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Council tables Economic Development Strategic Plan pending consultant presentation
Summary
Council members asked consultants to present findings before adopting the plan. Members flagged differences between Census and TAZ population projections and confirmed inclusion of South Willard and transient tax collection from Willard Bay State Park.
Willard City Manager Jeremy Kimpton presented the draft Economic Development Strategic Plan on May 14, noting it was produced under a grant and recommended the types of commercial and industrial development the city should pursue. Staff clarified that South Willard is included and that the city does collect transient tax revenue tied to Willard Bay State Park.
Council Member Ryan Child pressed a question about population projections, citing a Census-based estimate of about 3,700 versus a Traffic Analysis Zone projection of roughly 5,200 for 2031. City Manager Kimpton and Mayor Mote explained the higher TAZ figure reflects the broader service area businesses would draw from, including the park (which staff said receives roughly 600,000 visits annually). The Council voted to table final adoption until the consultants can present their findings and recommendations in person.
