Council presses legislators on 200 South traffic, water reuse and station-area housing rules
December 3, 2024, 4:00 p.m. · American Fork City Administration Conference Room, 51 E. Main St.
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.
From the approved minutes.
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| Discussion with state legislators | Discussed |
| Annual open meetings training | Discussed |
Agenda, item by item
Item 1 · Other
Discussion with state legislators
Discussed
Topics included the school district split and Senate Bill 221, school fees, the station area plan due by end of 2025 and its 50-units-per-acre minimum near the FrontRunner platform (City Administrator David Bunker said structured parking at $20,000-$30,000 a stall makes projects pencil out poorly), the 200 South corridor and Meadows flyover that UDOT treats as local, east-west traffic from Saratoga Springs and Eagle Mountain, TSSD's water reuse application (hearing Dec. 12, 2024), proposed Utah Lake phosphorus limits of 0.1 ppm that Bunker said could cost a billion dollars at treatment plants, and governmental immunity for contracted city attorneys.
Item 2 · Presentation
PARC tax survey results, Y2 Analytics
Discussed
Kyrene Gibb of Y2 Analytics reported a survey of 412 residents (margin of error 4.8 points, fielded Oct. 29-Nov. 17, 2024): 61% aware of PARC, 71% support, 46% rate city services excellent or good. Residents would put the most money in parks and recreation; top requests were rec center upgrades, pickleball, trail connections, restrooms and an all-abilities playground. Some residents said arts and culture get too much.
- ContractAmount not given to Y2 Analytics
Item 3 · Presentation
Steel Days 2024 report, Chamber of Commerce
Discussed
Josh Walker of the Chamber reported on Steel Days. Carnival tickets will rise to $1.50. City departments logged about 1,300 hours; beyond $20,000 for fireworks, the city paid $23,000 in other Steel Days costs.
- Payment$20,000 to American Fork Chamber of Commerce
- Payment$23,000
Item 4 · Other
Annual open meetings training
Discussed
Legal counsel Cherylyn Egner reviewed open and closed meeting rules and electronic messaging limits.