Santaquin City Council Work Session Meeting - June 18, 2024

The Santaquin City Council held a work session on June 18, 2024, primarily focused on discussing the proposed Malberry Farms annexation project. The developers presented plans for a 480-acre annexation including phased residential development with a mix of single-family homes, townhomes, and equestrian properties. Key procurement-related topics included infrastructure needs such as water rights, water pressure zones, sewer system capacity, and road standards. The council and developers discussed the challenges of water supply, sewer system upgrades, and traffic impacts, emphasizing that all infrastructure must meet city standards and that master plans for water and sewer would need updating prior to annexation. The developers committed to funding infrastructure improvements and working through development agreements. Council members provided feedback on density, parking concerns, and community integration, with no formal votes taken during this discussion-only session. Additionally, there was discussion about resident and non-resident fee adjustments related to city services, with options for council direction on fee levels. Overall, the meeting centered on planning, infrastructure requirements, and policy considerations for the annexation and future development, setting the stage for subsequent formal processes and agreements.