Pickleball players win 6 a.m. park start; council sets Boat Harbor passes at $75 resident, $125 nonresident
June 10, 2025, 7:00 p.m. · American Fork City Hall, 31 N. Church St.
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.
From the approved minutes.
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| Public hearings: fiscal 2026 budget and municipal officer compensation | No action |
| Guarantee releases, liquor license and payments | Approved · 5-0 |
| 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 |
| Fiscal 2026 general fee schedule | Approved with conditions · 5-0 |
| Closed session on real estate | Approved · 5-0 |
Agenda, item by item
Item PH · Budget
Public hearings: fiscal 2026 budget and municipal officer compensation
No action
No comments. Bunker explained new state law requires disclosure of raises for officers such as the treasurer and administrator; the mayor and council receive no increase.
Item 2 · Presentation
Manager of the Year award to David Bunker
No action
Utah City and County Management Association award, presented by Ken Leetham and Andy Welch.
Item Consent 5-8 · Development
Guarantee releases, liquor license and payments
Approved · 5-0
Released $99,349.50 construction guarantee for Walton Lane Townhomes (841 E. 700 South) and $26,140.75 durability retainer for 860 Place Plat B (400 S. 860 East); liquor license for Mr. and Mrs. Crab Juicy Seafood & Bar, 466 N. 900 West Suite C; ratified payments May 21-June 3 and purchases over $50,000.
Item 1 · City code
Public disturbance code amendment (Sections 9.15.010-.020)
Approved · 5-0
Allows park activity starting at 6 a.m. after Hindley Park pickleball players were reported to police, and exempts Fox Hollow Golf Course maintenance. Ordinance 2025-06-18.
Item 2 · City code
Stormwater system design standards (Section 13.94.040)
Approved with conditions · 5-0
Requires individual-lot retention/detention on plats, owner responsibility for runoff and current geotechnical reports. The council dropped Planning Commission language (proposed by Commissioner Bruce Frandsen) requiring proof downstream water users were notified and agreed; John said it gets sticky with sloughs on the south side. Added 'subject to section (3)' to (D)(4). Ordinance 2025-06-19.
Item 3 · Taxes and fees
Fiscal 2026 general fee schedule
Approved with conditions · 5-0
Boat Harbor annual pass set at $75 residents and $125 nonresidents (about 80% of pass holders are residents; Lindon charges $100 flat, Saratoga Springs $50/$75). Resolution 2025-06-10R.
- Boat Harbor annual pass: $75 resident / $125 nonresident
Item 4 · Other
Closed session on real estate
Approved · 5-0
8:29-8:59 p.m.; sale or purchase of real estate.
What residents said
Early-morning park hours for pickleballAcquiring Fitzen property for Centennial Park
Steve Lemon, with about 15 pickleball players, asked to start play at Hindley Park at 6 a.m. because police were called; Tami Lemon thanked the council for Hindley Park restrooms. David Brailsford asked the city to acquire the fire-destroyed Fitzen home property to expand Centennial Park.