Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Payson City public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
5 issues in taxes budget with low priority
Lobbyist Consulting Agreement
A proposed consulting agreement with Legislative Executive Consulting, LLC — reportedly $20,000 a month — was pulled from the consent agenda and tabled over cost and missing scope-of-work concerns.
Building air conditioning failure
City Hall's AC finally quit — the unit had been budgeted for replacement three years running. Council told staff to get it fixed with money already set aside; expect AC back by next summer.
Cemetery fee changes
Cemetery fees were updated, but the city clarified infant burials and resident veteran fees are NOT going up — confusing paperwork made it look like a jump from $600 to $850. Non-resident fees did rise, and the sexton now has discretion for special circumstances.
Santaquin ends solid waste agreement
Santaquin told Payson its solid waste agreement is no longer cost-effective and will renew with its current carrier — meaning Payson got outbid on the regional contract.
City Fee Schedule and Innovation Center Fees
New fees let the city charge for Innovation Center services, plus cemetery, utility deposit and golf course changes. Bigger cemetery fee hikes are coming after a new sexton is hired.