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Library Director Donna (on the record as representing the library) and library board members described updates to the collection development policy and other library policies that had been in draft form. Donna said staff and the board had spent considerable time updating and digitizing older policies and clarifying procedures. Amy Pitcher, co‑president of the library board, and former board member Anne Humphreys spoke during the session.

Council members and the board discussed complaint and appeal procedures for challenged materials. The board described a two-step internal review (three library staff reviewers, then the library board) and councilors suggested adding a further appeal step — for example, review by the city attorney or another neutral city-level reviewer — to ensure legal compliance and provide an outside check in complex cases. The board expressed concern about over‑riding the board’s role but understood the need for an appeal path.

Council and library staff also discussed intergovernmental access (nonresident fees) for areas in the city’s annexation boundary and the emerging Spring Lake community; board members suggested potential cost-sharing arrangements that other cities use for neighboring areas without full library facilities. Library staff emphasized that one item — the Internet/computer-use agreement — must be signed and submitted to the state by June 30 for compliance; staff asked for board signatures and said that specific form should be handled immediately.

Ending

Council directed staff to revise draft policy language to reflect discussion points (including the possible appeal step) and return with an ordinance and proposed resolution for adoption at a future meeting. The immediate Internet/computer agreement required board signatures and state filing before June 30.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","06 04 2025 Video","oneSentenceSummary","Council held a work session with the Payson City Library director and library board to review updated collection development and Internet-use policies and a revised city ordinance; staff asked for further Council input and noted the library must file an Internet/computer agreement by June 30 for state compliance.","taxTitle","Payson City Council , Payson, Utah County, Utah","taxId",67489,"location","Utah","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6539256,"Redevelopment agency approves 11-year lease for innovation center at Emtek building",217,1928000,2145000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3674279-649d6ecc245b301d5833890d763ae3f7&start=1928&end=2145","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3674279-649d6ecc245b301d5833890d763ae3f7/thumbnail_1928000.jpg","/articles/6539256/Utah/Redevelopment-agency-approves-11-year-lease-for-innovation-center-at-Emtek-building","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6539256-ca9084767740de8b0384998be400bef7/orig.mp4?Expires=1771020616&Signature=UGM77-ZvXsJla~3uYXeo-f8T3ivVMDcYBj4iwIWsJAZL1vmsfp7lcJlfqBb4na6QAJu4~hf5KBnyBcVVlWhgGB0sAn8T6k7PbPC68xU5xmayHcTXFJ7cDoegk~8EqPmivr7BymVMwlLTURzhR0QMHNEl3Rx9U9SXO1e1YoO5jiEGKBaEB7UT9FUnkoVX9LVRA83DoCasaHnhjIDHH5GmAXU212lUeQHZct3LJw5lBcbDD~9qnUE~z4ODqRv4Qv~E7MfpM7P6KMpDUiiXrF9eATGMv9c~26zmzy-xaiKoxoKvFG-aLVCdFr3mA2jkk1BKjvlIc0-JBFwhafTtgzBCQg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Payson’s Redevelopment Agency approved an agreement June 4 to lease roughly 3,000 square feet in the nearly completed Emtek building to create an innovation center for local businesses and entrepreneurs.

City staff said the space will be furnished and equipped by Emtek, which will also provide utilities and maintenance under the lease. The initial lease term described in staff materials is 11 years with an option to continue beyond that period. Staff said the center would offer business resources, podcasting equipment and flexible workspace for entrepreneurs and local business support programs.

Robert, a city staff presenter, described the space as “really beautiful” after touring the suite and said the center is intended to serve Payson and surrounding communities, including South Utah County and Juab County. One councilor disclosed a trustee role with Emtek and said they recused themselves from an Emtek board vote two weeks earlier; that councilor did not recuse from the Redevelopment Agency action because they had been negotiating on the city’s behalf.

The Redevelopment Agency directors voted to approve the lease; the roll call recorded affirmative votes from Directors Hyatt, Moss and Hulett.

Ending

Staff said the center will open when the building finishes and that city and community programs would be able to use the space. Emtek’s equipment, utilities and maintenance commitments are part of the lease terms approved by the agency.","The Payson Redevelopment Agency approved a lease to create a roughly 3,000-square-foot innovation center in the Emtek building; Emtek will provide utilities, maintenance and equipment and the initial lease term is 11 years with options to extend.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6539260,"Payson City adopts Utah commercial PACE program to expand financing options for local hotel project",185,1724000,1909000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3674279-649d6ecc245b301d5833890d763ae3f7&start=1724&end=1909","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3674279-649d6ecc245b301d5833890d763ae3f7/thumbnail_1724000.jpg","/articles/6539260/Utah/Payson-City-adopts-Utah-commercial-PACE-program-to-expand-financing-options-for-local-hotel-project","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6539260-5dda75549690fe17925040df7a03cb3d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771020616&Signature=VtHhSzmoo~sgd-OCxGwDRH5bZ~NiVM7dbjWODp13QTLG-JERNzruxz9fBYroPRYJgeUL0FxwbcrTxe~FQlO-sBKB2GNJMPO1cSvl5bghtnz7JgPi~t2FDz54rchWKroMhwUdSiBAgq9dtBPHHY9HCIThlKNGkH8BtMNgdyx5TOxmasUlT9BMcfdYNqBx2mFTO0i2y6kCiK2V1S5ex08NRcj2OLQq~QB5XpXXy1JLN~8Vdv5hgrVi4ra7Uj55wXan~Mataj1eyhtGJQvuMVe~0jPLXjStyNRmphhAVk4wW4hJ2wa9Io~pDIKQCRbFLBkXo4wFWeKMuu27zTEy1g0ESA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Payson City Council voted June 4 to adopt the Utah commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) program, a financing mechanism that allows qualifying commercial property owners to access long-term, assessment-based capital for energy and water efficiency projects.

City staff said adoption makes the program available to local developers but does not obligate Payson City to provide financing or take on program liabilities. Robert (city staff) told the council the program “provides some reduced financing rates” and specifically mentioned a hotel project adjacent to Walmart whose developer may use the mechanism. Staff said the city would not have responsibility for the program itself.

Staff also said the city attorney had reviewed the program documents; council members asked whether the attorney had examined liabilities and were told the attorney had reviewed the materials. The owner referenced by staff, Gary Patel, was described as supportive of the program because it could benefit the hotel’s efficiency upgrades.

A motion to adopt the program passed on a roll-call vote; the council recorded affirmative votes and the motion carried.

Ending

With the adoption, the C-PACE option becomes available to qualifying commercial property owners in Payson. City staff said they would provide further information to the council if developers seek to use the program.","Council adopted the Utah commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) program to make additional financing available to a hotel developer; staff said the city would have no obligation under the program and the city attorney reviewed the resolution.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6539265,"Payson City Council approves small utility-rate increases after public hearing",657,1079000,1736000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3674279-649d6ecc245b301d5833890d763ae3f7&start=1079&end=1736","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3674279-649d6ecc245b301d5833890d763ae3f7/thumbnail_1079000.jpg","/articles/6539265/Utah/Payson-City-Council-approves-small-utility-rate-increases-after-public-hearing","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6539265-8fae7dbecca6040e2a6c9dc58ff42de7/orig.mp4?Expires=1771020616&Signature=cNnN6l0vxdTwSymhmSgkmFR8xtA7jehVsgp4lA9rtW6QLCXkN5YVFSYRcVsroTtSwayH4UITMrDILneSAbunMrZ6y2xrdkhCOrrkqQxsY~fTOILoYhfmsQyHs7PvvfaaJwQYppo9aK3BIuPjd7f4Wov3jMSjRKUS4g4V1YxbJj7Tr9vP1thT~Suy-u9fbzSU4sMAh77u0rkn-j~o9UFdQP3rx7N0Z19dviVLxYOyW4ruIYyPPBJHTzvCuUR-L83E-8AZmUm5f3bNHQOzwcVJQt-q-FkStpSZpzXgyaIxqWOmO9KFcUvhotb68Ga8s1fhA3OH5DPKh3R1-LUunCwMGw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Payson City Council voted on June 4 to adopt amendments to the Payson City fee schedule that raise most utility rates by 3% and increase electric rates under an existing multi-year power-rate plan.

Finance staff member Kathy presented the proposed changes during a public hearing. She said the city proposes a 3% increase for sewer, storm drain, solid waste and other utilities, and a 5.5% increase for electric power as “the second year” of a previously approved four-year rate study.

Kathy provided a sample residential consumption profile and said the combined changes would amount to roughly an $11-per-month increase for that sample usage. She and councilors discussed the broader context: rising costs in enterprise funds, state landfill rules leading to higher disposal charges, and local illegal dumping that increases city workload.

The council opened and closed a public hearing; no public comments were offered on the fee changes. A motion to approve the amendments to the fee schedule carried on a roll-call vote. The vote recorded “yes” responses from Council Hyatt, Council Moss and Council Hulett; the motion passed.

Ending

Councilors acknowledged the burden of higher rates on some households and directed staff to continue searching for savings in the budget. The fee schedule amendments take effect as specified in city procedures. No further ordinance changes were adopted at this meeting.","Council approved amendments to the city fee schedule: a 3% increase for most utilities and solid waste, and a 5.5% electric rate increase as part of a multi-year plan; council voted unanimously to adopt the changes after a public hearing with no speakers.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6539270,"Payson resident raises concern about past film shoots after finding pornographic content online",404,164000,568000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3674279-649d6ecc245b301d5833890d763ae3f7&start=164&end=568","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3674279-649d6ecc245b301d5833890d763ae3f7/thumbnail_164000.jpg","/articles/6539270/Utah/Payson-resident-raises-concern-about-past-film-shoots-after-finding-pornographic-content-online","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6539270-99f0df2cc98dac05ee86726ddc29a7df/orig.mp4?Expires=1771020616&Signature=hBi~K3WyDyMm2wjDQNXVYg1SwrLuaVWzfcL0cBupsV3z2Vcipn0HzvhLWbYV929o~mzfVFKAE734qKxWck672nzZjG1ai0ktAdZIwkBqNYR5tYjVYJgFiZwn4qC-X59euYFyVvIJU~VLgTvn6UwcZmoAdC2v7VwWieKJ~YZRubYBxShuEYmjxxwrbzVjlB6S7wSThHwFRVAE3wT0tg-u9fbDXcVkDtL19L~oPjNoBzV9-BtkVTMtdjk88tCqqsJBLoFstHzuAsJAzbfYObIQNQqsrzO4wbBxFwPug9DavSIwB7hn6YlRuN5lb0MkVqyA4xN47lIaeuUi3Ml1D6K5HQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Richard Rodman, a Payson resident, told the Payson City Council on June 4 that he had reviewed public records and found that “Cal King” (a production company that previously filmed on Main Street) produced sexually explicit material that is available on pornography websites.

Rodman said he reported the matter through a public records request and asked whether the city had enabled or assisted filming that took place on private property. “I was able to go ahead and look that up,” Rodman said, referring to the records he reviewed, and added that the material was “offered on Pornhub.”

City officials responded that they would research whether the film company had authorization to film on private property and would follow up. The council noted that it was unclear whether any current permits remained open; city staff said they were not aware of any active permits at the time of the meeting. A staff member told Rodman, “That’s something we’re gonna have to research. … We’ll take a look at it and we’ll correct it if we didn’t.”

Council members and staff also discussed broader concerns Rodman raised about derogatory imagery on local properties and vehicles. City staff and councilors said the city has been attempting to address some of those local issues separately (for example, removal of signage or problematic displays on private land), but emphasized that film shoots on private property raise distinct permitting and property-rights questions.

The council did not take a formal vote or adopt an ordinance at the meeting. Staff said they would research the film-permit records, whether the city had allowed filming on private property, and whether any follow-up with the property owners or permitting process was required. Rodman left handouts for council review.

Ending

Council members thanked Rodman for bringing the matter to the public forum and said staff would follow up with more information. No formal city action was recorded that evening.","A resident told the Payson City Council that a production company that filmed on Main Street and private property produced sexually explicit material available online. City staff said they would research permits and follow up; no open film permits were identified at the meeting.","actionData","errors"]

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