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Spring City Council approves zoning change, refunds permit deposit and OKs truck purchase; routine financial actions pass unanimously
Summary
Spring City Council unanimously adopted an ordinance expanding the light-commercial zone, voted to refund a $500 building-deposit, approved buying a new public-works pickup, and approved routine financial reports, bill payments and minutes.
Spring City Council members voted unanimously on several routine and agenda items, including adoption of a zoning ordinance that extends the city’s light-commercial district, authorization to refund a $500 building deposit, and purchase of a new public-works pickup truck.
The council adopted Ordinance 2025-O4 amending Section 10-6-e-1 of the municipal code to extend the city’s light commercial zone by one block on the north side of Main Street. The ordinance change follows a public hearing held by the planning commission and a second hearing before the council. Mayor Paul Penrod and council members said the change allows property owners that face Main Street to apply for commercial use, while still requiring business licenses and permitting review.
Council members also voted to refund $500 in deposit fees to a builder (Mr. Skousen) once required inspections are documented. Councilmember Randy Strait moved to refund the deposit and asked staff to draft an ordinance formalizing a 30-day refund timeline; the motion was seconded by Ken Croke and passed unanimously.
The council approved the purchase of a mid-size, off-road–capable crew cab pickup for public works at a purchase price recorded during the meeting as $47,099.07 (vendor/model as reported during the discussion). Staff described the truck as better suited to the city’s off-road routes and noted the purchase can be funded by reallocating depreciation in utility budgets rather than drawing capital reserves. The motion to purchase was moved and seconded and passed on a unanimous vote.
Separately, councilors approved the city’s July financial reports, authorized payment of bills, and approved the minutes from recent meetings; each of those motions carried unanimously.
The council recorded votes on the record for each motion. There was limited debate on the items that carried votes; discussion of staffing, capital projects and community proposals continued elsewhere on the agenda but did not change the formal outcomes recorded below.
