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\"If we wait until Rail Runner units are built for a traffic study, it will be too late,\" Amanda Esplin said during public comment, reflecting a frequent neighborhood plea that the city evaluate post-occupancy traffic flows before approving additional units. Ben Stevenson asked the council to \"pause any future phases or expansions of this development until these key conditions are met,\" listing completion, occupancy and a new traffic study as his three conditions.

Council discussion later focused on near-term, measurable steps to address residents' safety concerns. Public Works staff recommended radar speed-feedback signs as a low-cost way to gather baseline data about vehicle volumes and speeds; a staff representative said each sign runs about $4,000 and that existing units could be installed quickly. \"Put a couple of these radar units, okay, in there, and not only we'll give them the feedback ... but Bridal can pull down the data that tells us how many cars went through there,\" Mayor Dan Doy said during deliberations, urging decisions guided by data rather than emotion.

Council Member Randy framed speed humps as a possible later step but urged a methodical approach: collect objective data first, then decide whether temporary or permanent calming devices are warranted. After debate about plowing and emergency-response impacts, the council directed public works to install radar speed-feedback signs in the area promptly and authorized staff to trial temporary traffic-calming devices (rubber/temporary humps) while data is collected to inform longer-term action.

Residents in the public record described a pattern of concerns: a single impaired access to the development, limited guest parking that could spill into existing neighborhoods, and potential backups that could block crossings of the railroad. Several speakers asked the council not to issue more certificates of occupancy for later phases until a new study is done reflecting actual occupancy and constrained access at 4000 South.

Council and staff emphasized the difference between private-property access inside the new townhome complex and public streets where the city can act. Public Works noted that temporary humps can be installed without waiting for ideal paving weather, while permanent asphalt humps are subject to seasonal constraints. Fire and police leadership said they would adapt operations if humps are installed; the fire chief indicated any incremental delay in response time was acceptable compared with resident safety concerns.

The council outcome: staff were directed to install radar speed-feedback signs immediately (public works to place units and begin collecting data), pursue a short-term data-collection window (staff to report back with readings), and, contingent on what the data shows and community feedback, run a temporary speed-hump trial this fall with options for later permanent installation. Council members said the data will guide any further investments and that residents will be able to review and request the raw counts once available.

The matter remains open: neighbors asked for a post-occupancy traffic study before approving additional building permits, and the council asked staff to return with data and a recommended timeline for any permanent calming measures.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","August 5, 2025 Roy City Council Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","Residents and council members clashed over traffic and safety risks tied to the Rail Runner townhome project during the Roy City Council meeting on Aug. 5, when neighbors urged a pause on future building phases until existing units are occupied and a post-occupancy traffic study is done.","taxTitle","Roy, Weber County, Utah","taxId",7510,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6786960,"Council hears proposal for \"My Hometown\" neighborhood revitalization program; site visit planned Aug. 16",1078,4891785,5970680,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5548007-3171783d1a2e0c239c153b5cb045f959&start=4891&end=5970","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5548007-3171783d1a2e0c239c153b5cb045f959/thumbnail_4891785.jpg","/articles/6786960/Roy/Weber-County/Utah/Council-hears-proposal-for-My-Hometown-neighborhood-revitalization-program-site-visit-planned-Aug-16","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6786960-d3ce643add8e6032d7939eb41188991e/orig.mp4?Expires=1770447785&Signature=OGZzrVuN7Hi~LMH7R1gETg5eDag7CM1kwEhOJ97dk8CBtN6PUq800wiCymJKC6wDr5ETZ3jLw~UJ6CN3vbo~frvVKbiDY3rnZNcn5Crl25E5BWlE0ZuJngzLcDSzH87e0rix7r~gcjf2R1Eknw849Lo3uP94ql7gyPCQt-0I8xRUfizuc-wL4gGGM2uMozpM8Kw7ImSzaoGBrhiDJnO6hlb~VGgNvRl50AzIdbKRqrNQvCvY4HlPT0AKt6Iwwys4Bi7IlO5iD3b0kJV3cUMOBit-O-frwh3qX3Lzi73NTLMtsyUwCRjpGoy3AiOtBCgujaR0Sb6myXud~7Bg6tyW-w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Council Member Diane Wilson presented the My Hometown Initiative on Aug. 5, describing it as \"a community-driven program that focuses on revitalizing neighborhoods and strengthening community bonds.\" Wilson said the program emphasizes community collaboration, neighborhood beautification, housing improvement and education and described it as \"a hand up, not a handout.\"

Wilson asked whether council members wanted to attend a demonstration day in Ogden on Aug. 16 to observe the program in action and to invite a fuller presentation in September. Council members and volunteers described the program’s structure — two to three days of focused service, local sponsors, and significant in-kind and donated material support from retailers and contractors — and recommended pairing any Roy effort with code-enforcement work and existing city cleanup events to maximize impact.

Council asked staff to coordinate a small delegation to the Aug. 16 demonstration and to invite the program’s regional representative to brief the council with specifics about administrative requirements, insurance and likely costs. No formal commitment to enter the program was made; staff said an application window would not allow Roy to participate before 2026 but agreed to return with more details.","Council Member Diane Wilson introduced the My Hometown Initiative, a volunteer-driven neighborhood revitalization model used in nearby cities; council members agreed to send a small delegation to a demonstration day on Aug. 16 and asked staff to arrange a fuller September presentation.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6786963,"Roy Council adopts amendment to annexation policy plan for 25.7-acre parcel despite Ogden objections",1366,3510595,4877330,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5548007-3171783d1a2e0c239c153b5cb045f959&start=3510&end=4877","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5548007-3171783d1a2e0c239c153b5cb045f959/thumbnail_3510595.jpg","/articles/6786963/Roy/Weber-County/Utah/Roy-Council-adopts-amendment-to-annexation-policy-plan-for-257-acre-parcel-despite-Ogden-objections","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6786963-29021870b9c4ee82953f26746e10823a/orig.mp4?Expires=1770447785&Signature=EtX6~7A9Z8SmWzARjTK~JijjucRuKFnfSGc6rqgEyisHSsOyZy7QHz33cHjE3OUn~FQgX3uNmxCWFMkUsGqne~IZ3jZBAx3xngnDyDqtn-XBvED4hoRSCPqIHaxeB9x0rmdSPTvHRQWdupTwK~Z7bnSGuUcY52rPFOUNi54yamxF9ZHUYU66kdPKJQnriw--hbDqAAeHNTzNtpi88SsPB8gIHHuXcXMhnq0BNtkcfY9dQb1jzxRaSHw~dOAuSu7VyGz3m8WgD3aDw2quS7eutnIY~RiGNSSRs-3xFNfOar2mxP6U4DXdJWBT437-rpfRteNh79CX~5CcgmfsohHkig__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Roy City Council voted on Aug. 5 to adopt Resolution 25-23, amending the city’s annexation policy plan to include a 25.7-acre parcel north of the railroad tracks (described in the resolution). Staff emphasized the amendment does not itself annex property; it only places the parcel in Roy’s policy plan and makes annexation an option for the property owner.

\"This does not annex any property in Troy tonight,\" Brody, planning staff, told the council while explaining the packet and the planning commission’s 7–0 recommendation to forward the amendment. He said the property owner had asked Roy to make the option available and that the amendment is only the first step in a longer process.

Ogden City Planning Director Barton Bridal spoke during the hearing and urged Roy not to adopt the amendment, saying the parcel lies in Ogden’s annexation policy area and that Ogden can provide water and sewer. \"There are requirements for state law that you have to do when doing an annexation policy plan,\" Bridal said and cited Utah code requirements; he noted Ogden had submitted a written letter opposing the policy amendment.

Council members weighed property-owner rights, county and neighboring-city positions and the likely infrastructure costs to extend service. Several residents who spoke during the hearing urged Roy to \"throw our hat in the ring\" and consider acquiring the land to broaden Roy’s tax base, while others urged keeping the parcel for commercial/manufacturing zoning instead of residential.

Council moved, seconded and held a roll-call vote; the record shows council members Saxton, Wilson, Jackson, Paul and Scott voting \"Aye.\" The mayor declared Resolution 25-23 approved.

Brody and staff noted multiple infrastructure, legal and intergovernmental steps remain before annexation could occur, including written Ogden City Council concurrence where required by state code and utility/service feasibility. The council’s action makes the option of annexation available to the property owner but does not change current county ownership or service arrangements.","After a public hearing that drew both supporters and opponents, the Roy City Council voted to amend its annexation policy plan (Resolution 25-23) to include a 25.7-acre parcel north of the railroad; Ogden City warned the parcel lies in its annexation area and cited Utah annexation code, but Roy approved the policy amendment.","actionData","errors"]

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