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Council approves land purchases to preserve 2600 West corridor in Lakeside Landing
Summary
Springville Council voted to authorize purchases of five properties to preserve right-of-way for the future 2600 West arterial in the Lakeside Landing area, using MAG preservation funds that will reimburse the city.
Springville City Council voted to approve Resolution No. 2025-20, authorizing the city to purchase multiple properties to preserve right-of-way for the planned 2600 West arterial through the Lakeside Landing development.
Why it matters: preserving right-of-way now secures a future five-lane arterial alignment that regional planners identified as necessary for connectivity and future development. Using MAG (Mountainland Association of Governments) preservation funds means the city will be reimbursed for approved acquisition costs.
City engineer Chris Wilson explained that Mountainland Association of Governments has identified 2600 West as a regionally significant corridor and is providing right-of-way preservation funds. The city is proposing to use MAG funds to secure five parcels and associated construction and permanent easements; MAG will reimburse the city for appraised property values and approved closing costs (MAG approved $1,000 toward closing costs). Wilson said MAG-approved reimbursement generally takes about 45 days once the city shows proof of purchase.
Staff said MAG will reimburse for back-of-curb-to-back-of-curb acquisition and approved appraisal costs; some additional dedication and easements will be required later from developers when roadway construction occurs. Non-reimbursable items include rollback agricultural taxes; staff said the city has budgeted funds for those potential costs. The proposed acquisitions are intended to connect an existing built section near 550 North down to 400 South as part of the larger 2600 West corridor.
Council member motioned to approve Resolution No. 2025-20; the motion passed on roll call. During the roll call, council members recorded yes votes from Council member Smith, Council member Jansen (spelled Jansen in the roll call), Council member Millsap and Mayor pro tem Snelson. The resolution authorizes staff to finalize purchases and seek MAG reimbursement for approved costs.
The vote allows the city to proceed with the property transactions to preserve the corridor and to use MAG reimbursement to cover appraised values and certain closing costs. Staff noted that that right-of-way preservation does not construct the roadway now but secures the corridor for future construction tied to regional planning and development.
