Payson approves reimbursement agreements with Red Bridge district and a Hiatt Creek developer

The Payson City Council voted 5-0 on Sept. 16, 2026 to approve Resolution 09-16-2026-C, authorizing the mayor to execute a reimbursement agreement with Red Bridge Public Infrastructure District No. 1. Councilmember Bob Provstgaard made the motion and Councilmember Brian Hulet seconded it. ^[1]

According to the minutes, the agreement provides reimbursement for upsizing a sewer line and for drinking water and well house improvements. "The culvert may need to be addressed through an amendment at a later time, as it has not yet been installed," the minutes say. Travis Jockumsen confirmed he had reviewed the agreement. ^[1]

Staff remarks

Robert Mills said the city has concerns about how the project has been managed and that "the city is not financially responsible for the Public Infrastructure District (PID)," according to the minutes. He said building work for MTech was nearly complete and that housing and retail progress had been slow. ^[1]

Hiatt Creek

The council also voted 5-0 to approve Resolution 09-16-2026-D, authorizing the mayor to execute a reimbursement agreement with WHL HIATT, LLC for public infrastructure improvements at Hiatt Creek Plat B Phase 2. Hulet made the motion and Councilmember Ryan Rowley seconded it. ^[1]

The minutes do not state the dollar amounts of either agreement. The Ledger could not open the meeting packet that contains the agreement forms, and the records reviewed do not show the executed agreements or any reimbursement claim or payment.