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Clayton Rackham of Clyde Capital Group, representing applicants, told the council the company has done preliminary work and is willing to invest in off‑site infrastructure if required. \"We've already done a lot of that work, and we're eager to share it with the public works department and get to the bottom of how we can loop water,\" Rackham said.

Staff warned the council the study will need to evaluate utility looping, crossings of major corridors and whether the city can support future development without major new connections. Council members emphasized access concerns: several asked staff to ensure the study examines how future residents would move north‑south and east‑west, pedestrian and bicycle options, and the timing of major regional elements such as a possible FrontRunner station and an interchange on I‑15.

Councilman Tooke made the motion to accept the petition for study with the specific direction to emphasize access and to treat the city’s forthcoming general plan as the planning baseline; the motion passed unanimously. Staff said the study will include utility feasibility and transportation analysis and will return to council with findings and recommendations that could include conditions or phased infrastructure expectations.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Spanish Fork City Council | July 15, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The council accepted an annexation petition for about 100 acres on the west side of I‑15 for further study, instructing staff to evaluate vehicle, bicycle and pedestrian access and to use the forthcoming general plan as the study baseline. Clyde Capital Group representatives said they are willing to finance off‑site infrastructure if needed.","taxTitle","Spanish Fork City Council, Spanish Fork, Utah County, Utah","taxId",67304,"location","Utah","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6748899,"Spanish Fork staff says recycling contamination down to 24.5%; participation at 71% as spring cleanup grows",707,2111000,2818000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5393212-6a9035a4aff4557b5c0e98f0807f4b73&start=2111&end=2818","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5393212-6a9035a4aff4557b5c0e98f0807f4b73/thumbnail_2111000.jpg","/articles/6748899/Utah/Spanish-Fork-staff-says-recycling-contamination-down-to-245-participation-at-71-as-spring-cleanup-grows","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6748899-0ebaa14bb88c204e132979bd167fdc8f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771144036&Signature=nwcMz0FQEJqo4GMwFx2hveXSSmS43X3gED5GV5yxNLcwlVNItEgnpZZgjNrQ41d1cDazMmf8R4iL7Ue24x-0GyPjWDA4Gj0-qsbkDYE7U5dB9FM3CAAC~B1~6cDpCXaTje7je1FKGj-iiAKPU2Z~oo0g4sieOKuscZg0OjEZWTxzTORC4abWl5h44nffsSujTNkemHW8ZfEnq5xu~I4ST-pmr6RMUiEn8sXgp~9CMHPXUlotEHI9BK2oN-ByP9~HrYuwUJOf5vTZDMHHOwbvS0kYw3hH8b1-bYUR8t4Z~j7sDYcsDHBiJWDq0DOfZGV88gboJJ47e15yI-lllMosiQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Spanish Fork staff reported progress and continuing challenges in the city’s curbside recycling and spring‑cleanup programs during the council’s July 15 meeting.

\"Right now we have a 24.5% contamination rate,\" said Gatlin, the staff presenter, noting the figure covers the multi‑city recycling district that includes Spanish Fork, Provo, Springville and other participants. Gatlin told council the contamination rate has fallen from roughly 30% and called for continued public education.

Staff told council that 71% of Spanish Fork residents currently participate in curbside recycling, the highest rate the city has recorded. Gatlin listed items that should go in curbside recycling — clean cardboard and paper, aluminum and steel cans, and plastic containers with lids — and those that should not, including plastic bags, electronics, Styrofoam and diapers. He said the recycling center will accept pizza boxes that \"pass the shake test\" (no loose food) and stressed that residents should not place plastic liner bags inside blue carts because the filled bags are treated as contamination and not opened at the facility.

The presenter described the regional processing system, noting that much sorting is automated with only a few staff handling oversized items. He also reviewed spring‑cleanup results: approximately 1,180 tickets last year versus just under 1,500 this year. Gatlin encouraged residents who doubted whether recycling is processed to view the city’s and district’s video tour of the sorting facility.

Council members asked about weather effects, material value and messaging. Gatlin said wet cardboard becomes contaminated and that recyclables are a market commodity; the city’s buyer rate recently dropped from about $140 per ton to $125 per ton. He said the district has a goal to reduce contamination further and will continue outreach through flyers and social media.

City staff recommended residents keep recyclables clean and loose in the blue cart and consult the district’s online guidance for a printable visual for kitchens and collection areas.","City recycling coordinator reported a 24.5% contamination rate at the regional recycling facility and a 71% resident participation rate; spring cleanup ticket use rose from about 1,180 last year to nearly 1,500 this year. Staff urged clearer household sorting (no plastic liners, no plastic bags) and noted recent changes in markets and processing.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6748904,"Spanish Fork council approves multiple zoning, code and funding actions; dozens of items pass unanimously",535,5153000,5688000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5393212-6a9035a4aff4557b5c0e98f0807f4b73&start=5153&end=5688","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5393212-6a9035a4aff4557b5c0e98f0807f4b73/thumbnail_5153000.jpg","/articles/6748904/Utah/Spanish-Fork-council-approves-multiple-zoning-code-and-funding-actions-dozens-of-items-pass-unanimously","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6748904-d8fb2d3c8e3b3fa0dcf2532047d64c5f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771144036&Signature=J0PCO3-UoJ4jd~UyCovrMhz046J40yGrPDfWIkqTUdoU0EJHzZaTqv7F5nq6fqYGq1O-obtuY9S1szAn92rBBCzAliPEfa0TAYW7TnKLb8~fK2ZPVfIQtB9gBfrzBN0NMDBZ3Ju0KEOK2s-zN6Utn0neRRb6aUS~Bt2i~08GgdYBFAnBxlDaopMfj6otzRQcUcSyXQKUlnqXIzz~KGYT3T9SivlL7LcruQJQFUeVFLqArluIQ0sdggkGNHedDY5CDbqFYvtmeVJYaOrW9pFibXnTGNPNiTM6ILDh2kupvMya7YJB21WEmX7Ad-rO4wyBqvOCWqNrilB3GzDkX0eaNg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Spanish Fork City Council approved multiple ordinances, rezones and administrative items during its July 15 meeting, adopting changes to municipal code, development standards and several land‑use applications.

The council approved a zoning overlay and preliminary plat for the Maple Mountain Plat N master‑planned development, allowing 33 single‑family lots near Maple Mountain High School; a development enhancement overlay to permit an expanded Walmart online pickup facility; removal of the \"large utility facility\" overlay from Title 15; and an ordinance updating the city's construction standards for stormwater, low‑impact development and water meters. The council also appointed Camie Hare to the Historic Preservation Commission and adopted a resolution to initiate annexation of the Stewart Farms property. Each item was approved by roll call (Councilmembers Marshall, Beck, Oiler, Carden and Tooke voted yes on recorded items).

The council accepted two annexation petitions for further study: a Brent Money petition covering land at the city’s north end and a 1050 West petition on the west side of I‑15. In both cases the council directed staff to perform more detailed analyses rather than approve immediate annexation. For the 1050 West petition the council added a specific instruction to examine access for vehicles, bicycles and pedestrians and asked staff to use Spanish Fork’s forthcoming general plan as the baseline for analysis.

On transportation and capital funding, the council accepted administration of funds tied to House Bill 502 to design and build a new US‑6/US‑89 bridge and trail connection. Staff said the bill included $13 million for the bridge; the council discussed additional trail funding secured through MAG. The council also approved a one‑year extension on a VERC loan administered by the Utah Division of Finance to allow related bond funding to close.

Several items were presented as public hearings with no public speakers and were approved after staff presentations and roll call votes. One contested right‑of‑way matter — the 2000 East/Highway 6 connector affecting property owned by Brian Jechs — was the subject of a statutory hearing. The owner’s counsel and the owner addressed the council; the council did not adopt a condemnation resolution and directed continued negotiation and mediation.

The meeting record shows unanimous roll calls on the major ordinance votes and the record lists movers and seconds for each motion.","At its July 15 meeting the Spanish Fork City Council approved a slate of land‑use and administrative measures, accepted several annexation petitions for study and agreed to administer a state grant for a new US‑6/US‑89 bridge and trail connection. Votes were taken by roll call and passed unanimously on the recorded items.","actionData","errors"]

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