City council and planning meetings
Every American Fork City Council and Planning Commission meeting, item by item: what was proposed, what was decided and how members voted. Written from the official agendas, packets and minutes, with links to each.
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October 2026
Wed, Oct 21 · Planning Commission · Canceled
Oct. 21 planning commission meeting canceled
Tue, Oct 13 · City Council
Council weighs UDOT land swap for Pony Express Parkway link to 700 West, FrontRunner double-tracking agreement
The agenda included a parcel exchange with UDOT to extend Pony Express Parkway from the Lehi border to 700 West, a master agreement letting UDOT relocate city utilities for FrontRunner double-tracking, a $140,000 crack-seal contract and a $68,714 repair of the upper pressurized irrigation pond. The council also considered starting the process to sell two city properties: 1.54 acres at 687 S. Automall Drive and 0.338 acres at 163 S. 300 West. Outcomes are pending until minutes are posted.
- Partial release of notice of interest, Timpview Logistics industrial project Pending
- Fraud risk assessment Pending
- UDOT master agreement for FrontRunner double tracking (FR2X) Pending
- Crack Seal 2027 contract, Bonneville Asphalt & Repair Pending
- Upper PI pond joint repair, Dennis Lierd II Construction Pending
Wed, Oct 7 · Planning Commission
Veterinary clinics in shopping centers, more lawn at churches up for planning commission recommendation
The Planning Commission's Oct. 7 agenda included hearings on allowing small-animal veterinary clinics as a permitted use in the SC-1 shopping center zone, sought for a Sploot clinic at Main Street Plaza, and on raising the lawn limit for churches and schools from 20% to 33% of landscaped area at the request of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. A clerical fix to the administrative site plan code was also scheduled. Minutes and outcomes were not yet available.
- Sploot Veterinary Clinic: vet clinics in SC-1 zone (Section 17.7.602) Pending
- Hillcrest 2, 3, 6 wards: more lawn for institutional uses (Section 17.21.020) Pending
- Administrative site plan review clerical fix (Section 17.6.101) Pending
Tue, Oct 6 · City Council work session · Canceled
City Council work session canceled
September 2026
Tue, Sep 22 · City Council
Council allows backyard cottages on large lots ahead of state deadline
The American Fork City Council voted 4-0 to allow detached accessory dwelling units on single-family lots of at least 11,000 square feet, meeting an Oct. 1 state deadline while promising to revisit parking, height, water and impact-fee questions. The council also made property owners responsible for clearing sidewalks along the side and rear of their lots, ordered $55,367 in steel for temporary Fire Station 53, and approved year-end budget adjustments.
- Release of durability retainer, Fenn Farms, 350 S. 700 West Approved · 4-0
- Public hearing on fiscal 2026 budget amendments No action
- Fiscal 2026 budget amendments Approved · 4-0
- Water banking agreement with Deer Park Development (42.112 acre-feet) Approved · 4-0
- Detached accessory dwelling unit ordinance (Section 17.5.136) Approved · 4-0
Wed, Sep 16 · Planning Commission
Planning commission recommends backyard cottage rules to meet state deadline
The American Fork Planning Commission unanimously recommended rules for detached accessory dwelling units, the backyard homes that a new state law requires cities to allow on single-family lots of at least 11,000 square feet by Oct. 1. Commissioners added changes: required parking must be off-street on the same lot with no tandem spaces, units may go in side yards without a variance, and they must sit at least 10 feet from the main house. The commission also approved a site plan for National GMC at 629 E. 1000 South that eliminates a landscape strip along I-15.
- National GMC Addition commercial site plan, 629 E. 1000 South Approved · 7-0
- "A" definitions: accessory buildings, dwellings and structures (Section 17.12.201) Recommended for approval · 7-0
- "D" definitions: detached accessory dwelling unit (Section 17.12.204) Recommended for approval · 7-0
- Detached accessory dwelling unit regulations (new Section 17.5.136) Recommended for approval · 7-0
Tue, Sep 15 · City Council work session · Canceled
City Council work session canceled
Tue, Sep 8 · City Council
Council annexes 24-acre Chipman/Stake Center area, adopts new general plan and sells 100 West land for $1.4 million
The American Fork City Council voted 5-0 to annex the roughly 24-acre Chipman/Stake Center area near 510-700 South 100 West into the PR-3.0 zone and approved selling nearby city land along 100 West to LeRoy Love and Devin Chipman for $1.4 million. The council also adopted a rewritten general plan 5-0 after two years of work and a public backlash over an earlier rezoning proposal, replaced the park strip tree code, and unanimously let a planned 122-room extended-stay hotel at 714 S. 600 East build 129 parking stalls instead of 153, overriding a planning commission recommendation. Minutes have not been posted, so results of other items are not yet documented.
- Public hearing: Chipman/Stake Center annexation No action
- Chipman/Stake Center annexation ordinance, PR-3.0 zoning Approved · 5-0
- Series 38 Annexation petition, 330 E. 580 South (about 1.5 acres) Pending
- 2026 General Plan update Approved · 5-0
- Release of improvement guarantee, Roderick Catalyst Lot 7, 68 E. 1600 South Pending
Wed, Sep 2 · Planning Commission
Planning commission reviews rewritten park strip and tree ordinance
The Planning Commission held a public hearing on a full rewrite of the city's park strip and tree ordinance, Chapter 12.16, prepared under Urban Forester Brady McNaughton after a widely reported case in which an elderly couple was cited over park strip trees. According to the American Fork Citizen, the commission asked for one change, measuring a tree's location from the center of its trunk, before the City Council adopted the rewrite 5-0 on Sept. 8. Minutes for this meeting were not available; the vote count is not known.
- Park strips and trees ordinance rewrite (Chapter 12.16) Recommended for approval
Tue, Sep 1 · City Council work session · Canceled
City Council work session canceled
August 2026
Tue, Aug 25 · City Council
Council trims property tax hike to 5.7%, adopts 2026-27 budget
The American Fork City Council voted 4-1 to raise property taxes 5.7%, adding $435,000 a year mostly to staff a new fire station, instead of the 8.7% ($660,000) increase it had advertised; Councilmember Tim Holley voted no. The cut was made possible by $100,000 in insurance savings and a $125,000 reduction in economic development spending. The council then adopted the fiscal 2027 budget 5-0. The agenda also included a $360,100 cemetery expansion, a Lake Shore Drive land exchange and the mayor's appointment to the Utah Lake Authority; outcomes of those items are not yet documented because the minutes have not been posted.
- Reimbursement agreement, Bridges at Fox Hollow Plat B (Bridge Haven) Pending
- 2026 property tax rate Approved · 4-1
- Revised pioneering agreement with AFEW1 LLC, Edgewater North / The Yard Pending
- Reimbursement agreement with Deborah and Maurice Navarro, 247 E. 700 North Pending
- Fiscal 2027 budget adoption Approved · 5-0
Wed, Aug 19 · Planning Commission
Planning commission recommends updated general plan and Chipman annexation, opposes hotel parking cut
The American Fork Planning Commission unanimously recommended adoption of the city's rewritten general plan, which staff revised after a February hearing that drew about 350 people, and recommended the roughly 24-acre Chipman and Stake Center #2 annexation near 100 West 700 South with PR-3.0 zoning limited to single-family detached homes. Commissioners voted 5-2 to recommend denial of a request to let a planned 122-room Woodspring Suites hotel at 714 S. 600 East build 129 parking stalls instead of the required 153. They also unanimously denied a request to allow an auto dealership in a GC-1 zoned unit at 105 S. 700 East.
- Chipman and Stake Center #2 annexation and PR-3.0 zoning, about 100 W. 700 South Recommended for approval · 7-0
- American Fork General Plan update Recommended for approval · 7-0
- Lone Automotive dealership request, 105 S. 700 East Unit E Denied · 7-0
- American Fork Hotel parking reduction, 714 S. 600 East Recommended for denial · 5-2
Tue, Aug 18 · City Council work session
Council weighs fitness center locker room and pool overhaul, sets direction on backyard ADU rules
Staff proposed converting the Fitness Center locker rooms to private, gender-neutral changing and shower rooms and a package of pool repairs targeted for spring 2027, and laid out options for reallocating gym, weight room and racquetball space; the council asked for more usage data and an on-site tour before choosing. Council members also gave direction on a required ordinance allowing detached accessory dwelling units on lots of 11,000 square feet or more, and the bond adviser reported the city's AA-1 rating and well-timed public works bond sale.
- Bond update from Stifel Discussed
- Detached accessory dwelling unit ordinance Discussed
- Fitness Center programs, locker rooms and pool upgrades Discussed
Tue, Aug 11 · City Council
Residents split on proposed 8.7% property tax increase to staff new fire station
American Fork held its Truth in Taxation hearing on a proposed 8.7% property tax increase that would raise $660,000 a year to partly staff a new Fire Station 53 on 620 South, costing the average home about $33.41 a year ($2.78 a month). About 15 people spoke; most opposed the increase or used the time to criticize the police department, while one resident backed it for faster emergency response. No vote was taken; the council set the rate Aug. 25.
- Truth in Taxation hearing on proposed property tax increase No action
Wed, Aug 5 · Planning Commission · Canceled
Planning commission meeting canceled; items moved to Aug. 19
Tue, Aug 4 · City Council work session
Council balks at 90-home Earl annexation concept, backs cemetery expansion and opting out of automatic annexation
Most council members said a Century Communities concept for 90 townhomes on the 10.9-acre Earl annexation near 200 South and 570 West was too dense and asked for more detached homes at about seven units per acre. Staff presented a $360,000 cemetery plan adding about 800 burial spaces and a columbarium with cremation niches, and recommended the city opt out of a new state law that would automatically annex unincorporated islands on May 1, 2027.
- Earl Annexation concept plan, 200 South / 570 West Discussed
- Automatic annexation of unincorporated islands (HB 457) Discussed
- Accessory dwelling unit code amendment Continued
- Tabitha's Way ambassador network Discussed
- Cemetery expansion and columbarium Discussed
July 2026
Tue, Jul 28 · City Council
Council accepts Chipman/Stake Center annexation petition; makes gas regulator stations a conditional use
With two members absent, the American Fork City Council voted 3-0 to accept the Chipman/Stake Center annexation petition for about 24 acres at 510 South 100 West, starting a 30-day protest period, and adopted updated floodplain rules tied to new FEMA maps of the Utah Lake shoreline. Going against its planning commission, the council made natural gas regulator stations a conditional use in the Public Facilities zone with height, wall and screening standards. A proposed irrigation water agreement was pulled from the agenda so the full council could weigh in later.
- Chipman/Stake Center annexation petition, 510 S. 100 West (23.991 acres) Approved · 3-0
- Natural gas regulator stations in Public Facilities zone (AF014) Approved · 3-0
- Pressurized irrigation shareholder (water) agreement No action
- Ratification of payments (July 8-21) and purchases over $50,000 Approved · 3-0
- Streetlight repair and maintenance contract, Infrastructure Power Group Approved · 3-0
Tue, Jul 14 · City Council
Council takes up Earl annexation petition, $590,000 public works design contract and 620 South park design
The agenda included a resolution accepting the Earl Annexation petition for 10.91 acres at about 570 West 200 South, a $589,900 architecture contract with WPA Architecture for the new public works building, a $133,520 contract with Blu Line Designs to design a new park on 620 South, and a $592,145 street overlay contract. The council also considered starting the process to sell about 6.5 acres of city land near 700 South 100 West. Minutes have not been posted; later city minutes confirm the Earl petition was accepted, but the other outcomes are not yet documented.
- Earl Annexation petition, 570 W. 200 South (10.91 acres) Approved
- Release of improvement guarantee, Evans residence, 829 N. 290 East Pending
- Release of durability retainer, Walton Lane Townhomes, 841 E. 700 South Pending
- Pioneering agreement with AFEW1 LLC, Edgewater North / The Yard (200 South) Pending
- Water banking agreement with Layne Downs (38.12 acre-feet) Pending
Wed, Jul 8 · Planning Commission
Planning commission backs allowing natural gas regulator stations in public facilities zone
With four of seven members present, the American Fork Planning Commission unanimously recommended that natural gas regulator stations be a permitted use in the PF Public Facilities zone, a change sought by Questar Gas so it can build a new station to serve a fast-growing part of the city. Commissioners narrowed the wording from the broader "natural gas facilities" to "natural gas regulator stations." The commission also recommended a rewrite of the city's floodplain rules to match new FEMA maps that took effect June 23, 2026, and a rule on how easements must be conveyed.
- Natural gas regulator stations in PF Public Facilities zone (AF014) Recommended for approval · 4-0
- Floodplain management code rewrite (Section 15.16) Recommended for approval · 4-0
- Easement conveyance rule (Section 15.01.110) Recommended for approval · 4-0
- Definition of natural gas regulator station (Section 17.12.214) Recommended for approval · 4-0
Tue, Jul 7 · City Council work session
Council debates charging irrigation shareholders half the base rate; leans toward shared-use path on 300 North
American Fork's council spent most of a 2½-hour work session on a proposed rewrite of the pressurized irrigation shareholder discount agreement that would, for the first time, have longtime irrigation-company shareholders pay half of the new monthly base rate. Several council members, led by Ryan Hunter, questioned charging shareholders who already give the city half their water, and Mayor Bradley Frost sent the proposal back for further work before a formal vote. Members also signaled a preference for a shared-use path that keeps on-street parking on 300 North, and reviewed new park strip tree standards.
- Pressurized irrigation shareholder discount agreement Discussed
- Street cross-sections, bike lanes and trails (300 North) Discussed
- Park strip tree standards Discussed
June 2026
Tue, Jun 23 · City Council
Council adopts interim budget with proposed 9% tax hike, new water rates and $2.3 million Dixie Well drilling contract
The American Fork City Council adopted an interim fiscal 2027 budget that assumes a 9% property tax increase to help staff a third fire station, pending an Aug. 11 Truth in Taxation hearing. It approved a five-year culinary water rate schedule, a new lot-size-based pressurized irrigation rate structure starting January 2027, and a $2.33 million contract with Hydro Resources-Rocky Mountain to drill the Dixie Well at 943 South 900 West. Residents packed the meeting to defend the Fitness Center's gymnastics program and to question the irrigation rates.
- American Fork Hotel zone change, 714 S. 600 East Approved · 5-0
- Dixie Well land use amendment and zone change, 943 S. 900 West Approved · 5-0
- Land use amendment and zone change, 375 S. 860 East (parcels 13:059:0130, 13:059:0131) Approved · 5-0
- Public hearing on pressurized irrigation rate schedule Discussed
- Release of $151,471.54 durability retainer, Edgewater North roadway, 200 South 1100 West Approved · 5-0
Wed, Jun 17 · Planning Commission · Canceled
Planning commission meeting canceled
Tue, Jun 16 · City Council work session
Council backs moving development approvals to staff committee in land use code rewrite
Council members agreed with a consultant's plan in the city's land use code rewrite to have the Development Review Committee approve site plans, subdivisions and conditional uses, with the Planning Commission hearing appeals, after a new state law barred councils from those roles. They also reviewed proposed pressurized irrigation and culinary water rates, with Councilmember Ernie John arguing the top irrigation tier is too cheap and several members questioning why businesses pay less per gallon than homes.
- Automatic annexations Continued
- Pressurized irrigation rates Discussed
- Culinary water rates Discussed
- Land use code rewrite Discussed
Tue, Jun 16 · City Council
Council sets proposed 9% property tax increase, schedules Aug. 11 Truth in Taxation hearing
In a special session, the council unanimously set a proposed property tax rate of .001516, a 9% increase over the certified rate that would raise about $660,000 a year for staffing a new fire station, and scheduled the required Truth in Taxation hearing for Aug. 11. Councilmembers Tim Holley and Clark Taylor said they would likely oppose the increase at final adoption and urged cuts elsewhere, while others said staffing Station 53 requires the money. The average resident would pay about $33 more a year.
- Proposed property tax rate and Truth in Taxation hearing date Approved · 5-0
- Property tax impact schedule review No action
- Closed session on character or competence of an individual Approved · 5-0
Tue, Jun 9 · City Council
Residents crowd budget hearing to defend Fitness Center gymnastics; council approves PARC tax grants
About 31 people at the fiscal 2027 budget hearing signaled support for keeping the Fitness Center's gymnastics program, while others urged a new recreation center, a development moratorium until growth pays more, and a second access road for neighborhoods near the FrontRunner station. Residents along 300 North presented a 28-signature petition asking the city to keep a residential buffer from hospital-related commercial zoning and restore a planned 200 North extension. The council approved the fiscal 2027 PARC tax disbursements and a $27,322.50 reimbursement to the High Pointe Apartments developer, and tabled the tax-rate resolution and a pioneering agreement with AFEW LLC.
- Certified tax rate and Truth in Taxation hearing date Tabled · 5-0
- Public hearing on fiscal 2027 interim budget with proposed tax increase Discussed
- Public hearing on fiscal 2027 executive officer compensation Discussed
- Ratification of payments May 20-June 2, 2026, and purchases over $50,000 Approved · 5-0
- Property tax impact schedule review No action
Wed, Jun 3 · Planning Commission
Planning commission backs hotel rezone near I-15 and city well site at 943 S. 900 West as hospital neighbors protest
The American Fork Planning Commission unanimously recommended rezoning 3.13 acres at 714 S. 600 East from industrial to GC-2 commercial so a hotel can be built, and recommended reclassifying a city-owned 0.78-acre lot at 943 S. 900 West to public facilities for a future culinary water well. It also backed commercial zoning for 1.96 vacant acres at 375 S. 860 East, where the owner plans small office/storage units. During public comment, residents of 300 North near the American Fork hospital said proposed general plan changes would let Intermountain Health keep expanding into their neighborhood and that they had not been notified.
- Land use map amendment, 375 S. 860 East (1.96 acres) Recommended for approval · 7-0
- Zone change, 375 S. 860 East, PC and GC-2 to GC-1 Recommended for approval · 7-0
- Dixie Well land use amendment, 943 S. 900 West Recommended for approval · 7-0
- Dixie Well zone change, PR-3.0 to PF Recommended for approval · 7-0
- American Fork Hotel zone change, 714 S. 600 East (3.13 acres) Recommended for approval · 7-0
Tue, Jun 2 · City Council work session
New impact fees could add about $4,000 to cost of a new American Fork home
Consultants told the council that adopting impact fees at the maximum levels in new studies would raise the total for a new single-family home from about $12,700 to about $16,700, with storm drain fees rising most and pressurized irrigation fees falling. Consultants also previewed a transit circulator study recommending the city lean first on a UTA microtransit zone launching in August, and a polycentric city plan built around six activity centers and three trail corridors.
- Master plans, impact fee facilities plans and impact fee analyses Discussed
- Victim assistance program report Discussed
May 2026
Tue, May 26 · City Council
Council accepts withdrawal of Chipman/Stake Center annexation, holds hearing on 620 South annexation
The council accepted the withdrawal of the long-stalled Chipman/Stake Center annexation so it can be restarted, held a public hearing with no comment on the 6.8-acre 620 South annexation near 700 West, and amended the current budget to move street money into a new roads fund. It tabled the PARC tax disbursements for more review and approved a $20,970 reimbursement to Climb Ventures LLC. A new homeowner asked the city to require garages deep enough to actually park cars.
- Public hearing on 620 South Annexation, about 700 W. 620 South (6.816 acres) Discussed
- Withdrawal of Chipman/Stake Center Annexation application Withdrawn · 5-0
- Public hearing on fiscal 2026 budget amendments Discussed
- Ratification of payments May 6-19, 2026, and purchases over $50,000 Approved · 5-0
- Fiscal 2026 budget amendments Approved · 5-0
Wed, May 20 · Planning Commission · Canceled
Planning commission meeting canceled
Tue, May 19 · City Council work session
Fitness Center plan would shrink gymnastics; council reviews PARC grants and fiscal 2027 budget
Staff presented two ways to spend about $4 million on the aging Fitness Center, both of which would scale back or move the in-house gymnastics program that brings in $130,000 to $175,000 a year, sparking the public outcry seen at later meetings. The PARC Tax Advisory Board walked through its recommended grants, and staff reviewed the roughly $208.9 million fiscal 2027 budget and proposed fee changes, including a $2 monthly sewer fee cut and higher recreation fees.
- General fee schedule updates Discussed
- Fiscal 2027 budget book review Discussed
- External accessory dwelling units Discussed
- PARC Tax Advisory Board recommendations Discussed
- Park strip standards Discussed
Tue, May 12 · City Council
Council adopts tentative budget with proposed 9% property tax increase for third fire station
The council adopted a tentative fiscal 2027 budget and a property tax impact schedule proposing a 9% city property tax increase, about $34 a year on a median $492,300 home, to pay for four of nine firefighters needed at a new south-side station. It set the Truth in Taxation hearing for Aug. 11, held a hearing with no comment on declaring city land near 1000 North 700 West surplus, and hired Infrastructure Power Group for streetlight maintenance and Sunrise Engineering for backup building inspections. The Parks and Recreation Committee chair urged a bond for a new recreation center.
- Release of $45,313.44 construction guarantee, Ragan residence, 425 N. 900 East Approved · 4-0
- Budget officer statements on proposed tax increase (HB 236) No action
- Property tax impact schedule Approved · 4-0
- Intent to exceed certified tax rate; Aug. 11 Truth in Taxation hearing Approved · 4-0
- Facility rental fees Approved · 4-0
Wed, May 6 · Planning Commission
Planning commission approves 160-unit High Pointe rental complex and backs zoning for 620 South annexation
The American Fork Planning Commission approved a site plan for High Pointe, a Bach Homes rental project of about 160 apartments and townhomes over podium parking at 620 S. 740 East in the Lake City Row development area, 6-0. It also recommended R1-20,000 residential zoning for 6.87 acres being annexed near 620 South as part of a land swap with UDOT for the Pony Express/Vineyard Connector, land the city expects to use for a temporary fire station and a future park.
- 620 South Annexation zoning, about 6695 W. 7300 North (6.87 acres) Recommended for approval · 5-0-1
- High Pointe Apartments site plan, 620 S. 740 East (3.46 acres) Approved with conditions · 6-0
Tue, May 5 · City Council work session
Legislators brief council on water, tax and transportation bills; council steers code rewrite
State Rep. Kay Christofferson and the city's lobbyists, the Peterson Group, reviewed the 2026 legislative session, with water reuse rights, fast-moving water bills, the new HB 236 truth-in-taxation rules and regional traffic studies as top issues for American Fork. Council members then told the consultant rewriting the land use code to keep existing zoning classifications and densities but fix inconsistent dimensional standards.
- Land use code amendments Discussed
April 2026
Tue, Apr 28 · City Council work session
Budget plan earmarks $4 million for Fitness Center, $6.5 million for roads; ethics training flags mayor's Chamber role
In the final budget work session, Finance Director Anna Montoya outlined a fiscal 2027 general fund that sets aside $4 million for Fitness Center improvements, about $6.5 million for roads excluding impact fees, and $500,000 to start a fire vehicle replacement program as the city stops leasing vehicles. In ethics training, legal counsel said the mayor, as president of the Chamber of Commerce, should stay out of city decisions on Chamber matters.
- Fiscal 2027 general fund, capital projects, fleet and Fitness Center budgets Discussed
- Ethics and conflict of interest training Discussed
Wed, Apr 22 · Planning Commission
Planning commission approves Mira Vista condo building over residents' objections; tables car dealership request
Over objections from residents of the Mira Vista 55-and-older condominium community, the American Fork Planning Commission unanimously approved a 20-unit, three-story fourth building at 530 S. 1040 East. Commissioners also approved a 17-unit office/warehouse on the I-15 frontage road and a 5-acre Climb Concrete site at 300 E. 1700 South, and tabled a request to allow a car dealership at 105 S. 700 East after a motion to approve it failed.
- Lone Automotive request to allow car dealership in GC-1, 105 S. 700 East Unit E Tabled · 5-0
- Rockport Industrial site plan, 205 W. Frontage Road (1.43 acres) Approved with conditions · 5-0
- Mira Vista Phase 4 condominium site plan, 530 S. 1040 East (1.05 acres) Approved with conditions · 5-0
- Climb Concrete site plan, about 300 E. 1700 South (5 acres) Approved with conditions · 5-0
Wed, Apr 15 · Planning Commission work session
Planning commissioners review scaled-back general plan and code rewrite, debate wider side-yard setbacks
Development Services Director Patrick O'Brien told the American Fork Planning Commission that the city, after a crowded February hearing, had 'rewound' many proposed general plan, zoning and code changes and now mostly aims to match land use maps to what is already built. Commissioners debated a proposal to widen minimum side setbacks on residential lots from 18 to 22 feet combined, suggesting 8 and 12 feet instead, and supported allowing gyms and similar uses in the PI-1 industrial zone as conditional uses. Staff said the PO-1 professional office area along 300 North would be 'squared off.'
- General plan, zoning map and development code rewrite Discussed
Tue, Apr 14 · City Council
Council awards $4.6 million in road and police contracts, accepts two south-side annexation petitions
The council awarded Newman Construction $1.285 million for a roundabout at 200 South and 300 West and $2.315 million for utility work on 100 West between 100 North and 700 North, and gave Pulsive Construction a $969,739 police department remodel. It accepted annexation petitions for the 9.15-acre Lake House property near 1300 South 100 West and the 11.13-acre Willow Tree Farm at 1300 South 100 East, and declared intent to annex about 6.8 acres at 700 West 620 South. It also released a $767,408 durability retainer for Spring Leaf Townhomes.
- Lake House Annexation petition, about 1300 S. 100 West (9.15 acres) Approved · 4-0
- Willow Tree Farm Annexation petition, about 1300 S. 100 East (11.13 acres) Approved · 4-0
- Intent to annex 620 South Annexation, about 700 W. 620 South (6.816 acres) Approved · 4-0
- Release of $69,317.50 construction guarantee, Lakeland Industrial Plat B, 360 E. 1700 South Approved · 4-0
- Release of $767,408.40 durability retainer, Spring Leaf Townhomes, 900 E. Pacific Drive Approved · 4-0
Wed, Apr 8 · Planning Commission · Canceled
Planning commission meeting canceled
March 2026
Tue, Mar 31 · City Council work session
Council reviews general plan rewrite; public works building bonds total $40 million; drought strains water supply
Staff walked the council through the first major general plan rewrite in about 15 years, which members said still contains consultant errors. The finance director said lease revenue bonds for the new public works facility, issued in January, raised about $40 million and saved about $1.2 million by selling early, and that Lakeview Park on 620 South carries a preliminary $4 million budget. Water staff warned that early snowmelt will cut Provo River and CUP supplies, forcing heavy reliance on wells.
- General plan, land use map and code rewrite Discussed
- Fiscal 2027 Fitness Center, road CIP, impact fee and Local Building Authority funds Discussed
- Current water supply Discussed
Tue, Mar 24 · City Council
Council declares 8.5 acres at 700 West 800 South surplus, sets new irrigation shareholder rules
After a hearing with no comment, the council took up declaring about 8.5 acres of city land near 700 West and 800 South surplus, and separately declared land near 700 West 900 South surplus for transfer to UDOT. It adopted a new policy on American Fork Irrigation Company shareholder discount agreements, promising to honor deals already in negotiation after residents complained the changes were unfair to minority shareholders. The council also accepted the refiled 96-acre Buckwalter Meadow View Ranch 2 annexation petition at 1000 South 100 East and approved a public safety services agreement with Cedar Hills.
- Jasper Lot land use map amendment, 570 E. Main St. Approved · 4-0
- Buckwalter Meadow View Ranch 2 Annexation petition, 1000 S. 100 East (96.4 acres) Approved · 4-0
- Withdrawal of Julie Clark Annexation application Withdrawn · 4-0
- Release of $153,761 construction guarantee, 43 North Apartments, 43 N. 100 East Approved · 4-0
- Holmes Gunther improvements acceptance (490 Mary Pulley Drive); bond for El Guero Envios check-cashing business (222 E. Main) Approved · 4-0
Wed, Mar 18 · Planning Commission
Chipman and Stake Center annexation zoning up for hearing
The only hearing on the American Fork Planning Commission's agenda was the proposed PR-3.0 planned residential zoning for the roughly 24-acre Chipman and Stake Center annexation near 100 W. 700 South, which includes Chipman family land, a proposed Latter-day Saint meetinghouse, city property and an extension of 700 South. Staff recommended approval. Minutes of this meeting have not been posted separately (the April 22 packet that contains them is too large to retrieve); the commission held a new hearing on the annexation Aug. 19, 2026, and recommended it 7-0.
- Chipman and Stake Center Annexation zoning, about 100 W. 700 South (24 acres) Pending
Tue, Mar 17 · City Council work session
After resident backlash, city scraps citywide rezoning proposal and leaves residential zones alone
Staff told the council the original zoning map proposal tied to the general plan, which would have consolidated residential zones such as R1-9000, has been completely scrapped after a packed Planning Commission hearing. Only two small changes remain: squaring off the PO-1 professional office zone north of the hospital near 300 North and shifting State Street's eastern gateway from GC-1 to retail-oriented GC-2. Staff also previewed utility budgets, including a 12% culinary water increase, a $2 storm drain increase offset by a $2 sewer cut, and a $127,000 cemetery expansion.
- Proposed zoning map amendments Discussed
- Fiscal 2027 perpetual care, IT, broadband, RDA, water, sewer, storm drain and sanitation funds Discussed
Tue, Mar 10 · City Council
Council releases $460,000 Deer Park retainer, tables business license overhaul
With three members present, the council released a $459,516 durability retainer for Deer Park Phase 3, approved easements for a storm drain at 247 East 700 North and river access at the Monument Health property, and vacated part of a trail easement for Climb Concrete. It tabled the business license code rewrite at Councilmember Tim Holley's request and accepted withdrawal of the Harbor Road Plat E annexation. The mayor warned of a bleak water year.
- Withdrawal of Harbor Road Plat E Annexation Withdrawn · 3-0
- Durability retainer releases: Children's Justice Center, Kaleb Thompson Dental, Deer Park Phase 3 Approved · 3-0
- Irrigation shareholder discount agreements No action
- Ratification of payments Feb. 18-March 3, 2026, and purchases over $50,000 Approved · 3-0
- Storm drain easement, Navarro home, 247 E. 700 North Approved · 3-0
Wed, Mar 4 · Planning Commission · Canceled
Planning commission meeting canceled
Tue, Mar 3 · City Council work session
Council weighs five years of water rate increases and a storm drain fee hike to $12.50
Staff proposed culinary water rate increases of 12% the first year, 9% the next two and 8% the two after, and a new metered pressurized irrigation structure with a base rate tied to lot size, noting the city has spent over $9 million on irrigation meters and about $21 million on water projects in two years. The storm drain base fee would rise from $10.50 to $12.50 to start closing a $154 million long-term storm water need. Members also reviewed special events rules and a business license code rewrite.
- Water rates Discussed
- Storm drain fees Discussed
- Special events Discussed
- Business license code (Chapters 5.04, 5.42, 5.44) Discussed
February 2026
Tue, Feb 24 · City Council
Council accepts $828,000 in Mitchell Farms improvements; developer presses for answers on AFEW1 dispute
In a short meeting, the council released an $827,756.88 construction guarantee for Mitchell Farms Plat E at 950 North 780 West, approved a performance-in-lieu agreement letting Woodside Homes build Meadowbrook TOD Phase 4 improvements instead of posting a guarantee, and adopted a volunteerism proclamation. Developer Chad Christofferson of AFEW1 said he has sought resolution of his project issues since 2020.
- Release of $827,756.88 construction guarantee, Mitchell Farms Plat E, 950 N. 780 West Approved · 4-0
- Performance-in-lieu agreement, Woodside Homes, Meadowbrook TOD Phase 4 Approved · 4-0
- Ratification of payments Feb. 4-17, 2026, and purchases over $50,000 Approved · 4-0
- Volunteerism proclamation Approved · 4-0
Thu, Feb 19 · City Council work session
Budget retreat sets priorities: Fitness Center fixes, Lakeview Park, 700 West, Pony Express Parkway and temporary Station 53
At a two-day budget workshop Feb. 19-20, the council ranked priorities for fiscal 2027, including $3-5 million in Fitness Center improvements without a bond, a $3-4 million Lakeview Park on 620 South, Lakeshore Drive, the Pony Express Parkway and a 700 West road connecting it to 200 South, the Dixie Well, and a temporary Fire Station 53 in a house leased from UDOT. A resident survey found 58% support for a Fitness Center bond, with roads and density the most common complaints.
- Fiscal 2026 budget status, debt and property tax options Discussed
- Fiscal 2026 capital project status Discussed
- Fiscal 2027 project proposals and priorities Discussed
Wed, Feb 18 · Planning Commission
Planning commission backs commercial use for Main Street home and new citywide engineering standards
The American Fork Planning Commission recommended changing the land use designation of a 0.26-acre home at 570 E. Main Street from high-density residential to general commercial so a plumbing business can use it, and recommended replacing engineering rules scattered through city code with a single Design Standards and Public Improvement Specifications document based on Utah APWA standards. It also granted a second six-month extension for the Surg LLC office building site plan at 1141 E. 50 North.
- Jasper Lot land use map amendment, 570 E. Main Street (0.26 acres) Recommended for approval · 6-0
- Surg LLC office building site plan extension, 1141 E. 50 North (0.60 acres) Approved · 6-0
- Design Standards and Public Improvement Specifications Recommended for approval · 6-0
Tue, Feb 10 · City Council
City gets clean audit, hires Cowdell Law as prosecutor; rezone OK'd at 672 West 750 North
Auditors Larson & Company gave the city clean opinions on its fiscal 2025 financial statements, federal grants and state compliance, and found no problems in PARC tax spending. The council rezoned 2.54 acres at 672 West 750 North from RA-1 to R1-9000 for a possible three-lot subdivision, amended PARC tax policies and hired Cowdell Law for criminal prosecution, ending a decades-long arrangement with another firm. Business owners and developers aired complaints about ADA parking, the AFEW1 project and proposed zoning changes.
- Scott zone change, 672 W. 750 North Approved · 4-0
- Ratification of payments Jan. 21-Feb. 3, 2026, and purchases over $50,000 Approved · 4-0
- Fiscal 2025 audited financial statements Approved · 4-0
- Criminal prosecution contract with Cowdell Law Approved · 4-0
- PARC tax agreed-upon procedures review, fiscal 2025 Approved · 4-0
Wed, Feb 4 · Planning Commission
Dozens of residents push back on citywide rezoning, code rewrite and general plan at planning commission hearing
More than 40 people spoke during three public hearings on American Fork's proposed rewrite of its development code (Titles 15 and 17), new general plan and new citywide zoning map, a meeting that ran until nearly 9 p.m. Speakers objected to folding R1-9000 neighborhoods into R1-7500, shrinking RA-1 agricultural zoning, rezoning farmland north of the cemetery to Public Facilities, Shoreline Protection zoning on private land near the Boat Harbor, a 36-foot height cap on industrial buildings, and turning homes on 300 North into professional office. The commission took no vote on the proposals and re-elected Christine Anderson chair and Chris Christiansen vice chair.
- General plan update Pending
- Citywide zoning map update Pending
- Recodification of Titles 15 and 17 (development code rewrite) Pending
- Election of chair and vice chair Approved · 7-0
Tue, Feb 3 · Planning Commission work session
Council and planning commission members say they don't want more density as code rewrite draws fire
In a joint work session with the American Fork City Council the night before a large public hearing, council members Ryan Hunter, Clark Taylor and Staci Carroll said they had no desire to add density beyond what is already approved, and staff acknowledged that folding R1-9000 lots into the R1-7500 zone looked to residents like an upzone. Consultants from MHTN presented a 'polycentric' plan built around six activity nodes, and council members discussed PARC tax funding rules.
- Polycentric plan (MHTN) Discussed
- PARC tax policies Discussed
- Proposed municipal code amendments Discussed
Tue, Feb 3 · City Council work session
Council members say they want no more density as residents pack zoning rewrite session
In a joint session with the Planning Commission attended by more than two dozen residents, Mayor Pro Tem Clark Taylor said the 18-month general plan, zoning and code rewrite is not meant to add density, and Councilmembers Hunter, Taylor and Carroll said they do not want density beyond what is already approved. Staff had proposed dropping the R1-9000 zone and rezoning those lots to R1-7500, which residents read as upzoning; members signaled the R1-9000 zone could be kept. Consultants MHTN presented a six-node polycentric city plan, and the council gave the PARC tax board guidance on equipment, salaries and out-of-city performances.
- Polycentric city plan Discussed
- Municipal code rewrite and zoning Discussed
- PARC tax policies Discussed
January 2026
Tue, Jan 27 · City Council
Council moves toward UDOT land swap at 700 West and 620 South for Station 53 and the connector road
The council adopted a resolution of intent to pursue a property exchange with UDOT at about 700 West 620 South, which Councilmember Ernie John said secures the transportation corridor for the connector road and access to Lakeshore Drive as well as the site for Fire Station 53. It also awarded the 2026 sewer rehabilitation contract to Insituform Technologies for $418,928, lowered pass-through Timpanogos Special Service District sewer fees, vacated part of an easement at 452 West 1060 North, and released $285,190 in durability retainers for Edgewater Townhomes. Mayor Frost delivered his State of the City address and the council met in closed session on real estate.
- Public hearing: vacation of part of public utility easement, 452 W. 1060 North No action
- Release of Edgewater Townhomes durability retainers Approved · 4-0
- Ordinance vacating part of public utility easement, 452 W. 1060 North Approved · 4-0
- Fee schedule update for Timpanogos Special Service District sewer fees Approved · 4-0
- Ratification of payments Jan. 7-20, 2026, and purchases over $50,000 Approved · 4-0
Wed, Jan 21 · Planning Commission
Planning commission recommends Scott zone change for three-lot subdivision at 672 W. 750 North
The American Fork Planning Commission unanimously recommended rezoning 2.54 acres at 672 W. 750 North from RA-1 residential agriculture to R1-9000 so the owners can split the land into three lots: two of about a half acre and one of about 1.5 acres with the existing home. No one spoke at the hearing.
- Scott zone change, 672 W. 750 North (2.54 acres) Recommended for approval · 7-0
Tue, Jan 20 · Planning Commission work session
UTA outlines FrontRunner double-tracking through American Fork; code items pulled from joint session
A scheduled joint work session of the American Fork City Council and Planning Commission on the polycentric plan and code amendments became a single presentation on FrontRunner 2X after both planning items were pulled. UTA and UDOT officials said the roughly $3.2 billion project would double-track most of Utah County, including two segments in American Fork, with strip property purchases of about 15 to 20 feet, construction starting in 2027 and 15-minute peak service by 2030. The minutes list no planning commissioners present.
- FrontRunner 2X project presentation Discussed
- Polycentric plan and municipal code amendments No action
Tue, Jan 20 · City Council work session
UTA briefs council on FrontRunner double-tracking through American Fork
With only two council members present, UTA and UDOT officials described the $3.2 billion FrontRunner 2X project, which would double-track most of Utah County, including a 4.4-mile segment north of the American Fork station, for 15-minute peak service by 2030. Strip acquisitions of 15-20 feet are expected; no station relocation is funded. Mayor Frost urged UTA to move the American Fork station and add parking, saying it overloads 200 South.
- Polycentric plan and code amendments Continued
Tue, Jan 13 · City Council
Council trims public works building bond cap to $40 million, approves $1.1 million fire engine lease
After Councilmembers Holley and Taylor objected to a 45,000-square-foot design, the council capped lease revenue bonds for a new public works facility at $40 million, down from a $50 million authorization and a $45.25 million staff recommendation. It also approved a $1,137,152 Zions Bank lease-purchase for Fire Engine 53, a reimbursement of up to $991,538 to Phelon Lakeland LLC for system improvements at the Lakeland Industrial Park, design contracts for the Boley and Dixie wells, a storm drain and a waterline, a UDOT encroachment agreement, and the first step of annexing the 32-acre TSSD Boat Harbor pump station site. Consent items released more than $3.7 million in developer guarantees, including $3.59 million for Meadowbrook Phases 2 and 3.
- Accepting petition for TSSD Boat Harbor Pump Station annexation Approved · 5-0
- Walton lot zone change, 794 W. 1000 North Circle Approved · 5-0
- Release of developer guarantees and retainers Approved · 5-0
- Ratification of payments Dec. 3, 2025-Jan. 6, 2026, and purchases over $50,000 Approved · 5-0
- Amended reimbursement agreement with Phelon Lakeland LLC Approved · 5-0
Wed, Jan 7 · Planning Commission · Canceled
Planning commission meeting canceled
Tue, Jan 6 · City Council work session
Council presses legislators on roads, Pony Express Parkway gap and state land-use power
Senator Brady Brammer, Representatives Kay Kristofferson and others met the council ahead of the 2026 session. Council members said American Fork has done its part on density and that roads lag behind growth; City Administrator David Bunker warned the Pony Express Parkway will dead-end at 700 West unless extended to 1500 South. Legislators described a $5 million UDOT and MAG-funded three-year north Utah County east-west corridor study, possible property tax caps, and state budget cuts. Legal counsel gave annual open-meetings training.
- Open meetings and officer training Discussed
Mon, Jan 5 · City Council
Mayor Frost, Councilmembers Carroll and Hunter sworn in for new terms
In a special session, City Recorder Terilyn Lurker swore in Mayor Bradley J. Frost and Councilmembers Staci Carroll (beginning her third term) and Ryan Hunter after the 2025 election.
- Swearing in of Mayor Brad Frost and Councilmembers Staci Carroll and Ryan Hunter No action
December 2025
Wed, Dec 17 · Planning Commission
Planning commission backs fix for improperly split lot at 794 W. 1000 North Circle, lets landscaper keep security wire
The American Fork Planning Commission recommended rezoning a 0.58-acre lot at 794 W. 1000 North Circle from mixed RA-1/R1-12,000 to R1-12,000 so new owners can build a home on a lot made too small for agricultural zoning by an old, unapproved lot-line adjustment. It also approved a site plan for Lawn Thumbs Mowing Company at 120 N. Grant Ave. and, overriding a staff condition, allowed security wire atop the business's 6-foot chain-link fence.
- Walton lot zone change, 794 W. 1000 North Circle (0.58 acres) Recommended for approval · 6-0
- Lawn Thumbs Mowing Company site plan, 120 N. Grant Ave. (0.487 acres) Approved with conditions · 6-0
Tue, Dec 9 · City Council
Council authorizes up to $50 million in bonds for public works building, with final amount to come back
The council and its Local Building Authority adopted a parameters resolution for up to $50 million in lease revenue bonds for a new public works facility, on the condition the council approve the final amount before issuance; several members said they lacked project details. The council also denied, without prejudice to the developer, the 66-acre Buckwalter Meadow View Ranch annexation petition so it can be refiled with more land, tabled irrigation shareholder agreements, adopted the American Fork Station Area Plan, and awarded $1.0 million in design and road contracts. A resident near 700 North and 200 East objected to a roundabout that would take his yard.
- Buckwalter Meadow View Ranch annexation petition, 66.36 acres at 1000 South 100 East Denied · 5-0
- American Fork Station Area Plan (general plan amendment) Approved · 5-0
- Findings of fact on Dunn Construction license appeal and High Pointe Apartments Phase 2 plat appeal Approved · 5-0
- TSSD impact fee and user rate revisions Approved · 5-0
- Public hearing on Local Building Authority lease revenue bonds No action
Wed, Dec 3 · Planning Commission
Planning commission backs making owners responsible for all sidewalk frontage and dropping side-lot utility easements
With four members present, the American Fork Planning Commission recommended a code change making property owners responsible for maintaining sidewalks and park strips on every frontage of their lot, including side and rear, and another eliminating the 5-foot public utility easements required along the sides of new lots. Commissioner Geoff Dupaix pointed to overgrown weeds narrowing sidewalks and trails along 900 West and 1120 North, including city-owned land near Mitchell Hollow Park.
- General plan comment deadline Discussed
- Sidewalk cleaning by property owner code amendment (Section 12.12.030) Recommended for approval · 4-0
- Public utility easements code amendment (Section 15.01.110) Recommended for approval · 4-0
Tue, Dec 2 · City Council work session
Council favors lot-size-based irrigation base rate; shareholders would pay half under negotiated deal
The council backed a linear pressurized irrigation base rate of $3.50 plus $0.17 per square foot of lot size. Councilmember Ernie John, who chairs the American Fork Irrigation Company, outlined a negotiated deal under which irrigation shareholders keep half their water as a Tier 1 allotment, give half to the city as carrier water, and pay half the base rate, about $150 a year, while shares brought onto properties after Dec. 31 must stay with the land. Councilmember Ryan Hunter asked that John's dual role be addressed before votes. Members also agreed to pursue a separate $8,000 veterans memorial wall at the cemetery.
- Pressurized irrigation and culinary water rates follow-up Discussed
- Veterans memorial at the cemetery Discussed
November 2025
Wed, Nov 19 · Planning Commission
Planning commission holds training session
The American Fork Planning Commission's Nov. 19 agenda consisted of approving the Oct. 22 minutes and a training session presented by city staff, with no land use applications. Minutes have not been posted separately; the Dec. 3 meeting approved them. Commissioners had also been invited to a Nov. 18 joint work session with the City Council on the general plan and code rewrite.
- Planning commission training Discussed
Tue, Nov 18 · City Council
Council certifies Frost, Hunter and Carroll wins; general plan draft steers growth south of I-15
Sitting as the Board of Canvassers, the council certified the Nov. 4 election: Mayor Brad Frost (4,863 votes) beat George Brown (1,364), and Ryan Hunter (3,873) and Staci Carroll (3,843) won council seats over Deb Anderson (2,990) and Seth Stewart (790), with 29.12% turnout. In a joint work session with the Planning Commission, Psomas consultant Chris Hupp presented the draft general plan, which keeps the built-out north side largely unchanged, adds 'missing middle' housing overlays, and names the area south of I-15 near the transit corridor as the city's largest growth opportunity. Councilmember Hunter objected to attached residential shown south of a planned park east of 100 East.
- General plan update (joint with Planning Commission) Discussed
- Development code overhaul Discussed
- Canvass and certification of Nov. 4, 2025 municipal general election Approved · 5-0
Tue, Nov 11 · City Council
Split council overturns denial of Bach Homes' High Pointe apartments; 30 acres near 1100 South redesignated for homes
Acting as appeal authority, the council voted 3-2 to reverse the Development Review Committee's denial of Bach Homes' High Pointe apartments in Lake City Row Phase 2, which staff had denied for lacking a required commercial element; Councilmembers Holley and Hunter voted no, and several members said the planned community had not turned out as promised. The council also changed about 30.5 acres near 400 East and 1100 South from industrial to medium-density residential for a Property Reserve Inc. rental community, with members wanting density capped at 6-7 units per acre in the annexation agreement, and adopted budget amendments.
- Land use map amendment, about 30.5 acres near 400 East and 1100 South Approved with conditions · 5-0
- Release of construction guarantee, Storrs Court, 162 W. 400 South Approved · 5-0
- Bach Homes appeal of DRC denial, High Pointe apartments (Lake City Row Phase 2) Approved · 3-2
- Public hearing on FY2026 budget amendments No action
- FY2026 budget amendments Approved · 5-0
Wed, Nov 5 · Planning Commission · Canceled
Planning commission meeting canceled
October 2025
Tue, Oct 28 · City Council
Council rules concrete crushing allowed in industrial zone, sets conditions for Dunn Construction
The council conditionally overruled the city administrator's denial of a business license for Dunn Construction's concrete crushing and recycling at 510 E. 1700 South, finding it a permitted 'processing of materials' use in the I-1 zone, but requiring a new site plan, an 8-foot concrete wall, piles no higher than 45 feet, dust control, 7 a.m.-5 p.m. hours and proof of no pending DEQ actions. It also approved a UDOT statewide utility license and met in closed session on a property purchase after a property owner's representative asked for fair compensation for 2 acres needed for 700 North.
- Dunn Construction business license appeal (concrete crushing), 510 E. 1700 South Approved with conditions · 5-0
- Minutes and ratification of payments Oct. 8-21, 2025, and purchases over $50,000 Approved · 5-0
- UDOT Statewide Utility License Agreement Approved · 5-0
- Closed session on purchase of property Approved · 5-0
Wed, Oct 22 · Planning Commission
Planning commission backs residential designation for 30 acres of unincorporated land near 1100 South
In a nine-minute meeting, the American Fork Planning Commission recommended a city-initiated change to the general plan land use map for about 30.5 acres of unincorporated land at about 5300 W. 1100 South (county address), from Design Industrial to Residential Medium Density. Staff said it completes an earlier combined proposal meant to stop industrial uses from spreading and matches a neighboring property; the land would need to be annexed before it can be zoned.
- Land use map amendment, about 5300 W. 1100 South (30.52 acres) Recommended for approval · 6-0
Tue, Oct 21 · City Council work session
Council members question green bike lanes and fast scooters as staff defends bike plan
After open meetings and records training, the council reviewed the 2013 Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, due for an update. Staff said new 100 West bike lanes drew 23 riders one Saturday and two or three complaints over lost parking; Councilmembers Hunter, Holley and Taylor criticized the lime-green painted lanes in the TOD area and on 620 South as costly and peeling, and raised safety concerns about fast e-scooters. A trail linking Riverwalk to the Murdock Canal will be built in spring 2026 with MAG money.
- Bicycle lanes and Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Discussed
- Open Public Meetings Act and GRAMA training Discussed
Tue, Oct 14 · City Council
Council rejects Maxwell Square mixed-use plan on 100 East over traffic, awards three road contracts
The council unanimously denied a land use change for Maxwell Square at 148 North 100 East, where a developer wanted townhomes over ground-floor commercial in a building up to 55 feet tall, citing traffic on 100 East. It vacated part of 900 West at 350 South for the Lakeshore Landing subdivision, approved revised JUB Engineers terms dropping liquidated damages, and awarded crack seal ($125,000), slurry seal ($81,620) and a Caveman Boulevard/300 North signal ($116,988.58) contracts.
- Maxwell Square land use map amendment, 148 N. 100 East Denied · 5-0
- Partial right-of-way vacation at about 350 South 900 West (Lakeshore Landing) Approved · 5-0
- Minutes and ratification of payments Sept. 17-Oct. 7, 2025, and purchases over $50,000 Approved · 5-0
- Revised master services agreement with JUB Engineers Approved · 5-0
- FY2026 crack seal contract Approved · 5-0
Wed, Oct 8 · Planning Commission
Planning commission sets parking for Liberty addiction treatment center at 0.6 stalls per room
After a three-hour debate, the American Fork Planning Commission voted 5-1 to require 0.6 parking stalls per room, or about 26 for 43 rooms, for Liberty Treatment Center's planned residential addiction treatment facility in the former Bel Aire Senior Living building at 1088 E. 390 South. Staff had recommended a blend of medical clinic and group home ratios totaling about 70 stalls; the applicant argued its existing 25 stalls were enough. The commission also approved a 4.33-acre office/warehouse site plan for Sunline Landscapes at 360 E. 1700 South.
- Sunline Landscapes site plan, about 360 E. 1700 South (4.33 acres) Approved with conditions · 5-0
- Liberty Treatment Center parking determination, 1088 E. 390 South (1.29 acres) Approved · 5-1
- Planning commission training Discussed
September 2025
Tue, Sep 30 · City Council
Bach Homes argues High Pointe apartments near 620 South need no commercial; council tables appeal
In a special session, the council heard Bach Homes' appeal of the Development Review Committee's denial of the High Pointe preliminary plat in Phase 2 of Lake City Row, north of 620 South. Staff said the phase is designated mixed use and the 2019 annexation agreement requires 100 square feet of commercial per home across 1,058 entitled units, with commercial built ahead of more housing; Bach's attorneys said the requirement applies to the whole planned community and existing light-industrial buildings count. Bach said it builds only residential. The council tabled the appeal for further review.
- Bach Homes appeal of DRC denial, High Pointe preliminary plat (Lake City Row Phase 2) Tabled · 5-0
Tue, Sep 23 · City Council
Council tables Dunn Construction concrete-crushing appeal after neighbors split; hearing held on surplus land at 825 South 900 West
The council heard Dunn Construction's appeal of a business license denial for concrete crushing in the Lakeland Industrial Park area at 1700 South; neighbor Steven Phelon supported the business while Catalyst Business Park owner Mike Roderick said it is a heavy use that does not belong. After lengthy debate over whether the I-1 zone allows it and the lack of a site plan, the council tabled the appeal. It also held a hearing, with no comments, on declaring city property at about 825 South 900 West surplus, adopted fiscal 2025 budget amendments, approved a Yoppify water usage portal, and tabled a pet limit ordinance.
- Dunn Construction business license appeal (concrete crushing) Tabled · 5-0
- Minutes and ratification of payments Aug. 6-19, 2025, and purchases over $50,000 Approved · 5-0
- FY2025 budget amendments Approved · 5-0
- Yoppify web portal for irrigation and culinary water usage Approved · 5-0
- Animal ordinance (Chapter 6.04) pet limits Tabled · 5-0
Wed, Sep 17 · Planning Commission · Canceled
Sept. 17 planning commission meeting apparently not held; items moved to Oct. 8
Tue, Sep 16 · City Council work session
Draft irrigation meter rates would raise most bills; council asks for base rate tied to exact lot size
Reviewing Bowen Collins & Associates' draft culinary and pressurized irrigation rate study, staff said most of about 8,250 irrigation connections would pay more under metered rates even after the usual 30% drop in use. Councilmember Ryan Hunter pushed to replace seven lot-size groups with a base rate tied to each lot's exact square footage, and staff demonstrated a Yoppify dashboard to show residents their usage. Councilmember Ernie John, president and water master of the American Fork Irrigation Company, disclosed his dual role and said the 2007 practice of giving the city half of shareholders' water was never written down.
- Culinary and pressurized irrigation rate study Discussed
Tue, Sep 9 · City Council
Council sends Station Area Plan to MAG after south-side farm family objects to concept of moving station onto their land
The council approved the American Fork Station Area Plan as to form for state review, adding notes that it creates no entitlements, is a concept to meet state law, and marks the Hunting family centennial farm, after farm owner Amber Lamph objected to a concept showing the FrontRunner station moved west onto the farm. It also extended the 200 South interlocal agreement with Utah County to keep MAG funding, approved a $130,000 change order for the Auto Mall Drive extension, declared property surplus, and approved seasonal and industrial-zone business uses.
- American Fork Station Area Plan (approval as to form) Approved with conditions · 5-0
- Temporary use: Strangling Brother's Haunted Circus, 632 E. 1500 South Approved · 5-0
- Temporary use: Gooey Gourmet Brownies, about 850 W. 700 North Approved · 5-0
- Request for consideration: Rockwell Catering commercial kitchen, about 1325 S. 500 East Approved · 5-0
- Easement vacation, 1026 N. 1050 East (Autumn Crest Phase 1 Plat B) Approved · 5-0
Wed, Sep 3 · Planning Commission
Planning commission backs commercial designation for Maxwell Square mixed-use project on 100 East despite traffic worries
Over neighbors' concerns about traffic and parking on 100 East, the American Fork Planning Commission voted 5-1 to recommend changing the land use designation of 0.93 acres at 148 N. 100 East to General Commercial so developer Bryant Bishop can pursue a five-story, 36-unit mixed-use building. The commission also approved a reception center site plan at 241 W. Main Street, extended the Surg LLC office site plan and recommended shortening site plan approvals from two years to one.
- Maxwell Square land use map amendment, 148 N. 100 East (0.93 acres) Recommended for approval · 5-1
- Surg LLC office building site plan extension, 1141 E. 50 North Approved · 6-0
- RBD Reception Center site plan, 241 W. Main Street (1.86 acres) Approved with conditions · 6-0
- Administrative site plan approvals code amendment (Section 17.6.101) Recommended for approval · 6-0
- Meeting time Discussed
Tue, Sep 2 · City Council work session
Code rewrite would drop R1-9000 zone and turn planned residential zones into overlays
Consultant Cherylyn Egner and Development Services Director Patrick O'Brien walked the council through the land use code rewrite, which consolidates 1980s-era rules into tables, moves setback variances to the Planning Commission, would eliminate the R1-9000 zone, and turns PR planned residential zones into overlays after developers near Harbor Road used them to exceed intended densities. Staff also wants mixed-use projects to build ground-floor commercial before residential.
- Municipal code rewrite (Titles 15 and 17) Discussed
August 2025
Tue, Aug 26 · City Council
Council revokes Millett Massage Spa license after prostitution charges
After Police Chief Cameron Paul described an investigation in which several customers said they received sexual services and two employees were charged with prostitution, the council unanimously revoked the business license of Millett Massage Spa at 377 East 60 South over its attorney's objection that the evidence was hearsay. It also appointed Claire Oldham to the Planning Commission and approved a reimbursement and performance agreement with Bridge Haven for Bridges at Fox Hollow. Residents urged the city to buy the fire-damaged Chipman Mansion and Fitzen Gardens.
- Release of $3,481 durability retainer, Bennion Property, 870 E. 30 North Approved · 5-0
- Performance-in-lieu agreement with Bridge Haven, Bridges at Fox Hollow Plat C Approved · 5-0
- Reimbursement agreement with Bridge Haven, Bridges at Fox Hollow Plat A Approved · 5-0
- Appointment of Claire Oldham to the Planning Commission Approved · 5-0
- Revocation of Millett Massage Spa LLC business license, 377 E. 60 South Approved · 5-0
Wed, Aug 20 · Planning Commission
Planning commission backs FrontRunner station area plan after century-farm owners vow to fight
The American Fork Planning Commission recommended the city's state-required Station Area Plan for the half mile around the FrontRunner station, adding conditions to label the Allred family's century farm on the maps and to call the plan's alternatives 'conceptual options.' Farm owners Neal Allred and Amber Lamph said they will never sell and would fight an option showing their land redeveloped. The commission also recommended updated block and street overlay maps for the TOD zone.
- American Fork Station Area Plan (general plan amendment) Recommended for approval · 4-0-1
- TOD operational overlay maps code amendment (Section 17.4.608) Recommended for approval · 5-0
Tue, Aug 19 · City Council work session
Joint session reviews Station Area Plan; officials frustrated I-15 flyover over 700 West still unfunded
In a joint work session with the Planning Commission, consultant Chris Hupp of Psomas presented a revised Station Area Plan agreed with UTA and UDOT, keeping the current FrontRunner station as the default with alternative sites. Council members said the long-planned flyover connecting over 700 West and the rail tracks to the station remains unfunded and that American Fork has become a 'doormat' for regional traffic. Members also discussed accessory building rules and a proposed limit on pets per home.
- Station Area Plan Discussed
- Accessory buildings Discussed
- Animal control pet limits (Chapter 6.04) Discussed
Tue, Aug 12 · City Council
Council OKs medium density for Meadow View Ranch near 800 South and 100 East, joins Lehi on Pony Express Parkway design
On a 4-1 vote with Councilmember Hunter opposed, the council changed about 25.4 acres of unincorporated land near 800 South and 100 East to medium-density residential for small single-family lots and edge townhomes at about 5-6 units per acre. It approved an interlocal agreement with Lehi to split costs of designing the Pony Express Parkway from Lehi to 700 West with $1 million in MAG funds, a $222,731 road overlay contract, architectural design for police station improvements, and a holiday light show contract. Consent items released $2.45 million in Meadowbrook retainers.
- Meadow View Ranch (App #2) land use map amendment, about 800 South 100 East Approved · 4-1
- Release of Meadowbrook and Stonecreek guarantees Approved · 5-0
- Architectural Coalition agreement for police station tenant improvements Approved · 5-0
- Agreement with Wonderland (Wonder) Entertainment Inc. for holiday light show Approved · 5-0
- FY2026 road overlay contract Approved · 5-0
Wed, Aug 6 · Planning Commission
Planning commission rules addiction recovery center is a permitted use in former Bel Aire senior living building
The American Fork Planning Commission unanimously found that a residential treatment facility for people recovering from addiction is a permitted use in the PO-1 professional office zone at 1088 E. 390 South, the Bel Aire Senior Living site, likening it to assisted living and nursing homes already allowed there. Because of that finding the commission did not need to grant the operator's request for a reasonable accommodation under fair housing law. Commissioners also approved an AT&T rooftop equipment upgrade and learned Commissioner Bruce Frandsen had resigned.
- Liberty recovery residence use determination / reasonable accommodation, 1088 E. 390 South Approved · 5-0
- AT&T tower upgrade UTL04060 site plan, 1175 E. 50 South Approved with conditions · 5-0
- Commissioner Bruce Frandsen resigns Discussed
Tue, Aug 5 · City Council work session
Consultant: water funds run dry by 2029 without increases; 12% culinary hike and metered irrigation tiers proposed
Keith Larson of Bowen Collins & Associates told the council the water system's revenue falls short and the city could deplete reserves by 2029 without raising rates, proposing about $5 a month more per household in 2026 (12% for culinary water) and a five-year phase-in of tiered, metered pressurized irrigation rates required by state law by 2030. He recommended ending new irrigation shareholder credits and eventually phasing out the program; shareholder Royce Shelley said that would feel like losing property.
- Culinary and pressurized irrigation rate study Discussed
July 2025
Wed, Jul 16 · Planning Commission
Planning commission backs medium-density designation for Meadow View Ranch on second try, approves Amazon and oil-recycling site plans
On a second motion, the American Fork Planning Commission recommended changing 25.37 unincorporated acres at about 7058 N. 5750 W. from low- to medium-density residential for White Horse Land's Meadow View Ranch, with a recommendation to cap density at the proposed 5.87 homes per acre. Neighbors cited narrow, congested roads and railroad crossings south of the freeway. The commission also approved site plans for an Amazon AI vehicle-inspection tunnel, a 50-foot cooling tower at Rock Canyon Oil, a golf simulator business and a Walmart drive-thru ATM.
- Meadow View Ranch (App #2) land use map amendment, about 7058 N. 5750 W. (25.37 acres) Recommended for approval · 4-1
- Freeman Golf Simulator site plan, about 19 N. 900 West (1.24 acres) Approved with conditions · 5-0
- Flite Banking drive-thru ATM (App #2), about 949 W. Grassland Drive (0.05 acres) Approved with conditions · 5-0
- Rock Canyon Oil site plan, about 1669 S. 580 East (2.88 acres) Approved with conditions · 5-0
- Amazon DUT2 AVI site plan, about 1222 S. 500 East (36.62 acres) Approved with conditions · 5-0
Tue, Jul 8 · City Council
Council awards $415,042 Fox Hollow flood repair, OKs land use change for TSSD pump station near Boat Harbor
The council awarded a $415,042 contract to low bidder Hughes General Contractors to repair last year's flood damage at Fox Hollow Golf Course, with FEMA covering 75%. It changed the land use designation of about 31.7 acres at 1611 South 100 West owned by Timpanogos Special Service District from Resort to public facilities ahead of annexation for a pump station, and adopted code changes on stormwater enforcement, administrative site plan approvals and thicker road pavement.
- Land use map amendment, Boat Harbor Pump Station, about 1611 S. 100 West (Harbor Road) Approved · 4-0
- Fox Hollow flood repair contract Approved · 4-0
- Stormwater management and discharge control code amendment (Section 13.94) Approved · 4-0
- Administrative site plan approvals code amendment (Section 17.6.101) Approved with conditions · 4-0
- Asphalt paving code amendment (Section 15.01.1250) Approved · 4-0
Tue, Jul 1 · City Council work session · Canceled
Work session canceled
June 2025
Tue, Jun 24 · City Council
Council approves pioneering deal for 800 South improvements by AF Crossing, re-approves Chipman annexation
With two members absent, the council approved a pioneering agreement with White Horse developers for system improvements along 800 South near 800 West tied to the AF Crossing Plat A subdivision, re-approved the 24-acre Chipman and Stake Center annexation near 100 West 700 South in a PR-3.0 zone, and amended the fiscal 2025 budget. It also updated the city's master agreement for on-call engineering firms and honored eight American Fork High School state championship teams.
- Re-approval of Chipman and Stake Center Annexation, about 100 W. 700 South Approved · 3-0
- Pioneering agreement for system improvements along 800 South at about 800 West, AF Crossing Plat A Approved · 3-0
- Public hearing on fiscal 2025 budget amendments No action
- Ratification of payments June 4-17 and purchases over $50,000 Approved · 3-0
- Fiscal 2025 budget amendments Approved · 3-0
Wed, Jun 18 · Planning Commission
Planning commission backs sewer district's Boat Harbor pump station site, approves 45-foot downtown billboard
The American Fork Planning Commission recommended a land use map change for 31.71 acres near the Boat Harbor so the Timpanogos Special Service District can build a replacement sewage pump station, and re-recommended a corrected storm water code update. Commissioners approved a relocated 45-foot billboard at 77 W. Main Street under state law, a T-Mobile tower upgrade, and a revised site plan for a car dealership, cheer gym and retail building on Auto Mall Drive that no longer needs a parking reduction.
- Boat Harbor Pump Station land use map amendment, about 1611 S. 100 West (Harbor Road), 31.71 acres Recommended for approval · 6-0
- 77 W. Main sign (App #2), relocated billboard, 0.32 acres Approved with conditions · 6-0
- T-Mobile monopole upgrade (880629-685419), 1084 E. Pacific Drive, 0.97 acres Approved with conditions · 6-0
- 500 East Auto Mall Drive site plan (revised), 452 E. Auto Mall Drive, 3.81 acres Approved with conditions · 6-0
- Storm water management and discharge control code update (Section 13.94), corrected version Recommended for approval · 5-0
Tue, Jun 17 · City Council
Council adopts fiscal 2026 budget at certified tax rate, shifts PARC money to Boat Harbor
In a special session the council unanimously adopted the fiscal 2026 budget, including a five-year capital improvement plan, and kept the property tax at the county-certified rate with $582,638 budgeted for debt service. It reallocated PARC tax money from Maven Cinema, which lacked nonprofit status, and from an undefined south-side trail to cultural groups, the Steel Days drone show and $68,000 in Boat Harbor amenities, and approved a $331,552 change order for water main work on the Auto Mall Drive extension.
- Certified tax rate Approved · 5-0
- Fiscal 2026 city budget Approved · 5-0
- Change order #3, Auto Mall Drive extension, Landmark Excavating Approved · 5-0
- Fiscal 2025 PARC tax disbursement Approved · 5-0
Tue, Jun 10 · City Council
Pickleball players win 6 a.m. park start; council sets Boat Harbor passes at $75 resident, $125 nonresident
After about 15 early-morning pickleball players asked for relief, the council moved the start of allowed park noise to 6 a.m. It adopted the fiscal 2026 fee schedule with Boat Harbor annual passes at $75 for residents and $125 for nonresidents, and passed stormwater design rules while rejecting Planning Commission language requiring downstream water users' sign-off. City Administrator David Bunker was named Utah's 2025 Manager of the Year.
- Guarantee releases, liquor license and payments Approved · 5-0
- Fiscal 2026 general fee schedule Approved with conditions · 5-0
- Public hearings: fiscal 2026 budget and municipal officer compensation No action
- Public disturbance code amendment (Sections 9.15.010-.020) Approved · 5-0
- Stormwater system design standards (Section 13.94.040) Approved with conditions · 5-0
Wed, Jun 4 · Planning Commission
Planning commission backs letting staff approve minor site plan changes and thicker pavement on city roads
The American Fork Planning Commission recommended two staff-initiated code changes: one letting the Development Review Committee approve minor site plan amendments administratively, and one requiring a thicker, two-lift asphalt section on city roads and pavement cores to judge existing roads. Both passed 5-0. These minutes come from the unapproved draft attached to the July 8, 2025 City Council packet; the city's approved copy was not posted online.
- Administrative site plan approvals code amendment (Section 17.6.101) Recommended for approval · 5-0
- Asphalt paving code amendment (Section 15.01.1250) Recommended for approval · 5-0
May 2025
Tue, May 27 · City Council
Council renames Art Dye Park as Mary and Art Dye Park; parking cut for Auto Mall Drive cheer gym fails
The council officially renamed Art Dye Park as Mary and Art Dye Park, with relatives of Mary Dye sharing family history. A request to cut required parking for a business center at 452 East Auto Mall Drive, where a cheer training gym plans to open, failed 1-2 after Councilmembers Ryan Hunter and Ernie John worried about drop-off traffic and children crossing a busy road. The council also joined a library consortium with Pleasant Grove and Highland and released public improvement guarantees including Fenn Farms at 350 South 700 West.
- Stormwater easement, guarantee releases and payments Approved · 3-0
- Parking reduction, 500 East Auto Mall Drive Business Center Plat B, about 452 E. Auto Mall Drive Denied · 1-2
- Timpanogos Library Consortium MOU with Highland and Pleasant Grove Approved · 3-0
- Stormwater management code amendments (13.94.020, .030, .070) Approved · 3-0
- Renaming Art Dye Park to Mary and Art Dye Park Approved · 3-0
Wed, May 21 · Planning Commission
Planning commission approves Auto Mall Drive building for cheer gym and dealership, sends parking cut to council
The American Fork Planning Commission approved a site plan for a finished building at 452 E. Auto Mall Drive housing Rival Athletics, two retail shops and a high-end car dealership, leaving a requested parking reduction to the City Council and requiring a new review if tenants change. It also recommended a state-driven rewrite of the city's storm water enforcement code, during which Commissioner Bruce Frandsen said street runoff ends up on farmland he farms.
- 500 East Auto Mall Drive site plan with parking reduction request, 452 E. Auto Mall Drive, 3.81 acres Approved with conditions · 6-0
- Storm water management and discharge control code update (Section 13.94) Recommended for approval · 6-0
Tue, May 20 · City Council work session
Proposed $143 million budget holds property tax flat; new fees target cuts into newly paved roads
Finance Officer Anna Montoya presented a proposed fiscal 2026 citywide budget of $143,071,695, about 53% of it capital spending, with no property tax increase and fewer full-time positions. Proposed fee changes include up to $5,000 for cutting into roads less than two years old, a free first eight hours of lane closures, and new Boat Harbor fees, while the city will absorb a 3.5% Republic Services garbage increase. Members also heard about a library consortium with Pleasant Grove and Highland and Alpine School District's interim superintendent.
- Proposed FY2026 general fee schedule Discussed
- Review of proposed FY2026 budget book Discussed
- Proposed Timpanogos Library Consortium Discussed
Tue, May 13 · City Council
Council accepts tentative fiscal 2026 budget, declares land near 700 South 100 West surplus
The council accepted the tentative fiscal 2026 budget and set a June 10 hearing, declared three city parcels at about 700 South 100 West surplus after a hearing with no comment, and rezoned the Learning Blocks Daycare site at 355 East 200 South from commercial to residential. The Community Services Department was named Utah Recreation and Parks Association Department of the Year, and a resident urged the city to push the north Utah County animal shelter toward no-kill status.
- Learning Blocks Daycare zone change, 355 E. 200 South Approved · 4-0
- Guarantee releases, Holmes Gunther agreements and payments Approved · 4-0
- Tentative fiscal 2026 budget Approved · 4-0
- Historic Preservation Commission appointments Approved · 4-0
- Temporary/seasonal use license, Gooey Gourmet Brownies, about 850 W. 700 North Approved · 4-0
Wed, May 7 · Planning Commission · Canceled
Planning commission meeting canceled
Tue, May 6 · City Council work session
Council debates PARC tax eligibility for groups performing outside city; MAG offers polycentric downtown plan
Council members and the PARC Tax Advisory Board debated whether groups like Alpine Community Theater, which performs just outside city limits, and Maven, which lacks nonprofit status, should get PARC tax money, and whether the tax should cover administrative costs; the mayor asked for a follow-up session to clarify rules. MAG planner Dan Wayne and Development Services Director Patrick O'Brien proposed a polycentric plan tying downtown, the station area and the Boat Harbor area together, funded by up to about $350,000 in MAG technical assistance with a $38,000 city match.
- Polycentric City plan proposal Discussed
- Proposed PARC tax allocations and eligibility rules Discussed
April 2025
Tue, Apr 29 · City Council work session
PARC board recommends $1.5 million, shifting more to parks; budget review shows flat revenue
The PARC Tax Advisory Board recommended $1.5 million in allocations, up $257,000, moving toward residents' preferred 70/30 parks-to-arts split with $961,500 for city park projects and $245,000 for the Timpanogos Arts Foundation. Finance Director Anna Montoya reviewed a roughly $145 million citywide budget with flat general fund revenue growth of about $1.2 million, no tax rate increase, a $1.1 million fire budget increase including two ambulances, and road projects including 700 North, Lakeshore Drive and roundabouts at 200 South.
- FY2026 general fund, capital projects and fleet budgets Discussed
- PARC Tax Advisory Board recommendations Discussed
Tue, Apr 22 · City Council
Council denies TOD rezone near 200 South and Millpond Road, citing no sewer outlet
The council unanimously denied rezoning about 24.4 acres near 200 South and Millpond Road to transit-oriented development after staff said the land cannot be served by gravity sewer or a second water feed, and members cited residents' frustration with south-side growth outpacing roads and utilities. It approved the 24-acre Chipman and Stake Center annexation at about 100 West 700 South, appointed a representative to the animal shelter board and declared surplus vehicles including five police motorcycles.
- Chipman and Stake Center Annexation, about 100 W. 700 South Approved · 4-0
- JLG zone change to TOD, about 200 South Millpond Road Denied · 4-0
- Ratification of payments April 2-15 and purchases over $50,000 Approved · 4-0
- 2025 Arbor Day proclamation Approved · 4-0
- North Utah Valley Animal Shelter board appointment Approved · 4-0
Wed, Apr 16 · Planning Commission
Split planning commission recommends denying medium density for 71 acres west of I-15, urges low density instead
After neighbors complained about traffic, railroad crossings and parking spillover, the American Fork Planning Commission voted 4-3 to recommend denying a change from low-density residential and Design Industrial to medium density for about 71 acres at about 7058 N. 5750 W., proposed by developer Tyler Horan for the Meadow View Ranch project on land he is buying and land owned by the church. The majority recommended the whole area be designated low density. The commission also recommended rezoning a daycare property at 355 E. 200 South back to residential and approved EV chargers at the Ken Garff truck center.
- Meadow View Ranch land use map amendment, about 7058 N. 5750 W. (71.23 acres) Recommended for denial · 4-3
- Learning Blocks Daycare zone change, 355 E. 200 South (0.61 acres) Recommended for approval · 7-0
- Ken Garff Truck Center EV charging stations site plan, about 581 E. 1100 South (7.5 acres) Approved with conditions · 7-0
Tue, Apr 8 · City Council
Thornwood Drive residents plead for repaving; council rezones 4.9 acres near 375 South 570 West to TOD
Residents of Thornwood Drive, where they said 32 children live, asked the council to move their deteriorating street up the repair list after years of calls; Mayor Bradley Frost said the city's 10-year road plan has been undercut by costs and roads must be coordinated with underground utilities. The council rezoned about 4.94 acres at 375 South 570 West from agricultural to transit-oriented development, tabled a Roderick Enterprises reimbursement agreement, and approved a Utah County contract to run the 2025 municipal election.
- Zone change, about 375 South 570 West, RA-1 to TOD Approved · 5-0
- Reimbursement agreement with Roderick Enterprises for Roderick Catalyst Phase 3 Tabled · 5-0
- Interlocal agreement with Utah County for 2025 municipal elections Approved · 5-0
Wed, Apr 2 · Planning Commission · Canceled
Planning commission meeting canceled
March 2025
Tue, Mar 25 · City Council
Council annexes 113 acres near the Boat Harbor, approves land swap for Lakeshore Drive
The council approved a real estate exchange with six landowners to secure right-of-way for Lakeshore Drive and annexed the 90.27-acre Harbor Road Plat E property at 500 West 1100 South and the 22.9-acre Julie Clark property at 400 West 1400 South, each conditioned on the others. It tabled a right-of-way vacation at 350 South 900 West for the Lakeshore Landing subdivision until a utility easement is recorded, rezoned 2.4 acres at 195 East 600 South to industrial, and renewed the Chamber of Commerce's Steel Days management contract.
- Strata Investments land use and zone change, about 195 East 600 South Approved · 5-0
- Harbor Road Plat E Annexation, 90.27 acres at 500 West 1100 South Approved with conditions · 5-0
- Julie Clark Annexation, 22.90 acres at about 400 West 1400 South Approved with conditions · 5-0
- Freeman Project guarantee release, Hayes deed, payments Approved · 5-0
- Vacation of part of a public utility easement, 579 West 1060 North (Lakeview Farms Plat B Lot 9) Approved · 5-0
Wed, Mar 19 · Planning Commission
Planning commission backs TOD zoning for church site at 375 S. 570 West, tighter storm water rules
The American Fork Planning Commission recommended rezoning 4.94 acres at about 375 S. 570 W. from agricultural to Transit Oriented Development so a church can be built there, and recommended storm water design rules that, at Commissioner Bruce Frandsen's request, would require signatures from water-right holders affected by development.
- 375 S. 570 W. zone change (4.94 acres), church site Recommended for approval · 5-0
- Storm water system design and management standards code amendment (Section 13.94.040) Recommended for approval · 5-0
Tue, Mar 18 · City Council work session
Utility budgets show water capital outpacing revenue; TSSD sewer charges to rise 15% again
Finance Director Anna Montoya previewed fiscal 2026 utility budgets: $7.9 million in culinary water capital projects including waterline replacements on 100 West, 100 East, 200 West and 300 West, a pressurized irrigation fund running a deficit pending a rate study, and a 15% TSSD sewer pass-through increase in January 2026 adding about $5 a month. Sen. Brady Brammer briefed the council on the legislative session, criticizing MAG's road planning and a proposed state 'Beehive Zone' that could override city zoning.
- FY2026 water, sewer, storm drain and sanitation funds Discussed
- Proposed ordinance on storage and parking on public streets Continued
Tue, Mar 11 · City Council
Council adopts Yoppify resident texting platform paid for by Central Utah Water
The council approved a three-year pilot with Yoppify and the Central Utah Water Conservancy District, which will pay for software to text residents about water use, leaks, shutoffs and city alerts; the city will keep its $6,000-a-year Everbridge emergency system and could pay about $9,000 a year to continue Yoppify afterward. A resident asked the city to crack down on unlicensed street vendors in parking lots.
- Divided Sky road dedication plat, Hayes/Huish deed, payments Approved · 5-0
- Agreements with Central Utah Water Conservancy District and Yoppify for resident notification software Approved · 5-0
Wed, Mar 5 · Planning Commission
Planning commission backs industrial designation at 195 E. 600 South, approves final North Pointe warehouse
The American Fork Planning Commission recommended city-initiated land use and zoning changes moving 2.4 acres at about 195 E. 600 South (Strata Investments) from commercial to industrial, approved the last office/warehouse building in the North Pointe Business Park, and re-elected Christine Anderson as chair and Chris Christiansen as vice chair.
- Strata Investments land use map amendment, about 195 E. 600 South (2.40 acres) Recommended for approval · 5-0
- Strata Investments zone change, about 195 E. 600 South Recommended for approval · 5-0
- North Pointe Business Park Building F (App #3), about 1260 S. 630 East (6.05 acres) Approved with conditions · 6-0
- Election of chair and vice chair Approved · 6-0
Tue, Mar 4 · City Council work session
Station plan weighs moving FrontRunner stop west toward Pioneer Crossing; Fitness Center needs $3.6 million
Consultant Chris Hupp of Psomas presented Station Area Plan options that would keep the FrontRunner station in place or move it west toward a realigned Pioneer Crossing, which 60% of public respondents preferred, citing poor access and no bus service to the current station; members asked for a third option near 500 East. Budget reviews showed the 32-year-old Fitness Center needs about $3.6 million in improvements over five years and is heavily subsidized, and the Utah Lake Authority offered help restoring wetlands at Monarch Park and near Mill Pond.
- Station Area Plan options Discussed
- FY2026 perpetual care, IT, broadband, Fitness Center and RDA funds Discussed
- Utah Lake Authority shoreline and wetland restoration Discussed
February 2025
Tue, Feb 25 · City Council
Council awards $1.92 million to Geneva Rock to rebuild 100 West from 300 South to 700 South
The council awarded a $1,922,063.50 contract, plus a $190,000 contingency, to Geneva Rock Products to rebuild 100 West between 300 South and 700 South, with utility work first and some closures during full-depth reclamation. It accepted a clean fiscal 2024 audit from Larson & Company, heard that a PARC tax audit found two grant recipients lacked documentation (AF Live returned its money), reaffirmed a citywide fiber partnership with Strata Networks and CentraCom, and hired three tree care firms.
- Durability retainer releases and payments Approved · 5-0
- Public utility easement vacation, 498 North 900 East (Ellen Subdivision Plat A) Approved · 5-0
- Fiscal 2024 audited financial statements Approved · 5-0
- Tree care service contracts Approved · 5-0
- FY2025 road rehabilitation, 100 West from 300 South to 700 South Approved · 5-0
Thu, Feb 20 · City Council work session
Budget retreat sets road connectivity, Fire Station 53, public works facility and fiber as fiscal 2026 goals
At a two-day budget workshop Feb. 20-21, the council and staff reviewed a community survey ranking a new fitness center, parks, a third fire station and FrontRunner access as top capital wishes, and set fiscal 2026 goals including road connections on Lakeshore Drive to 1500 South, 700 North, 620 South, 700 West and the 200 South expansion, plus a public works complex, Fire Station 53, citywide fiber and downtown economic development. Staff said capital requests topped $30 million, expenditures are outpacing revenues, and the city's share of the governor's housing goal is about 1,905 new units including 394 starter homes by 2028.
- General plan, station area plan and department outlooks Discussed
- FY2025 goals, capital and budget status Discussed
- FY2026 budget and capital outlook and strategic goals Discussed
- Utah strategic housing plan Discussed
Wed, Feb 19 · Planning Commission · Canceled
Planning commission meeting canceled
Tue, Feb 11 · City Council
Council awards $1.79 million Auto Mall Drive extension; tables 200 South cost-recovery deal after Allred family objects
The council awarded a $1,786,402.50 contract, plus $170,000 contingency, to low bidder Landmark Excavating to extend Auto Mall Drive. It tabled a pioneering agreement letting Edgewater North developer AFEW1 recover 200 South improvement costs from neighbors after members of the Allred family said they were never notified, that the template ignored their earlier annexation agreement, and that 200 South development pushed road width onto their land. It also annexed 1.5 acres at 305 East 620 South with GC-2 zoning.
- Jes and Claire Scott Annexation, 1.504 acres at about 305 East 620 South Approved · 5-0
- 600 East right-of-way deed, Mott Estates retainer, payments Approved · 5-0
- Pioneering agreement with AFEW1 LLC for 200 South improvements (Edgewater North) Tabled · 5-0
- Auto Mall Drive extension construction contract Approved · 5-0
- Five-year Axon contract for 32 in-car modems Withdrawn
Wed, Feb 5 · Planning Commission
Planning commission recommends PR-3.0 zoning for Chipman and Stake Center annexation at 700 South
In an 18-minute meeting, the American Fork Planning Commission unanimously recommended Planned Residential (PR-3.0) zoning for the 24-acre Chipman and Stake Center annexation at about 100 W. 700 South, planned as the Chipman Estates subdivision on land owned by the Chipmans, the church and the city (the city's piece is mainly the 700 South roadway).
- Chipman and Stake Center annexation zoning, about 100 W. 700 South (24 acres) Recommended for approval · 7-0
- Code rewrite training Discussed
Tue, Feb 4 · City Council work session · Canceled
Work session canceled
January 2025
Tue, Jan 28 · City Council
Residents decry speeding on 300 West; mayor's State of the City cites $31 million on roads in a year
Residents of 300 West said speeding has become dangerous as growth outpaces road infrastructure, describing parked cars being struck. In his State of the City address, Mayor Bradley Frost said the city spent $31 million on roads in fiscal 2024 and plans almost $95 million on roads and infrastructure in coming years, with the $3.8 million grant-funded Boat Harbor due in summer 2025. The council rezoned 7.2 acres at 518 West 200 South from industrial to transit-oriented development, required CC-1 apartment buildings facing streets to include ground-floor retail or office, and required developers to extend utilities to their property edges.
- Zone change, about 518 West 200 South, PI-1 to TOD Approved · 4-0
- Amended FY2024-25 general fee schedule Approved with conditions · 4-0
- CC-1 Central Commercial zone amendment (17.4.401) Approved · 4-0
- Subdivision utility code amendments: sewer mains, water mains, underground utilities (17.8.402, .403, .409) Approved · 4-0
- Planning Commission reappointments Approved · 4-0
Wed, Jan 22 · Planning Commission
Planning commission overrules staff, lets Lawn Thumbs landscaping business stay downtown
Over staff's objection and Chair Christine Anderson's no vote, the American Fork Planning Commission ruled 5-1 that a landscape maintenance business, Lawn Thumbs, is similar enough to uses allowed in the downtown CC-1 zone to keep operating at 120 N. Grant Ave. It also recommended GC-2 commercial zoning for the 1.52-acre Jes and Claire Scott annexation at about 305 E. 620 South.
- Lawn Thumbs use determination, 120 N. Grant Ave. (0.48 acres) Approved with conditions · 5-1
- Jes and Claire Scott annexation zoning, about 305 E. 620 South (1.52 acres) Recommended for approval · 6-0
Tue, Jan 21 · City Council work session
General plan draft identifies seven focus areas, south-side park gap and need for new east-west route
In a joint session with the Planning Commission, consultant Chris Hupp presented the MAG-funded general plan update, with residents wanting little change in the built-out north, a major park gap on the south side, and seven focus areas including a lakeside recreation center around the Boat Harbor and an employment center along 500 East. Members said the south side needs another east-west road from 500 East to relieve 200 South. Staff also explained new state stormwater rules under HB 507 that bar fines and require geolocated digital inspections.
- General plan update with Planning Commission Discussed
- Stormwater management program and HB 507 Discussed
- Victim assistance program report Discussed
Tue, Jan 14 · City Council
Council hires Schriever Law Firm, names Heather Schriever city attorney; approves Edgewater reimbursement on 200 South, 1100 West
The council contracted with Schriever Law Firm for legal services and appointed Heather Schriever city attorney, replacing Cherylyn Egner, and named Amanda Durrant city treasurer. It approved a reimbursement agreement with developer AFEW1 LLC for system improvements along 200 South, 1100 West and 350 South, released $218,698.06 in retainers for Edgewater Townhomes Phase 2, and awarded a $173,106 sewer lining contract to Insituform Technologies.
- Edgewater guarantee releases, deeds, licenses, payments Approved · 5-0
- Legal services contract with Schriever Law Firm; Heather Schriever appointed city attorney Approved · 5-0
- Reimbursement agreement with AFEW1 LLC for system improvements on 200 South, 1100 West and 350 South Approved · 5-0
- Sewer rehabilitation project FY2025-26 Approved · 5-0
- Water/sewer connection standards and meter/lateral policy amendments Approved · 5-0
Wed, Jan 8 · Planning Commission
Planning commission backs TOD zoning near FrontRunner on former city landfill, ground-floor retail rule downtown
The American Fork Planning Commission recommended a staff-initiated rezone of about 7.2 acres at 518 W. 200 South from industrial to Transit Oriented Development, land Commissioner Bruce Frandsen said was once the city dump, and recommended code changes requiring developers to run utility mains along their whole frontage and requiring ground-floor commercial in downtown buildings on public streets. A land use change at 380 W. 200 South was pulled.
- Land use map amendment, 380 W. 200 South (2.3 acres) Withdrawn
- 518 W. 200 South zone change (about 7.2 acres) Recommended for approval · 6-0
- Utility installation code amendments: sewer mains (17.8.402), water mains (17.8.403), underground utilities (17.8.409) Recommended for approval · 6-0
- CC-1 Central Commercial zone ground-floor commercial code amendment (Section 17.4.401) Recommended for approval · 6-0
Tue, Jan 7 · City Council work session · Canceled
Work session canceled
December 2024
Tue, Dec 10 · City Council
Council rejects Roderick Catalyst bid to turn 18.7 acres of shoreline land industrial
The council unanimously denied Roderick Realty's request to redesignate and rezone about 18.69 acres near 100 East and 1700 South from shoreline protection and marina zoning to industrial, siding with staff concerns about wetlands and the city's long-range harbor plans. It awarded a $179,920 FEMA-backed contract to Perco Rock Company, the low of 14 bidders, to clear flood debris from the American Fork debris basin, approved a pioneering agreement and four escrow agreements tied to new development, adopted a crosswalk policy and amended the school-district split agreement.
- Roderick Catalyst Business Park land use map amendment, 100 East 1700 South (18.69 acres) Denied · 5-0
- Roderick Catalyst Business Park zone change, M-1 Marina to I-1 Industrial Denied · 5-0
- Release of construction guarantee, Deer Park Phase 3, 51 W. 1100 South Approved · 5-0
- Pioneering agreement with White Horse Developers, AF PD South, 950 West Approved · 5-0
- Four escrow agreements, The Flats at Lakeshore Landing Approved · 5-0
Tue, Dec 3 · City Council work session
Council presses legislators on 200 South traffic, water reuse and station-area housing rules
In a work session with state Sen. Brady Brammer and Reps. Kay Christofferson and Cory Maloy, city leaders said state station-area density rules are not producing affordable housing near the FrontRunner station, pushed for help with the 200 South and Meadows flyover traffic problem and asked support for Timpanogos Special Service District's water reuse application. A Y2 Analytics survey found 71% support for the PARC tax.
- Discussion with state legislators Discussed
- Annual open meetings training Discussed
November 2024
Tue, Nov 19 · City Council work session · Canceled
Council work session canceled
Tue, Nov 12 · City Council
Council annexes E-Commerce Park and Auto Mall Drive extension land, honors David Bell
The council annexed 6.26 acres at about 1250 South 500 East into the PI-1 industrial zone and about 11.75 acres for the Auto Mall Drive extension near 620 South 100 East, approved two 620 South pioneering agreements for White Horse Developers and a five-year Axon in-car camera contract for police. It reversed an earlier refusal and gave Alpine Community Theater $8,886 in PARC tax money, and posthumously honored David Bell with the city's HERO award.
- Public hearings on E-Commerce Park and Auto Mall Drive Extension annexations Discussed
- E-Commerce Park Annexation, 6.26 acres at about 1250 South 500 East Approved · 4-0
- Auto Mall Drive Extension Annexation, about 620 South 100 East Approved · 4-0
- Release of construction guarantee, Edgewater North roadway, 300 South 1100 West Approved · 4-0
- Release of construction guarantee, Edgewater Townhomes Phase 1, 1130 W. 330 South Approved · 4-0
October 2024
Tue, Oct 22 · City Council
Council accepts Chipman/Stake Center annexation petition, picks Questica budget software
With two members absent, the council accepted the petition to annex about 24 acres at 515 South 100 West for a church and single-family homes, rezoned a 0.56-acre lot at 342 S. 600 East to GC-2, adopted the 2024 water conservation plan and approved a budget software contract with Questica worth $107,727 over its three-year term. A re-approval of the Skidmore annexation was pulled.
- Chipman/Stake Center Annexation petition, about 24 acres at 515 South 100 West Approved · 3-0
- Skidmore Annexation re-approval, 7.522 acres at about 100 East 1500 South No action
- 600 East Office zone change, 342 S. 600 East (0.56 acre) Approved · 3-0
- Car Guyz use approval in PI-1 zone, 734 E. 830 South Approved · 3-0
- Release of durability retainer, Deer Park Phase 1, 42 E. 1100 South Approved · 3-0
Tue, Oct 15 · City Council work session
Council reviews water conservation plan, steers code rewrite and hears plea to revive historic preservation
Public Works Director Sam Kelly said the city has cut culinary water losses from about 2,658 acre-feet in 2018 to 844 acre-feet in 2023 as the five-year water conservation plan came up for renewal. Council members gave direction on a rewrite of building and development codes, agreeing to keep RA-1 and RA-5 agricultural zones and drop surety bonds as a guarantee option, and heard Historic Preservation Commission member Brittany Snow warn the city is losing its history.
- 2024 water conservation plan Discussed
- Code rewrite, Titles 15 and 17 Discussed
Tue, Oct 8 · City Council
Council amends 2024 budget, declares Harbor Village strip surplus, approves Walmart pickup site plan
The council closed out fiscal 2024 with $297,000 in general fund adjustments covered by higher sales tax and ambulance revenue, and added $150,000 from reserves for the 1120 North bridge contract. It declared a strip behind Harbor Village Plat B surplus, approved a Walmart site plan moving grocery pickup parking, and accepted Beck Hillside Estates improvements on condition that power lines be buried.
- Walmart market fulfillment center site plan, 949 W. Grassland Drive Approved · 4-0
- Beck Hillside Estates improvements accepted, about 760 N. 200 East Approved with conditions · 4-0
- Public hearings on surplus property and fiscal 2024 budget amendments Discussed
- Ratification of payments Sept. 18-Oct. 1, 2024, and purchases over $50,000 Approved · 4-0
- Fiscal 2024 year-end budget amendments Approved · 4-0
Tue, Oct 1 · City Council work session
Council cool to detached ADUs, sets goals for PARC tax survey
Council members were reluctant to open neighborhoods to detached accessory dwelling units, saying the city has met moderate-income housing goals with high density near FrontRunner and east of 500 East, and asked staff for limited options with no short-term rentals. They also set objectives for a PARC-funded Y2 Analytics resident survey.
- Detached accessory dwelling units Discussed
- PARC tax survey planning with Y2 Analytics Discussed
September 2024
Tue, Sep 24 · City Council
Council hires Condie Construction to rebuild boat harbor, denies Rad Lab Studios school in industrial zone
The council approved an agreement with Condie Construction to reconstruct the American Fork Boat Harbor, a project the city has said will cost about $3.3 million paid mostly by state and county grants. It approved a revised development agreement for Bridges at Fox Hollow, denied a request to let Rad Lab Studios run a specialty school in a Planned Industrial office warehouse, adopted four development-code amendments, and approved an agreement with Utah County and other cities to run the new school district election.
- Public hearing on Jes and Claire Scott Annexation, 1.504 acres at about 350 East 620 South Discussed
- Rad Lab Studios specialty school use in PI-1 zone, 1349 South 500 East #243 Denied · 4-0
- Development agreement for Bridges at Fox Hollow, about 350 East 1080 North Approved · 4-0
- Easements for Shoreline Industrial Park, 540 E. 1700 South Approved · 4-0
- Ratification of payments Sept. 4-17, 2024, and purchases over $50,000 Approved · 4-0
Tue, Sep 17 · City Council work session · Canceled
Council work session canceled
Tue, Sep 10 · City Council
Council accepts E-Commerce Park and Auto Mall Drive annexation petitions, honors officers in fiery rescue
With Mayor Pro Tem Clark Taylor presiding, the council accepted petitions to annex 6.26 acres at 1250 South 500 East and 23.92 acres near 620 South 100 East for the Auto Mall Drive extension, vacated and relocated a utility easement for the Freeman site plan on Main Street, and approved a final plat for a medical office. Officers and resident Landon Waldvogel were honored for pulling a teen from a burning car.
- E-Commerce Park Annexation petition, 6.26 acres at about 1250 South 500 East Approved · 5-0
- Auto Mall Drive Extension Annexation petition, 23.92 acres at about 620 South 100 East Approved · 5-0
- Release of durability retainer, Autumn Crest Plat E, 1040 N. 930 East Approved · 5-0
- RCKM Medical Office final plat, 118 S. 1100 East (0.38 acre) Approved · 5-0
- Escrow agreement with Central Bank and John Ragan, 425 N. Mary Pulley Drive Approved · 5-0
Tue, Sep 3 · City Council work session
Council weighs parking fixes for crowded TOD streets as 900 West restriping looms
Mountainland Association of Governments leaders outlined planning grants, block grants and senior services; staff said the city has received more than $300,000 from MAG in 18 months for station-area planning. The council then discussed parking overflow in the transit-oriented development area, where restriping 900 West for fire access would remove 35 on-street stalls; staff floated paving open-space parcels for 28 stalls ($114,000) or 134 stalls ($402,000).
- Transportation utility fees No action
- Parking agreements and landlord agreements in TOD area Discussed
August 2024
Tue, Aug 27 · City Council
Council annexes THN 2 land on 300 North over neighbors' privacy worries, rejects gym code change
The council annexed 1.308 acres at about 1054 East 300 North into PO-1 office and R1-9,000 zoning after a neighbor said a two-story office building would overlook backyards and add traffic; members said traffic studies and new setback rules would address it at development. It denied a Rival Athletics request to allow gyms in the Planned Industrial zone, approved a $15,000-a-year cell tower lease with AT&T near the Meadows, and accepted $25,000 from Utah County for youth substance-abuse prevention.
- Public hearing on THN 2 Annexation, 1.308 acres at about 1054 East 300 North Discussed
- THN 2 Annexation, 1.308 acres at about 1054 East 300 North Approved · 4-0
- Notice of Approval of Local Government, Meadowbrook TOD Phase 2 Approved · 4-0
- Ratification of payments July 31-Aug. 20, 2024, and purchases over $50,000 Approved · 4-0
- Water banking agreement, Layne Downs, 12.50 acre-feet Approved · 4-0
Tue, Aug 20 · City Council work session
Council backs staff review committee to approve subdivisions under state deadline
Facing a state law that gives cities 20 days to act on subdivision plans and takes planning commissions and councils out of plat approval, the council agreed to replace the development services director as sole approver with a five-member Development Review Committee chaired by Patrick O'Brien, with appeals likely going to the council.
- Subdivision approval procedures and Development Review Committee Discussed
Tue, Aug 13 · City Council · Canceled
Council meeting canceled
Tue, Aug 6 · City Council
Council votes to let residents decide on new school district, approves Roderick Catalyst buildings
In a special session the council unanimously joined Lehi, Alpine, Cedar Hills, Draper and Highland in proposing a new school district split from Alpine School District, sending the question to voters. It re-approved the 6.96-acre Coleman annexation near the boat harbor, rezoned 3.81 acres on Auto Mall Drive to commercial, and approved Bach Apartments on 10.39 acres plus several Roderick Catalyst Business Park plats and buildings.
- Coleman Annexation re-approval, 6.96 acres at about 55 West 1500 South Approved · 5-0
- 500 East Auto Mall Drive land use amendment, 452 E. Auto Mall Drive (3.81 acres) Approved · 3-0
- 500 East Auto Mall Drive zone change, PI-1 to GC-2 Approved with conditions · 3-0
- Release of durability retainer, CK Farms Phase 2, 434 S. 600 East Approved · 5-0
- Release of construction guarantee, Highland Gardens, 1700 N. 900 East Approved · 5-0
July 2024
Tue, Jul 30 · City Council work session
American Fork joins five neighboring cities to coordinate north Utah County transportation
Mayor Brad Frost and Councilmembers Tim Holley, Ryan Hunter and Ernie John met with leaders of Saratoga Springs, Cedar Fort, Eagle Mountain, Fairfield and Lehi, along with Rep. Burgess Owens and MAG, to compare transportation projects. City Administrator David Bunker outlined American Fork's needs west of I-15; the cities agreed to share data.
- North Utah County transportation discussion Discussed
Tue, Jul 23 · City Council work session
Consultant offers smaller water rate hike; council waits for a full year of metered irrigation data
Bowen Collins & Associates presented an alternative to its recommended 12% water rate increase: 9% followed by two 6.4% increases and 3% thereafter, warning the fund runs dry by 2027 without increases. Members agreed to wait for a full year of pressurized irrigation meter data before moving to tiered rates by lot size.
- Pressurized irrigation and culinary water rates Discussed
Tue, Jul 23 · City Council
Dozens weigh in on school district split before council vote; YD3 annexation approved
Eighteen people spoke at a hearing on the study recommending a new school district, with American Fork teachers and parents mostly opposed, citing costs, program losses and the Jordan-Canyons split, and others backing a public vote for better representation. In regular business the council annexed 0.20 acre at 250 South 1160 West into the TOD zone, accepted an $18,283 Firehouse Subs grant for a chest-compression device and accepted Main Street right-of-way from Kings Court.
- YD3 Annexation, 0.20 acre at about 250 South 1160 West Approved · 5-0
- Release of durability retainer, Rockwell Ranch Block 2 Phase 1 landscaping, 426 S. 960 West Approved · 5-0
- Release of construction guarantee, Bennion property, 870 E. 30 North Approved · 5-0
- Performance-in-lieu agreement, Mike Loveridge, Loveridge Property Plat B Approved · 5-0
- Right-of-way warranty deed, Kings Court, about 555 E. Main St. Approved · 5-0
June 2024
Tue, Jun 25 · City Council
Council closes out 2024 budget with $4.2 million in water line work, signs broadband deal with Strata and CentraCom
The council amended the fiscal 2024 budget, drawing $4.23 million from culinary water reserves for water line projects including $2.015 million in State Street pipe replacement, and recorded $884,914 in PARC tax grants. It approved a broadband memorandum of understanding with Strata and CentraCom, a revised Skidmore annexation agreement, the Timpview Logistics Center zone boundary shift on 21.56 acres, a Chick-fil-A remodel and rezoning of 0.97 acre at 694 South 860 East to Planned Community.
- City land use map amendment, about 5313 West 6800 North (1.8 acres) Approved · 4-0
- Revised Skidmore Annexation agreement and road dedication plats, 7.552 acres at about 100 East 1500 South Approved · 4-0
- Land use amendment, 694 South 860 East (0.97 acre), Design Commercial to Planned Community Approved · 4-0
- Zone change, 694 South 860 East, PI-1 to Planned Community Approved · 4-0
- Timpview Logistics Center zone boundary change, about 1 W. 1500 South (21.56 acres) Approved with conditions · 4-0
Tue, Jun 11 · City Council
Council adopts fiscal 2025 budget with no property tax increase, cuts Alpine Community Theater from PARC grants
The council adopted the fiscal 2025 budget, kept the property tax revenue-neutral at a rate of 0.001537 for about $7.2 million in general fund revenue, and approved a new fee schedule with steeper penalties for unpermitted work. It approved $884,914 in PARC tax grants after removing $14,000 for Alpine Community Theater because it performs outside the city, and hired Franson Civil Engineers to design repairs for 2023 flood damage on Boat Harbor Road and Fox Hollow Golf Course.
- Annexation agreement with Jes and Claire Scott, about 330 East 620 South Approved · 5-0
- YD3 Annexation agreement, about 250 South 1160 West Approved · 5-0
- Kings Court land use amendment, 555 E. Main St. (1.05 acres) Approved · 5-0
- Kings Court zone change, PO-1 to GC-1 Approved · 5-0
- Release of construction guarantee, Perri residence, 174 Grant Ave. Approved · 5-0
Tue, Jun 4 · City Council work session
Council names Geoff Dupaix to Planning Commission, reviews 2025 budget adding two police officers
In a brief special session the council appointed Geoff Dupaix to the Planning Commission and Claire Oldham as an alternate. In the work session that followed, staff walked through the proposed fiscal 2025 budget, which splits road capital into its own fund, adds two police officers and a GIS technician, and sets aside $250,000 for a downtown revitalization plan and $50,000 for Fire Station 53 site analysis; members also discussed penalty fees of up to $1,500 for building without permits.
- General fee schedule changes Discussed
- Fiscal 2025 budget book review Discussed
- Planning Commission appointments: Geoff Dupaix; Claire Oldham (alternate), terms to 2025 Approved · 5-0
May 2024
Tue, May 28 · City Council
Council blocks fireworks stand at high school, rejects Yablonovsky flag-lot request, tightens procurement policy
The council refused a seasonal permit for Crazy Al's Fireworks in the American Fork High School parking lot after the fire marshal objected to fireworks sales in a residential zone, denied a general plan change that would have let the Yablonovsky property create a flag lot, and adopted setback rules pushing commercial buildings away from homes in PO-1 and CC-2 zones. It revised the procurement policy, prepaid American Fork Irrigation Co. assessments with Councilmember Ernie John recused as the company's president, and held hearings on the 91.7-acre Harbor Road Plat E and 22.9-acre Julie Clark annexations.
- Public hearings: Harbor Road Plat E Annexation (91.7 acres, about 500 West 1100 South); Julie A. Clark Annexation (22.90 acres, about 400 West 1400 South); FY2025 executive municipal officers' compensation increase Discussed
- Yablonovsky general plan amendment (inner-block cottage overlay) Denied · 5-0
- Release of durability retainer, Northshore Corp Center Plat D, 871 S. Auto Mall Drive Approved · 5-0
- Release of construction guarantee, Evergreen and 300 North (Sanderson project) Approved · 5-0
- GA Larson Storage Yard site plan, about 51 W. 1100 South (4.03 acres) Approved · 5-0
Tue, May 21 · City Council work session
Consultant urges 12% water rate hike and metered irrigation tiers; North Pointe landfill fees to rise
With Mayor Frost absent and Clark Taylor presiding, Keith Larsen of Bowen, Collins & Associates recommended raising water revenue 12% in 2025, followed by 5% in 2026 and 2027 and 3% in 2028, and moving pressurized irrigation from a flat fee to a metered, lot-size-tiered rate. North Pointe Solid Waste District said the city's tipping fee will rise from $34 to $36 a ton and a $10 million to $15 million transfer-station expansion is planned. Legal counsel Cherylyn Egner previewed rewrites of the parking and sign codes, including limits on animated signs, illumination hours and murals.
- Pressurized irrigation and culinary water rate study (Bowen, Collins & Associates) Discussed
- Code rewrite: parking (Title 10) and signs (Chapter 17.20) Discussed
Tue, May 14 · City Council
Council annexes YD3 and Coleman parcels, accepts tentative budget, signs MAG deals for 200 South intersections
After residents along 200 South complained about construction traffic, missing sidewalks and potholes, the mayor promised a town hall and said the city had bought 30 acres in the area for a park and public-safety site. The council annexed the 0.20-acre YD3 parcel into the TOD zone and the 6.957-acre Coleman property into the Marina (M-1) zone, accepted the Jes and Claire Scott annexation petition, and adopted the tentative FY2025 budget with a June 11 hearing. It approved a reimbursement agreement with Deer Park LLC for 1100 South improvements, a striping contract with Allstar Striping, and two Mountainland Association of Governments funding agreements for the 200 South intersections at 100 East and 300 West. The PARC tax disbursement was pulled.
- Public hearings: YD3 Annexation (0.20 acres, about 250 South 1160 West); Coleman Annexation (6.957 acres, about 55 West 1500 South) Discussed
- YD3 Annexation, 0.20 acres at about 250 South 1160 West, into the TOD zone Approved · 5-0
- Coleman Annexation, 6.957 acres at about 55 West 1500 South, into the Marina (M-1) zone Approved · 5-0
- Petition to annex Jes and Claire Scott property, 1.504 acres at about 350 East 620 South Approved · 5-0
- Minutes of April 23 and April 29; ratification of payments April 24 to May 7, 2024, and purchases over $50,000 Approved · 5-0
Tue, May 7 · City Council work session · Canceled
Work session canceled
April 2024
Tue, Apr 30 · City Council
200 South residents air construction frustrations; council annexes Skidmore land, raises TOD parking minimums
A crowd of residents from the 200 South construction zone asked the council to speed up the road project, add signage and oversight, fill potholes and provide better updates; Mayor Frost asked for patience and offered a meeting. The council annexed the 7.552-acre Skidmore property into the Planned Industrial zone, accepted the THN 2 annexation petition at 1054 East 300 North over neighbors' worries about building height, approved a pioneering agreement with Deer Park LLC for 1100 South, raised parking requirements for LT-8 and LT-9 lots in the TOD, adopted new road cross-sections, updated the moderate-income housing plan and approved a concrete services contract with Quicksilver Concrete. Consent items released $279,940.72 in Stonecreek durability retainers.
- Skidmore Annexation, 7.552 acres at about 100 East 1500 South, into the Planned Industrial (PI-1) zone Approved · 5-0
- THN 2 Annexation petition, 1.308 acres at 1054 East 300 North Approved · 5-0
- Moderate-Income Housing Plan implementation strategy update Approved · 5-0
- Release of durability retainer, Stonecreek Plat D, 290 West 700 South Approved · 5-0
- Release of durability retainer, Stonecreek Plat E, 425 West 720 South Approved · 5-0
Mon, Apr 29 · City Council
Council joins five cities in pact to form a new school district out of Alpine
In a 20-minute special session, the council unanimously approved an interlocal agreement with Lehi, Highland, Alpine, Cedar Hills and the Utah County portion of Draper to create a new school district, giving voters an option on the November ballot alongside any Alpine School District split. Mayor Frost said the earliest a new district would operate is 2027.
- Interlocal agreement to create a new school district (Alpine, American Fork, Cedar Hills, Draper within Utah County, Highland, Lehi) Approved · 5-0
Tue, Apr 23 · City Council work session
PARC board recommends $1.244 million in grants; staff previews $12.6 million road program and $1.5 million downtown reserve
The PARC Tax Advisory Board recommended $1.244 million in grants against requests near $2.1 million, including $225,000 for Rotary Park field lights. Finance Officer Anna Montoya previewed the FY2025 budget: general fund changes of about $3.4 million, 5.5 new full-time-equivalent positions including two police officers, no property tax increase, $12.6 million in public works capital projects led by a $3.5 million road improvement plan, $8.4 million in community services projects and a $1.5 million reserve for downtown property purchases. City Engineer Ben Hunter presented final TOD road cross-sections.
- PARC Tax Advisory Board disbursement recommendations Discussed
- FY2025 general fund, capital projects and fleet budget Discussed
- TOD road cross-sections code amendment Discussed
Tue, Apr 9 · City Council
Council raises development review fees, rezones Horan property, accepts YD3 annexation petition
With Councilmember Tim Holley absent, the council revised development services fees to cover third-party plan reviews and inspections required under a new state three-day inspection rule, rezoned 3.57 acres at 620 South 800 West from PR 3.0 to RA-1, accepted the YD3 annexation petition and adopted the 2024 wastewater planning program; Public Works Director Sam Kelly said replacing the sewer system would cost $346 million. City Administrator David Bunker warned of repeated copper wire thefts from park streetlights.
- Public hearing: Skidmore Annexation (7.65 acres, 1500 South 100 East) Discussed
- YD3 Annexation petition, 0.20 acres Approved · 4-0
- Horan Home zone change, 620 South 800 West, 3.57 acres, PR 3.0 to RA-1 Approved · 4-0
- Release of construction guarantee, 860 Place Plat B, 400 South 860 East Approved · 4-0
- FY2024 fee schedule revisions (development services) Approved · 4-0
March 2024
Tue, Mar 26 · City Council
Council rejects Buckwalter industrial land-use change, bars office-warehouses and car washes from GC-2
With Mayor Frost absent and Clark Taylor presiding, the council unanimously refused to redesignate 25.33 acres at about 7058 North 5750 West from low-density residential to industrial, holding to its line that industrial uses stay south of 1100 South and east of 100 West. It removed office/warehouse buildings and car washes from planned commercial (GC-2) zones against a Planning Commission recommendation to keep car washes, tightened the definition of retail and service commercial structures, and ratified two water reuse contracts with Timpanogos Special Service District. A resident south of the FrontRunner station complained of lost street parking.
- Buckwalter Industrial land use map amendment, about 7058 N. 5750 West, 25.33 acres, residential low-density to design industrial Denied · 5-0
- Release of durability retainer, The Meadows at American Fork Phase 2, 751 West 200 South Approved · 5-0
- Vacation of part of a public utility easement, 499 W. 1040 North (Lakeview Farms Plat C, lot 37) Approved · 5-0
- Ratification of two reuse authorization contracts with Timpanogos Special Service District (one with local municipalities) for reuse of treated sewage effluent Approved · 5-0
- Minutes of Feb. 22/23 budget workshops (corrected), Feb. 27, March 5 and March 12; ratification of payments March 6-19, 2024, and purchases over $50,000 Approved · 5-0
Tue, Mar 19 · City Council work session
Utility budgets: no water rate hikes pending study, sewer costs jump 35% on TSSD increase; crosswalk policy drafted
Finance Officer Anna Montoya presented FY2025 utility budgets with no water rate increases pending a rate study, a $350,000 CDBG grant, impact fee revenue cut 20%, sewer operations up 34.9% on a 16% TSSD rate increase, and storm drain additions of $350,000 for UDOT betterment culverts and $1 million for flood rehabilitation. Sanitation costs are rising 11% with about $360,000 in reserves. City Engineer Ben Hunter presented a draft crosswalk policy for collector roads developed with Hales Engineering.
- FY2025 water, pressurized irrigation, sewer, storm drain and sanitation funds Discussed
- Crosswalk policy for collector roads Discussed
Tue, Mar 12 · City Council
Mountain bikers pitch a bike park at Art Dye; council updates transportation master plan
About a dozen cyclists, including a 15-year-old, a bike shop owner, a Trek store manager and high school team coaches, asked the council for a purpose-built bike park, preferably at Art Dye Park; the mayor said space there is contested by disc golf but other sites could work. With Councilmember Ryan Hunter absent, the council amended the Transportation Master Plan to add road classifications, signals and roundabouts, allowed reception centers in the CC-2 zone, and vacated part of a utility easement for North Pointe Business Park Building F.
- Transportation Master Plan amendment: road classifications, new signals and roundabouts Approved · 4-0
- Public hearing: vacation of public utility easement, Lot 1, North Pointe Business Park Plat F, 630 East 1300 South Discussed
- Vacation of part of a public utility easement for North Pointe Business Park Building F, 1260 South 630 East Approved · 4-0
- Public utility easement at 77 W. Main St.; ratification of payments Feb. 21 to March 5, 2024, and purchases over $50,000 Approved · 4-0
- RBD Investments code text amendment: reception centers as permitted personal service uses in CC-2 (Section 17.4.403) Approved · 4-0
Tue, Mar 5 · City Council work session
Fitness center subsidy rises to 36% of revenue; staff proposes simpler accessory-building rules
Finance Officer Anna Montoya reviewed FY2025 internal funds: the aging fitness center will need a general fund transfer of 36% of revenue, broadband still needs a $197,831 subsidy, the cemetery owes $285,150 to the capital projects fund, and several redevelopment areas are expiring. Legal counsel Cherylyn Egner proposed rewriting the accessory-building code with permits above 500 square feet, height limits of 25 feet in residential and 35 feet in agricultural zones, and staff-level review instead of Planning Commission review; council members agreed.
- FY2025 perpetual care, IT, broadband, fitness center and RDA funds Discussed
- Accessory structures code (Section 17.5.105) Discussed
February 2024
Tue, Feb 27 · City Council
Council releases $3.27 million in Lakeshore and 900 West retainers, approves Walmart garden center and dashcam deal
Consent items released $3.27 million in durability retainers, including $2,748,097 for 900 West Phases 1.2A and 1.2B and $495,507 for Lakeshore Landing. The council approved a $111,012 escrow agreement with Central Bank for Highland Gardens, a Walmart garden center and parking lot change on 21.91 acres, a lease-purchase with Financial Pacific Leasing for six vehicles, a grant-funded Axon dashcam agreement and a parent-coaching contract with the Cook Center for Human Connection. Ed and Koleton Daley received the HERO award. The mayor said the city bought 30 acres on the south side, about 2 acres of which would hold a fire station.
- Release of durability retainer, Bach Apartments, 742 East 620 South Approved · 5-0
- Release of durability retainer, 900 West Phases 1.2A and 1.2B, 900 West 350 South Approved · 5-0
- Release of durability retainer, Lakeshore Landing Phases 1-3, 900 West 350 South Approved · 5-0
- Performance-in-lieu agreement with Bridge Haven, Bridges at Fox Hollow Plat A Approved · 5-0
- Escrow agreement with Central Bank, Highland Gardens commercial site plan Approved · 5-0
Fri, Feb 23 · City Council work session
Budget retreat, day 2: staffing needs, $166 million general obligation bond capacity, fiber bond and Fire Station 53 top goals
On the second day of the annual budget workshop, staff told the council the city has 293 full-time-equivalent employees for about 48,000 residents and expects to need 468 in 20 years plus 110,000 more square feet of space; the police chief said a typical ratio would mean 76 officers rather than 54. Finance reported bonding capacity of $166 million in general-purpose GO bonds and $318 million in utility GO bonds, about $200 million in budget requests, and that a $5 monthly transportation utility fee would raise about $700,000. FY2025 goals: bond for citywide fiber, prepare a GO bond for Fire Station 53, downtown revitalization, general plan update, facilities master plan, fitness center design, a public works facility and water reuse. The mayor raised TOD parking problems, floating a parking service district.
- General fund revenue work plan: property tax versus transportation utility fee Discussed
- Taxes and utility fee comparison; 5-10-20 year resource outlook Discussed
- Debt capacity and FY2025 budget outlook Discussed
- FY2025 strategic goals Discussed
Thu, Feb 22 · City Council work session
Budget retreat, day 1: resident survey, capital project status and FY2024 budget check
The council opened its two-day budget workshop at Fox Hollow Golf Club. Assistant City Administrator Camden Bird reported more than 1,250 responses to the December community survey, with roads, taxes and growth the top issues. Finance Director Anna Montoya reviewed capital projects (200 South Phase 1 starting, 700 North connector bids coming, Auto Mall Drive bids in April, 800,000 square feet of overlay, PI meter Phase 3 under construction) and said general fund revenue was up 18.2%, sales tax was flattening, and staff had been told to hold the storm drain rate at $10.50 and reevaluate the planned $12.50 increase. New Public Works Director Sam Kelly was introduced.
- FY2024 strategic goals and capital project status Discussed
- FY2024 budget status Discussed
Tue, Feb 20 · City Council work session · Canceled
Work session canceled
Tue, Feb 13 · City Council
Council approves North Pointe Building F warehouse site plan and Woodside Homes water banking deal
The council approved a 6.05-acre site plan for North Pointe Business Park Building F at about 1260 South 630 East after the applicant said an office building was no longer financially feasible, a water banking agreement with Woodside Homes of Utah for 104.6 acre-feet, and an amended public safety service agreement with Cedar Hills. Councilmember Staci Carroll warned of state bills on land-use damages and third-party building inspections.
- Release of construction guarantee, Courtyard (McCabe), 533 East 330 South Approved · 5-0
- Release of construction guarantee, Meadowbrook 1B, 560 South 850 West Approved · 5-0
- North Pointe Business Park Building F site plan, about 1260 South 630 East, 6.05 acres, PI-1 Approved with conditions · 5-0
- Beer license for Kahi Sushi & Grill, 743 W. 100 North; Jan. 23 minutes; ratification of payments Jan. 17 to Feb. 6, 2024, and purchases over $50,000 Approved · 5-0
- Water banking agreement with Woodside Homes of Utah LLC for 104.6 acre-feet Approved · 5-0
Tue, Feb 6 · City Council work session
PARC grantees report; staff proposes no-parking red curbs and narrower bike lanes on TOD streets for fire access
With Councilmember Staci Carroll absent, city parks staff, the library and the Harrington Center reported on PARC-funded projects, including six lit pickleball courts at Hindley Park and new playgrounds. City Engineer Ben Hunter proposed restriping 350 South and 900 West in the TOD with wider travel lanes, a 10-foot cycle track and red-curb no-parking zones after firefighters struggled to set up at a November fire; the fire chief said trucks need 26 feet of asphalt. Arborist Ben Ash proposed tree-placement rules, legal counsel outlined shifting site-plan approvals to the Planning Commission, and City Administrator David Bunker objected to a Utah County draft that would leave American Fork, Lehi and Highland carrying the cost and liability of the county equestrian park.
- Restriping 350 South and 900 West in the TOD Discussed
- Interlocal agreement with Utah County, Highland and Lehi on the equestrian park Discussed
- Park strips and tree placement code Discussed
- Land use and development code rewrite: land use authorities and appeals Discussed
- Midyear PARC reports on 2023-24 projects Discussed
January 2024
Tue, Jan 23 · City Council
Mayor's State of the City; council releases $15.3 million in retainers, rezones Timpview Logistics land
Mayor Frost's State of the City cited a $12 million pressurized irrigation meter project paid almost entirely by grants, the opening of Fire Station 52 (partly from an $8.5 million 2019 bond), 873 building permits and 26,102 inspections, and the planned city fiber network with Strata Networks. With Councilmember Clark Taylor absent, consent items released about $15.3 million in developer improvement guarantees, led by $4.54 million and $4.50 million for AF Crossing Plats A and B. The council rezoned part of the Timpview Logistics Center land at 1500 South Center Street, adopted state-mandated administrative subdivision approvals, raised planning review fees and set a $212,310.56 escrow for Gold Crest Homes' Beck Hillside subdivision.
- Timpview Logistics Center zone change, about 1500 South Center Street (about 21.5 acres, PF and PI-1) Approved with conditions · 4-0
- Release of durability retainer, AF 10, 800 West 620 South Approved · 4-0
- Release of durability retainer, AF Crossing Plat A, About 900 West 800 South Approved · 4-0
- Release of durability retainer, AF PD, 900 West 620 South Approved · 4-0
- Release of durability retainer, AF Crossing Plat B, 900 West 1000 South Approved · 4-0
Tue, Jan 16 · City Council work session · Canceled
Work session canceled
Tue, Jan 9 · City Council
Council denies THN annexation petition for leaving an unincorporated island; accepts clean FY2023 audit
With Councilmember Clark Taylor absent, the council unanimously denied the THN annexation petition for 1.121 acres at 1054 East 300 North because it left out the Hansen property to the north and would create an island; neighbors had objected to a possible three-story building. It accepted the FY2023 audit from Larsen & Co. with no findings, returned the 0.61-acre Learning Blocks Daycare property at 355 East 200 South to residential, approved an encroachment agreement in exchange for a 20-foot utility easement, and named Councilmember Ernie John to the Central Utah 911 and North Pointe Solid Waste boards.
- Learning Blocks Daycare land use map amendment, 355 East 200 South, 0.61 acres, general commercial to residential medium density Approved with conditions · 4-0
- Learning Blocks Daycare zone change, GC-1 to residential Approved with conditions · 4-0
- THN Annexation petition, 1.121 acres at 1054 East 300 North Denied · 4-0
- Release of durability retainer, Roderick Catalyst Phase 2, about 400 East 1600 South Approved · 4-0
- Release of construction guarantee, Rockwell Ranch Block 4 landscaping, 975 West 520 South Approved · 4-0
Wed, Jan 3 · City Council
Holley, John and Taylor sworn in to the City Council
At a noon special session, newly elected Councilmembers Tim Holley and Ernie John and returning Councilmember Clark Taylor (his fourth term) were sworn in, and the council adopted the continuity-of-government succession resolution, with Taylor as mayor pro tem first in line.
- Swearing in of Tim Holley, Ernie John and Clark Taylor No action
- Continuity of government resolution (Emergency Interim Succession Act) Approved · 5-0
December 2023
Tue, Dec 12 · City Council
Council accepts $2 million state grant for Boat Harbor, raises TSSD sewer fees and tables accessory building rules
The council accepted a $2 million Utah Department of Natural Resources grant for improvements at the American Fork Boat Harbor and adopted Timpanogos Special Service District impact and user fee increases that Council Member Rob Shelton noted step up about 40% at once. A split council tabled a rewrite of accessory building rules, 3-2, sending it to a January work session. Outgoing Council Members Shelton and Kevin Barnes were honored, and the city gave its HERO Award posthumously to Marine Capt. Ralph Jim Chipman, whose remains were identified 50 years after he went missing in Vietnam.
- Release of developer guarantees: Rockwell Ranch, Millpond Apartments, Kelton Apartments Approved · 5-0
- Conditional use for outdoor storage, Deer Park subdivision (Border States Electric), 51 W. 1100 South Approved with conditions · 5-0
- Final plat, Deer Park - Border States Electric Storage Yard, 4.03 acres Approved with conditions · 5-0
- TSSD impact fee and sewer user fee increases Approved · 5-0
- Easement from Dorian Topham; Doug Smith Subaru naming rights for Art Dye Dog Park Approved · 5-0
Tue, Dec 5 · City Council
Council certifies election of Taylor, Holley and John
Meeting as the Board of Canvassers, the council certified the Nov. 21, 2023 municipal election, declaring incumbent Clark Taylor and newcomers Tim Holley and Ernie John elected to the City Council. Turnout was 26.7%, with 5,225 ballots cast.
- Canvass of Nov. 21, 2023 municipal general election Approved · 4-0
November 2023
Tue, Nov 28 · City Council
Council rezones 5 acres near Utah Lake shoreline for industrial use
The council changed the land use and zoning for the Southam Industrial property at about 300 East 1700 South from shoreline protection and marina designations to industrial, though Council Member Staci Carroll voiced concern about industrial uses along the shoreline and asked the city to review shoreline protection generally. The council also approved the Freeman commercial site plan at 19 N. 900 West, the 10-acre Lakeland Industrial Park Plat B, and a sidewalk variance for Bonneville Vista Townhomes to save trees. A resident on 200 South said road widening would raise the street about 3 feet and cut off access to part of her lot.
- Southam Industrial land use map amendment, about 300 E. 1700 South Approved · 4-0
- Southam Industrial zone change, 4.99 acres, M-1 to I-1 Approved · 4-0
- Release of construction guarantees: Roderick Catalyst Buildings 4 and 5, Lakeland Industrial Park Approved · 4-0
- Sidewalk cross-section variance, Bonneville Vista Townhomes Plat D, 120 S. North County Blvd. Approved · 4-0
- Freeman commercial site plan, 19 N. 900 West, 1.23 acres Approved with conditions · 4-0
Tue, Nov 14 · City Council
Council clears way for CDL testing site on Frontage Road and adopts budget adjustments
With Mayor Bradley Frost and Council Member Rob Shelton absent, the council found that a commercial driver's license testing site at 205 W. Frontage Road is an acceptable use in the planned industrial zone, pending a site plan. It created a hazardous geographic mitigation map flagging wetlands and other sensitive land, adjusted the fiscal 2023 and 2024 budgets, vacated an 1100 South right-of-way for the Stone Creek realignment and re-approved a small boundary adjustment with Pleasant Grove. City Administrator David Bunker warned that Timpanogos Special Service District sewer impact fees will rise in January.
- Boundary adjustment with Pleasant Grove, 0.066 acres near 1300 E. 300 North Approved · 4-0
- Administrator's report: TSSD sewer impact fees rising No action
- CDL test site concept plan, 205 W. Frontage Road (PI-1 zone) Approved with conditions · 4-0
- Stone Creek Plat K right-of-way vacation, 1100 South (450 West to 290 West) Approved · 4-0
- FY2023 budget adjustments Approved · 4-0
Tue, Nov 7 · City Council
Council awards $3.8 million 200 South contract to Condie Construction, 75% over estimate
The council awarded the first phase of the 200 South multimodal road project, from a new roundabout at the Frontage Road west to about 540 West, to low bidder Condie Construction for $3,844,672 plus a $455,000 city-held contingency, even though the engineer's estimate was $2.2 million. City Administrator David Bunker blamed rising labor and material costs and said three county property owners have refused to sell right-of-way. The council also cut the Harrington Center for the Arts' required parking from 96 to 89 stalls on a 4-1 vote and discussed letting residents put flagpoles in park strips.
- Harrington Center for the Arts parking reduction, 50 N. Center St. Approved · 4-1
- 200 South Multi-Modal Roadway Improvements Phase 1 contract Approved · 5-0
- Work session: flagpoles in city park strips Discussed
October 2023
Tue, Oct 24 · City Council
Residents pack meeting to back Harrington Center for the Arts; council allows 5-story Lakeshore Landing building
A dozen residents urged the council to support the Harrington Center for the Arts' plan to redevelop the historic downtown Harrington school as a performance venue, and the mayor said he agreed. The council approved final plats for 93 and 111 apartments at The Flats at Lakeshore Landing, letting one building rise to five stories with ground-floor amenities, rezoned a small lot at 96 S. Center St. to downtown commercial and approved a water-share banking agreement with Spectrum Investments. A Beck Hillside Estates property owner and a D.R. Horton representative complained about city delays and utility work.
- 96 S. Center St. land use amendment and zone change, 0.18 acres Approved with conditions · 3-0
- The Flats at Lakeshore Landing Block 2 Plat D, 93 units Approved with conditions · 3-0
- The Flats at Lakeshore Landing Block 4 Plat H, 111 units, five stories Approved with conditions · 3-0
- Water share banking MOU with Spectrum Investments LLC, 40.6 acre-feet Approved · 3-0
- Surplus vehicles Approved · 3-0
Tue, Oct 17 · City Council work session
Council presses legislators on FrontRunner station access, copper theft and Utah Lake board
Meeting with state Reps. Kay Christofferson, Cory Maloy and Val Peterson and the Mountainland Association of Governments, the council discussed road utility fees, the unfunded environmental study needed to improve access to the American Fork FrontRunner station, a long-discussed Pacific Drive-to-1020 West freeway flyover, and about $100,000 in copper wire stolen from the city. Legislators said state revenue is projected $100 million to $150 million below expectations. Victim advocates reported a doubling of services since 2018.
- Discussion with state legislators Discussed
- Victim assistance program report Discussed
Tue, Oct 10 · City Council
Council eases landscaping rules inside industrial sites
In a 20-minute meeting, the council changed industrial-zone landscaping rules so large-truck sites can focus landscaping on screening from public streets rather than planting interior islands, a change staff initiated with a developer whose project would not work under current rules. It also updated standard water and pressurized irrigation tap details, approved the Hill-Pryor amended plat and made board appointments.
- Release of guarantees: Roderick Catalyst Phase 3, Parc on 5th Phase 1C; payments Approved · 4-0
- Hill-Pryor amended final plat, 63 E. 1340 North, 0.48 acres Approved with conditions · 4-0
- Water detail code amendments: pressurized irrigation taps (15.01.1395) and culinary water taps (15.01.1390) Approved · 4-0
- Landscaping in the I-1 industrial zone (17.5.121) Approved · 4-0
- Kailin Naseath appointed to Cemetery Committee (term to 2027) Approved · 4-0
Tue, Oct 3 · City Council work session · Canceled
Work session canceled
September 2023
Tue, Sep 26 · City Council
Council awards $3.75 million in water and culvert contracts and annexes 14.9 acres for transit-oriented development
The council awarded a $2,518,575 contract to Cody Ekker Construction to replace the 8-inch water line and a sewer pipe along Alpine Highway, after a first bid last year came in at $3.8 million, and a $1,233,432 contract to Landmark Excavating for a 1120 North culvert over the American Fork River linking the Art Dye area to the Bridges at Fox Hollow, paid with impact fees. It annexed 14.9 acres at about 1000 West 200 South into the TOD zone and approved more Lakeshore Landing plats and the Surg LLC office building.
- AF Utah LLC Addition annexation, 14.9 acres at about 1000 W. 200 South, TOD zone Approved · 5-0
- Release of guarantees: Timp Hollow Plat E, Hansen Ranch Phase 4, Greenwood Creek; payments Approved · 5-0
- The Flats at Lakeshore Landing Block 1 Plat B and Block 3 Plat F Approved with conditions · 5-0
- Surg LLC professional office building plat and site plan, 1141 E. 50 North, 0.60 acres Approved with conditions · 5-0
- Alpine Highway 8-inch pipeline replacement (rebid) Approved · 5-0
Tue, Sep 19 · City Council
Council certifies primary; debates flags on light poles and backyard building rules
The council certified the Sept. 5 municipal primary, advancing Clark Taylor, Kenneth Sumsion, Ernie John, Tim Holley, Austin Duke and Jeff Shorter to the November ballot; 4,050 of 19,482 active voters cast ballots. In a work session, the city attorney warned that letting residents fly flags on city light poles raises free-speech and liability issues, and council members clashed over Council Member Rob Shelton's push to remove planning commission review of accessory buildings over 1,000 square feet.
- Work session: accessory structures over 1,000 square feet Discussed
- Canvass of Sept. 5, 2023 municipal primary Approved · 4-0
- Work session: flags on city light poles Discussed
Tue, Sep 12 · City Council
Council approves annexation agreement for 13 acres on 200 South and banks two water rights
The council approved an annexation agreement for AF Utah LLC's roughly 13 acres along 200 South, to be zoned transit-oriented development with right-of-way dedicated for 200 South and ground-floor commercial required along that road. It denied a homeowner's request to vacate a rear-yard utility easement, offering an encroachment agreement instead, and approved water banking agreements for 14 acre-feet with Layne Downs and 10.6 acre-feet with Opp-Prop LLC. Two lifeguards who revived a child at the Fitness Center pool received HERO Awards.
- AF Utah LLC annexation agreement, about 13 acres at about 6899 W. 7750 N. (county address) Approved · 5-0
- Water banking agreements: Layne Downs (14 acre-feet) and Opp-Prop LLC (10.6 acre-feet) Approved · 5-0
- Bennion easement; Nori Sushi liquor license; payments Approved · 5-0
- Utility easement vacation request, 1051 N. 700 West Circle (Searle Meadows Lot 25A) Denied · 5-0
Tue, Sep 5 · City Council
Mountain Meadow Park renamed Monarch Park to protect butterfly habitat
Meeting at the park, the council renamed Mountain Meadow Park as Monarch Park after a third-grade class led by teacher Anette Stephens lobbied the city to protect what experts call one of Utah's best remaining monarch butterfly habitats. The mayor said the city will seek grants to preserve the habitat.
- Mountain Meadow Park renamed Monarch Park Approved · 4-0
August 2023
Tue, Aug 22 · City Council
Council rejects commercial-to-mixed zone change and upholds denial of Roderick industrial plan
The council voted 3-1 to deny rezoning 6.22 acres at 383 S. 500 East, saying it wanted to preserve commercial land rather than allow apartments, and then removed residential as a permitted use in the GC-1 zone. It upheld the planning commission's denial of Roderick Enterprises' Catalyst Business Park Phase 3, which objected to a master-planned roundabout at 1500 South and 100 East. The council also annexed 11.2 acres in two Deer Park annexations, awarded a $306,788 traffic signal contract at 620 South 600 East and hired J-U-B Engineers for a Boat Harbor master plan.
- Land use amendment, 6411 N. 5750 W. (about 1500 South 100 East), residential very-low density to design industrial Approved · 4-0
- Deer Park-Thomson Annexation, 4.35 acres at about 50 W. 1100 South, PI-1 Approved · 4-0
- Deer Park-South Annexation, 6.833 acres at about 50 W. 1300 South, PI-1 and PF Approved · 4-0
- Cascade zone change, 6.22 acres at 383 S. 500 East, GC-2 to GC-1 Denied · 3-1
- Boundary adjustment with Pleasant Grove, 0.73 acres at about 1485 E. 300 North Approved · 4-0
Tue, Aug 15 · City Council work session · Canceled
Work session canceled
Tue, Aug 8 · City Council
Council bans parking in bike lanes and accepts mental health grant for first responders
The council made it a citable offense to park in a marked bicycle lane, at the request of the Parks and Trails Committee, and accepted a $17,250 state grant for mental health services for police and fire personnel and their families. It designated 4.35 acres at 9 W. 1100 South for public facilities along the Vineyard Connector/Pony Express corridor and tabled a code change allowing outdoor storage in industrial zones. The mayor announced the start of an Americans with Disabilities Act transition plan.
- Land use amendment to public facilities, 4.35 acres at about 9 W. 1100 South Approved · 5-0
- Release of $779,490.97 retainer for Savage Apartments Phase 2 (Parc on 5th); easement; payments Approved · 5-0
- AF Crossing Plat E-3 amended final plat, 0.43 acres Approved with conditions · 5-0
- Deer Park code amendment for outdoor storage in PI-1 zone Tabled · 5-0
- Administrator's report: TSSD reorganization No action
Tue, Aug 1 · City Council work session
New city arborist proposes city take over large park-strip trees
New city arborist Ben Ash proposed rewriting the urban forestry code to clarify who owns and maintains park-strip trees, with the city assuming responsibility for nonconforming trees 10 inches or wider and owners handling smaller ones after a 30-day notice. Council members favored giving residents a 'fix-it' notice first; parks staff said correcting large trees can cost residents $5,000 to $10,000. The council also received open-meetings and conflict-of-interest training.
- City arborist report on urban forestry code Discussed
- Open meetings and confidentiality training Discussed
July 2023
Tue, Jul 25 · City Council
Council rejects Walton Lane Townhomes, citing loss of promised commercial
The council unanimously denied a land use change and rezoning for the Walton Lane Townhomes at 694 S. 860 East after City Administrator David Bunker said the larger development received density credits on the promise of mixed-use commercial that hasn't been built. Five residents said police removed them from Art Dye Park during Steel Days while they gathered signatures for a 'Save the Flag' ballot petition, violating their free-speech rights.
- Walton Lane Townhomes land use amendment, 694 S. 860 East, design commercial to planned community Denied · 3-0
- Walton Lane Townhomes zone change, PI-1 to PC Denied · 3-0
- UTA license for ADA walkway at-grade railroad crossing; payments Approved · 3-0
- Rockwell Ranch Block 5 trail and drainage easement swap, about 1000 W. 550 South Approved · 3-0
- Closed session on purchase, sale or lease of real property No action · 3-0
Tue, Jul 11 · City Council
Council approves Meadowbrook Phase 2 plat and cell tower overlay map
In a 32-minute meeting, the council approved the Meadowbrook Phase 2 final plat in the transit-oriented development zone near 560 S. 800 West, an amended Autumn Crest plat and a monopole overlay map identifying terrain unsuitable for cell towers. Residents near 800 South complained about blowing dust and mosquitoes on vacant land behind their homes and asked about a promised park.
- Walton Lane Townhomes land use amendment and zone change Withdrawn
- Meadowbrook Phase 2 final plat, about 560 S. 800 West (TOD zone) Approved with conditions · 4-0
- Autumn Crest Phase 1 Plat G amended final plat, 1046 E. 1100 North Approved with conditions · 4-0
- Utah County substance misuse prevention / Communities That Care agreement Approved · 4-0
- Monopole overlay zone map (17.6.112) Approved · 4-0
June 2023
Tue, Jun 27 · City Council
Council awards $7.55 million road reconstruction contract to Condie Construction
The council awarded the 2023 Segment III road reconstruction project to Condie Construction for $7,554,617.51 and approved a $1,365,115 change order with Hydro Vac Excavation for phase two of the pressurized irrigation meter program. It honored Public Works and American Fork Irrigation crews who kept record spring runoff from flooding the city, and a resident said road crews cut her park-strip trees in half without notice.
- Deer Park South annexation petition accepted, 6.833 acres Approved · 4-0
- Edgewater Townhomes Phase 2 acceptance; payments Approved · 4-0
- AF Warehouse Condos plat and site plan, about 90 S. 700 East, 1.67 acres Approved with conditions · 4-0
- Autumn Crest Phase 2 Plat A final plat, about 1100 N. 1100 East Approved with conditions · 4-0
- Quit claim deed resolving Lamph property/Edgewater boundary on 1160 West Approved with conditions · 4-0
Tue, Jun 20 · City Council
Council adopts fiscal 2024 budget and distributes PARC tax grants
The council adopted the city's fiscal 2024 budget after debating whether pay range adjustments should be described as merit-based, accepted the county's certified tax rate with $580,388 for debt service, and distributed 2022-23 PARC tax grants, shifting $14,000 from Fork Fest to the Wasatch Music Alliance and requiring all recipients, including Live AF, to have independent boards. It also approved an interlocal agreement with the Redevelopment Agency for the Patriot Station Community Reinvestment Area.
- Certified tax rate Approved · 5-0
- Fiscal 2024 city budget Approved · 5-0
- Interlocal agreement with RDA for Patriot Station Community Reinvestment Area Approved · 5-0
- Affected area code amendment (17.12.201(A)) Approved · 5-0
- 2022-2023 PARC tax grant disbursements Approved with conditions · 5-0
Tue, Jun 13 · City Council
Council adopts water-efficient landscaping standards and new fee schedule
The council created water efficiency standards for new landscaping, based on Central Utah Water Conservancy District requirements, and adopted the 2023-24 fee schedule while pulling proposed corporate rental fees for Art Dye Park after event organizers objected. It also approved an improvements agreement with AFEW1 LLC for 200-500 South along 1160 West. Calvary Mountain View Church, which feeds about 350 families a month, received the HERO Award.
- Zone change, 0.26 acres at about 303 W. 480 South, PR-3.0 to R1-9000 Approved · 4-0
- Rockwell Ranch Block 2 Phase 1 landscaping guarantee release; payments Approved · 4-0
- Improvements agreement with AFEW1 LLC, 200-500 South at 1160 West Approved · 4-0
- 2023-2024 general fee schedule Approved with conditions · 4-0
- Water efficiency standards (new Chapter 17.21) Approved with conditions · 4-0
Tue, Jun 6 · City Council work session
Council leans against property tax increase this year, weighs PARC grant accountability
Most council members favored skipping a proposed property tax increase through the Truth in Taxation process this year, with the mayor suggesting raising taxes every other year; Council Member Rob Shelton preferred small annual increases. The council also discussed tighter accounting for PARC tax grants, including a proposed grant administrator, questioned funding for a live nativity and a bounce house, reviewed fee increases including $100 more for nonresident Fitness Center passes, and refined water efficiency rules.
- Proposed fee schedule changes Discussed
- FY2024 budget book and property tax decision Discussed
- Water efficiency standards Discussed
- PARC tax grant allocation and accountability Discussed
May 2023
Tue, May 23 · City Council
South-side residents decry dust, speeding and fenced 'swamp' near new homes
About a dozen residents of new south-side neighborhoods near 800 South and 620 South told the council construction crews are dumping debris, kicking up dust and speeding on pothole-ridden roads, and that a fenced, man-made pond behind their homes endangers children; the mayor directed staff to follow up. The council approved Bridges at Fox Hollow plats 4-1 after Council Member Clark Taylor disclosed the developers are his clients, accepted the Skidmore annexation petition, retained Larsen & Co. as auditor and adopted a new emergency operations plan.
- Skidmore Annexation petition accepted, 7.552 acres at about 100 East 1500 South Approved · 5-0
- Zone change, 1.26 acres at about 400 S. 860 East, PC to GC-2 Approved · 5-0
- Land use amendment, about 18 acres at 5969 W. 6800 N., residential to design industrial Approved · 5-0
- Release of guarantees: Mott Estates Plat B, Rockwell Ranch Block 3 Ph 1 and Block 5, Willow Glen Phase 1; payments Approved · 5-0
- Bridges at Fox Hollow Plat A final plat with reduced setbacks, about 1040 N. 350 East Approved with conditions · 4-1
Tue, May 16 · City Council work session · Canceled
Work session canceled
Tue, May 9 · City Council
Council awards $5 million in road and water contracts, tentatively budgets small property tax increase
The council tentatively adopted a fiscal 2024 budget that included about a $1-a-month property tax increase, roughly 3% or $200,000 for public safety and roads, with residents' total bills rising about $5 a month after utility increases. It awarded a $2,680,909 road overlay contract to Kilgore Contracting and a $2,362,562 State Street water main replacement to Condie Construction, the only bidder, whose price exceeded the engineer's estimate. It tabled a rezoning at 383 S. 500 East to seek a development agreement guaranteeing commercial use.
- Zone change, 6.22 acres at 383 S. 500 East, GC-2 to GC-1 Tabled · 4-0
- Chadwick Village Plat B amended plat, about 417 S. 50 West Approved · 4-0
- Fenn Farms sidewalk cross-section variance, 570 West and 330 South Approved · 4-0
- Fiscal 2024 tentative budget Approved · 4-0
- Republic Services solid waste contract addendum No. 8 Approved · 4-0
Tue, May 2 · City Council work session
Council questions Fork Fest's growing PARC grant, wants free Concerts in the Park
Reviewing PARC tax grant recommendations, Council Member Staci Carroll questioned Fork Fest's request rising from $40,000 two years ago to $60,000 to $85,000, and the council agreed the five Concerts in the Park should be free. Staff dropped a $90,000 frontage road trail project, freeing money that members suggested for finishing a $130,000 Art Dye restroom. Central Utah Water Conservancy District officials outlined state water-efficient landscaping rules and rebates.
- Water efficiency standards presentation Discussed
- PARC tax distribution Discussed
April 2023
Tue, Apr 25 · City Council work session
PARC board recommends $1.75 million in arts, recreation grants; Republic seeks garbage rate increase
The PARC Tax Advisory Board recommended distributing $1,745,780, more than $1 million of it to the city's own parks and recreation department, and council members raised questions about giving PARC money to Steel Days, which the Chamber of Commerce runs. Republic Services proposed a five-year contract extension with a 5% rate increase and a new annual escalator.
- Republic Services solid waste contract Discussed
- PARC tax distribution recommendations Discussed
Tue, Apr 25 · City Council
Council adopts 1% transient room tax, joins county emergency alert system
The council created a 1% municipal transient room tax on hotel stays and other accommodations, approved an interlocal agreement with Utah County for the Everbridge mass notification system, and released $978,505 in improvement durability bonds for AF Crossing Plat F and Willow Glen Phase 2. Mayor Brad Frost said the city was preparing for spring flooding.
- Release of durability retainer, AF Crossing Plat F Approved · 5-0
- Release of durability retainer, Willow Glen Phase 2 Approved · 5-0
- 1% municipal transient room tax Approved · 5-0
- Payments April 5-18 and purchase requests over $50,000 Approved · 5-0
- Mayor's report: flood preparations No action
Tue, Apr 11 · City Council work session
Staff floats $1-a-month property tax increase, 20% garbage rate hike in budget preview
Finance Director Anna Montoya previewed the fiscal 2024 budget: taxes up $880,552 but licenses and permits down $885,000 as development slows, and a sanitation fund running a deficit that would require raising the first-can rate about 20%. City Administrator David Bunker proposed a $1-a-month (3.12%) property tax increase, saying residents at last year's Truth in Taxation hearing preferred small, regular increases.
- FY2024 property tax rate Discussed
- FY2024 general fund, capital projects, fleet and sanitation funds Discussed
Tue, Apr 11 · City Council
Council awards $698,000 waterline job, accepts Deer Park annexation petition, adds candidate filing fee
The council awarded a $698,000 CDBG-funded 300 West waterline and infrastructure contract to low bidder Newman Construction, accepted the Deer Park-Thomson annexation petition on the condition that the owner apply to annex land to the south within 14 days, and approved Meadowbrook Plats A and B (60 lots) in the transit-oriented development zone. A new candidate filing fee passed 3-1 with Rob Shelton opposed.
- Land use map amendment, about 96 N. 350 West, high-density residential to general commercial Approved · 4-0
- Smith property, 0.60 acres at about 401 W. Main St.: land use amendment and zone change to CC-2 Approved · 4-0
- Deer Park-Thomson annexation petition, 4.35 acres at about 50 W. 1100 South Approved · 4-0
- Release of construction guarantee, American Fork Tower Approved · 4-0
- Releases of construction guarantees, Goldfish Swim School and Savage Apartments Phase 2 (Parc on 5th) Approved · 4-0
March 2023
Tue, Mar 28 · City Council
Council keeps residential line at 100 West, denies Lake House industrial request; Shelton opposes bike plan map
With Mayor Brad Frost absent, the council denied a Lake House Properties request to redesignate 8.15 acres at 6595 N. 6000 West from residential to industrial, holding to 100 West as the line between residential and industrial land, while approving an industrial designation for 4.35 Deer Park acres at 9 W. 1100 South. It accepted the Coleman annexation petition, hired Franson Civil Engineers for $105,000 to design a 100 East water main replacement, and approved an updated bike and pedestrian plan map 4-1 over Rob Shelton's objection.
- Public hearing: boundary line adjustment with Pleasant Grove, about 1350 E. 300 North No action
- Coleman annexation petition, about 6.957 acres at 55 W. 1500 South Approved · 5-0
- Land use map amendment, Deer Park property, about 4.35 acres at 9 W. 1100 South, residential low density to design industrial Approved · 5-0
- Land use map amendment, Lake House Properties, about 8.15 acres at 6595 N. 6000 West, residential to design industrial Denied · 5-0
- Bike and pedestrian plan map amendment Approved · 4-1
Tue, Mar 21 · City Council work session
City braces for record runoff; Republic Services seeks bigger garbage increase
Horrocks Engineers' John Schiess told the council snowpack was above historical maximums, and staff described flood preparations including river clearing, around-the-clock monitoring and sandbag volunteers. Republic Services, whose contract expired June 30, said its costs had jumped 20-36% and sought more than a small increase; Rob Shelton suggested an informal bid to test the market. Staff reviewed utility budgets, including a $6.6 million state pressurized irrigation grant and $1.5 million for sewer lining and bursting.
- FY2024 water, sewer and storm drain funds Discussed
- Republic Services solid waste contract Discussed
- Spring runoff and flood coordination Discussed
- FY2024 strategic goals Discussed
Tue, Mar 14 · City Council
After neighbor outcry, council rejects annexation needed for medical office at 300 North
Facing a room of residents upset that they weren't notified before a January rezoning, the council unanimously rejected the Truman annexation petition for 0.978 acres at 1054 E. 300 North, which Premier Family Medical needed to combine parcels for a three-story medical building. The council also annexed the 1.07-acre Shelley-Aston property, denied an accessory building code change it wanted reworked, and set an expiration for site plan approvals.
- Public hearing: Shelley/Aston annexation No action
- Truman annexation petition, 0.978 acres at 1054 E. 300 North Denied · 5-0
- Shelley-Aston annexation, 1.07 acres at about 830 E. 30 North Approved · 5-0
- AF Chiropractic Plat A, 64 E. 150 North Approved · 5-0
- Cost-U-Less Carpet site plan, 64 N. 900 West Approved · 5-0
Tue, Mar 7 · City Council work session
Staff proposes 50/50 sidewalk cost-share program
Public Works Director Susan Goebel-Canning proposed a ranking system for sidewalk repairs and a 50/50 program in which homeowners could move up the list by splitting replacement costs with the city. Finance Director Anna Montoya reviewed fitness center, broadband, technology, cemetery perpetual care and RDA budgets, and staff discussed 1100 South and 1500 South road projects.
- Sidewalk management plan and 50/50 program Discussed
- FY2024 perpetual care, IT, broadband, fitness center and RDA funds Discussed
February 2023
Tue, Feb 28 · City Council
Council awards $5.7 million waterline segment, approves contested 350 West rezoning
The council awarded Condie Construction a $5,680,720.10 contract for Segment 4 of the culinary water line, added to the agenda so the contractor could order materials, and conditionally approved rezoning Dusty Pyne's ABE Properties parcels near 96 N. 350 West to commercial over a neighbor's spot-zoning objection and legal counsel's advice to table. Special event fees went up 4-1, with Kevin Barnes opposed. Residents again protested the January rezoning at 300 North and North County Boulevard.
- Zone change, ABE Properties, about 96 N. 350 West, R3-7500 to CC-2 Approved · 5-0
- Special event fee increases Approved · 4-1
- GSTC Foundation lease amendment, Fox Hollow golf practice facility Approved · 5-0
- 18-inch culinary water line, Segment 4 construction Approved · 5-0
- Easement at 756 E. Quality Drive; payments Pending
Tue, Feb 21 · City Council work session · Canceled
Work session canceled
Thu, Feb 16 · City Council work session
Budget retreat: $69 million in capital requests, fitness center bond and Station 53 floated
At a two-day budget workshop on Feb. 16 and 17, staff said departments had requested $69 million in capital projects, including $17 million in infrastructure needs, far beyond available money. Council members discussed a possible November 2024 bond for a fitness center expansion, the need for south-side Fire Station 53 to serve the TOD area, and leaned toward small annual property tax increases rather than large periodic ones.
- Property tax direction and FY2024 goals Discussed
- FY2023 capital projects and budget status Discussed
- FY2024 capital outlook and five-year critical needs Discussed
Tue, Feb 14 · City Council
Council approves state courts lease, UDOT water main betterment as neighbors protest 300 North rezoning
The council approved a lease of 28,784 square feet of the police and courts building to the State of Utah, a betterment agreement for UDOT's contractor to replace the city water main on State Street and 500 East between 400 East and 600 East, and a MAG technical services agreement with PSOMAS for the FrontRunner station area plan. It released $2.05 million in durability bonds for 1100 West 350 South road work. Neighbors objected to a three-story building planned at 285 N. North County Boulevard.
- MAG/PSOMAS technical services agreement, FrontRunner station area plan Approved · 4-0
- Releases of improvement guarantees and retainers Approved · 4-0
- 43 North Apartments final plat extension, 43 N. 100 East Approved · 4-0
- Children's Justice Center site plan, 96 S. 100 East Approved · 4-0
- TSSD impact fee Approved · 4-0
Tue, Feb 7 · City Council work session
City races to file water reuse plan before Legislature acts
Horrocks Engineers' John Schiess said American Fork could be the first Utah city to reuse treated Timpanogos Special Service District wastewater in its pressurized irrigation system, and City Administrator David Bunker said the city wanted its plan filed before a bill that could ban reuse passed. The council also heard about the Communities That Care youth prevention program and a legislative report, including a possible $3 million state appropriation for an environmental study tied to a flyover.
- Water reuse project plan Discussed
- Communities That Care presentation Discussed
- Legislative report Discussed
January 2023
Tue, Jan 24 · City Council
Council clears way for medical office at 285 N. County Blvd., splits 3-2 on board appointments
With no residents objecting at the time, the council unanimously approved a professional office land use designation and PO-1 zoning at 285 N. North County Boulevard for a Premier Family Medical building, a decision that drew weeks of neighbor protest after residents said they were never notified. Mayor Brad Frost delivered his State of the City address, and the council accepted the 14.9-acre AF Utah LLC annexation petition and tightened PARC grant rules.
- AF Utah LLC Addition annexation petition, about 14.9 acres at 1000 W. 200 South Approved · 5-0
- 285 N. County Blvd.: land use amendment (2.23 acres) and zone change to PO-1 (1.31 acres) Approved · 5-0
- Moderate-income housing plan update Approved · 5-0
- Releases of guarantees; payments Approved · 4-0
- Doug Smith Autoplex pylon sign site plan, 523 W. Main St. Approved · 5-0
Tue, Jan 17 · City Council work session · Canceled
Work session canceled
Tue, Jan 10 · City Council
Council accepts clean audit, agrees to reimburse Deer Park $167,521 for 1100 South improvements
Auditors from Larson and Company gave the city a clean opinion on its fiscal 2022 financial statements. The council approved a reimbursement agreement of up to $167,520.89 and a pioneering agreement with Deer Park LLC for improvements along 1100 South, FieldTurf cooperative pricing for six lighted pickleball courts at Hindley Park, and, because of a technical error, re-ratified a long list of Nov. 22, 2022 approvals including 278 Edgewater lots and the fiscal 2023 amended budget.
- Intent to adjust boundary with Pleasant Grove, about 1485 E. 300 North Approved · 5-0
- Consent agenda, including re-ratification of Nov. 22, 2022 approvals Approved · 5-0
- Performance-in-lieu agreements, Edgewater Townhomes Phases 2 and 3 (HVAF 2, LLC) Approved · 5-0
- AT&T wireless facility site plan, about 74 E. Frontage Road Approved · 5-0
- FY2022 audited annual financial report Approved · 5-0
Tue, Jan 3 · City Council work session
PARC tax recipients report to council
Arts groups and city departments funded by the PARC tax reported on their programs. Harrington Center for the Arts listed Fork Fest, Concerts in the Park and a sculpture exhibit; Timpanogos Arts Foundation, the Wasatch Music Alliance and the library described their work; and staff said six lighted pickleball courts at Hindley Park and pool shade structures would be built in 2023. Rob Shelton asked recipients to include participation numbers.
- PARC tax recipient reports Discussed
December 2022
Tue, Dec 13 · City Council work session
Council presses legislators for help funding I-15/FrontRunner flyover, seat on Utah Lake Authority
American Fork leaders met with Sen. Mike Kennedy and Rep. Kay Christofferson ahead of the 2023 legislative session to ask for a seat on the new Utah Lake Authority board and state help paying for a long-discussed flyover linking the Meadows area to 1020 West across the FrontRunner tracks. The city's lobbyist, Craig Peterson, estimated $5 million to $6 million just to design the flyover and protect right-of-way. Staff also complained that the state rejected the city's moderate-income housing plan over wording.
- Moderate-income housing plan rejection and land use bills Discussed
- FrontRunner station connectivity and flyover Discussed
- Utah Lake Authority representation Discussed
Tue, Dec 13 · City Council
Council OKs Edgewater Townhomes Phase 2 build-first agreement, tables Phase 3 over wall dispute
The American Fork City Council approved a performance-in-lieu agreement letting HVAF 2 LLC build Edgewater Townhomes Phase 2 improvements before posting a bond, on the condition that a boundary-line agreement with a neighbor is recorded, and tabled a similar Phase 3 agreement until a disputed wall is redesigned. It approved a Doug Smith Subaru sponsorship and naming-rights deal for the Art Dye dog park, adopted access-management code changes, set the 2023 meeting schedule and released more than $1.1 million in developer guarantees.
- Release of $85,988.80 construction guarantee, Timp Hollow Plat D Approved · 5-0
- Release of $1,086,381.59 construction guarantee, American Fork Apartments/Castlewood Approved · 5-0
- Release of $2,250 durability retainer, Swig Approved · 5-0
- Performance-in-lieu agreement, Edgewater Townhomes Phase 2 (HVAF 2 LLC) Approved with conditions · 5-0
- Performance-in-lieu agreement, Edgewater Townhomes Phase 3 (HVAF 2 LLC) Tabled · 5-0
Tue, Dec 6 · City Council work session · Canceled
City Council work session canceled
November 2022
Tue, Nov 22 · City Council
Council approves 287 Edgewater lots, two Stonecreek plats and Pando warehouse; Shelton votes no on budget amendment
The American Fork City Council approved final plats for 287 townhome lots in five Edgewater plats near 350-450 South 1100 West and 91 lots in Stonecreek Plats J and K, plus a Pando Lake City warehouse site plan, an electronic billboard on Sam White Lane and a business center on Automall Drive. It amended the fiscal 2023 budget 4-1 after Councilmember Rob Shelton questioned a $5 million carried-forward road balance, a Fitness Center office remodel and two new positions. It also banked 36.25 acre-feet of water rights for Woodside Homes.
- Release of construction guarantee, AF Crossing Plat A Approved · 5-0
- Release of $2,493.54 construction guarantee, Greenwood Creek Approved · 5-0
- 500 E. Automall Business Center site plan (Ordinance 2022-11-53) Approved with conditions · 5-0
- Reagan Digital Signs electronic billboard (Ordinance 2022-11-54) Approved · 5-0
- Stonecreek Plat J final plat, 33 lots (Ordinance 2022-11-55) Approved with conditions · 5-0
Tue, Nov 15 · City Council work session
PARC tax board pushes back on proposed 70-30 parks-arts split
American Fork's PARC tax advisory board objected to a city proposal to split PARC tax money 70% for parks and recreation and 30% for arts and culture, saying it would effectively dissolve the board's role. Most council members favored keeping project-by-project review. Staff also outlined the state-mandated FrontRunner Station Area Plan, funded with a $75,000 MAG technical-assistance grant, and defended the city's development review process.
- Station Area Plan for FrontRunner station Discussed
- Development review process workflow Discussed
- PARC tax funding policies Discussed
Tue, Nov 8 · City Council · Canceled
City Council meeting canceled
Tue, Nov 1 · City Council work session
Egg Farm developer Reed Bromley asks council to restore 5% interest on EDA reimbursements
Developer Reed Bromley asked the American Fork City Council to revisit a 2013 amendment that cut the interest he is paid on reimbursements from the Egg Farm Economic Development Area from 5% to 2.5%, arguing it should not have applied retroactively. City Administrator David Bunker said there are no excess EDA funds and the remaining capital projects face a shortfall. North Pointe Solid Waste also previewed a tipping-fee increase to $34 a ton and a $7 million-$9 million transfer station expansion.
- North Pointe Solid Waste Special Service District presentation Discussed
- Egg Farm Economic Development Area reimbursement interest Discussed
October 2022
Tue, Oct 25 · City Council
Council approves five-year Axon body camera deal for police and county fire-ambulance pact
With Councilmember Rob Shelton absent, the American Fork City Council approved a five-year agreement with Axon Enterprise for 57 police body-worn cameras and data storage, partly grant funded, and an interlocal agreement to provide fire and 911 ambulance service to unincorporated Utah County. It adopted fiber design standards, updated public-notice rules, amended the fiscal 2022 budget and banked 14.9 acre-feet of water rights for Deer Park LLC. The State Library named the city library a Quality Library.
- Release of durability retainers, Timp Hollow Plats B and C Approved · 4-0
- Public hearing on fiscal 2022 budget amendments No action
- Ratification of payments Oct. 5-18, 2022, and purchases over $50,000 Approved · 4-0
- Water banking agreement with Deer Park LLC, 14.919 acre-feet Approved · 4-0
- Fiscal 2022 budget amendments Approved · 4-0
Tue, Oct 18 · City Council work session · Canceled
City Council work session canceled
Tue, Oct 11 · City Council
Council signs on with STRATA Networks to begin designing citywide fiber system
The American Fork City Council unanimously approved a master services agreement and first statement of work with STRATA Networks to start designing a city-owned fiber-optic network, to be fronted with capital projects money and repaid from a bond planned for 2023. It approved a Ken Garff Ford truck center on 1100 South, new dead-end street and temporary cul-de-sac rules, and liquor licenses for two sushi restaurants. Councilmember Staci Carroll voted against a lot consolidation between Greenwood Creek and Searle Meadows.
- Release of $17,635 construction guarantee, Crossroads at American Fork Phase 2 Approved · 4-0
- Release of $65,978 construction guarantee, Rockwell Ranch Block 1 Phase 2 Approved · 4-0
- Release of $27,121.28 durability retainer, Lake City Row sewer Approved · 4-0
- Greenwood Creek/Searle Meadows easement vacation and lot consolidation (Ordinance 2022-10-47) Approved · 4-1
- Ken Garff Ford Truck Center site plan (Ordinance 2022-10-48) Approved with conditions · 5-0
Tue, Oct 4 · City Council work session · Canceled
City Council work session canceled
September 2022
Tue, Sep 27 · City Council
Council approves $772,895 reimbursement to White Horse Developers for AF Crossing roads, adopts moderate-income housing plan
The American Fork City Council agreed to reimburse White Horse Developers up to $772,894.75 for oversized system improvements on Lakeshore Drive, 620 South, 1000 South, 1100 West and other streets built with AF Crossing. It adopted the state-required moderate-income housing element after Councilmember Rob Shelton's bid to move detached accessory dwelling units up a year died without a second, and approved floodplain, manhole and conservation-subdivision code changes. Fire Chief Aaron Brems reported the city earned an ISO fire rating of 2.
- Moderate-income housing element of the general plan Approved · 5-0
- Release of $5,934.20 durability retainer, Chidester Plat B Approved · 5-0
- Ratification of payments Sept. 7-20, 2022, and purchases over $50,000 Approved · 5-0
- Reimbursement agreement with White Horse Developers for AF Crossing Plats C, D, E2 and AF10 Approved · 5-0
- Water banking agreements: Deer Park LLC (1.9 acre-feet) and Layne Downs (32.14 acre-feet) Approved · 5-0
Tue, Sep 20 · City Council work session
Town hall: city fiber network would cost $35 million-$40 million, need 40% of homes to subscribe
At a town hall on citywide fiber, City Administrator David Bunker said the city-owned open-access network built and run with STRATA Networks, the only respondent to the city's solicitation, would cost $35 million to $40 million and be paid off through a 30-year bond from subscription revenue, which requires about 40% of homes to sign up. He acknowledged that if take rates fall short, other revenue such as sales tax would have to cover the bond. Sample retail prices ranged from $65 a month for 250 Mbps to $200 for 10 Gbps.
- Citywide fiber town hall Discussed
Tue, Sep 20 · City Council work session
Investment adviser reports 2.5% paper loss as rates jump; Chamber plans downtown survey
Moreton Advisors told the American Fork City Council the city's managed reserve portfolio showed an unrealized loss of about 2.5% amid the worst bond-market start in 50 years, though securities are held to maturity. Councilmember Rob Shelton urged using part of the city's growing reserves to invest in revenue-producing projects. The Chamber of Commerce outlined a survey of downtown businesses toward a revitalization plan and reported record Steel Days carnival sales of 93,000 tickets.
- Chamber downtown communications/business plan Discussed
- Moreton Advisors investment report Discussed
- Steel Days 2022 report Discussed
Tue, Sep 13 · City Council
Council accepts Shelley/Aston annexation petition, approves Chick-fil-A on State Road and Hunter Park playground funding
With Mayor Pro Tem Clark Taylor presiding, the American Fork City Council accepted for review a petition to annex 1.07 acres near 830 East 30 North, approved a Chick-fil-A site plan at 183 N. West State Road with a right-turn-only drive-thru exit, and released more PARC tax money to finish the Hunter Park playground. It changed TOD zone and flexible-lot PUD rules and renewed its CDBG agreement with Utah County. Councilmember Rob Shelton abstained on vacating an easement at his own home.
- Shelley/Aston annexation petition, 1.07 acres (Resolution 2022-09-32R) Approved · 5-0
- Release of $66,365.32 durability retainer, American Fork Retail (Apollo Burger and Bank of America) Approved · 5-0
- Release of $87,118.64 construction guarantee, Roderick Catalyst Building 3 Approved · 5-0
- Release of $83,638.72 durability retainer, Rivulet Apartments Approved · 5-0
- Release of $10,500 construction guarantee, Hansen Ranch Phase 3 Approved · 5-0
Tue, Sep 6 · City Council work session · Canceled
City Council work session canceled
August 2022
Tue, Aug 30 · City Council
Council trims proposed tax hike, sets rate costing median home $8.99 a month
A week after a packed Truth in Taxation hearing, the American Fork City Council unanimously set a property tax rate of 0.001508, adding about $8.99 a month for a median $474,000 home instead of the proposed $9.99. Council members debated how to cover the gap; Councilmember Rob Shelton's proposal to cut a $198,000 arborist position and pull about $130,000 from roads to reach $8.30 died without a second, and any budget cuts will come back as a budget amendment. Several members backed pegging the rate to inflation in future years.
- Fiscal 2023 property tax rate Approved · 5-0
Tue, Aug 23 · City Council
Council approves $9.1 million SIRQ contract for Fire Station 52; residents split on 40% city tax hike
The American Fork City Council set a guaranteed maximum price of $9,112,335 with SIRQ Construction for Fire Station 52, part of an $11.59 million project including land and an indoor shooting range; Councilmember Ryan Hunter, who works for SIRQ, abstained. At the Truth in Taxation hearing that followed, 22 residents spoke on a proposed rate increase from 0.001094 to 0.001554, about $9.99 a month on a median home and a 40% rise in the city's property tax revenue; supporters cited police and fire demand, while opponents objected to the size of the jump after 14 years without an increase.
- Truth in Taxation hearing on proposed property tax increase Discussed
- Amended CMGC contract with SIRQ Construction for Fire Station 52 Approved · 4-0-1
Tue, Aug 16 · City Council work session
Council weighs longer cul-de-sacs, joint takeover of North County Equestrian Park
American Fork staff proposed raising the maximum dead-end street length from 400 feet to 650 feet and capping single-access subdivisions at about 14 units, a change prompted by a dispute with Anderson Development over a 200 East project. The council also discussed an interlocal agreement under which American Fork, Lehi and Highland would take over operating the Utah County-owned North County Equestrian Park, at an estimated $80,000 a year split among the cities, to keep it from being sold for development.
- Dead-end street and cul-de-sac code Discussed
- North County Equestrian Park interlocal agreement Discussed
Tue, Aug 9 · City Council
Council awards $1.37 million Orchard Drive/400 East waterline contract; mayor breaks tie on 620 South bike lane design
The American Fork City Council awarded K.W. Robinson Construction a $1,370,626.65 contract for the federally funded CDBG Phase 9 road and culinary water improvements on Orchard Drive and 400 East. Mayor Bradley Frost broke a 2-2 tie to adopt a 620 South/700 South cross section with a raised, protected bike path that eliminates on-street parking in front of resident Carolyn Lloyd's home; Councilmembers Kevin Barnes and Clark Taylor voted no. The council also approved wider fire-access alleys in three Lakeshore Landing plats and released a $939,423 guarantee for Hansen Ranch Phase 4.
- Release of durability retainers, Covington Cove ($10,427.52) and Truck Ranch ($7,679.90) Approved · 4-0
- Release of $939,423.12 construction guarantee, Hansen Ranch Phase 4 Approved · 4-0
- Lakeshore Landing Block 1 Plat B, Block 2 Plat D and Block 3 Plat F amended plats Approved with conditions · 4-0
- Storrs Court Subdivision final plat Approved with conditions · 4-0
- Ratification of payments July 20-Aug. 2, 2022, and purchases over $50,000 Approved · 4-0
Tue, Aug 2 · City Council
Council annexes 91.7-acre Harbor Road Plat E after dropping Vineyard Connector land donation
In a special session, the American Fork City Council annexed about 91.7 acres at 500 West 1100 South into the PR-3.0 residential and shoreline protection zones, after removing language that would have had the landowners donate the future Vineyard Connector corridor; owners will keep and preserve that corridor for UDOT to buy. Woodside Homes questioned a planned north-south minor collector through the property. The council then had its annual open meetings training.
- Harbor Road Annexation Plat E (Ordinance 2022-08-35) Approved with conditions · 4-0
- Open and public meetings training Discussed
July 2022
Tue, Jul 26 · City Council
Council accepts C&N Taylorsville annexation petition near North County Boulevard amid zoning dispute
The American Fork City Council accepted a petition to annex land at 1700 North and North County Boulevard owned by C&N Taylorsville, which wants commercial zoning, on the condition that it come in under whatever the general plan designates; the plan now shows public facilities because the city once eyed the site for a fire station. The council also declared property surplus for disposal to UDOT and approved a master lease with The Bancorp for five vehicles.
- C&N Taylorsville annexation petition (Resolution 2022-08-29R) Approved with conditions · 5-0
- Release of construction guarantee, AF Crossing Plat C Approved · 5-0
- Ratification of payments July 6-19, 2022, and purchases over $50,000 Approved · 5-0
- Master lease with The Bancorp for five vehicles Approved · 5-0
- Property declared surplus for disposal to UDOT (Resolution 2022-07-28R) Approved · 5-0
Tue, Jul 19 · City Council work session
Architect pegs Fitness Center rebuild at $50 million-$60 million; council weighs backyard ADUs
VCBO Architecture told the American Fork City Council that the aging Fitness Center has exceeded its useful life and estimated a modernized center with a community center addition, a 50-meter pool and new parking at $50 million to $60 million, which would require a voter-approved general obligation bond. The council also gave legal staff direction on a detached accessory dwelling unit ordinance, starting with 12,000-square-foot minimum lots and two bedrooms, and discussed developer complaints about the review process.
- Development review standards Discussed
- Fraud risk assessment Discussed
- Detached accessory dwelling units Discussed
- Fitness Center options Discussed
Tue, Jul 12 · City Council
Council tables Beck Hillside Estates after developer's lawyer threatens suit over cul-de-sac rules
Facing a threatened lawsuit from Anderson Development and Goldcrest Homes, the American Fork City Council tabled the Beck Hillside Estates plat at 757 North 200 East and asked staff to return within 45 days with code changes that could allow a hammerhead turnaround on a long dead-end street. Councilmember Ryan Hunter, who said he is one of the landowners to the north, moved to deny, but got no second. The council also approved the Barratt PUD on West Main Street with engineering conditions, Stonecreek Plats H and I, a rezone to professional office at 1096 East 50 South and a design contract for a CDBG-funded 300 West water line.
- Julie A. Clark annexation petition, 22.9 acres (Resolution 2022-07-25R) Approved · 4-0
- Rezone 1096 East 50 South from R1-9000 to PO-1 (Ordinance 2022-07-30) Approved · 4-0
- Land use map amendment, 1100 South and 300 West (Resolution 2022-07-27R) Approved · 4-0
- Timp Hollow Plat E final plat Approved with conditions · 4-0
- Barratt PUD final plat and site plan (Ordinance 2022-07-32) Approved with conditions · 4-0
June 2022
Tue, Jun 28 · City Council
Council rezones land near 400 South 860 East for American Fork Townhomes, approves industrial flex site plan
The American Fork City Council changed the general plan and zoning for the American Fork Townhomes project near 400 South 860 East from GC-2 commercial to planned community, conditioned on right-of-way dedication within 60 days. It approved four amended Lakeshore Landing plats, a Utah Valley Business Park industrial flex site plan on Quality Drive and an updated personnel manual. Paramedic Jordan Hymas received Mountain Point Medical Center's Steward of the Community award, and the city reported an ISO fire rating of 2.
- American Fork Townhomes land use and zone change, 400 South 860 East Approved with conditions · 4-0
- Lakeshore Landing Block 4 Plats G and H, Block 5 Plat I, Block 6 Plat J amended plats Approved with conditions · 4-0
- Utah Valley Business Park/American Fork Industrial Flex site plan Approved with conditions · 4-0
- Minutes and ratification of payments June 8-21, 2022, and purchases over $50,000 Approved · 4-0
- Updated personnel policies and procedures Approved · 4-0
Tue, Jun 21 · City Council
Council adopts fiscal 2023 budget and proposes 40% city property tax increase
The American Fork City Council adopted its fiscal 2023 budget 4-1, with Councilmember Rob Shelton voting no, and voted 4-1 to advertise a property tax rate of 0.001554, up from the certified 0.001094, about $10 a month for the average home and a 40.6% increase in city property tax revenue; Councilmember Kevin Barnes voted no because he wanted a larger increase. Higher property values mean about $700,000 more than expected, earmarked for roads. The council also amended the Patriot Station Community Reinvestment Area plan.
- Amended Patriot Station Community Reinvestment Area plan Approved · 5-0
- Proposed property tax rate and Truth in Taxation hearing date Approved · 4-1
- Fiscal 2023 budget Approved · 4-1
- 620 South/700 South cross section Discussed
Tue, Jun 14 · City Council work session
Council interviews Miss American Fork candidates
The mayor and council members interviewed six Miss American Fork candidates about their social impact initiatives, a new step in the pageant this year.
- Miss American Fork candidate interviews No action
Tue, Jun 14 · City Council
Council backs up to $30 million in RDA bonds for 200 South widening, renews TSSD sewer contract
The American Fork City Council pledged city sales tax to back up to $30 million in Redevelopment Agency bonds to widen 200 South and upgrade signals and utilities in the Patriot Station project area. It renewed its sewer treatment and maintenance contract with the Timpanogos Special Service District despite Councilmember Rob Shelton's objections to liability language, adopted outdoor watering rules, renewed the Chamber of Commerce services contract 4-1 with a new downtown plan requirement, and approved the 2022-23 fee schedule 4-1. No one spoke at hearings on the bonds or budgets.
- Autumn Crest Plat F final plat Approved with conditions · 5-0
- 2022-23 general fee schedule (Resolution 2022-06-21R) Approved · 4-1
- Public hearings: Patriot Station bonds, FY2022 amendments, FY2023 budget No action
- Ratification of payments May 18-June 7, 2022, and purchases over $50,000 Approved · 4-0-1
- Sales tax pledge for up to $30 million in RDA bonds for 200 South (Resolution 2022-06-16R) Approved · 5-0
Tue, Jun 7 · City Council work session
Budget adds 14.8 positions including three police officers and an arborist; council splits over forester versus roads
Finance Director Anna Montoya presented a balanced fiscal 2023 budget with general fund spending up $3.7 million and 14.8 new full-time-equivalent positions, a 5% increase, including three police officers, a planner and a city arborist, paid partly by a property tax increase of about $10 a month per home. Councilmember Rob Shelton argued the arborist money should go to roads and that park strips should be homeowners' responsibility; Councilmembers Staci Carroll and Ryan Hunter backed the arborist. The council also reviewed fee changes, including per-ticket fees for for-profit park events and false-alarm fees.
- General fee schedule update Discussed
- Fiscal 2023 budget Discussed
May 2022
Tue, May 24 · City Council
Council approves $2.34 million reimbursement to White Horse Developers for AF Crossing roads
The American Fork City Council agreed to reimburse White Horse Developers up to $2,344,073.98 for system road and utility improvements on Lakeshore Drive, 700 West, 900 West and 620 South built with AF Crossing Plats A and B. It adopted petition-based annexation policies, street code changes that let cross sections match existing neighborhoods, and a debris basin agreement with Cedar Hills and Highland. A resolution authorizing $30 million in Patriot Station bonds was withdrawn and returned in June.
- Release of durability retainers, Marina Cove Boat Storage Plat B ($3,774) and Timp Professional Industrial Park ($40,493.60) Approved · 4-0
- Rockwell Ranch Block 8 final plat Approved with conditions · 4-0
- Ratification of payments May 4-17, 2022, and purchases over $50,000 Approved · 4-0
- Up to $30 million Patriot Station sales tax and tax increment bonds Withdrawn
- Reimbursement agreement with White Horse Developers for AF Crossing Plats A and B Approved · 4-0
Tue, May 17 · City Council work session
STRATA, sole bidder for city fiber, pitches $33 million network; council favors subscription model
American Fork received one response, from STRATA Networks, to its call for partners on a citywide fiber network: a city-owned, open-access system that STRATA would operate, estimated at $33 million using micro-trenching, with 6-12 months of design and three years of construction. Council members favored a subscription model over a utility fee, and Councilmember Staci Carroll asked for more on the risk of not reaching the needed take rate. Staff also reviewed FY2023 goals including a 30-acre south-side property planned for 28 acres of parks and a third fire station.
- Fiber proposals Discussed
- FY2023 strategic goals Discussed
Tue, May 10 · City Council
Council trims PARC arts grant, passes tentative budget with smaller road increase over Barnes' objection
The American Fork City Council adopted PARC Tax disbursements 4-1 after cutting $13,200 for a Harrington Center winter festival that overlapped a Chamber event. It passed the FY2023 tentative budget 4-1, with Councilmember Kevin Barnes opposed because $500,000 had been cut from roads. It also approved a new fee schedule 4-1 (Carroll opposed), Fire Station 52's plat and site plan, a day-care rezone at 355 East 200 South, bond counsel and a public infrastructure district policy.
- Parks element of the General Plan (Resolution 2022-05-10R) Approved · 4-0
- Land use and zone change to General Commercial, 355 East 200 South (Resolution 2022-05-11R; Ordinance 2022-05-20) Approved · 4-0
- Common consent: minutes; durability retainer releases for Grove Creek Plaza ($8,059.60) and Doug Smith Subaru ($9,325); payment ratification (Apr 20-May 3) Approved · 5-0
- Updated General Fee Schedule (Resolution 2022-05-09R) Approved · 4-1
- Fire Station 52 final plat and site plan (Ordinance 2022-05-21) Approved with conditions · 4-0
Tue, May 3 · City Council work session
Staker Parson wins $1.05 million Art Dye parking lot; council weighs about $10 a month tax increase
In a special session the American Fork City Council awarded Staker Parson a $1,045,151.25 contract to pave and nearly double parking at Art Dye Park before Steel Days. In the work session it heard PARC Tax recommendations, a garbage contract escalator request, and a proposal for the city's first property tax increase since 2008, with most councilmembers leaning toward roughly $10 a month per household.
- Art Dye Park parking lot bid award Approved · 5-0
- FY2023 general fund revenue and property tax Discussed
- Public Infrastructure Districts Discussed
- Municipal solid waste and recycling Discussed
April 2022
Tue, Apr 26 · City Council
Council lets Timp Hollow keep 8-foot trail, names interim treasurer
The American Fork City Council approved Timp Hollow Plat E with an 8-foot trail matching earlier phases rather than the 10-foot trail code requires, and promised a code change. It named Amanda Durrant interim treasurer, changed downtown parking rules and saw an industrial appeal near the Utah Lake shoreline and an Auto Mall Drive extension pulled.
- Common consent: Mar 1 minutes; acceptance of AF 10 public improvements at 800 West 620 South; payment ratification (Apr 6-16) Approved · 4-0
- Timp Hollow Plat E final plat Approved with conditions · 5-0
- Appeal of planning commission denial: land use and zoning to industrial near 1100 South and Utah Lake shoreline Withdrawn
- Agreement to extend Auto Mall Drive Withdrawn
- PTIF authorized users (Resolution 2022-04-08R) Approved · 5-0
Tue, Apr 19 · City Council work session
Budget preview: new forester, three officers and a proposed property tax increase
At a budget work session led by Councilmember Clark Taylor in the mayor's absence, American Fork's finance director previewed the FY2023 general fund, which adds a forester, three police officers, records staff and a firefighter. Staff modeled a property tax increase of about $169 a year per household for public safety and roads. Several councilmembers questioned hiring a full-time forester.
- FY2023 general fund and fleet fund Discussed
Tue, Apr 12 · City Council
Fifth-graders ask city to protect monarch habitat; Meadowbrook TOD plan approved
A Cedar Ridge Elementary class asked the American Fork City Council to protect wetland monarch butterfly habitat. The council accepted a $247,818 federal firefighter safety grant and the Harbor Road Plat E annexation petition. After debating flaws in the transit-oriented development code, it approved Woodside Homes' Meadowbrook district framework plan without block types, and amended Edgewater Townhomes plats. The mayor reported Alpine School District agreed to a CRA interlocal to help fund 200 South improvements.
- Harbor Road Plat E annexation petition accepted (Resolution 2022-04-07R) Approved · 5-0
- Common consent: Mar 1 minutes; acceptance of AF Crossing Plat B improvements; construction guarantee releases for Alvera at the Meadows ($27,010.30) and Davies Dental ($10,300); payment ratification (Mar 23-Apr 5) Approved · 5-0
- Meadowbrook district framework plan (Ordinance 2022-04-17) Approved with conditions · 5-0
- Edgewater Townhomes Plats 1A, 2A and 3A amended final plats Approved with conditions · 5-0
- Timp Hollow Plat E final plat Tabled · 5-0
Tue, Apr 5 · City Council work session · Canceled
City Council work session canceled
March 2022
Tue, Mar 29 · City Council
Council tables Meadowbrook TOD plan, awards $974,750 irrigation meter contract
With Mayor Frost and Councilmember Taylor absent, the American Fork City Council tabled Woodside Homes' Meadowbrook district framework plan after residents said they were promised lower density at the TOD's edges. It awarded Hydro Vac Excavation $974,750 for Phase 1 of pressurized irrigation metering, approved 43 North, American Fork North and PARC on 5th apartments, rewrote street-tree rules and approved reimbursement agreements for 250 South/1000 West and 900 West.
- Public hearing: vacation of utility easement, 724 East Fleming Drive No action
- Common consent: February minutes; acceptance of AF PD South Plat A improvements; payment ratification (Feb 16-Mar 22) Approved · 4-0
- Utility easement vacation, Woodstock Estates Plat D Lot 7 (Ordinance 2022-03-11) Approved · 4-0
- 43 North Apartments final plat and site plan Approved with conditions · 4-0
- American Fork North Apartments site plan (Ordinance 2022-03-13) Approved with conditions · 4-0
Tue, Mar 22 · City Council work session
Cameron Paul sworn in as police chief; council outlines fiber solicitation
American Fork swore in Cameron Paul as police chief. In the work session that followed, the council endorsed an 'intent to negotiate' solicitation for a publicly owned citywide fiber network, heard options for the city's first property tax increase since 2008, and reviewed water and sewer budgets dominated by pressurized irrigation metering.
- Intent to negotiate for citywide broadband fiber Discussed
- Certified tax rate options Discussed
- FY2023 water and sewer funds Discussed
- Swearing in of Police Chief Cameron Paul Approved · 5-0
Tue, Mar 15 · City Council work session
Parks plan targets 5 acres per 1,000 residents; $5.7 million in road and capital requests
The American Fork City Council heard a mid-year PARC Tax report, including proposed pickleball courts at Greenwood Park. It reviewed a parks plan that would need 119 more acres by 2030, and staff's proposal to bar public infrastructure districts for for-sale housing. Staff also presented $5.7 million in requested public works capital projects, including the 700 North connection and 300 West.
- Parks element of the General Plan Discussed
- FY2023 capital projects and RDA funds Discussed
- Public Infrastructure Districts Discussed
- Mid-year PARC Tax project report Discussed
Tue, Mar 8 · City Council · Canceled
City Council meeting canceled
Tue, Mar 1 · City Council work session
Council backs downtown parking change for Harrington theater, steers sign code rewrite
The American Fork City Council generally supported a downtown parking code change and surplusing city land west of City Hall so a proposed Harrington Center for the Arts theater could meet parking requirements. It gave direction on a sign ordinance rewrite limiting LED and video signs and reviewed several utility and enterprise fund budgets.
- Harrington Center for the Arts concept and downtown parking code Discussed
- FY2023 perpetual care, IT, broadband, fitness center, storm drain and sanitation funds Discussed
- Proposed sign ordinance rewrite Discussed
February 2022
Tue, Feb 22 · City Council
Short meeting vacates part of 1100 South right-of-way
With Councilmembers Staci Carroll and Rob Shelton absent, the American Fork City Council vacated part of the 1100 South right-of-way, adopted the county's voter participation area map and released $441,588.74 in construction guarantees for AF Crossing Plat F and Stonecreek Plat G.
- Common consent: minutes; construction guarantee releases for AF Crossing Plat F ($196,780) and Stonecreek Plat G ($244,808.74); payment ratification (Feb 2-15) Approved · 3-0
- Vacation of part of 1100 South right-of-way, 9 West to 42 East (Ordinance 2022-02-10) Approved · 3-0
- Voter Participation Area map (Resolution 2022-02-05R) Approved · 3-0
Tue, Feb 15 · City Council work session
Survey finds 69% of residents very interested in city fiber
A survey of 615 American Fork residents by Mobile Digital Insights found 69% very interested in the city developing fiber internet. The Timpanogos Special Service District presented a sewer master plan to double treatment capacity by 2040.
Thu, Feb 10 · City Council work session
Budget retreat: roads top residents' concerns as council weighs first tax increase since 2008
At a two-day budget workshop at Fox Hollow Golf Course, the American Fork City Council heard that roads, growth and internet access top residents' concerns and that 47% would back a tax or fee increase for roads. Staff outlined $25 million for 200 South, over $50 million in facility needs and $12 million for irrigation metering. Councilmembers leaned toward a property tax increase, and fiber, a code rewrite and 200 South funding emerged as goals.
- Capital outlook, critical needs and property tax Discussed
- FY2023 strategic goals Discussed
Tue, Feb 8 · City Council
American Fork formally opposes Utah Lake Authority bill
The American Fork City Council unanimously adopted a resolution opposing H.B. 232, which would create a Utah Lake Authority, and development of Utah Lake, after the local irrigation company president warned it threatened water rights. It also approved site plans for Roderick Catalyst Business Park Buildings 4 and 5 and honored two officers for a house-fire rescue.
- Public hearing: vacation of 1100 South right-of-way between 9 West and 42 East No action
- Common consent: Jan 4 minutes; acceptance of 900 West Phases 1.2A and 1.2B improvements; payment ratification (Jan 19-Feb 1) Approved · 5-0
- Roderick Catalyst Business Park Buildings 4 and 5 site plans (Ordinances 2022-02-08, -09) Approved with conditions · 5-0
- Resolution opposing H.B. 232 and development of Utah Lake (Resolution 2022-02-03R) Approved · 5-0
- Appointments: Stan Colby (Senior Citizens Board) and Christine Anderson (Planning Commission) Approved · 5-0
Tue, Feb 1 · City Council work session
Council reviews legislative bills, calls for stand against Utah Lake Authority
American Fork staff briefed the council on 2022 legislative bills, including mandatory secondary water metering by 2030 (estimated at about $12 million locally) and the Utah Lake Authority bill. Councilmembers objected to being left off the lake authority's board and asked for a resolution opposing it. The council then met in closed session on a real property matter.
- 2022 legislative bills Discussed
- Closed session on sale or purchase of real property No action · 5-0
January 2022
Tue, Jan 25 · City Council
Condie Construction wins $5.29 million water line contract; mayor gives State of the City
The American Fork City Council awarded Condie Construction $5,291,772 for Segment 3 of the 36-inch culinary water line, approved the Goldfish Swim School and tightened PARC Tax rules with term limits and quarterly payouts. Mayor Brad Frost's State of the City cited record growth, nearly $10 million in grants and the purchase of 30 acres south of I-15 for a park and fire station.
- Common consent: Jan 3 minutes; Peak Meadows construction guarantee release ($107,636.65); payment ratification (Jan 5-18) Approved · 4-0
- Goldfish Swim School site plan (Ordinance 2022-01-07) Approved with conditions · 4-0
- Timp Hollow Plat F final plat Approved with conditions · 4-0
- 36-inch culinary water line Segment 3 construction contract Approved · 4-0
- PARC Tax Advisory Board and funding policy amendments (Resolution 2022-01-02R) Approved · 4-0
Tue, Jan 18 · City Council work session · Canceled
City Council work session canceled
Tue, Jan 11 · City Council
Council approves Deer Park industrial subdivision over planning chair's geotechnical warnings
The American Fork City Council approved the Deer Park industrial subdivision 4-1 after Planning Commission chairman John Woffinden said its geotechnical report contained errors; Councilmember Kevin Barnes voted no. The council accepted a clean FY2021 audit, barred new utility hookups outside city limits, named Cherylyn Egner city attorney, hired Hansen Law for legal services and tabled a Utah Lake resolution to strengthen it.
- Common consent: minutes; retainer and construction guarantee releases for nine projects; payment ratification (Dec 8-Jan 4) Approved · 5-0
- Housekeeping plats: CK Farms Terracom Phase 1 amended, AF Crossing Plats E-1 and E-2, AF PD South Plat A (Ordinances 2022-01-01 to -04) Approved with conditions · 5-0
- Deer Park Subdivision final plat and site plan (Ordinance 2022-01-05) Approved with conditions · 4-1
- FY2021 audited financial statements Approved · 5-0
- Transfer of utilities from CK Farms / Terracom Communities Phase 2 Approved · 5-0
Tue, Jan 4 · City Council work session
BYU scientist urges council to oppose Utah Lake island development
A BYU ecologist told the American Fork City Council that Utah Lake is recovering and warned against a private plan to dredge it and build islands for up to 500,000 people. Mayor Brad Frost said he would bring a resolution backing the Utah Lake Commission.
Mon, Jan 3 · City Council
Frost, Carroll and Hunter sworn in
Mayor Brad Frost and Councilmembers Staci Carroll and Ryan Hunter took the oath of office at an American Fork City Hall ceremony.
- Swearing in of Mayor Brad Frost and Councilmembers Staci Carroll and Ryan Hunter No action
November 2021
Tue, Nov 16 · City Council work session
Council certifies 2021 election, re-electing Mayor Frost and renewing PARC tax for 10 years
Sitting as the Board of Canvassers, the American Fork City Council certified the Nov. 2 election, declaring Mayor Brad Frost and Councilmembers Staci Carroll and Ryan Hunter elected and Proposition 5, the PARC sales tax, approved for 10 more years. Council members then pressed state legislators for help with a roughly $60 million freeway flyover at 1020 West, local road funding options, public safety radio mandates and pressurized irrigation meters. A finance review showed the general fund balance at $11.2 million, or 35%, as of June 30, 2021, prompting Councilmember Rob Shelton to warn revenue would not keep pace with growth.
- Review of the city's financial position Discussed
- Canvass and certification of Nov. 2, 2021, municipal general election Approved · 4-0
Tue, Nov 9 · City Council
Council ratifies $9.2 million purchase of 30.77 acres near 100 East and 1100 South for future park
The American Fork City Council ratified a $9,231,000 contract to buy 30.77 acres from Windy City Development LLC near 100 East and 1100 South, land Mayor Brad Frost called a south-side counterpart to Art Dye Park, with about 28 acres expected to become parkland. The council also rezoned about 10 acres at 100 West 1500 South from marina to planned industrial for applicant Bruce Frandsen, adopted a storm water management plan and a rewritten pioneering-agreement ordinance, and hired Mobile Digital Insights for a $9,370 citizen survey on city fiber optics.
- Frandsen land use and zone change, 100 West 1500 South, Resort/M-1 Marina to Design Industrial/PI-1 Approved · 4-0
- Release of $17,246.22 durability retainer, Harts Service Station, 21 N. 1020 West Approved · 4-0
- Ratification of payments Oct. 20-Nov. 2, 2021, and purchases over $50,000 Approved · 4-0
- Water assistance program agreement with Utah Department of Workforce Services Approved · 4-0
- Water banking agreements with Layne Downs (6.26 and 3.00 acre-feet) Approved · 4-0
October 2021
Wed, Oct 27 · City Council work session
Alpine School District tells council it will seek a bond in 2022, voices doubts about redevelopment areas
Alpine School District leaders told the American Fork City Council the district plans to go to voters for a bond in 2022 and is moving Polaris and Summit high schools into the former Walmart building. Board members said many on the school board dislike redevelopment and community reinvestment areas because property tax is the district's only revenue from growth, as the city seeks a partnership to fix 200 South.
Tue, Oct 26 · City Council
Council rewrites historic preservation ordinance, adds appeal of demolition decisions
The American Fork City Council adopted a rewritten historic preservation ordinance, adding a provision that Historic Preservation Commission decisions on required documentation can be appealed to the city administrator. It accepted public improvements in the Chidester Subdivision Plat B and Mitchell Farms Plat C, releasing $567,000 in construction guarantees, and declared a 2011 ambulance surplus as a trade-in. A storm water plan was pulled from the agenda.
- Chidester Subdivision Plat B improvements accepted, 1400 N. Center St. Approved · 4-0
- Mitchell Farms Plat C improvements accepted, 780 W. 800 North Approved · 4-0
- Ratification of payments Oct. 6-19, 2021, and purchases over $50,000 Approved · 4-0
- Storm Water Management Plan Withdrawn
- Historic preservation ordinance rewrite (Chapter 15.20) Approved · 4-0
Tue, Oct 19 · City Council work session
Council hears PARC tax reports, learns 200 South design is done but funding is the hurdle
PARC tax recipients reported to the American Fork City Council on spending, and members debated tighter application requirements and transparency. Staff said design of 200 South is finished but funding remains the biggest obstacle, and the city is locking in a purchase of 30 acres south of I-15. Councilmember Rob Shelton pressed for a budget and revenue work session, saying expenses have outpaced revenue.
- Strategic goals update Discussed
- PARC tax recipient reports Discussed
- PARC tax application requirements Discussed
Tue, Oct 12 · City Council
Council accepts $1.5 million federal grant to meter 3,400 pressurized irrigation connections
The American Fork City Council approved a Bureau of Reclamation WaterSMART agreement providing $1.5 million, matched by $1.5 million in city money, to install about 3,400 AMI-ready meters on older pressurized irrigation connections, a $3 million first phase. On a 4-1 vote, with Councilmember Staci Carroll opposed, the council rezoned 341 N. 300 East so the owners can build a five-plex. It also forfeited a $10,000 contractor bond to repair asphalt and sold a 4,642-square-foot sliver at the Boat Harbor to Timp Marina Club for $15,094.
- Smith/Sanchez land use and zone change, 341 N. 300 East Approved · 4-1
- Mott Estates B final plat, 485 S. 380 East Approved with conditions · 5-0
- Lake City Row sewer improvements accepted, 620 S. 860 East Approved · 5-0
- Ratification of payments Sept. 22-Oct. 5, 2021, and purchases over $50,000 Approved · 5-0
- Forfeiture of True Trenchless surety bond for asphalt repair, 80 N. 300 West Approved · 5-0
Tue, Oct 5 · City Council work session
City weighs shifting park strip tree care to residents and hiring a forester
American Fork leaders discussed a draft ordinance that would make residents responsible for basic trimming of park strip trees, require permits for planting, and remove unapproved species over time, with a new city forester inventorying trees. Staff said unenforced rules have left the city liable for damage from overgrown trees and sidewalk heaving; council members worried about cost, including a roughly $59,000 truck. The Communities That Care coalition reported on a $100,000 county anti-vaping grant that paid for 46 vape sensors in schools.
- Park strip tree policy Discussed
- Communities That Care program report Discussed
September 2021
Tue, Sep 28 · City Council
Council buys fire station site for $1 million after condemnation notice, approves Greenwood Creek over neighbors' objections
The American Fork City Council approved buying 1.82 acres at 975 E. Harvey Blvd. for a fire station for $1 million in bond proceeds, a deal reached after the city notified the owner it would pursue condemnation. It also bought 0.45 acres next to the public works shops for $440,000 and signed a letter of intent to buy 30.77 acres from Windy City Development at $300,000 an acre. Despite neighbors' safety complaints about offset street intersections, the council approved the 41-lot Greenwood Creek subdivision near 900 North 640 West, saying it meets city code.
- Millpond Apartments improvements accepted, 79 N. 1020 West Approved · 4-0
- Rivulet Apartments improvements accepted, 449 S. 860 East Approved · 4-0
- Greenwood Creek A and B final plats, 900 North 640 West Approved with conditions · 4-0
- Rockwell Ranch clubhouse parcel combination Approved · 4-0
- Ratification of payments Sept. 8-21, 2021, and purchases over $50,000 Approved · 4-0
Tue, Sep 21 · City Council work session
Developer asks council to cut TOD retail requirement; council split as $25 million 200 South plan hinges on CRA
Crescent Communities asked American Fork to require ground-floor retail only on major streets in the transit-oriented development's core, which would cut retail in its planned 370-unit project from about 19,000 to 10,000 square feet. City Administrator David Bunker warned that dropping commercial space would undermine the community reinvestment area meant to fund roughly $25 million in 200 South improvements; council members split, with Councilmember Rob Shelton favoring flex space and calling the CRA 'a hope and a dream.' A Hales Engineering study found added downtown density would push Main Street traffic past a five-lane road's capacity.
- Downtown traffic flow study Discussed
- TOD ground-floor commercial requirement Discussed
Tue, Sep 14 · City Council
Council annexes 25-acre Stonecreek parcel, approves $3.2 million in developer-built 1700 South improvements
The American Fork City Council annexed 25.31 acres near 300 West 1100 South for Woodside Homes, zoned PR 3.0 and public facilities. It approved pioneering agreements under which Roderick Enterprises will build $2.6 million and Phelon Lakeland $571,000 in utilities and road improvements along 1700 South and 500 East, to be repaid by neighboring owners as they develop. The council also approved the 12-unit final phase of Bonneville Vista Townhomes and banked water rights for Layne Downs and Williamson Farms.
- Stonecreek Annexation, 25.31 acres at about 300 West 1100 South Approved · 4-0
- Savage-Wasatch Subdivision Phase 1A durability retainer released, 514 S. 600 East Approved · 4-0
- Bonneville Vista Townhomes Plat D final plat and site plan, 118 S. 1100 East Approved with conditions · 4-0
- Ratification of payments Aug. 18-Sept. 7, 2021, and purchases over $50,000 Approved · 4-0
- Water banking agreements: Layne Downs (42 acre-feet) and Williamson Farms (25.2255 acre-feet) Approved · 4-0
Tue, Sep 7 · City Council work session
Council and planners weigh tiered parking rules for downtown apartments, design standards for Main Street
In a joint session with the Planning Commission, American Fork leaders discussed replacing the CC-1 downtown zone's flat 2.25 parking stalls per unit with a tiered standard based on bedrooms or unit size, plus limited reductions for permanent features like shared parking. Staff cited a Hales Engineering study averaging about 1.6 stalls per unit in comparable projects; Councilmember Rob Shelton warned lower parking would mean more density. Architects Steve Goodwin and Steve Cornell urged downtown design guidelines and a landmarks commission.
- CC-1 zone parking requirements Discussed
- CC-1 zone architectural design elements Discussed
August 2021
Tue, Aug 24 · City Council
Council approves up to $2 million sales tax rebate to keep Doug Smith dealership, rejects 1-stall-per-unit parking for downtown micro-apartments
On a 4-1 vote, with Councilmember Rob Shelton opposed, the American Fork City Council approved a performance-based deal returning up to $2 million in sales tax over 10 years to Doug Smith Auto for dealership expansion, after staff said the dealer might leave. The council denied, 4-0, an appeal seeking one parking stall per unit for Lake City Flats, a 109-unit micro-apartment building at 95 N. Barratt Ave.; Councilmember Staci Carroll, whose husband is one of the developers, recused. It also approved the Lake City Row development agreement and a $160,900 contract to rehabilitate the Hospital Well.
- Zone change at 860 East 930 South, PI-1 to PC Planned Community Pending
- Lake City Row master plan amendment development agreement Approved · 5-0
- Appeal of Planning Commission denial of Lake City Flats micro-apartments, 95 N. Barratt Ave. Denied · 4-0
- Fee schedule: inspection cancellation and reinspection fees Approved · 5-0
- Forfeiture of Connectionz Acquisition durability bond, 231 N. 825 East Approved · 5-0
Tue, Aug 17 · City Council work session · Canceled
City Council work session canceled
Tue, Aug 10 · City Council
Council annexes 26-acre North Bench parcel into TOD, sends downtown design rules back for rework
The American Fork City Council annexed 26.02 acres at 800 West 500 South into the transit-oriented development zone and approved final plats for Stonecreek Plat G, the Walton townhomes on Quality Drive and a third-phase Roderick Enterprises industrial site plan. It unanimously denied a draft of downtown CC-1 design provisions, asking for fewer required building materials and clearer window rules, and adopted a revised procurement policy.
- Zone change at 860 East 930 South Withdrawn
- North Bench Annexation, 26.02 acres at 800 West 500 South Approved · 5-0
- BioLife Plasma improvements accepted and retainer released, 632 N. 900 West Approved · 5-0
- Lake City Row master plan amendment and development agreement Withdrawn
- Stonecreek Plat G Conservation PUD final plat, about 350 West 900 South Approved with conditions · 5-0
Tue, Aug 3 · City Council work session
Council reviews procurement rewrite raising council-ratification threshold to $50,000
Finance Officer Anna Montoya presented a rewrite of American Fork's 2017 procurement policy that raises the no-bid limit to $2,500, requires competitive bids and council ratification above $50,000, and adds exceptions including professional services and superior products. Council members also listed priorities for state legislators: protecting local zoning, help paying for pressurized irrigation meters, and concerns about the proposed Utah Lake Authority.
- Procurement policy rewrite Discussed
- Legislative priorities Discussed
July 2021
Tue, Jul 27 · City Council
Council tables developer's bid to shrink TOD retail requirement, hires railroad to design 300 West-Pacific Drive intersection
The American Fork City Council tabled a Crescent Communities request to limit the transit core's 25% ground-floor commercial requirement to a few main streets, after developer representative Mike Hathorne said 19 other developers had walked away over the rule; the Planning Commission had recommended against it. The council approved site plans for a KeyBank at Crossroads on Main Street and a Maverik at 500 East Auto Mall Drive, the 64-lot Dixie Farms Plat F-1, and a reimbursement agreement for Union Pacific to help design a 300 West-Pacific Drive intersection the city hopes will lead to removing the tracks.
- Kesler Subdivision durability retainer released, 435 E. 200 North Approved · 5-0
- KeyBank / Crossroads at AF Phase 2 site plan, about 607 W. Main St. Approved with conditions · 5-0
- Dixie Farms Plat F-1 final plat, about 900 South 900 West Approved with conditions · 5-0
- Maverik site plan, 500 East Auto Mall Drive Approved with conditions · 5-0
- Ratification of payments July 7-20, 2021, and purchases over $25,000 Approved · 5-0
Tue, Jul 13 · City Council
Council awards $1.8 million road contract to sole bidder Geneva Rock, rezones land for 48 apartments over Carroll's objection
The American Fork City Council awarded Geneva Rock Products, the only bidder, a $1,805,403.60 contract for the FY22 road rehabilitation of 1120 North, 300 North and 850 East. It rezoned about 2 acres at 400 South 600 East for Wasatch Residential Group apartments on a 4-1 vote, with Councilmember Staci Carroll opposed, and approved a deal with Dixie Farms developer Blue Peak Holdings to build Lakeshore Drive with the city paying for upsizing. The council also put a PARC tax opinion question on the November ballot and approved an interim transportation map over Councilmember Rob Shelton's objection.
- Zone change at 361 E. 980 North from RA-1 to PR-3.0 Approved · 5-0
- Wasatch Residential Group zone change at 400 South 600 East from GC-2 to PC Approved · 4-1
- Rockwell Ranch Block 3 Phase 2 improvements guarantee released, 500 South 1030 West Approved · 5-0
- Notice of acceptance for Apollo Burger public improvements, 504 N. 900 West Approved · 5-0
- Lake City Row development agreement Withdrawn
June 2021
Tue, Jun 22 · City Council
Council adopts fiscal 2022 budget with no tax rate increase, hires investment adviser for city's $66 million in reserves
The American Fork City Council adopted the fiscal 2022 budget and accepted the county's certified property tax rate, budgeting $583,638 in property tax for bond payments; no one spoke at the budget hearings. It hired Moreton Asset Management to invest part of roughly $66 million the city keeps in the state treasurer's pool, and asked residents to cut lawn watering by a third amid drought. The council also accepted a $150,000 state grant for Boat Harbor improvements and approved this year's PARC tax grants.
- Notice of acceptance, Rockwell Ranch Block 1 Phase 1 public improvements, 1100 West 350 South Approved · 5-0
- Certified tax rate for fiscal 2022 Approved · 5-0
- Ratification of payments June 2-15, 2021, and purchases over $25,000 Approved · 5-0
- Water conservation measures resolution Approved · 5-0
- Investment advisory contract with Moreton Asset Management Approved · 5-0
Tue, Jun 15 · City Council work session
Council hears drought outlook, settles on asking residents to cut lawn watering by a third
In a work session, American Fork's water superintendent told the City Council residents had saved 276 million gallons of irrigation water compared with last year but the city would soon have to run its drinking-water wells around the clock to keep sprinklers going. Council members debated the governor's call for two-day watering, enforcement and a goal of ending the use of culinary water for irrigation, and agreed to keep the three-day schedule while asking for a 33% cut. They also reviewed about $250,000 in second-round PARC tax grants, including $100,000 for pickleball courts at Hindley Park.
- Drought water conservation plan for pressurized irrigation Discussed
- PARC Tax Advisory Board second-round allocations Discussed
Tue, Jun 8 · City Council
Council rejects apartment owner's bid for lower water and sewer rates, annexes 19 acres near 950 North
The American Fork City Council unanimously denied the Fields at Timpanogos apartments' appeal to be billed for water and sewer on actual use rather than per unit, saying the consultant-set residential rates must apply to all apartments. It annexed 19.4 acres at about 950 North 650 West as Searle Annexation #3 and started the process for a PARC tax renewal question on the November ballot. Councilmember Staci Carroll was absent.
- Searle Annexation #3, 19.369 acres at about 950 North 650 West Approved · 4-0
- Mount Timpanogos View Subdivision improvements guarantee released, 1500 North Alpine Highway Approved · 4-0
- Rockwell Ranch Block 1 Phase 2 improvements guarantee released, 1060 West 420 South Approved · 4-0
- Rockwell Ranch Block 3 Phase 1 improvements guarantee released, 1060 West 420 South Approved · 4-0
- Rockwell Ranch Block 5 Phase 1 improvements guarantee released, 1050 West 600 South Approved · 4-0
Tue, Jun 1 · City Council work session
Council previews $103 million budget, leans against property tax increase this year
In a work session, the American Fork City Council reviewed a tentative fiscal 2022 budget of $103 million in spending against $74 million in revenue, drawing down reserves for water and utility projects, with 18.5 new positions mostly in public safety. Most council members agreed to put off a property tax increase for a year despite Councilmember Rob Shelton's warnings about the general fund's reliance on sales tax. Staff said 200 South construction bids could go out in August if funding is secured.
- Fiscal 2022 budget book review Discussed
- Fiscal 2022 strategic plan update Discussed
May 2021
Tue, May 25 · City Council
Council approves Lake City Row plan change over objections it skipped review, hires engineers for three road projects
The American Fork City Council voted 4-1 to amend the Lake City Row planned community to allow flex office-warehouse space and about 300 fewer homes, though the Planning Commission had recommended denial and the developer's new presentation was not in the packet; Councilmember Kevin Barnes voted no. The council hired CRS Engineers to design the 700 North Connection and a 300 West-Pacific Drive signal and Civil Science to design a 1100 South-500 East signal, and approved federal and MAG funding agreements for the Art Dye Trail and 700 North. It also created a city audit committee.
- Amended Lake City Row concept plan, about 860 E. 620 South Approved with conditions · 4-1
- Calvary condominium conversion, 338 E. State Road Approved · 5-0
- Ratification of payments May 5-18, 2021, and purchases over $25,000 Approved · 5-0
- Partial vacation of 900 West right-of-way, 350 South to 620 South Approved · 5-0
- Art Dye Trail federal aid agreement Approved · 5-0
Tue, May 18 · City Council work session
Council questions downtown housing rules, reviews drought plan
In a work session, the American Fork City Council reviewed new CC-1 downtown zoning that allows apartments with no density cap as long as parking is met, with Councilmember Rob Shelton warning downtown streets cannot handle the traffic and asking for a minimum parcel size and tighter design rules. Staff also presented a draft water shortage plan that aims to stop using drinking-water wells to supplement the irrigation system.
- Water shortage contingency plan draft Discussed
- CC-1 downtown zone changes allowing housing Discussed
Tue, May 11 · City Council
Council approves up to $940,038 developer reimbursement for 500 East-1700 South, adopts tentative budget
The American Fork City Council approved a reimbursement agreement of up to $940,038 with Phelon Lakeland LLC for road and utility improvements along 500 East and 1700 South and a development agreement for Meadows at American Fork Phase 2. It adopted a $27.3 million tentative general fund budget, with Councilmember Rob Shelton listing six issues, including a property tax increase, he wants discussed before the final vote June 22.
- Furry Tails Transfurmations durability retainer released, 55 E. 400 North Approved · 5-0
- Grove Creek Plaza improvements guarantee released, 358 N. 1100 East Approved · 5-0
- Development agreement for Meadows at American Fork Phase 2 Approved · 5-0
- Autumn Crest Phase 1 Plat E final plat, about 930 E. 1040 North Approved · 5-0
- Ratification of payments April 28-May 4, 2021, and purchases over $25,000 Approved · 5-0
Tue, May 4 · City Council work session
Council previews fee changes, backs early PARC tax renewal vote, weighs uses for $3.7 million in federal aid
In a work session, the American Fork City Council reviewed proposed fee changes including a 4% garbage increase, higher holiday burial fees and an end to library overdue fines. Council members agreed to pursue a 2021 ballot vote to renew the PARC tax before it lapses in 2023 and discussed spending an expected $3.7 million in American Rescue Plan money, leaning toward water metering or broadband.
- Fiscal 2022 fee schedule changes Discussed
- Renewal of the PARC tax Discussed
- American Rescue Plan Act funds Discussed
April 2021
Thu, Apr 29 · City Council
Council appoints Ryan Hunter to fill Barbara Christiansen's seat after mayor breaks tie
The American Fork City Council appointed Ryan Hunter to serve the rest of the late Councilmember Barbara Christiansen's term through 2021, choosing from 11 applicants. A motion to appoint former Councilmember Heidi Rodeback, who did not plan to run in the fall, failed 2-2 after Mayor Bradley Frost broke the tie, saying he wanted someone who would continue on the council; Hunter was then approved 4-0 and sworn in.
- Appointment to fill vacant council seat: Ryan Hunter chosen Approved · 4-0
Tue, Apr 27 · City Council
Council rewrites park land broker deal, rezones 717 W. Main for KeyBank and In-N-Out drive-thru
The American Fork City Council revised its agreement with Mountain West Commercial to broker purchases of park and open space land, after Councilmember Rob Shelton urged quick action to buy south-side land for parks, a fire station and wells before prices rise. It rezoned 717 W. Main St. so In-N-Out can reroute its drive-thru with a KeyBank beside it, approved this year's PARC tax grants, and heard KT Dental's owners complain they must pay for utility work skipped when their lot was subdivided in 2017.
- Zone change at 1155 E. 300 North from RA-1 to R1-9,000 Approved · 4-0
- Land use and zone change at 717 W. Main St. for KeyBank and In-N-Out drive-thru fix Approved · 4-0
- Rockwell Ranch Block 1 Phase 1 guarantee release ($123,860.50) Withdrawn
- King & McCleary Subdivision Plat A, 230 W. Main St. Approved · 4-0
- KT Dental site plan, 332 S. 500 East Approved · 4-0
Tue, Apr 20 · City Council work session
Council reviews $37 million in capital requests, PARC grants including Art Dye dog park
Meeting electronically, the American Fork City Council reviewed the PARC board's 2020-21 grants, including $68,000 for a dog park at Art Dye Park and $55,000 for a library children's room, and a preview of the fiscal 2022 budget. Staff trimmed $37 million in capital requests to a list led by $8.7 million for Fire Station 52 and $2.6 million for road maintenance, and proposed five firefighter positions because the city's station is the busiest in Utah County.
- Fiscal 2022 capital projects, general fund, fleet and RDA budgets Discussed
- PARC Tax Advisory Board 2020-21 grant recommendations Discussed
Tue, Apr 13 · City Council
Council mourns Councilmember Barbara Christiansen, hires broker to find park land
The American Fork City Council opened with tributes to Councilmember Barbara Christiansen, who died recently. It approved a non-exclusive agreement with Mountain West Commercial to help buy park and open space land, an $85,000 UDOT grant for a transit circulator study, an amended developer reimbursement for 1100 South and a revised on-call engineering contract capped at $100,000 a year per firm. It also declared city property at 90 N. Church St. surplus.
- Durability retainers released for JCW's, Osmond Retail Plaza and Wasatch-Savage Subdivision Phase 1B Approved · 4-0
- Notice of acceptance, 1100 West Phase 1 road project, 1100 West 200 South Approved · 4-0
- Ratification of payments March 17-April 6, 2021, and purchases over $25,000 Approved · 4-0
- Amended 1100 South reimbursement agreement with GB AF Industrial Investment LLC Approved · 4-0
- Water banking agreement with Layne Downs for 7.75 acre-feet Approved · 4-0
March 2021
Tue, Mar 30 · City Council work session
Council hears canyon water could hit 92-year low, agrees to ask residents not to water before May 1
Meeting electronically, the American Fork City Council heard that snowpack feeding the city's pressurized irrigation system was 40-50% of normal and that the city may get only half its Deer Creek water. Council members agreed to ask residents and large water users to voluntarily wait until May 1 to start sprinklers, and staff said metering is the long-term fix, with $6 million budgeted for it. The council also previewed fiscal 2022 utility budgets with no water or sewer rate increases.
- Drought outlook and irrigation conservation Discussed
- Fiscal 2022 utility fund budgets Discussed
Tue, Mar 23 · City Council
Council rezones land near 760 North 200 East, buys permitting software
Meeting electronically, the American Fork City Council rezoned property at 760 N. 200 East for a residential development with trail and road dedications and moved ahead with the Searle Annexation #3. It approved Cityworks permitting software and a $27,000 setup contract with Centricity GIS. Resident Laurel Shelley urged the council to stop rezoning for apartments, and sign company owner Colton Bain said the city enforces electronic sign rules unevenly.
- Zone change at 760 N. 200 East from RA-1 to R1-9,000 Approved with conditions · 4-0
- Zone change at 349 S. 100 West from GC-2 to PI-1 Approved · 4-0
- Intent to annex Searle Annexation #3, 19.39 acres Approved · 4-0
- Ratification of payments March 3-16, 2021, and purchases over $25,000 Approved · 4-0
- Water banking agreement with Troy Monty for 1 acre-foot Approved · 4-0
Tue, Mar 16 · City Council work session
Council begins budget review, approves lease of 90 N. Church St.
Meeting electronically, the American Fork City Council began fiscal 2022 budget work with the Fitness Center, broadband, IT and cemetery funds, hearing the Fitness Center needs a 32% general fund subsidy. In a brief special session it approved a lease of city property at 90 N. Church St. after talks with the Harrington Center for the Arts.
- Fiscal 2022 Fitness Center, broadband, IT and perpetual care funds Discussed
- Lease of 90 N. Church St. Approved · 4-0
Tue, Mar 9 · City Council
Council approves developer reimbursements on 500 East, 600 East and TOD roads
Meeting electronically, the American Fork City Council approved reimbursing Roderick Catalyst up to $108,060.33 for 500 East improvements and Wasatch Residential Group up to $64,397.40 for work on 600 East and 620 South, plus two pioneering agreements for White Horse Developers' road and utility work near 1100 West in the TOD area. It also approved banking 133 acre-feet of water rights. The 24-minute meeting had no public comment.
- Ratification of payments Feb. 17-March 2, 2021, and purchases over $25,000 Approved · 5-0
- Water banking agreement with NBFF Property LLC and Olive Tree Enterprises LLC for 133.194 acre-feet Approved · 5-0
- Reimbursement agreement with Wasatch Residential Group for 600 East and 620 South Approved · 5-0
- Reimbursement agreement with Roderick Catalyst for 500 East Approved · 5-0
- Pioneering agreement for White Horse Developers, 1100 West and 620 South Approved · 5-0
Tue, Mar 2 · City Council work session
Council reviews Harrington Center lease tied to downtown Opportunity Zone project
In a special work session, the American Fork City Council heard police describe crime prevention through building design and debated a lease of city property at 90 N. Church St. to the Harrington Center for the Arts, part of an Opportunity Zone redevelopment of the adjacent arts center buildings. Council members and staff said other property owners and an existing shared-parking agreement had to be addressed before the lease could be signed.
- Lease of 90 N. Church St. to Harrington Center for the Arts Discussed
- Crime prevention through environmental design (CPTED) Discussed
February 2021
Tue, Feb 23 · City Council
Council lets TOD apartment builders consolidate required retail, but sets 75% build-out deadline
Meeting electronically, the American Fork City Council changed transit-oriented development rules so apartment projects off 200 South can put their required ground-floor commercial space in one building, which must be finished by the time 75% of the homes are built, and approved the Kelton Apartments plat that reserves a corner commercial lot. Developers had asked the council to drop the deadline. The council also rezoned land at 50 E. 1100 South for office-warehouses and held hearings on three west-side annexations.
- Land use and zone change at about 50 E. 1100 South for office-warehouse Approved · 5-0
- 860 Place Plat A improvements guarantee released, 480 S. 860 East Approved · 5-0
- Fields of Timpanogos Apartments durability retainer released, 300 S. 650 East Approved · 5-0
- Perry Flex Development durability retainer released, 277 S. 740 East Approved · 5-0
- Kelton Apartments Phase 1 final plat, about 1100 West 250 South Approved · 5-0
Tue, Feb 16 · City Council work session · Canceled
City Council work session canceled
Thu, Feb 11 · City Council work session
Council weighs first property tax increase since 2009 at budget retreat
At a two-day budget workshop at Fox Hollow Golf Course, American Fork City Council members and department heads reviewed projected growth to about 64,500 residents in 20 years and the staff, space and equipment it will require. Several council members said a property tax increase, the first since 2009, must be seriously considered, while Mayor Brad Frost opposed raising taxes during the pandemic. Staff reported $8.5 million in Fire Station 52 bonds, $25.9 million in state water funding and a $10 million pressurized irrigation meter project.
- Property tax and utility cost comparison Discussed
- FY2021 capital projects and budget status Discussed
- FY2022 capital outlook and strategic goals Discussed
- 5-10-20 year resource outlook and department needs Discussed
Tue, Feb 9 · City Council
Council backs preserving county equestrian park, adopts massage business rules
Meeting electronically, the American Fork City Council passed a resolution supporting preservation of the North Utah County Equestrian Park against proposed recreation center development, adopted licensing rules for massage businesses aimed at human trafficking, and extended the Inner Block Cottage overlay to 440 S. 100 East on condition the city gets right-of-way for widening 100 East. It also approved a 200 South improvements agreement with AF Utah LLC and Castlewood AF Apartments and a pioneering agreement with VHD LLC for 570 West.
- Intent to annex ABF Property, 9.47 acres Approved · 5-0
- Intent to annex GWZT Property, 6.49 acres Approved · 5-0
- Inner Block Cottage overlay extended to 440 S. 100 East Approved with conditions · 5-0
- Abundant Brands Warehouse improvements guarantee released, 472 E. Elm St. Approved · 5-0
- Krieger Storage durability retainer released, 326 S. 860 East Approved · 5-0
Tue, Feb 2 · City Council work session
Council reviews mid-year PARC tax spending
In a brief electronic work session, the American Fork City Council reviewed mid-year reports on 2020-21 PARC tax spending by the city and the Timpanogos Arts Foundation, which received a $47,000 award. Councilmember Rob Shelton asked for the Art Dye Park bond amortization schedule.
January 2021
Tue, Jan 26 · City Council
Council approves $2.4 million in TOD road reimbursements to White Horse Developers
With two members absent, the American Fork City Council approved two agreements to reimburse White Horse Developers up to $1.68 million and $747,000 for road and utility work along 1100 West in the transit-oriented development area. It tabled the Kelton Apartments plat until the TOD code can be changed to let developers consolidate required commercial space, and adopted new council rules of procedure and towing regulations.
- Vintaro 1-C Phase 2 durability retainer released, 860 E. 340 South Approved · 3-0
- Kelton Apartments Phase 1 final plat tabled pending TOD code change Tabled · 3-0
- Serene Meadows Plat B final plat, 157 S. 270 West Circle Approved · 3-0
- Ratification of payments Jan. 6-19, 2021, and purchases over $25,000 Approved · 3-0
- Reimbursement agreement with White Horse Developers, 1100 West and 350 South Approved · 3-0
Tue, Jan 19 · City Council work session
Council reviews five-year road plan, says funding falls short
In a nearly four-hour electronic work session, the American Fork City Council reviewed a five-year street plan built on about $2.5 million a year, which staff said would not improve the city's overall road condition, and discussed a possible property tax increase or road fee. Alpine School District officials gave their annual update, and council members urged the district to join a proposed CRA to fund infrastructure in the TOD area. The council also reviewed new rules of procedure.
- Five-year street improvement plan Discussed
- Council rules and procedures Discussed
Tue, Jan 12 · City Council
Council accepts clean audit, starts three west-side annexations
Meeting electronically, the American Fork City Council accepted the city's fiscal 2020 audit, which found no internal control problems but flagged a deficit in the broadband fund. It accepted petitions for three annexations totaling about 71 acres west of 800 West, approved reimbursing Woodside Homes up to $62,701 for 700 South improvements, revised a Union Pacific agreement for a 200 South water line, and released a $1.49 million durability retainer for 900 West.
- Intent to annex AF Utah LLC Addition, 19.40 acres Approved · 5-0
- Intent to annex Silverado Annexation, 26.04 acres Approved · 5-0
- Intent to annex North Binch Annexation, 26.02 acres Approved · 5-0
- Gardner Batt Warehouse improvements guarantee released, 398 E. 1100 South Approved · 5-0
- 900 West 1.1 durability retainer released, 900 West 200-350 South Approved · 5-0
Tue, Jan 5 · City Council work session · Canceled
City Council work session canceled
December 2020
Tue, Dec 8 · City Council
Council awards $291,038 Art Dye Park roundabout contract, approves $1.2 million Roderick reimbursement and Rockwell Ranch plats
The American Fork City Council awarded Jordan Valley Construction a $291,038 contract to build a roundabout and parking improvements at Art Dye Park and approved an amended reimbursement agreement of up to $1,225,276.43 with Roderick Enterprises for road and utility upsizing at 500 East and 1500 South. The council also bought right-of-way for the 1100 West corridor in the transit-oriented development area, rezoned 1156 E. 300 North to professional office, and approved several Rockwell Ranch townhome and condo plats despite concerns about traffic on 200 South.
- 1156 E. 300 North general plan amendment and rezone to professional office Approved · 5-0
- Rockwell Ranch final plats, Blocks 2, 3 and 4 Approved · 5-0
- Stonecreek Plat F final plat Approved · 5-0
- 860 Apartments subdivision plat, 802 E. Quality Drive Approved · 5-0
- Release of improvement durability retainers; ratification of payments Approved · 5-0
Tue, Dec 1 · City Council work session
Council, planners debate expanding downtown CC-1 zone; UDOT says State Street widening construction likely in 2024
In a joint work session with the Planning Commission, council members debated where to draw the boundaries of the downtown CC-1 zone, which was recently opened to high-density housing, with several favoring a line along back property lines to protect homes on 100 South. UDOT project manager Eric Mason said right-of-way costs on the State Street (US-89) widening from Pleasant Grove to 500 East used up the original funding and construction is now expected in spring 2024. Staff also reported on strategic goals including a possible property tax increase, citywide fiber and the 200 South CRA.
- Downtown CC-1 zone boundaries (joint with Planning Commission) Discussed
- UDOT update on State Street (US-89) widening Discussed
November 2020
Tue, Nov 24 · City Council
Council adopts budget amendments, hires Peterson Consulting at $42,200 a year
With two members absent, the American Fork City Council approved amendments to the 2020-21 budget, a $42,200-a-year consulting agreement with Peterson Consulting Group of Utah, a water banking agreement with Roderick Enterprises for 32.446 acre-feet and a county Communities That Care prevention grant agreement. The council also cut a PARC tax distribution to Alpine Community Theater to $10,000 and approved the Grove Creek Plaza office plat.
- Grove Creek Plaza final plat, 358 N. 1100 East Approved with conditions · 3-0
- Durability retainer releases; ratification of payments Approved · 3-0
- Water banking agreement with Roderick Enterprises Approved · 3-0
- Amendments to fiscal 2021 budget Approved · 3-0
- Utah County agreement for Communities That Care prevention grant Approved · 3-0
Tue, Nov 17 · City Council work session
Harrington Center backers seek city land and partial Church Street closure for arts campus; fire chief raises safety concerns
Leaders of the Harrington Center for the Arts asked the American Fork City Council for city land and a partial closure of Church Street to build a studio theater and civic plaza beside the historic 1903 Harrington School, which an opportunity-zone investor group would renovate. Council members were enthusiastic, calling it the best downtown revitalization proposal yet, but Fire Chief Aaron Brems and Police Chief Darren Falslev warned of parking, access and noise problems next to the city's busiest fire station. The council also backed pursuing a county boat harbor grant of about $1.3 million to $1.5 million with a 50% match.
- Harrington Center for the Arts long-term facility proposal Discussed
- Additional PARC tax money for Alpine Community Theater Discussed
- Utah County TRCC grant for American Fork boat harbor Discussed
October 2020
Tue, Oct 27 · City Council
Council approves $1 million in White Horse sewer and road agreements for Rockwell Ranch, splits 4-1 on Timp Hollow plat
The American Fork City Council approved a $363,366 reimbursement agreement and a $640,106 pioneering agreement with White Horse Developers for off-site sewer and road improvements serving the Rockwell Ranch development near 1100 West and 200 South. Over Council Member Staci Carroll's no vote, it approved the Timp Hollow Plat D subdivision despite a planning commissioner's objection to walls and double-fronted homes on 1100 North. The council also lowered the land-use designation near 65 E. 400 South from high to medium density over a mobile home park owner's objection and bought Cityworks software and setup for $50,000.
- 65 E. 400 South land-use map amendment, high to medium density Approved · 5-0
- 165 E. 300 North rezone, R1-7500 to R2-7500 Approved · 5-0
- Bishop Storage commercial site plan, 16 W. 1500 South Approved with conditions · 5-0
- Timp Hollow Plat D final plat, 1030 N. 1150 East Approved with conditions · 4-1
- Durability retainer release; ratification of payments Approved · 5-0
Tue, Oct 20 · City Council work session
Council agrees to negotiate for 4.2-acre Kester parcel next to boat harbor
American Fork council members agreed to pursue negotiations with landowner Joel Kester for a roughly 4.2-acre parcel just north of the boat harbor near 1800 S. 100 West, which he has offered at a discount or partly as a donation. They also weighed whether to accept a roughly $1.44 million county TRCC grant for boat harbor improvements that would need a city match, with Council Member Rob Shelton questioning spending millions at the harbor while algae bloom warnings keep people away.
- 700/740 North connector road No action
- Possible purchase of Kester open-space parcel near boat harbor Discussed
- County TRCC grant for boat harbor master plan Discussed
Tue, Oct 13 · City Council
Council awards $13.7 million in water main contracts, opens downtown CC-1 zone to housing on 4-1 vote
The American Fork City Council awarded Condie Construction a $10.36 million contract for the 36-inch water main project and B.D. Bush Excavation a $3.38 million contract for the 200 South water main, both funded through a state Division of Water Resources bond. On a 4-1 vote, with Council Member Rob Shelton opposed over traffic concerns, it amended the downtown CC-1 zone to allow apartments above or beside businesses and dropped a proposed two-story height cap at the zone's edges. The council also hired Franson Civil Engineers for $400,000 of river rehabilitation environmental work and brought SIRQ on as construction manager for Fire Station 52.
- Children's Justice Center rezone, 96 S. 100 East Approved · 5-0
- Roderick Catalyst Subdivision Phase 2 final plat Approved with conditions · 5-0
- Rockwell Ranch Block 3 Phase 1 and Block 5 Phase 1 plats Approved with conditions · 5-0
- Durability retainer releases for Easton Park and Kastell von Schmuhl; payments Approved · 5-0
- Patterson Construction reimbursement for Peak Meadows Approved · 5-0
Tue, Oct 6 · City Council work session
Transit planners pick bus rapid transit through American Fork; council splits on downtown route
UDOT and UTA planners told the American Fork City Council the Central Corridor study selected bus rapid transit from Lehi to Provo, largely on the old rail corridor, and asked how buses should get from Pacific Drive to Main Street; council members split among State Street, 100 West, 300 West and Church Street. Public Works Director Scott Sensanbaugher said the 200 South widening design is done but lacks construction money and private land, while a new water line will start right away.
- Central Corridor bus rapid transit study Discussed
- 200 South widening update Discussed
September 2020
Tue, Sep 22 · City Council
Council denies Blackhurst high-density rezone at 440 S. 100 East as spot zoning
The American Fork City Council unanimously denied a request to change the land-use designation and rezone a nearly 2-acre property at 440 S. 100 East to high density for townhomes, with members calling it spot zoning and saying twin homes allowed under current zoning fit the neighborhood. The council also accepted road dedication plats for 1100 West in the Edgewater area, approved UTA and Union Pacific crossing agreements for new water lines on 200 South and Main Street, and renewed UDOT's statewide utility license.
- Blackhurst property land use amendment and rezone, 440 S. 100 East Denied · 5-0
- Stonecreek annexation, 25.31 acres at 300 W. 1100 South No action
- Bond and retainer releases; payments Approved · 5-0
- Water banking agreement for ABF Real Estate Approved · 5-0
- Road dedication plats for 1100 West at 620 South and 350 South Approved · 5-0
Tue, Sep 15 · City Council work session
Parks committee presses for south-side parks as city falls 57 acres short; disc golf safety at Art Dye reviewed
Members of the Parks and Recreation Committee told the American Fork City Council the fast-growing south side has no city parks, and staff said the city is 57 acres below its park standard and would need about $17 million just to buy that land, with only about $3.8 million available in the park fund. The mayor asked the committee to update the parks master plan first. The council also discussed safety at the Art Dye Park disc golf course after a player's disc injured a pedestrian.
- Parks level of service and south-side park needs (with Parks and Recreation Committee) Discussed
- Art Dye Park disc golf course safety Discussed
Tue, Sep 8 · City Council
Council approves Bach and Ritchie 860 apartments, $450,900 water line contract; tables Blackhurst rezone
The American Fork City Council approved site plans for the Bach Apartments and the Ritchie American Fork 860 Apartments in the Vest annexation area near 860 East and 620 South, awarded R. Cherrington Enterprises a $450,900 contract to replace water service lines on 100 East, and lifted the development moratorium south of Pioneer Crossing. It tabled the Blackhurst rezone at 440 S. 100 East over spot-zoning concerns and denied a reimbursement agreement with Wagscap LLC after the city found it could do the 500 East work for less.
- Blackhurst property land use amendment and rezone, 440 S. 100 East Tabled · 5-0
- Repeal of development moratorium south of Pioneer Crossing Approved · 5-0
- Bach Apartments site plan, 740 E. 620 South Approved with conditions · 5-0
- American Fork Apartments final plat, 850 W. 250 South Approved with conditions · 4-0-1
- Easton Park Phase 5 plat, 547 S. 860 East Approved with conditions · 5-0
Tue, Sep 1 · City Council work session
Envision Utah presents Utah Valley growth vision; council gets open meetings training
Envision Utah presented results of its Valley Visioning project, which drew input from more than 11,000 Utah County residents and projects the county's population will double by 2050, and outlined goals on transportation, housing, open space, agriculture, water, education and air. Legal Counsel Cherylyn Egner gave the council its annual open and public meetings training, including rules for electronic meetings without an anchor location.
- Annual open and public meetings training Discussed
August 2020
Tue, Aug 25 · City Council
Council approves more Rockwell Ranch plats as Shelton presses for 200 South plan
The American Fork City Council approved two more phases of the Rockwell Ranch development in the TOD zone, including 40 condominium units, after Council Member Rob Shelton said the city should not keep approving projects along 200 South without a timeline for road improvements; staff said owners there will not sell right-of-way for a trail. The council also widened front-yard utility easements to 10 feet, re-approved a Rocky Mountain Power easement, and tabled the American Fork Apartments plat.
- Land use amendment to Public Facilities at 1730 N. North County Boulevard Approved · 5-0
- American Fork Apartments final plat, 850 W. 250 South Tabled · 5-0
- Searle Meadows Lot 25 amendment, 1051 N. 700 West Circle Approved with conditions · 5-0
- Rockwell Ranch Block 1 Phase 1 condo plats A-D and Block 1 Phase 2 townhome plat Approved with conditions · 5-0
- Payments; amended MOU with Utah County Approved · 5-0
Tue, Aug 18 · City Council work session · Canceled
Council work session canceled
Tue, Aug 11 · City Council
Council rezones 126 N. Grant Ave. to commercial, approves Stonecreek Plat E and Edgewater townhomes
The American Fork City Council rezoned property at 126 N. Grant Ave. from high-density residential to the downtown CC-1 commercial zone after Council Member Rob Shelton questioned commercial "creep" north of Main Street. It approved a 64-lot Stonecreek Plat E, Edgewater townhome plats and a Rockwell Ranch phase in the TOD area, a Qelo LLC reimbursement agreement for 900 West water and road upsizing, and a $159,500 sewer rehabilitation contract with Insituform Technologies.
- 126 N. Grant Ave. land use amendment and rezone to CC-1 Approved · 5-0
- Davies 500 East office warehouse site plan, 450 E. Auto Mall Drive Approved with conditions · 5-0
- Edgewater Townhomes Plats 1-3, 1130 W. 330 South Approved with conditions · 5-0
- Rockwell Ranch Block 1 Phase 1, 16 lots Approved with conditions · 5-0
- Stonecreek Plat E Conservation PUD, 64 lots Approved with conditions · 5-0
Tue, Aug 4 · City Council work session
Consultants urge full-time manager for downtown revitalization; council starts with allowing downtown housing
Consultants Randy Sant and Todd Brightwell presented a downtown American Fork revitalization strategy calling for a full-time project manager, an advisory committee, possible smaller CRAs and tools such as opportunity zones. Council members agreed to have planners draft code changes allowing housing downtown first but split on hiring a dedicated staff member.
July 2020
Tue, Jul 28 · City Council
Residents question $29.5 million water bond at hearing; council requires burying overhead power lines in new developments
At a required public hearing on American Fork's plan to issue up to $29.5 million in water revenue bonds, resident SuEllen Denison and 16 others submitted comments, many asking why older neighborhoods with roads damaged by earlier pressurized irrigation work are not being fixed first; staff said the bonds would be repaid with impact and development fees. The council also required developers to bury overhead utility lines next to their projects and approved the Savage Apartments/Parc on 5th Phase 2 site plan.
- Savage Apartments/Parc on 5th Phase 2 site plan, 620 S. 600 East Approved with conditions · 5-0
- Kirkham Place Plat A, 329 W. Main St. Approved with conditions · 5-0
- Public hearing on up to $29.5 million Water Revenue Bonds, Series 2020 Discussed
- Vacation of excess 200 South right-of-way, 1100 West to 1150 West Approved · 5-0
- Rocky Mountain Power easement at 275 E. 200 North Approved · 5-0
Tue, Jul 21 · City Council work session
Staff lays out $25.8 million water line and well plan behind bond; consultants pitch downtown revitalization
Finance Officer Anna Montoya walked the council through the $25.8 million water transmission line and south-side well project to be financed mostly through a state Board of Water Resources loan, with about $4.7 million paid from cash and impact-fee reserves and roughly $22 million financed; staff said no water rate increase is needed. Consultants Randy Sant, Todd Brightwell and Nick Dall presented a downtown revitalization plan calling for a project manager, a redevelopment area and use of the Opportunity Zone, and staff presented the state auditor's fraud risk assessment (310 of 395, moderate risk).
- Water infrastructure bond presentation Discussed
Tue, Jul 14 · City Council
Council keeps 2.25 parking spaces per apartment over Carroll's objection; Karen Kester named treasurer
The council cleaned up its off-street parking table but kept the 2.25-spaces-per-unit standard for multifamily housing on a 4-1 vote, with Staci Carroll opposed because she favored lower ratios for small units. It appointed Karen Kester city treasurer, rezoned a home at 280 N. North County Blvd. to professional office, approved escrow bonds for Edgewater North and The Yard, and made electronic-meeting rules permanent for emergencies. Staff reported MAG grant funding for two roundabouts.
- General plan amendment, 280 N. North County Blvd. Approved · 5-0
- Rezone 280 N. North County Blvd. to PO-1 Approved · 5-0
- Ratify payments June 17-July 7 and purchases over $25,000 Approved · 5-0
- Water banking agreement with Michael S. Loveridge Approved · 5-0
- Escrow bond agreement for Edgewater North subdivision Approved · 5-0
June 2020
Tue, Jun 30 · City Council
Council overturns Planning Commission, approves American Eagle Ready Mix concrete plant 4-1; adopts FY2021 budget and $29.5 million water bond parameters
On appeal, the council overturned the Planning Commission's denial of the American Eagle Ready Mix concrete batch plant near 1700 South 500 East, approving its site plan 4-1 with added conditions (8-foot wall, evergreen trees, covered conveyors, full paving within six months); Rob Shelton voted no. Neighbor Roderick Enterprises, building a Class A office project to the north, had argued the plant was far larger than represented to air quality regulators. The council also adopted the fiscal 2021 budget, the fee schedule, a Coronavirus Relief Fund agreement with Utah County, parameters for up to $29.5 million in water revenue and refunding bonds, and terminated UTOPIA's right-of-way access agreement.
- Consent agenda: improvement guarantee releases Approved · 5-0
- Appeal: American Eagle Ready Mix site plan, about 1700 S. 500 East Approved with conditions · 4-1
- 2020-21 general fee schedule Approved · 5-0
- Lakeshore Landing Plats A-J final plats Approved with conditions · 5-0
- Mitchell Farms Plat C final plat Approved with conditions · 5-0
Tue, Jun 23 · City Council · Canceled
Council meeting canceled
Tue, Jun 16 · City Council
Residents call for police reforms; council keeps certified tax rate and ends Gold Cross ambulance contract
In a brief special session, written comments urged police reforms including an elected civilian review board, body cameras at all times and implicit-bias training. The council accepted Utah County's certified tax rate (no tax increase) with $760,393 budgeted for debt service, terminated the 2015 ambulance contract with Gold Cross Services, and accepted Mount Timpanogos View Subdivision improvements. A Coronavirus Relief Fund agreement was pulled while mayors negotiated with the county.
- Notice of acceptance, Mount Timpanogos View Subdivision Approved · 5-0
- Certified tax rate for FY2021 Approved · 4-0-1
- Coronavirus Relief Fund interlocal agreement (pulled) Continued
- Termination of Gold Cross Services ambulance agreement Approved · 4-0-1
Tue, Jun 9 · City Council
Council approves reimbursing developer for new 900 West signal by Costco over Carroll's traffic objections; renews Chamber economic development deal
Over Staci Carroll's objection that a new traffic light between State Street and the existing signal would fall well short of UDOT's quarter-mile spacing guideline, the council voted 4-1 to approve a reimbursement agreement with JKG, LLC for 900 West improvements including the signal near Costco. It also approved a 700 South reimbursement agreement with Woodside Homes, a revised 620/700 South road cross section, a pick-up of public safety Tier II retirement contributions and a renewed economic development contract with the Chamber of Commerce that adds downtown revitalization tasks.
- Ratify payments May 20-June 2 and purchases over $25,000 Approved · 5-0
- Reimbursement agreement with JKG, LLC for 900 West improvements and signal near Costco Approved · 4-1
- Reimbursement agreement with Woodside Homes for 700 South improvements Approved · 5-0
- Escrow bond agreement with Capital Community Bank and Jean Shoaee Approved · 5-0
- Economic development and services agreement with Chamber of Commerce Approved · 5-0
Tue, Jun 2 · City Council work session
$102 million budget leans on $28 million water line and $8.4 million fire station; council presses for infrastructure plan
Finance Officer Anna Montoya presented a $102 million citywide fiscal 2021 budget, including a $23 million General Fund and more than $55 million in capital projects, led by a roughly $28 million water line and an $8.4 million fire station. Rob Shelton pushed for a comprehensive five-year infrastructure plan and questioned cutting water line repairs while the water fund held about $13 million; council members debated a $2 million placeholder for a pressurized irrigation pump and land. Jibe Media presented the new city brand style guide, and staff reviewed the RDA budget and proposed fee changes.
- Proposed 2020-21 fee schedule Discussed
- FY2021 RDA budget Discussed
- FY2021 city budget review Discussed
May 2020
Tue, May 26 · City Council
Council divides $920,000 in PARC tax grants, requires arts foundation to match admin funds; denies 900 West site plan
With Mayor Frost absent and Clark Taylor presiding, the council approved fiscal 2019-20 PARC tax disbursements of about $920,000, shifting $6,400 to the New Friends Quilting Circle for sewing machines and requiring the Timpanogos Arts Foundation to match its $47,000 administrative allocation dollar for dollar. It denied a commercial site plan at 64 N. 900 West that the Planning Commission had recommended denying, extended Dixie Farms approvals, adopted fireworks restrictions and updated floodplain and sign rules.
- Consent agenda: minutes and improvement guarantee releases Approved · 5-0
- Commercial site plan at 64 N. 900 West Denied · 5-0
- Extension of Dixie Farms Plats A, B, C, D and G approvals Approved · 5-0
- Ratify payments May 6-19 and purchases over $25,000 Approved · 5-0
- FY2019-20 PARC tax disbursements Approved · 5-0
Tue, May 19 · City Council work session
PARC board pulls $150,000 from Boat Harbor; council weighs whether to match $1.4 million county grant
The PARC tax advisory board redistributed $150,000 once earmarked to match a Utah County grant for the American Fork Boat Harbor, restoring arts groups and the Quail Cove restroom; Clark Taylor said he would vote against putting PARC money into the harbor. The council heard quarterly PARC project and Timpanogos Arts Foundation updates (Art Dye fields delayed by a sod shortage) and reviewed fiscal 2021 strategic goals including a possible property tax increase, a five-year infrastructure plan, a fiber survey and funding 200 South.
- Quarter 3 PARC tax project update Discussed
- Proposed PARC tax allocations and Boat Harbor Discussed
Tue, May 12 · City Council
Kilgore wins $2.3 million road rehabilitation contract; council adopts tentative budget and TOD cycle-track road design
The council awarded Kilgore Contracting a $2,326,246.15 contract for the fiscal 2020-21 pavement rehabilitation project, about 8% under the engineer's estimate, adopted the tentative fiscal 2021 budget, and approved a new 620/700 South road cross section with one-way cycle tracks on a 4-1 vote (Staci Carroll no). It also approved a revised Central Utah 911 dispatch agreement adding Pleasant Grove, and named City Administrator David Bunker interim treasurer 4-1, with Rob Shelton opposed over checks and balances.
- Consent agenda: minutes and improvement guarantee releases Approved · 5-0
- Ratify payments April 22-May 5 and purchases over $25,000 Approved · 5-0
- FY2021 tentative budget Approved · 5-0
- 620/700 South cross section with cycle track Approved · 4-1
- FY2020-21 pavement rehabilitation contract to Kilgore Contracting Approved · 5-0
Tue, May 5 · City Council work session
Council balks at matching county's $1.45 million Boat Harbor grant; budget assumes sales tax drop to $7.7 million
Council members questioned spending about $700,000 in PARC tax and impact fees to match a $1.45 million Utah County tourism tax grant for the $2.9 million first phase of Boat Harbor improvements, saying residents rarely use the harbor; Clark Taylor agreed to take their concerns back to the PARC committee. Developer Buck Swaney defended shared parking for Lake City Row, and staff presented a fiscal 2021 General Fund cut to $22.7 million on an expected sales tax drop from $9 million to $7.7 million.
- Lake City Row memorandum of understanding Discussed
- FY2021 General Fund and enterprise fund budgets Discussed
- PARC tax recommendations and Boat Harbor matching funds Discussed
Tue, May 5 · City Council
Council eases south-of-I-15 development moratorium, letting pending projects build roads and utilities; approves seven TOD-area plats
A week after halting development south of I-15 because water lines cannot serve more growth, the council replaced the moratorium with a version that lets pending projects install roads, utilities and lighting and lets projects with final approvals get building permits, while still barring new applications and most new buildings until water line funding is secured. It then approved the seven plats it had tabled April 28, including Edgewater North, The Yard, Stonecreek Plat D and Dixie Farms, and an MOU on parking for Lake City Row.
- AF 10 Combined Project Plats A, B and C Approved with conditions · 5-0
- AF PD South Plat A Conservation PUD Approved with conditions · 5-0
- Dixie Farms Plats E-1, E-2, F-1 and F-2 Approved with conditions · 5-0
- Lakeland Industrial Park final plat (4 lots) Approved with conditions · 5-0
- Loveridge Subdivision Plat A (2 lots) Approved with conditions · 5-0
April 2020
Tue, Apr 28 · City Council
Council halts new development south of I-15 for up to six months, citing overloaded water lines; tables seven plats
Citing a Horrocks Engineers analysis that water lines south of I-15 would exceed safe velocities, the council unanimously adopted a temporary land use regulation barring new development applications and subdivision approvals south of Pioneer Crossing and I-15 for up to six months, and tabled seven pending plats. Developers including White Horse wrote that they had installed water and sewer lines and were owed about $700,000 in reimbursements. The council also denied an office rezone at 700 North 900 West that neighbors opposed.
- Land use amendment at 700 North 900 West (denied) Denied · 5-0
- Rezone at 700 North 900 West to PO-1 (denied) Denied · 5-0
- Rezone at 508 S. Storrs Ave. to R-1-9,000 Approved · 5-0
- Consent agenda: improvement guarantee releases Approved · 5-0
- Seven plats south of I-15 tabled Tabled · 5-0
Tue, Apr 21 · City Council work session
COVID-19 shrinks PARC tax pot to $920,000; council first hears of $3 million Boat Harbor plan; capital budget trimmed
The PARC tax advisory board presented $920,000 in recommended grants, down $230,000 because of COVID-19, including $150,000 toward a $3 million Boat Harbor project that council members said they were hearing about for the first time. Staff then walked through fiscal 2021 water, sewer and capital budgets: an $18.34 million water line financed 85% by a state loan, a $1.5 million Bureau of Reclamation grant for pressurized irrigation meters, $8.4 million in public safety bonds expected at about 1.8%, and $1.96 million for pavement management, which Rob Shelton said should be $500,000 higher.
- FY2021 water, sewer, perpetual care, capital, broadband and IT budgets Discussed
- PARC tax advisory board recommendations Discussed
Tue, Apr 14 · City Council
Blalock and Partners hired to design Fire Station 52 for $278,450; council tables Lake City Row parking deal
The council hired Blalock and Partners for $278,450 to design Fire Station 52 after staff scored seven proposals, and tabled a memorandum of understanding allowing reduced parking at Lake City Row until a work session, with Clark Taylor and Barbara Christiansen skeptical that reduced parking ever works. It also accepted a watershed agreement for American Fork River rehabilitation studies and approved a UDOT signal and access agreement on 500 East.
- Consent agenda: improvement guarantee releases Approved · 5-0
- Lake City Row memorandum of understanding (tabled) Tabled · 5-0
- Ratify payments March 24-April 7 and purchases over $25,000 Approved · 5-0
- Watershed agreement for American Fork River rehabilitation Approved · 5-0
- Fire Station 52 architectural design contract to Blalock and Partners Approved · 5-0
March 2020
Tue, Mar 31 · City Council
In first all-electronic meeting, council amends budget and hires Kilgore for $267,476 860 East road work
Meeting by Zoom for the first time, the council adopted fiscal 2020 budget amendments and awarded Kilgore Contracting $267,476.30 to rebuild the middle of 860 East in the Egg Farm EDA, on the condition that the mayor first ask the adjacent landowner, Price, whether it will improve its side at the same time. It also approved a reimbursement agreement for Furry Tail Transformations and a Rocky Mountain Power easement at Art Dye Park.
- Public hearing on FY2020 budget amendments No action
- Ratify payments March 3-24 and purchases over $25,000 Approved · 5-0
- FY2020 budget amendments Approved · 5-0
- Reimbursement agreement with Furry Tail Transformations Approved · 5-0
- 860 East road improvements contract to Kilgore Contracting Approved with conditions · 5-0
Tue, Mar 17 · City Council · Canceled
Council meeting canceled
Tue, Mar 10 · City Council
Mayor breaks tie to require ground-floor commercial on 200 South in TOD; Knife River gets $577,800 Main Street water line
With Clark Taylor absent, Mayor Frost broke a 2-2 tie to require that buildings fronting 200 South in the TOD mixed-use core devote the equivalent of their ground floor to non-residential uses; Kevin Barnes and Rob Shelton voted no. The council adopted 2020 sewer, pressurized irrigation and culinary water master plans and impact fee facilities plans, tabled the transportation plan, approved IFA Subdivision No. 2 and a Bank of America/Apollo Burger site plan 3-1 over Staci Carroll's concerns about a new 900 West signal, and awarded Knife River a $577,800 West Main Street water line contract.
- Rezone 1254 E. 300 North to PO-1 Professional Office Approved with conditions · 4-0
- 2020 Sanitary Sewer Master Plan and Impact Fee Facilities Plan Approved · 4-0
- 2020 Pressurized Irrigation Master Plan and IFFP Approved with conditions · 4-0
- 2020 Culinary Water Master Plan and IFFP Approved with conditions · 4-0
- Transportation and Trails Master Plan and IFFP (tabled) Tabled · 4-0
Tue, Mar 3 · City Council work session
Staff explains impact fee update; storm drain fund sits on $9 million
City Administrator David Bunker briefed the council on updating impact fees with consultant Zions, using new master plans, with adoption expected after a meeting with home builders and a 90-day notice period. Finance Director Anna Montoya reviewed sanitation and storm drain budgets: recycling charges barely cover Republic Services' contract and the storm drain fund holds about $9 million because capital work has lagged.
- Impact fee update Discussed
- FY2021 sanitation, storm drain and fleet funds Discussed
February 2020
Thu, Feb 27 · City Council work session
Budget retreat: $67 million in project requests, Art Dye Park $600,000 over budget, council eyes property tax increase
At a two-day budget retreat (Feb. 27-28), staff reported $67 million in requested capital projects, Art Dye Park improvements about $600,000 over budget mainly because of a scorekeeper's tower, and a General Fund reserve about $1 million short of the policy minimum. Council members named Fire Station 52, roads and fiber their top priorities, and three favored a truth-in-taxation property tax hearing. Public Works warned the 36-inch water line must be funded or development slowed.
- Capital project status and requests Discussed
- Debt capacity, fund balance and department big ideas Discussed
Tue, Feb 25 · City Council work session
Council narrows new city logo to two concepts
Jibe Media showed three logo concepts on shirts, hats, flags and vehicles; council members dropped the abstract Concept 2, with most favoring the hub-and-mountains Concept 1 and Mayor Frost favoring the canyon design, Concept 3. Concept 1 was adopted that evening.
Tue, Feb 25 · City Council
Council picks new city logo, approves Roderick reimbursement agreement for 1500 South and 500 East
The council adopted Jibe Media's "Concept 1" hub-and-mountains design as the new city logo, approved a reimbursement agreement with Roderick Enterprises for system improvements along 1500 South and 500 East, and approved Davies Dental at 291 N. 300 East. It tabled a rezone near the hospital at 1254 E. 300 North over a needed second hospital access road.
- Rezone 1254 E. 300 North to PO-1 (tabled) Tabled · 5-0
- Davies Dental Subdivision Plat A Approved with conditions · 5-0
- Davies Dental site plan Approved with conditions · 5-0
- Ratify payments Feb. 4-18 and purchases over $25,000 Approved · 5-0
- Reimbursement agreement with Roderick Enterprises, 1500 South and 500 East Approved · 5-0
Tue, Feb 18 · City Council work session
PARC tax groups report; consultant says downtown revival needs $100,000-$150,000 a year
PARC tax grant recipients gave mid-year reports, and the council agreed to let the library use set-aside PARC money for architect design of a children's space and to let the Harrington Center seek extra concert funding. Consultant Randy Sant presented a downtown economic development plan he said would need a project manager and $100,000 to $150,000 a year for five to seven years. Cody Hill presented a long-range financial model projecting a $5 million gap by 2040 even with a pegged property tax rate, and the council leaned toward phasing sewer rates to cost of service over 10 years, with schools billed as commercial users.
- Sewer rate study, continued Discussed
- Long-range financial forecast model Discussed
Tue, Feb 11 · City Council
Council annexes Houle property, sets $80 short-term rental license fee and adopts 2018 building codes
The council honored K-9 Officer Reyna Pedro with a HERO Award. It annexed 0.60 acres at about 935 East 50 South into the R-1-9,000 zone, set an $80 short-term rental business license fee, approved a Dollar Tree site plan at 648 East State Street, adopted the 2018 international building codes, approved a narrower TOD Neighborhood Collector cross section with landscaped verges, and hired Innovative Design Concepts to build the city float for 2020 through 2022. All votes were unanimous. A closed session covered litigation and land acquisition.
- Houle Annexation Approved · 5-0
- Consent agenda: improvement and landscaping guarantee releases for Savage Apartments and Savage Subdivision Approved · 5-0
- Short-term rental business license fee Approved · 5-0
- Dollar Tree commercial site plan Approved with conditions · 5-0
- City payments Jan. 21 to Feb. 4 and purchases over $25,000 Approved · 5-0
Tue, Feb 4 · City Council work session
Council narrows city logo choices; sewer study proposes meter-based commercial rates
With Kevin Barnes and Clark Taylor listed absent, the council narrowed Jibe Media's rebranding options to three logos. Bowen Collins & Associates presented a sewer rate study recommending 2.7% revenue increases every other year starting in fiscal 2022, a discount for multi-unit buildings and commercial rates based on meter size. Parks Director Derric Rykert reported on the CSACO fitness center study and asked to hire an architect, and staff proposed simplifying the TOD neighborhood collector street section.
- Sewer rate study Discussed
- TOD neighborhood collector street cross section Discussed
- Fitness center study by CSACO Discussed
January 2020
Tue, Jan 28 · City Council
Council adopts short-term rental rules, annexes Axley-Way land and hires Horrocks for $252,000 in design work
The council annexed 20.649 acres near 900 South 500 East (Axley-Way) into the GC-2 and PI-1 zones and replaced its short-term rental ordinance with owner-occupancy rules effective March 1. It amended the Eddington Estates infrastructure agreement at $0.23 a square foot for a mineral bond treatment, approved a Rotary Park backstop agreement with Providence Hall Charter School and a settlement with Jeffrey and Suzette Mitchell, and hired Horrocks Engineers for sewer bursting and lining design ($45,691) and culinary water transmission design ($206,288). All votes were unanimous.
- Axley-Way Annexation Approved · 5-0
- Amended agreement accepting Eddington Estates infrastructure Approved with conditions · 5-0
- City payments Jan. 7 to Jan. 21 and purchases over $25,000 Approved · 5-0
- Utility easement at 900 West 620 South Approved · 5-0
- FY2020 sewer bursting and lining design contract Approved · 5-0
Tue, Jan 21 · City Council work session
Developer Ardero pitches Utah's first public improvement district for roads south of I-15
With Kevin Barnes and Clark Taylor absent, the council heard developer Shaun Johnson of Ardero propose a public improvement district (PID) to borrow about $7 million against a new property tax levy to build master-plan roads such as 900 West, 700 West and Lakeshore Drive south of the freeway, with city impact fees repaying the upsizing share. Carroll worried about shifting the cost to future homeowners and Shelton about more than $50 million in impact-fee-backed infrastructure debt. The council also reviewed rebranding logos, the victim advocate's annual report and the neighborhood collector street section.
- Public improvement district memorandum of understanding with Ardero Discussed
- Neighborhood collector street cross section Discussed
- Domestic violence victim advocate annual report Discussed
Tue, Jan 14 · City Council
Council adopts Patriot Station CRA plan; utility credit for public safety staff passes 4-1
Mayor Frost gave his State of the City address. The council adopted the Patriot Station Community Reinvestment Project Area Plan, which will fund 200 South improvements, distributed $30,000 in excess 2018-19 PARC tax revenue, approved a memorandum of understanding with Providence Hall Charter School for a new Rotary Park backstop, and voted 4-1 (Rob Shelton no) to give full-time front-line public safety employees a utility bill credit. Public hearings were held on the Axley-Way and American Fork South Stake annexations.
- Public hearing: Axley-Way Annexation Discussed
- Public hearing: American Fork South Stake Annexation Discussed
- Patriot Station Community Reinvestment Project Area Plan Approved · 5-0
- Utility credit for front-line public safety employees Approved · 4-1
- City payments Dec. 3 to Jan. 7 Approved · 5-0
Tue, Jan 7 · City Council work session
Council backs temporary trail and lights on 200 South; Shelton floats development moratorium
Staff proposed temporary safety fixes along 200 South near the FrontRunner station (an asphalt trail, about 10 lights, a crosswalk with flashing beacons) for under $25,000 from the road fund, while the permanent widening waits on the CRA, with design due in May and construction possibly from spring 2021 to 2022. Rob Shelton said a development moratorium might be needed if the CRA was not approved within three or four months; Mayor Frost called that a last resort.
- Temporary improvements along 200 South Discussed
Tue, Jan 7 · City Council
Town hall explains TOD, Patriot Station CRA and property taxes; residents press on 200 South and density
The city held a town hall after a contentious CRA hearing. Senior Planner Adam Olsen described the roughly 500-acre TOD around the FrontRunner station. Cody Hill of Lewis Young Robertson & Burningham explained the Patriot Station CRA budget over 20 years: $17.8 million for 200 South infrastructure and roads, $3.9 million for affordable housing and $1.9 million for legal and administrative costs. City Administrator David Bunker explained the certified tax rate. Residents raised the school district's share, water, high density next to farms, traffic on 300 West and 200 South, parking and meeting notice.
- Town hall on TOD, Patriot Station CRA and certified tax rate No action
Mon, Jan 6 · City Council
Barnes, Shelton and Taylor sworn in to new council terms
City Recorder Terilyn Lurker swore in Kevin Barnes, Rob Shelton and Clark Taylor to four-year council terms. Each thanked their families, and Mayor Frost praised the council and noted Amazon had considered the political climate in choosing American Fork.
- Oath of office for council members No action