Council weighs parking fixes for crowded TOD streets as 900 West restriping looms
September 3, 2024, 4:00 p.m. · American Fork City Administration Conference Room, 51 E. Main St.
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).
From the approved minutes.
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| Transportation utility fees | No action |
| Parking agreements and landlord agreements in TOD area | Discussed |
Agenda, item by item
Item 1 · Presentation
Mountainland Association of Governments services
Discussed
MAG Executive Director Michelle Carroll described technical-assistance planning grants ($50,000-$300,000), Wasatch Choice Vision, CDBG, small business loans, weatherization and housing rehab; MAG aging staff discussed Meals on Wheels and the senior center, which draws seniors from other cities. Development Services Director Patrick O'Brien said MAG gave the city more than $300,000 in 18 months for the station area plan, now in Phase II. MAG said Pioneer Crossing will get a flex-lane project.
- Grant$300,000 to Mountainland Association of Governments
Item 2 · Taxes and fees
Transportation utility fees
No action
Skipped; the mayor wanted more data.
Item 3 · Roads and utilities
Parking agreements and landlord agreements in TOD area
Discussed
Public Works Director Sam Kelly said restriping 900 West to keep 26 feet clear for fire trucks would remove 35 stalls; options include alternating on-street parking, 28 stalls in open-space parcels (about $114,000) or 134 stalls ($402,000). The parcels are HOA open space over a TSSD easement, not city-owned. City Administrator David Bunker proposed barring future developments from charging residents for on-site parking and floated a small park on 620 South. Kelly planned microsurfacing this fall and chip seal in spring. The mayor said funding would come in next year's budget unless the council amends it.
- Budget$114,000
- Budget$402,000
- 900 West restriping: 35 stalls removed
- Option: 28 stalls in open space, ~$114,000
- Option: 134 stalls, ~$402,000