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City administrator Adam Cowie summarized the county contract and then outlined concerns about a separate Utah County proposal called “FastCast voting,” which would allow voters to come to designated locations, show identification and have ballots validated on the spot before being deposited. Cowie said the county’s initial description omitted several operational requirements and that “we would not recommend that we do that” without additional county support.

Cowie and staff identified the principal additional requirements for a local FastCast site: ADA‑compliant workspace, at least three paid election workers on site to manage authentication and provisional ballots, the ability to print and process ballots and physical ballot‑drop procedures. Those needs could require dedicated staffing and space in the city, he said; several municipalities that reviewed the county proposal expressed similar concerns.

County materials referenced a per‑active‑voter processing estimate of about $2.75, and staff said the total projected contribution in the agreement accounts for anticipated primary and general election costs. Council member Lincoln Jacobs moved approval of the resolution; Steve Stewart seconded and the motion passed on a council voice vote.

Cowie said city staff will seek further detail from Utah County about FastCast operational costs and whether the county will provide training, equipment or staffing assistance if Lindon agrees to pilot the option in the future.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Lindon City Council - April 7, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Lindon approved a $40,760.50 contribution to Utah County to administer 2025 elections and discussed a county proposal for in‑person fast‑cast ballot drop‑off that would require staffing and facilities the city does not currently provide.","taxTitle","Lindon City Council, Lindon, Utah County, Utah","taxId",20075,"location","Utah","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6611876,"Council approves Arbor Day proclamation and land‑exchange memo with Northpointe for 2000 West widening",126,2414000,2540000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2892842-038f18a7031417ebc40c746ceb478226&start=2414&end=2540","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2892842-038f18a7031417ebc40c746ceb478226/thumbnail_2414000.jpg","/articles/6611876/Utah/Council-approves-Arbor-Day-proclamation-and-landexchange-memo-with-Northpointe-for-2000-West-widening","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6611876-c80cc970c2192fb3cfedfeb9c3466e0a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771000114&Signature=WPI0b3QhMebKGhbGR~-U-J4SJ8nV9BFrHIxOxwsHO93cW6MjL8mjAp77I35XyNc7L7O7Ct6~N3VLm29sWpHaltc1wkPm5KQ0kmFeSBESTsVgCsSX6X-W~FOpYRVIcxNk0GHgRMnYMwuQsaXYr7~ncamcNjQp2INvMjZayRftbUl8W5JYY1P5CHHOX00Kut5FCXy5jn6WFzj-kLNWgN7HjN3QJIWysqUNzkjjuB88Uor8jp9WZDtL3XK~kn~I9EvI20Ud6sBU0m-HC0PYfymsbkCZVnjgV0Y7TcUwmRgnEh0xwvxrZeJOnuxXQMG7XVJ744VfI4nGWCvWZyQAeLZrkQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Lindon City Council approved two consent items on April 7: an Arbor Day proclamation needed to maintain Tree City USA certification, and a real‑estate purchase agreement related to widening 2000 West that the city negotiated with Northpointe Solid Waste.

City staff described the 2000 West transaction as a land‑strip exchange to widen the shoulder of the roadway adjacent to Northpointe’s property. Rather than a cash purchase, the city and Northpointe agreed on a goods‑and‑services trade: the city will acquire a narrow strip along the fence line in exchange for stormwater and fence improvements to the Northpointe site. Staff said there was no cash exchange. Northpointe’s counsel requested that staff add a dollar value for the installed storm‑drain and pipe work to the memorandum; staff agreed to add that figure before finalizing the record.

Council member Van Broderick moved to approve the consent agenda items; council member Steve Stewart seconded. The motion passed without objection.

The Arbor Day proclamation will be part of the city’s Tree City USA certification documentation. The 2000 West property adjustment allows the city to proceed with widening that roadway segment as previously authorized by the council; staff will memorialize the agreed dollar amount for the improvements in the project memo.","On consent the council approved an Arbor Day proclamation (needed for Tree City USA) and a real‑estate purchase agreement/memo exchanging improvements with Northpointe Solid Waste to widen 2000 West; the council authorized adding a dollar value to the memo describing stormwater/fence work.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6611880,"Council approves $40,000 resurfacing of Hollow Park courts; noise mitigation discussed",1175,4155000,5330000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2892842-038f18a7031417ebc40c746ceb478226&start=4155&end=5330","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2892842-038f18a7031417ebc40c746ceb478226/thumbnail_4155000.jpg","/articles/6611880/Utah/Council-approves-40000-resurfacing-of-Hollow-Park-courts-noise-mitigation-discussed","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6611880-c75e8ae282ac5ab340e6128f3336003d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771000114&Signature=VC511omo5ZqsHfJuYMl4tuQZbAZJe8ehbQAArOPT6TqiJ4RYSuu0I2Gk8Nx8QQVmDSLIxF1kTqDW0lRiTK2nk9ZwURypl0ckAVQhR6bWc61--CrSgMtG9HHSgzNbmMGQ5LRylgwwuINDarlL8X7EE5OFO7N4VSR4BL29i2dj-aAyeqH1UINe~quKrANExmG65CQ6w3A3Zsh63~xH74RHzoAdg0o2iBeigOajeZh2MzkFx8QkkmlZAOWaj1FlJrBzsghWRKXvskrHcUADDg3HTJFAh6d-IYo0PHL6x16dN6sqyYDDrcJOdqdC~4IszSZYlfGCg8YY9yFfubpHVrUtoQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Lindon City Council voted April 7 to award a $40,000 resurfacing contract for the Hollow Park courts, and during debate council members and staff discussed noise complaints from nearby residents and possible mitigation steps.

Parks and recreation director Heath Bateman recommended awarding the contract to Floor Me Concrete Surfacing and described the courts’ condition: “that court has worn down right down to the concrete … In some respects, dangerous,” Bateman said. The council approved the award; council member Lincoln Jacobs moved the motion and council member Van Broderick seconded it. The motion passed on a council voice vote.

Bateman said the work will remove surface deterioration and repaint lines; the recommendation includes “ghost lines” (fainter lines for multiple pickleball courts painted on existing tennis courts) so portable nets can be used to expand play without permanently altering the tennis layout. He advised the council that resurfacing will require the courts be offline for an estimated two to three weeks while work completes.

City attorney Brian (last name not specified in the record) cautioned council members about nuisance litigation related to pickleball noise, noting that courts nationwide have prompted lawsuits in some jurisdictions. “The city could get … an injunctive order saying, ‘hey. You gotta shut your pickle courts down, if the noise gets to that point,’” he said, adding that mitigation measures could reduce legal risk. Discussion included the possibility of raising the south fence to match the 10‑foot tennis fence or adding acoustic block; an estimate mentioned during discussion put acoustic block cost near $25,000 for the three sides under consideration (figure cited during deliberations).

Council members asked staff to obtain firm pricing and to measure ambient noise after resurfacing to assess the effectiveness of existing and proposed mitigations. The resurfacing contract passed and staff will return with cost estimates for any additional acoustic treatments before further council decisions.

Motion: award to Floor Me Concrete Surfacing for $40,000 (mover: Lincoln Jacobs; second: Van Broderick). Outcome: approved.","The Lindon City Council awarded a $40,000 contract for Hollow Park court resurfacing and debated potential sound‑mitigation measures after residents complained about pickleball noise.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6611886,"Republic Services updates council on curbside volumes, recycling market changes and electric trucks",461,1999000,2460000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2892842-038f18a7031417ebc40c746ceb478226&start=1999&end=2460","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2892842-038f18a7031417ebc40c746ceb478226/thumbnail_1999000.jpg","/articles/6611886/Utah/Republic-Services-updates-council-on-curbside-volumes-recycling-market-changes-and-electric-trucks","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6611886-64620ebdb129103cee2dcbe981bde653/orig.mp4?Expires=1771000114&Signature=PxQPQ2hiThBGsqQqVMJ60j6usnZ29rRHTvSK~v-jXUg7KC7zo5n3RKuShfb0mGCyeGXlcXGhI6-geTtY7vgvH4XR--RC6quZ80jDYV3qPanrAwnxtdkz3yQ6Nae~sAHLXZ-6hzmfMZlxYl0OQOiBpR2YoGmHcF2bBksDbPc7GJzdPRNeimjNgTUw-zKsugJ1jTE0iEXQfJ5vbKiDVKVxzIzKI6VH1QqPYQH4oNGy~tMBouJ7tkSDc2A-Qd2TcsOpmsbWtbpIHEOPP-Xbz~bHN9-ffqL9~tu~Ax1HVG35PYXb-QdzEy1uSIX2dmZxXzdLgBcIuE7-z1C6X5W3OwRBfA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Mark Sherwood of Republic Services gave Lindon City Council an industry and local‑service update on April 7, reporting on collection volumes, recycling market changes and advances in truck and processing technology.

Sherwood said Republic picked up roughly a quarter‑million carts across its Utah footprint last year and serves about 3,100 Linden homes. “The drivers love, love your city,” he said. He told the council the company collected more than 5,000 tons of solid waste from the local service area last year, and recycling tonnage in the city was “almost 300” tons; Republic added about 68 recycling households in the prior year.

Sherwood explained recycling economics have changed since China’s tightened import standard (the “China Sword”), and many municipalities no longer receive rebates for commodity sales; instead, recycling has grown more expensive to process. He said Republic is investing in domestic polymer‑to‑product capacity, citing polymer centers in Las Vegas and Indianapolis that convert recycled flakes into new products. He also noted limited availability of electric collection trucks and said municipal interest should consider that supply constraint.

Council members and Republic staff discussed service logistics around future infill development and the importance of early notice from planning to help route trucks and maintain safety. Sherwood also offered to provide an information sheet for constituents on recycling expectations and contamination, and he invited staff to tour recycling or polymer facilities for education.

No council action was taken; the session was an informational update.","Republic Services reported annual collection totals, described industry changes since the China policy shifts, and outlined local services, pilot ideas and technology developments.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6611892,"City hears Utah LTAP briefing on pavement preservation, B&C funding limits",1120,210000,1330000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2892842-038f18a7031417ebc40c746ceb478226&start=210&end=1330","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2892842-038f18a7031417ebc40c746ceb478226/thumbnail_210000.jpg","/articles/6611892/Utah/City-hears-Utah-LTAP-briefing-on-pavement-preservation-BC-funding-limits","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6611892-79f270e75ee46ffb6b2e3feeec07a888/orig.mp4?Expires=1771000114&Signature=G1VNdbqtYI5Ahhr7Gr4lrpilKcETFFWvL~SpbkfreiHVf74~mllub1l7g5~tcuvlxY1sRFnH7wIsRt0Kd9c70d~9pfXJXUwWN34YOc2x0tP77JzOD~zYCqzmBhSdvk-FlHrRG6gC7wf3a7pEJ6rY~~0EZDOQMO7VMAc1Z3ZcQ7-Ed6bcuCDefBPFWsep8nvgEYoHe9GG7YTp75kQzI4B8IyzBuAzKwjiFQIn7bcyQmjDmBfWmkBSyKbC5lKrplqAinykiKcdAuBPEyyb7~W1evlViI8qBCyb7BzFWr5BaTTomMHskWmHxp7JMyhRV-yPHhhI0LNzARqiT9Mrf~qoUg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Randy Wallen, director of the Utah Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP), told the Lindon City Council on April 7 that municipalities save the most money by investing in preventative pavement maintenance rather than delaying repairs until reconstruction is required.

Wallen said B and C funds — state-distributed dollars for non-UDOT roads — are allocated through UDOT but were established and shaped by the Legislature and local lobbying groups such as the League of Cities and Towns and the Utah Association of Counties. “You get about $9,800 per mile per year,” Wallen said, adding that typical maintenance options vary widely in cost: “The cost per mile to do a slurry seal [is] $28,000. … A 3‑inch mill and overlay project is $466,000.”

Keeping newer roads in good condition with crack‑sealing and preventive surface treatments substantially reduces lifecycle costs, Wallen said. He illustrated how roads degrade slowly at first and then more rapidly after roughly 10 years, and he described benefit‑cost ratios that favor routine maintenance (he cited an industry figure near 25:1 for routine maintenance versus around 3:1 for full reconstruction). Wallen also described LTAP services that support local governments, including pavement assessments using mobile devices, traffic safety audits, and training for road workers.

Council members asked about how to account for buried infrastructure that may require tearing up pavement. Wallen replied that communities often time utility projects to coincide with pavement work so the street doesn’t have to be repeatedly excavated. He also discussed the uncertainty facing gas‑tax–derived funds as vehicle fuel economy and electric vehicle use change, and noted some electric‑vehicle registration fees feed transportation funds but that the long‑term effect on revenue is unclear.

The LTAP briefing did not result in council action; it was provided as an informational presentation for public‑works budgeting and capital‑planning purposes.

Wallen recommended that municipalities perform pavement condition inventories, revisit pavement plans about every five years, and consider additional local funding mechanisms (for example, transportation utility fees) where B and C funds are inadequate to preserve a city’s street network.","Utah LTAP director Randy Wallen briefed Lindon City Council on pavement-management best practices, funding formulas for B and C roads, and the cost tradeoffs between preventative maintenance and reconstruction.","actionData","errors"]

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