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Nephi public meetings in 2025

35 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

✓ 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

✓ 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

✓ 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

✓ 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

✓ 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

✓ 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

✓ 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

✓ 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

✓ 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

✓ 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

✓ 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

✓ 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

✓ 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

✓ 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

✓ 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

✓ 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

✓ 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

✓ 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

✓ 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.