Council agrees to revisit industrial-park advertising after members say more notice is needed

Santaquin — Council members asked staff to bring a focused plan to advertise available lots in the city’s industrial park after some business owners and real-estate contacts said they thought the lots were sold or unavailable.

Council discussion: A councilor said multiple business owners and brokers told them they believed the industrial park was sold out, limiting inbound interest. Staff and the mayor described the development history: the city invested in infrastructure and used development agreements to attract businesses, and the council said the chosen approach prevented unsuitable uses. Council members suggested simple outreach — a page on the city website, an email to local business-license holders and a notice to the Chamber of Commerce — rather than a complicated ordinance.

Formal action: At the end of the work session a councilor moved to place an advertising/notice discussion on the next work-session agenda; another councilor seconded. The council recorded roll-call votes (Bridal: Aye; Art: Aye; Jeff: Aye; Travis: Aye; Lynn: Aye) and the motion carried.

Why it matters: Council members said broader notice could increase market interest without committing the city to different sale terms, and could clarify availability for local business owners who might otherwise assume lots are gone. Staff said they have already worked with some real-estate agents and property owners but that a targeted outreach effort could be added.

Ending: The council instructed staff to return with options for low-cost advertising and outreach in a future work session; the motion to do so passed on a recorded vote.