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Taylor (city planner/consultant) presented a multi-utility overview that identified needs to update the Impact Fee Facilities Plan (IFFP), impact-fee analysis (IFA) and capital facility plans across parks/trails, sewer and stormwater. Taylor said the parks-and-trails update was estimated at roughly $88,000 but that the Utah Outdoor Recreation Planning Grant would cover 80 percent of that cost, reducing the city match to approximately $17,600.

On sewer planning, Taylor said prior work completed by a former staff member provided data that significantly reduces scope and cost for a sewer master plan and related impact-fee analysis; he recommended capturing existing documents to apply the required analyses rather than starting from scratch. For stormwater, Taylor said a recent MS4 audit (municipal stormwater permit) likely will require more extensive stormwater master-planning work and that some municipalities collect stormwater impact fees by acreage; he noted that West Point charges roughly $4,000 per developed acre for stormwater impact fees as a comparison point.

Council member Flowers moved to adopt the transportation master plan; Council member Woodcock seconded and the motion passed by voice vote (members present responded \"Aye\"). Staff said the transportation plan was largely grant-funded and that the city's match portion had already been paid over the past two years. Taylor asked for a city letter of support to submit a parks-and-trails planning grant application; staff said they would prepare and circulate a draft support letter for signature.

Ending: The transportation master plan was adopted by council vote. Staff will circulate the parks grant draft materials and return with detailed costs for parks, sewer and stormwater impact-fee updates to support fee adjustments and grant applications.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","May 1, 2025 - City Council Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","The Hooper City Council adopted a transportation master plan that outlines road, trail and connectivity improvements to 2050. Staff also briefed the council on updating parks, sewer and stormwater impact-fee studies and said a Utah Outdoor Recreation planning grant could fund 80% of a parks/master-plan update.","taxTitle","Hooper City Council, Hooper , Weber County, Utah","taxId",21280,"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},6569133,"Hooper council debates legal-services RFP after state auditor flag; no immediate change adopted",681,3777645,4459360,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3192521-a9a045676ab42ec4414b2c784ca0978a&start=3777&end=4459","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3192521-a9a045676ab42ec4414b2c784ca0978a/thumbnail_3777645.jpg","/articles/6569133/Utah/Hooper-council-debates-legal-services-RFP-after-state-auditor-flag-no-immediate-change-adopted","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6569133-9c1e07056a237a4e91ac5c9647a4d37d/orig.mp4?Expires=1770743521&Signature=IBfUhXWyfUFfQMmiHnE7HC~Od8uIFEzCHbO3xQAzeSqytNGVM98PIYi1NLLfPUKP6XDU~f6fn4vmg6kSBllA~ULChJJ2AdqOsmw5ySUNTqsbwGnFjP83sx1eG-t9MDcnwHaR-qxOorVffuVV9PjI4emCbZmPeOd6QkEAvLPEQlwzR9izeXXQZE86mPHsEDWNf1RlMHqPH9txIXhCGe81KqIt9~kH~7tfODbUBgBpkBYTP3tDWsAgC88OCw63UuUuZsfq1r1M9aIbDfNt1ZDF9atWGKt5halYQoZy8S1rTH1U43ySPFfBPaC4qlfBWJkGNtfZnIJpB8ppoTwTroprfA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Hooper City Council members discussed the need to issue a formal request for proposals (RFP) for legal services after a state auditor review flagged the city's arrangements. The discussion took place during the May 1 work session; council did not adopt an immediate change to procurement thresholds but agreed to circulate a draft RFP for review.

Staff and council members reviewed Hooper City's procurement code language and the state's procurement requirements. The city code cited \"whenever the total price of a contract for services or supplies is estimated to be greater than $25,000, the procedures of Utah Code\" apply. Council members noted that legal spending for the current fiscal year already exceeded $25,000 when legal fees across multiple departmental accounts were combined, and the state auditor had recommended performing an RFP for contracts that cross the threshold.

Some council members argued continuing the current legal counsel is important because of the firm's institutional knowledge of local ordinances and ongoing matters; others said transparency and following state procedures favor issuing an RFP. Council members also discussed whether the city's sewer engineer (JUB) could be treated as a sole provider because Hooper uses a vacuum sewer system rare in Utah and the U.S., and whether that justifies exempting JUB from re‑solicitation. Several members proposed leaving the procurement threshold at $25,000 and working within the budget; others suggested revising the council's procurement ordinance to raise the threshold.

No RFP was issued at the meeting. The council requested staff circulate a model RFP (based on a version provided by the state) for councilmembers to review and asked staff to return with suggested procurement-code language if the council wishes to amend the threshold.

Ending: Council members were split between prioritizing continuity and strict procedural compliance; staff will circulate the RFP template and related spending details for future council consideration.","Council members reviewed state auditor guidance that professional services exceeding the procurement threshold should be procured via RFP. Members debated procurement thresholds, continuity with existing counsel and whether JUB (sewer engineer) qualifies as sole-provider; council asked staff to circulate an RFP draft for later review.",{"_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},6569137,"Council favors leasing, not selling, city strip next to low sewer station after survey reveals encroachment",2057,1452025,3509940,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3192521-a9a045676ab42ec4414b2c784ca0978a&start=1452&end=3509","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3192521-a9a045676ab42ec4414b2c784ca0978a/thumbnail_1452025.jpg","/articles/6569137/Utah/Council-favors-leasing-not-selling-city-strip-next-to-low-sewer-station-after-survey-reveals-encroachment","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6569137-3b2174a35445328307899c16edf02722/orig.mp4?Expires=1770743521&Signature=NJH5Nq73lNwux-gqDVYnEOtqI8T1a3MhCrXdmNTTJ1sjsomZn-mlQlNQRhDgcMqrQDoizvUg5KZEw8VFkAiYKLo24ZEhdTll0Yoh6RDzD7BfYHOHPWKwmjT2MoZgepxiXtPDU8pjuJo7XqwYS6dweCrbmd--oIkGQyIX~jhWjSbdTLpZv41ssqXJH9sTIB5~Tq0pHUAxV~aIXVndv4JmGdHHwW1uyOXrvazB-vUtWWO8Rt9MHSFINqhYgJyVia9tauEWIYDFy3BqPMS8Pe2t4U0J2ZXEy2aGgJxQmaGp-saDLLJ44xzkdJWKHhxMoWrNOFnoKBpryrzo90s-5CK22Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Council members discussed a parcel of Hooper City land adjacent to a low sewer station at approximately 4600 South and 6300 West after a property owner's survey showed his fence and yard extended onto city property. Staff told the council the owner had used the area for about 17–18 years believing it was his land.

Staff recommended, and council members agreed by consensus in the work session, to pursue a lease approach similar to other city leases rather than selling the parcel. Council members emphasized the city's interest in retaining ownership because the site contains a critical sewer lift station and the city may need the area in the future. The council discussed provisions that would forbid permanent structures on the leased strip and allow the city to reclaim the land with notice; staff suggested a driveway or removable gravel improvements could be permitted under a lease.

During the public comment period, Trey Thalman spoke on behalf of property owner J.R. Ames and asked the council to allow the owner to continue using the ground; the council confirmed the topic had been addressed in the preceding work session and encouraged the owner to coordinate with Council member Wilcox for next steps.

Ending: Staff was directed to draft a lease agreement modeled on existing Hooper City ground leases that allows the resident to continue using the area while preserving the city's ability to require removal if the land is needed for sewer operations; no sale was approved.","A survey showed a homeowner's fence sits past the property line onto city land next to a low sewer station. Council members recommended drafting a lease rather than selling the land and said they would not allow a permanent building over critical sewer infrastructure.",{"_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},6569141,"Hooper council backs replacing city building furnaces; staff to complete vendor checks",1063,351435,1415385,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3192521-a9a045676ab42ec4414b2c784ca0978a&start=351&end=1415","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3192521-a9a045676ab42ec4414b2c784ca0978a/thumbnail_351435.jpg","/articles/6569141/Utah/Hooper-council-backs-replacing-city-building-furnaces-staff-to-complete-vendor-checks","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6569141-77492f0d41839438542d0d844d52652f/orig.mp4?Expires=1770743521&Signature=cjwadJkOBPsLvNMwNjXhWSP9tiMZBVDKMWVzoK4RJqQvhso~V~DwPhn16zaB0cZMPVdDDglwQt-adNLHhFnaTmRIyMHVYryzZNiiRXoRxDMpPSzjXb6casZnyIYLR8YC1bRXQKZX-cVYnf5ObQYcGdO27BZBhQ0b00ZDq4GnwXHjiEQkfzzg2SAzpUId8qdw~vXoyBkP84obqdAX4v8BV-j8hI6aic3W-CvtTlnOHuJjqSh7QLozLgxD33lN9-6Ddoxpcua8sxhu87CHu2MmM58NP247XM9tTQI7ulx9mPtRBkViS7otYIC~ayONPL9j5XHbaDHb9myvRWXYtEmz9w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Hooper City council members reviewed four bids to replace furnaces in a municipal building during the May 1 work session and agreed by council consensus to proceed with the lowest bidder, listed as Dave (Dave Taylor), subject to routine background checks and the city's procurement procedures.

City staff said the city has $46,000 available from the remodel budget that was not spent and that all four bidders are local and qualified. Staff summarized the technical differences and said bids were broadly comparable; the recommended vendor had the lowest price and prior on-site experience with the city's equipment.

Council members discussed tradeoffs including unit sizing, efficiency, warranties and whether to replace all furnaces or repair only one. Staff said the existing furnaces were installed around 2003 and that outside units dated to about 2013. Staff also noted uncertainty about future refrigerant availability and that commercial warranties can differ from residential warranties.

Council members voiced a preference for replacing all furnaces rather than repeatedly repairing one unit. No formal roll-call vote was recorded; members present expressed majority consensus in the work session to proceed with the low bid and complete procurement documentation. Council asked staff to verify the contractor's credentials, check Better Business Bureau records and provide final contract documents before any work begins.

Ending: Staff will complete vendor background checks and, following normal procurement and contracting steps, proceed with the furnace replacement using available budget funds unless the council directs otherwise at a future meeting.","Council members reviewed bids and recommended awarding furnace replacement work to the lowest bidder, Dave Taylor, using existing budget savings from a recent remodel. Council asked staff to complete business background checks and contract procurement steps.",{"_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},6569146,"Hooper council agrees to study larger home-business signs after resident request",3351,53255,3404825,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3192521-a9a045676ab42ec4414b2c784ca0978a&start=53&end=3404","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3192521-a9a045676ab42ec4414b2c784ca0978a/thumbnail_53255.jpg","/articles/6569146/Utah/Hooper-council-agrees-to-study-larger-home-business-signs-after-resident-request","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6569146-7e56d18b13c2ff9c1fbc4a1215caa427/orig.mp4?Expires=1770743521&Signature=NJC3DYylGeQFD93ef-VROcOBIXtl6yXMLgoTsHZ5LV4s6goApafB0s5Cq6z6hXzncrMQlp70Ltc2ZOSGfmBneqU1mD93xMKmApH0Zt6tLakIjAVSbSE4bZOQqoOoYnPI5z3fAv-sDvAMXqyOqG3B7Vee3JZS2rrSPTPJiqswzzPNt9xPHVVbJj4~YttBF4wy0sRRb8G4h4BQk-HBqhzGN89yO1ArI2XyTsKlahXEymxN8rF8KavRyg38Cg5sk6TI1JC2AfnShwYs2vXTljdsDC99jHeuU2AuU6Gbj2RZRBb8Y8aJAUE8rkV0auoc-aLZaV6jlmtC6irHq-lRrui2YA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A resident asked the Hooper City Council during the May 1 work session to consider changing Hooper's home-occupation sign standard, currently limited to 2 square feet, and council members agreed to place the issue on a future agenda for further study.

The request came from resident Dylan Robinson, who told the council a 2-square-foot sign is hard for motorists to see and asked whether the city would consider larger signs for home businesses. Robinson said he is creating stickers for cars and would like the option of a larger sign so passing drivers can see it.

Council members and staff discussed how the code is written. One council member noted the ordinance reference is \"10-458\" and read aloud the current rule that accessory nameplates and home-occupation signs are permitted without a permit but must not exceed 2 square feet and generally must be attached flat to the building and not extend above the eaves. Council members said they have observed larger signs in other areas and acknowledged a range of possible approaches, including allowing larger attached signs, allowing freestanding yard signs with setbacks, or creating conditional-use options.

No change was adopted at the meeting. Council consensus was to add a formal agenda item for a future meeting to allow staff to research examples in other cities, prepare recommended size limits and siting/ setback options, and present draft language. Council members also said they wanted to consider neighbor impacts, view obstruction and whether signs should remain residential in character (not commercial).

Robinson said he would participate in the follow-up and suggested sizes from about 8 square feet up to 16 square feet could be appropriate in some cases, but he also said he would not want signs that made home neighborhoods look commercial. Council members suggested staff return with draft options, including setback rules and whether to allow freestanding yard signs or only building-mounted plates.

The council did not take a formal vote on changes; staff were asked to place the item on a future council agenda for formal consideration.

Ending: Council members said the item will return with staff recommendations and examples from other cities; no code change was made at the May 1 meeting.","A resident asked the Hooper City Council to consider relaxing the city's 2-square-foot home-occupation sign limit. Council members agreed to place the matter on a future agenda and ask staff for examples and recommendations about size, siting and setbacks.","actionData","errors"]

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