Residents press council over arena lights and call for neighbor-to-neighbor solutions

Several residents urged the council not to rush into broad regulations on private lighting during the public-comment period and in a later discussion of a possible ordinance limiting fixture heights.

Corinne Agard and others said they oppose expanding regulation of neighbors’ private lighting and favored encouraging residents to talk directly before invoking government rules. "I would just encourage that we don't regulate this stuff," Agard said, arguing for outreach instead of new ordinances.

Jared and Macy Veil, who recently built an arena and installed light poles, told the council they checked with city staff and Utah County and were told their installation complied with codes. They said their property was vandalized on Sept. 25 and asked the town for clarity and consistent treatment: "We have always tried to make our property look pleasing… We ask for the same respect without intimidation tactics and belittlement from our neighbors," Macy Veil said.

Later in the agenda, David Zeman, who attended an October planning commission meeting, presented the concept of a local ordinance to limit freestanding fixture heights in residential areas (proposing an 18–20 foot maximum), require full shielding and downward direction, and consider cut-off times. Council clarified Zeman provided concept-only and requested a drafted ordinance to review; no ordinance was introduced or adopted at the meeting.

Council members asked staff to prepare written language and encouraged more public input and careful consideration before any regulation is adopted.