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Council opens public hearing on Cemetery 2 annexation; approves lease agreement for 15.39‑acre parcel
Summary
The Santaquin City Council opened a public hearing on annexing the 15.39‑acre Cemetery 2 parcel west of town, heard concerns from adjacent business owners about event impacts and maintenance, and later approved a lease agreement for the property by resolution 07022025.
The Santaquin City Council opened a public hearing on Tuesday on the proposed annexation of a 15.39‑acre parcel known as Cemetery 2, west of town on Fifth South, and later approved a lease agreement for the property.
City staff explained the property is adjacent to the city and that bringing it into city limits is necessary to issue building permits and to manage future development. The council opened the public hearing and took comments from Jace Rolle and Todd Rolle, who said they operate Rolle’s Red Barn and Back 40 Entertainment adjacent to the parcel. The Rolles said they do not object to a cemetery but asked the city to consider event conflicts (their fall festival includes wagon rides, a pumpkin patch and a corn maze), interim property maintenance, and fire-safety concerns while the property remains undeveloped.
A city attorney or staff member presented Resolution 07022025, authorizing a lease agreement for the Cemetery 2 property. The council moved and seconded the resolution; the recorded votes were Travis (Aye), Art (Aye), Jeff (Aye) and Lynn (Aye). The motion passed.
City staff told the Rolles and the council that the property is currently in the county, that the city aims to be a good neighbor and will address the concerns raised, and that some interim decisions — including whether to rent the land — have previously been considered by council or staff. The transcript shows a prior proposal to rent the property was discussed and that it had been turned down.
Why it matters: Annexation and lease of a sizable parcel adjacent to event venues affects local businesses, event scheduling and maintenance responsibilities. The council’s lease action establishes how the city will manage and make the property available while longer-term planning, including formal annexation, proceeds.
Next steps: Staff said annexation will be considered again in two weeks; the council approved the lease resolution Tuesday and moved the matter into the city’s administrative process.
