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Nephi public meetings in 2025

48 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Tue Dec 16, 2025

City Council Agendas

Council to amend contract for Bowen & Collins on Nebo Heights Project

The Nephi City Council will consider several policy and administrative items. Key decisions include a contract amendment for Bowen & Collins related to the Nebo Heights Project, an annexation area map change, and updates to the city’s data privacy and out‑of‑state travel policies. The council will also discuss a joint development agreement and a zone change during the work session.

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✓ Decided: Council unanimously approved annexation map changes and related designations

The Nephi City Council approved adding yellow‑circled parcels to the annexation area map, moving those parcels to Level 2, and designating a green‑circled parcel as Level 1. The council also adopted the Data Privacy Policy, the updated Out‑of‑State Travel Policy, a contract amendment for the Bowen & Collins sewer project, the 2026 annual meeting schedule, and ratified the hiring of Officer Zack Weaver.

Wed Dec 10, 2025

Planning Commission Agendas

Commission will consider a zone change for 155 W 200 N from CC to CU2

The Nephi City Planning Commission will hold two public hearings. The first will consider an impact home‑occupation permit for Alexis Messersmith’s nail‑technician business at 562 N 600 E. The second will consider a zone change request for the parcel at approximately 155 W 200 N, moving from the Central Commercial (CC) zone to Combined Use 2 (CU2). The commission will also discuss an addition to the annexation area map and approve minutes from October 8 and November 12, 2025.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission unanimously approved a home occupation permit for Rockin’ A Nails

The commission approved the impact home occupation request for Alexis Messersmith’s Rockin’ A Nails business at 562 N 600 E. Commissioner Fran Petersen motioned, Commissioner Heather Robertson seconded, and the motion passed unanimously. No vote was taken on the proposed rezoning of 155 W 200 N; the matter was only discussed. All other agenda items were informational.

Tue Dec 9, 2025

City Council Agendas

Nephi City Council to discuss property taxes and police staffing

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss property taxes, police staffing, and various city policies. The meeting includes planning for the Crimson Flats Ball Fields and a review of a Land & Water Conservation Fund Grant.

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✓ Decided: Council approved $5,000 study to explore cooling options for the Hive facility

The council voted to move forward with a $5,000 study on adding cooling to the Hive facility, splitting the cost between the city and the school district. It also approved a February visit for a Ukrainian delegation, closed the city office on the Friday after Christmas, and passed a motion to convene a closed meeting (four members voted yes). Additional actions included agreeing to apply for a Land & Water Conservation Fund grant, forming a community committee for the Crimson Flats Ball Fields project, and supporting public education about a possible property‑tax increase to fund police staffing.

Tue Dec 2, 2025

City Council Agendas

Council will adopt a new ID-4 zoning district

The Nephi City Council will consider adopting Ordinance 12-02-2025 to create the ID-4 Zone and Ordinance 12-02-2025-A to modify the ID-1 Zone for modular data centers. The council will also review contracts for natural gas consulting and data center development consulting. Additional discussion items include a golf course expansion and a Youth Court memorandum of understanding.

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✓ Decided: Council approved new data‑center zoning and several related contracts

The Nephi City Council adopted the ID‑4 zone ordinance for data centers and amended the ID‑1 zone to allow modular data centers. It also approved contracts for natural‑gas consulting, data‑center consulting, and the America 250 program, and authorized out‑of‑state travel for the gas department. A motion postponed the golf clubhouse construction and the council moved to a closed session.

Tue Nov 18, 2025

City Council Agendas

Nephi City Council to review golf clubhouse design contract and master fees

The City Council will discuss a design contract for the golf clubhouse and consider Resolution 11-18-2025 regarding a Master Fee Resolution. The meeting also includes the official election canvass results and a presentation from the Children’s Justice Center.

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✓ Decided: City Council approved a $0.03 per ccf rate adjustment to fund a natural‑gas stabilization fund

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included the meeting minutes and burial rights. It also approved the canvassing of the November 4, 2025 municipal election. The Master Fee Resolution was adopted, adjusting natural‑gas rates by $0.03 per ccf to seed a rate‑stabilization fund. A motion to move to a closed meeting for personnel discussion passed unanimously.

Wed Nov 12, 2025

Planning Commission Agendas

Public hearing on creating an Industrial 4 zone for large data centers

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider amendments to Title 10 and Title 11 that would establish a new Industrial 4 (ID4) zone focused on large data centers and related infrastructure. The hearing will also address proposed landscaping buffers, xeriscape and native‑plant requirements, and “dark‑sky” lighting standards for the zone. A second public hearing will consider adding “Modular Data Centers” as a permitted use in the existing Industrial 1 (ID1) zone, and the commission will approve the minutes from the October 8, 2025 meeting.

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✓ Decided: No formal decisions were adopted at the Nephi Planning Commission meeting

The commission heard staff presentations on a proposed Industrial 4 (ID4) zone for data centers, related ordinance changes, and tax‑base impacts. Commissioners discussed utilities, landscaping, dark‑sky lighting, and financial considerations. No motions were approved, denied, or voted on, and no actions were formally adopted.

Tue Nov 4, 2025

City Council Agendas

Council will consider ratifying the Finance Director and a potential Rocky Ridge contract

The Nephi City Council will review a presentation on the Kaylee Curtis‑Hope Bench Project and approve routine consent agenda items such as meeting minutes, claims and burial rights. Council members will vote to ratify Sara Samuelson as Finance Director and Assistant City Administrator. A work session will discuss a potential Rocky Ridge contract. Additional items include upcoming Planning Commission topics and public comment.

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Tue Oct 21, 2025

City Council Agendas

Nephi City Council to discuss 400 West annexation and DCPC letter of intent

The City Council will review a map for the 400 West annexation and a letter of intent from DCPC. The meeting includes a project update on the Hope Bench and an oath of office for the City Recorder. A work session will cover a real estate RFP and a fraud risk assessment.

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Tue Oct 14, 2025

City Council Agendas

Nephi City Council to consider 400 West annexation

The City Council will decide whether to move forward with the annexation process for 400 West. The body will also review personnel policy revisions and hold a work session on several development projects.

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✓ Decided: City Council approved 400 West annexation petition and moved it forward

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda and adopted a personnel policy revision that adds holiday pay and updates workers' compensation. It also unanimously accepted the petition to move the 400 West annexation process forward. The council deferred a decision on large‑vehicle parking and directed staff to obtain cost estimates for a golf‑course expansion. A motion to enter closed session was also passed unanimously.

Wed Oct 8, 2025

Planning Commission Agendas

Planning Commission to hold hearing on new Industrial 4 zone for data centers

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding proposed changes to Title 10 and 11. These changes focus on creating a new Industrial 4 (ID4) zone specifically for large data centers and their support structures. The body will also discuss modular data centers.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission unanimously postpones public hearing to Nov 12, 2025

The commission voted to continue the public hearing on the proposed Title 10 & 11 zoning changes for an Industrial 4 (ID4) data‑center zone to November 12, 2025. The motion was unanimously approved. No other formal decisions were recorded; the meeting consisted mainly of staff presentations and commissioner discussion of the proposed ordinances.

Tue Sep 23, 2025

City Council Agendas

Nephi City Council to discuss golf course expansion and Agri-Park annexation

The City Council will hold a work session to review ARM contracts and specific development projects. The meeting includes updates on city administration and financial reports. A closed session is scheduled to discuss various legal, personnel, and property matters.

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✓ Decided: City Council unanimously approves ARM gas contracts and calls closed meeting

The council voted unanimously to authorize the mayor to sign the ARM gas contracts and related agreements. A separate unanimous motion was adopted to convene a closed meeting to discuss real‑property matters. Other agenda items such as a golf‑course expansion study and an annexation level‑2 analysis were presented but no formal actions were taken.

Tue Sep 16, 2025

City Council Agendas

Council will consider a development agreement and zone change for North Ridge Plats F‑H

The Nephi City Council will review a consent agenda that includes minutes, claims and burial rights. Planning items include a development agreement and Ordinance 09-16-25 for a zone change affecting North Ridge Plats F, G, and H, as well as a street vacation request for Anderson Ranches. Additional business covers ARM contracts, a holiday premium pay policy, and a motion to move part of the meeting to closed session.

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✓ Decided: Council approves zone change for North Ridge Estates and vacates 300 W property

The council approved the North Ridge Estates zone change amendment, authorizing the mayor to sign the development agreement for plats F, G, and H. It also approved vacating the 300 W property and confirmed Jim Nelson as a regular Planning Commission member. Additional items approved included the consent agenda, continuation of ARM contracts, and a motion to hold a closed meeting.

Wed Sep 10, 2025

Planning Commission Agendas

Planning Commission considers rezoning 22‑acre Mt. Peak Development site

The Nephi Planning Commission will hold two public hearings: one on a partial street vacation for a property at approximately 300 W, 800‑850 N to be deeded to Taylor Warburton, and another on a rezoning request for about 22 acres (parcels XA00-2129-121 and XA00-2129-1211) from R1‑¼/R1‑H to R1‑8 with a development agreement. The meeting also includes staff development updates, approval of the August 13, 2025 minutes, and adjournment.

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✓ Decided: Commission unanimously approved vacation of 300 W street segment

The Planning Commission voted unanimously to approve a partial street vacation of 300 W from 800 to 850 N. The vacated portion will be quit‑claimed to Taylor Warburton for incorporation into his Anderson Ranch subdivision. The rezoning request for parcels XA00‑2129‑121 and XA00‑2129‑1211 was discussed but no decision was recorded.

Tue Sep 9, 2025

City Council Agendas

Council will consider moving part of the meeting to a closed session.

The Nephi City Council will conduct a tour of the Nortonville Substation. They will receive updates on the Miss Nephi platform, the Set Square agreement, and other administration and council matters. The council will also discuss a motion to convene a closed session to address topics such as litigation, real‑property issues, and procurement processes.

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✓ Decided: Council voted unanimously to move to a closed session and postpone time capsule opening

The council approved a motion to convene a closed meeting, then approved a motion to discuss an individual's character in that closed session, both passing unanimously. Council members decided to delay opening the 2001 time capsule until next year. The council later voted to return to the regular work session and adjourned the meeting.

Tue Sep 2, 2025

City Council Agendas

Nephi City Council to vote on nuisance, ATV, and golf cart code updates

The City Council will consider three ordinance updates regarding nuisance, ATV, and golf cart codes. The meeting includes a presentation on a PAR Tax arts grant and a work session on utility rates and infrastructure projects.

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✓ Decided: Council approved updates to nuisance, ATV, and golf‑cart codes and other items

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda and three code‑update ordinances: Nuisance Code, ATV Code, and Golf Cart Code. Motions to convene a closed meeting and to adjourn were also passed unanimously. No other substantive actions were taken.

Tue Aug 26, 2025

City Council Agendas

Nephi council to vote on a non-conforming use exception

The Nephi City Council will convene for a regular meeting to canvass primary election results and consider a resolution allowing a non-conforming use exception for a property request. The council will also discuss convening into a closed meeting for personnel and legal matters.

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✓ Decided: Council unanimously approved a parcel line adjustment for a non-conforming use

The council accepted the audited primary election results with a unanimous vote. It also adopted Resolution 08-26-2025, approving a parcel line adjustment to bring a non‑conforming structure into compliance, again unanimously. A motion to hold a closed meeting for discussion of certain personnel and procurement matters passed unanimously, and the council then adjourned the meeting unanimously.

Tue Aug 19, 2025

City Council Agendas

City Council to ratify hiring, approve sewer projects, and discuss cyber center

The Nephi City Council will meet to ratify the hiring of Clayton Brotherson, approve sewer lining and lagoon projects, and discuss a memorandum of understanding with the Utah Cyber Center. They will also consider a transportation planning agreement with UDOT and a parcel split during a work session.

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✓ Decided: Council approved $275,000 Nebo Heights sewer lining contract

The Nephi City Council unanimously approved the consent agenda, ratified a water‑department hire, and authorized several contracts and agreements, including a $275,000 sewer‑lining contract for Nebo Heights, a $65,200 UDOT transportation planning grant, and a memorandum of understanding with the Utah Cyber Center.

Wed Aug 13, 2025

Planning Commission Agendas

Planning Commission to hear home occupation permit and discuss new industrial zone

The Nephi City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a request for an impact home occupation permit for a nail technician business at 561 E 500 N. The meeting will also include a discussion about a proposed ordinance to add a new industrial zone (ID4) for data center uses.

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✓ Decided: Home occupation permit for nail business at 561 E 500 N approved unanimously

The Planning Commission unanimously approved the home occupation permit for Taylor Shepherd’s nail technician business at 561 E 500 N. The commission also unanimously approved the minutes from the June 11 2024 meeting, incorporating edits noted by Alternate Commissioner Jim Nelson.

Tue Aug 12, 2025

City Council Agendas

City council to discuss cyber center partnership and UDOT agreement

The Nephi City Council will hold a work session to review a memorandum of understanding with the Utah Cyber Center and a transportation partnership agreement with UDOT. Administrative and council updates will also be presented before the regular meeting convenes.

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✓ Decided: No formal actions or approvals were taken at the August 12 work session

The council heard a presentation on a proposed cyber‑security memorandum of understanding with the Utah Cyber Center, but the MOU will be brought to council for action at a later meeting. A technical assistance agreement with UDOT for a transportation master plan was introduced, with funding details noted, but no vote was taken. The city discussed rebidding a snow‑removal equipment contract and other administrative items, without reaching a decision.

Tue Aug 5, 2025

City Council Agendas

Nephi City Council to discuss annexation map change and city pool slide

The City Council will meet to address an annexation area map change and hold a work session regarding the city pool slide. The agenda also includes a closed meeting to discuss personnel, litigation, and real property.

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✓ Decided: Council approved annexation map change and kept pool slide open

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda and moved a highlighted area from Level 3 to Level 2 on the annexation map. It decided to keep the city pool slide open while adding safety measures. The council also selected the Christmas Village theme and convened a closed session before adjourning.

Tue Jul 15, 2025

City Council Agendas

Nephi City Council to consider amended 2025 budget

The City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on an amended 2025 budget. The meeting includes a presentation from the Drug Task Force and a resolution regarding a shared solar fee.

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✓ Decided: City Council unanimously approved the amended 2025 budget

The council approved the consent agenda, the Utah Patriot Partner pledge, the Master Fee Resolution (including a shared solar fee and higher out‑of‑city utility rates), and a level‑two annexation for the Set Square data center. An amended 2025 budget was also approved. All actions passed by unanimous vote.

Tue Jul 8, 2025

City Council Agendas

Nephi City Council to discuss solar program and vehicle parking

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss utility programs and city codes. The meeting includes a regular session that will move into a closed session for various legal and personnel matters.

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✓ Decided: Council unanimously approved a closed meeting on character and competence matters

The council moved to hold a closed meeting concerning the character and competence of an individual and real property. Councilor JD Parady made the motion, Councilor Skip Worwood seconded, and the motion passed unanimously. No other substantive actions were approved during the work session.

Tue Jul 1, 2025

City Council Agendas

Nephi City Council to certify property tax rate and set fireworks restrictions

The City Council will meet to certify the property tax rate and consider a resolution regarding fireworks restrictions. The agenda also includes a change to the annexation area map and a work session on the Farmer's Market and a parcel data agreement.

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✓ Decided: City Council approved annexation map level change for the Agri Park area

The council voted unanimously to change the annexation map level for the Agri Park from level 3 to level 2. It also approved the FY 2025 property tax rate of .000504, adopted a fireworks restriction resolution for the east side of I‑15, and authorized a closed‑meeting to discuss a personnel matter and a real‑property purchase. All motions passed unanimously.

Tue Jun 17, 2025

City Council Agendas

Nephi City Council to review final FY 2026-2027 biennial budget

The City Council will consider the final FY 2026-2027 biennial budget and an amended FY 2025 budget. The meeting includes discussions on annexation map changes and agreements for Jamestowne Park and the Mona City Natural Gas System.

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✓ Decided: City Council unanimously approves FY 2026‑27 biennial budget

The council approved the FY 2026‑27 biennial budget and adopted the amended FY 2025 budget, both unanimously. It also approved a Level 3 annexation map addition and a Level 1 annexation map change for areas west of the city. Additional unanimous actions included approving the consent agenda, authorizing the Larson & Company audit engagement, signing agreements for the Jamestowne Park pump‑track grant and for Mona City natural‑gas services, and moving to a closed meeting.

Wed Jun 11, 2025

Planning Commission Agendas

Nephi Planning Commission to hold hearing on Annexation Area Map changes

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider proposed additions to the Annexation Area Map. The body will also review and vote on the minutes from the May 14, 2025, meeting.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission discussed annexation and agri‑park proposals, no decisions taken

The commission held a public hearing on a proposed annexation area map change to accommodate an Agri‑park and potential data‑center development. Commissioners and staff discussed utilities, traffic impacts, and ownership issues, but no formal actions were approved, denied, or tabled. Chairman Thomson indicated personal opposition to the proposals, yet no vote tally was recorded.

Tue Jun 10, 2025

City Council Agendas

Nephi City Council to review annexation request and several city agreements

The City Council will hold a work session to analyze a request for the Jacobson annexation and discuss agreements with Mona City Gas, American Ramp Company, and UORG. The meeting includes updates on the Taste of Central Utah and golf clubhouse design.

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✓ Decided: Council approved engineered plans for new golf clubhouse

The council approved moving forward with engineered plans for the new golf clubhouse using surplus capital funds. It also allowed the craft fair and farmer's market to proceed, and tabled the decision on a digital billboard sign. The council agreed to review the annexation request, the Jamestowne pump‑track and American Ramp Company agreements, and the Mona City Gas Agreement at the next meeting.

Tue Jun 3, 2025

City Council Agendas

Nephi City Council to review master fee schedule and election services agreement

The City Council will consider resolutions regarding a master fee schedule and an interlocal agreement with Juab County for election services. The meeting includes a presentation from the Youth Court and a request for an annexation area map change.

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✓ Decided: City Council unanimously approved a new Master Fee Schedule

The council unanimously approved four resolutions: an interlocal agreement with Juab County for election services, a Master Fee Schedule updating several city fees, an America 250 Utah partnership, and an annexation map change to Level 2. They also approved the consent agenda items and agreed to develop a rental agreement and MOU with Elite Laser Tag. A closed‑session was convened to discuss an individual’s character and competence.

Tue May 27, 2025

City Council Agendas

Nephi City Council to discuss fee updates and North Ridge subdivision zoning

The City Council will hold a work session to review a presentation on flex homes and a zone change for the North Ridge Subdivision. The body will also discuss updates to cemetery, water, and storm water utility fees.

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✓ Decided: Council approved policy for annual firefighters' surviving spouses coverage

The council agreed to adopt a policy that provides annual participation coverage for public safety personnel and firefighters' surviving spouses. The council also decided to table the request to change the zoning of the Northridge Subdivision from R1-1/4 to R1-8. A closed meeting was convened to address the character and competence of an individual and related real‑property matters.

Tue May 20, 2025

City Council Agendas

Nephi City Council to consider zone change ordinance

The City Council will meet to discuss a zone change ordinance and a non-disclosure agreement. The session includes a work session to discuss property taxes and cemetery fees.

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✓ Decided: Council approved a zone change for 300 W from R1‑H to R1‑½ with overlay

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda. It voted to adopt the zone change ordinance for the property at 300 W, with all four voting members in favor and none against. The council also unanimously authorized the mayor to sign a non‑disclosure agreement with Set Square. Finally, the council unanimously moved to a closed session to discuss personnel, litigation and real‑property matters.

Wed May 14, 2025

Planning Commission Agendas

Planning Commission to consider two residential zone changes

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two requests to change zoning for residential developments. The body will also review and approve the minutes from the April 9, 2025, meeting.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission unanimously approves two residential rezoning requests

The commission approved a rezoning of the Mt. Peak Development property from R‑1H to R‑1/4 for ¼‑acre lots. It also approved a rezoning of the 300 West parcel from R‑1H to R‑1/2 with an animal‑rights overlay, contingent on survey and recording work. The April 9 2025 meeting minutes were adopted and the session was adjourned, all by unanimous vote.

Tue May 13, 2025

City Council Agendas

Public hearings on FY 2026-27 tentative budget, wage adjustments, and amended budget

The Nephi City Council will hold public hearings on the FY 2026-27 tentative budget, executive position wage adjustments, enterprise fund dividend transfers, and the FY 2025 amended budget. Following the hearings, the council will consider the budget presentation, a rental home agreement, requests for qualifications for sewer projects, agreements with Woolpert, and surplus police equipment. The meeting includes a consent agenda, public comment, and updates on the golf course and Jamestown Park. The council will then convene into closed session and hold a work session on the Miller Dam study, code enforcement policies, and a Mona Natural Gas proposal.

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✓ Decided: Council unanimously approved the FY 2026‑27 tentative budget

The council approved the consent agenda, including cemetery burial rights sales. It then unanimously adopted the FY 2026‑27 tentative budget. Additional unanimous actions authorized a rental home agreement, approved consultants for two sewer projects, authorized Wolpert engineering agreements, and declared 12 MP‑7 police rifles surplus. The council also moved to a closed session for personnel and litigation matters.

Tue Apr 15, 2025

City Council Agendas

Nephi City Council to review NOTAM and UDOT agreements

The City Council will consider a Memorandum of Understanding with NOTAM Systems Manager and a UDOT agreement for light poles. The meeting also includes a library presentation and a work session on Farmers Market fees.

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✓ Decided: Council authorized Mayor to sign UDOT light‑pole agreement

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda, authorized the Arbor Day proclamation, and approved the NOTAM systems memorandum of understanding. It also approved the agreement with UDOT to cover powder‑coating and transport costs for new traffic light poles, and convened a closed‑session meeting before adjourning.

Wed Apr 9, 2025

Planning Commission Agendas

Discussion on Flex Homes affordable housing and potential zoning changes

The Planning Commission will hear a presentation from Brent Bluth of GBB Group regarding Flex Homes market rate affordable housing and potential zoning changes. The meeting also includes staff training on the ULCT handbook for planning commissions and approval of previous meeting minutes. No action items are scheduled.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission discussed housing and training, no actions taken

The commission heard a presentation from Brent Bluth on market‑rate affordable housing and a ULCT training on property rights. Neither presentation resulted in a formal decision; both were recorded as having no action items.

Tue Apr 8, 2025

City Council Agendas

Nephi City Council work session to cover airport, market, closed session

The Nephi City Council will hold a work session on April 8, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. to discuss the farmer's market, airport usage, and a NOTAM Manager System Agreement. They will also receive a report from the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers and hear administration and council updates. Following the work session, the council will convene a regular meeting and vote to enter closed session for discussions on personnel, collective bargaining, litigation, real property, water shares, security systems, and other matters.

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✓ Decided: Council voted unanimously to hold a closed session on a personnel/property matter

The council discussed topics including food trucks at the farmer's market, historic preservation projects, airport noise concerns, and recreation initiatives. No formal approvals or denials were made on those items. The only recorded action was a unanimous motion to convene a closed session to discuss the character and competence of an individual and a real‑property issue. The meeting then reconvened in open session.

Tue Apr 1, 2025

City Council Agendas

Nephi City Council to discuss fire district agreement, airport usage, and hold closed session

The Nephi City Council will convene for a regular meeting including consent agenda items (minutes, claims, burial rights), public comment, and a planning discussion on no impact businesses. The council will also hear recommendations from the Airport Advisory Committee and hold a closed session for various legal and personnel matters. A work session will address a fire district agreement and airport usage.

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✓ Decided: City Council unanimously approves airport advisory recommendation for Wolpert services

The council approved the consent agenda, including prior meeting minutes and cemetery burial rights, by unanimous vote. It accepted the Airport Advisory Committee’s recommendation to hire Wolpert for engineering and master‑plan services, also unanimously. Council members agreed to refer a denied home‑occupation business license case to the planning commission for review. A motion to convene a closed‑session meeting was passed unanimously.

Tue Mar 18, 2025

City Council Agendas

Nephi City Council to discuss Central Commercial Zone and wastewater planning

The City Council will discuss the Central Commercial Zone and consider Resolution 03-18-2025 regarding the Municipal Wastewater Planning Program. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss various legal, property, and personnel matters. Work session items include reviews of water callout and cemetery fees.

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✓ Decided: Nephi City Council adopts wastewater planning resolution

The Nephi City Council unanimously adopted Resolution 03-18-2025, the Municipal Wastewater Planning Program Self Assessment Report, which is required by the state and identifies needed capital improvements and future rate adjustments. The council also approved the consent agenda, including minutes, claims, and burial rights. Discussions were held on allowing drive-through services in the Central Commercial Zone and on potential cemetery fee changes, but no formal action was taken on those items.

Wed Mar 12, 2025

Planning Commission Agendas

Planning Commission to review two home occupation permits

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings to decide on two impact home occupation permits. These permits would allow businesses to operate out of residential properties.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission approves two home occupation permits

The Nephi City Planning Commission unanimously approved two impact home occupation permits: one for Saige Gould to operate a nail technician business at 752 N 400 E, and one for Erica Greenhalgh to operate SueZQ's Dog Salon for dog grooming at 346 S 200 E. The commission also approved the minutes from the February 12, 2025 meeting. No public comments were received for either permit.

Tue Mar 11, 2025

City Council Agendas

City Council to discuss animal code, community impact board, and Independence Week

The Nephi City Council holds a work session to discuss recommendations on animal control codes, a community impact board list, planning for the 2026 Independence Week, and a time capsule project. The session includes administration and council updates. A regular meeting follows with a motion to convene into closed session for discussions on personnel, collective bargaining, litigation, real property, water shares, security, investigations, trade secrets, and procurement.

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✓ Decided: Council agrees to study proposed animal code changes, including kennel caps

The Nephi City Council agreed to study proposed changes to the city code governing kennel licenses, dog registration, and rabies vaccination requirements, including a proposed cap of five dogs per kennel and a physical fencing requirement. The council also agreed to add three projects (Police Station, Bridge Improvements, and Sewer System Improvements) to the list for potential CIB funding. They discussed forming a task force for the 2026 Independence Week Celebration and opening the sesquicentennial time capsule, but no formal decisions were made on these items.

Tue Mar 4, 2025

City Council Agendas

Backflow prevention ordinance and DWR agreement amendment on agenda

The Nephi City Council will consider a backflow prevention ordinance (Ordinance 03-04-2025), approve an amendment to the DWR agreement, and discuss agreements including a K-9 agreement and Children's Justice Center agreement. The council will also ratify a hiring (Leslee Anderson), receive an economic development update, and hold a public comment period. A closed meeting is scheduled for discussion of character, competence, litigation, real property, and other matters. Work session items include a farmer's market request, 2026 Independence Day celebration, and budget priorities.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts backflow prevention ordinance, waives CJC fees

The Nephi City Council approved Ordinance 03-04-2025 establishing a Cross-Connect Protection Program for water systems, and unanimously authorized the mayor to sign an agreement waiving construction fees for the Children's Justice Center's new facility. The council also ratified the hiring of Leslee Anderson, approved a K-9 officer compensation agreement, and extended deadlines for a land exchange with the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources.

Tue Feb 18, 2025

City Council Agendas

Council to consider public improvement requirements ordinance

The Nephi City Council will consider and possibly adopt Ordinance 02-18-2025 on public improvement requirements. The council will also discuss out-of-state travel requests and receive administration updates. A closed meeting is scheduled to discuss character and competence, collective bargaining, litigation, real property, water shares, security, and other sensitive matters. A work session will follow to review backflow requirements, budget priorities, and miscellaneous topics.

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✓ Decided: Nephi City Council adopts electric utility service requirements ordinance

The council adopted Ordinance 02-18-2025, which updates city code to clearly state electric utility service level requirements, including redundant connections and capacity for subdivisions. The council also approved out-of-state travel for gas department employees to trainings. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included public comment, updates, and a closed session.

Wed Feb 12, 2025

Planning Commission Agendas

Planning Commission to consider home nail salon application

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a home occupation application for a nail salon. The body will also receive training on open and public meetings and discuss an ordinance regarding public improvements.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission approves electric code update and nail salon home occupation

The Nephi City Planning Commission unanimously approved a home occupation application for Brooke's Nail Nook at 173 W 700 S, allowing a nail salon (manicures/pedicures) as an impact service business. The commission also unanimously approved Ordinance 02-18-2025-A, which clarifies the city's electrical system improvement code for developments, including requirements for looping and capacity. The meeting included a training session on the Utah Open and Public Meetings Act and other procedural topics, and the minutes from the January 8, 2025 meeting were approved with a correction.

Tue Feb 11, 2025

City Council Agendas

Council discusses budget options and holds closed session

This work session includes a staff presentation on budget options and department budget requests, followed by administrative financial reports. The council will then convene a regular meeting to move into a closed session for discussions on individual character, collective bargaining, litigation, real property, water shares, security systems, and other sensitive topics.

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✓ Decided: Council prioritizes budget, discusses property tax hike

The Nephi City Council held a work session to prioritize budget requests, estimating a revenue surplus of $200,000-$300,000. They discussed reducing chamber funding from $15,000 to $12,000 annually, a property tax increase for public safety, and the need for a new garbage truck. No formal decisions were made; the preliminary budget priorities will be reviewed next week.

Tue Feb 4, 2025

City Council Agendas

Nephi City Council to consider Master Fee Resolution

The City Council will meet to discuss a Master Fee Resolution and out-of-state travel policies. The agenda includes updates on the library and business licenses. A closed meeting is scheduled to discuss various legal and personnel matters.

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✓ Decided: Nephi City Council adopts new out-of-state travel policy and fees

The council unanimously adopted an updated Out-of-State Travel Policy, which treats Mesquite, Nevada as in-state for travel purposes and requires notification to the City Administrator. They also approved Electric Department out-of-state travel requests and adopted a Master Fee Resolution establishing a $1,500 per residential service fee for natural gas trench digging in subdivisions. The meeting concluded with a closed session.

Tue Jan 28, 2025

City Council Agendas

Council reviews departmental budgets and enters closed session

The City Council holds a work session to review budget presentations from multiple departments including police, water, electric, streets, solid waste, finance, HR, justice court, and city administration. Also on the agenda are a CJC request, gas system updates, and administrative items such as financial reports and conflict of interest forms. The regular meeting portion will convene only to vote to enter closed session for discussion of individual character, collective bargaining, litigation, real property, water shares, security systems, and other legal matters.

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✓ Decided: Council hears budget requests, discusses CJC fee waiver

The Nephi City Council held a work session to hear budget requests from multiple departments, including police, water/sewer, public works, electric, streets, finance, and administration. No formal votes were taken on these requests. The council also discussed waiving impact and utility connection fees for the Children's Justice Center's new facility and a gas system audit for a development project.

Tue Jan 21, 2025

City Council Agendas

Nephi City Council to hold public hearing on interfund loan

The City Council will conduct a public hearing and consider a resolution regarding an interfund loan. The body will also review several service agreements and updates to personnel and travel policies.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts interfund loan for future fire station property

The Nephi City Council adopted Resolution 01-21-2025, approving an interfund loan from the Natural Gas Fund to the General Fund to finance the purchase of property at 158 N 100 E for a future fire station. The council also ratified the hiring of Jake Barker as a full-time patrol officer, approved five agreements, revised the personnel policy on drug-free workplace, and discussed but did not finalize an out-of-state travel policy update.

Tue Jan 14, 2025

City Council Agendas

Council reviews budgets for Chamber, Planning, Recreation, Gas, Golf

The City Council holds a work session to receive budget presentations from five entities: Chamber of Commerce, Planning & Zoning, Recreation/Parks/Cemeteries, Natural Gas, and Golf. They also consider several agreements for ratification, including ones with Nephi Irrigation Company, UDOT for a public Wi-Fi hotspot, Sworn Company for license and services, and golf course software. Other items include legal services for a development project, additions to the drug-free workplace policy, surplus property, and administrative updates. The council will then convene a regular meeting and move into closed session on topics including individual competence, collective bargaining, litigation, real property, water shares, security, investigations, trade secrets, and procurement.

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✓ Decided: Council ends water agreement talks with Jim Ockey

The council declined to further discuss Jim Ockey's water/easement agreement, stating the matter was settled. Budget requests were presented by various departments, but no formal decisions were made. The council agreed to declare an old garbage truck as surplus property and allowed AA meetings at city hall.

Wed Jan 8, 2025

Planning Commission Agendas

Planning Commission receives land-use training, approves prior minutes

This regular meeting is largely procedural and educational. The commission will receive a Land Use 101 training from the Utah Office of Property Rights Ombudsman and vote to approve minutes from the December 11, 2024 regular meeting.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission receives LUDMA training, approves minutes

The Nephi City Planning Commission held a training session on the Land Use Development and Management Act (LUDMA) presented by Rob Terry from the Utah Property Rights Ombudsman office. The commission then unanimously approved the minutes from the December 11, 2024 meeting, with a noted adjustment to Commissioner Fran Petersen's statement. No other substantive decisions were made.

Tue Jan 7, 2025

City Council Agendas

Nephi City Council to discuss budget process and natural gas consulting

The City Council will meet to discuss the budget process and a natural gas consulting contract. The body will also consider the ratification of Terry Cook to the Planning Commission. A closed session is scheduled to discuss various legal, personnel, and property matters.

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✓ Decided: Council approves Storm Engineering gas service agreement

The Nephi City Council approved a service agreement with Storm Engineering for natural gas consulting and engineering services. The council also ratified Terry Cook to the Planning Commission and approved the consent agenda. A closed session was held to discuss an individual's character and competence and real property.