Trina N. Cooke

This document outlines Heber City Council's Policy and Budget Priorities for Fiscal Year 2027. Key strategic areas include assuming a leadership role in planning for the 2034 Olympic Games, executing the Envision Central Heber Initiative through Main Street District improvements, parking solutions, pedestrian alley development, infrastructure projects, and strategic property acquisitions. It also focuses on supporting the Arts & Recreation District, ensuring airport compliance, and supporting the Heber Valley Arts Center. Further priorities include updating policies for dog-friendly parks and dark sky preservation, improving transportation infrastructure and signage, developing affordable housing plans, establishing a Historic Preservation District, and enhancing internal operations, city property maintenance, and community initiatives.

The meeting focused on the Central Heber Water Sewer Replacement Project. Discussions included updates on the project's progress, communication and outreach plans, the capital stack, project costs, and rate and revenue sufficiency. Key goals of the project are to manage risk, stay within fiscal capacity, and address the oldest and most unreliable sections of the downtown area. The council also discussed the public outreach plan, including door hangers, a project website, a hotline, and an on-site open house.

The Heber City Council held a town hall meeting to address questions about water, drought, heat, and development pressure. Panelists introduced themselves and their roles. The presentation touched on water conservation efforts, water rights, and the possibility of a moratorium. The discussion covered topics such as water level and quality checks, impact fees for new homes, and infrastructure plans. The importance of water conservation to avoid costs, minimize impact to others, and ensure fire suppression was emphasized. The council also discussed potential measures like irrigation meters and tiered water fees.

The strategic plan for Heber City focuses on creating a vibrant downtown area that is pedestrian-friendly, with trees, broader sidewalks, and outdoor dining. It aims to enhance the city's unique identity by highlighting its outdoor recreational opportunities, Olympic heritage, and agricultural roots. The plan emphasizes preserving the surrounding valley and mountains through strategic growth and funding mechanisms, such as a Community Redevelopment Area (CRA), to support infrastructure improvements and attract businesses and tourists.

The Heber City FY24/25 Council Policy & Budget Priorities document outlines key initiatives focused on leveraging the 2034 Olympic Games, executing the Envision Central Heber 2050 plan (including Main Street District and Arts & Recreation District improvements), addressing water and sewer infrastructure, improving transportation, enhancing affordable housing, and supporting community assets like the Heber Valley Arts Center and trails. Specific projects include Main Street enhancements, property acquisitions, parking solutions, alleyway improvements, completion of the band shell and 200S Plaza, burying power lines, and road improvements. The plan also addresses water system redundancy, affordable housing strategies, cemetery improvements, tree maintenance, historic preservation, dark sky initiatives, and the Heber Valley Corridor. The document includes timelines and responsible parties for each initiative.