Hyde Park City Council 9.23.26 Zoom Meeting

- The council heard a public comment opposing the proposed lot-size changes and broader growth direction, with the speaker arguing the city should prioritize preserving undeveloped land, water supply, road capacity, and local affordability over more development. - Police Chief reported a busy week with 37 calls in Hyde Park, 72 traffic stops total, and the highest number of priority calls in Hyde Park so far this year; he also said school traffic around the new school is still being worked out and parents are being educated about unsafe drop-off behavior. - Staff warned residents to stay out of the Wolfpack Way construction area because of open trenches, groundwater, and other hazards, noting the project is expected to finish by the end of October. - The council held a public hearing on possible revocation of approval for the Arya mixed-use project, with staff saying the project had not met required conditions, especially a sewer easement, and recommending revocation unless the new easement could be verified. - Arya’s representatives argued the project was not abandoned, said they acquired the property in March 2025, and stated they had already invested millions and completed storm sewer work; they also said they had now secured the sewer easement but it was still in escrow and not yet recorded. - After discussion, the council amended the motion and approved a 60-day extension instead of revocation, requiring the easement to be recorded and all red-line issues to be resolved and accepted by staff within that period. - The council approved a Lone Cedar Phase 2 plat amendment to relocate utility easements for Rocky Mountain Power installation. - The council approved a Cedar Bluffs plat amendment to combine two lots for a single residential home, with one council member disclosing the applicants were family. - The council approved a Lone Cedar McKay plat amendment to combine two lots for one residential home, and approved the preliminary plat for the Snackco commercial subdivision, with staff and the applicant saying the remaining items will be addressed before final plat approval. - The council interviewed applicants for the midterm vacancy on the council and selected Heather Taylor after a tied vote was broken by the mayor; Taylor was then sworn in and seated as the new council member.