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Shay, a regional planner, told the council the AgriPark involves about 920 acres under purchase by the R6 entity, located between Mona and Nephi. The state legislature provided an initial $8 million to acquire land and water rights, Shay said, and the project intends to ready lots and utilities so agricultural processors (fruit, meat, other agro-processing) can locate with shorter permitting and buildout timelines.

Shay said the AgriPark is being structured as a business-park-style development for agriculture: the government entity would own the property and lease lots to private businesses; the town would not own or operate the businesses that locate there. He said Sean Kerr has been hired as AgriPark director and is the contact for more detailed questions. Several council members asked whether rail spurs would be available; Shay said rail remains nearby but a spur was not yet in place and could be added later if needed.

Why it matters

Council members noted that while the state's initial appropriation secured land and water, the cost of running utilities and infrastructure will be much larger. Shay estimated that full buildout and infrastructure would likely require costs well above the initial appropriation (discussion cited a potential scale on the order of hundreds of millions to fully run utilities and roads for development). Council members said the AgriPark could support local producers and processing jobs but that the scale and costs mean additional funding and coordination will be required.

Details and next steps

- Project scope as presented: approximately 920 acres between Mona and Nephi.
- Initial state appropriation reported at the meeting: $8,000,000 for land and water acquisition.
- Project structure: land is expected to be owned by a government/regional entity and leased to private agricultural businesses; potential for later sale of parcels was discussed.
- Local contacts: Sean Kerr (AgriPark director) and Brandon Clark (state environmental reviewer) were mentioned as points of contact for procurement and environmental-review questions.

Shay said the AgriPark is a regional initiative with six counties participating in initial investments and feasibility work. Council members requested staff provide links or the two-page Sean Kerr summary in the town newsletter so residents can review project details.

Ending

Shay said the project is still in development and that more funding will be necessary to extend utilities and complete infrastructure; council members expressed support for maintaining dialogue as the AgriPark advances.","mediaType","Audio","parentTitle","Town Council Meeting - TC July 10 2025","oneSentenceSummary","A regional AgriPark project under development by the R6 entity aims to prepare 920 acres between Mona and Nephi for agricultural processing; initial state funds bought land and water but officials say infrastructure costs remain large.","taxTitle","Levan, Juab County, Utah","taxId",80049,"location","Utah","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":50,"_51":82,"_53":-5,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":83,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":84,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6655726,"Votes at a glance: Levan council verifies legal action, approves building permit and routine items",1414,846000,2260000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5374685-0c482fd2db167e1b70139748965dc0cd&start=846&end=2260","/articles/6655726/Utah/Votes-at-a-glance-Levan-council-verifies-legal-action-approves-building-permit-and-routine-items","Several short votes at the Levan Town Council meeting were recorded alongside longer agenda items.

Verification of legal action regarding irrigation company

The council confirmed (by motion and roll call) that the town will move forward with verification of legal action concerning the local irrigation company. The motion was seconded and carried by roll call; the council also discussed public messaging and indicated the town would issue a brief statement and could publish one in the local paper. Mayor Bruce Rollie stated that the town had on two occasions offered to bring its wells online to assist the irrigation company, but those offers were declined.

Building permit approval

The council approved a building permit for an outbuilding (garage) for a private property (applicant name presented as Matt and Groton) after the planning and zoning department recommended approval and the building inspector confirmed setbacks and footing requirements would be inspected. The motion to approve passed with no recorded opposition.

Audit and routine financial approvals

The council received the town audit; staff reported the audit found no current-year Utah State legal compliance findings and described prior-year issues as resolved. The council approved minutes for the June 12 regular meeting and work session and approved claims (claims covering 6/1/2025 to 6/30/2025), the payroll comparison report (05/01/2025 to 06/30/2025) and the final cash receipts report (05/01/2025 to 05/31/2025). All motions were approved by the council.

Why it matters

- Verification of the legal action formalizes the town's position in a long-running dispute with the irrigation company and could lead to litigation or settlement activity.
- The building permit approval is a routine land-use matter but was processed consistent with planning and inspection recommendations.
- The audit's clean current-year findings provide short-term assurance about internal financial controls; accepted claims and minutes move routine administrative business forward.

Votes (at a glance)

- Verification of legal action regarding the irrigation company — outcome: approved by roll call (names recorded in meeting: Chris Chipping: yes; Rachel: yes; Mayor Bruce Rollie: yes; Ray: yes; Bill Bruff: excused).
- Building permit for outbuilding at private property — outcome: approved (motion and second; no opposition recorded).
- Acceptance of audit communication (no current-year findings) — outcome: acknowledged/accepted.
- Approval of minutes (June 12 regular meeting and work session) — outcome: approved.
- Approval of claims and financial reports (6/1/2025'6/30/2025 payroll comparison; final cash receipts report 5/1/2025'5/31/2025) — outcome: approved.

Ending

Council adjourned after routine administrative approvals and a brief public-comment period; staff said they would print and distribute the full audit and continue follow-up on the irrigation litigation verification.","At the July meeting the council verified a legal action against the irrigation company, approved a residential outbuilding permit, accepted the town audit, and approved minutes and claims.",{"_33":86,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":87,"_41":88,"_43":89,"_45":80,"_47":90,"_49":50,"_51":91,"_53":-5,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":92,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":93,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6655730,"Levan council adopts large nonresident fee increase for town cemetery",1218,1042000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5374685-0c482fd2db167e1b70139748965dc0cd&start=1042&end=2260","/articles/6655730/Utah/Levan-council-adopts-large-nonresident-fee-increase-for-town-cemetery","The Levan Town Council on Thursday adopted a new fee schedule for the Levan Town Cemetery, voting to raise several charges and sharply increase the price for nonresident plots.

The council passed Resolution 07102O25-O1 by roll call, with Council members Chris Chipping, Rachel, Council member Ray and Mayor Bruce Rollie voting yes and Council member Bill Bruff excused. The resolution establishes a revised schedule of charges intended to cover long-term maintenance costs and reduce demand from out-of-area buyers.

The action followed an extended discussion about the town's responsibility for perpetual care of burial plots and concerns that historically low prices had attracted purchasers with no local ties. Christine, a town staff member who presented the proposed schedule, said on the record that the town's current resident plot price is $150 and the current resident open-and-close fee is $200. Under the proposed schedule discussed at the meeting, the council agreed that nonresident plot sales would increase from $600 to $4,000 and that the nonresident open-and-close fee would rise to $1,500. The proposal also set infant burials and cremains services at $250, exhumation at $1,500, and maintained a $300 additional weekend (Saturday) fee.

Why it matters: Council members said the increases aim to ensure the town collects enough funds up front to pay for ongoing mowing, water, equipment and occasional capital needs (for example, future land purchases) so that the cost is not shifted to current Levans taxpayers. Council discussion cited recent increases in local property and land costs and multiple instances of out-of-state buyers purchasing plots because Levan had been comparatively inexpensive.

Discussion highlights and background

Council members and staff reviewed how the cemetery's perpetual-care obligation effectively lasts for the life of the plots, and that current fees had not kept pace with maintenance and utility costs. Christine said the cemetery currently spends about $1,500 per month on mowing alone and noted additional water and equipment costs. The council discussed limits on purchases: the town currently limits residents to eight plots. The resolution also defines a resident for fee purposes as someone whose primary residence has been within Levan's municipal boundary for at least one year, and includes certain health-impaired property owners who temporarily live in care facilities.

Multiple council members urged the town to adopt a written methodology that ties fees to measurable maintenance and replacement costs. A town staff member advised the council that, while legal opinions vary, it is common practice to document how fees were calculated so they can be defended if ever challenged.

What the council decided

- Adopt Resolution 07102O25-O1 establishing the new fee schedule for Levan Town Cemetery (approved by roll call).
- Maintain the $300 additional weekend surcharge for Saturday burials.
- Keep resident pricing favorable relative to nonresidents; residents retain lower base plot pricing and an eight-plot limit per resident.

Clarifying details available from the meeting

- Current resident plot price cited in meeting: $150 (presented by Christine, town staff).
- Current resident open-and-close fee cited in meeting: $200.
- Proposed nonresident plot price: $4,000 (up from $600).
- Proposed nonresident open-and-close fee: $1,500.
- Proposed infant/cremain fee: $250.
- Proposed exhumation fee: $1,500.
- Weekend (Saturday) surcharge: $300 (unchanged).
- Resident definition (as adopted in the discussion): primary residence within municipal boundaries for at least one year, and certain health-impaired property owners temporarily residing in care facilities.
- Per-resident plot purchase limit mentioned: 8 plots.

The council voted to adopt the resolution during the meeting; the motion was seconded and passed by roll call (yes: Chris Chipping; Rachel; Ray; Mayor Bruce Rollie; Bill Bruff excused).

Next steps and context

Council members asked staff and legal counsel to document the methodology used to set the fees for inclusion in the town's master fee resolution. Several members said they favored a higher one-time nonresident fee to deter out-of-area buyers from buying low-cost plots and shifting perpetual-care costs to local taxpayers. The new fee schedule takes effect per the language in the adopted resolution (the resolution identifier recorded at the meeting was 07102O25-O1).

Ending

The vote concluded one of the meeting's lengthier agenda items; council members said staff would publish the updated fee schedule in the town newsletter and add the methodology to the master fee resolution documents for transparency.","The Levan Town Council voted to adopt Resolution 07102O25-O1, raising cemetery fees—drastically increasing nonresident plot prices—to shore up perpetual-care funding and limit out-of-town purchases.","actionData","errors"]

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