Heber City council approves Finch Creek changes, cemetery plan and $79,968 bid to raze HL&P building, all 4-0
September 15, 2026 · Heber City Municipal Building, 75 N. Main St.
The Heber City Council voted 4-0 on several items Sept. 15, including amending the Finch Creek development agreement, approving a cemetery master plan, authorizing staff to begin consolidating the city justice court with the Wasatch County court, and awarding Heber Homes an $79,968 bid to raze the HL&P building. These are unapproved draft minutes from the Oct. 20 packet.
From the draft minutes. Updated October 21, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| Finch Creek master development agreement amendment | Approved with conditions · 4-0 |
| Cemetery master plan | Approved · 4-0 |
| Justice court consolidation | Approved · 4-0 |
| CRA bid to raze HL&P building | Approved · 4-0 |
| Rescind Phase II water restrictions (Resolution 2026-22) | Approved · 4-0 |
| Heber Herald newsletter | Approved · 4-0 |
| Main Street Park design, affordable housing and telecommunications ordinance | Discussed |
Agenda, item by item
Development
Finch Creek master development agreement amendment
Approved with conditions · 4-0
Approved with changes to fair housing, enforcement and affordable housing language, conditioned on final review at the next meeting.
Parks
Cemetery master plan
Approved · 4-0
Approved with the southern trail removed and a Mill Road sidewalk added. Resident Jami Hewlett opposed converting the Duke property to non-cemetery uses during public comment.
Other
Justice court consolidation
Approved · 4-0
Council authorized staff to begin consolidating with the Wasatch County Justice Court after Judge Birch's term ends.
Contract
CRA bid to raze HL&P building
Approved · 4-0
The CRA Board approved Heber Homes' $79,968 bid to raze the HL&P building.
- Contract$79,968 to Heber Homes
Other
Rescind Phase II water restrictions (Resolution 2026-22)
Approved · 4-0
Council rescinded Phase II water restrictions.
Other
Heber Herald newsletter
Approved · 4-0
Council approved the name Heber Herald for a one-sheet, front-and-back newsletter with a Mayor's page and a Council page.
Other
Main Street Park design, affordable housing and telecommunications ordinance
Discussed
In a work session Terracon presented schematic options for Main Street Park. The council also heard public-private affordable housing examples (staff plans a request for qualifications for city-owned downtown parcels) and discussed the telecommunications ordinance.
What residents said
Airport master plan timingCemetery land use
Jay Townsend raised questions about airport master plan timing and FAA meetings. Jami Hewlett opposed converting the Duke property to non-cemetery uses.