Aaron Cheatwood
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Aaron Cheatwood's platform centers on managed, responsible growth for Heber City. His priorities emphasize thoughtful urban development and a commitment to serving the community's interests.
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- developmentAaron Cheatwood advocates for development in Heber City to be conducted in an intentional and responsible manner.Related votes
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- Meetings spoken in
- 40
- Total speaking time
- 13:11:19
- Avg per meeting
- 19:47
- Segments
- 12839
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Top issues during term (20)(Development)
Tava-Highlands Public Infrastructure District (PID) Approval
Bonds totaling approximately $22.6 million will be issued through a 5-mill levy on properties within the district, shifting infrastructure debt risk from the city to private investors.
Mayflower Views Residential Development
The project will likely increase the city's tax base through new residential development.
Affordable Housing Development
Potential future investments in fee-in-lieu programs, land donations, or water fee waivers to lower construction costs.
C Street Pedestrian Initiative & Downtown Revitalization
Implementation costs for traffic calming devices and signage.
Blue Sign Annexation and Land Use Options
Will generate new property and sales tax revenues while requiring municipal service extensions.
land use and litigation
There is no direct fiscal impact to the city from the zone change itself.
Animal Shelter Expansion
The project aims to be completed within the existing budget, leveraging $61,000 in surplus funds.
Mayflower Lofts Master Development Agreement Amendment
Requires the developer to provide 10% affordable housing units, impacting project economics while addressing community housing needs.
Historic Preservation and Heritage Collaborations
Financial impacts will depend on the specific collaboration terms and historic designation incentives discussed.
Sawmill Development Design and Title Disputes
Resolving title disputes impacts developer equity and municipal park dedications.
Springs at Coyote Ridge Phase 5 Subdivision
Private investment in residential and commercial infrastructure.
Auto Body Shop Redevelopment at 435 W 100 S
Estimated at approximately $11 million for full-scope construction excluding utility relocations.
Downtown Parking Strategies and District
Initial conceptual planning carries no immediate construction cost, but future buildout estimates run into millions.
North Village Views Master Development Agreement
None directly to the city budget.
Adaptive Reuse of Hicken Fieldhouse for Housing
Private investment by the property owner to renovate an existing structure.
Old Mill Village Affordable Housing Restructuring
Developer will fund over $1.5 million in delinquent HOA assessments to complete community amenities.
Center Street Townhome Rezone and Affordable Housing Proposal
Potential public-private partnership could involve city acquisition or subsidization of land to secure deed-restricted housing.
Wasatch County Administration Building Annexation
Collaborative financing and potential municipal acquisition of downtown county facilities could impact both local taxpayer burdens and capital improvement budgets.
The Views on Main Development Agreement & Infrastructure
Requires developer commitments for public road construction and a 25% contribution toward a signalized intersection on Main Street.
Finch Creek Townhomes MDA Amendment & Open Space Concerns
Changes impact property values, housing variety, and infrastructure design for future residents.
Moved or seconded (40)
Motions Cheatwood personally put forward or seconded. Attribution comes from the minutes; where the minutes name somebody we cannot match to the roster we leave it out rather than guess, so this is a floor, not a total.
- movedpassed 5-02026-07-21
UDOT Betterment Agreement
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-07-21
Ordinance 2026-12: Vacation of Springs at Coyote Ridge Phase 4 Plat
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-07-21
Salt Storage Structure Replacement
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 4-02026-07-21
Council Member Barney made the motion to adjourn.
- movedpassed 5-02026-07-21
Council Member Cheatwood made the motion to approve the Consent Agenda with the one change mentioned to the June 16 Meeting Minutes.
- movedpassed 5-02026-07-21
Council Member Cheatwood made the motion to extend the public comment period for ten additional minutes.
- secondedpassed 4-02026-07-07
to adjourn
- secondedpassed 5-02026-07-07
Main Street Plaza Schematic Design Authorization
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-07-07
Council Member Cheatwood moved to extend the meeting to 10:30 p.m.
- movedpassed 5-02026-07-07
Council Member Cheatwood made the motion to recess as the Heber City Council and Convene as the CRA (Community Redevelopment Agency) Board.
- movedpassed 5-02026-05-19
Council Member Cheatwood moved to adjourn.
- movedpassed 5-02026-05-19
High Valley Arts Performing Arts Center Direction
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 4-12026-05-05
Council Member Ostergaard moved to approve Resolution 2026-09 acknowledging that the Finance Director had stated, as a separate item from the budget and in a public meeting, that t…
- movedpassed 5-02026-04-07
Council Member Cheatwood moved to extend the public comment period for 15 minutes, but to limit the time to two minutes per person.
- movedpassed 5-02026-04-07
Council Member Cheatwood moved to approve Resolution 2026-06, the second budget amendment for Fiscal Year 2026, as presented.
- movedpassed 5-02026-04-07
Council Member Cheatwood moved to limit the public comment time allowed by individual to 1 1/2 minutes in order to hear as many people as possible.
- secondedpassed 5-02026-04-07
Council Member Barney moved to extend the meeting to 10:30 p.m.
- movedpassed 5-02026-04-07
to approve the Consent Agenda as outlined with the exception of Consent Agenda item two.
- movedpassed 5-02026-03-03
Council Member Cheatwood moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
- secondedpassed 5-02026-02-17
Council Member Johnston moved to approve the letter as amended and presented.
Decisions during term (20)
Recorded while Cheatwood was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Development Agreement for State Automotive (425 West 100 South)
Master Development Agreement Amendment for Finch Creek
Continue State Automotive Development Agreement
Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands (FFSL) Cooperative Agreement (Tony Kohler, Community Development Director)
Monthly Development Report (Jamie Baron, Planning Manager) - 10 min
Resolution 2026-05 finding hazardous environmental conditions and restriction of fireworks within designated portions of Heber City (Tony Kohler, Community Development Director)
Removed From Agenda, Item Moved to 03.24.2026 PC Meeting. Review Council Budget & Policy Priorities & Planning Related Presentations from Council's Budget Retreat. (Community Development Director Tony Kohler)
Sixth Amendment to Jordanelle Ridge Development Agreement
New London North Commercial Development Lot 1 Pad A and Pad B Approvals
North Village Views Master Development Agreement Second Amendment
Ordinance 2025-30 Springs at Coyote Phase 5 Development Agreement
Springs at Coyote Ridge Phase 5 Development Agreement
Approval of Heber Food Truck Court Development Agreement
Approval of Karl Malone Polaris Development Agreement
Heber Food Truck Court Development Agreement (Jacob Roberts, Planner) - 20 min
Downtown Food Truck Court Development Agreement
Scheid Accessory Building Setback Development Agreement
Downtown Heber Food Truck Rendezvous Development Agreement
Fourth Amendment to Upper Jordanelle Ridge Development Agreement
Red Ledges Park, Trails, and Open Space (Tony Kohler, Community Development Director) - 25 min
Voting record (12)(Development)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.