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Santaquin City Council Work Session Meeting - June 16, 2026
Published: Jun 16, 2026
New Firetruck, ARC Appointment, Safe Routes to School, and Landscaping Updates on Agenda
Upcoming agenda items include the discussion of a new firetruck, expected within two weeks, which required staff training in Appleton, Wisconsin. An appointment to the Architectural Review Committee (ARC) was proposed: Brianna Nixon, currently on the planning commission. A discussion on safe routes to school at Sanquin Elementary was scheduled, involving Chief Hurst and Jason Callaway, with the understanding that the school district primarily determines these routes using GIS data. An ordinance regarding landscaping requirements, necessitated by state law, was also presented.
State Law Forces City to Revise Landscaping Requirements for New Homes
The council reviewed an ordinance to amend landscaping requirements for new construction, a change necessitated by state legislation. The state now prohibits requiring landscaping before a Certificate of Occupancy (COO). This means the city can no longer hold landscaping bonds or condition COO issuance on landscaping. Council members expressed concerns about potential negative impacts like dust and weeds, and briefly discussed possible enforcement mechanisms, though acknowledged state limitations. The ordinance aims to align city code with state law.
Rezoning Proposal for Highway 198 Property Faces Opposition from Planning Commission and Staff
The council discussed a proposed zoning map amendment for a property on Highway 198 from Residential Agriculture (RA) to Residential Commercial (RC). The applicant's intent is to operate a business, initially a daycare, which could grow into a commercial operation. The Planning Commission recommended against this rezoning, suggesting an alternative such as C1 Commercial Interchange or continuing with the current RA zone for home occupations. Staff agreed with the Planning Commission's recommendation, citing concerns about necessary site improvements for commercial use and the potential for the RA zone to accommodate the applicant's home occupation needs.
City Council Reviews Proposed Final Budget with Several Adjustments
The council reviewed proposed changes to the city's final budget, including adjustments to revenues and expenditures. Key changes involved a reduction in benefit costs due to better-than-expected healthcare coverage, a decrease in proposed property tax, and adjustments in various operational budgets based on trending and actual costs. Specific line items like arena rentals, interest earnings, and computer technology costs were also modified. The presentation detailed the allocation of funds for capital projects, including security cameras for parks and equipment upgrades, and noted several minor corrections and adjustments across different funds.
Annual Fee Schedule Update and Certified Tax Rate Reviewed; URS Agreement Modified
The council reviewed updates to the city's fee schedule, which includes annual cost-of-living adjustments (COLA) for utility rates. The schedule also incorporates changes for various services, including street lights, signage, and building rentals. Additionally, the council addressed the certified tax rate, which has seen a slight decrease, and discussed the final budget adoption process, including the Truth in Taxation process. Discussions also covered a URS service agreement update to include Roth 401k and Roth 457 options for employees, and the city's decision to pick up increased rates for public safety Tier 2 defined benefit plans.
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