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McAdams said his firm advises municipalities on government-owned real estate across the U.S., focusing on how locally informed decisions can align federal land management with community objectives. Bill Simmons, who previously worked on federal land issues in Congress and as a lobbyist, described past processes used in Utah and other states and explained that some transfer mechanisms are best pursued administratively in partnership with federal agencies rather than through high-profile congressional bills.

Both presenters urged the town to pursue a deliberate, consensus-driven strategy that includes: identifying the specific parcels of interest, developing a local vision that preserves public benefits (drinking-water buffer, recreation, wildlife corridors), engaging the State Park and Central Utah stakeholders, and negotiating with the Bureau of Reclamation and other federal agencies. They recommended avoiding divisive, parcel-by-parcel proposals and instead focusing on parcels that can gather broad local support.

Council members asked about timing and routes for acquisition. McAdams and Simmons said some national legislative efforts to broadly transfer federal land had stalled, and that much of the work for a town like Hideout would likely be administrative and interagency — a process that could take months to years. They proposed a contingent, performance-based consulting arrangement to help the town evaluate feasibility and negotiate with federal and state entities; council members asked staff to review the proposal for compliance with the town’s procurement rules and to return with next steps.

Why it matters: parcels adjacent to Ross Creek affect the reservoir buffer and long-term options for recreation, access and locally managed open space. Control or shared management of those parcels could allow Hideout to shape trails, recreation and buffer protections without ceding essential public benefits.

Ending: Council asked staff and counsel to review procurement requirements for a contingent-fee agreement and to bring a procurement-compliant scope and schedule back to the council for consideration. No purchase or commitment was authorized at the meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","06/12/2025 Hideout Town Council Meeting pt 2","oneSentenceSummary","Former mayor Ben McAdams and lobbyist Bill Simmons presented options for Hideout to seek transfer or management authority over federal parcels adjacent to Ross Creek, recommending locally driven, consensus-based approaches and administrative processes rather than immediate federal legislation.","taxTitle","Hideout, Wasatch County, Utah","taxId",7466,"location","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":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6544278,"Hideout council appoints JD Cronin, adopts budget and creates community reinvestment agency; several ordinances amended",2524,161000,2685000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3795709-f96b8924d58aa01f1c99c8ceb4c48196&start=161&end=2685","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3795709-f96b8924d58aa01f1c99c8ceb4c48196/thumbnail_161000.jpg","/articles/6544278/Hideout/Wasatch-County/Utah/Hideout-council-appoints-JD-Cronin-adopts-budget-and-creates-community-reinvestment-agency-several-ordinances-amended","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6544278-c3daca930b4144da01fc117eec0f35c5/orig.mp4?Expires=1770432033&Signature=fVWedPOgr2~j~ZN4U9y5a~jTr55o6d50sTxSM0NQgWfAQEkUYfac6jiONjiN52N-~y3nCnbGEZQqvFcUG6O4bZu-j3RXDqPwFBEX67zHCbdquZfnmKoOtmNg~ZalVvdzrXKjNn3zpSX5hxkM9tQzuDpETWA56~ilLPgh2dPI9bopUzSNOqJp0rm8xJYRzcbKprKuau4tD5Wrau2M0HrPjes6Vhc8ZVfFXujg5R5iDz46k2Xdwbc4saPrY32yM4MmXxTu3ECHpPdAWnKivWk~JR6jt-2YjFWkwCL5FoFChB6MuuX9SLd7mIN5fzz3yF1iHyry7PaLmCpJBZbTxI13ow__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Hideout Town Council members interviewed four candidates to fill a vacant council seat, appointed JD (David) Cronin and completed several budget and policy votes at a meeting that combined candidate interviews, a public budget hearing and multiple ordinance actions.

The council selected JD Cronin to fill the vacancy created by the departing member; the council then passed a resolution to appoint him and conducted a public swearing-in. Candidates who spoke during the session included Brian Cooper, Alicia Skalson, Doug Silver and JD Cronin. Each candidate outlined experience and priorities during one-hour interview rounds; council members asked follow-up questions before voting.

A key agenda item was the town budget. Katie (staff member) reviewed FY25 adjustments and changes proposed for FY26. Building-permit revenue expectations were lowered for FY25 (123 forecast reduced to about 105), producing a modest downward revision to revenues; engineering escrow offsets reduced some expenses. The budget adopted keeps the town near earlier projections and counts on MIDA (development) funds to cover some municipal costs while holding contingency for street repairs, sewer camera work and potential emergency repairs. The council voted to adopt the budget after a public hearing.

The council voted to create the Hideout Community Reinvestment Agency (CRA), an entity that can use tax-increment financing in defined project areas to support infrastructure, public improvements and development incentives. Consultants Rob Sant and Spencer (Mountainland staff) presented how a CRA and project-area (TIF) budgeting process works and noted the statutory public-notice and interlocal negotiation steps required with other taxing entities. The ordinance creating the agency passed and staff will file the required map and certification with the lieutenant governor to complete the administrative creation process.

Council members also approved targeted code changes and other administrative actions: an amendment to the town engineering standards clarifying stormwater drainage (to allow incidental sheet flow from residential parcels to the municipal storm system); an amendment clarifying property-owner responsibility to keep fire hydrants clear (including homeowners associations and other landowners); and procedural updates for planning-commission membership and required land-use training. The council appointed Brad Armond as an alternate to the planning commission.

Other business included authorization for the mayor to access the town's PTIF (public treasury investment fund) account, and short updates from staff and committees. Staff and council discussed recurring code-enforcement issues — particularly construction trailers and equipment blocking narrow roads during building season — and described options for improving enforcement and education.

Why it matters: the meeting combined personnel, fiscal and policy actions that shape near-term town services and growth. Establishing a CRA gives Hideout a formal tool to steer development with tax increment in proposed project areas; adopting the budget funds day-to-day operations and maintenance priorities; and the code changes reflect efforts to clarify municipal responsibilities for stormwater and emergency access.

Votes at a glance
- Resolution: appoint JD (David) Cronin to the town council — outcome: approved (council vote recorded as majority; the transcript reports the appointment was decided by council vote and Cronin was sworn in).
- Resolution/Ordinance: adopt FY25/FY26 budget and fees (includes planning commission stipends, COLA and professional services line items) — outcome: adopted (vote recorded as yes by council on final motion).
- Ordinance: create Hideout Community Reinvestment Agency (CRA) — outcome: adopted; staff to file required boundary documentation with the lieutenant governor.
- Ordinance: amend stormwater/engineering standards to permit incidental sheet flow from residential parcels to town storm system — outcome: adopted (language changed to reference “parcels” rather than “driveways”).
- Ordinance/Resolution: clarify responsibility to clear and keep accessible fire hydrants (landowner—including homeowners associations—to maintain clearance) — outcome: adopted with language change to name property owner/HOA.
- Resolution: authorize mayor to access town PTIF account — outcome: adopted.
- Appointment: Brad Armond appointed as alternate to the planning commission — outcome: approved.

What the council did not finalize: council discussed, but did not vote on, a contingent-fee proposal from outside consultants to pursue federal land acquisition near Ross Creek; that discussion will be returned to staff for procurement review and possible presentation next month.

Where the discussion went next: staff and council flagged enforcement capacity as a continuing problem. They asked staff to return with options to make enforcement more effective (code-enforcement staffing, escalation steps and notification/education for HOAs and property owners).

Ending: Council members encouraged candidates who were not appointed to pursue the November ballot and urged continuing committee participation. Several committee chairs updated the council on wildfire mitigation events, trails and economic development work.","At a June Hideout Town Council meeting the council selected JD Cronin to fill a vacancy, approved the town budget for the coming year, established a local Community Reinvestment Agency and amended several local codes including stormwater standards and hydrant clearance rules.","actionData","errors"]

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Consultants outline options for federal land transfer near Ross Creek; council asks staff to review procurement and next steps

Hideout council appoints JD Cronin, adopts budget and creates community reinvestment agency; several ordinances amended