning Commissioner for a five-year term (5-0)
• Approved January 2, 2024, City Council Meeting Minutes (5-0)
• Confirmed Aaron Cheatwood's appointment to the City Audit Committee (5-0)
• Cancelled March 5, 2024, City Council Meeting; scheduled a Work Meeting for that date (5-0)
• Withdrew nomination of Del Barney to the Planning Commission
• Postponed Ordinance 2024-02 regarding C-3 Commercial Zone to February 6 meeting
• Postponed Evans Property Acquisition to February 6 meeting

Parks, Open Space, Trails, and Trees

The Parks, Open Space, Trails, and Trees Advisory Committee will meet to elect a chair and review a committee summary. Members will discuss a TAP Tax proposal for trail maintenance and provide updates on trails and trees. The meeting also includes updates on the Safe Streets for All program.

• TAP Tax Proposal for trail maintenance
• Chair nominations and vote
• Safe Streets for All updates
• Bicycle Safety at Safe Kids Fair (Spring 2024)
• Ride Wasatch Proposal (Spring 2024)

Planning Commission

The Heber City Planning Commission is meeting to take action on permitted uses within the Business and Manufacturing Park (BMP) Zone. The commission will also review minutes from November and December 2023.

• Permitted Uses in the Business and Manufacturing Park (BMP) Zone

The Heber City Planning Commission approved its 2024 meeting schedule, omitting July 23, November 26, and December 24. It also approved the minutes of November 14 and December 12, 2023, on a 4-0 vote. A discussion on adding dog grooming and other permitted uses in the Business and Manufacturing Park zone was held as a work meeting item only, with no motion or decision. The commission adjourned by a 4-0 vote.

• Approved 2024 Planning Commission meeting schedule, omitting July 23, November 26, and December 24 (unanimous)
• Approved November 14 and December 12, 2023 minutes (4-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (4-0)
• No action taken on permitted uses in the Business and Manufacturing Park zone; discussion only

City Council

The City Council will swear in three newly-elected members for four-year terms. The body will consider an amendment to the Highlands MDA and agreements for T-hangar development at the Heber Valley Airport.

• Swearing in of Council Members Mike Johnston, Aaron Cheatwood, and Sid Ostergaard
• Ordinance 2024-01 Highlands MDA Amendment
• Agreements for T-hangar Development at the Heber Valley Airport
• ITN for Sale of Parcel in the Commerce Park (Industrial Lot)
• Jordanelle Ridge Bond Agreement

The City Council swore in three newly elected members and approved several development agreements, including a T-hangar project at the Heber Valley Airport. The council also authorized negotiations for the sale of an industrial parcel and adopted an amendment for the Highlands development.

• Swore in Council Members Mike Johnston, Aaron Cheatwood, and Sid Ostergaard
• Approved December 19, 2023, meeting minutes and board appointments (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2024-01 Highlands MDA Amendment with additional design and street conditions (4-0)
• Approved lease and project for T-hangar development at Heber Valley Airport (5-0)
• Approved proceeding with negotiations with Utah Peaks, LLC for sale of 1.5-acre industrial parcel (5-0)
• Approved Jordanelle Ridge Bond Agreement contingent on legal and engineering review (5-0)