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Council accepts petition to annex cemetery property; public hearing required to proceed
Summary
Council accepted a petition to consider annexing 15.37 contiguous acres near Fifth West and Fifth South into the city for cemetery use and set the process in motion; staff said a formal public hearing will be required later in the annexation sequence.
The Santaquin City Council accepted May 6 a petition to consider annexing a 15.37-acre parcel near Fifth West and Fifth South into the city for cemetery purposes, initiating the annexation process but not approving final annexation.
City staff said the acceptance is the preliminary step that starts the formal annexation sequence; a separate, properly noticed public hearing will follow as the city considers whether to annex the property. Acceptance of the petition does not transfer ownership or change use rights — it simply allows staff to move forward with review and the required hearing schedule.
Why it matters: The property will house cemetery expansion and related facilities. Councilmembers noted the parcel is contiguous to city limits and that the annexation process is required before the city can govern and maintain the land. Council approved a motion to accept the petition and proceed with the next steps in the annexation process.
Next steps: Staff said a public hearing is required and will be scheduled; the petition acceptance will lead to the normal review steps including notices and any necessary studies. Council did not take any further action at the meeting to finalize the annexation.
