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Council grants easement for private well on city property; state-minimum payment set at $668.91
Summary
The council approved an easement allowing a private well on city property for Nathan Baker Blocker and set the minimum payment required by state law at $668.91; council discussed that the easement results in use loss for the city parcel.
Cedar City Council approved an easement allowing a private well on city property for Nathan Baker Blocker and set the minimum compensation in accordance with state law.
An attorney or representative for the applicant was not present; Jay Adams spoke on the applicant's behalf. Council members discussed the math on the compensation required by state law, and staff reported the corrected minimum figure as $668.91, which a staff member said is the minimum the city must accept under state statute given the assumptions used.
Council discussed the easement’s practical effect — that the city would give up use of the portion of property where the well sits — and joked briefly about not using the site for dumping. A council member clarified this action is “just an easement” and not a disposition of the entire property; the council approved the easement by voice vote.
Why it matters: The easement allows a private well on city land and establishes the city’s legal minimum acceptance amount under state law; council noted that easements reduce the city's usable area for that parcel.
What’s next: Staff will finalize the easement paperwork and ensure the agreement reflects the payment and use restrictions discussed.
