Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Heber City public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
16 issues
100 West Pedestrian Safety and Traffic Calming
The city approved $150,000 for striping, sidewalks, and crosswalk bulb-outs on 100 West to protect pedestrians, despite some loss of street parking for residents.
Pickle Ball Project Road Impacts
The city evaluated traffic and road impacts at 790 South and 150 East to accommodate a new pickle ball facility while addressing neighborhood concerns.
C Street Pedestrian Initiative & Downtown Revitalization
City engineers proposed new traffic calming measures to improve pedestrian safety across local roadways.
Communications Policy
The council restricted elected officials from writing individual op-eds for the city newsletter without majority approval, sparking debate over free speech.
North Fields Agricultural Protection MOU
Heber City and Wasatch County partnered to update their MOU, cementing protections to keep the North Fields agricultural and zoned at Ag-20.
Airport Property Cleanup and Equipment Removal
Enforcement efforts to clear abandoned, unapproved vehicles and equipment from airport grounds to maintain safety and organization.
Balloon SASO Permitting and Operations
Establishment of new compliance guidelines, permitting structures, and fees specifically tailored for hot air balloon operators at the airport.
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.
Municipal Security Deployment and Systems
City leaders held a confidential emergency meeting to review security personnel and technology infrastructure across municipal facilities. This discussion focuses on keeping public buildings and infrastructure safe.
Open Space Preservation and Conservation Fee Ordinance
Mayor Franco introduced a draft ordinance that creates a formal process for the city to spend conservation fee money on preserving agricultural land and open space, particularly in the North Fields. The POST committee would act as an advisory body to vet applications and make recommendations to the City Council.
Park Infrastructure Upgrades
The committee reviewed multiple vendor bids for playground upgrades funded by TAP tax revenues. Members discussed prioritizing features like inclusive play structures, natural climbing elements, and adequate shade while balancing costs across multiple city parks.
Riverhawk Road Annexation
The city is considering annexing 3.38 acres of roadway around the new Deer Creek High School to ensure police and maintenance jurisdiction falls fully within Heber City. This clean-up annexation brings the street in front of the school under unified city management.
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.
Blue Sign Annexation and Land Use Options
Developers of the 4.26-acre Blue Sign property presented four concept plans featuring townhomes and commercial spaces along Highway 40. The council emphasized the need for affordable housing, trail connections, and preservation of the historic London Springs area.
Mill Road and 1200 South Intersection Safety
Despite emotional testimony from long-time residents and business owners about land loss and business disruption, the council voted to move forward with engineering designs for a new roundabout at 1200 South and Mill Road.
Data Breach
Heber City is dealing with a major data breach after a fired IT worker allegedly hacked into hundreds of confidential emails and leaked them online. It's a huge privacy headache for local government and everyone whose data was floating around in those inboxes.