Santaquin City Work Session Meeting - July 7, 2026

The Santaquin City Work Session Meeting on July 7, 2026, primarily focused on community volunteer programs and the preservation of a historic museum building. The city discussed partnering with Just Serve, a volunteer coordination platform provided by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, to promote local volunteer opportunities. The city council considered endorsing Just Serve through a proclamation, which would allow Santaquin to be recognized as a Just Serve city and help increase community engagement in volunteerism at no cost to the city. Additionally, a significant portion of the meeting addressed the urgent need for repairs and seismic upgrades to the historic museum building, with discussions about forming a fundraising committee, potentially leveraging the existing historic preservation committee, and exploring community fundraising efforts to cover estimated costs ranging from $500,000 to $750,000 for immediate repairs, with seismic retrofitting costs potentially reaching several million dollars. The council emphasized the importance of preserving the building while balancing safety concerns and budget constraints. No formal votes on procurement or contracts were recorded, but action items included preparing a proclamation for Just Serve and initiating steps toward forming a fundraising committee for the museum's restoration.