Spanish Fork City Council - September 1, 2026

The Spanish Fork City Council meeting on September 1, 2026, focused extensively on the proposed Title 15 ordinance amendment related to the development of a data center with on-site power generation. The council discussed detailed provisions including noise, air quality, water use, heat, emergency response, decommissioning, and enforcement mechanisms. The ordinance limits the city to one data center, requires a development agreement binding future owners, mandates independent monitoring, and includes penalties up to business license revocation for non-compliance. The council debated zoning issues, public hearing processes, and the adequacy of guardrails and transparency. After thorough discussion, the council voted 4-1 to table the Title 15 amendment for two weeks to allow further review and development of the associated development agreement. Additionally, the council approved the Spanish Fork Youth Theater separation agreement and discussed traffic safety improvements at Highway 6 and Center Street. No closed session was held.