Council approves annexations, zone change, real estate exchange and Steel Days contract; historic commission appointment confirmed

The American Fork City Council on March 25 acted on multiple routine land‑use and administrative items, approving annexations and zone changes, a real‑estate exchange agreement for Lakeshore Drive, a contract for the city’s Steel Days celebration and the appointment of a new Historic Preservation Commission member.

The council unanimously approved a resolution and ordinance related to a proposed Strata Investments project at approximately 195 East 600 South. The council adopted a land-use map amendment to change the site from design commercial to design industrial and then approved a zone map amendment changing the zoning from GC‑2 (general commercial) to PI‑1 (planned industrial). The motions passed on recorded roll-call votes with all present council members voting "Aye."

Council members also approved a real estate exchange agreement with several named developers and property entities—recorded in the motion as NBFF Property LLC, Harborview Development LLC, Grama Prospective LLC, Ruskin LLC, NPF Investments LLC, and Walking the Wire LLC—to facilitate construction of Lake Shore Drive. Council member Hunter moved the agreement and Council member John seconded; the vote was unanimous.

The council adopted the Harbor Road Plat E annexation, covering about 90.27 acres at roughly 500 West and 1100 South, including an ordinance of annexation, annexation agreement, dedication plats and placement of the property in the PR‑3 and Shoreline Protection zones. The council’s motion linked approval to the real estate exchange agreement and recording conditions specified in the motion.

The council also approved the Julie Clark annexation of approximately 22.9 acres at about 1400 South and 400 West, placing the property in the shoreline protection zone and authorizing necessary documents conditioned on completion of the related real estate exchange and Harbor Grove Plat E recording.

On smaller items, the council approved an ordinance vacating a portion of a public utility easement at Lot 9 of the Lakeview Farms Plat B Subdivision, identified in the transcript as located at 579 West (transcript shows both 1060 North and 1016 North in different lines). The council appointed Olivia Merrill to the Historic Preservation Commission for a term ending in 2027. The council also approved a management contract with the American Fork Chamber of Commerce for Steel Days 2025; staff reported negotiated changes had been incorporated into the final document.

Several motions were made and seconded on the floor; where a recorded roll call was taken, all present council members voted "Aye." No "No" votes or abstentions were recorded in the transcript for these agenda items.

Votes at a glance - Appointment: Olivia Merrill to Historic Preservation Commission (term ending 2027). Motion moved by Council member Carroll; second by Council member Taylor. Vote: 5‑0 (Aye). - Ordinance: Vacate portion of public utility easement for Lot 9, Lakeview Farms Plat B (579 West — transcript shows conflicting north coordinate). Motion moved by Council member John; second by Council member Tater. Vote: 5‑0 (Aye). - Resolution: Strata Investments land‑use map amendment (195 E 600 S, ~2.4 acres) — Motion moved by Council member Holly; second by Council member Taylor. Vote: 5‑0 (Aye). - Ordinance: Strata Investments zone change from GC‑2 to PI‑1 (195 E 600 S, ~2.4 acres) — Motion moved by Council member Hunter; second by Council member Hawley. Vote: 5‑0 (Aye). - Agreement: Real estate exchange for Lake Shore Drive with multiple entities (named in motion). Motion moved by Council member Hunter; second by Council member John. Vote: 5‑0 (Aye). - Ordinance: Harbor Road Plat E annexation (~90.27 acres at 500 W 1100 S), placement in PR‑3 and Shoreline Protection zones; tied to real estate exchange and other recordings. Motion moved by Council member Carroll; second by Council member Hunter. Vote: 5‑0 (Aye). - Ordinance: Julie Clark annexation (~22.9 acres at 1400 S 400 W), placement in Shoreline Protection zone; conditioned on related recordings. Motion moved by Council member Tater; second by Council member Hawley. Vote: 5‑0 (Aye). - Contract: Approve agreement with American Fork Chamber of Commerce for management of Steel Days 2025. Motion moved by Council member John; second by Council member Hunter. Vote: 5‑0 (Aye).

The council ended the regular agenda by voting to enter a closed session to discuss pending or imminent litigation and the purchase/sale of real property under Utah Code § 52‑4‑204 and § 52‑4‑205; the motion to convene the closed session passed on a roll‑call vote with all present council members voting "Aye."