Nibley City Council 04092026

- The council approved the March minutes and current agenda, then heard a public comment from Greg Henderson of the Cache Valley Association of Realtors about affordable housing trends, including survey results showing buyers are willing to compromise on smaller homes and lots. - Public works reported multiple upcoming road projects, including chip seal work on several arterial roads and a bid to widen the sidewalk on 2600 South near Nibley Elementary. Staff also said the Clear Creek zipline is out of service for repairs, and the Ridgeline/Nibley Park area is progressing with the bike park expected to finish first. - The council adopted the 2026 wastewater planning program survey and resolution 26-07, with staff noting the sewer system is in good shape and scheduled maintenance goals should be completed by July. Jared also highlighted staffing and equipment-cost challenges, especially the rising price of sewer maintenance vehicles. - The council continued the rezone item until a rezone agreement can be finalized and reviewed, after discussion revealed the attorney draft had not yet been returned. Council members asked staff to get the draft to the proponent for review and to clarify what happened with the delayed agreement. - The council adopted the transient room tax ordinance 26-03 on final reading, confirming the municipality’s rate at the 1% maximum allowed. Staff noted a public commenter had shown interest but did not formally speak at the hearing. - A major workshop focused on the future boundary between Nibley and Hiram, driven by the proposed south corridor road and annexation pressures. Council generally favored protecting Nibley frontage on 4400 South and exploring an east-west split or other compromise rather than leaving the boundary to piecemeal annexation petitions. - The council unanimously adopted the new general plan, after several amendments. Changes included moving R2 into the “detached residential large lot” references and adjusting one parcel near the Malouf property to mixed residential, while council also discussed the possibility of creating a new detached small-lot residential category in future zoning work. - Levi said the city has a grant application pending for a broader code review and revamp, which could include new zoning categories and other ordinance updates. If funded, the larger code project would likely begin in July; otherwise, staff may do smaller in-house updates or revisit the budget. - The council approved a resolution supporting Justin Mahn’s nomination to the National Rural Water Association board, recognizing the travel/time commitment but also the networking and funding benefits his state-level service has already brought to Nibley. - The council approved two lease agreements for Morgan Farm and the Hollow Road property, with the leases aimed at reducing city liability while supporting 4-H, garden, and animal programs. Discussion centered on insurance levels, lease terms, and protecting grant-funded or temporary improvements; council also noted the need to avoid disturbing the pollinator habitat project on the Hollow Road parcel. - In council reports, members raised concerns about construction debris in Firefly Park, fence visibility at intersections, pedestrian/bike lane conflicts on 12th West, a damaged canal-company structure near Nibley Gardens, and whether to explore a flashing pedestrian beacon near Meadow Lane. The mayor also noted ongoing uncertainty over future library service costs and usage data from Hiram.