Yvonne Barney
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Yvonne Barney's platform focused on sustainable growth and infrastructure management, specifically addressing traffic through the city bypass and the increasing demand for affordable housing. She emphasized the importance of transparent communication between the city council and its residents to ensure community concerns are effectively addressed.
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Campaign promises (3)
- infrastructureYvonne Barney campaigned on addressing the city's bypass project to manage traffic concerns.Related votes
- developmentBarney focused on addressing the need for affordable housing within Heber City.Related votes
- transparencyBarney prioritized improving city communication and transparency with residents.
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 50
- Total speaking time
- 17:22:32
- Avg per meeting
- 20:51
- Segments
- 15200
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Top issues during term (8)(Development)
Blue Sign Annexation and Land Use Options
Will generate new property and sales tax revenues while requiring municipal service extensions.
Mayflower Lofts Master Development Agreement Amendment
Requires the developer to provide 10% affordable housing units, impacting project economics while addressing community housing needs.
land use and litigation
There is no direct fiscal impact to the city from the zone change itself.
Historic Preservation and Heritage Collaborations
Financial impacts will depend on the specific collaboration terms and historic designation incentives discussed.
Springs at Coyote Ridge Phase 5 Subdivision
Private investment in residential and commercial infrastructure.
North Village Views Master Development Agreement
None directly to the city budget.
Finch Creek Townhomes MDA Amendment & Open Space Concerns
Changes impact property values, housing variety, and infrastructure design for future residents.
Sawmill Development Design and Title Disputes
Resolving title disputes impacts developer equity and municipal park dedications.
Moved or seconded (40)
Motions Barney 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.
- secondedpassed 5-02026-08-05
Council Member Ostergaard made the motion to adjourn until August 18, 2026.
- secondedpassed 5-02026-07-21
UDOT Betterment Agreement
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 4-02026-07-21
Council Member Barney made the motion to adjourn.
- secondedpassed 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.
- secondedpassed 4-02026-06-25
Council Member Ostergaard made the motion to adjourn.
- movedpassed 5-02026-05-19
Continuation of Overnight Food Truck Parking Temporary Ordinance
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-05-19
Motion: Council Member Barney moved to accept the Consent Agenda.
- movedpassed 5-02026-05-19
Council Member Barney made the motion to extend the meeting to 10:30 p.m.
- movedpassed 5-02026-05-05
Council Member Barney made the motion to adjourn and be done.
- movedpassed 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
- movedfailed 2-32026-04-21
accept Consent Agenda items one, three, and four, and to remove item two from the Consent Agenda approval for further discussion.
- movedpassed 5-02026-04-21
Acceptance of Riverhawk Road Annexation Petition
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02026-04-21
Council Member Ostergaard made a motion to approve Resolution 2026-01 to adopt the proposed Artificial Intelligence (AI) policy.
- secondedpassed 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.
- secondedpassed 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 Barney moved to end the Closed Meeting and proceed to the Work Meeting.
- movedpassed 5-02026-04-07
Council Member Barney made the motion to adjourn.
- movedpassed 5-02026-04-07
Council Member Barney moved to extend the meeting to 10:30 p.m.
- secondedpassed 5-02026-04-07
Council Member Johnston made the motion to adopt Ord 2026-07 as presented with the following two minor changes: 1. to allow up to10-feet encroachment into public utility easements …
- secondedpassed 5-02026-04-07
Request for TAP Tax Funding for Bronze Plaque and Park Sign for the Private Kay Pete Murdock Jones Park (POSTT) - 10 min
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
Decisions during term (10)
Recorded while Barney 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
Voting record (14)(Development)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
Council Member Cheatwood made the motion to recess as the Heber City Council and Convene as the CRA (Community Redevelopment Agency) Board.
Sixth Amendment to Jordanelle Ridge Development Agreement
North Village Views Master Development Agreement Second Amendment
Council Member Phillips moved to accept Ordinance 2025-30 for the development agreement with the Springs at Coyote phase five.
Ordinance 2025-30 Springs at Coyote Phase 5 Development Agreement
Council Member Phillips moved to approve the development agreement without item 15 for the land dedication.
Approval of Heber Food Truck Court Development Agreement
Approval of Karl Malone Polaris Development Agreement
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
Fourth Amendment to Upper Jordanelle Ridge Development Agreement
Felt the city needed to have discussions with the Housing Authority before approving anything.
Views on Main MDA (Master Development Agreement)
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
Approval of Master Development Agreements for North Village Crossings and Harvest Village
Felt the annexation and development would not benefit the community, would add unwanted density, and created unaddressed traffic and community pressures.