Council forwards Carterville neighborhood split, agrees to consider renaming districts

Rachel Breen, a city planner, asked the council to consider splitting the Carterville neighborhood along the Provo River so Upper Carterville would remain and Lower Carterville could be renamed (staff suggested "Brickyard"). Breen said neighborhood leaders largely favored the split because the two areas have different housing mixes and problems (parking, commercial encroachment, student housing).

Councilors debated whether the city needs an objective policy for when neighborhoods can split and whether population or other criteria should determine splits. Some councilors worried creating a precedent would require similar reviews citywide. Several members supported forwarding a map amendment to a council meeting so residents can see details and the city can decide on district names later.

On a motion by Councilor Hogan, seconded by Councilor McKay, the council voted to take the proposed map change to a council meeting for an official vote. Later in the meeting a related motion moved by Councilor Huppel and seconded by Councilor Bogdan proposed renaming district subdivisions (A–E) instead of numerical neighborhood district names; the motion passed with six yes votes.

Council discussion emphasized outreach to neighborhood chairs, balancing representation and practical management of neighborhood boards, and the option to return to council with clearer naming or overlay processes. Planner Breen said a formal change to the map requires amending the code and therefore a later council vote.

Ending: Council directed staff to return the map amendment and naming options to a council meeting for an official vote.