Smithfield City, Utah City Council Meetings, Wed, March 11, 2026

- The council approved the minutes from the 02/11/2026 and 02/25/2026 meetings by unanimous vote. The motion passed 5-0. - The mayor addressed concerns about sidewalks near Sunrise Elementary, explaining that the city will review options during the upcoming budget process. He noted right-of-way, utility, landscaping, and property impacts may complicate construction. - Youth Council representatives gave updates on recent activities, including Easter egg prep, a Capitol visit, America 250 support, and upcoming events like the USU Leadership Council Conference and the April 4 Easter egg hunt. - During public comment, one resident raised safety concerns about flaming sky lanterns or similar burning objects landing near dry hillside areas, and urged the city to address the issue. Another resident from the Stonehaven area reported that efforts to secure bus service for Sunrise students were not looking promising and asked for help if sidewalks cannot be completed soon. - The council unanimously approved the final plat for Birch Creek Business Park Phase 2, a two-lot commercial subdivision at 475 West 600 South. Discussion noted that water pressure issues from earlier phases had already been resolved. - The council unanimously approved Resolution 2026-02 appointing Jay Downs to the Cache Mosquito Abatement Board of Trustees. Members joked about mosquitoes, but the appointment moved forward without opposition. - The council unanimously approved Resolution 2026-03 relating to the 2026 municipal wastewater planning program report. Staff explained the city is keeping up with sewer maintenance, emergency planning, and expansion funding through utility bills and impact fees. - A public hearing on the 2025 general plan update was opened and closed with no comments. The council then spent extensive time discussing cemetery capacity, with staff reporting fewer than 140 plots currently available for purchase. - The cemetery discussion ended with direction for staff to return next month with proposed rule changes and fee updates. Council members leaned toward opening only certain sections, possibly making one section cremation-only, increasing nonresident/out-of-county fees, and considering restrictions such as purchase only after a spouse passes away. - In the city manager and council reports, staff highlighted progress on the 3-million-gallon tank, stormwater and waterline projects, and the early opening of the golf course. The mayor also reported on downtown business growth, traffic-signal concerns on 600 South/Main, new RAP tax applications, and upcoming Health Days and America 250 events.