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City planner Jake presented the application and maps, noting the full parcel totals about 14.42 acres and that the portion proposed for rezoning would measure roughly 0.8 acres after roadway dedication. The property sits adjacent to an automobile dealership and the city’s future land use map designates the area for highway commercial uses.

Jake told the council the planning commission held a public hearing on the item, received no public opposition and recommended approval. He said if the lot is developed, the applicant must dedicate a 60‑foot right of way and provide full roadway improvements — street, sidewalk, curb and gutter — and utility connections as part of any plat or building application.

Applicant Garrett Richens addressed the council and said his plan is to use the rezoned portion for office space and flexible rental units; he said he is not planning on on‑site equipment storage. Jake and staff noted some uses permitted in Highway Commercial would require conditional use review (for example, larger automotive or contractor storage uses) and that those would return to the planning commission if proposed.

The council discussed broader downtown and corridor planning during the meeting but confined the ordinance decision to whether the rezoning was consistent with the general plan. A council member asked that future planning materials available to the planning commission also be provided to the council in packet form.

Motion and vote: A council member moved to adopt Ordinance 25‑14; the motion was seconded and carried unanimously.

Why it matters: The rezoning allows small‑scale commercial development near an interstate interchange and will require public improvements if developed; it brings the city’s zoning closer to its adopted future land‑use map for that corridor.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","city council","oneSentenceSummary","Morgan City Council voted unanimously to adopt Ordinance 25‑14, rezoning about 0.8 acres (a portion of a 14.42‑acre property at roughly 948 North, 650 East) from agricultural to highway commercial. The planning commission recommended approval; the applicant said planned uses are office and small flex rental space.","taxTitle","Morgan, Morgan County, Utah","taxId",7552,"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},6466462,"Morgan City Council adopts resolution canceling municipal election after candidates run uncontested",63,3630000,3693000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5824006-8a98aee3993317e2fd9676cc88cf4f0d&start=3630&end=3693","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5824006-8a98aee3993317e2fd9676cc88cf4f0d/thumbnail_3630000.jpg","/articles/6466462/Morgan/Morgan-County/Utah/Morgan-City-Council-adopts-resolution-canceling-municipal-election-after-candidates-run-uncontested","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6466462-9841889c86bc80ea5caf0f3481c6369d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771079853&Signature=dJoJ-bQtNSmzi5mihHf0HPf66gZhPBJ3Dh2UY8TZMAkp7aJP5Sk~Isjc8CmBZiKAvvFSvn-V42rZW00THvd5M2CZ6b-W5mmEYU8mS6OgSMuORoXtBKeT~FIBm10lwpmulbmzixI63XO9bM~UPXj2TBTRmTmrNQJTeuRTN-F53Eo5LcS4NjwNpck4l4UxoQZxvIrd7jwte3IZ57GkEFx68mRk4hVcdpn4VGwkPVnHES6WTCfMet2Zw5qeDNocz4dECFFDRp3lzv7gbTpp2Ni3DsCH1asyynJyplpM0JKM-fXGrEr4LfuEGFoZPdF7F9d-gbTg~8bY9VUO6JbtlU1Cpg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At its Sept. 23 meeting Morgan City Council adopted Resolution 25‑24, a resolution declaring certain municipal races uncontested and canceling the scheduled municipal election.

City staff explained the resolution covers the mayoral contest and two council seats that drew no opposing candidates. With no write‑in contests reported, the council voted to cancel the election to avoid the costs of ballot printing and administration.

The motion to adopt Resolution 25‑24 was made and seconded during the meeting; the council recorded unanimous support and directed staff to finalize the administrative steps required by state election law.

Why it matters: Canceling an uncontested election avoids election administration costs and confirms the municipal results without a vote, subject to applicable state election procedures.","The council unanimously adopted Resolution 25‑24 to cancel the municipal election after the mayor and two council members drew no opponents, the council said Sept. 23.",{"_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":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6466466,"Morgan City hears Utopia broadband update; network reports 1,190 subscribers and is described as self‑sustaining",1713,994000,2707000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5824006-8a98aee3993317e2fd9676cc88cf4f0d&start=994&end=2707","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5824006-8a98aee3993317e2fd9676cc88cf4f0d/thumbnail_994000.jpg","/articles/6466466/Morgan/Morgan-County/Utah/Morgan-City-hears-Utopia-broadband-update-network-reports-1190-subscribers-and-is-described-as-selfsustaining","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6466466-f2cb0aa4e170b8ec5232e389ab42f5b8/orig.mp4?Expires=1771079853&Signature=TOMDJSCtpAwYV4WonmRvqxc4ZIbb4R-X-udKGF3bLv2IXCegw8uS3I55sYO6jnMW9Hvn5cf83HjIEgSnWKKAfhigL5CIYeqapM4NGNaQxlWyx7fCmqUOxE6t4ykuhcpJRHF6XxMQ8Rp-tQXpr4JZAcWUaA0Z7zRGHZO0LGGd1Su03rR8eO65U2eyznvJc9DAtAcy2NTjA9b9tQv0xufc2HDjQa8XuP4emJCBt66vLTyoFpWvN-nYu2Km8RDhtOpHmFyAmAWGNy~7Q-04tF34Nbb-JjDdUWQxJsvTRBrdniUJiB6jkcEUR6lh7k6PWEwR-OgS6iuBVJ6wZ8HIKpA9qw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Roger Timmerman, a Utopia representative, gave Morgan City Council a 30‑minute update on the municipal fiber network during the Sept. 23 meeting, summarizing subscriber growth, finances and service features.

Timmerman told the council Utopia’s Morgan project now has 1,190 residential subscribers and that network revenues cover operations and debt service, which he described as making the system “sustainable” without additional cost to the city. He said the bonds issued at the project’s start required about $169,000 a year in debt service when priced, and that actual market terms were close to that estimate.

The presentation framed Utopia as an “open access” fiber network that hosts multiple retail providers. Timmerman said customers can choose from many providers on a single physical network and that the system offers symmetrical speeds up to 10 gigabits for addresses in the city. He noted a newly introduced 2.5‑gigabit tier and that some customers purchase a 10‑gig service.

Council members and staff asked about competition and technology. Timmerman said fixed wireless and satellite services have not materially reduced Utopia’s Morgan subscriber base; he also said satellite options like Starlink remain more expensive and less reliable than fiber for served neighborhoods.

Timmerman described additional services enabled by the fiber, including smart‑city sensors, air‑quality monitoring and wildfire camera deployments, and he said Utopia works with schools and public agencies on connectivity and bids. He and other speakers emphasized local economic benefits: Timmerman presented back‑of‑envelope savings estimates comparing typical competing Internet plans and said Utopia customers collectively save residents and businesses several hundred thousand dollars per year in aggregate.

Garrett Richens, a private applicant later in the meeting, and other speakers praised the availability and reliability of fiber for remote work and business uses. Gary Crane, introduced during the presentation as an early organizer, was recognized for his role connecting cities and building support for the network.

Councilmembers asked about take‑rate targets and financial contingencies. Timmerman said the original financing assumed a particular subscriber threshold (the slides referenced roughly 470 residential subscribers as one benchmark), and that the mix of residential and business customers matters for revenue; he said Morgan exceeded the original benchmarks.

The presentation included maps and slides showing coverage in Morgan, permitted uses supported by the network, recent investments in back‑office systems and tools for service providers, and ongoing plans for additional smart‑city deployments.

The council did not take action on the presentation. Timmerman asked for feedback and thanked the council before leaving.

Why it matters: Council members and city staff heard detailed fiscal and operational information about an asset that the city facilitates but does not operate directly; the presentation addressed local economic impacts, public safety use cases and technology choices that affect planning, public‑works coordination and future city services.","A Utopia representative updated Morgan City Council on the municipal fiber network’s local take rate, finances and services, saying the system serves 1,190 local subscribers, covers its operating costs from subscriber revenue and required no additional city payments to date.","actionData","errors"]

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