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The chief said the 80th‑percentile speed on the north drop was 24 mph and that the highest outlier speeds recorded were in the high 30s and low 40s. The chief noted the speed boxes used in the studies were placed where residents requested; Public Works and staff also placed sensors at a slightly different but comparable location to validate results.

Staff have provided the study data to a contact at Canyon (agency not specified) who asked follow‑up questions; staff said they expect to continue reviewing the findings and to respond to residents with follow‑up information. No ordinance change or new speed limit was adopted at the meeting; the council asked staff to continue monitoring and report findings.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Council Meeting - 8/6/25","oneSentenceSummary","Police and public works reported four speed studies on Mapleton Estates Drive after a resident complaint. Average speeds ranged from 15 to 23 mph depending on location; 80th‑percentile speeds were in the mid‑20s and outlier readings reached the high 30s and low 40s.","taxTitle","Mapleton City Council, Mapleton, Utah County, Utah","taxId",20088,"location","Utah","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6142807,"Mapleton reports heavy Pioneer Day turnout and nearly $94,400 in sponsorships; city plans debrief and future events",188,3230000,3418000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5548070-28dbdf5cc5c0031b677375c8d4805fc9&start=3230&end=3418","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5548070-28dbdf5cc5c0031b677375c8d4805fc9/thumbnail_3230000.jpg","/articles/6142807/Utah/Mapleton-reports-heavy-Pioneer-Day-turnout-and-nearly-94400-in-sponsorships-city-plans-debrief-and-future-events","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6142807-29f5b5faccc6990fb5685731e3acd2eb/orig.mp4?Expires=1770445699&Signature=dKYK8Rb0MDlRakkT4z7wcmWpBbJjDziXUpf5JPSdiTqVzEnOcCRy-7W8Zy~0kwlIo~53ghQqbOqQiW4U5XfE-Zr~rj40yliyFWOW4JyWU1z9mshZTi-PWR5GR6vCXGWMAlC8e8BTQOdfAHNiO6~7gdQKVmER5ZZ02FkRVFm6Iu9twWtM~KuGOFuJ-tj5b2VmtH4OZLE30SWySxCfzLLPPOWVrYmihOW5S6cIQgmzkZ4ZS7cd27-VMAfJ8rSKhQU04N9NlfdfejDdA951mbTaBT7cfj86-8zMUt0Vok6HdR1Qt6p1LIGT9ZEFdpcJUHd3JhUISPEhDM3uixd9cBt39A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City staff presented a Pioneer Day recap during the Aug. 6 council meeting, reporting large visitor numbers and sponsorship revenue. Staff member Logan told the council that, for the week of July 11–19, roughly 70,000 people visited the Mapleton ZIP code who did not originate from Mapleton; the peak day, Saturday, drew about 25,300 visitors.

Logan reported 9,500 people attended events at Ira Allen Park and that about 71% of visitors came from elsewhere in Utah County. He said the median stay across visits was 113 minutes. Staff reported $94,400 in combined monetary and in‑kind sponsorships for Pioneer Day programming.

Council and staff thanked volunteers, event committees and city departments for planning and execution. Staff said they will hold a debrief meeting and continue planning next year’s events; some events and the city market will be moved to City Hall in September to allow City Park infrastructure work to continue without disrupting concerts and the fall schedule.

City staff also mentioned plans for short videos and outreach to help residents connect with the city’s brand materials and suggested using open‑air cinema events in different neighborhoods to show the city’s story to new residents. No formal council action or additional funding related to Pioneer Day was taken at the meeting.","City staff reported about 70,000 visits to the Mapleton ZIP code during the Pioneer Day week (July 11–19), a Saturday peak of 25,300, and $94,400 in sponsorships and in‑kind support. Staff described plans for debriefing and for moving some events to City Hall while City Park infrastructure work proceeds.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6142813,"Mapleton hires Stephanie Skinner as public relations specialist; plans Everbridge outreach",280,1752000,2032000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5548070-28dbdf5cc5c0031b677375c8d4805fc9&start=1752&end=2032","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5548070-28dbdf5cc5c0031b677375c8d4805fc9/thumbnail_1752000.jpg","/articles/6142813/Utah/Mapleton-hires-Stephanie-Skinner-as-public-relations-specialist-plans-Everbridge-outreach","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6142813-923b35a9b03dae4dde7c3f656ff29195/orig.mp4?Expires=1770445699&Signature=gBH5ZJMIPRgifgwLGHn0JNIPoi155-gHcP3OOaqdEz1UsUoR80WuMuQ1uTe6Hbyfch4npx81PHAeU6GKfWXa-eOqqXvsX2KJqyEbyZPWmxP-gSkWba0grvOR2mqjtX4Kg3tJLzg7qGdhmqO-Pu78-N-j7Q94kecW6CwqFg2ALDnMCyobu8zvRdVkf8njNvOtgbDGOvWzSIbDCC8scXArTn7G11nVBj~V5kITp1L~ZGPhUFX5l81BFeWVTyL1VwYhF~JTQnNsJHwU81FY25g58KO~Gep0zmT5u0GmXst1n7-CdoAdk6YejX~MOjkMtNGFvtb0eJ-uU6wSwSY6gM09Qg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Stephanie Skinner, introduced to the council as Mapleton's public relations specialist, described her first two months on the job and outlined communications priorities including trust, transparency and consistent branding. She said social media reach on city main pages increased more than 200% since she started and that the city has gained more than 350 new followers across Facebook and Instagram.

Skinner told the council she wants to expand targeted email campaigns using Everbridge and allow residents to opt in for project, meeting and events updates. She said the city may need to move from a shared (“child product”) Everbridge account with Springville to a standalone option. “Residents would be able to opt in to update, like meeting agendas, construction projects, recreation programs, and community events,” she said.

Council members asked about opt‑in mechanics and delivery methods; Skinner said residents would have to opt in for email or text alerts and that the city would continue to use the website as the official information hub. No formal action or budget request for new communications software was taken at the meeting.","The council heard an introduction from Stephanie Skinner, who began two months earlier as Mapleton's public relations specialist. She outlined plans to expand email and targeted outreach using Everbridge, increase consistency across channels, and treat the city website as the official information hub.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6142817,"Debate over public bids and perceived conflict of interest surfaces after council comments on Rhino Excavating",628,963000,1591000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5548070-28dbdf5cc5c0031b677375c8d4805fc9&start=963&end=1591","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5548070-28dbdf5cc5c0031b677375c8d4805fc9/thumbnail_963000.jpg","/articles/6142817/Utah/Debate-over-public-bids-and-perceived-conflict-of-interest-surfaces-after-council-comments-on-Rhino-Excavating","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6142817-62deb8f002f1adb01949845329de81a5/orig.mp4?Expires=1770445699&Signature=O7v8Vl~8KUs188tf8wY8FqC3h3pnmpIofdhDH9wBnx5H3Z-69FUxi3Sfsuf1teOo8k8DXypidC59amciIxAXMKqNBVhx1X3wluf1H-XNJuPG31tRJkS8UNyNuJaYJTK8I00KDGp3N6k~EtYC1gP80VLnl4beg7lV81FsxOkxVfnLHp6eoH8EW9x7yPd3TQZqHP3N9Txpbqv5ouuYFF-YeWo7~WX7T8vJr9PQv3uI5q7Ge4GqF0ipSHhIEY7a4fvwLm92b8WwuUf-nlwmi3dcgYr6VGeFOUYh5rR6XBa5-zIOsKVXcco9iMVKg~WndLgzN86rNjSuPzZenQjJ0GQ8uQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Cole Carter, a Mapleton resident who identified himself with local construction work, addressed the council after remarks at a prior meeting that described a lack of transparency in the public bid process. Carter asked who was being accused of hiding information and said the statements harmed local contractors.

Carter told the council, “Rhino Excavating has been in business for 7 to 8 years, has done several $100,000,000 in revenue. Mapleton City is less than 1% of that overall work. We have saved them by being low bid. Rhino has saved the city $1,800,000.” He said Rhino frequently provided low bids and that some recent competing firms submitted change orders after award.

Another councilmember identified in discussion as Darren had earlier said he had concerns and felt “uncomfortable” with aspects of a bid award; later in the meeting Darren clarified he did not believe anyone acted unethically or broke the law. Mayor (title used in meeting) responded that perception issues arise in elected office and that Mapleton's disclosure processes have been followed. The mayor said, “We have an existing process to disclose, to present conflicts of interest. Everything was followed appropriately.”

Council members and the mayor urged civility in public comments and noted that being a visible mayor or elected official creates perceptions of conflicts even when disclosure procedures are followed. No formal vote or ordinance change regarding the bid process or conflict disclosures occurred at the meeting.","A resident and business owner pressed the council about earlier remarks suggesting a lack of transparency in the bid process. He defended Rhino Excavating's record; council members and the mayor discussed disclosure rules and perceptions of conflict.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6142822,"Residents protest CenturyLink backyard fiber installation; mayor says work is on hold",471,153000,624000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5548070-28dbdf5cc5c0031b677375c8d4805fc9&start=153&end=624","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5548070-28dbdf5cc5c0031b677375c8d4805fc9/thumbnail_153000.jpg","/articles/6142822/Utah/Residents-protest-CenturyLink-backyard-fiber-installation-mayor-says-work-is-on-hold","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6142822-697a4ef0806f208939d9c1f53a74ad87/orig.mp4?Expires=1770445699&Signature=MSkQypz0eK4qTbqsoyetEp94G6t2sLKdXiNWOFqqkXyNh-urIbYBhV578EeVq~kgeYCSrTcMKXM6ZvrLJu2hRcGQGdheLyp6-OdykehuWa7TMdviLR152DIysthKqbYp28sXoG2y5xuzY-Fv1RPnTFp7h3WEHt8Wsv~5EdV04AA0KZDLJtlPZseq3JPud3iveSUdh6eeiQGvLuTrk4HFWbXBn3hg8YonD4Sg1e~cptPAY3AelhTBXSsGWiHzfJCEwzWt2amnkSFmkWnFqEuqW364bO6tfPHHB8VkL2SsVWPAy-1RDMIGCoh8edRa9MBd-RjsynpO1AhrpleKjLH0YA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Tyler Jensen, a Mapleton resident, told the City Council on Aug. 6 that he learned on July 21 that a contractor would install fiber‑optic cable through his backyard and that a copy of the permit he received showed it had been filed July 7. He said he told the contractor, “I would not allow that.”

Jensen said he called the inspector listed on the permit and was told the inspector had to approve it because “this came down from the higher ups,” and that the inspector named the director of public works and the city manager. Jensen said the project was a citywide seven‑phase upgrade by CenturyLink to replace copper with fiber and that the permit required a $10,000 bond. He urged the council to require public notice and public input for sweeping infrastructure projects affecting private property.

Mayor (title used in meeting) told Jensen and other residents the city has been meeting with Lumen and CenturyLink and that, “They are on hold, and they're gonna be on hold until we go through this whole thing. So they should not be in your backyard.” The mayor said city staff instructed the company they may only repair previously opened trenches, and asked residents to call city officials if they see work starting.

Ron Ritchie, another nearby resident, told the council he supports Jensen and questioned the need for backyard installations where municipal easements typically allow street‑facing placement. Ritchie said, “I have no idea why I would think they need to install fiber optic in the city when the city already has a fiber optic,” and urged the city to pursue legal remedies if necessary.

Rob, identified in the meeting as the director of public works, and the city manager met with Jensen at his home on July 22 and subsequently told residents the city was seeking additional information. City officials described their immediate direction to staff as halting construction pending further coordination with the utility franchise holder.

The discussion distinguished three types of statements in the meeting record: residents' accounts of what contractors or inspectors told them; staff and mayoral statements that the city has placed the CenturyLink/Lumen project on hold and is reopening discussions with the company; and residents' calls for new notification or approval procedures for citywide utility work. The council did not adopt a formal ordinance or vote on new rules at the meeting.","Residents told the Mapleton City Council that CenturyLink filed a July 7 permit to run fiber through backyards on a citywide seven‑phase project. The mayor and public works director told residents they had ordered a stop and that company work is on hold while the city reviews the plan.","actionData","errors"]

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