Payson, Utah

Planning Commission

Forebay Committee

The Payson City Forebay Committee will review the status of PARC grant projects, including kiosks and signs, and discuss park maintenance and trail widening. The meeting will also cover Adventure Days and an annual update for the Mayor and City Council.

• Review PARC Grant projects (kiosk, signs)
• Discuss parking lot extension
• Review Adventure Days and easement celebration
• Plan Fall Activities and Phragmites eradication
• Discuss Equestrian Trail widening

City Council

The Payson City Council will hold a Special Work Session on July 17, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the MTech Building. The meeting is called to discuss growth-related issues. No specific agenda items or decisions are listed.

City Council

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for July 8, 2026, has been cancelled. This is a notice of cancellation and no items were decided.

Economic Development Board

The Economic Development Board will meet to discuss retail strategies and board recommendations for the City Council. The meeting includes reports on city activities and committee goals.

• Retail strategies
• Board recommendations to City Council
• Committee reports, assignments, and goals

Library Board

The Payson City Library Board will vote to fill the officer positions of chair, vice chair, and secretary. The board will also consider the meeting schedule, the Festival of Wreaths timeline, and a feasibility study report. No contracts, dollar amounts, or rezoning actions are on the agenda.

• Election of new chair, vice chair, and secretary
• Decision on frequency and dates of future board meetings
• Review of Festival of Wreaths timeline
• Discussion of feasibility study report

City Council

The City Council approved the consent agenda, which included an interlocal drug‑prevention grant and a Meals on Wheels contract. It also adopted four resolutions: a reimbursement agreement for upsized public water and irrigation improvements, a fifth amendment to the lease with JKLMN Investments for the gravel pit, an agreement authorizing a nursing care facility operated by Beaver Valley Hospital, and an ordinance amending Title 6 to create a trespass enforcement section. Each motion carried with votes of Yes from Councilmembers Hulet, Moss, Rowley, and Smith; Provostgaard was absent.

• Approved consent agenda items (drug‑prevention grant and Meals on Wheels contract) (vote 4‑0‑1)
• Approved Reimbursement Agreement for upsized public water and pressurized irrigation improvements (vote 4‑0‑1)
• Approved Fifth Amendment to lease agreement with JKLMN Investments for gravel pit (vote 4‑0‑1)
• Approved Agreement authorizing operation of a nursing care facility by Beaver Valley Hospital (vote 4‑0‑1)
• Approved Ordinance amending Title 6, Section 6.04.190 “Trespass Enforcement and Exclusion Authority” (vote 4‑0‑1)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a rescheduled public hearing to discuss a General Plan amendment. The proposal seeks to change land use designations for four specific parcels to allow for detached single-family and townhouse residential units.

• General Plan amendment for Utah County Parcel numbers 300300009, 300300008, 30050024, and 300500023
• Proposed land use change from 'Active Living' to 'Traditional' and 'The District'

Planning Commission

Planning Commission

The Payson City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on June 24, 2026 to discuss a zone change request. The request seeks to amend the city zoning map for four Utah County parcels (300300009, 300300008, 30050024, 300500023), changing them from R‑1‑A Residential Agriculture to R‑1‑10 Residential and RMF‑15 Multi‑Family Residential zones. The commission will review the proposal and make public comments.

• Zone change request for parcels 300300009, 300300008, 30050024, 300500023
• Proposed change from R‑1‑A Residential Agriculture to R‑1‑10 Residential zone
• Proposed addition of RMF‑15 Multi‑Family Residential zone

City Council

The Payson City Council will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. (or shortly thereafter) in the Council Chambers at 439 W Utah Avenue and via Zoom. The hearing is to receive public input regarding the Fiscal Year 2026‑2027 Executive Municipal Officers Compensation. Residents can view the meeting or join virtually through the city website or by calling (801) 765‑5205.

• Public hearing on FY 2026‑2027 Executive Municipal Officers Compensation
• Meeting location: Payson City Center, Council Chambers, 439 W Utah Avenue, and Zoom

City Council

The Payson City Council will hold a public hearing on June 17, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers and via Zoom. The hearing is to gather public input on the Fiscal Year 2026‑2027 Enterprise Fund Transfers. Details and the virtual link are posted on the city website and the Utah public‑notice site.

• Public hearing on FY 2026‑2027 Enterprise Fund Transfers
• Venue: Payson City Center, Council Chambers, 439 W Utah Avenue, and Zoom

City Council

The Payson City Council will hold a public hearing to receive public input on the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Certified Tax Rate during its regular meeting on June 17, 2026.

• Public hearing on Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Certified Tax Rate
• Meeting held at Payson City Center, 439 W Utah Avenue
• Meeting available virtually via Zoom Video Communications

City Council

The Payson City Council will hold a public hearing during its regular meeting on June 17, 2026. The hearing is intended to gather public input on the adoption of the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget. The meeting will be held in person at the Payson City Center and virtually via Zoom.

• Public hearing to receive input on adopting the FY 2026-2027 Budget

City Council

The council appointed Councilmember Bob Provostgaard as mayor pro tem for the meeting. It approved the consent agenda, including the prior meeting minutes and monthly financial information. Ordinance 06-17-2026-A setting the FY 2026‑2027 certified tax rate was approved. Ordinance 06-17-2026-B establishing FY 2026‑2027 compensation for executive municipal officers was also approved.

• Approved mayor pro tem appointment (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 06-17-2026-A FY 2026‑2027 Certified Tax Rate (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 06-17-2026-B FY 2026‑2027 Executive Municipal Officers Compensation (unanimous)

City Council

The Payson City Council will hold a public hearing on June 17, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers and via Zoom. The hearing is intended to collect public input on proposed amendments to the Fiscal Year 2025‑2026 Budget. No specific budget changes are listed in the agenda.

• Public hearing to gather input on FY 2025‑2026 budget amendments

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing to receive input on the adoption of the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget for the Redevelopment Agency.

• Public hearing for the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Redevelopment Agency Budget

City Council

The Payson City Council will hold a public hearing on June 17, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers and via Zoom. The hearing is to gather public input on proposed updates to the Payson City fee schedule. Residents can view the agenda and join online through the city website.

• Public hearing on proposed updates to the Payson City fee schedule

Forebay Committee

The Forebay Committee meeting scheduled for June 16, 2026, has been cancelled.

Economic Development Board

The Payson Economic Development Board will meet on June 10, 2026 at 7:30 a.m. in the City Building. The board will review and approve its budget, consider retail strategies, receive reports from ICSC and the city, and discuss its vision statement and other items. The meeting supports the board’s purpose of promoting economic development, employment, and quality of life in Payson.

• Retail Strategies – discussion of plans to attract or support retail businesses
• Budget – review and approval of the board’s budget
• ICSC Report – presentation from the International Council of Shopping Centers
• Vision Statement – discussion of the board’s long‑term vision
• Report from City – update from city officials

The Economic Development Board approved the May 13, 2026 meeting minutes, with all nine members voting yes. The board then adjourned the meeting at 8:40 a.m. after a motion and second that received unanimous support. No other actions were formally decided.

• Approved May 13, 2026 meeting minutes (9‑0)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:40 a.m. (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Payson City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on June 10, 2026, to review a zone change request. The request seeks to amend the city zoning map for four specific parcels, changing them from R-1-A Residential Agriculture Zone to R-1-10 Residential Zone and RMF-15 Multi-Family Residential Zone. The commission will discuss and make a recommendation on this amendment.

• Zone change request for parcels 300300009, 300300008, 30050024, and 300500023
• Proposed change from R-1-A Residential Agriculture to R-1-10 Residential and RMF-15 Multi-Family zones

Planning Commission

The commission approved Ariel Martinez's request for a conditional use permit to build a 45,000‑sq‑ft field house at 594 South 2400 West, with staff‑recommended conditions and a deferral agreement for road improvements. The commission also opened, closed, and recommended adoption of the Payson Downtown Gateway Plan to the City Council. All motions were adopted with recorded vote tallies.

• Approved conditional use permit for field house at 594 S 2400 W (5‑1 yes, 1‑no)
• Opened public hearing on Downtown Gateway Plan amendment (6‑0 yes)
• Closed public hearing on Downtown Gateway Plan amendment (6‑0 yes)
• Sent favorable recommendation to City Council to adopt Downtown Gateway Plan (6‑0 yes)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to review and recommend a General Plan amendment. This amendment would adopt the Payson Downtown Gateway Small Area Plan.

• General Plan amendment for the Payson Downtown Gateway Small Area Plan covering North Main Street between Interstate 15 and 100 North

Planning Commission

The Payson City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to review a General Plan amendment that would change land use designations for specific properties on the East Side of Payson to allow for residential development.

• Public hearing on General Plan amendment for East Side properties
• Change land use from 'Active Living' to 'Traditional' and 'The District'
• Properties affected: Utah County Parcel numbers 300300009, 300300008, 30050024, 300500023
• Meeting location: Payson City Center at 439 W Utah Avenue
• Meeting format: In-person and Zoom Conferencing

City Council

The Payson City Council will hold a public hearing on June 3, 2026 at 6 p.m. at 439 West Utah Avenue. The hearing is to gather public input on the issuance of the Series 2026 Sewer Revenue Bonds, which the Council authorized on May 6, 2026. The bonds would raise up to $5,000,000 to fund sewer system improvements, a debt‑service reserve, and issuance costs, with a maximum interest rate of 6 % and an estimated total debt‑service cost of $7,846,330.

• Public hearing scheduled for June 3, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. at 439 West Utah Avenue
• Issuance of Series 2026 Sewer Revenue Bonds authorized by resolution
• Bond principal amount not to exceed $5,000,000
• Interest rate on bonds not to exceed 6 % per annum
• Estimated total debt‑service cost of the bonds is $7,846,330

City Council

The council approved the consent agenda items. A public hearing was opened and then closed to gather input on the $5 million sewer bond, with the motions passing unanimously among those present. The council also considered a resolution to write off $69,484.56 in uncollectible utility debt, but the vote outcome was not recorded in the minutes.

• Approved consent agenda (May 20 minutes and beautification letter) (unanimous)
• Opened public hearing on Series 2026 sewer bond (Yes‑Brian Hulet, Yes‑Anne Moss, Yes‑Bob Provstgaard, Absent‑Ryan Rowley, Yes‑Lacee Smith)
• Closed public hearing on Series 2026 sewer bond (Yes‑Brian Hulet, Yes‑Anne Moss, Yes‑Bob Provstgaard, Absent‑Ryan Rowley, Yes‑Lacee Smith)

Planning Commission

The commission approved the April 22 minutes and conducted a public hearing on parcel #08:048:0029. After hearing, the commission voted to send a favorable recommendation for the I‑O Infill Overlay zoning designation to the City Council. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved April 22 minutes (5‑0)
• Opened public hearing on parcel #08:048:0029 (5‑0)
• Closed public hearing on parcel #08:048:0029 (5‑0)
• Sent favorable recommendation of I‑O Infill Overlay for parcel #08:048:0029 to City Council (5‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (5‑0)

Planning Commission

The Payson City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on May 27, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. to consider a request by Molly Dibble to reduce the minimum lot size and frontage requirements for Utah County Parcel #08:048:0029, located near 353 North 300 East. The proposed change would allow the parcel to be subdivided into two single‑family residential lots. The commission will recommend a decision to the Payson City Council, which must approve the overlay designation. The hearing will be at the Payson City Center, 439 W Utah Avenue, and via Zoom.

• Infill Overlay zone change request for Parcel #08:048:0029 to lower lot size and frontage for subdivision into two residential lots

City Council

The council voted to give the mayor authority to approve an amended interlocal agreement with Utah County to complete the Main Street breezeway and parking lots. They also approved a second amendment to the governing documents of Red Bridge Public Infrastructure Districts 1 and 2, distancing the city from district debt. Both resolutions passed with four yes votes and one absent member.

• Approved Resolution 05-20-2026-A granting mayor authority for amended Utah County road agreement (4-0, Brian Hulet absent)
• Approved Resolution 05-20-2026-B amending governing documents of Red Bridge Public Infrastructure Districts 1 and 2 (4-0, Brian Hulet absent)

Forebay Committee

The Forebay Committee will meet to review the status of a PARC grant request. The body will also discuss the finalization of a Conservation Easement Celebration, Adventure Days, and trail maintenance days.

• PARC Grant Request status
• Conservation Easement Celebration finalization
• Adventure Days
• Trail Maintenance Days

Planning Commission

The Payson City Planning Commission announced that its regularly scheduled meeting for May 13, 2026 at 6:00 PM in the Payson City Center has been cancelled. No agenda items were considered. The notice was posted on May 5, 2026 as required by Utah Code 54‑4‑202.

Economic Development Board

The Payson Economic Development Board will meet to review and discuss several agenda items, including the Inland Port project, the Innovation Center, and the board's budget. The meeting will also cover a retreat review, the vision statement, and the strategic plan. Additional reports from the city and updates on local activities will be presented.

• Inland Port discussion
• Innovation Center discussion
• Budget review
• Vision statement review
• Strategic plan review

The Economic Development Board approved the February 11 and March 23, 2026 meeting minutes with a recorded vote. No other substantive actions were taken; the meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved February 11 and March 23, 2026 minutes (vote: yes‑by‑8, no‑by‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The council approved the consent agenda, which included several proclamations and the Sidewalk Management Program. Councilmember Hulet moved to adopt the FY 2026‑2027 tentative budget and schedule public hearings for June 17, 2026; the motion carried. Both motions received unanimous affirmative votes from the five voting members.

• Approved consent agenda (5-0)
• Adopted FY 2026‑2027 tentative budget and set public hearing for June 17, 2026 (5-0)

City Council

The Payson City Council will hold a work session on April 29, 2026. Council members will discuss the Fiscal Year 2026‑2027 budget and consider photos for the budget document. The agenda lists discussion topics only, with no formal decisions noted.

• Discussion regarding Fiscal Year 2026‑2027 Budget
• City Council Photos for Budget Document

Finance Director Cathy Jensen presented the FY 2027 tentative budget of $122,976,926, a 5% decrease from the prior year, and outlined department budget highlights and proposed personnel additions. Council members discussed wage adjustments, utility rate proposals, and various department projects, but no votes or formal approvals were recorded. The meeting remained a work session focused on information sharing.

PARC Tax Committee

The Payson City PARC Tax Committee will meet on April 28, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. to discuss recommendations for Parks, Art, Recreation, and Culture grant applications. The committee will prepare recommendations for the City Council’s consideration. No other agenda items are listed.

Planning Commission

The commission approved the consent agenda, kept Kirk Beecher as chair and appointed Kepi Heimuli as vice chair, and accepted the existing bylaws and rules of procedure. All motions passed with unanimous roll‑call votes. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved consent agenda (5‑0)
• Kept Kirk Beecher as Chair and appointed Kepi Heimuli as Vice Chair (5‑0)
• Accepted Planning Commission bylaws and rules of procedure as is (5‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (5‑0)

Forebay Committee

The Payson City Forebay Committee will review the update on a PARC grant request and consider several project ideas, including lights for the parking lot, a new kiosk layout, and a parking lot extension. The meeting includes routine approval of the March 17 minutes and updates on trail maintenance and other community activities. No final decisions are noted in the agenda.

• Update on PARC grant request
• Discussion on lights in the parking lot
• Layout of new kiosk
• Parking lot extension (assigned to committee owner)
• Trail maintenance days

The Forebay Committee approved the minutes from the March 17, 2026 meeting with a 5‑0 vote. Members agreed not to add additional light poles to the parking lot unless needed and decided the new kiosk should be double‑sided with permanent and changeable signs. Plans were set for a conservation easement celebration in June, library map distribution, and future wheelchair‑trail ideas.

• Approved March 17, 2026 minutes (5-0)
• Agreed not to add additional light poles to parking lot unless necessary
• Decided kiosk will be double‑sided with trail maps/rules on one side and easement history on other
• Planned conservation easement celebration after Adventure Days in June; Adam to contact Lehi City Council, Bridgette to coordinate event
• Agreed to provide library maps and backpacks for passive programs; Lindsay presented printed maps
• Scheduled Adventure Days booth on June 13 with committee members staffing shifts (Bridgette coordinating)
• Noted phragmites eradication will occur in fall per county recommendation
• Discussed wheelchair‑trail ideas and potential grant from Christopher Reeves foundation

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing to receive input regarding amendments to the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget.

• Public hearing on Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget amendments

City Council

The council approved the consent agenda, adopted amendments to the FY 2025‑2026 municipal budget, appointed members to the Economic Development Board, Board of Adjustment, and Planning Commission, and approved resolutions to seek resident input on renewing the PARC tax. All motions carried with the same roll‑call vote.

• Approved consent agenda items (4‑0, 1 absent)
• Approved Ordinance 04‑15‑2026‑A Amendments to the FY 2025‑2026 Municipal Budget (4‑0, 1 absent)
• Approved Resolution 04‑15‑2026‑E appointing Economic Development Board members Lindsey Hughes, Joseph Hansen, Sean Pickup (4‑0, 1 absent)
• Approved Resolution 04‑15‑2026‑F appointing Board of Adjustment member Ric Johnson (4‑0, 1 absent)
• Approved Resolution 04‑15‑2026‑G appointing Planning Commission members Ryan Frisby, Perry Adams (4‑0, 1 absent)
• Approved Resolutions 04‑15‑2026‑H and 04‑15‑2026‑I to submit an opinion question to residents on renewing the PARC tax (4‑0, 1 absent)

Planning Commission

The commission approved the minutes from the March 25, 2026 meeting. A public hearing was held on a zoning map amendment for five parcels south of Gladstan Golf Course. After hearing public comments, the commission voted unanimously to recommend approving the zone change from MH-1 to MH-2 and to work out sewer and water issues with Elk Ridge. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved March 25, 2026 minutes (unanimous: Adams, Beecher, Brinkerhoff, Heimuli)
• Opened public hearing on zoning map amendment (unanimous: Adams, Beecher, Brinkerhoff, Heimuli)
• Closed public hearing (unanimous: Adams, Beecher, Brinkerhoff, Heimuli)
• Recommended approval of zone change from MH-1 to MH-2 for five parcels (unanimous: Adams, Beecher, Brinkerhoff, Heimuli)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous: Adams, Beecher, Brinkerhoff, Heimuli)

Economic Development Board

The Payson City Economic Development Board announced that its regularly scheduled meeting for Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 7:30 AM in the Payson City Center (439 West Utah Avenue) has been cancelled. No agenda items will be considered at this time.

Planning Commission

The Payson City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on April 8, 2026. The hearing will consider a zoning map amendment request by Guy Williams, on behalf of several landowners, to change the zone from MH‑1 to MH‑2 on five Utah County parcels (30:078:0066, 30:078:0316, 30:078:0055, 30:078:0056, 30:078:0079) located south of the Gladstan Golf Course. The proposed zone change is intended to allow development of an executive large‑lot subdivision.

• Zoning map amendment: change from MH‑1 to MH‑2 for parcels 30:078:0066, 30:078:0316, 30:078:0055, 30:078:0056, 30:078:0079 south of Gladstan Golf Course

Library Board

The Library Board will discuss a feasibility study, including open house attendance and survey feedback. The meeting also includes reports on the Festival of Wreaths and planning for upcoming summer programs and a poetry contest.

• Feasibility Study report and survey feedback
• Festival of Wreaths report
• Summer Programs planning
• Poetry Contest

City Council

The council approved the consent agenda, which included the March 18, 2026 minutes and a Grand Fondo alcoholic beverage permit. Councilmembers appointed Councilmember Provstgaard as mayor pro tem. They approved Ordinance 04-01-2026-A changing the zoning of three Sunset Ranch parcels to R‑1‑9. They also approved Resolution 04-01-2026-A authorizing the mayor to execute a development agreement with White Horse Land, LLC for the Sunset Ranch subdivision.

• Approved consent agenda (minutes & Grand Fondo permit) – vote 6‑0
• Appointed Councilmember Provstgaard as mayor pro tem – vote 5‑0
• Approved Ordinance 04-01-2026-A amending zoning to R‑1‑9 – vote 5‑0
• Approved Resolution 04-01-2026-A authorizing development agreement – vote 5‑0

Planning Commission

The commission approved its consent agenda and opened then closed a public hearing on a request to change parcels from Mountain and Hillside‑1 to Mountain and Hillside‑2. After discussion, commissioners voted to table the zoning amendment until another public hearing can be held with proper notice. All motions carried unanimously.

• Approved consent agenda (5-0)
• Opened public hearing on MH‑1 to MH‑2 zone change (5-0)
• Closed public hearing on MH‑1 to MH‑2 zone change (5-0)
• Tabled zoning amendment pending additional public hearing (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Payson City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on March 25, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. The hearing will consider a zoning map amendment request submitted by Guy Williams on behalf of several landowners. The request seeks to change the zoning of four Utah County parcels (30:078:0066, 30:078:0316, 30:078:0055, 30:078:0056) from MH‑1 to MH‑2 to allow development of an executive large‑lot subdivision. The meeting will be at the Payson City Center and via Zoom.

• Zoning map amendment request to change parcels 30:078:0066, 30:078:0316, 30:078:0055, 30:078:0056 from MH‑1 to MH‑2 for an executive large‑lot subdivision

Economic Development Board

The Payson Economic Development Board will hold a retreat on March 23 from 5‑8 pm at the MTECH Building, 993 South 1950 West. Board members will discuss topics including UDOT, UTA, an inland port/rail spur, PRI, an OnPoint survey, an Innovation Center, committee reports, the city report, 2026 goals and budget, and a vision statement. The agenda does not list any formal decisions.

• UDOT
• UTA
• Inland Port/rail spurs
• OnPoint/Survey
• Innovation Center

The Economic Development Board heard presentations on the Payson Parkway, inland port rail spurs, and the new Innovation Center. Committee reports on events, strategic planning, and business retention were given. No formal approvals or policy decisions were made aside from adjourning the meeting.

• Mayor Wright motioned to adjourn; Jill Spencer seconded; meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.

City Council

The Payson City Council will hold a public hearing to receive input on the proposed Drinking Water Impact Fee Facilities Plan, Pressurized Irrigation Water Impact Fee Facilities Plan, and Wastewater Collection System Impact Fee Facilities Plan. The plans and related analyses are available at the City Center, the public library, and on the city website. The hearing will be held in the Council Chambers and can also be joined via Zoom.

• Public hearing on three impact fee facilities plans (drinking water, irrigation water, wastewater)
• Plans and analyses posted at 439 West Utah Avenue and 66 South Main Street
• Documents also available on www.paysonutah.gov
• Virtual attendance offered through a Zoom link
• Council may adopt or amend the plans after the hearing

City Council

The council approved the consent agenda and conducted a public hearing on impact fee updates. It then adopted three ordinances establishing drinking water, pressurized irrigation water, and wastewater impact fee facilities plans and fee structures. All three ordinances passed with unanimous affirmative votes.

• Approved consent agenda (3-0)
• Opened public hearing (3-0)
• Closed public hearing (3-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 03-18-2026-A: Drinking Water Impact Fee Facilities Plan and Impact Fee (3-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 03-18-2026-B: Pressurized Irrigation Water Impact Fee Facilities Plan and Impact Fee (3-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 03-18-2026-C: Wastewater Impact Fee Facilities Plan and Impact Fee (3-0)

Forebay Committee

The Forebay Committee will meet to discuss several operational and infrastructure items. The agenda includes reviews of kiosk design and costs, trail maintenance, and a PARC funding request.

• Kiosk design and cost
• PARC funding request
• Trail maintenance and grants to build trails
• Conservation Easement Celebration
• Parking lot expansion timeline

The committee unanimously approved the January 20, 2026 meeting minutes. Members agreed to submit a PARC grant application that includes the kiosk signage bid, and Bridgette Cheever will complete the application. The committee also decided to have a booth at the Conservation Easement Celebration and to test lighting without adding new poles before any further installation.

• Approved Jan 20 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Agreed to submit a PARC grant application for kiosk signage
• Assigned Bridgette Cheever to fill out the PARC grant application
• Decided the committee will have a booth at the Conservation Easement Celebration
• Agreed to experiment without additional light poles before installing more

Planning Commission

The commission approved the consent agenda and held public hearings on five items. It unanimously recommended that the City Council approve the proposed amendments to Title 12 Subdivision Regulations, Title 13 Zoning, the General Plan, the Spring Creek Area Specific Plan, and the South Meadows Area Specific Plan.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Recommended City Council approve Title 12 Subdivision Regulations amendment (unanimous)
• Recommended City Council approve Title 13 Zoning amendment (unanimous)
• Recommended City Council approve General Plan amendment (item 5.3, unanimous)
• Recommended City Council approve Spring Creek Area Specific Plan amendment (item 5.4, unanimous)
• Recommended City Council approve South Meadows Area Specific Plan amendment (item 5.5, unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings to discuss proposed amendments to the city code and general plan. These changes aim to clarify how residential density is calculated and interpreted across multiple regulations and area plans.

• Code amendment to Title 12 Subdivision Regulations regarding residential density
• Code amendment to Title 13 Zoning regarding residential density
• Amendments to the 2020 General Plan regarding residential density
• Amendments to the Spring Creek Area Specific Plan regarding residential density
• Amendments to the South Meadows Area Specific Plan regarding residential density

City Council

The council voted to approve the minutes from the February 18, 2026 City Council meeting. The motion was made by Councilmember Rowley, seconded by Councilmember Provstgaard, and carried with four yes votes and one member absent. No other action items were considered.

• Approved February 18, 2026 City Council meeting minutes (4‑0, Brian Hulet absent)

Planning Commission

The Payson City Planning Commission announced that its regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 6:00 PM in the Payson City Center was cancelled. No agenda items were presented or discussed. The notice was certified by Planning Technician Marty Dargel on February 23, 2026 per Utah Code 54‑4‑202.

City Council

The Payson City Council will hold a public hearing on February 18, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. to consider a request to vacate a public utility easement. The easement is on Utah County Parcel #40:736:0008, also known as Lot 2 in Plat B of the Henline Subdivision, located at approximately 1250 W. 800 S. in Payson. Residents may attend and provide input before the council makes a decision. For more information, contact Michael Bryant at 801‑465‑5267 or [email protected].

• Vacation of a public utility easement on Utah County Parcel #40:736:0008 (Lot 2, Henline Subdivision) at ~1250 W. 800 S.

City Council

The council approved the consent agenda, which included the February 4 minutes, monthly financial info, a power pooling agreement, a wastewater report, and an employee safety incentive amendment. They passed an ordinance vacating a public utility easement in the Henline Plat B Subdivision to allow Jackson’s gas station to expand. The council also approved updates to the city’s equal‑pay policy and adopted a revised fee schedule with new fees for the Innovation Center. All motions carried with four votes in favor and one councilmember absent.

• Approved consent agenda (4 Yes, 1 Absent)
• Approved ordinance vacating public utility easement in Henline Plat B Subdivision (4 Yes, 1 Absent)
• Approved equal pay policy updates (4 Yes, 1 Absent)
• Approved updated city fee schedule and new Innovation Center fees (4 Yes, 1 Absent)

City Council

The Payson City Council will meet to receive public input regarding proposed amendments to the city fee schedule. This is the only specific item listed for the February 18, 2026, meeting.

• Public hearing on amendments to the Payson City Fee Schedule

Forebay Committee

The committee will first approve the minutes from the January 20, 2026 meeting. It will then discuss several PARC funding requests, including a kiosk, 2‑3 trail counters, additional or updated signs, and cutting a road into the north bike park. A plan to eradicate phragmite vegetation will also be considered. The meeting will conclude with discussion of subcommittee assignments.

• Approve meeting minutes from January 20, 2026
• PARC request for a kiosk
• PARC request for 2‑3 trail counters
• PARC request for additional or updated signs
• PARC request to cut road into north bike park

The committee approved the January 20, 2026 Forebay Committee meeting minutes unanimously. Members discussed possible PARC tax projects such as a trail kiosk, trail counters, and additional signage, but no motions were recorded. They also reviewed a phragmites eradication plan and noted subcommittee assignments for trail clean‑up and event planning. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved Jan 20, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Economic Development Board

The Payson Economic Development Board will review its budget and strategic plan. It will also receive updates on the Innovation Center, Inland Port, and a new vision statement. The meeting includes reports from the city and committee assignments.

• Budget
• Strategic Plan
• Innovation Center
• Inland Port
• Vision Statement

The Economic Development Board approved the January 14, 2026 minutes (yes votes from six members). The board set a retreat for March 23, 2026 at the MTech building and scheduled an Innovation Center open house on February 12, 2026 with a ribbon‑cutting at 7 p.m. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved Jan 14 minutes (yes: 6)
• Scheduled board retreat for March 23, 2026
• Scheduled Innovation Center open house for Feb 12, 2026
• Meeting adjourned

Planning Commission

The Payson City Planning Commission will meet on February 11, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. at the Payson City Center and via Zoom. The agenda includes approval of minutes from the January 14, 2026 meeting, a public forum, a training session on the Utah Open and Public Meetings Act, and commission and staff reports. No substantive policy decisions are listed.

• Approval of minutes for the January 14, 2026 meeting
• Public forum for community input
• Training on Utah Open and Public Meetings Act (OPMA)
• Commission and staff reports

The commission approved the consent agenda, which included the minutes from the January 14, 2026 meeting. All seven commissioners voted yes. The commission then adjourned the meeting with a unanimous vote.

• Approved consent agenda, including Jan 14 minutes (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

City Council

The council unanimously approved three ordinances transferring land parcels between Payson City and the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. The council also approved the consent agenda, including the January 12‑13 retreat minutes and the January 21 meeting minutes, and confirmed Anne Moss as mayor pro tem. The meeting was adjourned at 6:44 p.m.

• Approved mayor pro tem Anne Moss (Yes - Brian Hulet, Anne Moss, Bob Provstgaard, Ryan Rowley, Lacee Smith)
• Approved consent agenda items (January 12‑13 retreat minutes and Jan 21 meeting minutes) (Yes - all five councilmembers)
• Approved Ordinance 02-04-2026-A: Quit Claim Deed from Payson City to USA Bureau of Reclamation (parcels 30:052:0092, 30:072:0039, 41:777:0030) (Yes - all five councilmembers)
• Approved Ordinance 02-04-2026-B: Quit Claim Deed from USA Bureau of Reclamation to Payson City (parcels 30:053:0092, 30:072:0015, 49:384:0042, 49:416:0074, 49:669:0300) (Yes - all five councilmembers)
• Approved Ordinance 02-04-2026-C: Warranty Deed of platted sheets (parcel 08:145:0013) (Yes - all five councilmembers)
• Adjourned meeting (Yes - Brian Hulet, Anne Moss, Bob Provstgaard, Ryan Rowley, Lacee Smith)

Planning Commission

The Payson City Planning Commission cancelled its regularly scheduled meeting for January 28, 2026. Commissioners will instead attend the annual Planning Commissioner Appreciation Dinner at Snapper Mexican Seafood, 11 S. Main St., Payson, at 6:30 p.m. No agenda items were considered.

• Meeting cancelled; commissioners attending appreciation dinner at Snapper Mexican Seafood (11 S. Main St.)

City Council

The Payson City Council will hold a public hearing to receive input on the Clearwing Annexation of approximately 29.79 acres. The applicant requests light industrial (I-1) zoning for the property located at 3751 W 9600 S.

• Public hearing on Clearwing Annexation (29.79 acres)
• Request for I-1 light industrial zoning
• Held at Payson City Center, Council Chambers, 439 W Utah Avenue
• Meeting held virtually via Zoom Video Communications

City Council

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included the January 7 minutes, financial information, water agency board appointments and a law‑enforcement services agreement. Councilmembers also moved the Annual Open Public Meetings Act training to later in the meeting, which passed unanimously. Finally, the council approved Ordinance 01‑21‑2026‑A to vacate a portion of public street right‑of‑way at 1750 W Arrowhead Trail.

• Approved consent agenda (5-0)
• Moved Annual Open Public Meetings Act training later in meeting (5-0)
• Approved ordinance vacating portion of public street right‑of‑way at 1750 W Arrowhead Trail (5-0)

City Council

The Payson City Council will hold a public hearing during its regular meeting on Jan. 21, 2026. The hearing concerns a request by Terry Harward of Arrowhead Partners, LLC to vacate portions of the public right‑of‑way on 1750 West Arrowhead Trail. All adjacent property owners have signed the petition and state code requirements have been met. The council will consider public input before deciding on the vacating request.

• Public hearing on request to vacate portion of 1750 West Arrowhead Trail right‑of‑way
• Application filed 12/15/2025 by Terry Harward, Arrowhead Partners, LLC

Forebay Committee

The Forebay Committee will meet to select its leadership for the year and review 2025 accomplishments. The body will discuss goals for 2026, a monthly trail maintenance schedule, and Adventure Day in June 2026.

• Selection of Chair, Vice-Chair, and Secretary
• Monthly schedule for trail maintenance
• Planning for Adventure Day (June 2026)

The committee approved motions to name Kevin Crook as chair, Matthew Earlywine as vice‑chair, and Bridgette Cheever as secretary. Members also created an Outreach & Activities Committee composed of Matthew Earlywine, Lindsay Fillerup, and Bridgette Cheever. The group agreed to submit a request to the PARC Tax Committee for kiosk funding by March 2026.

• Chair appointment approved (7 yes votes)
• Vice‑chair appointment approved (7 yes votes)
• Secretary appointment approved (7 yes votes)
• Outreach & Activities Committee formed (members: Matthew Earlywine, Lindsay Fillerup, Bridgette Cheever)
• Agreed to request kiosk funding from PARC Tax Committee by March 2026

Economic Development Board

The Payson Economic Development Board will meet to review prior minutes, hear guest remarks, and discuss a retreat. Committee reports, assignments and goals will be presented, along with updates on the Innovation Center, local happenings, and a city report. No specific contracts, rezoning actions, or dollar‑amount decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Committee reports, assignments and goals
• Innovation Center discussion
• Report on Things Happening in Payson
• Report from City
• Retreat planning

The board voted to approve the minutes from the December 10, 2025 meeting. The motion was made by Robert Mills, seconded by Dave Tuckett, and received six affirmative votes. No other motions or decisions were recorded during the meeting.

• Approved Dec 10, 2025 minutes (6 yes votes)

Planning Commission

The commission approved the consent agenda, including the December 10, 2025 minutes. It opened and closed a public hearing on routine municipal code updates. Commissioners voted to recommend that the City Council approve the updates to the Development Guidelines, Standard Construction Details, and Electrical Construction Standards.

• Approved consent agenda (4-0)
• Opened public hearing on municipal code updates (4-0)
• Closed public hearing on municipal code updates (4-0)
• Recommended municipal code updates to City Council (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

City Council

The Payson City Council is holding a two-day retreat starting January 12, 2026, to discuss operations with various city departments and staff members.

• Finance Department discussion
• Legal Department discussion
• Parks & Golf discussion
• Public Works Department discussion
• City Recorder certification

The Payson City Council met on Jan 12‑13, 2026 for a retreat at SpringHill Suites in Washington, UT. Council members and staff presented updates from finance, legal, parks, recreation, HR, fire, development, police, power, and public works departments. The meeting consisted of discussions and reports, but no votes or formal approvals, denials, or tablings were recorded.

City Council

The council approved the December 17, 2025 meeting minutes on the consent agenda. Councilmember Ryan Rowley moved to appoint Brian Hulet as mayor pro tem for the remainder of the meeting, and the motion passed. The meeting was then adjourned by a motion that carried.

• Approved December 17, 2025 City Council minutes (5-0)
• Approved Brian Hulet as mayor pro tem for the remainder of the meeting (5-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (5-0)