Payson public meetings in 2025

City Council

The council approved the consent agenda with a 4‑0 vote (one member absent). It then approved Resolution 12‑17‑2025‑A appointing Kevin Crook, Lindsay Fillerup, Art Troyer and Matthew Earlywine to the Forebay Committee, also by a 4‑0 vote (one absent). The proposed zoning ordinance for the Hiatt Creek Master Plan area was tabled.

• Approved consent agenda (4-0, Brian Hulet absent)
• Approved Resolution 12-17-2025-A appointing four new Forebay Committee members (4-0, Brian Hulet absent)
• Tabled Hiatt Creek Master Plan zone change ordinance

Planning Commission

The commission approved its consent agenda and opened and closed public hearings for the Hiatt Creek and Nebo Peaks zone change requests. Staff recommended the RMF-10 multi‑family residential zone for the Hiatt Creek parcels, and the commission voted to recommend its approval (6‑0). The commission also recommended the R‑1‑10 net‑buildable acreage amendment (6‑0) and later voted to recommend approval of the RMF‑10, R‑1‑10, and a parcel change to R‑1‑9 for the Nebo Peaks area (5‑1). A recommendation to annex Clearwing land with I‑1 industrial zoning was presented, but the vote outcome was not recorded.

• Approved consent agenda (6-0)
• Opened Hiatt Creek public hearing (6-0)
• Closed Hiatt Creek public hearing (6-0)
• Recommended approval of RMF-10 zone for Hiatt Creek parcels (6-0)
• Recommended R-1-10 net buildable acreage amendment (6-0)
• Opened Nebo Peaks public hearing (6-0)
• Closed Nebo Peaks public hearing (6-0)
• Recommended approval of RMF-10, R-1-10 and R-1-9 zoning for Nebo Peaks (5-1)

Economic Development Board

The Economic Development Board will meet to discuss the Innovation Center and the selection of new board members. The agenda includes reports from the City Council and various committees.

• Discussion of new board members
• Innovation Center
• Committee reports, assignments, and goals
• Retreat planning

The board approved the November 12, 2025 meeting minutes, with six members voting yes. It also resolved that the upcoming retreat will be planned only after the new board members are appointed. No other actions were formally adopted.

• Approved November 12, 2025 minutes (yes votes: William R. Wright, Jim Rowland, Kris Phillips, Mark Kershaw, Robert Mills, Jill Spencer)
• Decided retreat will be planned after new board members are appointed

City Council

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda items, including the November 18 minutes and two resolutions. A motion to adjust the agenda so the Strawberry Highline Canal piping project could proceed was also approved unanimously. No other substantive actions were decided during the meeting.

• Approved consent agenda (November 18 minutes, 2026 meeting dates, fee schedule correction) – unanimous
• Approved agenda adjustment to allow Strawberry Highline Canal piping project – unanimous
• Approved RDA 2026 Annual Meeting Dates and Times – unanimous
• Adjourned to Redevelopment Agency – unanimous
• Adjourned from Redevelopment Agency – unanimous
• Adjourned the council meeting – unanimous

City Council

The Payson City Council held a special meeting with two work sessions on November 18, 2025. A consent agenda was presented covering the prior meeting minutes, monthly financial information, a police evidence allocation resolution, and a Utah County interlocal cooperation agreement for the Payson Canyon Trail. Additional action items included fee‑schedule amendments, a canvass resolution for the November 4 municipal election, a forebay conservation easement resolution, and an overnight parking ordinance amendment. The minutes do not record the outcomes or vote totals for any of these items.

• Consent agenda – Approval of November 5, 2025, City Council minutes (outcome not recorded)
• Consent agenda – Confirmation of monthly financial information (outcome not recorded)
• Consent agenda – Resolution on Police Department evidence allocation (outcome not recorded)
• Consent agenda – Resolution on Utah County interlocal cooperation agreement for Payson Canyon Trail (outcome not recorded)
• Action item – Public hearing/resolution to amend the city fee schedule, including power rates (outcome not recorded)
• Action item – Resolution to canvass the November 4, 2025, municipal general election (outcome not recorded)
• Action item – Resolution on forebay conservation easement (outcome not recorded)
• Action item – Ordinance to amend overnight parking and residential parking permits (outcome not recorded)

City Council

The council first moved to a closed session to discuss real‑property matters and later reconvened the regular meeting. It approved the consent agenda, including the October 15 minutes and a Just Serve City proclamation. The council unanimously approved the Water Use and Preservation Element amendment to the General Plan and voted to deny the resolution for the potential purchase of 268 S American Way.

• Adjourned regular meeting to a closed session on real‑property matters (5-0)
• Reopened regular meeting after closed session (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items: October 15 minutes and Just Serve City proclamation (5-0)
• Approved Water Use and Preservation Element amendment to the General Plan (5-0)
• Denied resolution for potential real‑estate purchase at 268 S American Way (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Payson City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on October 22, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. to review and recommend approval of an amendment to the city’s General Plan. The amendment adds a Water Conservation section to comply with State Bill 110, which requires such a section in municipal General Plans. The hearing will be at the Payson City Center, 439 W Utah Avenue, and via Zoom.

• General Plan amendment to add a Water Conservation section per State Bill 110

Planning Commission

The Payson City Planning Commission is scheduled to meet on October 22, 2025. The agenda includes viewing meeting materials and documents.

• Review of meeting materials and documents
• Viewing of agenda and packet PDFs

City Council

The council approved the consent agenda and opened then closed a public hearing on budget amendments. It then adopted the ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2025‑2026 budget. The council also approved the appointment of Amalie Ottley as the new city recorder and appointed three members to the PARC Tax Committee.

• Approved consent agenda (Yes - Brett Christensen, Yes - Taresa Hiatt, Yes - Anne Moss, Yes - Ryan Rowley)
• Opened public hearing on FY 2025‑2026 budget amendments (Yes - Brett Christensen, Yes - Taresa Hiatt, Yes - Anne Moss, Yes - Ryan Rowley)
• Closed public hearing on FY 2025‑2026 budget amendments (Yes - Brett Christensen, Yes - Taresa Hiatt, Yes - Anne Moss, Yes - Ryan Rowley)
• Approved ordinance amending FY 2025‑2026 budget (Yes - Brett Christensen, Yes - Taresa Hiatt, Yes - Anne Moss, Yes - Ryan Rowley)
• Approved appointment of new city recorder Amalie Ottley (Yes - Brett Christensen, Yes - Taresa Hiatt, Yes - Anne Moss, Yes - Ryan Rowley)
• Approved PARC Tax Committee appointments of Kenton Phillips, Kimberley Beneett, and Robert Root (Yes - Brett Christensen, Yes - Taresa Hiatt, Yes - Anne Moss, Yes - Ryan Rowley)

Planning Commission

The Payson City Planning Commission meeting on October 8, 2025 provides a packet, agenda, and minutes PDFs. No specific agenda items such as rezoning, contracts, or hearings are listed in the agenda text.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a request by Tyler Horan for White Horse Land LLC to amend the South Meadows Area Specific Plan by adding density to the western portion of the plan. The commission will also consider the consent agenda, including approval of the September 24, 2025 meeting minutes. The meeting includes a public forum and standard commission and staff reports.

• Approval of minutes for the September 24, 2025 meeting (consent agenda)
• Public hearing – General Plan Amendment – South Meadows Area Specific Plan (density addition)

Economic Development Board

The Payson Economic Development Board will review updates on the Innovation Center and Inland Port, hear reports from committees and the city, and plan upcoming events such as a golf fundraiser and a board retreat.

• Innovation Center discussion
• Inland Port discussion
• Golf Event planning
• Committee reports, assignments and goals
• Retreat planning

City Council

The council approved the consent agenda, which included the September 17, 2025 meeting minutes and the Elm Hollow Subdivision Right of Access Agreement, after correcting a name spelling. The council also appointed Rebecca Billings to fill a vacancy on the Library Board. Both motions passed unanimously.

• Approved consent agenda (Sept 17 minutes & Elm Hollow agreement) (5-0)
• Approved Library Board appointment of Rebecca Billings (5-0)

Planning Commission

The commission will approve the minutes from the August 27, 2025 meeting, hold a public forum, and discuss possible amendments to several sections of the city's zoning ordinance (Title 13). No decisions on rezoning or contracts are on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes for the August 27, 2025 meeting
• Public forum for community input
• Discussion of possible amendments to Payson City Code Title 13, Zoning

The commission unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included the minutes from the August 27, 2025 meeting. No public comments were received. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously. No other actions or decisions were taken.

• Approved consent agenda and August 27 minutes (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

City Council

The council approved the consent agenda, which included the September 3 minutes, a fire‑prevention proclamation, and monthly financial information. The motion passed with unanimous support. The council then voted to adjourn the meeting at 6:42 p.m.

• Approved consent agenda (4-0: Hiatt, Hulet, Moss, Rowley)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0: Hiatt, Hulet, Moss, Rowley)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for September 10, 2025, has been cancelled. No other business was listed.

Economic Development Board

The Payson Economic Development Board will convene to review committee reports, discuss the Innovation Center, and consider a golf event. The meeting agenda lists items regarding the Inland Port and a board retreat.

• Review committee reports, assignments, and goals
• Discuss Innovation Center
• Consider golf event
• Review Inland Port
• Plan board retreat

The Economic Development Board met on September 10, 2025, but a quorum was not present. No votes or formal actions were recorded for any agenda items. The meeting consisted of a call to order, review of prior minutes, and discussion topics such as a golf event, innovation center, and inland port, but no decisions were approved, denied, or tabled.

Economic Development Board

The Payson City Economic Development Board has cancelled its regularly scheduled meeting for April 9, 2025. The meeting was set to take place at the Payson City Center DRC Room.

• Meeting cancelled
• Scheduled for April 9, 2025
• Location: Payson City Center, DRC Room, 439 West Utah Avenue

City Council

The council voted to approve the resolution authorizing the mayor to sign a water conversion contract with the Bureau of Reclamation. They also approved the Utah Department of Transportation Nebo Beltway Corridor Preservation Agreement. Both resolutions passed with unanimous votes from the four voting members. The consent agenda was also approved by roll‑call vote.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Approved resolution for water conversion contract with Bureau of Reclamation (Yes - Taresa Hiatt, Yes - Brian Hulet, Yes - Anne Moss, Yes - Ryan Rowley)
• Approved resolution for UDOT Nebo Beltway Corridor Preservation Agreement (Yes - Taresa Hiatt, Yes - Brian Hulet, Yes - Anne Moss, Yes - Ryan Rowley)

Planning Commission

The Payson City Planning Commission will meet to discuss potential amendments to the Payson City Code Title 13, Zoning. The meeting will be held at the Payson City Center and streamed online.

• Approval of minutes from August 13, 2025
• Work session on Zoning Ordinance Review
• Discussion of amendments to Payson City Code Title 13

The commission approved the minutes from the August 13, 2025 meeting with a unanimous yes vote. The commission then adjourned the meeting with a unanimous yes vote. No substantive policy or zoning decisions were made.

• Approved August 13, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

City Council

The council voted to approve the resolution certifying the August 12, 2025 primary election results. It also approved a resolution confirming an agreement with Payson Hospitality Group to pay water and irrigation impact fees upfront, reducing the total to $154,517.06 over three years. Both motions passed unanimously.

• Approved resolution canvassing August 12 primary election (5-0)
• Approved resolution agreement with Payson Hospitality Group (5-0)

City Council

The council voted to approve a Neighborhood Commercial Overlay ordinance for the historic building at 590 South Main Street, allowing office use. They also approved an amendment to the city code extending reimbursement periods for public improvements from 10 to 20 years. Both measures passed unanimously among the three voting members.

• Approved consent agenda (Yes - Brett Christensen, Yes - Taresa Hiatt, Yes - Ryan Rowley)
• Approved Neighborhood Commercial Overlay ordinance for 590 S Main St (Yes - Brett Christensen, Yes - Taresa Hiatt, Yes - Ryan Rowley)
• Approved amendment to Title 10.16.210, Reimbursement for Public Improvements (Yes - Brett Christensen, Yes - Taresa Hiatt, Yes - Ryan Rowley)

Library Board

The Library Board will receive updates on a feasibility study and the library parking lot. Members will also discuss plans for the Festival of Wreaths and the need for a new board member.

• Parking lot update
• Feasibility study update
• Festival of Wreaths fundraising planning
• Used Book Sale staffing needs
• Library Board member vacancy

The Library Board unanimously accepted the minutes from the previous meeting. A motion to return Board meetings to the first Thursday of each month was made and seconded, but the minutes do not record a vote outcome. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous motion.

• Accepted previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Motion to move Library Board meetings to the first Thursday of the month – made and seconded; outcome not recorded
• Motion to adjourn the meeting (unanimous)

Economic Development Board

The regularly scheduled meeting for the Economic Development Board on August 13, 2025, has been cancelled.

City Council

The council opened and later closed a public hearing on the proposed certified tax rate. It then approved the truth in taxation and certified tax rate ordinance, which raises the rate to fund half of the $10 million fire station. The vote to approve the ordinance was unanimous among the five voting members.

• Opened public hearing on truth in taxation and certified tax rate (4-0)
• Closed public hearing (5-0)
• Approved truth in taxation and certified tax rate ordinance (5-0)

City Council

The council voted to adopt the City‑Wide Active Transportation Plan ordinance and add it to the General Plan. It also approved the Utah County Interlocal Agreement that secures $3 million for the last two blocks on Main Street, with construction slated for next spring. Both measures passed unanimously among the voting members.

• Approved consent agenda (minutes, development agreement, finances) – unanimous roll call
• Approved City‑Wide Active Transportation Plan ordinance, to be included in the General Plan – Yes: Brett Christensen, Taresa Hiatt, Anne Moss, Ryan Rowley
• Approved Utah County Interlocal Agreement securing $3 million for Main Street improvements – Yes: Brett Christensen, Taresa Hiatt, Anne Moss, Ryan Rowley
• Adjourned meeting – Yes: Brett Christensen, Taresa Hiatt, Anne Moss, Ryan Rowley

Economic Development Board

The Economic Development Board approved the minutes from its June 11, 2025 meeting. The motion was made by Mark Kershaw, seconded by Dave Tuckett, and carried with votes from Brian Hulet, Kris Phillips, Jim Rowland, Robert Mills, Dave Tuckett, and Mark Kershaw. No other agenda items were acted upon.

• Approved June 11, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)

City Council

The council approved the consent agenda, including the June 18, 2025 City Council meeting minutes. Council members reached consensus to give a 3% merit raise and a 2.5% cost‑of‑living adjustment for city employees. A forebay bike park concept plan was presented, but no approval was recorded. No other formal votes were noted.

• Approved June 18, 2025 City Council meeting minutes (consent agenda)
• Adopted 3% merit raise and 2.5% COLA for city employees (consensus)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included the minutes from the June 11, 2025 meeting. The commission then voted to adjourn the session. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved consent agenda (June 11 minutes) – 6‑0
• Adjourned meeting – 5‑0

City Council

The council approved the consent agenda unanimously. It opened, heard, and closed a public hearing on FY 2024‑2025 budget amendments, then approved those amendments by a 5‑0 vote. Finally, the council adopted a resolution raising the top tax rate limit from .001098 to .001299 to generate funds for a proposed fire station, with recorded yes votes from Brett Christensen and Taresa Hiatt and the motion carried.

• Approved consent agenda (5-0)
• Opened public hearing on FY 2024‑2025 budget amendments (5-0)
• Closed public hearing on FY 2024‑2025 budget amendments (5-0)
• Approved FY 2024‑2025 budget amendments (5-0)
• Adopted proposed tax rate resolution (yes votes recorded: Brett Christensen, Taresa Hiatt; motion carried)

Economic Development Board

The Economic Development Board approved the March 12 and May 14, 2025 minutes with a unanimous yes vote. The board also approved an 11‑year, renewable lease for the Innovation Center and created a staff position to run it. CC Bank’s $10,000 donation for an employee was noted. No other formal votes were recorded.

• Approved March 12 and May 14, 2025 minutes (yes votes: Hulet, Abplanalp, Charles, Jones, Phillips, Rowland)
• Approved 11‑year renewable lease for Innovation Center in MTECH building
• Approved creation of a position through the Redevelopment Agency to manage the Innovation Center
• Noted CC Bank donation of $10,000 for an Innovation Center employee

City Council

The council approved an amendment to the city fee schedule that raises most utility rates, adopted the Utah Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (CPACE) program, and approved a lease with Mountainland Technical College for an Innovation Center. Procedural motions to open and close the public hearing, approve the consent agenda, and adjourn to and from the Redevelopment Agency also passed.

• Approved amendment to Payson City Fee Schedule (utility rates) – Yes: Hiatt, Hulet, Moss
• Adopted Utah Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (CPACE) Program – Yes: Hiatt, Hulet, Moss
• Approved lease agreement with Mountainland Technical College – Yes: Hiatt, Hulet, Moss
• Approved consent agenda (including May 21 minutes) – Yes: Hiatt, Hulet, Moss
• Opened public hearing – Yes: Hiatt, Hulet, Moss
• Closed public hearing – Yes: Hiatt, Hulet, Moss
• Adjourned to Redevelopment Agency – Yes: Hiatt, Hulet, Moss
• Adjourned from Redevelopment Agency – Yes: Hiatt, Hulet, Moss

Planning Commission

The commission approved the consent agenda, which included the May 14 minutes, by a 6‑0 vote. No other actions were taken. The meeting was then adjourned by a 6‑0 vote.

• Approved consent agenda and May 14 minutes (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

City Council

The council voted to approve the consent agenda, which covered the April 30, 2025 work session, the May 7, 2025 meeting minutes, the State Auditor Fraud Questionnaire, and confirmation of monthly financial information. Councilmember Rowley moved to approve, Hiatt seconded, and a roll‑call vote recorded yes votes from Brett Christensen, Taresa Hiatt, Anne Moss, and Ryan Rowley. The motion carried.

• Approved April 30, 2025 work session (consent agenda)
• Approved May 7, 2025 meeting minutes (consent agenda)
• Approved State Auditor Fraud Questionnaire (consent agenda)
• Approved confirmation of monthly financial information (consent agenda)
• Motion to approve consent agenda carried (yes votes: Christensen, Hiatt, Moss, Rowley)

Planning Commission

The commission approved the consent agenda, which included the minutes from the April 23, 2025 meeting, with all six voting members in favor. A motion to adjourn the May 14 meeting was also carried, with five members voting yes. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved consent agenda and April 23, 2025 minutes (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Economic Development Board

The board approved a budget to hire a manager for the Innovation Center at MTECH. New businesses will receive swag bags, and the city scheduled a golf tournament for Oct. 2. The hotel site plan received final approval and a building permit will be issued soon.

• Approved budget to hire a manager for the Innovation Center (no vote recorded)
• Swag bags will be provided to new businesses
• Golf tournament scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 2
• Final approval given for the hotel site plan; building permit to follow
• CC Bank donation of $10,000 to the Innovation Center reported

City Council

The council voted to approve the consent agenda, which included approval of the April 2 and April 15 City Council meeting minutes, several resolutions and proclamations. The motion passed with five councilmembers voting Yes. The council also confirmed the Youth City Council officer elections, naming Sarah Ogren as Youth Mayor, Ezekiel Andrew as Assistant Mayor, and Gabriel Andrew as Youth Manager.

• Approved consent agenda (including minutes, resolutions, proclamations) – vote 5-0
• Youth City Council elected Sarah Ogren as Youth Mayor (unanimous)
• Youth City Council elected Ezekiel Andrew as Assistant Mayor (unanimous)
• Youth City Council elected Gabriel Andrew as Youth Manager (unanimous)

City Council

The council reached consensus to proceed with all proposed WIFIA water‑infrastructure projects. It also agreed to move forward with the new Fire Station 2, using $4 million from the fund balance and raising property taxes for the remaining $6 million. The council approved a study of a transportation utility fee (TUF). The meeting was adjourned by a 5‑0 vote.

• Proceed with all listed WIFIA water‑infrastructure projects (consensus)
• Move forward with new Fire Station 2 (~$10 M), $4 M from fund balance and property‑tax increase for $6 M (consensus)
• Proceed with study of a transportation utility fee (TUF) (consensus)
• Adjourned meeting (5‑0 vote)

City Council

The council approved a resolution establishing an interlocal agreement with Utah County for the 2025 municipal election. The motion passed with votes from Brian Hulet, Anne Moss, and Ryan Rowley. The council also voted to adjourn the meeting. No other substantive actions were decided.

• Approved interlocal agreement with Utah County for 2025 municipal election (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

City Council

The council approved the consent agenda and several appointments, including a new planning commissioner, two board of adjustment members, and a city attorney. They voted to vacate a 10‑foot public utility easement on West 170 North. A resolution to adopt Ranked Choice Voting failed 2‑3, while a motion to deny early voting and fast‑cast voting passed unanimously.

• Approved consent agenda (4‑0)
• Approved vacation of west side 10‑foot public utility easement (4‑0)
• Approved appointment of Robert Gedeborg to Planning Commission (4‑0)
• Approved appointments of Cary Stockwell and Scott Everett to Board of Adjustment (4‑0)
• Approved appointment of Brandon Dalley as City Attorney (4‑0)
• Resolution to adopt Ranked Choice Voting failed (2‑3)
• Resolution to deny early voting and fast‑cast voting passed (4‑0)