Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Heber City public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
7 issues in water utilities
Airport Quarterly Operations and Capital Projects
Review of the third-quarter 2026 accomplishments, including engineering RFPs, grant-funded electric aircraft chargers, and wildlife management improvements.
Allwest Fiber Optic Cable Placement
Allwest asked the city to bend its underground cable rules so they can string overhead fiber in downtown Heber. They argue it's too expensive to trench everywhere, but council members worry about visual clutter and setting a precedent for other telecom companies.
Airport Trailer Parking Fee Structure
The airport is building a new organized parking lot for aviation trailers using recycled asphalt and proposes charging a $900 annual fee, aligning with regional tie-down rates.
North Village Stormwater Master Plan & Dam Safety
City engineers revealed that proposed upstream retention and debris basins for North Village stormwater management may be classified by the state as high hazard dams. This classification significantly increases engineering requirements, construction costs, and municipal liability.
Adoption of Facilities Master Plan and Impact Fees
The city adopted an updated Facilities Master Plan and new impact fees for culinary water, sewer, streets, and parks to ensure new development funds its share of infrastructure needs over the next 20 years.
Utility Billing Responsibility
The city is changing its utility billing rules to require property owners to hold utility accounts, eliminating rental accounts to prevent thousands of dollars in annual uncollected debt.
Muirfield Area Basement Flooding and Groundwater Investigation
Residents in the Muirfield area shared distressing accounts of unexpected basement flooding, prompting public works officials to report on groundwater levels and storm drain capacity investigations.