Heber public meetings in 2023
25 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a budget amendment for Fiscal Year 2023-2024. The body is also considering several land and facility agreements, including a performing arts center lease and the Evans property acquisition.
- Public hearing and vote on Resolution 2023-23 for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Budget Amendment
- Ground Lease and Parking Agreement for Performing Arts Center
- Evans Property Acquisition
- Ordinance 2023-45 regarding HOA consent for short-term rentals
- Parks and Cemetery Administration Building RFP and Cemetery Master Plan Amendment
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
City Council
The City Council will discuss the annexation of 10.41 acres and updates to the General Plan and C-3 zoning regulations. The body is also reviewing a property acquisition agreement for the Wilcox property and a deer mitigation plan for downtown.
- MTech Annexation Petition of 10.41 acres at approximately 900 West 100 South
- Wilcox Property Acquisition Agreement
- Ordinance 2023-41 to incorporate Envision Central Heber into the General Plan
- Ordinance 2023-39 updating C-3 Zone parking and design criteria
- Vector System procurement for Heber Valley Airport operations and landing fees
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Historical Preservation Committee
The committee will receive updates on trails and the tree subcommittee. Discussion items include the Ride Wasatch proposal and designs for Muirfield and Coyote Park.
- Ride Wasatch Proposal
- Muirfield and Coyote Park Designs
- Safe Street/Safe Road Crossings grant discussion
- TAP Tax Proposal for trail maintenance
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will review several action items including design guidelines for Highlands MDA and updates to C-3 Zone parking regulations. Commissioners will also hold a work meeting to discuss potential agenda items regarding Main Street parking and possible joint meetings with the City Council.
- Design Guideline Amendment to Highlands MDA (Woodbury)
- Wasatch County Event Center grounds MDA
- Ordinance 2023-41: General Plan amendment for Central Heber Vision
- Ordinance 2023-39: Update to C-3 Zone/Parking regulations
- Discussion on Main Street parking and parking structures
City Council
The council will consider several action items including a College Downs annexation and an airport predevelopment agreement. The meeting also includes discussions on Muirfield Park development, short term rentals, and police staffing changes.
- Ordinance 2023-37: Supplemental Zoning Code Update
- Resolution 2023-19: Jordanelle Ridge Public Infrastructure District No. 2 property changes
- Ordinance 2023-38: Wittco Master Development Agreement
- Ordinance 2023-32: College Downs Annexation
- Resolution 2023-20: OK3 Air and Airport Master Plan predevelopment agreement
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Planning Commission
The Heber City Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding design guidelines, master development agreements, and commercial zoning amendments. The body will consider changes to permitted uses and parking requirements for the Downtown C-3 Commercial Zone.
- Design Guideline Amendment to the Highlands MDA
- Master Development Agreement for the Wasatch County Event Center grounds (Kohler)
- Proposed amendments to Downtown C-3 Commercial Zone regarding permitted uses, design standards, and parking requirements
- General Plan and Zoning Map Amendment with a Master Development Agreement at 22 South 100 West
Airport Advisory Board
The Airport Advisory Board will discuss updates to its bylaws and the Airport Master Plan. The meeting includes a report on comparable airports and a rate fee study.
- Report on Comparable Airports and Rate Fee Study by Aeroplex Group Partners
- Discussion of updates and next steps for the Airport Master Plan
- Updates and changes to Airport Advisory Board Bylaws
City Council
The City Council will discuss and potentially act on several city code updates and a development agreement amendment. The meeting also includes the swearing-in of a new Chief of Police and an update on the Central Heber Replacement Project.
- Oath of Office for Chief of Police Parker Sever
- Sawmill Master Development Agreement (MDA) Design Standards Amendment
- Envision Heber Phase 3 Code Updates to sections 18.04, 18.08, 18.12, and 18.16
- Repeal of Heber City Code Sections 2.38 and 2.48
- Central Heber Replacement Project update
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Parks, Open Space, Trails, and Trees
The Parks, Open Space, Trails, and Tree Committee is meeting to review updates on trails and trees. The body will discuss proposals regarding e-bike conduct and a trail hub depot.
- TAP Tax discussion
- Wasatch Canal Trail update
- E-Bikes Code of Conduct Proposal
- Trail Hub Depot Proposal
- Future review of Muirfield and Coyote Park designs
Planning Commission
The Heber City Planning Commission will meet to consider a site plan approval for a project at 1615 N Gilber Peak Road. The commission will also review minutes from September meetings.
- Site plan approval request for Amateur Farms at 1615 N Gilber Peak Road
City Council
The City Council will discuss zoning updates and development agreements for properties at 1000 South 600 West and 801 South 100 West. The body will also consider a sales tax proposition for emergency medical services and a software contract for budget planning.
- ClearGov budget planning software contract not to exceed $110,500
- Cottages rezone and Master Development Agreement at 1000 South 600 West
- Wittco Rezone and Master Development Agreement at 801 South 100 West
- Resolution 2023-18 EMS Sales Tax Proposition 9 for Wasatch County Fire District
- Ordinance 2023-34 to rename Hidden Creek Lane to 1790 South
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Planning Commission
The Heber City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding proposed design standards for city parks. The meeting also includes the approval of previous minutes and commission training.
- Public hearing for proposed Heber City Park Design Standards
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Parks, Open Space, Trails, and Trees
The Parks, Open Space, Trails, and Tree Committee is meeting to review updates on city trails and tree recommendations. The body will discuss a proposal for Rail Trail Phase 3 and review designs for Muirfield and Coyote Parks.
- Consor Proposal for Rail Trail Phase 3
- Muirfield Park tree recommendations
- Muirfield and Coyote Park designs
- E-Bikes Code of Conduct Proposal
- TAP Tax discussion
City Council
The City Council will consider a budget amendment for fiscal year 2024 and the appointment of Parker Sever as Police Chief. The meeting includes discussions on transit expansion, affordable housing amendments, and the Central Heber Vision.
- Public hearing for Resolution 2023-17 regarding the 1st Budget Amendment to the FY 2024 Annual Budget
- Employment agreement and appointment of Parker Sever as Police Chief
- Contract award for construction of the 1200 South 500 East traffic signal
- Ordinance 2023-20 adopting the Affordable Housing Amendment
- Authorization to solicit proposals for the sale of City-owned Commerce Park property
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council
The Heber City Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding rezoning and development agreements for two properties. The body will also consider a site plan approval for a property on Old Highway-40.
- Public hearing for Cottages Rezone & Master Development Agreement at 1000 South 600 West
- Public hearing for Wittco Rezone and Master Development Agreement at 801 South 100 West
- Site plan approval request for Old 40 North at 4705 North Old Highway-40
- Draft review of Heber City Park Design Standards
The commission approved the consent‑agenda minutes with a 5‑0 vote. In a public hearing, commissioners voted unanimously to approve a zoning‑density change and Master Development Agreement for the property at 1000 South 600 West, with the City Council’s conditions considered. No decision was recorded for the separate rezoning request at 801 South 100 West.
- Approved consent‑agenda minutes (5‑0)
- Approved zone change and Master Development Agreement for 1000 South 600 West (unanimous)
- Held public hearing for Wittco rezoning at 801 South 100 West (no decision recorded)
City Council
The City Council will review the Mayor's nomination for a new Chief of Police and hold public hearings on impact fees for the North Village Area and the College Downs Annexation. The body will also discuss the Envision Central Heber general plan and several land use agreements.
- Ordinance 2023-31: Impact fees for North Village Area streets and storm water
- Ordinance 2023-32: College Downs Annexation and Master Development Agreement
- Ordinance 2023-22: Envision Central Heber General Plan vision
- Zone change for property at approximately 801 South 100 West
- MOU with Wasatch County and LDS Church regarding Heber Valley Temple Project
The City Council unanimously approved a consent agenda including a fleet lease-purchase agreement for the Police and Public Works departments. The council also provided direction to retain certain COBRA benefits for existing employees while eliminating them for new hires.
- Approved City Police and Public Works Fleet Lease-Purchase Agreement Resolution 2023-15 (5-0)
- Approved August 15 and August 23 meeting minutes (5-0)
- Directed staff to retain COBRA benefits for existing employees and eliminate them for employees hired after the updated policy adoption
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council
The City Council is meeting for a special session. The agenda consists of a closed executive session to discuss personnel matters.
- Closed executive session regarding the character, professional competence, or health of an individual
The City Council met for a special session and entered a closed executive session to discuss personnel matters. No substantive public decisions were recorded.
- Approved motion to enter Closed Executive Session for personnel discussion (5-0)
- Approved motion to adjourn the meeting (5-0)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission held a public hearing regarding a proposed workforce housing development at 300 E 1200 S. The commission discussed the project's density, its location within the airport overlay zone, and potential traffic impacts. No final decision was recorded in the provided text.
- Approved meeting minutes from June 13, 2023, and July 11, 2023 (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council
The City Council approved a consent agenda including the Bell Tower renovation contract and updates to Airport Advisory Board bylaws. Other items, including engineering standards and the Envision Central Heber Vision, were discussed and tabled for future meetings.
- Approved July 18 and August 1, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)
- Approved Resolution 2023-12 amending Airport Advisory Board (AAB) Bylaws (4-0)
- Approved contract with Maddox Construction for Bell Tower Renovation and FFKR as Project Manager (4-0)
- Tabled Ordinance 2023-26 regarding Engineering Standard Specifications and Storm Water Manual until September 5, 2023
- Tabled Ordinance 2023-22 adopting the Envision Central Heber Vision until September 5, 2023
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
General
The City Council held a Truth in Taxation public hearing to discuss a proposed 8.06% tax increase to fund a new employee and cost-of-living and merit pay increases. Following the hearing, the Council unanimously adopted the certified tax rate and the final budget for the 2023-2024 fiscal year.
- Adopted Resolution 2023-13 adopting the Certified Tax Rate for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution 2023-14 approving the final budget for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
City Council
The Council established an Advisory Arts Committee to manage TAP tax revenue and grant funds. It also approved an amendment to the LRemington MDA with specific affordable housing requirements. Other items including a branding initiative and park plans remained under review.
- Approved Ordinance 2023-29 creating an Advisory Arts Committee (4-0)
- Approved LRemington MDA amendment with one unit at 60% AMI and two units at 80% AMI, including strict deed restrictions in perpetuity (3-1)
- Approved Ordinance 2023-19 Trails Code Amendment (4-0)
- Approved consent to pursue Development Agreement for Wasatch County Events Center (4-0)
- Approved appointment of D. Scott Crook as Employee Appeals Board / Employee Hearing Officer (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Planning Commission
The Heber City Planning Commission will consider a site plan for the Wasatch School site and a conditional use permit for relocating a building. The body will also discuss attendance at the Ogden APA.
- Site plan approval for Wasatch School Site at 300 North 1000 West
- Conditional Use Permit to relocate a building from 1350 Industrial Parkway to 1017 East 50 North
The Planning Commission unanimously approved the site plan for the new Wasatch High School and a conditional use permit to relocate a private residence. The commission also discussed downtown parking and architecture goals.
- Approved site plan for Wasatch High School at 200 North 1000 West (Unanimous)
- Approved conditional use permit to relocate a building from 1350 Industrial Parkway to 1017 East 50 North (Unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council
The City Council will vote on a construction contract for the Mill Road Roundabout and a General Plan Amendment for the Envision Central Heber Vision Statement. The body will also discuss the Rail-Trail project and amendments to the North Village Views and Highlands Master Plans.
- Contract award to MC Contractors for $841,523.48 for Mill Road Roundabout construction
- Ordinance 2023-22 adopting General Plan Amendment for Envision Central Heber Vision Statement
- Proposed amendments to North Village Views and Highlands Master Plans
- Authorization to negotiate addendum to Duke Land Lease Agreement for 15.79 +/- acres
- Ordinance 2023-27 updating Title 7 of Municipal Code regarding Elections
The City Council approved a funding match for phase three of the Rail-Trail project and passed several administrative ordinances. The Council also approved the appointment of Mayor Heidi Franco to the Wasatch County Fire District Advisory Commission.
- Approved $326,279.35 funding match for phase three of the Rail-Trail project (4-0)
- Approved Ordinance 2023-27 updating Municipal Code Title 7 regarding Elections (5-0)
- Approved Ordinance 2023-28 amending the 2023 Annual Meeting Schedule (5-0)
- Approved hanging 9/11 remembrance flags on Main Street from Sept 5-15 (5-0)
- Approved appointment of Mayor Heidi Franco to Wasatch County Fire District Advisory Commission (5-0)
- Approved nomination of Tori Broughton to POSTT Committee (5-0)
- Tabled General Plan Amendment for Envision Central Heber to a future Work Meeting (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Tree Subcommittee
The Tree Subcommittee is meeting to review the status of tree trimming and removal completed under a grant. The body is also discussing the Main Street tree project and updates to the city website.
- Review of tree trimming and removal completed under a grant
- Discussion of Main Street tree project/Main Park
- Status of Tree City and Arbor Day award
- Planning of an article for the Wasatch Wave and Heber website
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission issued positive recommendations to the City Council for updates to the municipal code definitions and general provisions. The commission also recommended updating the Standard Drawings, Specifications, and Storm Water Design Manual, with a request to revisit streetlight spacing for public safety.
- Approved May 23, 2023 minutes (5-0)
- Recommended positive approval of Amendments to Definitions Municipal Code 18.08 (6-0)
- Recommended positive approval of Amendments to Chapters 18.04, 18.12, and 18.16, and repeal of Sections 2.38 and 2.48 (5-0)
- Recommended positive approval of Standard Drawings, Specifications, and Storm Water Design Manual updates, with a modification to revisit streetlight spacing for public safety (5-0)