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Norm (staff member) said the bid for the library as designed is about $2.7 million for construction alone and that staff believes roughly $500,000 can be trimmed by simplifying the lighting package and changing the ceiling type. He said the funding would come from four places: remaining Friends of Santaquin money, $550,000 set aside in capital projects, and proceeds from a recent CDRA property transaction, among other one-time sources. He emphasized this plan covers construction only — not staffing, furniture, fixtures or equipment.

The city’s mayor and staff said the approach avoids new, ongoing operating costs because the funds identified are one-time receipts. Norm told the council the work would likely require roughly a 12-month construction cycle once it begins.

City officials said the library fit-out will be sequenced so the building shell already in place can be completed with minimal disruption to ongoing operations in the same structure. Staff said they will return to the council on July 15 with a formal change order and the specific funding resolution for ratification.

Why it matters: The library project has been discussed with the council and community for years but has lacked a clear construction funding package. Council members and staff said this financing plan allows the city to complete the building shell and prepare the space for later staffing and outfitting, steps that will require separate funding decisions.

The council did not take action Tuesday on the construction change order; staff will present the formal contract and funding resolution at the July 15 meeting for council approval.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Santaquin City Council Regular Meeting - July 1, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","City staff told the Santaquin City Council on Tuesday that the city now has enough one-time funds to pay the construction-only cost to finish the new Santaquin library and will bring a change order to the council on July 15 to begin that work.","taxTitle","Santaquin City Council, Santaquin South , Juab County, Utah","taxId",23645,"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},6180591,"Council approves contract with Push Consulting for subdivision inspections; costs to developers, not general fund",280,2334000,2614000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5117325-2667c3e3054016e4bfee420cd3765f42&start=2334&end=2614","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5117325-2667c3e3054016e4bfee420cd3765f42/thumbnail_2334000.jpg","/articles/6180591/Utah/Council-approves-contract-with-Push-Consulting-for-subdivision-inspections-costs-to-developers-not-general-fund","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6180591-79b2c1800287de47c3147b63b02d171d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771155037&Signature=Np6IlXUPp29D49XiChSVi9LM3UFLyhKUCu-tsZvcYnqFZO6uZqJeQGHYEe5owX0BYlsaMQKfqWyPXtguZ1C~dEu2wHs2UsVY0V~KZOGxns4G5iD0TnN5ECI4Y1VCCoKjEqtH-wRmrrGJylVbx0skJcTnXN~NRBhyNCGW-~9X9d2UuE4Ovhh26Hca~BXbSx-oubIW8wiePHXqSuA8dUR8XLMLe~R11m2UW1syWm~DCqZiYebH3a5rcW8bdWtT63wn71Y7HIizABnvD2qhy5LpBsAs0LIxnN-Qx4xCWFyjtIEJQ~hBtFPyd0LuSb7RpI6XFshX2kMQi738Z04TJHZH~Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Santaquin City Council on Tuesday approved a contract with Push Consulting to provide on-site subdivision inspections and observations for development projects.

City staff said the consultant will handle routine development-related inspections so city staff can focus on major capital projects such as the wastewater resource facility upgrades and Main Street work. Staff named Push Consulting principals and local engineers who would be involved and said the firm has relevant experience.

Funding for the inspections will come from inspection/testing fees paid by developers; staff said the city receives a 4% portion of a construction bond amount to cover inspection costs and that if expenses exceed collected amounts, the overage will be billed to the responsible developer. Staff emphasized the contract does not use the city’s general budget.

A council motion to approve the contract was moved and seconded and passed with recorded votes: Travis (Aye), Lynn (Aye), Art (Aye) and Jeff (Aye).

Why it matters: The contract is intended to ensure consistent on-site inspection coverage as the city’s development workload grows while preserving city staff bandwidth for large projects. Financing from developer fees aligns inspection costs with the projects that create the need.

Implementation: Staff said they will finalize the contract and begin assigning Push Consulting to current developments; major city projects such as WRF and Main Street inspections will remain the responsibility of city staff.","The Santaquin City Council approved a contract with Push Consulting to provide on‑site subdivision inspections and observations. Council and staff said the work will be funded from developer inspection/testing fees and a 4% construction bond portion, not the city’s general fund.",{"_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},6180595,"CDRA approves sale of 1.95-acre lot to local veterinarian for clinic site",427,2819000,3246000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5117325-2667c3e3054016e4bfee420cd3765f42&start=2819&end=3246","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5117325-2667c3e3054016e4bfee420cd3765f42/thumbnail_2819000.jpg","/articles/6180595/Utah/CDRA-approves-sale-of-195-acre-lot-to-local-veterinarian-for-clinic-site","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6180595-abdc4ec0f9e8903d3e76476c81aae5bd/orig.mp4?Expires=1771155037&Signature=mqawhn3ZxniFXCTm1DacGor7OfofjYyTVBu5q1Z-S7LP8eKTVzMCLkuBXV6sP6vuXGGBVi5H6ZDJ2EyWwHoNdXZp2zcqbO7BglQ5gpPWkSi88e-8m8mhNPIavKtqhP47EQ1KAgko1RR1CgTe9ubZjP0oICZgfU-MSyaI0OKRmoZYDuqMKMW4Z5reAUxYQIgFLYWUvCjCO1nNtnxwEUcOpU2YTw2E-3rPBzTX3Aw6mPu1k6bDfmZx8sXCpvEde0FibySGxBpLgSFzkK-b2ugqRXvjn1vD260VLEshwrVOiwOk2nBDVvpGj4lA39Ph6n0kV4Evp97e38E2Jgcn58AzTA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Santaquin Community Development and Renewal Agency on Tuesday approved the sale of a 1.95‑acre lot to Alika Fisher, owner of Summit Veterinary Clinic, for a new veterinary clinic site.

City staff explained the parcel sits on the east side of the channel and west of Summer Ridge Parkway, across the road from a Trader Parts Wholesale location. Staff said the lot will require retaining walls, fill and other site work. Alika Fisher told the board she has operated a mobile clinic and aims to establish a permanent clinic in phase 1, with a second building reserved for future expansion.

The board convened as the CDRA, and the record shows a motion to adopt Resolution 07012025 for the sale of real property. The motion was seconded and passed with the council in CDRA session recording votes: Art (Aye), Jeff (Aye), Lynn (Aye), Travis (Aye). The city attorney confirmed the sale documents and purchase agreement could be signed while the purchaser was present and notarized.

Why it matters: The sale creates a pathway for increased veterinary services in the city and converts an industrial-parcel holding into an active commercial use. Staff noted the site will need engineering and site work because of its terrain.

Next steps: The sale documents were authorized for signature and the purchaser is expected to proceed with site improvements and phased building construction; staff will continue permitting and coordination.","The Sanquin Community Development and Renewal Agency (CDRA) approved the sale of a 1.95‑acre lot to Alika Fisher, owner of Summit Veterinary Clinic, for a veterinary clinic. The sale includes site-development conditions; the purchaser intends a phased build with an initial veterinary clinic and a future second building.",{"_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},6180600,"Council opens public hearing on Cemetery 2 annexation; approves lease agreement for 15.39‑acre parcel",860,1828000,2688000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5117325-2667c3e3054016e4bfee420cd3765f42&start=1828&end=2688","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5117325-2667c3e3054016e4bfee420cd3765f42/thumbnail_1828000.jpg","/articles/6180600/Utah/Council-opens-public-hearing-on-Cemetery-2-annexation-approves-lease-agreement-for-1539acre-parcel","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6180600-7cb3481257e0bcda974039f578c17153/orig.mp4?Expires=1771155037&Signature=U1ttnonPseKNTde~mqmhoN30l0HggHX1rdLcat~yu24yaEXMj24Q2Bfr4pWFho0cnFDibm5Kbm0eqp-NuS4crK0rfAoqaf0Tl9M7zYgqsk3Ftmw11rXdK2ZXicwXOiNzGrm3x1anenCq~htPOO-zS2Zo3eZe35eo8Ss1a4zafapwx-F5EZHE7IiwXrFKtzXtlZR3DUp-3ai4IaESlpC48gQaJjZppHuQuKWTqN0PwADl3FNmRodwNbdoaKfcCcMdn8kOXMOXW8BdOnQ79qyk0KL0ZJDZFkYQW5ZHpIYjaMKv870mb1COMwfm2uY9PkdwgryksC1T5DfvwKo7XUgEbw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Santaquin City Council opened a public hearing on Tuesday on the proposed annexation of a 15.39‑acre parcel known as Cemetery 2, west of town on Fifth South, and later approved a lease agreement for the property.

City staff explained the property is adjacent to the city and that bringing it into city limits is necessary to issue building permits and to manage future development. The council opened the public hearing and took comments from Jace Rolle and Todd Rolle, who said they operate Rolle’s Red Barn and Back 40 Entertainment adjacent to the parcel. The Rolles said they do not object to a cemetery but asked the city to consider event conflicts (their fall festival includes wagon rides, a pumpkin patch and a corn maze), interim property maintenance, and fire-safety concerns while the property remains undeveloped.

A city attorney or staff member presented Resolution 07022025, authorizing a lease agreement for the Cemetery 2 property. The council moved and seconded the resolution; the recorded votes were Travis (Aye), Art (Aye), Jeff (Aye) and Lynn (Aye). The motion passed.

City staff told the Rolles and the council that the property is currently in the county, that the city aims to be a good neighbor and will address the concerns raised, and that some interim decisions — including whether to rent the land — have previously been considered by council or staff. The transcript shows a prior proposal to rent the property was discussed and that it had been turned down.

Why it matters: Annexation and lease of a sizable parcel adjacent to event venues affects local businesses, event scheduling and maintenance responsibilities. The council’s lease action establishes how the city will manage and make the property available while longer-term planning, including formal annexation, proceeds.

Next steps: Staff said annexation will be considered again in two weeks; the council approved the lease resolution Tuesday and moved the matter into the city’s administrative process.","The Santaquin City Council opened a public hearing on annexing the 15.39‑acre Cemetery 2 parcel west of town, heard concerns from adjacent business owners about event impacts and maintenance, and later approved a lease agreement for the property by resolution 07022025.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":115,"_47":116,"_49":117,"_51":118,"_53":119,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":120,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":121,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6180605,"UDOT project listing puts Main Street widening and new interchange on 2026–2030 funding list, mayor says",0,4941000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5117325-2667c3e3054016e4bfee420cd3765f42&start=4941&end=4941","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5117325-2667c3e3054016e4bfee420cd3765f42/thumbnail_4941000.jpg","/articles/6180605/Utah/UDOT-project-listing-puts-Main-Street-widening-and-new-interchange-on-20262030-funding-list-mayor-says","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6180605-670548623c6f5578e939dc75e9bd2834/orig.mp4?Expires=1771155037&Signature=KFVxp7DC2l8ahO7iHg3jSutx91IB5M8XTH6T7ktXqsYEmP4vec1xQT0Zat9vIyPrKcoa4l4jLRQZlcw2XhaXuuwvS5Xhfux1wN8b6YrNeN~91fnu0MHLue~E2UtNH4DRCl8H5fk6ZA16kA6T5T6T9tE~TWmj3vaHy-q74rKIHs~sAOWAugee~T8RlNu-A1jnrLWQilwLHc6Y74R4DUAivnK8JQal1KIvl7mJ5L5B5kKgkAv1sgEVkFRR-tcxcymotb-Sx3CVCAiLQ4i611ing6R5zUR-xM0R89Rle96WHPuYGA~E9vm~wxc7mH-peG7Sty3p9-O3AWA3aFo9sOAaoA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Santaquin City Council heard on Tuesday that the Utah Department of Transportation has added two major projects — a three-lane widening and a new interchange — to the state funding list for the 2026–2030 period.

The city’s mayor told the council that the projects received project identification numbers and funding consideration at recent UDOT and Transportation Commission meetings. The mayor said the two projects together amount to about $280 million to $290 million in target funding and that the three-lane widening will extend from the Payson area well into neighboring county limits.

City staff also provided a construction update for the Main Street reconstruction: paving of the north side has been completed and work on the south side has begun; staff said they expect the south side work to move faster because it does not involve a water line. Staff said they are aiming to have paving complete near Orchard Days and will provide gravel access if paving is not finished in time so events can proceed.

Separately, Norm (staff member) said Central Utah Water Conservancy District plans a celebration on Sept. 10 for the completion of a major pipe installation; staff will provide details later.

Why it matters: The UDOT action signals the projects have cleared an important hurdle toward design and construction funding, which the city and regional leaders have been pursuing to address traffic growth and safety on the I‑15 corridor and Main Street.

The council received the reports as informational; no council votes were taken on the UDOT items Tuesday.","Santaquin officials told the council that UDOT has approved project entries for a three-lane widening and a new interchange, placing the work on the state funding list for 2026–2030. City staff also updated the council on Main Street construction progress and a Central Utah Water Conservancy District celebration planned for Sept. 10.","actionData","errors"]

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