[{"_1":2,"_115":-5,"_116":-5},"loaderData",{"_3":4,"_26":27},"root",{"_5":6,"_17":10,"_18":19,"_20":21,"_22":10,"_23":-5,"_24":-5,"_25":10},"user",{"_7":8,"_9":10,"_11":10,"_12":-5,"_13":-5,"_14":15,"_16":-5},"roles",[],"isAuthenticated",false,"isPremium","planName","subscriptionStatus","featureFlags",{},"insightsBudget","isDevelopmentHost","userPreferences",{},"recaptchaSiteKey","6LcvOJcUAAAAAHsB-gPGfGktcRlKpH7OTIU_dMTD","isImpersonating","impersonation","affiliateStatus","isFreedomPortal","routes/v2/article/layout",{"_28":29,"_30":31},"notFound",true,"relatedArticles",[32,75,85,95,105],{"_33":34,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":40,"_41":42,"_43":44,"_45":46,"_47":48,"_49":50,"_51":52,"_53":-5,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":59,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":65,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},"mediaId",6528896,"mediaKeyId","5025134-14f6abb94676e839c82812bf9151ac8e","parentId",5025134,"title","City applied for state funds for secondary water meters, exploring NRCS match and Twin Creek mitigation","audioSeconds",43,"startMs",2278299,"endMs",2322000,"viewUrl","/Search/View?dp=1&key=5025134-14f6abb94676e839c82812bf9151ac8e&start=2278&end=2322","thumbnailUrl","https://d352y6ypj4mjo3.cloudfront.net/AudioPlaceholder.png","articleUrl","/articles/6528896/Utah/City-applied-for-state-funds-for-secondary-water-meters-exploring-NRCS-match-and-Twin-Creek-mitigation","mediaUrl","author","Mount Pleasant City Council","date","2025-06-10T18:30:00Z","article","Mount Pleasant staff told the council the city applied for an exception for secondary irrigation meters and received state funds but has found in many cases it is not feasible to install meters in individual backyards. Staff discussed seeking a variance and using state funds as part of the matching funds for a Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) program.

Bryce (staff) said the variance path could allow the city to use meters that measure inflow to the city rather than putting meters behind every backyard tap. He also said the city hoped to use $2,000,000 in state funds as part of the match for NRCS funding to support irrigation coverage and related improvements.

Staff added that NRCS interest could include work on Twin Creek, where installing additional infrastructure could help reduce flood risk and effectively take parts of town out of a mapped flood zone. Council members were told that planning and implementation are moving slowly but that staff are pursuing coordination with NRCS and state programs.

Ending: Staff will continue to explore variance options, NRCS match opportunities and site-specific feasibility; no formal vote or funding appropriation was recorded at the meeting.","mediaType","Audio","parentTitle","June 10, 2025 Regular City Council Amended Agenda - June 10 2025 Regular City Council B","oneSentenceSummary","Staff reported receiving state funds for secondary irrigation meters, said in-yard installation is often infeasible, and discussed using state funds as part of a match for an NRCS program and potential flood mitigation at Twin Creek.","taxTitle","Mount Pleasant, Sanpete County, Utah","taxId",80055,"location","Utah","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":50,"_51":82,"_53":-5,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":83,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":84,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6528901,"Summer reading, movie night and Fourth of July week scheduled; library turnout high",315,1030110,1345780,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5025134-14f6abb94676e839c82812bf9151ac8e&start=1030&end=1345","/articles/6528901/Utah/Summer-reading-movie-night-and-Fourth-of-July-week-scheduled-library-turnout-high","Council members and staff reported on summer programming and a multi-day Fourth of July schedule, noting strong turnout at the library and plans for events in the park and at the rodeo grounds.

A staff member reported the library's summer reading kickoff drew about 150 children on the previous night. Council members said that turnout was encouraging and that the library and other partners are drawing families to summer activities.

Debbie and other staff outlined the Fourth of July week: library events on Monday; a movie-in-the-park on Tuesday sponsored by Centriccom, which will also supply a trailer with Wi-Fi; a family night at the rodeo grounds on Wednesday; food trucks and an early concert in the park on Thursday at 6:00 p.m.; and the usual activities on the Fourth. The council discussed logistics, including water and ground preparation at the rodeo arena and volunteer coordination. One council member said the city is considering charging $5 for all-day access to bounce houses through a different vendor.

Staff said they had applied for an exception on secondary irrigation meters and that the state had provided funds for the program; however, staff also said in many cases it is not feasible to put meters in individual backyards and the city is exploring variances and alternative approaches.

Ending: Staff and volunteers will continue to organize the scheduled week of events and report any changes or needs to the council; there was no vote taken.","Staff and councilmembers reviewed recent strong attendance at the library's summer reading program, confirmed a week of Fourth of July activities including movie night, concert and rodeo events, and described event logistics and sponsorship.",{"_33":86,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":87,"_41":88,"_43":89,"_45":90,"_47":91,"_49":50,"_51":92,"_53":-5,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":93,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":94,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6528906,"Council questions paying $25,000 for park impact-fee study; seeks alternatives",89,1714035,1803175,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5025134-14f6abb94676e839c82812bf9151ac8e&start=1714&end=1803","/articles/6528906/Utah/Council-questions-paying-25000-for-park-impact-fee-study-seeks-alternatives","Council members discussed a consultant's estimate of about $25,000 to complete a required park impact-fee study and expressed skepticism about paying that amount without exploring alternatives.

A staff speaker reported Justin's estimate that the study would cost around $25,000. Several council members questioned whether the city could perform a smaller-scale analysis in-house or identify other lower-cost approaches rather than paying a consultant. One member said the cost felt like \"mobilization\" and questioned whether the city would receive substantive results for that price.

Council members noted that to adopt an impact fee the city must have a study that justifies the fee and outlines how it will be used; staff confirmed a study is required to set the allowable fee amount. Several council members expressed reluctance to pay the full consultant estimate and asked staff to research other options, including internal analysis or more limited scopes, before committing funds.

Ending: Staff were asked to review the ordinance and return with options and cost estimates; no vote or contract award was recorded at the meeting.","Council members debated whether to pay an estimated $25,000 for a consultant study to establish a park impact fee and discussed lower-cost alternatives or internal approaches.",{"_33":96,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":97,"_41":98,"_43":99,"_45":100,"_47":101,"_49":50,"_51":102,"_53":-5,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":103,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":104,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6528910,"Council reviews prioritized road list, irrigation casing and plan to leverage $486,000 road budget",279,967029,1246990,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5025134-14f6abb94676e839c82812bf9151ac8e&start=967&end=1246","/articles/6528910/Utah/Council-reviews-prioritized-road-list-irrigation-casing-and-plan-to-leverage-486000-road-budget","Council discussion focused on prioritizing roads for next year's work, coordinating irrigation trunk-line casing ahead of paving, and using the city's road fund to leverage grants and a likely bond for a larger project next spring.

Council member Rodney (identified in the meeting as speaking for public works priorities) said staff and consultants are finalizing an updated draft transportation plan and recommended projects that include Main Street, First North (from the mortuary to Second East), the road by the Sinclair station and sections of 99 East and 500 South. Staff emphasized that irrigation trunk lines and crossings should be cased before road construction so future digging will not conflict with new pavement.

A staff speaker reported the current road budget balance at $486,000 and suggested that those dollars be used as local match or leverage for grant applications and a bond to cover larger-scale rebuilds. The council discussed using annual maintenance funding for repairs while reserving some funds to meet bond payments, noting the city typically receives about $400,000 a year for roads and that choices must be made between full rebuilds and maintenance.

Council members said they expect to assemble a grant proposal for the Community Impact Board (CIB) and hope to have a draft for council review before the next meeting. Staff urged planning casing and utility coordination in the coming months and indicated that contractors performing road work could be asked to include casing installation as part of contracts.

One speaker mentioned an estimated big-project figure in the discussion but the transcript was unclear about the exact dollar amount being referenced. Staff and council indicated the goal is to put together a significant road project in the spring and to use a bond in addition to grants and the road fund to cover the cost.

Ending: Staff expect to circulate a draft plan for council review and pursue grant opportunities; no formal vote or appropriation was recorded during this discussion.","Council members discussed a prioritized list of road projects, coordinating irrigation trunk-line casing before paving, and using the city's $486,000 road budget plus grants and likely bonds to leverage a large spring project.",{"_33":106,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":107,"_41":108,"_43":109,"_45":110,"_47":111,"_49":50,"_51":112,"_53":-5,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":113,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":114,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6528915,"City discusses enforcing 72-hour parking rule, nuisance ordinances and trailer residency",309,47365,357125,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5025134-14f6abb94676e839c82812bf9151ac8e&start=47&end=357","/articles/6528915/Utah/City-discusses-enforcing-72-hour-parking-rule-nuisance-ordinances-and-trailer-residency","Mount Pleasant council members and staff discussed stepped-up enforcement of the city's rules on abandoned and long-term parked vehicles, the use of nuisance ordinances to address overgrown lots and junk, and gaps in the city's rules for people living in trailers.

Council member Paul opened the item as part of his report and asked staff about vehicles parked across the city. City staff member Kevin said he had reviewed the applicable portion of city code and said: \"I will double check to make sure I looked at that code section of the city code about a month ago. And if my memory serves me correctly, that is a remedy that the city does have.\" Kevin described a typical enforcement sequence: post notice on the vehicle, mail a notice to the registered owner and, if the vehicle is not removed, impound it.

The council recalled the specific local rules discussed during the meeting: a 72-hour limit on continuous street parking for an inactive or unlicensed vehicle and a separate ordinance that treats overgrown lots, junk and trash as nuisances eligible for enforcement. Council members said stickers or window notices are already used as an initial step. One member recounted a personal experience with impound fees and said the city's 72-hour rule is in place so vehicles can't remain for long periods.

Staff noted there is no ordinance that explicitly addresses people living in trailers under all circumstances, and the council discussed a related 29-day limit referenced in existing local rules. One council member said some trailers on city property had been present for years, and staff confirmed litigation is pending in at least one case tied to vehicles and trailers. Kevin told the council he had filed abandoned-vehicle actions and that two trailers in question are already in court.

The council discussed enforcement options beyond impoundment, including sending nuisance abatement letters, issuing fix-it tickets that can be dismissed after compliance, hiring contractors to clean properties deemed unsafe or hazardous and placing the cost as a lien on the property tax roll. Staff cautioned that collecting those charges later is a challenge. The group also noted common complaints about uneven enforcement'residents pointing to many vehicles when only a few are cited.

The discussion included these operational points: the city can post notices on vehicles, mail to registered owners, issue fix-it tickets that allow dismissal upon compliance, use nuisance ordinances to address weeds and junk on private property, and pursue civil remedies that can lead to a lien on property for cleanup costs. Staff said judges have previously dismissed some nuisance citations when notice procedures were inadequate, and that the city has used \"fix-it\" tickets successfully in prior instances to secure compliance.

Council direction: staff were asked to confirm enforcement options and legal procedures (notice requirements, fix-it ticket use, and property-lien processes) and to proceed where appropriate on the vehicles and trailers currently in court. No formal vote was recorded.

Ending: City staff indicated they would verify code citations, continue enforcement on vehicles where possible and return with follow-up details to the council.","Council members and staff discussed enforcing the city's 72-hour parking rule, nuisance ordinances, how to handle trailers and vehicles used as housing, and options to collect remediation costs.","actionData","errors"]

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City applied for state funds for secondary water meters, exploring NRCS match and Twin Creek mitigation

Summer reading, movie night and Fourth of July week scheduled; library turnout high

Council questions paying $25,000 for park impact-fee study; seeks alternatives

Council reviews prioritized road list, irrigation casing and plan to leverage $486,000 road budget

City discusses enforcing 72-hour parking rule, nuisance ordinances and trailer residency