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The transcript records a motion: \"I motion to approve the minutes.\" When asked \"All in favor?\" committee members answered \"Aye.\" The transcript does not record the name of the mover or a second, nor a roll‑call vote tally.

Ending: The minutes were approved by voice vote according to the meeting record provided; the committee proceeded to subsequent agenda items.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","06 10 2025 EDB Video","oneSentenceSummary","A motion to approve the committee’s prior meeting minutes carried by voice vote; the transcript records the motion and an affirmative response ('Aye') but does not include a roll‑call tally or mover/second names.","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},6539024,"Committee reviews 'inland port' tax‑differential concept to finance infrastructure",304,2238000,2542000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3778811-3116d6da494268b3311da7bdabbd1937&start=2238&end=2542","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3778811-3116d6da494268b3311da7bdabbd1937/thumbnail_2238000.jpg","/articles/6539024/Utah/Committee-reviews-inland-port-taxdifferential-concept-to-finance-infrastructure","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6539024-1ea6963870d53d13263314475f597e19/orig.mp4?Expires=1770943429&Signature=VZebxhlsOzXcyuz6y1dyLzT9AP-SSTXgM2BqEmKQWNUgxGm9x6bxb2enplaGScGXZTlfaMLBY2TqXha0eY3AK6mxlQYKPicH36SJJ0xqzQAk9RcBUDNkYTDbT-z2vcS6WV1Pyfp~FufPq4JsebIZJMPXmPg2ddhDSiyFjkbtEvfHKtEZr3qn33POMifMbghHqw1waQtw~rWdd7-RTOLviMN-2wuF1NI9Y1pDuq3gELoRpRcEX3bi6hdOUOGOgTeuP88FJGHA7yr~x84t3J8BBNqtVxfqNqJ-wMCSjE-NF2Duysf7D9lDXRVdOiOlkMyLNVsCjx4NOHLQZAtFpOEN1g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Payson Economic Development Committee members discussed an \"inland port\" model — a tax‑differential financing tool similar to a redevelopment area — that would capture a portion of future property‑tax increases in a designated area for up to 25 years to fund infrastructure improvements.

A committee speaker explained the basic mechanism: the existing tax base for properties in the zone is set, and as property values rise, a portion of the additional tax receipts (the \"tax differential\") is directed back into that area to fund roads, utilities and other improvements. Committee members described a split in which roughly 75% of the incremental value could be reinvested in the area while the remaining portion would continue to be distributed among taxing entities. \"What this is able to do is set that existing tax base ... for a period of 25 years,\" a speaker said. \"... 75% of the of the value gets put back into that specific area that's been created for for that inland port or an RDA...\"

Members said the approach can speed infrastructure buildout, make bonding and developer incentives easier, and allow recruiters to market the area to prospective businesses. They also noted tradeoffs: a port authority or similar entity typically controls the captured funds and can make funding decisions, though cities generally retain land‑use and permitting authority. Members said the city would still control zoning and permitting but that the port authority would have significant financial and project‑selection influence. The committee also discussed that the mechanism can apply to multiple parcels rather than requiring a single contiguous site and can be applied to existing buildings if upgrades are needed.

No formal decision was recorded; committee members said the inland‑port model merits further study as a tool to attract manufacturing and large employers to Payson’s growth corridors.

Ending: Staff and committee members encouraged further research and stakeholder engagement with county officials and taxing entities before pursuing such a designation.","Committee members discussed using an \"inland port\" or tax‑differential mechanism that captures future property‑tax increases in a designated area for up to 25 years to fund infrastructure and incentives. Members noted advantages for financing but raised governance and control considerations.",{"_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},6539029,"Committee reports 3,000‑square‑foot Innovation Center lease at Emtek, RDA funds to hire coordinator",106,1983000,2089000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3778811-3116d6da494268b3311da7bdabbd1937&start=1983&end=2089","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3778811-3116d6da494268b3311da7bdabbd1937/thumbnail_1983000.jpg","/articles/6539029/Utah/Committee-reports-3000squarefoot-Innovation-Center-lease-at-Emtek-RDA-funds-to-hire-coordinator","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6539029-1fc7cfdf01e66b1619670b44503b2791/orig.mp4?Expires=1770943429&Signature=g-3rW1RYFjOGVW4V2ryP2mdFZNiA8LDeMXjn9sO-brDmRKEnE08-oWDZzqaLUllgco4WHjSjfc8QqQyof9pAJN61gF9e4U6Dry21ErB60~tBvC3zKIPFYgSME5A4ZrQDH51U6kBMFql46LZ~AnM2HDp1pL2fod9fKwvpPsGbgqynMMKcUbrZau9j75ME8O9wuoqEofdHYLZex~swxXtkjVT2ONwHNhcY9ss82KqhdnErzdvSryG~7BoB9oVe5DPmHxfwtubo9tlI5oCaCjioB57Dt-t76fQ98sFgzLndwcn1bpFCF9e~iVRlag4-9inyGuXoGFLdD4-dFBFbxVLNqw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Payson Economic Development Committee members reported that the city secured roughly 3,000 square feet in the Emtek building for an Innovation Center and approved use of Redevelopment Agency (RDA) rent budgets to hire someone to run the facility.

Committee members described the lease as an 11‑year agreement that was prepaid, and said the RDA will help cover rent to fund a coordinator post. \"We did get the lease approved for that Innovation Center. It was about 3,000 square feet in the Emtek building, and the Emtek's also approved the lease, and then we also approved, through the RDA rent budgets to help to hire somebody to run the innovation center for us,\" a committee speaker said.

The committee reported receiving $10,000 from CC Bank to help fund the coordinator position. Members said the building owner and the city had agreed to terms allowing the city to recover prepaid funds if a different location is later chosen.

Planned amenities discussed for the center include a podcast/recording room, small conference spaces, co‑working desks and maker‑space equipment such as 3D printers, an electric embroidery machine and laser cutters. Committee members said a full industrial laser cutter was popular at other centers and that the site will include flexible conference rooms that can hold up to roughly 140 people when not in use on the Innovation Center floor.

Committee members expected the Emtek building to be finished in July and said equipment selection and procurement were ongoing. No detailed vote tallies or mover/second information were recorded in the transcript for the lease or RDA authorization; committee members characterized both as approved at the meeting.

Ending: The committee said the Innovation Center will serve as a business resource and training site; staff will return with details on equipment lists and operations ahead of opening.","Committee members said they approved an 11‑year, prepaid lease for a roughly 3,000‑square‑foot Innovation Center in the Emtek building and authorized use of RDA rent budgets to help hire a coordinator; the building is expected to be finished in July.",{"_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},6539033,"Payson tent maker says U.S. costs push company toward importing parts",1443,207000,1650000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3778811-3116d6da494268b3311da7bdabbd1937&start=207&end=1650","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3778811-3116d6da494268b3311da7bdabbd1937/thumbnail_207000.jpg","/articles/6539033/Utah/Payson-tent-maker-says-US-costs-push-company-toward-importing-parts","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6539033-af1efa3ee930ceb5759dbc207e5d4fd8/orig.mp4?Expires=1770943429&Signature=AXgN7b0i8HgeV58Qj7shz8I5btZh1z6tGjZpKcqGXLLojc-GgThuzySQ~NGNvOc1nmtU~nBJDOZC8YD~29girENXNBWbMbvvwR5KaDFf3XTHG0d7I-16wOUF0ui7Rz3~5i1U4OUsAB6aRuW8como9h1Ri-Bx9vXXg9yaXXRJ3BUoECIeaga7PcILtborsIyTz4FDj1XlAuf3LtrGX5U8sPyOZrxn8DbL9enRuNM3DctpeVC228~nB6BtKgUo3bs0eV2o-j5dAeAdq06bU6VxG7c59xsC8tnohMkQ0NoI~qChKFwprxq7q6B-RQekvAkVPX8CcsdU79bByxVt04eveA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Justin, founder of Roaminghome, told the Payson City Economic Development Committee that rising costs for U.S. manufacturing have forced his company to import parts and consider moving full production overseas.

He described Roaminghome as a small, niche maker of heavy wall tents used by horse and mule packers and backcountry guides. \"We manufacture tents,\" Justin said. He described the tents as large, heavy products (about \"110, 115 pounds\") designed to stand up to deep snow and high winds and to be set up and taken down by one person.

The business currently sews tents in Payson, has a local seamstress and a small team of employees. Justin said his current capacity is limited — \"maybe 15, that's maybe 20 units a month max\" — and that about 60–70% of sales are online with customers primarily in the Mountain West. He said the company employs \"7. Mostly part time.\" Justin said Roaminghome recently placed a trial order for 50 units with a manufacturer in Pakistan and is already sourcing poles and other parts from China.

\"The tariffs are not without impact. But it is still cheaper,\" Justin said, describing the cost difference he faces between U.S. and overseas suppliers. He estimated parts sourced overseas can be a small fraction of the U.S. price: \"I can routinely buy a part here in The United States, let's say, for a dollar, and I can routinely find a just as good quality to my spec in China for 10¢ with shipping.\" He said even with tariffs, importing can be less expensive than domestic production.

Justin framed the challenge as structural: higher U.S. energy and input costs, a shrinking domestic manufacturing workforce and what he called a \"tax stack\" of layers of taxes and regulations that, combined, make local production difficult to sustain. \"If that's all I learned about the state of American manufacturing, then this whole business endeavor was worth it,\" he said, noting the business is in its fifth year and has been subsidized in part by investments from another construction business he and his brothers run.

Committee members asked about logistics and local advantages. Justin said Payson’s proximity to the freeway and a visible tent on his roof that attracts passersby are benefits, but he emphasized the company’s price point as the primary sales barrier. He also said the business sells stoves and accessories and is exploring adjacent product lines and internships for web development or other roles.

No formal action was recorded on the floor regarding Roaminghome; members thanked Justin for the presentation and discussed possible supports at a general level.

Ending: Committee members said they appreciated the presentation and offered general assistance; no specific incentives or policy changes were adopted at the meeting.","Justin, founder of Roaminghome, told the Payson Economic Development Committee that high U.S. manufacturing costs, energy prices and a 'tax stack' of fees and regulations have made importing components and overseas production the more economical option for his wall‑tent business.","actionData","errors"]

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