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Sid Ostergaard

City Council Member2024-2028

About

Sid Ostergaard's platform centers on fostering constructive growth and development within Heber City. His approach emphasizes collaboration and proactive implementation of development strategies to benefit the community.

Campaign promises (1)

  • development
    Sid Ostergaard aims to implement, cultivate, and collaborate on positive development within Heber City.
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At a glance

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Term ending Dec 31, 2028.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
52
Total speaking time
12:03:15
Avg per meeting
13:55
Segments
11594

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Filtered to Development

Top issues during term (20)(Development)

high↓Jan 2025[22]

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.

critical↓Apr 2025[14]

Mayflower Views Residential Development

The project will likely increase the city's tax base through new residential development.

critical↓Jan 2025[13]

Affordable Housing Development

Potential future investments in fee-in-lieu programs, land donations, or water fee waivers to lower construction costs.

high↑May 2025[13]

C Street Pedestrian Initiative & Downtown Revitalization

Implementation costs for traffic calming devices and signage.

high↑Oct 2026[10]

Blue Sign Annexation and Land Use Options

Will generate new property and sales tax revenues while requiring municipal service extensions.

high↓May 2026[8]

land use and litigation

There is no direct fiscal impact to the city from the zone change itself.

critical↓Jan 2025[8]

Animal Shelter Expansion

The project aims to be completed within the existing budget, leveraging $61,000 in surplus funds.

high↓Sep 2026[5]

Mayflower Lofts Master Development Agreement Amendment

Requires the developer to provide 10% affordable housing units, impacting project economics while addressing community housing needs.

medium↓Sep 2026[5]

Historic Preservation and Heritage Collaborations

Financial impacts will depend on the specific collaboration terms and historic designation incentives discussed.

high↑Feb 2026[4]

Sawmill Development Design and Title Disputes

Resolving title disputes impacts developer equity and municipal park dedications.

medium↓Jun 2026[2]

Springs at Coyote Ridge Phase 5 Subdivision

Private investment in residential and commercial infrastructure.

high↓Jan 2025[2]

Auto Body Shop Redevelopment at 435 W 100 S

Estimated at approximately $11 million for full-scope construction excluding utility relocations.

high↓Feb 2025[2]

Downtown Parking Strategies and District

Initial conceptual planning carries no immediate construction cost, but future buildout estimates run into millions.

high↓Feb 2026[1]

North Village Views Master Development Agreement

None directly to the city budget.

medium↓Aug 2025[1]

Adaptive Reuse of Hicken Fieldhouse for Housing

Private investment by the property owner to renovate an existing structure.

high↓Jun 2025[1]

Old Mill Village Affordable Housing Restructuring

Developer will fund over $1.5 million in delinquent HOA assessments to complete community amenities.

high↓Nov 2025[1]

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.

critical↓Feb 2025[1]

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.

high↓Feb 2025[1]

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.

high↓Apr 2026[1]

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 Ostergaard 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 5-02026-08-05

    Council Member Ostergaard made the motion to adjourn until August 18, 2026.

  • secondedpassed 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

  • secondedpassed 5-02026-07-21

    Salt Storage Structure Replacement

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • secondedpassed 5-02026-07-21

    Council Member Cheatwood made the motion to extend the public comment period for ten additional minutes.

  • movedpassed 4-02026-07-07

    to adjourn

  • secondedpassed 5-02026-07-07

    Council Member Cheatwood made the motion to adjourn as the CRA Board and reconvene as the Heber City Council.

  • movedpassed 4-02026-06-25

    Council Member Ostergaard made the motion to adjourn.

  • secondedpassed 5-02026-05-19

    Council Member Cheatwood moved to adjourn.

  • secondedpassed 5-02026-05-19

    Council Member Cheatwood moved to authorize staff to move forward with the lowest bidder of the respondents within the project budget approved the last time Council talked about th…

  • secondedpassed 5-02026-05-19

    Children's Justice Center Donation Request

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • secondedpassed 5-02026-05-19

    Resolution 2026-11 Intent to Increase Property Tax Revenue

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • movedpassed 5-02026-05-05

    Council Member Ostergaard moved to approve Resolution 2026-08, as presented by staff, and to set the Tentative Budget Public Hearing date for June 2, 2026.

  • movedpassed 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 5-02026-05-05

    Council Member Ostergaard made the motion to adjourn.

  • secondedpassed 5-02026-05-05

    Ordinance 2026-09 Temporarily Suspending Dog Restrictions at Main Street Park

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • movedpassed 5-02026-05-05

    Council Member Ostergaard nominated Council Member Mike Johnston to be the acting Mayor Pro-Tem for the evening.

  • secondedpassed 5-02026-04-21

    the bring the Public Comment period forward on the agenda, before the Consent Agenda.

  • secondedpassed 5-02026-04-21

    Acceptance of Riverhawk Road Annexation Petition

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • movedpassed 5-02026-04-21

    enter a Closed Meeting for the purpose of discussing the character, professional competence, or physical or mental health of an individual.

  • movedpassed 5-02026-04-21

    Council Member Ostergaard made a motion to approve Resolution 2026-01 to adopt the proposed Artificial Intelligence (AI) policy.

Decisions during term (20)

Recorded while Ostergaard was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

approved6-1Jul 28, 2026

Development Agreement for State Automotive (425 West 100 South)

approved7-0Jul 28, 2026

Master Development Agreement Amendment for Finch Creek

tabled6-1Jul 14, 2026

Continue State Automotive Development Agreement

approved5-0Jun 16, 2026

Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands (FFSL) Cooperative Agreement (Tony Kohler, Community Development Director)

tabledMay 19, 2026

Monthly Development Report (Jamie Baron, Planning Manager) - 10 min

approved5-0Apr 7, 2026

Resolution 2026-05 finding hazardous environmental conditions and restriction of fireworks within designated portions of Heber City (Tony Kohler, Community Development Director)

tabledMar 10, 2026

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)

approvedVoted yes5-0Mar 3, 2026

Sixth Amendment to Jordanelle Ridge Development Agreement

approved7-0Feb 10, 2026

New London North Commercial Development Lot 1 Pad A and Pad B Approvals

approvedVoted yes5-0Feb 3, 2026

North Village Views Master Development Agreement Second Amendment

approvedVoted yes4-0Dec 16, 2025

Ordinance 2025-30 Springs at Coyote Phase 5 Development Agreement

approved6-0Oct 28, 2025

Springs at Coyote Ridge Phase 5 Development Agreement

approvedVoted yes4-0Oct 7, 2025

Approval of Heber Food Truck Court Development Agreement

approvedVoted yes5-0Oct 7, 2025

Approval of Karl Malone Polaris Development Agreement

tabledSep 16, 2025

Heber Food Truck Court Development Agreement (Jacob Roberts, Planner) - 20 min

approved4-1Aug 12, 2025

Downtown Food Truck Court Development Agreement

approved4-0Jul 22, 2025

Scheid Accessory Building Setback Development Agreement

tabled4-0Jul 22, 2025

Downtown Heber Food Truck Rendezvous Development Agreement

approvedVoted yes3-1Jul 15, 2025

Fourth Amendment to Upper Jordanelle Ridge Development Agreement

tabledJul 1, 2025

Red Ledges Park, Trails, and Open Space (Tony Kohler, Community Development Director) - 25 min

Voting record (14)(Development)

14 yes0 no

Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.

Voted yesJul 7, 2026

Council Member Cheatwood made the motion to recess as the Heber City Council and Convene as the CRA (Community Redevelopment Agency) Board.

Voted yesMar 3, 2026

Sixth Amendment to Jordanelle Ridge Development Agreement

Voted yesFeb 3, 2026

North Village Views Master Development Agreement Second Amendment

Voted yesDec 16, 2025

Council Member Phillips moved to accept Ordinance 2025-30 for the development agreement with the Springs at Coyote phase five.

Voted yesDec 16, 2025

Ordinance 2025-30 Springs at Coyote Phase 5 Development Agreement

Voted yesNov 18, 2025

Council Member Phillips moved to approve the development agreement without item 15 for the land dedication.

Voted yesOct 7, 2025

Approval of Heber Food Truck Court Development Agreement

Voted yesOct 7, 2025

Approval of Karl Malone Polaris Development Agreement

Voted yesJul 15, 2025

Council Member Phillips restated his motion to approve the amendment to the agreement with Jordanelle Ridge development, but to continue having conversations with the Housing Authority to solidify the

Voted yesJul 15, 2025

Fourth Amendment to Upper Jordanelle Ridge Development Agreement

Voted yesJun 3, 2025

Views on Main MDA (Master Development Agreement)

Voted yesJan 21, 2025

Council Member Johnston moved to adopt the two development agreements as amended that night, that Council had been working on for eighteen months, the development agreement for North Village Crossings

Voted yesJan 21, 2025

Approval of Master Development Agreements for North Village Crossings and Harvest Village

Voted yesJan 7, 2025

Continuation of North Village Crossing and Harvest Village Development Agreements