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Jessica said she reviewed the 2024 public-safety report and found no clear data-driven justification for an immediate new station and requested information on best practices, staffing models, equipment needs, recurring operating costs, bonding options and interlocal support. \"I'm trying to figure out what data are we using to make a decision?\" she said.

City staff agreed to schedule a meeting with the fire chiefs and other relevant staff, including Bryce Murphy, to assemble the requested metrics and to bring the information back to the full council as a discussion item at a future meeting. The council did not take a formal vote on capital plans at Wednesday's meeting; members said they consider public safety a high priority but want transparent, data-driven analysis before committing to new recurring expenditures or bonding.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Mapleton City Council - 9/3/25","oneSentenceSummary","After recent mutual-aid responses and a mountain fire, a council member asked staff for detailed data on response times, staffing and costs before any decision on a second fire station; staff agreed to schedule a meeting with fire chiefs and present findings to the full council.","taxTitle","Mapleton, Utah County, Utah","taxId",4708,"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},6132988,"Council leans toward vouchers, ends dumpster program for city cleanups pending staff implementation",919,1331000,2250000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5710998-882ae311a3585561b9670208383735d1&start=1331&end=2250","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5710998-882ae311a3585561b9670208383735d1/thumbnail_1331000.jpg","/articles/6132988/Mapleton/Utah-County/Utah/Council-leans-toward-vouchers-ends-dumpster-program-for-city-cleanups-pending-staff-implementation","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6132988-161504b499df990d3ee972ab2f61a03a/orig.mp4?Expires=1770487445&Signature=oi37sQQbMf3PqPj19-KYGINMDHTqzpzojqHjb7kT2B0AMt0gYIYiUTevp7EddX6oYZzFQVicscHb2Urpeclbd8Ulofi-nsLzid4HZV-1g4lfvbAYD50pv815AEtv1ZJievqElwBp3jY5wIUXmtvqU3ijrHX6jHnLxYlkt-Q2SfIeg9RL5VXKqHmnWoFr~BpsgPHDShsSyanHee2NGCF2f1FCdJT6V6vKLA0nDOLHv1yT1hFADiP9qEsOcmyLPIXWQanv~DcDvm-50VTPfTB6N~ZcvrNFOuSzvCfDcBlilFJU-sctjPUZtF8UamXPXMJGamKq8RjoQhQ3a6wAPxdtNQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Mapleton councilmembers on Wednesday discussed rising costs for the city's spring and fall cleanups and signaled support for discontinuing city-run dumpster events in favor of voucher-based disposal. City staff reported the combined spring and fall dumpster program cost the city roughly $30,000 in 2023 and $38,000 in 2024; a shortened two-day event in April 2025 cost about $16,000.

City Manager Corey summarized options including keeping dumpsters, moving to vouchers only, or providing one- or two-voucher distributions per household each year. Councilmembers expressed concern about budget pressures and broad public use: several said the dumpster service is appreciated by residents but is expensive to maintain. The council reached no formal roll-call vote but gave staff informal direction to discontinue the city-run dumpster program and provide vouchers instead, with many members endorsing two vouchers per household annually (spring and fall) and a voucher minimum payment level set consistent with the transfer station minimum ($12 as discussed).

Councilmembers and staff also noted that neighborhoods have continued doing ward-level cleanups, often using vouchers at the transfer station; the city would shift to providing vouchers and coordinating dates with community groups. Staff said vouchers are redeemed per load (the city pays only for vouchers actually used) and recommended capping reimbursement amounts; the council asked staff to coordinate scheduling (for leaves and yard seasons) with neighborhood plans and Logan (city outreach lead). The council directed staff to implement the voucher approach, communicate the change clearly to residents, monitor usage and costs, and return for evaluation in about a year.","After staff presented cost history for city spring/fall cleanups, councilmembers agreed to discontinue city-run dumpster events and transition to voucher-based disposal (two vouchers annually), to be reevaluated after a year.",{"_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},6132993,"Council approves transfer of 61 sq. ft. of right-of-way near 215 East Maple Canyon Drive",105,1240000,1345000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5710998-882ae311a3585561b9670208383735d1&start=1240&end=1345","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5710998-882ae311a3585561b9670208383735d1/thumbnail_1240000.jpg","/articles/6132993/Mapleton/Utah-County/Utah/Council-approves-transfer-of-61-sq-ft-of-right-of-way-near-215-East-Maple-Canyon-Drive","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6132993-b83ae4e578ec21a174085d7e3c0aa5ab/orig.mp4?Expires=1770487445&Signature=bN03OvhQhtiWCQp-~f2vGdKEavqG~kolsNU0wWvEjkPmO8bs6MYIggrgfmdw1mrwE0F2u-NB0U~1apel9MzznDpw~Y~WJ-sSHV591nlRPJ7khKHQzptMm9U2GmQ4moiY1DUGgvQ6BOmgKP~D28PQiWSIAOaFxffNPWx~r9YtbW~kJ2tI1ww7G4zPac1qKRM3W7Yzyaj12kAP2qfV6ZcBb-Lpyy1vYwxPhB6nmv2QBgykPx0CwFEsTQZGjWSSqgwxcrvdleHZRUfmQJl6C5rJ40ukxHcC4dRgF9uIxym1hrEt-P5x9RWI~kp3NmxaaHw3ZVot6DeS810ZiGHZmRtbww__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Mapleton City Council on Wednesday approved an ordinance to vacate and transfer approximately 61 square feet of city right-of-way at about 215 East Maple Canyon Drive to adjacent property owners. City staff said the transfer is associated with a pending boundary adjustment that will shift a lot line west and remove an obsolete curb cut.

Planner Mr. Conroy told the council the small triangular strip of city-owned land remained once the driveway and curb cut were removed, and the city's recently adopted right-of-way vacation policy supports transferring such parcels to adjacent owners to simplify maintenance. The matter was presented as a public hearing; no members of the public spoke.

Council Member Jones moved to approve the ordinance and the motion was seconded by another council member. The clerk recorded the vote: Carlson, yes; Edgar, yes; Beck, yes; Jones, yes; Garrett, yes. The ordinance passed and the city will execute a transfer consistent with the right-of-way vacation policy, subject to standard legal document recording and any required plats.

Staff did not indicate any outstanding easements or third-party interests affecting the parcel during the hearing. Implementation steps identified were preparing and recording the transfer documents and updating the right-of-way map.","The Mapleton City Council on Sept. 3 approved an ordinance vacating and transferring roughly 61 square feet of city right-of-way adjacent to a boundary adjustment at 215 East Maple Canyon Drive.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6132996,"Resident urges Mapleton to expand disability representation; council suggests adding voices to existing committees",339,611000,950000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5710998-882ae311a3585561b9670208383735d1&start=611&end=950","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5710998-882ae311a3585561b9670208383735d1/thumbnail_611000.jpg","/articles/6132996/Mapleton/Utah-County/Utah/Resident-urges-Mapleton-to-expand-disability-representation-council-suggests-adding-voices-to-existing-committees","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6132996-e1fc964fa2558a089f2a109b4c4cbfad/orig.mp4?Expires=1770487445&Signature=Ucz666732gP1IWF1y3brlzC5Ra8QBIwjsPCWcGavfVIL3lbkhwmW0JSA3wv2J8qVRsUhw1yN5WN~ddl~wlt-yhy7kKLLP~wY6txCkIMxQ3h3gDrnu6mPWqAsYyGFAvqF85dQ59hXlWbTxkrCmJ7eaInj7HldM-7RqhhmE7coKF5v2xd2q3nQnGMT1-6n5ujP9YBTFisORQxB~hVngFDyCra9sDFNGRlN50P9X9TJRLNYfgI6bLTjZOMLginYdGtlEqJWMIMSfExvwIBkT~XLNYeYpBUv9h~yMrZbbKrTZwFcZXlV-BYMhUCdRZe4ISxEONlv~g8ePp2slQeKCYnP7A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A Mapleton resident who identified himself as Colton urged the City Council on Wednesday to form a group to represent disabled residents and make their needs more visible. Colton told the council he would like \"to figure out how we can form such committee to voice the needs\" of Mapleton's disabled population.

Councilmembers recommended several options instead of immediately creating a standalone board: adding representing voices to existing committees and creating an ad hoc audit of current committee composition to ensure inclusion. Council Member Jessica said the city would \"love to have this voice there\" and suggested Colton work with committee liaisons to identify gaps.

As an immediate next step, the council agreed Colton will help staff a resource table at the upcoming self-reliance fair to distribute information on transportation, Meals on Wheels and regional resources such as MAG (Mountainland Association of Governments) and UTA. City staff recommended Colton coordinate with Melanie, the self-reliance committee chair, and with Corey, who is the council liaison to public safety and other committees.

Councilmembers emphasized practical outreach—attending regional transportation and MAG meetings where funding decisions are made—and encouraged Colton to be a point of contact for residents with accessibility concerns. No ordinance or formal committee charter was created at the meeting; councilmembers asked staff and liaisons to report back if they determine a distinct committee is still necessary after auditing existing committees and resources.","A resident requested a committee to represent Mapleton's disabled community; councilmembers recommended integrating disabled representatives into existing city committees and asked the resident to lead a resource table at the city's self-reliance fair.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6133001,"Mapleton honors civilians and first responders after child rescued from backyard pool",238,122000,360000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5710998-882ae311a3585561b9670208383735d1&start=122&end=360","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5710998-882ae311a3585561b9670208383735d1/thumbnail_122000.jpg","/articles/6133001/Mapleton/Utah-County/Utah/Mapleton-honors-civilians-and-first-responders-after-child-rescued-from-backyard-pool","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6133001-4bbe7e465c44a5c29cd726de4470f30d/orig.mp4?Expires=1770487445&Signature=Bwv~yvge0Fc2X4EsAyh35~GBNfo6gqv868w9vPROlxa3WBTssVdJ6BjVRjplGG0r9WGHhAmET70ef-R~s~-oVuHLDl~Auopws23X8UifdiMhwwQ6MSJA8qNPvUAMynmh0kOoWXH2QAM~nuhpbJJ3qbu-ahAcqxG7X2~9qIDeGmeMec4i8CaXEvjEP2H7z0jCmtWm15K8lcxMXT-HMR74O6XBjz2YXLTstJj~M5vdi192Madeoc8hPBLLtDMd~OwWPQeO8m9HhBdG~O57nNDHE99gEDSxHJ-NMwsyxYyXK7B55FD9YoJMF5KtsbUqQUWFtsqQF5n1dCb9gMS9oneSYA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Mapleton city leaders on Wednesday recognized two young civilians and multiple emergency personnel after a child was pulled from a backyard pool and taken to the hospital. Fire Chief Jackson told the council the 911 call came in at 7:13 p.m.; officers Fritsch and Hatch arrived about two minutes later, and Mapleton Fire and EMS were on scene about one minute after that.

The quick arrival, Chief Jackson said, contributed to the outcome but did not alone determine it: \"By the time we got there, the father of this little girl had had her out on the front lawn doing CPR,\" Captain Evans told the council, and Officer Fritsch \"took over, did an amazing job.\" Mayor and staff presented plaques to the two children who first alerted adults and rescued the child.

The chief said the transport time from dispatch until arrival at Utah Valley Hospital was 24 minutes and that the on-route care included multiple procedures and coordination among paramedics and EMTs. He named several staff who responded: Shannon Thomas, Jeff Bates and lead paramedic Dave Chase, and described how newer crew members received on-scene direction during a high-stress call.

Council members and the chief emphasized the community response alongside formal emergency services, and the chief confirmed in remarks to the council that the rescued child was doing well. The city presented commemorative plaques to recognize the civilians' actions and to encourage bystander intervention in emergencies.

The city did not propose policy changes during the recognition; Chief Jackson and councilmembers said the presentation was an expression of gratitude and community support.","Mapleton Fire and Police recognized two children and emergency personnel for life-saving actions after a drowning incident; city leaders highlighted the department's response times and presented commemorative plaques.","actionData","errors"]

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