Cedar City public meetings in 2025

Project Review/Sketch Meeting

The Sketch & Project Review Committee will meet on Dec 18, 2025 to examine two commercial building proposals and consider an amendment to the city's commercial zoning ordinance. The first proposal is for a retail building at 1467 South Cedar Boulevard (South Moore/Nielson). The second is for a commercial iron outpost at 574 North Iron Springs Road (Twin Oaks/Platt & Platt). The committee will also review Ordinance Section 26-III-12 concerning the Amber Ray amendment to the repealed General Commercial Zone.

• Building – Commercial Retail at South Moore / Nielson, 1467 South Cedar Boulevard
• Building – Commercial Iron Outpost Twin Oaks / Platt & Platt, 574 North Iron Springs Road
• Ordinance Text Section 26-III-12 amendment concerning Amber Ray and the repealed General Commercial Zone

The Sketch & Project Review Committee reviewed a commercial retail proposal at 1467 South Cedar Boulevard and a commercial Iron Outpost project at 574 North Iron Springs Road. Staff asked for additional traffic, parking, utility, and code analysis data and noted pending permits for signage, drainage, and fire hydrants. No formal approvals, denials, or votes were recorded.

Airport Board

The Cedar City Regional Airport Board will meet to discuss airport updates and project reports. The board has scheduled action items regarding airport overlay zoning and contracts for terminal concessions and massage chairs.

• Airport Overlay Zoning action item
• Terminal Gate Area Concessions Contract action item
• Terminal Massage Chair Contract action item
• SkyWest enplanements: October 2025 (1,271) and November 2025 (1,035)
• Project reports for Domed Hangar, T-Hangar, and Airport Master Plan

The Cedar City Regional Airport Board approved the Terminal Gate Area Concessions Contract with Bristlecone and will forward it to the city council. The board also approved the November meeting minutes unanimously. Discussion of the airport overlay zoning plan was tabled for next month, and the board declined to pursue a solar‑energy project on airport land.

• Approved November meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Terminal Gate Area Concessions Contract (unanimous)
• Tabled airport overlay zoning discussion for next month
• Declined to pursue solar‑energy provider proposal

City Council

The Cedar City Council will vote on a consent agenda that includes approving several contracts and appointments, and will consider multiple ordinance and zoning changes. Key contract approvals are for a $900,214.85 bid to improve 100 East Roadway, a $406,261 purchase of a Type 5 brush truck, and a $252,912 bid for the Fort Cedar Railroad Trail restroom and frontage improvements. Ordinance proposals address sidewalk installation standards, utility easement widths, and several zone changes for specific parcels. The meeting also includes reappointing the Cedar City Arts Council and adopting the Water Use and Preservation Element of the General Plan.

• Approve $900,214.85 bid from Inntelex, LLC for the 100 East Roadway Improvement project
• Approve $406,261 purchase of a Type 5 Brush Truck from Siddons‑Martin
• Approve $252,912 bid from Carter Enterprises for the Fort Cedar Railroad Trail Restroom and Frontage Improvements
• Consider ordinance modifying Cedar City Ordinances 32‑2 and 32‑9 on sidewalk installation in subdivisions and PUDs
• Consider zone change from General Commercial to Residential Dwelling‑Multiple Units (R‑3‑M) for 496, 498, 502, and 510 North 400 West

Project Review/Sketch Meeting

The Sketch & Project Review Committee is meeting to discuss a public utility easement vacation and a zone change. The body will also review plans for a warehouse, a hotel, and a manufacturing addition.

• Vacation of PUE at approx. 427 North Airport Rd. (MBGY Properties)
• Zone change from GC to R-3-M at approx. 491 North 400 West (GO Civil Engineering)
• Warehouse project: Kitty Hawk (Perry / Peterson)
• Hotel Home 2 Suites building at 1591 S Cedar Boulevard (Prime Hospitality)
• Commercial Manufacturing Addition building (Aerotech / Lee Design Group)

The committee reviewed three items: a vacation of a public right‑of‑way at 427 North Airport Rd, a zone change request for 491 North 400 West, and a warehouse development at Kitty Hawk. Staff and presenters discussed technical and regulatory concerns, but no approvals, denials, or votes were recorded. The meeting concluded without any formal actions.

City Council

The Cedar City Council will vote on several items, including an addendum for Specialized Aviation Services Operation (SASO) with Wright Wrench Aviation. It will also consider appointments to the Downtown Parking Authority, a partial waiver of a solid waste bill, the 2025 Master Plan for the regional airport, and a change to pool‑fencing ordinance requirements.

• Approve a Specialized Aviation Services Operation (SASO) addendum for Wright Wrench Aviation
• Approve the appointment of Niel Bemdt and Mark Baruffi to the Downtown Parking Authority
• Consider waiving a portion of the solid waste bill for Tink Holyoak
• Consider a resolution approving the 2025 Master Plan for the Cedar City Regional Airport
• Consider modifying Ordinance 26‑IV'9 to remove fencing requirements for private pools with compliant locking covers

The Cedar City City Council unanimously approved the agenda and consent items, including prior minutes, bill ratifications, a specialized aviation services addendum, and appointments to the Downtown Parking Authority. It also waived a portion of the solid‑waste bill for Tink Holy Oak and adopted the 2025 Master Plan for the Cedar City Regional Airport. Additional approvals covered a Sheep Herder monument, arena fee schedule changes, a branding addition to the Cross Hollow Events Center, and a donor‑wall letter.

• Approved agenda order (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items: prior minutes, bill ratifications, SASO addendum, and Downtown Parking Authority appointments (unanimous)
• Waived portion of the solid‑waste bill for Tink Holy Oak (unanimous)
• Approved resolution adopting the 2025 Master Plan for Cedar City Regional Airport (AYE: ?, NAY: 0, Abstained: 0)
• Approved concept of placing a Sheep Herder monument at Cross Hollow Events Center (AYE: ?, NAY: 0)
• Approved amendment to the consolidated arena fee schedule (vote not specified)
• Approved inclusion of Quichapa Canyon Ranch brand on the warm‑up barn at Cross Hollow Events Center (AYE: ?, NAY: ?, Abstained: 0)
• Approved donation letter for donor wall at Cross Hollow Events Center (unanimous)

Historic Downtown Economic Committee

The committee will review requirements for building materials on Main Street and a recommendation for a Shakespeare Committee seat. The meeting also includes reports on sidewalk power washing pricing and holiday decorations.

• Required building materials for Main Street
• Recommendation of Woody Lotts for Shakespeare Committee seat
• Sign ordinance update
• Power wash sidewalks pricing
• Video and storytelling initiative

City Council

The Cedar City Council will consider accepting a petition to annex 5 acres of land near 3000 North and 100 East. The meeting also includes public hearings on zoning changes, budget revisions, and an ordinance modifying sidewalk installation requirements.

• Consider accepting annexation petition for 5 acres near 3000 North and 100 East
• Public hearing on modifications to sidewalk installation ordinances 32-2 and 32-9
• Public hearing to consider revisions to the 2025-2026 fiscal year budget
• Public hearings on multiple zone changes and general plan amendments
• Consider bids for the Fort Cedar Railroad Trail Restroom and Frontage Improvements project

Planning Commission

The Cedar City Planning Commission will consider a recommendation for an annexation petition. The commission will also discuss two ordinance text amendments regarding use tables and building materials.

• Public hearing for Annexation Petition at 3000 North 400 West
• Discussion of Ordinance Text Amendment Ordinance 26-III-21 regarding Use Tables
• Discussion of Ordinance Text Amendment Section 26-4-16 regarding Building Material

The commission voted to adopt the minutes from the September 16, 2025 meeting. The motion was made by Steven Hitz, seconded by Jennifer Davis, and passed with all members in favor. No other motions or votes were recorded in this meeting.

• Approved minutes from September 16, 2025 (unanimous vote)

Cedar City Active Transportation Committee (ATC)

The Cedar City Active Transportation Committee will convene to discuss several items, including a review of the Trail Town proposal, the Slow Roll initiative, and Ben’s Big Active Transportation Study. The meeting will also include routine business such as calling the session to order, approving prior minutes, and receiving subcommittee reports. No specific decisions are detailed in the agenda.

• Call to Order
• Review and approve meeting minutes
• Trail Town
• Slow Roll
• Ben’s Big Active Transportation Study

The committee voted unanimously to move forward with the application to become an official IMBA Trail Town, and assigned Scott to locate the $500 needed for the process. The minutes from the November ATC meeting were tabled because a quorum was not present. No other substantive actions were decided; other items were postponed or discussed.

• Approved moving IMBA Trail Town application forward (unanimous)
• Tabled approval of November meeting minutes (no quorum)
• Tabled Ben’s Active Transportation Study item (no decision)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The commission will approve the minutes from the November 18, 2025 meeting. It will hold public hearings on several items, including a sidewalk‑requirements ordinance amendment for subdivisions, a zone change at approx. 4500 West 800 North from AT to I&M‑1, and a zone change for 502 N 400 W and 510 N 400 W from GC to R‑3‑M. Additional hearings will consider a General Plan amendment at approx. 2700 S Cedar Blvd converting Natural Open to Central Commercial, a zone change at the same location from AT to CC, and updates to water‑use preservation, required PUE width, and functional classification of streets. Two ordinance amendments are listed for discussion only and will not be voted on.

• Zone change at approx. 4500 West 800 North from AT to I&M-1 (public hearing)
• Zone change for 502 N 400 W and 510 N 400 W from GC to R-3-M (public hearing)
• General Plan amendment at approx. 2700 S Cedar Blvd from Natural Open to Central Commercial (public hearing)
• Ordinance text amendment Section 32-9(C)(9) – sidewalk requirements for subdivisions (public hearing)
• Ordinance text amendment Section 32-9(H)(2) – required width of PUE in commercial & industrial zones (public hearing)

The commission approved the November 18, 2025 minutes by unanimous vote. No other motions or votes were recorded; the remainder of the meeting was a public hearing discussion on a proposed sidewalk‑installation ordinance amendment.

• Approved November 18, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

Project Review/Sketch Meeting

The Sketch & Project Review Committee is meeting to review a proposed infrastructure master plan amendment and several building and signage projects. The committee will evaluate plans for commercial developments and rebranding efforts.

• Infrastructure Master Plan Amendment at 2500 North Main Street (Aqueous LLC / Velocity Builders)
• Sign rebranding for Hampton Inn at 1145 South Bently Blvd (Penterra LLC / Troy Mattson)
• Sign for Pork Belly’s at 565 S Main Street (Reverence Engineering)
• Commercial building for Smith’s Marketplace at approx. 1157 South Main Street (Kroger / AWA Engineering)

The Sketch & Project Review Committee discussed four items: a master‑plan amendment for 2500 North Main Street, a sign rebranding for Hampton Inn, a new sign for Pork Belly’s, and preliminary planning for Smith’s Marketplace. Staff provided feedback on sign height, setbacks, utility easements, and traffic impacts. No approvals, denials, or votes were recorded for any of the projects.

City Council

The Cedar City Council will vote on an ordinance to remove the requirement for pool fencing when a compliant powered safety cover is installed, aligning local law with state code. The Council will also consider waiving a portion of a solid waste bill for Tink Holyoak, who is seeking a refund for what he claims are overbilled garbage cans.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 26-IV-9 regarding pool fencing requirements
• Consider waiving solid waste bill for Tink Holyoak
• Consider amending Consolidated Fee Schedule for Arena fees
• Consider resolution for sheep herder monument at Cross Hollow Events Center
• Consider resolution to include Quichapa Canyon Ranch Brand on Warmup Barn

The council voted unanimously to approve the agenda order. No other motions were adopted, denied, or tabled during the meeting; the remaining items were discussed without formal decisions.

• Approved agenda order (unanimous)

City Council

The Cedar City Council will hold a special meeting to canvass the votes from the November 4, 2025 General Election. The meeting is scheduled for 9:00 A.M. on November 18, 2025, at the City Office, 10 North Main Street.

• Canvass of the November 4, 2025 General Election results
• Special City Council meeting on November 18, 2025
• Meeting location: City Office, 10 North Main Street, Cedar City, UT

The City Council voted to approve the official canvass of the November 4, 2025 general election. The motion was moved by Councilmember Wilkey, seconded by Councilmember Phillips, and passed unanimously. The Council then adjourned the meeting at 9:03 a.m. by a unanimous vote.

• Approved November 4, 2025 election canvass (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:03 a.m. (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Cedar City Planning Commission will approve the October 28, 2025 meeting minutes and hold several public hearings. Items include ordinance amendments for sidewalk requirements and required width of PUE, multiple zone changes, and a General Plan amendment changing 2700 S Cedar Blvd from Natural Open to Central Commercial. Recommendations will be presented for each item.

• Approval of minutes dated October 28, 2025
• Public hearing: Ordinance amendment to sidewalk requirements for subdivisions (Section 32-9(C)(9))
• Public hearing: Zone change from AT to I&M-1 at approx. 4500 West 800 North
• Public hearing: General Plan amendment from Natural Open to Central Commercial at approx. 2700 S Cedar Blvd
• Public hearing: Ordinance amendment for required width of PUE in commercial and industrial zones (Section 32-9(H)(2))

The Planning Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the October 28, 2025 meeting. The public hearing on the sidewalk‑requirements ordinance amendment was postponed (tabled) to the November 25 meeting. No decision was reached on the proposed zone change for 4500 West 800 North.

• Approved October 28, 2025 minutes (unanimous vote)
• Tabled sidewalk amendment public hearing until November 25

Airport Board

The Cedar City Regional Airport Board meeting on November 13, 2025 will approve minutes from the October 9 meeting and review SkyWest enplanement numbers. The board will consider proposed changes to the Airport Overlay Zone, an O&O Investment Lease, and an extension of an Exchange of Services Agreement with Schmidt Construction. Additional project updates such as the Domed Hangar, South Gate repairs, and other infrastructure items will be presented.

• Airport Overlay Zone Proposed Changes
• O&O Investment Lease
• Exchange of Services Agreement Extension – Schmidt Construction
• Domed Hangar Project
• South Gate Repairs

The board approved the minutes from the October meeting after a motion by Phillips and a second by Bleak, with unanimous support. The council voted to appoint Phil Schmidt to fill the unexpired term of former member Tyler Melling, giving him a two‑year term. No other substantive motions were recorded.

• Approved October meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Council appointed Phil Schmidt as new member (vote passed)

City Council

The Cedar City City Council meeting on November 12, 2025 will hold a public hearing on proposed general‑plan density changes (low, medium, high) in the vicinity of 800 North and 3700 West. The council will also consider appointing Keith Naylor to the Board of Adjustments, approve a pond‑landscape restoration project for $5 1,5 10.05, and vote on filling an open council seat. Additional items include restoring 50.50 hours of sick leave for Zac Adams and approving expenditures for a water‑well development.

• Appointment of Keith Naylor to the Board of Adjustments (replacing Terry Hermansen)
• Order for the Pond Landscape Restoration project amounting to $5 1,5 10.05
• Restoration of 50.50 hours of sick leave for Zac Adams
• Expenditures approved for water well development
• Public hearing on general‑plan density changes near 800 North and 3700 West

The council unanimously approved moving agenda item #6 to the top of the agenda. It also approved a $188,470 expenditure to move forward with a new water well. In addition, the council approved the consent agenda items, including the appointment of Keith Naylor, a $51,510.05 detention‑pond landscape restoration, and the restoration of 50.5 hours of sick leave for Zac Adams.

• Approved agenda order change moving item #6 to #1 (unanimous)
• Approved $188,470 water well cost to move forward (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Keith Naylor to the board of adjusters (unanimous)
• Approved $51,510.05 detention pond landscape restoration project (unanimous)
• Approved restoration of 50.5 hours of sick leave for Zac Adams (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items I‑V as written (unanimous)

Historic Downtown Economic Committee

The Historic Downtown Economic Committee will approve the August meeting minutes and hear staff reports that introduce a new Main Street Coordinator and present the HDEC Shakespeare Seat project. The committee will receive a business presentation and discuss topics such as Harvest Undecorating, Tiny Tweak Day, and a gratitude idea. Updates will be provided on recessed property owner outreach for pole‑sign consideration and on the progress of the prioritized permitted‑use table.

• Approval of August meeting minutes
• Introduction of new Historic Downtown Main Street Coordinator
• Presentation of HDEC Shakespeare Seat project
• Update on recessed property owner outreach for pole sign consideration
• Review of progress on prioritized permitted‑use table updates

Project Review/Sketch Meeting

The Sketch & Project Review Committee is meeting to discuss ordinance amendments and land use changes. The body will review a general plan amendment and zone change for a property at 950 North 3900 West, as well as commercial building plans for Winco Foods.

• Ordinance text amendment to Section 32-9(C)(9) regarding Cottonwood Hollow
• General Plan Amendment at approx. 950 North 3900 West from Low Density to Medium Density
• Zone Change at approx. 950 North 3900 West from AT to R-2-2
• Commercial building review for Winco Foods (B-1653-0004-0000 / B-1653-0005-0000)
• Ordinance text amendment to Section 32-9-H regarding easement requirements for commercial and industrial subdivisions

The Sketch & Project Review Committee discussed proposed amendments to sidewalk requirements, a general‑plan amendment and zone change for a 22‑acre parcel at 950 North 3900 West, and the Winco Foods commercial building project on Canyon Ranch Drive. No votes, approvals, denials, or other formal actions were recorded for any of the items. The meeting adjourned at 9:35 a.m.

City Council

The City Council will discuss a budget adjustment for landscape restoration at Canyon View Middle School and a request to restore sick leave for a police sergeant. The body will also consider an appointment to the Board of Adjustments.

• Change Order #1 for Doug Hunt Construction Inc. regarding CV Detention Pond Landscape Restoration for $51,510.05
• Proposed transfer of $7,154 from the 1600 N drainage improvements project to cover the detention pond overage
• Request to restore 50.5 hours of sick leave for Sgt. Zachary Adams following an on-duty injury
• Appointment of Keith Naylor to the Board of Adjustments

The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda. Members decided to hold a ballot to fill Tyler Melling's vacant seat, with votes to be read aloud. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved agenda order (unanimous)
• Decided to use a ballot for filling Tyler Melling's vacancy
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Cedar City Active Transportation Committee (ATC)

The Cedar City Active Transportation Committee will review the previous meeting minutes and consider several items related to active transportation. Topics include a proposed SUU bike map, a Slow Roll event, and a major Active Transportation Study. The committee will also hear other business and subcommittee reports before adjourning.

• Review and approve meeting minutes
• Discuss SUU Bike map
• Discuss Slow Roll event
• Discuss Big Active Transportation Study
• Other business and subcommittee reports

Board of Adjustments

The Cedar City Board of Adjustments will meet to consider an administrative appeal regarding public improvements at A+ Student Suites and a variance request for driveway width at Radiant Blue Construction.

• Administrative appeal of staff decision at 1695 West 200 North
• Variance request for driveway width at 1926 South 4450 West
• Approval of Board of Adjustments minutes
• Approval of findings of fact
• Meeting held at 10 North Main Street

The Board of Adjustments unanimously approved the minutes from the October 6, 2025 meeting. It unanimously voted to table the administrative appeal concerning public improvements for the A+ Student Suites project. The board also unanimously denied the requested variance to increase the driveway width at 1926 South 4450 West. No other actions were taken.

• Approved October 6 minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled administrative appeal for A+ Student Suites (unanimous)
• Denied driveway width variance at 1926 South 4450 West (unanimous)

City Council

The Cedar City Council will fill a vacant council seat and approve the purchase of a 2026 International Plow truck chassis for $172,056.47. The meeting also includes public comments on water billing issues and a closed session for litigation.

• Purchase of 2026 International Plow truck chassis for $172,056.47
• Approval of road dedication of 100 East south of 900 North
• Consideration of General Plan and zone changes near 800 North 3700 West
• Consideration of zone change from Residential to Central Commercial near I-157 S Main
• Closed meeting for reasonably imminent litigation

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda, including a $172,056.47 purchase of a 2026 International plow truck chassis and a road dedication for 100 East south of 90 North. Councilmember Wilkey moved to approve three zoning ordinances for property near 800 North 3700 West, which passed with all members voting aye. The council also approved a motion to enter a closed meeting and adjourned the session.

• Approved consent agenda items 1‑4, including plow truck purchase ($172,056.47) (unanimous)
• Approved road dedication of 100 East south of 90 North (unanimous)
• Approved three zoning ordinances for property near 800 North 3700 West (Robert Cox AYE, Scott Phillips AYE, Ronald Riddle AYE, Carter Wilkey AYE)
• Approved motion to go into closed meeting at 6:18 p.m. (all AYE)
• Adjourned council meeting at 6:30 p.m. (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Cedar City Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a Water Use Preservation element of the General Plan and on revising an ordinance for swimming‑pool safety covers. Commissioners will also discuss two ordinance proposals: one on using tables in commercial zones and another amending building‑material requirements. The meeting includes routine approval of the October 21, 2025 minutes.

• Public hearing – Water Use Preservation, General Plan Update Element
• Public hearing – Ordinance Revision Section 26‑IV‑9, Swimming Pools Adding Safety Covers
• Discussion item – Ordinance 26‑III‑21, Use Tables for Commercial Zones
• Discussion item – Ordinance Text Amendment Section 26‑4‑16, Building Material
• Approval of minutes dated October 21, 2025

The commission voted to approve the minutes from the October 21, 2025 meeting, with a unanimous vote after Decker moved and Davis seconded. A public hearing was held on the 90% draft of the Water Use Preservation element of the General Plan, but no action was taken; the staff will bring the final recommendation back on November 18. No other motions were decided during this meeting.

• Approved October 21, 2025 minutes (unanimous vote)

City Council

The Cedar City Council will hold public hearings on multiple General Plan and zoning changes for the property near 800 North 3700 West and for 1157 South Main. They will also discuss a development agreement amendment for the same 800 North 3700 West site. Additional items include a road dedication south of 900 North, a wastewater effluent reuse study, and the purchase of a plow truck chassis costing $172,056.47.

• Public hearing on General Plan density changes (Low, Medium, High) near 800 N 3700 W
• Public hearing on zone changes (R‑1, R‑2‑1, RN, etc.) near 800 N 3700 W
• Public hearing on amendment to the development agreement for 800 N 3700 W
• Public hearing on General Plan change from Highway/Regional Commercial to Central Commercial at 1157 S Main
• Consideration of purchase of a 2026 International plow truck chassis for $172,056.47

The council voted unanimously to approve the agenda order. No other motions were voted on; the meeting consisted mainly of staff reports, public comments, and discussions of zoning, road variances, and mental‑health funding. No formal approvals, denials, or tablings were recorded.

Planning Commission

The Cedar City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider General Plan amendments and zone changes for a property at Approx 800 North 3700 West. The agenda also includes a discussion item regarding commercial use tables and a text amendment to building materials.

• Public hearing for General Plan amendments at Approx 800 North 3700 West
• Public hearing for zone changes from R-1 to R-2-1, R-1 to RN, and other classifications
• Public hearing for a Development Agreement-Amendment at Approx 800 North 3700 West
• Discussion item on Ordinance 26-III-21 regarding commercial use tables
• Discussion item on text amendment to Section 26-4-16 regarding building materials

The commission approved the minutes from the October 7 meeting by unanimous vote. It issued positive recommendations for the General Plan density amendments, the associated zone changes, and the Development Agreement amendment, each passing unanimously. Two ordinance items were motioned to be tabled until October 28, also unanimously.

• Approved October 7 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Positive recommendation for General Plan Amendments (density changes) (unanimous)
• Positive recommendation for Zone Changes (R‑1, R‑2‑1, RN, etc.) (unanimous)
• Positive recommendation for Development Agreement amendment (unanimous)
• Tabled Ordinance 26‑III‑21 (Use Tables for Commercial Zones) until Oct 28 (unanimous)
• Tabled Ordinance Text Amendment Section 26‑4‑16 (Building Material) until Oct 28 (unanimous)

Project Review/Sketch Meeting

The Sketch & Project Review Committee is meeting to discuss a zoning change and a development agreement. The body will review requests related to land use and utility infrastructure.

• Zone change from AT to I&M-1 at approximately 4500 West 800 North
• Development agreement related to a water meter at 2486 West 580 North

The Sketch & Project Review Committee discussed a zone change request for the property near 4500 West and 800 North, proposing to rezone it to I&M-1. They also heard a request from Alvaro Serna to install a separate water meter at 2486 West and 580 North. No formal approval, denial, or vote was recorded for either item. The meeting adjourned without any documented decisions.

City Council

The council will vote on a powerline easement on City property for Rocky Mountain Power, approve a design contract for the SUU golf complex, and adopt a wage approval for a new lateral police officer. It will also consider an ordinance to vacate a public utility easement at 1600 South and Hidden Canyon Road, and a resolution to amend a deferral agreement for a property at 93 East 900 North.

• Approve granting a powerline easement on Parcel # B- I 407-0000-0000 for Rocky Mountain Power
• Approve the SUU golf complex design contract with Element Design Collective
• Approve a wage approval for a new lateral police officer
• Consider an ordinance vacating a public utility easement at approximately 1600 South and Hidden Canyon Road
• Consider a resolution amending a deferral agreement for a property at approximately 93 East 900 North

The council unanimously approved the agenda order and the consent agenda items, including minutes, bills, a golf‑complex design contract, a powerline easement, and a wage approval for a new lateral police officer. They also approved an ordinance vacating a public utility easement at approximately 1600 South Hidden Canyon Road. Additionally, the council approved a resolution amending a development deferral for a property at 93 East 900 North and a resolution rescinding a development agreement for 1157 South Main Street. Five officers were sworn in during the meeting.

• Approved agenda order (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items 1‑5 (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance vacating public utility easement at 1600 S Hidden Canyon Rd (unanimous)
• Approved resolution amending development deferral for 93 E 900 N (5 AYE, 0 NAY, 0 abstain)
• Approved resolution rescinding development agreement for 1157 S Main St (5 AYE, 0 NAY, 0 abstain)
• Approved SUU golf‑complex design contract (unanimous)
• Approved powerline easement on city parcel #B‑1407.00004000 for Nathan Blocker (unanimous)
• Sworn in Sergeant Stetson Bergstrom, Corporal Evan Pettit, Officer Shelby McDonnell, Officer Manuel Vanjur, and Officer Avery Shumway

Historic Preservation Commission

The Cedar City Historic Preservation Commission met on October 14, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. The agenda included routine items such as a call to order, pledge of allegiance, and approval of minutes. The public agenda listed topics like a birthday recognition, historic markers, a Saint George meeting, and an update on the Utah Main Street program for Cedar City. No specific decisions or actions were noted in the agenda.

• Birthday recognition
• Historic markers
• Saint George meeting
• Utah Main Street update for Cedar City

Airport Board

The Cedar City Airport Board will approve the minutes from the September 11 meeting, review SkyWest enplanement numbers for August and September 2025, and receive updates on airport projects and lease extensions. The board will also discuss Essential Air Service (EAS) funding and other operational items. All items are presented for board consideration at the October 9, 2025 meeting.

• Approval of meeting minutes from September 11, 2025
• SkyWest enplanement figures: August 2025 = 1,091; September 2025 = 1,203; YTD = 8,703
• Project updates: domed hangar work, waterway culverts, perimeter roads, security camera upgrade, T‑Hangar flooring, baggage claim seating, weed abatement
• Lease extensions for Sphere One Aviation, Roope, Burgess, and Boyd Hall hangars
• Discussion of Essential Air Service (EAS) funding

The board approved the September meeting minutes with all members in favor. A motion to approve lease extensions for four airport hangars was moved, seconded, and passed unanimously, subject to added lease language. The approved extensions are for the Sphere One Aviation Smoke Jumper Hangar, the Sphere One Aviation Maintenance Hangar, the Roope Hangar, and the Burgess Hangar.

• Approved September meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved lease extension for Sphere One Aviation Smoke Jumper Hangar (unanimous)
• Approved lease extension for Sphere One Aviation Maintenance Hangar (unanimous)
• Approved lease extension for Roope Hangar (unanimous)
• Approved lease extension for Burgess Hangar (unanimous)

City Council

The Cedar City Council will hold public hearings on several development and utility matters. Items include an ordinance to vacate a public utility easement near 1600 South and Hidden Canyon Road, a design contract for the SUU golf complex, and resolutions affecting development agreements and a powerline easement. The council will also consider a wage approval for a new police officer and water well exploration locations, with a closed‑session item on imminent litigation.

• Public hearing to consider ordinance vacating a public utility easement near 1600 South and Hidden Canyon Road
• Consider approving the SUU golf complex design contract
• Public hearing on a resolution amending a deferral agreement for property at approx. 93 East 900 North
• Consider granting a powerline easement on Parcel # B-1407-0000-0000 for Rocky Mountain Power to serve Nathan Blocker
• Consider a resolution rescinding a development agreement for 1157 (1221) South Main Street

The council approved the meeting agenda order with a unanimous vote after Councilmember Phillips moved and Councilmember Melling seconded the motion. The body also discussed the process for filling a council vacancy, but no formal decision or vote was recorded. Public comments were heard regarding water billing issues in Old Sorrel Ranch, with no action taken at this meeting.

• Approved agenda order (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Cedar City Planning Commission will hold several public hearings, including a General Plan amendment for 1157 South Main Street to designate Highway/Regional Commercial use. The agenda also includes a zone change from R-2 to Commercial Corridor for the same address, a development agreement amendment for 1221 South Main Street, and multiple General Plan density changes for the Approx 800 North 3700 West (Cedar 106 / Platt & Platt) area. A road dedication for 100 East Street is also scheduled for recommendation, and discussion items on downtown housing options and a commercial zoning ordinance are listed.

• Public hearing – General Plan Amendment – 1157 South Main Street (Highway/Regional Commercial) – recommendation
• Public hearing – Zone Change from R-2 to Commercial Corridor – 1157 South Main Street – recommendation
• Public hearing – Development Agreement Amendment – 1221 South Main Street – recommendation
• Public hearing – General Plan Amendments – Approx 800 North 3700 West (Cedar 106 / Platt & Platt) – multiple density changes – recommendation
• Road dedication – 100 East Street – recommendation

The commission approved the September 16 minutes by unanimous vote. It gave a unanimous positive recommendation to amend the General Plan to Highway/Regional Commercial at 1157 South Main. It also unanimously recommended changing the zone from R‑2 to Commercial at the same address. Finally, the commission unanimously recommended dissolving the development agreement for 1221 South Main once the property sale closes.

• Approved September 16 minutes (unanimous)
• Positive recommendation for General Plan Amendment Highway/Regional Commercial to CC at 1157 South Main (unanimous)
• Positive recommendation for Zone Change from R-2 to CC at 1157 South Main (unanimous)
• Positive recommendation to dissolve Development Agreement for 1221 South Main contingent on closing (unanimous)

Cedar City Active Transportation Committee (ATC)

The Cedar City Active Transportation Committee will meet to review and approve minutes, receive a Healthy Utah award, and discuss several transportation initiatives. Topics include a bike/trail concept along the new Cedar Blvd roadway, a UDOT transportation study, and planning for Walk & Roll to School Day on October 8. Additional items such as a Slow Roll event and Bike Friendly Utah program will also be considered.

• Bike/trail concept along new “Cedar Blvd” roadway
• UDOT transportation study
• Walk & Roll to School Day, Wednesday, October 8
• Slow Roll event
• Bike Friendly Utah program

The committee voted to approve the September meeting minutes, with all members in favor. No other formal actions were taken; the discussion covered bike infrastructure, UDOT studies, and upcoming events. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved September minutes (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor)

Board of Adjustments

The Cedar City Board of Adjustments will consider a request to allow a home‑occupation freeze‑drying business at approximately 2262 West Skyview Drive. It will also review two setback variance applications—one for the property at approximately 287 South 300 East submitted by Cloyd Stratton, and another for approximately 1600 North 220 East submitted by Jason Ashworth of Platt & Platt. Routine agenda items include approval of the previous meeting's minutes and findings of fact.

• Request for home‑occupation freeze‑drying business at ~2262 West Skyview Drive (R‑1/F D4U) – Ann & Larry Novasel
• Variance request for side setbacks at ~287 South 300 East – applicant Cloyd Stratton
• Variance request for setbacks at ~1600 North 220 East – applicant Jason Ashworth, Platt & Platt
• Approval of meeting minutes
• Approval of findings of fact

The Board unanimously approved the minutes and findings of fact from the September 8 meeting. It approved a home‑occupation request at 2262 West Skyview Drive, contingent on sign approval and a business license. The Board denied a setback variance for a two‑car garage at 287 South 300 East. It approved a setback variance for a commercial office at 1600 North 220 East.

• Approved September 8 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved September 8 findings of fact (unanimous)
• Approved home‑occupation at 2262 West Skyview Drive, contingent on sign and license (unanimous)
• Denied garage setback variance at 287 South 300 East (unanimous)
• Approved commercial setback variance at 1600 North 220 East (unanimous)

Cedar City Disability Action Awareness Team

The Cedar City Disability Action/Awareness Committee will meet on Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 12:30 p.m. in the Administration Conference Room at 10 North Main. The agenda includes approving the previous meeting minutes and discussing the removal of a City Council member, Randall McUne, as a voting member. The committee will also handle other business, assign members to tasks, and set the date for the next meeting on November 13, 2025.

• Approval of minutes from the prior meeting
• Discussion on removing City Council member Randall McUne as a voting member
• Other business items
• Member assignments
• Scheduling next meeting for November 13, 2025

Historic Downtown Economic Committee

The Historic Downtown Economic Committee will review August meeting minutes, hear staff reports on the HDEC Shakespeare Seat and related findings, receive updates on Mayor’s Park signage and weeds, discuss outreach for pole sign considerations, and hold breakout and group sessions on a Utah Main Street transformation strategy toolkit.

• Review and approve August minutes
• Staff report on HDEC Shakespeare Seat
• Update on Mayor’s Park sign and weeds
• Update on recessed property owner outreach for pole sign consideration
• Breakout and group discussion on Utah Main Street transformation strategy toolkit

Project Review/Sketch Meeting

The Sketch & Project Review Committee is meeting to discuss land use changes and building projects. The body will review a General Plan amendment and zone change for a site at 1500 West 775 South, as well as two building projects and a swimming pool ordinance revision.

• General Plan Amendment and Zone Change from CC to R-1 at Approx. 1500 West 775 South
• Building review for Diamonti Lot 7 at 202 N 3325 West
• Building review for Phillips Flex Warehouse at 675 North 5400 West
• General Plan Update regarding the Water Use Preservation Element
• Ordinance Revision Section 26-IV-9 regarding swimming pool safety covers

The Sketch & Project Review Committee discussed several projects, including a general‑plan amendment, zone change, two building permits, a water‑use preservation element, and a swimming‑pool safety‑cover ordinance revision. No motions were adopted, votes taken, or approvals granted during the meeting. The items will be forwarded for further review or staff follow‑up.

City Council

The City Council will vote on several infrastructure projects, including wastewater treatment plant repairs and traffic signal design. The body will also consider four ordinances regarding land annexation, public right-of-way vacation, and zoning changes for properties on Canyon Ranch Drive and Main Street.

• Rebuild of two clarifiers at the Wastewater Treatment Plant for $1,238,687
• Kimley-Horn proposal for Kitty Hawk and Bulldog Road traffic signal design for $48,600
• General Plan and zone changes for property near 3000 N Canyon Ranch Drive
• General Plan and zone changes for property near 1110 S Main Street
• Annexation of 80.92 acres of land at approximately 800 N 4500 W

The Cedar City Council approved two ordinances amending the General Plan and zoning for properties near 3000 N Canyon Ranch Drive and 1110 S Main Street, with a stipulation for a future road dedication. The council also approved a consent agenda including a $1.238 million wastewater clarifier rebuild, a $48,000 traffic signal design contract, and a federal aid agreement for the 800 West project. A resolution revising the FY 2025-2026 budget was approved with the exception of a $2 million water project line item, which was pulled from the table for further discussion.

• Approved General Plan and zone change to Central Commercial for property near 3000 N Canyon Ranch Drive, with road dedication stipulation (3-0)
• Approved General Plan and zone change to Central Commercial for property at 1110 S Main Street (3-0)
• Approved vacating a public right-of-way at approximately 900 North 3700 West (3-0)
• Approved annexation of 80.92 acres at approximately 800 N 4500 W (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $1,238,687 wastewater clarifier rebuild and $48,000 Kimley-Horn traffic signal design (3-0)
• Approved ordinance amending personnel policy (3-0)
• Approved FY 2025-2026 budget resolution, excluding $2M water project line item (3-0)
• Approved resolution revising investment policy (3-0)

Project Review/Sketch Meeting

The Sketch & Project Review Committee will meet on September 18, 2025 to consider several proposals. Items include an annexation petition for the parcel at 3000 North 100 East, a commercial building development at 1650 South Cedar Boulevard, a bus garage project near 401 West 3000 North, and a UF Milk addition at 997 North Airport Road. Each proposal will be discussed for possible approval or further action.

• Annexation petition for 3000 North 100 East (presented by Judy R. Lindsay, Trust Rick Holman / Platt & Platt)
• Commercial building development at 1650 South Cedar Boulevard (presented by Land 273 LLC / Platt & Platt)
• Bus garage project at approximately 401 West 3000 North (presented by ICSD Bus Garage, Watson Engineering)
• UF Milk addition at 997 North Airport Road (presented by Western Quality Foods, Excel Engineering)

The committee discussed an annexation petition for 3000 N 100 E, a commercial building at 1650 S Cedar Boulevard, and a bus garage near 401 W 3000 N, but no approvals, denials, votes, or final actions were recorded.

City Council

The Cedar City City Council will hold public hearings on a General Plan change from Low Density Residential to Central Commercial and a zone change from Master Planned Development to Central Commercial for the property near 3000 N Canyon Ranch Drive. A second hearing will consider a General Plan change from Highway Regional Commercial to Central Commercial and a zone change from Highway Services to Central Commercial for the property near 1110 S Main Street. Additional agenda items include a public‑right‑of‑way vacancy, an annexation of about 80.92 acres near 800 N 4500 W, an amendment to the city’s Personnel Policy, and a resolution to revise the FY 2025‑2026 budget.

• Public hearing: General Plan and zone change to Central Commercial for 3000 N Canyon Ranch Drive
• Public hearing: General Plan and zone change to Central Commercial for 1110 S Main Street
• Public hearing: Ordinance to vacate a public right‑of‑way at approx. 900 N 3700 W
• Public hearing: Annexation of 80.92 acres near 800 N 4500 W
• Ordinance to amend the City Personnel Policy

Councilmember Phillips moved to approve the agenda order and Councilmember Cox seconded; the motion passed unanimously. No other motions were voted on. Public hearings on a commercial‑to‑central plan change, a road vacancy, and an 80.92‑acre annexation were held, but no decisions or votes were recorded. The meeting concluded without any substantive approvals or denials.

• Approved agenda order (unanimous)

Leisure Services Advisory Committee

The Cedar City Leisure Services Advisory Committee will consider a proposal to remove the City Council representative from voting on the committee. The meeting will also approve the minutes from the July 9, 2025 session. Division reports from Aquatics, Cross Hollow, Golf, Parks, and Recreation will be presented. Additional items are listed under "Other" without further detail.

• Discuss removal of City Council representative as a voting member (proposed by Randall Mcune)
• Approve minutes from the July 9, 2025 meeting
• Division reports: Aquatics, Cross Hollow, Golf, Parks, Recreation
• Other items (unspecified)

Planning Commission

The Cedar City Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several development proposals, including an amended plat for Fiddlers Canyon Hills Phase 1 and Phase 2, a General Plan amendment and a zone change from R‑2 to CC for 1157 South Main Street, and a request to vacate a public utility easement on Hidden Canyon Road. The commission will also consider a development agreement amendment for 93 East 900 North and an easement creation on approximately 780 East Highway 14. Additionally, Ordinance 26‑III‑21 concerning use tables for commercial zones will be discussed.

• Amended Plat – Fiddlers Canyon Hills Phase 1, 1935 North Fiddlers Canyon Road (public hearing)
• Amended Plat – Fiddlers Canyon Hills Phase 2, 1935 North Fiddlers Canyon Road (public hearing)
• General Plan Amendment – 1157 South Main Street (public hearing)
• Zone Change from R‑2 to CC – 1157 South Main Street (public hearing)
• Vacating Public Utility Easement – Hidden Canyon Road, 1600 South Drew (public hearing)

The commission voted unanimously to approve the minutes from the September 2, 2025 meeting. It accepted staff decisions to amend the plats for Fiddlers Canyon Hills Phase 1 (10‑foot shift) and Phase 2 (2‑foot shift) to match the as‑built conditions. Recommendations for a general‑plan amendment and a zone change at 1157 South Main were discussed but no final action was taken.

• Approved September 2, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous vote)
• Approved staff decision to amend plat for Fiddlers Canyon Hills Phase 1 (10‑foot shift)
• Approved staff decision to amend plat for Fiddlers Canyon Hills Phase 2 (2‑foot shift)

Airport Board

The Cedar City Airport Board will approve minutes from the August 14 meeting, review SkyWest enplanement numbers, and discuss several airport projects and operational updates. Items include a proposed Airport Ordinance (Chapter 10), lease renewals and terminations for multiple hangar facilities, and updates on the T‑Hangar and other infrastructure projects.

• Approval of minutes from the August 14, 2025 meeting
• SkyWest enplanement totals: July 1,066; August 1,091; YTD 7,500
• Airport Ordinance – Chapter 10
• Lease renewals and terminations for Cedar Building Associates, FAA Snowcat, Rotak Hangar, O&O Investment, and Southern Skies Aviation
• Project updates: Domed Hangar, Waterway Culverts, Perimeter Roads, T‑Hangar, HVAC maintenance

The Cedar City Regional Airport Board approved moving the public Fly‑In breakfast from October 11 to October 18 after a board proposal. The board also approved the minutes from the August meeting unanimously. Additional actions reported included fire‑extinguisher purchases for hangars and the start of an access‑card rollout for the FBO.

• Approved August meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Rescheduled Fly‑In breakfast to October 18 (unanimous)
• Purchased and installed four fire extinguishers in the Domed Hangar
• Ordered four additional fire extinguishers for the T‑Hangar (total ten)
• Started issuing Aero Simple access cards to the FBO
• Prepared RFP for terminal gate concessions; proposals due Oct 25
• Confirmed ground‑breaking for airport expansion planned for October
• Reported new de‑ice vehicle acquisition for SkyWest operations

City Council

The Cedar City City Council will vote on a petition to annex 19.18 acres of land in the vicinity of 3000 North 400 West. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from August 20, 26, and 27, 2025, ratification of bills dated August 29, 2025, and a closed‑session discussion of property negotiations and imminent litigation. Public comments will be heard before the consent agenda is finalized.

• Petition to annex 19.18 acres near 3000 North 400 West
• Approval of minutes dated August 20, 26, & 27, 2025
• Ratification of bills dated August 29, 2025
• Closed session on property negotiations and reasonably imminent litigation
• Public comments from residents and stakeholders

The council approved a bid that was on the agenda with a unanimous vote. Later, members voted to enter a closed session at 5:48 p.m., also unanimously. The council then adjourned the meeting at 6:00 p.m. with a unanimous vote.

• Approved the agenda‑item bid (unanimous AYE vote)
• Moved to enter closed session at 5:48 p.m. (unanimous AYE vote)
• Adjourned the council meeting at 6:00 p.m. (unanimous AYE vote)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Cedar City Historic Preservation Commission will hold its regular meeting on September 9, 2025. After standard procedural items, the commission will discuss a public meeting from Saint George and host a birthday celebration. No decisions or votes are indicated in the agenda.

• Discussion on Saint George public meeting
• Birthday celebration

The Historic Preservation Commission approved the minutes from its August 12, 2025 meeting by a unanimous vote. The commission also discussed plans for the city’s 174th birthday celebration, marker installation timing, and restoration of the 7‑Up mural, but no formal actions were recorded.

• Approved August 12, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Adjustments

The Cedar City Board of Adjustments will meet on September 8, 2025, at 5:15 p.m. in the City Council Chambers to review five requests: two home-occupation permits for tutoring and a nail salon, two property-specific variances (no pool fence and an off-site sign), and one administrative appeal regarding required public improvements.

• Home occupation tutoring at 1226 North 3575 West (Sandy Turley Tutoring)
• Home occupation nail salon at 1398 West 1525 South (Angie Nail)
• Variance to omit pool fence at 2409 West Arroyo Road
• Variance for off-site sign at 1065 South Main Street (GLC Properties)
• Administrative appeal on public improvements at 1695 West 200 North (A+ Student Suites)

The Cedar City Board of Adjustments approved the August 4, 2025 minutes and findings of fact unanimously. It then approved a home‑occupation tutoring business at 1226 N 3575 W and a home‑occupation nail‑salon at 1398 W 1525 S, each with a unanimous vote. No decision was reached on the pool‑fence variance request.

• Approved August 4, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved August 4, 2025 findings of fact (unanimous)
• Approved tutoring home occupation at 1226 N 3575 W (unanimous)
• Approved nail‑salon home occupation at 1398 W 1525 S (unanimous)

Cedar City Active Transportation Committee (ATC)

The Cedar City Active Transportation Committee will hold its September 4, 2025 meeting to review and approve minutes, discuss the Old Sorrel Trail Phase 2 street crossing, receive a Get Healthy Utah application update, and review chip seal bike lanes. The committee will also discuss trail standards and hear subcommittee reports.

• Old Sorrel Trail Phase 2 street crossing discussion
• Get Healthy Utah application update
• Chip seal bike lanes review
• Trail standards discussion

The committee unanimously approved the August meeting minutes. It also voted unanimously to move forward with using the existing culvert as a crossing for cyclists and pedestrians on the Old Sorrel Phase 2 project, noting $627,000 is available for the work. No timeline was set for installation. Other items were discussed but no decisions were made.

• Approved August meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved culvert crossing for cyclists and pedestrians at Old Sorrel Phase 2 (unanimous)

Project Review/Sketch Meeting

The Sketch & Project Review Committee meets to review four sketch proposals and four project-review applications. Sketch proposals include a subdivision, a warehouse, a car wash, and a 9-plex. Project-review items include a furniture remodel and a new apartment building.

• Subdivision: The Pointe Phase 2 at 3700 West 1250 North
• Warehouse: Phillips Flex Warehouse at t Diamonti Lane
• Car Wash: Sparkles Car Wash at approx. 378 North Cross Hollow Road
• 9 Plex at 400 West 510 South
• Apartments: Annie Apartments at 840 South Main Street

The Sketch & Project Review Committee met on September 4, 2025 to review a subdivision (The Pointe Phase 2), a warehouse project (Phillips Flex Warehouse), and a car‑wash project (Sparkles Car Wash). Staff and applicants presented plans and raised issues such as utility upgrades, design details, and driveway circulation. The committee asked for additional information and revisions but did not approve, deny, or table any project. No vote tallies were recorded.

City Council

The City Council will decide whether to accept a petition from Ryan Brindley to annex 19.18 acres of land. If accepted, the city will begin a 30-day protest period before final consideration by the Planning Commission and Council.

• Petition to annex 19.18 acres in the vicinity of 3000 North and 400 West
• Discussion for reconsideration of Braffits well drilling site
• Utah Summer Games presentation by Jon Oglesby

Councilmember Tyler Melling moved to approve the agenda order, seconded by a councilmember, and Councilmember Ronald Riddle reported a unanimous vote approving the agenda. The council also accepted a petition to annex 19.18 acres of land near 3000 N 400 W, noting consent for the annexation and a future zone change.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous vote)
• Accepted petition to annex 19.18 acres of land (consent noted)

Planning Commission

The Cedar City Planning Commission will hold public hearings to provide recommendations on several land-use changes. These include general plan amendments and zone changes for properties on North Canyon Drive and South Main Street, as well as a road vacation request.

• General Plan Amendment and Zone Change (MPD to CC) at Approx 3000 North Canyon Drive
• General Plan Amendment (Highway Regional Commercial to CC) at 1110 South Main Street
• Zone Change (Highway Service to CC) at 1110 South Main Street
• Road Vacation at 900 North 3700 West

The commission approved the minutes from the August 19, 2025 meeting with a unanimous vote. The public hearing items on a general‑plan amendment and a zone change were discussed, but no motions or votes were recorded for those items.

• Approved August 19, 2025 minutes (unanimous vote)

City Council

The Cedar City Council will vote on approving construction contracts for street lighting improvements and a cemetery renovation, as well as several development agreements and fee changes.

• Approve $452,270 bid for South Main Street Lighting Improvement Project Phase 2
• Approve $282,392 bid for Cedar City Cemetery Renovation Project Phase 3R
• Consider fee schedule amendment for water meters and strainers
• Consider development agreement for Westview Drive public improvements
• Consider General Plan and zone changes for 200 West 2530 North

The council voted 3‑1 to change the general plan from medium‑density to high‑density residential and rezone the area from CC and AT to R‑3‑M. Councilmembers also appointed Councilmember Phillips as Mayor Pro Tem unanimously, approved $282,392 for the Cedar City Renovation Project Phase 3R unanimously, denied a fee waiver for the July Jamboree unanimously, and approved a development agreement for improvements on Westview Drive with all votes in favor.

• Approved high‑density zoning change for 200 West 2530 North (3 AYE, 1 NAY)
• Appointed Councilmember Phillips as Mayor Pro Tem (unanimous)
• Approved $282,392 Cedar City Renovation Project Phase 3R (unanimous)
• Denied waiver of park and other fees for July Jamboree (unanimous)
• Approved development agreement for Westview Drive improvements (all AYE, 0 NAY, 0 abstain)
• Approved consent agenda items including minutes from Aug 6 & 13 (unanimous)

Project Review/Sketch Meeting

The Sketch & Project Review Committee will hear two sketch items and five project-review items at its August 21 meeting. Sketch items include vacating a powerline easement and a development agreement for Pioneer Flooring. Project-review items cover four new buildings and one emergency-preparedness shed.

• Vacate powerline easement near 750 East Hwy 14
• Development agreement for Pioneer Flooring at 202 North 3325 West
• Triple J Building at 867 North 2475 West
• Industrial Diamonti Building at 277 North 3325 West
• Williams Storage Building at 1439 West Fort Cedar Way

The Sketch & Project Review Committee discussed three easement/sketch items and two building projects. No approvals, denials, or votes were recorded, and the items were left for further staff work or future consideration.

City Council

The Cedar City Council will hold a public meeting to decide on several development agreements, ordinance changes, and fee adjustments. Key items include waiving park fees for the July Jamboree, approving development agreements for properties on Westview Drive and Industrial Road, and amending the subdivision ordinance to allow PUD-owned storage units.

• Public hearing to waive park & other fees for July Jamboree ($1,000 cost)
• Development agreement for Westview Drive property (1800 Westview Drive) with $204,882.32 fee in lieu of improvements
• Ordinance change from medium to high density residential and zone changes for 200 West 2530 North property
• Second amendment to development agreement for 800 North 3500 West property (Cedar 106)
• Amendment to fee schedule for water meters and strainers

The City Council voted to approve the agenda order with a unanimous vote. No other motions were adopted; discussions on water well testing, park sponsorship fees, and other topics remained informal with no recorded votes.

• Approved agenda order (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Cedar City Planning Commission will meet to review and potentially recommend action on an annexation petition. The body will also consider the approval of minutes from the August 5, 2025, meeting.

• Public hearing regarding an annexation petition at approximately 4500 West 800 North

The Cedar City Planning Commission approved the minutes from its August 5, 2025 meeting with a unanimous vote. The commission then held a public hearing on an annexation petition for property at approximately 4500 West 800 North, but no formal decision or vote on the petition was recorded. No other motions were adopted during the meeting.

• Approved August 5, 2025 minutes (unanimous vote)

Airport Board

The Cedar City Regional Airport Board will meet to approve past minutes, introduce new members, and elect a new chairperson. The board will also discuss airport updates, including terminal projects and lease renewals, and vote on several lease actions.

• Elect a new chairperson
• Approve meeting minutes from May 8th
• Renew leases for Cedar Building Associates (North and South Buildings)
• Amend Wright Wrench Aviation SASO lease
• Terminate leases for O&O Investment and Southern Skies Aviation at 2168 W 1500 N, 2184 W 1500 N, and 2208 W 1500 N

The board approved the minutes from the May meeting. John Appel was elected chairperson after a motion and unanimous vote. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved May meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Elected John Appel as chairperson (unanimous)

City Council

The Cedar City Council will meet to approve minutes, ratify bills, and consider several ordinances and resolutions. Key decisions include renaming 'Old Highway 91' to 'Main Street', rezoning properties in the Iron Horse Residential Development Overlay, and amending the Iron Springs Inland Port Project Area boundaries.

• Consider renaming 'Old Highway 91' to 'Main Street'
• Rezone properties from AT to Residential Estate (RE) and Mixed Use (MU) in Iron Horse Residential Development Overlay (800 South to 1950 South, 2600 West to 3500 West)
• Appoint James Jetton to the CATS Board
• Consider a lifetime golf pass for Troy Stratton
• Amend boundaries of the Iron Springs Inland Port Project Area

The council voted unanimously to rename Old Highway 91 to Cedar Boulevard. It also approved the appointment of Jennifer Saulala as a replacement board member (5‑0) and denied a lifetime golf pass for Troy Stratton (unanimous). A long‑term lease for city property at 304 N 100 E was tabled unanimously.

• Approved street name change from Old Highway 91 to Cedar Boulevard (unanimous)
• Approved replacement board member Jennifer Saulala (5‑0)
• Denied lifetime golf pass for Troy Stratton (unanimous)
• Tabled long‑term lease for city property at 304 N 100 E (unanimous)
• Approved agenda order (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items 1‑3 (unanimous)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Cedar City Historic Preservation Commission will meet on August 12, 2025, to discuss a proposal to remove the City Council representative as a voting member. The board will also welcome a new member and consider other procedural items.

• Discussion on removing City Council representative Randall McUne as voting member
• Welcome of new board member Kathy Christensen

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the July 8, 2025 meeting. The board also unanimously voted to table the discussion about the Saint George meeting recording until September. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved July 8, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled Saint George meeting item until September (unanimous)

Historic Downtown Economic Committee

The Historic Downtown Economic Committee will review updates to sign ordinances and permitted use tables. Members will also discuss a transformation strategy for the Utah Main Street toolkit.

• Update on sign ordinance revisions
• Review of prioritized permitted use table updates
• Outreach to recessed property owners regarding pole sign consideration
• Updates on Mayor's Park signage and weeds
• Selection of a representative for the Parking Authority Committee

Project Review/Sketch Meeting

The Sketch & Project Review Committee is meeting to discuss several land-use requests. The agenda includes requests for zone changes, general plan amendments, and a conditional use permit.

• Conditional Use Permit for Sunroc Batch Plant at approx. 600 North 3500 West
• Development Agreement for 4B Ranch Subdivision Phase 5
• General Plan Amendment and Zone Change from R-2-2 to CC at 1157 South Main Street
• General Plan Amendment and Zone Change from Hwy Service to CC at 1100 and 1110 South Main Street
• Building sign review for Arby’s Restaurant at 927 West 200 North

The committee heard a presentation on a Conditional Use Permit for a concrete batch plant at approx. 600 N & 3500 W, a development agreement for the 4B Ranch Subdivision Phase 5, and a proposed zone change at 1157 S Main Street. Staff and the applicant discussed site access, wall height, rail spur, and storm‑drain issues. The meeting did not record any approvals, denials, or votes; the next step is referral to the Planning Commission and possible public hearing.

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding long-term leases for city properties and zone changes for the Iron Horse Residential Development Overlay. The body will also consider a street name change and personnel policy updates.

• Proposed 25-year lease of ~2.05 acres at 250 North 100 East to Local Roots Foundation for $100/year for the first 7 years
• Public hearing for long-term lease of city property at approximately 62 North 900 East
• Public hearing for zone changes from AT to Residential Estate (RE) and Mixed Use (MU) for the Iron Horse Residential Development Overlay
• Ordinance to change a street name from 'Old Highway 91'
• Appointment of James Jettson to the CATS Board

The council approved the agenda unanimously. No other motions were voted on; proposals on street naming, retirement passes, animal‑adoption discounts, and a downtown lease were discussed but not decided. Those items will be considered at future meetings.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Cedar City Planning Commission will hold public hearings to make recommendations on several development agreements and zoning changes. Key discussions include density amendments and land use changes for projects by Platt & Platt.

• General Plan Amendment for 200 West 2530 North to change Medium-Density to High-Density
• Zone changes for 200 West 2530 North from Central Commercial and Annexed Transition to R-3-M
• Development Agreement for 4B Ranch at 1800 South Westview
• Development Agreements for Cedar 100 (800 North 3500 West) and Platt Gathering Barn (1600 West Industrial Road)
• Ordinance Text Amendment for Section 32-8-D-14 regarding storage units in setbacks

The Planning Commission approved the July 15, 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous vote. A public hearing was held on an amended plat at 526 South 225 West, with the decision to be made by staff. The commission also voted unanimously to give a positive recommendation for the proposed public utility easement (PUE) on 2000 South Old Highway.

• Approved July 15, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved positive recommendation for PUE on 2000 South Old Highway (unanimous)

Historic Downtown Economic Committee

The Historic Downtown Economic Committee is meeting to discuss the preservation of a ghost sign and updates to sign ordinances. The body will also review permitted use table changes and a UDOT pedestrian crosswalk update.

• Rehabilitation of 7Up ghost sign at 155 North Main Street funded by Maverick
• Proposed changes to sign ordinances
• Permitted Use Table changes
• UDOT pedestrian crosswalk update
• America 250 updates

The Historic Downtown Economic Committee voted to approve the restoration of the ghost sign on the former Hughes Café, with funding provided by Maverik. The committee also approved moving forward on the permitted‑use table changes. Finally, the July meeting was cancelled and the next meeting was set for August.

• Approved restoration of the ghost sign on former Hughes Café, funded by Maverik (motion by David Johnson, seconded by Jessica)
• Moved forward on the permitted‑use table changes (motion by Jessica, seconded by Kaylee)
• Cancelled the July meeting and scheduled the next meeting for August (motion by Scott, seconded by Ron)

Cedar City Active Transportation Committee (ATC)

The Cedar City Active Transportation Committee (ATC) will meet on August 4, 2025, to review and approve minutes, discuss removing the City Council representative as a voting member, and review several transportation and outdoor recreation projects. The meeting is in-person at the Cedar City Administration Conference Room from 1:30–3:00 pm.

• Discussion on removing City Council representative as voting member
• Chip seal bike lanes project
• Fort Cedar Railroad Trail updates
• Fuel Reduction Project in Shurts Canyon
• Bike Summit scheduled for August 14th

The ATC approved the July meeting minutes unanimously. The committee voted unanimously to retain a City Council representative as a voting member of the committee. Members also approved a unanimous motion to send a letter to the BLM supporting trail protection during the fuels‑reduction project. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent.

• Approved July 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Kept City Council representative as a voting member (unanimous)
• Authorized a letter to BLM supporting trail protection during fuels reduction (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 3:05 pm (unanimous)

Board of Adjustments

The Cedar City Board of Adjustments will meet to discuss a specific land use request. The board will also conduct ethics training.

• Home occupation request for freeze dried food service business at approximately 1096 S. Bently Boulevard (R-3-M) for LAN Company/ Larry & Ann Novasel
• Ethics Training conducted by Randall McUne

The Board nominated Steve as chair pro‑tem with a unanimous vote. It approved the minutes and findings of fact from the July 7, 2025 meeting, each unanimously. The Board also approved the home‑occupation freeze‑dry food service request at 1096 S. Bently Blvd, contingent on obtaining a business license and complying with the sign ordinance.

• Nominated Steve as chair pro‑tem (unanimous)
• Approved July 7, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved July 7, 2025 findings of fact (unanimous)
• Approved home‑occupation freeze‑dry food business at 1096 S. Bently Blvd, contingent on business license and sign ordinance (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will review the FY 2025 Economic Development Review and the 2024 Water Report. The body is deciding on several ordinances, including the naming of a new trail and amendments to the Iron Springs Inland Port project area.

• Naming the trail along Industrial Road as 'The Fort Cedar Railroad Trail'
• Ordinance to change a street name from 'Old Highway 91'
• Resolution and property amendments for the Iron Springs Inland Port project area
• Ordinance modifying Section 32-9(B) and Engineering Standard 3.1 regarding variances
• Consideration of the AIP 054 Grant Agreement

The council first approved the meeting agenda by a unanimous vote. It then approved the consent agenda, which included adopting the minutes from July 2 and 9, ratifying July 18 bills, appointing Steven Hitz to the Planning Commission, and naming the Industrial Road trail "The Fort Cedar Railroad Trail". All consent‑agenda items passed unanimously.

• Approved agenda order (unanimous)
• Approved minutes dated July 2 & 9, 2025 (unanimous)
• Ratified bills dated July 18, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Steven Hitz to Planning Commission (unanimous)
• Approved naming of "The Fort Cedar Railroad Trail" (unanimous)

Project Review/Sketch Meeting

The Sketch & Project Review Committee is meeting to discuss two specific land-use items. The committee will review a proposed utility easement and a request to vacate a road.

• Public utility easement for Rocky Mountain Power at 2217 Kittyhawk Drive
• Road vacation request at 1600 North 220 East by Platt&Platt

The Sketch & Project Review Committee met on July 17, 2025 to review a proposed public utility easement for Rocky Mountain Power and a road vacation at 1600 North 220 East. Committee members discussed the location and verification of the easement and the need for utility easements before proceeding, and they reviewed the road vacation proposal and related utility concerns. No formal approvals, denials, or votes were recorded.

City Council

The City Council is discussing a proposal to rename Old Highway 91 to South Main Street from the Main Street/Cross Hollow Road intersection to the Tipple Road intersection. The body is also reviewing engineering standard variances and a Planning Commission appointment.

• Proposed ordinance to rename Old Highway 91 to South Main Street
• Appointment of Steven Hitz to the Planning Commission
• Public hearing on modifications to Cedar City Ordinance Section 32-9(B) and Engineering Standard 3.1
• Resolution regarding amendments to the Iron Springs Inland Port project area
• Proposal to name the trail along Industrial Road

The council voted unanimously to approve the agenda order for the July 16 meeting. No other actions were approved, denied, or tabled; the remaining items were discussed without a recorded vote.

• Approved agenda order (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Cedar City Planning Commission will consider three zone change recommendations for the Iron Horse RDO project. The body will also review three ordinance text amendments regarding fencing requirements and the naming of a city trail.

• Zone change for Iron Horse RDO from Residential Agricultural (RA) to Residential Estate (RE)
• Zone change for Iron Horse RDO from Residential Agricultural (RA) to Mixed Use (MU)
• Zone change for Iron Horse RDO from Residential Agricultural (RA) to R-1
• Naming the Industrial Road Trail to Ken Nielson on the Fort Cedar Railroad Trail
• Ordinance text amendments to Section 26-IV-4, Section 32-8(B)6, and Engineering Standard Detail Storm Drainage D6 regarding fencing

The Planning Commission elected John Webster as chair and unanimously approved the July 1 minutes. Staff approved an amended plat to combine three residential‑size lots for a church. The commission gave positive recommendations to change the Iron Horse RDO from Residential Agricultural to Residential Estate and to Mixed Use, and approved renaming the Industrial Road Trail to Fort Cedar Railroad Trail. The separate request to rezone the same area to R‑1 was withdrawn, and items on fencing amendments were postponed.

• John Webster elected Planning Commission Chair (unanimous)
• July 1, 2025 minutes approved (unanimous)
• Staff decision: amended plat combining three lots approved (no objection)
• Positive recommendation: RA to Residential Estate zone change (unanimous)
• Positive recommendation: RA to Mixed Use zone change (unanimous)
• RA to R‑1 zone change withdrawn by proponent (not moved forward)
• Positive recommendation: rename Industrial Road Trail to Fort Cedar Railroad Trail (unanimous)
• Staff recommendation to end proceedings on fencing ordinance items 8‑10 (postponed)

Cedar Area Transportation (CATS) Advisory Board

The board will discuss the proposed and approved budget and review ridership data. Members will also receive updates on new CATS vehicles and a transit study.

• Budget review of proposed and approved amounts
• Update on new CATS vehicles
• Discussion of new bus shelters
• Transit study update
• Painting of red curbs at bus stops

City Council

The City Council will vote on several infrastructure contracts, including airport runway work and a tactical tender purchase. The body is also considering new parking restrictions near Iron Springs Elementary School and changes to the city's fee schedule.

• Purchase of a Type 1 Tactical Tender for $259,900 from UnitedBuilt
• Change Order #2 for the Coal Creek EWP Project in the amount of $141,273.88
• Engineering contract award to Woolpert for Runway 2/20
• Proposed parking restrictions on 4100 West adjacent to Iron Springs Elementary School
• Proposed ordinance vacating part of a public right-of-way at approximately 400 East 325 South

The council unanimously approved the appointment of Dallen Olcott as the new library director and granted an 18‑month variance to the city‑residency requirement. The consent agenda items—including a $141,273.88 change order, a $259,900 purchase from UnitedBuilt, and an engineering contract to Woolpert for runway 2/20—were also approved unanimously. A separate motion to approve the appointment without any residency waiver failed because it lacked a second. The Arts and Parks & Recreation advisory board funds were approved by a 5‑0‑0 vote.

• Approved agenda order (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items I‑VI, including Change Order #2 for $141,273.88 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of tactical tender for $259,900 from UnitedBuilt (unanimous)
• Approved award of engineering contract to Woolpert for runway 2/20 (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Dallen Olcott as library director with 18‑month residency variance (unanimous)
• Motion to approve appointment without waiving residency requirement failed (no second)
• Approved RAP Arts and Parks & Recreation advisory board funds (AYE 5, NAY 0, ABSTAINED 0)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Cedar City Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to address items on its business agenda. The meeting includes discussions regarding markers and a birthday celebration.

• Discussion of markers
• Birthday celebration

The commission discussed several upcoming projects, including restoration of a 7‑Up sign by Maverik, planning for Cedar City’s Birthday Celebration on November 11, and potential markers for America 250 in 2026. Members also talked about enhancements to the Fort Cedar Railroad Trail, possible flag‑pole work costing about $10,000, and the creation of commemorative pins for the America 250 program. No motions were voted on or formal approvals recorded during the meeting.

Leisure Services Advisory Committee

The Leisure Services Advisory Committee will meet to discuss park planning. The primary agenda item is the review of schematics for Fiddler’s Canyon Park.

• Fiddler’s Canyon Park Schematics

The Leisure Services Advisory Committee approved the minutes from the June 4, 2025 meeting after Heather moved and Brad seconded. The committee then adopted a motion to adjourn, motioned by Melina and seconded by Kylee. No other actions were decided; the Fiddlers Canyon Park schematics were discussed and a vote on the RAP project is scheduled for later.

• Approved June 4, 2025 minutes (Heather moved, Brad seconded)
• Adopted motion to adjourn (Melina motioned, Kylee seconded)

Cedar City Active Transportation Committee (ATC)

The Active Transportation Committee is meeting to discuss various trail projects and health initiatives. The body will review updates on the Industrial Road Trail and the Trail Master Plan.

• Enoch to Cedar City Trail
• Thunderbird Gardens
• Industrial Road Trail updates
• Trail Master Plan updates
• Public Lands Day

The committee could not approve minutes from the prior meeting because none were available. No formal approvals or votes were recorded on trail projects, events, or funding. The meeting was adjourned with all members in favor.

• No previous meeting minutes approved (none available)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Adjustments

The Cedar City Board of Adjustments will meet to approve minutes and findings of fact. The board will also consider a request for a home occupation massage therapy business.

• Home occupation request for Seedling Body Work (Margaret Hurst) at approximately 951 North 400 West

The Board appointed Brittany Fisher as chair by unanimous vote. It unanimously approved the minutes from the June 2, 2025 meeting and the findings of fact from that meeting. The Board also unanimously approved Margaret Hurst's home occupation massage therapy request, contingent on obtaining a Cedar City business license.

• Appointed Brittany Fisher as chair (unanimous)
• Approved June 2, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved June 2, 2025 findings of fact (unanimous)
• Approved home occupation massage therapy business contingent on business license (unanimous)

Project Review/Sketch Meeting

The Sketch & Project Review Committee is meeting to discuss a specific property adjustment. The session focuses on a request involving the Peterson Smith Living Trust.

• Lot line adjustment at 386 North 100 East (Peterson Smith Living Trust)

The Sketch & Project Review Committee met on July 3, 2025 to hear the Peterson Smith Living Trust’s request to adjust the lot line at 386 N 100 E. Staff explained the possible processes (boundary adjustment, minor subdivision, record of survey) and noted that the city would need Planning Commission and City Council approval before any acquisition. The discussion concluded with a plan for the applicant’s surveyor to provide final legal descriptions before the issue is taken to the Planning Commission. No vote or formal approval was made.

City Council

The City Council will discuss funding allotments for arts and parks and recreation RAP tax grants for fiscal year 2025-2026. The body is also considering several parking restriction amendments and public right-of-way changes.

• RAP tax allocations including $583,355 for Leisure Services and $122,500 for SUU-USF
• Public hearing for vacating a public right-of-way at approximately 400 East 325 South
• Parking restriction amendments for 4100 West, 600 South, 860 West, and Airport Road
• Purchase of a Type 1 Tactical Tender
• Awarding of seal and engineering contracts for Runway 2/20

The council voted to approve the agenda for the July 2, 2025 meeting, with all members in favor. No other substantive motions or votes were recorded in the minutes.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several plat amendments and zone changes. The body will provide recommendations on three separate zoning requests for the Iron Horse RDO Development Team LC and review engineering standard revisions.

• Zone change requests for Iron Horse RDO from Residential Agricultural to Residential Estate, Mixed Use, and R-1
• Amended Plat for Magnolia Fields at 1025 N 3950 W
• Amended Plat for The Cliffs at Sunrise at 2409 W Arroyo Road
• Ordinance Text Amendment to Section 32-9-B regarding Engineering Standards
• Discussion on Ordinance Text Amendments for building materials and parking in setbacks

The commission approved the minutes from the June 17, 2024 meeting by unanimous vote. Public hearings were held for Magnolia Fields, The Cliffs at Sunrise, and three Iron Horse zoning proposals, but no approvals, denials, or other actions were recorded for those items.

• Approved June 17, 2024 minutes (unanimous vote)

Parks & Recreation RAP Tax advisory committee

The Cedar City Parks and Recreation RAP Tax Advisory Board will meet to discuss and vote on RAP tax recommendations.

• Discussion and vote on RAP tax recommendations

The advisory board unanimously appointed Ron as chair pro-tem, with Robert seconding the motion. The board also unanimously approved using Ron’s spreadsheet numbers as presented. Finally, the board unanimously voted to allocate preservation funding to Leisure Services for the Coal Creek trail re‑pavement project.

• Appointed Ron as chair pro-tem (unanimous vote)
• Approved use of Ron’s numbers from the spreadsheet (unanimous vote)
• Allocated preservation fund to Leisure Services for Coal Creek trail re‑pavement (unanimous vote)

City Council

The City Council will review several vesting extension agreements for residential phases and a budget revision for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. The body is also considering ordinances regarding fencing requirements and the vacation of easements.

• Bid from Mike's Drilling, LLC for $604,008.00 for the Martins Flat Test Well Drilling Project
• Resolution for the revision of the 2024-2025 fiscal year budget
• Resolution approving the certified tax rate
• Ordinance amending fencing requirements and the definition of 'site obscuring fence'
• Ordinance vacating easements for drainage, construction, and a public trail at 789 Cross Hollow Road

The council approved the meeting agenda after moving item 13 to item 6 (unanimous). It released Len Badertscher and Larry Reese from the RAP tax Parks & Recreation board and appointed Frank Davis and Robert Lundskog (unanimous). The council also approved vacating easements for drainage, construction and a public trail at approximately 789 Cross Hollow Road (unanimous). Finally, the council approved the Cooperative Access Management Agreement with UDOT (unanimous).

• Approved agenda order change (item 13 moved to item 6) – unanimous
• Released Len Badertscher and Larry Reese from RAP tax Parks & Recreation board – unanimous
• Appointed Frank Davis and Robert Lundskog to RAP tax Parks & Recreation board – unanimous
• Approved vacating easements for drainage, construction and public trail at 789 Cross Hollow Road – unanimous
• Approved Cooperative Access Management Agreement with UDOT – unanimous

Project Review/Sketch Meeting

The Sketch & Project Review Committee is reviewing three building projects and two proposed ordinance amendments. The meeting includes reviews for signage and industrial developments.

• Sign building project at 1133 S Main St (Turnbow Signs/Standard Plumbing)
• Building project at 5500 West and Iron Springs Rd. (Twin Oaks / Platt & Platt Post)
• Pioneer flooring covering project at 202 North 3325 West, Lot 8 (GO Civil Engineering/Diamonte Industrial Subdivision)
• Ordinance Text Section 32-9-B amendment regarding Engineering Standards Revisions
• Engineering Standards Revision amendment 3.1 to remove verbiage

The Sketch & Project Review Committee discussed three development proposals— a pole sign at 1133 S Main St, a mixed‑use project at 5500 W & Iron Springs Rd, and a steel warehouse at 3325 W. Staff also reviewed two engineering‑standards ordinance amendments. No votes, approvals, denials, or tablings were recorded.

Parks & Recreation RAP Tax advisory committee

The Cedar City Parks and Recreation RAP Tax Advisory Board will meet to discuss and vote on RAP tax recommendations.

• Discussion and vote on RAP tax recommendations

City Council

The City Council will discuss a cooperative agreement with UDOT to establish traffic flow and safety standards along State Routes 130 and 56. The meeting also includes public hearings on fencing requirements, easement vacations, and budget revisions.

• Cooperative Access Management Agreement with UDOT for SR-130 and SR-56
• Public hearing to vacate drainage, construction, and public trail easements at 789 Cross Hollow Road
• Public hearing to modify fencing requirements in Sections 26-1-4 and 32-8
• Public hearing for 2024-2025 fiscal year budget revision
• Bids for the Martins Flat Test Well Drilling Project

The council approved the agenda order unanimously. No other motions were voted on, and all public hearings were closed without decisions. The cooperative access management agreement with UDOT was presented but not approved. No substantive actions were taken.

• Approved agenda order (unanimous)

Arts RAP tax advisory committee

The Cedar City Arts RAP Tax Advisory Board will meet to discuss and vote on RAP tax recommendations. This action meeting determines how specific tax funds are recommended for allocation.

• Discussion and vote on RAP tax recommendations

The Cedar City Arts RAP Tax Advisory Board discussed the RAP tax recommendations totaling $383,774. After review, the board voted unanimously to approve the funding amounts as they appear on the spreadsheet. The approved grants will be distributed to a range of local arts organizations.

• Approved $20,500 for American Crossroads Theatre
• Approved $9,100 for Cedar Chest Quilters’ Guild
• Approved $24,000 for Cedar City Children’s Musical Theatre
• Approved $20,100 for Cedar City Junior Ballet
• Approved $21,400 for Cedar City Music Arts
• Approved $122,500 for Utah Shakespeare Festival
• Approved $45,000 for Southern Utah Museum of Art
• Approved the RAP tax funding recommendations totaling $383,774 (unanimous vote)

Planning Commission

The Cedar City Planning Commission will consider vesting extensions for two projects and hold public hearings on a development agreement and road vacation. The body will also review several proposed amendments to city ordinance text regarding definitions, boundaries, and commission membership.

• Vesting extensions for Iron Crest Phase 3 and Fiddler’s Canyon Hills PUD Phases 4-10
• Development Agreement for 478 East 325 South
• Road Vacation for 400 East 325 South
• Ordinance amendments to Section 32-2, 32-5, and 32-7 regarding definitions and plats
• Ordinance amendments to Section 26-VIII-1 and 26-VIII-2 regarding Planning Commission membership and Council member terms

The Planning Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the June 3, 2025 meeting. The commission also voted unanimously to give a positive recommendation for a vesting extension for Iron Crest Phase 3, extending the deadline to December 31, 2025.

• Approved June 3, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Positive recommendation for Iron Crest Phase 3 vesting extension to Dec 31 2025 (unanimous)

Municipal Building Authority

The Cedar City Municipal Building Authority is meeting to discuss the adoption of the 2025-2026 fiscal year budget. The body will also consider the approval of minutes from the May 7, 2025 meeting.

• Resolution for the adoption of the 2025-2026 fiscal year budget

The Authority unanimously approved the minutes from the May 7, 2025 meeting. It approved a resolution adopting the 2025‑26 fiscal year budget. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved May 7, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 2025‑26 fiscal year budget (vote not recorded)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Redevelopment Agency

The Redevelopment Agency is meeting to discuss the adoption of the budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The body will also consider the approval of minutes from the May 7, 2025 meeting.

• Resolution for the adoption of the 2025-2026 fiscal year budget

The Cedar City Redevelopment Agency unanimously approved the meeting minutes from May 7, 2025. The agency adopted the 2025‑26 fiscal year budget; the recorded vote tally is not provided. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously to the MBA meeting at 6:43 p.m.

• Approved May 7, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted 2025‑26 fiscal year budget (vote tally not recorded)
• Adjourned meeting to MBA meeting at 6:43 p.m. (unanimous)

Arts RAP tax advisory committee

The Cedar City Arts RAP Tax Advisory Board is holding a work meeting to conduct ethics training and hear presentations from various arts organizations. These groups are presenting requests for funding amounts ranging from $2,000 to $195,800.

• Southern Utah University presentation for $195,800
• American-Crossroads Theatre presentation for $33,000
• Cedar City Children’s Musical Theater presentation for $25,000
• Cedar Livestock & Heritage Festival presentation for $25,000
• Cedar Valley Community Theatre presentation for $25,000

The Cedar City Arts RAP Tax Advisory Board met on June 11, 2025 and heard funding requests from several arts groups, including $33,000 for American Crossroads Theatre and $25,000 for Cedar City Children’s Musical Theatre. The board noted a budget of $383,774 and total asks of $464,000. The minutes do not record any approvals, denials, or vote tallies on these requests.

Parks & Recreation RAP Tax advisory committee

The Cedar City Parks and Recreation RAP Tax Advisory Board will hold a work meeting to hear presentations from seven groups requesting funds. The board will also conduct ethics training.

• Cedar City Leisure Services presentation for $664,150
• Cedar City Rotary Club presentation for $403,973
• Michael Amerson presentation for $374,000
• Cedar Water Polo presentation for $120,000
• SUU Intergovernmental Internship Cooperative presentation for $31,775

The advisory board presented updates on several park projects and requested RAP funding for improvements such as temporary mounds at Bicentennial Park, a play feature at Main Street Park, ADA equipment at Discovery Park, and trail resurfacing on Coal Creek Trail. No votes, approvals, or rejections were documented in the minutes.

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss the adoption of the next fiscal year's budget and hold a public hearing regarding compensation increases for executive municipal officers.

• Resolution for the adoption of the 2025-2026 fiscal year budget
• Public hearing on proposed compensation increases for executive municipal officers
• Petition for annexation of approximately 82 acres near 4500 West 800 North
• Ordinance to change street name from 'Old Highway 91' to 'South Main Street'
• Ordinance to vacate a public right-of-way and utility easement at 803 West 600 South

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included accepting a petition to annex about 82 acres, approving a lease for the BLM south well, and approving a contract for public defender services. They also unanimously approved an ordinance vacating a public right‑of‑way and utility easement at roughly 803 West 600 South. An ordinance to rename Old Highway to South Main Street was moved to the table.

• Approved consent agenda items (minutes, bills, annexation petition, BLM lease, public defender contract) – unanimous vote
• Approved annexation petition for ~82 acres near 4500 West 800 North – unanimous vote
• Approved lease application for BLM south well – unanimous vote
• Approved contract for public defender services – unanimous vote
• Approved ordinance vacating public right‑of‑way and utility easement at approx. 803 West 600 South – unanimous vote (5 AYE)
• Tabled ordinance to rename Old Highway to South Main Street – vote not fully recorded

Historic Preservation Commission

The Cedar City Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to discuss various markers, monuments, and naming projects. The agenda includes items related to city ordinances and upcoming celebrations.

• Markers and the City Ordinance
• Foundry Monument
• America 250 Birthday Celebration
• Main Street Park flagpole
• Industrial Trail Re-name

The commission approved the minutes from the May 13, 2025 meeting by a unanimous vote. No other items were formally approved, denied, or tabled during the session. The meeting was adjourned at 4:10 p.m.

• Approved May 13, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

Project Review/Sketch Meeting

The Sketch & Project Review Committee will review several land-use requests, including zone changes and an annexation petition. The body will also examine building plans for various commercial and religious projects and discuss three ordinance text amendments.

• Zone change for Ironhorse RDO POD from RA to MU/R-1/RE
• General Plan Amendment and zone change for W 2700 South Frontage Road to CC I-15 Commercial Project
• Annexation petition for area approximately 4500 West 400 to 800 North
• Building plans for LDS Church projects at 1600 North 3900 West and Iron Horse and Canyon Road
• Ordinance text amendments to sections 32-5, 32-2, and 32-7

The Sketch & Project Review Committee reviewed five sketch items and three building projects. Topics included a possible disposal of a city lot at 820 S 300 E, zone changes for Ironhorse and the W 2700 South Frontage Road, a general‑plan amendment, an annexation petition, and building plans on Bulldog Road and for LDS Church sites. No motions were adopted, denied, or tabled; staff noted next steps such as referral to the Planning Commission or City Council.

Municipal Building Authority

The Cedar City Municipal Building Authority is holding a public hearing to consider the adoption of its fiscal year 2025-2026 budget. The body will discuss and vote on Resolution No. MBA-25-0611 to formalize the annual budget.

• Public hearing for the 2025-2026 fiscal year budget
• Resolution No. MBA-25-0611 regarding the adoption of the annual budget

The Authority considered adoption of the 2025‑2026 public budget and recorded no changes. The chair opened the hearing and noted there were no comments. A motion to adjourn and return to the City Council meeting at 7:44 p.m. was moved, seconded, and approved unanimously.

• Considered adoption of 2025‑2026 public budget – no changes recorded
• Motion to adjourn and return to City Council meeting – approved unanimously

Leisure Services Advisory Committee

The committee will meet to conduct annual ethics training and review minutes from March 19, 2025. Members will discuss RAP tax projects and budget submissions.

• Annual Ethics Training led by Randall Mcune
• RAP Tax projects
• Budget submissions

Redevelopment Agency

The Redevelopment Agency is holding a public hearing to consider the adoption of its budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year.

• Public hearing for the adoption of the 2025-2026 fiscal year budget
• Resolution No. RDA-25-0611 regarding the 2025-2026 budget

The Cedar City Redevelopment Agency met on June 4, 2025. Members present included Chair R. Scott Phillips and others. The agency unanimously approved a motion to adjourn and proceed to the MBA meeting at 7:42 p.m. A public hearing considered adoption of the 2025‑2026 fiscal year budget, with no changes noted.

• Adjourned and entered MBA meeting (unanimous)
• Public hearing on 2025‑2026 budget held, no changes

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on the 2025-2026 fiscal year budget. The body is also considering several land use requests, including an annexation and a right-of-way vacation for a new seminary building.

• Public hearing for the adoption of the 2025-2026 fiscal year budget
• Ordinance to vacate a public right-of-way and utility easement at 803 West 600 South
• Petition for annexation of approximately 57 acres near 4500 West 800 North
• Ordinance to change the street name 'Old Highway 91' to 'South Main Street'
• Bids for the Martins Flat Test Well Drilling Project

The council voted unanimously to approve the agenda order for the June 4 meeting. A proposal to rename Old Highway 91 to South Main Street was tabled for future discussion. Other items, including an annexation petition, a water‑well memorandum, and the fiscal‑year budget, were discussed but no formal decisions were recorded.

• Agenda order approved (unanimous)
• Street name change proposal tabled

Planning Commission

The Cedar City Planning Commission will consider recommendations for several ordinance text amendments and engineering standards regarding fencing. The body will also review requests for road and easement vacations and a development agreement.

• Ordinance text amendments to Section 26-I-4(B)152, Section 26-IV-4, and Section 32-8(C)6 regarding fence definitions, materials, and PUD exceptions
• Engineering standard revisions 4.6.1 and Storm Drainage D6 regarding fence types and detention basin fencing
• Development agreement for 478 East 325 South
• Road vacation for 400 East 325 South
• Vacating drainage and public trail easements at 780 Cross Hollow Road

The Planning Commission approved the May 20, 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous vote. It gave a positive recommendation to vacate the drainage construction easement on 780 Cross Hollow Road, contingent on new easements, also by unanimous vote. It likewise approved a positive recommendation to vacate the public trail easement on 780 Cross Hollow Road, again unanimously. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved May 20, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Positive Recommendation to vacate drainage easement on 780 Cross Hollow Rd approved (unanimous)
• Positive Recommendation to vacate public trail easement on 780 Cross Hollow Rd approved (unanimous)

Board of Adjustments

The Cedar City Board of Adjustments will meet to review a request for a home occupation bakery business. The board will also approve previous minutes and findings of fact.

• Request for C.C. Cookie Jar Microbakery/Eileen Studley home occupation business at approximately 2875 West Cody Drive #38 (MU)

The Cedar City Board of Adjustments unanimously approved the minutes from the May 5, 2025 meeting and the findings of fact for the April 7 and May 5 meetings. It also unanimously approved Eileen Studley’s home‑occupation micro‑bakery at 2875 West Cody Drive, conditional on her reviewing any CC&R’s and obtaining a Cedar City business license. No other actions were taken.

• Approved May 5, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved findings of fact for April 7 and May 5, 2025 meetings (unanimous)
• Approved home‑occupation micro‑bakery request at 2875 West Cody Drive, contingent on CC&R review and business license (unanimous)

City Council

The Cedar City Council will meet to approve routine minutes, bills, and contracts, including a $664,122.21 renovation contract for the Public Works building. The agenda also includes public hearings, water rights agreements, and a fire department study discussion.

• Approve $664,122.21 contract with Travis Larsen Construction for Public Works building renovations
• Approve $82,045 Materials Testing Blanket Contract with Gem Engineering
• Approve Amendment to Water Right Contribution Agreement with Development Team, LLC
• Approve concurrence with Water Rights Purchase and Sales Agreement between Onado Investments II, LLC and Development Team, LLC
• Public hearing to consider reducing or waiving a water bill for Steve Giger

Councilmember Phillips moved to approve the agenda order for the work meeting and Councilmember Wilkey seconded the motion. The council voted unanimously to approve the agenda. No other substantive decisions were recorded in the minutes.

• Approved agenda order (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Cedar City Planning Commission will meet to review a request to vacate a public utility easement and a proposal to change a street name. The meeting also includes ethical training for commission members.

• Vacating Public Utility Easement at 780 Cross Hollow Road
• Street name change from Old Hyw. 91 to South Dan Roberts Main Street
• Planning Commission Ethical Training presented by Randall McUne

The commission approved the minutes from the May 6, 2025 meeting with a unanimous vote. The recommendation to vacate Public Utility 780 Cross Hollow Road was postponed and will be reconsidered at the June 3, 2025 meeting.

• Approved May 6 minutes (unanimous vote)
• Tabled vacating Public Utility 780 Cross Hollow Road (revisit June 3)

Project Review/Sketch Meeting

The Sketch & Project Review Committee will review several proposed land-use changes, including general plan density adjustments and zone changes at 900 North Street and Cedar Lund Highway, along with a development agreement amendment and road vacation. The committee will also consider ordinance text amendments related to building materials, parking setbacks, and warranty inspections. Several building and sign projects are scheduled for project review.

• General Plan Change from low to medium density and medium to low density at 900 North Street and Cedar Lund Highway (applicant: 106 LLC / Platt & Platt)
• Zone Change from R-1 to R-2-2 and R-2-2 to R-1 at the same location
• Development Agreement Amendment and Road Vacation at 900 North Street and Cedar Lund Highway
• Ordinance Text Amendment Section 26-4-16 pertaining to building materials
• Ordinance Text Amendment Section 32-9-O for warranty inspections within 15 days

The Sketch & Project Review Committee met on May 15, 2025 and reviewed two proposed ordinance amendments (building material and parking setbacks) and several general‑plan and zoning items for the 900 North Street development. Members discussed referring the ordinance changes to the Planning Commission for further study. No motions were adopted, denied, or voted on during the meeting.

City Council

The Cedar City Council will decide on amendments to a Water Right Contribution Agreement with Development Team, LLC, adding 299.302 acre-feet of water rights, and will consider concurrence with a related purchase agreement for 235.04 acre-feet from Onado Investments II, LLC. Other agenda items include a public hearing on waiving a water bill for Steve Giger, approval of cost increases due to tariffs for the Diamond Z Arena Addition Project, bids for blanket contracts, a contract for Public Works building renovations, and a discussion on FY-25-26 water bonding.

• Amendment to Water Right Contribution Agreement adding 299.302 acre-feet to Development Team's account
• City concurrence with water rights purchase agreement between Onado Investments II, LLC and Development Team, LLC (235.04 acre-feet)
• Public hearing to consider reducing or waiving a water bill for Steve Giger
• Consider cost increases due to tariffs for the Diamond Z Arena Addition Project
• Discuss FY-25-26 Water Bonding project

Councilmember Cox moved to approve the agenda order, seconded by Councilmember Wilkey, and the council voted unanimously to adopt it. The remainder of the meeting consisted of staff updates and public comments, with no other motions recorded or voted on.

• Approved agenda order (unanimous)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Cedar City Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to receive ethics training from City Attorney Randall McUne. The commission will also discuss marker dedications related to America 250.

• Ethics Training provided by City Attorney Randall McUne
• Discussion of Marker Dedication for America 250

The commission approved the minutes from the April 8, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. The board discussed marker dedication timing, the America 250 celebration, and possible names for the Industrial Road Trail, but no formal actions or votes were taken on those items.

• Approved April 8, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

Airport Board

The Cedar City Regional Airport Board will meet to discuss airport updates and review informational items. The board will receive reports on terminal projects and SkyWest enplanement figures.

• SkyWest enplanements: March 2025 (947), April 2025 (938), YTD (3,168)
• New Gate Area Seating and Terminal Light Project reports
• Airport Terminal Expansion ribbon cutting ceremony
• Terminal Gate Area concessions and vending space
• Airport Triennial Drill scheduled for September 2025

The Cedar City Regional Airport Board approved the minutes from the April meeting by unanimous consent. The board received updates on SkyWest operations, the AOP line work, TSA door approvals, BLM ramp cleanup, FBO plans, Woolpert runway preservation bids, and upcoming projects such as terminal lighting, a vending space bid, and a September 2025 triennial drill. No other formal actions or votes were recorded.

• Approved April meeting minutes (unanimous; motion by Phillips, seconded by Appel)

Municipal Building Authority

The Cedar City Municipal Building Authority will consider adopting a resolution (MBA-25-0507) to approve the tentative budget for fiscal year 2025-2026. This is the only business item on the agenda. The tentative budget includes revenue and expenditure projections for the Redevelopment Agency Fund and the Municipal Building Authority Fund. The adopted tentative budget will be available for public inspection for at least ten days before final adoption.

• Resolution MBA-25-0507 adopting the FY 2025-2026 tentative budget for the Municipal Building Authority and Redevelopment Agency Fund

The Authority voted to adopt the 2025‑2026 fiscal year tentative budget. The motion was moved by Phillips, seconded by Cox, and passed with five votes in favor and zero against. No other substantive actions were taken. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 6:16 p.m.

• Approved 2025‑2026 fiscal year tentative budget (5‑0)

City Council

The City Council will consider the adoption of the tentative budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The body will also review several ordinances regarding public right-of-way, automobile sales, and official bonding requirements.

• Adoption of the 2025-2026 fiscal year tentative budget
• Change Order #1 to the Coal Creek EWP Project
• Ordinance vacating a public right-of-way and utility easement at 2500 North Main Street
• Development agreement for access and fencing near 800 North 3700 West
• Appointment of Terri Marsh as Finance Director

The council approved the agenda order, adopted the 2025‑2026 tentative budget, and passed several ordinances and resolutions. Items included a change order for the Coal Creek EWP project, a right‑of‑way vacancy, a development agreement, and the appointment of an honorary ambassador and a new finance director.

• Approved agenda order for City Council, RDA and MBA meetings (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order #1 to the Coal Creek EWP Project (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance vacating public right‑of‑way at ~2500 N. Main St (5‑0 vote)
• Approved development agreement for access and fencing near 800 N. 3700 W (5‑0 vote)
• Approved appointment of Johnny Jeounghoon Oh as honorary ambassador to Gapyeong, Korea (5‑0 vote)
• Approved ordinance amending Ordinance 35‑1.3 to further restrict automobile sales on public streets (5‑0 vote)
• Adopted the 2025‑2026 fiscal year tentative budget (unanimous)
• Appointed Terri Marsh as Finance Director (unanimous)

Redevelopment Agency

The Redevelopment Agency will vote on a resolution to adopt its tentative budget for fiscal year 2025-2026. The proposed budget shows total expenditures of approximately $1.97 million. The tentative budget will be available for public inspection before final adoption.

• Approve Resolution RDA-25-0507 adopting FY2025-2026 tentative budget (total expenditures $1,967,819)

The agency adopted the 2025‑2026 fiscal year tentative budget after a motion was moved and seconded. The vote was 5 in favor, 0 against, and 0 abstentions. The meeting was then adjourned at 6:14 p.m. by unanimous consent.

• Approved 2025‑2026 fiscal year tentative budget (5‑0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:14 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council

The Cedar City Council holds a special work meeting to receive presentations for the upcoming fiscal year budget. Departmental budget proposals cover all city services including public safety, parks, legal, and administration. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the session is for review and discussion only.

• Police Department budget presentation at 4:40 PM
• Fire Department budget presentation at 1:40 PM
• Library/Heritage budget presentation at 1:00 PM
• Administration budget presentation at 4:20 PM
• Parks & Recreation budget presentations from 3:00 PM to 3:40 PM

The City Council voted to increase the utilities budget by $5,000. A proposal to add full‑time and part‑time fire personnel and expand fire coverage was rejected. No other formal actions were recorded.

• Utilities budget increased by $5,000 (approved)
• Fire department staffing and coverage proposal rejected

Planning Commission

The Cedar City Planning Commission will hold public hearings on an amended plat and a right-of-way vacation for the Cedar City Sr. Seminary at 803 West 600 South. A staff decision on the amended plat and recommendations to the City Council on the right-of-way and utility easement vacations will be made. The commission will also approve meeting minutes from April 15, 2025.

• Approval of minutes from April 15, 2025
• Public hearing on amended plat for Cedar City Sr. Seminary (803 West 600 South)
• Public hearing on vacating right-of-way at 803 West 600 South
• Vacating public utility easement at 803 West 600 South

The commission unanimously approved the meeting minutes from April 15, 2025. They also unanimously adopted a positive recommendation to move forward with the vacating of the right‑of‑way for the Cedar City Senior Seminary at 803 West 600 South. The same unanimous vote approved a positive recommendation to vacate the related public utility easement.

• Approved April 15, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Positive recommendation to vacate right-of-way (unanimous)
• Positive recommendation to vacate public utility easement (unanimous)

City Council

This is a special work meeting where the City Council will hear budget presentations for the upcoming fiscal year from each city department. No formal votes or decisions are scheduled; the session is for discussion and review of proposed spending.

• Water, Collections, Treatment, Solid Waste, Storm Drain budget presentations
• Streets, Airport, CATS, Fleet budget presentations
• Public Works Facilities/Administration, Economic Development, Events budget presentations
• Mayor’s opening presentation at 1:00 PM
• All presentations scheduled sequentially from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM

The Cedar City City Council met on May 6, 2025 and presented the FY 2025‑26 budget. Members discussed employee salary increases, water system maintenance, meter replacement, and potential rate changes, but no votes or formal approvals, denials, or tablings were recorded in the minutes.

Cedar City Active Transportation Committee (ATC)

The Active Transportation Committee is meeting to review updates on city trail projects and bicycle infrastructure. The body will discuss coordination between chip sealing and bike lanes, as well as the Bicycle Friendly Community Application.

• Bicycle Friendly Community Application
• 2025 Chip Seal and Bike Lane Coordination
• Southview Trail expansion update
• Industrial Trail update and name suggestions
• Enoch to Cedar City trail advisory meeting update

Board of Adjustments

The Cedar City Board of Adjustments will consider two requests: a home occupation daycare at 866 South Interstate Drive and a variance for a 10-foot block wall fence at 2383 South Canyon Circle. The board will also approve minutes and findings of fact from prior meetings.

• Request for Home Occupation Daycare business at 866 South Interstate Drive / Aspire Forward Academy / Malia Robins
• Request for Variance to install a 10-foot block wall fence at 2383 South Canyon Circle / Norman and Karen Hansen
• Approval of minutes and findings of fact

The Board appointed Steven Nelson as acting chair and unanimously approved the April 7 minutes and findings of fact. It granted Malia Robins a home‑occupation daycare for up to 14 students, contingent on installing a 4‑foot fence. The Board also unanimously denied the request for a 10‑foot block‑wall fence variance at 2383 South Canyon Circle.

• Appointed Steven Nelson as acting chair (unanimous)
• Approved April 7, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved findings of fact for April 7, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Granted home‑occupation daycare up to 14 students, pending 4' fence (unanimous)
• Denied variance for 10‑foot block wall fence at 2383 South Canyon Circle (unanimous)

Project Review/Sketch Meeting

The Sketch & Project Review Committee is meeting to discuss property adjustments, ordinance amendments, and building projects. The body will review a variety of site plans and requests for road vacations and lot line adjustments.

• Disposal of City Property at 900 North, 200 East
• Lot Line Adjustment at 386 North 100 East
• Ordinance text amendments for fences (Cottonwood Hollow / Velocity Builders)
• Road Vacation at 900 North 3675 West
• Building reviews for Pegasus Hanger at 2154 West 1400 North and Abbey Inn Porte Cochere Remodel at 940 West 200 North

The committee discussed a possible purchase of the 900 North property near 200 East, but no action was taken. A lot line adjustment for 386 North 100 East was not presented. An amendment to fence ordinance sections was reviewed, but no vote or approval was recorded.

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding a public right-of-way vacation and a development agreement. The body will also consider several ordinance amendments and a project change order.

• Public hearing for ordinance vacating public right-of-way and utility easement at 2500 North Main Street
• Public hearing for development agreement regarding access and fencing at 800 North 3700 West
• Consideration of Change Order #1 for the Coal Creek EWP Project
• Proposed ordinance further restricting automobile sales on public streets
• Resolution to appoint Johnny Jeounghoon Oh as Honorary Ambassador to Gapyeong City, Republic of Korea

Councilmember Phillips moved to approve the meeting agenda, which was seconded by Melling and passed unanimously. Later, Councilmember Phillips moved to adjourn the council at 7:37 p.m., seconded by Robert Cox, and the motion carried unanimously. No other substantive actions were recorded in the minutes.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous vote)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:37 p.m. (unanimous vote)

City Council

The Cedar City Council will consider an ordinance to change the general plan and zone for a property near 1600 North Wedgewood Lane from Low Density Residential to Central Commercial. Other items include an American250 resolution, signage rule changes in the Historic Downtown Area, creation of a Northwest Water Reimbursement Area, and a long-term lease of city property at 150 West Falcon Circle. The consent agenda covers approval of minutes, bills, and a road variance for Shurti Canyon PUD.

• Zone change and general plan amendment for property near 1600 North Wedgewood Lane (Ash Holdings / Randall McUne)
• American250 Resolution and creation of Cedar City Utah250 Community Committee (Scott Phillips)
• Ordinance amending signage regulations in Historic Downtown Area (Don Boudreau/Randall McUne)
• Ordinance creating Northwest Water Reimbursement Area (Randall McUne)
• Long-term lease of city property at 150 West Falcon Circle / 2200 North (Randall McUne)

The council unanimously approved the agenda order and the consent agenda items. It voted 5‑0 to amend the general plan and change the zone for the property at 1600 North Wedgewood Lane from R‑3 to central commercial. The American250 Resolution and creation of a Utah community committee were approved, with the recorded vote listed as AYE. AIP 049 Change Order #9 was approved with a 4‑0‑1 vote (four AYE, one abstention).

• Approved agenda order (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items (unanimous)
• Approved zoning amendment for 1600 N. Wedgewood Lane, changing zone from R‑3 to central commercial (5 AYE, 0 NAY)
• Approved American250 Resolution and creation of Utah community committee (recorded as AYE)
• Approved AIP 049 Change Order #9 (4 AYE, 0 NAY, 1 abstain)

Project Review/Sketch Meeting

The Sketch & Project Review Committee is meeting to discuss a zone change and a street name change. The committee will also review a building addition for Centro Pizza.

• Zone change from MPD to CC in the vicinity of 3000 N Go/Canyon Ranch Dr
• Street name change from Old Hwy 91 to South Main
• Building addition at 50 W. Center Street for Centro Pizza

The Sketch & Project Review Committee met on April 17, 2025 to discuss a proposed zone change for the 3000 N Go area, a street name change for Old Highway 91 to South Main, and a building addition for Centro Pizza at 50 W Center Street. Staff raised utility notice requirements and planning considerations for each item. No vote totals, approvals, denials, or formal actions were documented in the minutes.

City Council

The Cedar City Council will hold public hearings on several items, including a request to change the General Plan and zoning for a half-acre property near 1600 North Wedgewood Lane from residential (Low Density Residential and R-3-M) to Central Commercial. Other items include a variance for a cul-de-sac length, amendments to signage and parking ordinances, creation of a Utah250 committee, and a long-term lease of city property near Falcon Circle. The council will also consider a change order for an airport project.

• Public hearing for General Plan amendment from Low Density Residential (LD) to Central Commercial (CC) and zone change from R-3-M to CC for property at ~1600 North Wedgewood Lane (Ash Holdings / Randall McUne)
• Variance to engineering standards for cul-de-sac length at Shurtz Canyon PUD Phase 3.5 (Estates View Drive / 2900 South Street) (Michael Platt / Kent Fugal)
• Public hearings to amend signage ordinance in Historic Downtown Area and to modify parking ordinance for vehicles for sale on public roadways
• Public hearing to create Northwest Water Reimbursement Area (Ordinance 32-9 modification)
• Public hearing for a long-term lease of city property at 150 West Falcon Circle (2200 North) (Randall McUne)

Councilmember Phillips moved to approve the agenda and Councilmember Melling seconded; the motion passed unanimously. Mayor Green opened a public hearing on a proposed general‑plan and zoning change, but no comments were received and the hearing closed without a decision. The council discussed several other items—including a cul‑de‑sac length variance, a 250th‑anniversary resolution, and airport maintenance change orders—but no votes or formal actions were recorded.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Cedar City Planning Commission will consider an ordinance text amendment for the Northwest Reimbursement Area, a development agreement for Amber Industrial Phase 3, and a request to vacate a public easement near Main Street. A public hearing will be held for each item. The commission will also vote to approve the minutes from the April 1 meeting.

• Public hearing on Ordinance Text Amendment for Section 32-9 (Northwest Reimbursement Area, Randall McUne)
• Public hearing on Amber Industrial Phase 3 Development Agreement (800 North 3700 West, Schmit/Platt&Platt)
• Vacating public easement at Main Street north of Canyon Center Drive (JMT Enterprises/Watson Engineering)
• Approval of minutes from April 1, 2025 meeting

The commission unanimously approved the April 1, 2024 meeting minutes. It also adopted a positive, unanimous recommendation for the Section 32‑9 Northwest Reimbursement Area agreement.

• Approved April 1, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted positive recommendation for Section 32‑9 Northwest Reimbursement Area (unanimous)

Airport Board

The Cedar City Regional Airport Board will meet to review project reports and operational updates. Discussions include a ribbon cutting for the terminal expansion and updates on airport facilities. The board will also review SkyWest enplanement data.

• SkyWest enplanements: 644 for February 2025 and 947 for March 2025
• Project reports on ARFF Panther Vehicle, terminal lighting, and gate seating
• Airport Terminal Expansion ribbon cutting ceremony
• Terminal gate area concessions and vending space
• Airport Triennial Drill scheduled for September 2025

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the March meeting. It set May 1 as the official transition date from the old to the new terminal area. The board also cancelled the scheduled April 30 flight to allow contractor inspections and scheduled the next board meeting to be held in the airport conference room.

• Approved March meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Set May 1 as transition date from old to new terminal area
• Cancelled April 30 flight to allow 48‑hour contractor inspection period
• Scheduled next board meeting to be held in the airport conference room

City Council

The Cedar City Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda including routine approvals and several staff agenda items. Key discussions include multiple zoning amendments, annexation of 33 acres for industrial use, and revisions to building height and parking ordinances. The council will also consider a budget revision and go into closed session for litigation.

• Approve $174,250 bid for CV Detention Pond Landscaping Restoration Project
• Consider zone change to SUU Housing District for properties near 366 Dewey Avenue
• Consider annexation and rezoning to Light Industrial for 33.08 acres at 3700 W 600 N
• Consider modifications to building height limits in residential zones
• Consider revision to 2024-2025 fiscal year budget

The City Council voted to amend the zoning for the property near 366 Dewey Avenue from R-3-M to a Single‑Family Housing District (4‑1). It also approved a zoning amendment for 2604 S. Old Highway 91, changes to building‑height limits in residential zones, and a consent agenda that included several contracts and change orders. All votes were recorded on the April 9, 2025 meeting.

• Approved zoning amendment from R-3-M to SHD for 366 Dewey Ave (4‑1)
• Approved zoning amendment from MPD to R-2-1, R-3-M and CC for 2604 S. Old Highway 91 (5‑0)
• Approved modifications to building‑height limits in residential zones to 24 ft (5‑0)
• Approved consent agenda items including agreement with State of Utah for Cooperative Wildfire System, bid of $174.2s0.00 for CV detention pond landscaping, change order #2 for cemetery renovation, and change order #8 for AIP‑049 RT terminal (unanimous)

Redevelopment Agency

The Cedar City Redevelopment Agency will consider adopting a resolution to revise its fiscal year 2024-2025 budget. A public hearing on the proposed revisions was held on April 2, 2025. The budget adjustments are detailed in Exhibit #1 attached to the resolution.

• Approve resolution RDA-25-0409 revising the 2024-2025 fiscal year budget for the Redevelopment Agency
• Budget adjustments include changes in revenue categories such as taxes, grants, and interest earnings
• Expenditure adjustments cover administration fees, professional services, incentives, and debt service

The agency reviewed a resolution to revise the 2024‑2025 fiscal budget. A motion to approve the resolution was made by Melling and seconded by Wilkey. The minutes do not record any vote totals or a final outcome.

Historic Preservation Commission

The Cedar City Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to discuss several business items including a Certified Local Government (CLG) update, a marker dedication schedule, the Wells Fargo building, and America 250 planning. The agenda also includes approval of minutes and member term expirations.

• CLG update
• Marker dedication schedule
• Wells Fargo building discussion
• America 250 planning
• Member term expirations

The Historic Preservation Commission approved the minutes from the March 18 meeting with a unanimous vote. No other formal actions, approvals, denials, or tablings were recorded; the remaining agenda items were discussion and updates.

• Approved March 18 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Cedar City Active Transportation Committee (ATC)

The Cedar City Active Transportation Committee will discuss updates on the Southview Trail and Industrial Road Trail. The body will also review the Master Plan Trail Map and the Bicycle Friendly Community application.

• Iron County Healthcare '25 Trails in 2025' presentation
• Southview Trail update
• Industrial Road Trail update and name suggestions
• Review of Master Plan Trail Map for Cedar City
• Bicycle Friendly Community application

The ATC unanimously approved a motion to move the Southview Trail plan and change its status from a sidepath to a paved trail. The Bicycle Friendly Community application was tabled to the next meeting. The meeting minutes were approved despite no prior minutes being available. The committee adjourned the meeting unanimously.

• Approved conversion of Southview Trail from sidepath to paved (unanimous)
• Tabled Bicycle Friendly Community application to next meeting
• Approved meeting minutes (no prior minutes available)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Adjustments

The Cedar City Board of Adjustments will meet to decide on several variance requests and home occupation daycare applications. Items include a variance to waive curb, gutter, and sidewalk installation near Iron Springs Road and 5300 West, a variance to allow replacement billboards within 1,000 feet of other billboards on Nichols Canyon Road and 2200 North, and setback variances at two residential addresses. Three requests for home occupation daycare businesses are also on the agenda.

• Request for Home Occupation daycare at 257 South 700 West (Imagination Creation Daycare / Ashlyn Johnson)
• Request for Home Occupation daycare at 309 South 1000 West (Bizzy Bee Daycare / Keisa Dalton)
• Request for Home Occupation daycare at 292 West 1500 North, Unit A (Friendz Childcare / Julia Shettell)
• Variance to not install curb, gutter, and sidewalk near Iron Springs Road and 5300 West (CG Development / Russell Westwood)
• Variance to allow replacement billboards within 1,000 feet of other billboards at 150 East Nicholas Canyon Road, 101 East Nichols Canyon Road, and 150 West 2200 North (YESCO / Randall McUne)

The Board approved the minutes from the March 3, 2025 meeting and the related findings of fact, both unanimously. It then unanimously approved a home‑occupation daycare at 257 South 700 West (Imagination Creation Daycare) and another at 309 South 1000 West (Bizzy Bee Daycare). No other actions were taken.

• Approved March 3, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved March 3, 2025 findings of fact (unanimous)
• Approved Imagination Creation Daycare home occupation at 257 South 700 West (unanimous)
• Approved Bizzy Bee Daycare home occupation at 309 South 1000 West (unanimous)

Project Review/Sketch Meeting

The Sketch & Project Review Committee is meeting to review two building projects. The committee will examine proposed improvements and a new construction project.

• Building improvements at 3454 W. Diamonti Lane (Lot 5 Diamonti Phase 2)
• AG Building project at 600 North 1600 West

The Sketch & Project Review Committee discussed two building proposals—improvements at 3454 W. Diamonti Lane and an AG building at 600 N. 1600 W. No approvals, denials, or formal votes were recorded. Staff noted required permits, setbacks, drainage, and parcel verification, and the meeting adjourned at 8:42 a.m.

City Council

The Cedar City Council will meet to discuss a resolution regarding the Consolidated Fee Schedule. The session includes a closed discussion on property negotiations.

• Proposed reimbursement fee for the Northwest Water Reimbursement Area
• Closed session regarding property negotiations

The council adopted a resolution amending the consolidated fee schedule to add a $1,500 reimbursement fee for the Northwest Water Reimbursement area. The vote was 4 ayes and 1 nay (Councilmember Wilkey). Procedural motions to adjourn, reconvene, and enter a closed session were also approved unanimously.

• Approved $1,500 Northwest Water Reimbursement fee (4-1)
• Moved to adjourn the meeting (unanimous)
• Reopened the meeting at 7:47 p.m. (unanimous)
• Entered closed session at 7:48 p.m. (unanimous)
• Adjourned the closed session at 8:08 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council

The Cedar City Council will hold public hearings on several zoning changes, including a conversion to SUU Housing District near 366 Dewey Avenue and a mixed-use rezone at 2604 S Old Highway 91. The council will also consider annexing 33.08 acres at 3700 W 600 N, propose modifications to building height limits and parking requirements, and review a resolution adding a reimbursement fee for the Northwest Water Reimbursement Area. Additionally, the council will consider an agreement with the State of Utah for the Cooperative Wildfire System with a $42,826 participation commitment.

• Public hearing on zone change to SUU Housing District at 366 Dewey Avenue
• Public hearing on annexation of 33.08 acres at 3700 W 600 N
• Consider agreement for Cooperative Wildfire System ($42,826 participation commitment)
• Public hearing on modifications to building height limits in residential zones (Ordinance 26-III-2(G) and 26-III-23(G))
• Consider resolution amending Consolidated Fee Schedule for Northwest Water Reimbursement Area

Councilmember Phillips moved to approve the agenda order for the Work, Special Action and RDA meetings, and Councilmember Melling seconded the motion. The council voted unanimously to adopt the agenda. No other items were formally decided; remaining topics were discussed without a vote.

• Approved agenda order for Work, Special Action and RDA meetings (unanimous)

Redevelopment Agency

The Cedar City Redevelopment Agency will hold a public hearing to consider a resolution revising its 2024-2025 fiscal year budget. The proposed revisions rebudget $20,550 in unspent sign, façade, and tenant improvement program funds from FY2024 and add $8,000 for professional services related to a downtown hotel participation agreement. Additional adjustments align higher-than-expected county tax increment collections with distribution requirements for incentive payments.

• Rebudget $20,550 from FY2024 sign, façade, and tenant improvement program (account 57-40-633) to Fund Balance
• Add $8,000 for professional and technical services for downtown hotel agreement (account 57-40-310)
• Increase revenue from Port 15 taxes by $14,840 and MSC Aerospace taxes by $3,716
• Increase incentive payments to MSC ($428,208), Decorworx ($39,295), and Port 15 developer, school district, housing authority, economic incentives, and admin fee (total $551,961)

The agency held a public hearing that received no comments. Members discussed moving unused façade and tenant‑improvement funds and tax‑incentive money to various partners and projects. A motion to adjourn and reconvene in the Special City Council Action meeting was moved, seconded, and passed unanimously.

• Adjourned and returned to Special City Council Action meeting (unanimous)

Historic Downtown Economic Committee

The committee will review and approve minutes from March, then hold breakout sessions on organizational partnerships, economic vitality, design (outdoor dining, sidewalk improvements), and promotion (branding, digital pass). Discussions include America 250 and website/toolkit updates. No votes on ordinances or contracts are scheduled.

• Approval of March 6, 2025 minutes
• Breakout session on design: outdoor dining guidelines and UDOT collaboration on lighting, banners, sidewalk improvements, trees
• Discussion of America 250 initiative
• Website and toolkit updates for historic downtown branding
• Staff report on Main Street Community Progress Visits

Planning Commission

The Cedar City Planning Commission will hold public hearings and make recommendations on several items, including a sign ordinance text amendment, three amended plats for existing PUDs, and a series of actions for a property at 2100 S Westview Dr (development agreement, general plan changes, and zone changes). The commission will also approve minutes from the March 4, 2025 meeting.

• Text amendment to sign ordinance (Sections 26-XVI-3 and 26-XVI-8)
• Amended plat for Crestline PUD at 2352 W Portal Rd
• Amended plat for Ashdown Forest PUD Phase 6 at 1184 Rockwood Lane
• Amended plat for Pioneer Center PUD at 1166 Sage Dr
• Development agreement, general plan changes (LD to MD and MD to HD), and zone changes (MPD to R-2-2 and R-3-M) at 2100 S Westview Dr

The Cedar City Planning Commission approved the minutes from the March 18, 2024 meeting by unanimous vote. A public hearing was held on a proposed amendment to the downtown sign ordinance, but no motion or vote on the amendment was recorded. No other substantive actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved March 18, 2024 minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will discuss and vote on a resolution for the 2025 Municipal Wastewater Planning Program, an ordinance amending Section 14-6 on internment of cremated remains, and a deferral agreement for 48 Ranch Phase 5. It will also consider bids for the Diamond Z Arena Addition and two bids totaling $380,094.41 from Southwest Plumbing for the CV Detention Pond Project. A presentation on the Police Staffing Study will be given.

• Resolution approving 2025 Municipal Wastewater Planning Program
• Consider bids for Diamond Z Arena Addition project (no dollar amount listed)
• Ordinance amending Section 14-6: internment of cremated remains in burial plots
• Deferral agreement for 48 Ranch Phase 5 along Westview Drive
• Approval of two bids from Southwest Plumbing: $31,583.73 (precast materials) and $348,410.88 (plastic materials) for CV Detention Pond Project

The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda items, including minutes and ratified bills. It approved the 2025 Municipal Wastewater Planning Program by a 4‑0 vote and adopted a personnel policy amendment by the same margin. The council awarded the Diamond Z Arena addition contract to Bonneville for $1,848,535, and approved a deferral agreement for 48 Ranch Phase 5 on Westview Drive with four AYE votes.

• Approved agenda order (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items – minutes and ratified bills (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 Municipal Wastewater Planning Program (4‑0)
• Awarded Diamond Z Arena addition contract to Bonneville for $1,848,535 (unanimous)
• Approved city Personnel Policy amendment (4‑0)
• Approved deferral agreement for 48 Ranch Phase 5 on Westview Drive (4 AYE)

City Council

This is a retreat meeting with a limited agenda: a water discussion, lunch, a council vision session, and adjournment. No formal decisions or public hearings are scheduled; the meeting is primarily a workshop for the council.

• Water Discussion
• Council Vision

The Cedar City Council held a reheat on March 21, 2025 to review water‑supply challenges and potential infrastructure projects, including booster pumps, pressure reduction, and connections to the Central Iron County Water Conservancy District. Staff presented cost estimates ranging from $4 million to $17 million and outlined several routing alternatives such as Port 15, the Gemini connection, and a line under the railroad. The council identified next steps, including modeling the Port 15 option and obtaining easements, but no motions were adopted, no votes were taken, and no actions were formally approved.

Project Review/Sketch Meeting

The Sketch & Project Review Committee will review a minor lot subdivision at 2500 N Main Street, an ordinance text amendment for simple minor lot subdivisions, two building projects (Canyon View Cottages at 1779 N Main St and Creekside Homestead Apartments at 1711 W 300 N), and city items including easements and a water master plan amendment. These are sketch and project reviews, not final decisions.

• Minor Lot Subdivision at approx 2500 N Main Street (JMT Enterprises/Watson)
• Ordinance Text Amendment Section 32-2-19 for Simple Minor Lot Subdivisions
• Building – Cottages (Canyon View Cottages/Falcon Flats) at 1779 N Main St
• Building – Apartment (Creekside Homestead Apt.) at 1711 W 300 N
• Water Mastered Plan Amendment at approx 2500 N Main Street

City Council

The Cedar City Council will consider a deferral agreement for 48 Ranch Phase 5 along Westview Drive, which staff opposes due to enforcement and taxpayer risk concerns. Other items include water line options for Magnolia Fields, approval of the 2025 Municipal Wastewater Planning Program, bids for the Diamond Z Arena Addition, and an ordinance on cremated remains burial. The meeting also includes public comments and staff reports.

• Deferral agreement for 48 Ranch Phase 5 along Westview Drive
• Options regarding 3900 West water line tied to Magnolia Fields Subdivision
• Resolution approving the 2025 Municipal Wastewater Planning Program
• Bids for the Diamond Z Arena Addition project
• Ordinance amending Section 14-6 on interment of cremated remains

The council unanimously approved the agenda order. Councilmember Wilkey moved, and Councilmember Phillips seconded, to have Councilmember Riddle serve as Mayor pro‑Tem for items 6 and 7, which also passed unanimously. No other substantive decisions were recorded in the minutes.

• Approved agenda order (unanimous)
• Appointed Councilmember Riddle as Mayor pro‑Tem for items 6‑7 (unanimous)

Leisure Services Advisory Committee

The Cedar City Leisure Services Advisory Committee will meet to approve minutes from January and discuss updates on several parks and recreation projects, including Fiddler's Canyon Park, Little League Restrooms, Discovery Park, West Canyon, and the Arena Addition. The agenda also includes a review of the Leisure Services Project List.

• Approval of minutes from January 15, 2025
• Discussion of Fiddler's Canyon Park
• Project updates: Little League Restrooms, Discovery Park, West Canyon, Arena Addition
• Review of Leisure Services Project List

Planning Commission

The Cedar City Planning Commission will hold public hearings to provide recommendations on several zoning changes, general plan amendments, and an annexation. The body will also consider two ordinance text amendments regarding building height and tandem parking.

• Zone change requests for 2605 S Old Highway 91 (Cedar Trails RDO) from MPD to R-2-1, R-3-M, and CC
• Annexation, General Plan Amendment, and zone change to I&M-1 for Amber Industrial at 3700 W 600 North
• General Plan and zone change requests for 1600 North Wedgewood Ln. from LD/R-3-M to CC
• Ordinance text amendment to increase building height from 20ft to 24ft (Section 26-III-2 (G))
• Road vacation request for 325 South 400 East

The Cedar City Planning Commission held a public hearing and unanimously recommended three zone changes for the Cedar Trails area to align with its previously approved RDO master plan. The commission also recommended increasing the maximum building plate height from 20 to 24 feet and approved an annexation with a development agreement. A proposal to allow tandem parking for tiny homes was recommended with conditions, and a road vacation request was tabled.

• Recommended zone change for Cedar Trails from MPD to R-2-1 (unanimous)
• Recommended zone change for Cedar Trails from MPD to R-3-M (unanimous)
• Recommended zone change for Cedar Trails from MPD to CC (unanimous)
• Recommended building height ordinance change from 20ft to 24ft (unanimous)
• Recommended annexation of 3700 W 600 North property, contingent on a development agreement (unanimous)
• Recommended General Plan amendment and zone change for 3700 W 600 North to I&M-1 (unanimous)
• Recommended General Plan amendment and zone change for 1600 North Wedgewood Ln to CC (unanimous)
• Recommended tandem parking ordinance with conditions (4-1)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Cedar City Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to discuss the 2025 marker dedication schedule. The agenda includes items related to the Wells Fargo building and America 250.

• Marker dedication schedule 2025
• Wells Fargo building marker
• America 250 marker

The Cedar City Historic Preservation Commission met and approved the February 11, 2025 minutes unanimously. They discussed scheduling marker dedications for 2025, including the Sheep Association marker tied to the Sheep Parade, and agreed to participate in the America 250 celebration on July 4, 2026. No formal votes were taken on these items; they were discussion items. Paula Mitchell announced her intent to step down when her term ends, and the board sought name suggestions for replacements.

• Approved February 11, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Discussed 2025 marker dedication schedule, including Sheep Association marker
• Agreed to participate in America 250 celebration (July 4, 2026)
• Added Wells Fargo building to next month's agenda
• Noted Paula Mitchell's intent to step down at term end

Cedar City Disability Action Awareness Team

The Cedar City Disability Action Awareness Team will meet to discuss several accessibility and community items. The agenda includes a recap of a radio show and a review of a job description for Brenda Pryor.

• Discussion of bus shelters
• Radio show recap
• Brenda Pryor job description
• Lions Club

Airport Board

The Cedar City Regional Airport Board will review project updates and operational reports. The board is scheduled to take action on lease renewals for Cedar Building Associates regarding the North and South buildings.

• Lease renewal for Cedar Building Associates – North Building
• Lease renewal for Cedar Building Associates – South Building
• SkyWest enplanements: 639 for January 2025 and 644 for February 2025
• Temporary Tower scheduled for March 17–19, 2025
• Review of Airport Master Plan Public Meeting

The Cedar City Regional Airport Board approved lease renewals for the North and South buildings leased by Cedar Building Associates, following legal counsel from City Attorney McUne. The board also received updates on the airport master plan, terminal expansion, and various operational items, but no other formal votes were taken.

• Approved North Building lease renewal (all in favor)
• Approved South Building lease renewal (all in favor)
• Approved minutes from February meeting (all in favor)

City Council

The Cedar City Council will consider a consent agenda including a $2.3 million award for the Coal Creek Emergency Watershed Protection project, a $89,915 consulting agreement for Heritage Theater renovations, and a design contract for Fiddlers Park. The council will also hear public comments and mayor/council business.

• Approve award to Perco Rock Co. for $2,305,557.50 for Coal Creek EWP Project
• Approve agreement with Shuler Shook for Heritage Theater renovation consulting, $89,915
• Approve design contract for Fiddlers Park with Terracon, $86,336
• Approve AIP 049 change order for airport, $9,609
• Approve appointment of Tyrell Eddy to Historic Downtown Economic Committee

The City Council unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included awarding the Coal Creek EWP project bid to Perco Rock Co. for $2,305,557.50, after the local contractor matched the low bid per purchasing policy. Other approvals included a design contract for Fiddlers Park, a consulting agreement for the Heritage Theater renovation, and a runway maintenance grant application. No substantive decisions were made outside the consent agenda.

• Approved consent agenda items 1-8 unanimously
• Approved Coal Creek EWP project bid to Perco Rock Co. for $2,305,557.50
• Approved Fiddlers Park design contract to Terracon for $86,336
• Approved Heritage Theater consulting agreement with Shuler Shook for $89,915
• Approved AIP 049 change order #7 for $9,609
• Approved AIP 051 runway 2/20 pavement maintenance grant application
• Approved minutes from February 19 and 26, 2025
• Ratified bills dated February 28 and March 4, 2025

Historic Downtown Economic Committee

The Cedar City Historic Downtown Economic Committee is meeting for a routine business session. The agenda includes approval of minutes, public comment, and presentations (no items listed). Discussion items are 'Tiny Tweak' and 'Follow up USE TABLE', and staff will report on Main Street Community Progress Visits including a self-assessment and strategy toolkit. The meeting is largely procedural with no formal votes or financial decisions on the agenda.

• Discussion of 'Tiny Tweak' (unspecified proposal) by Committee Member Brent Drew
• Discussion of 'Follow up USE TABLE' by Scott Phillips
• Staff report on Main Street Community Progress Visits: self-assessment and strategy toolkit

The committee recommended several zoning use-table changes for the DC Zone, including permitting breweries/wineries, beer parlors, and apartments (on the second level), while recommending convenience stores with fuel islands not be permitted. They also agreed to remove Farmers Markets from consideration for now. The committee approved the meeting minutes and discussed a sign ordinance to be presented to the Planning Commission.

• Approved the meeting minutes.
• Recommended wording change for 'Apartment houses' to 'Apartments/Dwelling Units & Residential' and permitting them in the DC Zone on the second level only.
• Recommended permitting 'Beer Parlors' in the DC Zone with a modified definition.
• Recommended permitting breweries/wineries (both under and over 3,000 sq. ft. production area) in the DC Zone.
• Recommended permitting 'Broadcast Studios' in the DC Zone on the second level only.
• Recommended NOT permitting convenience stores (under and over 5,000 sq. ft.) with fuel islands in the DC Zone.
• Agreed to remove Farmers Markets from the use-table discussion for now.
• Discussed presenting the sign ordinance to the Planning Commission for a favorable recommendation.

Project Review/Sketch Meeting

The Sketch & Project Review Committee will review a General Plan Amendment and Zone Change for Talon Point Lot 13 (2234 S 2925 W) to increase density and rezone from R-1 to R-2. Also scheduled are a sign review for Chartway Credit Union (1096 S Main Street) and a commercial building review for Cedar City Pickleball (3325 W 220 N). All items are under discussion; no final decisions are being made at this meeting.

• General Plan Amendment for Talon Point Lot 13: Low Density to Medium Density
• Zone Change for Talon Point Lot 13: R-1 to R-2
• Building sign review for Chartway Credit Union at 1096 S Main Street
• Commercial building review for Cedar City Pickleball at 3325 W 220 N

The Sketch & Project Review Committee met on March 6, 2025, to review several items. No final decisions were made; the meeting was for preliminary review and discussion only. Items included a General Plan Amendment and zone change for Talon Point Lot 13, a sign building for Chartway Credit Union, and a commercial building for Cedar City Pickleball.

• Reviewed General Plan Amendment for Talon Point Lot 13 (Low Density to Med. Density) - no action
• Reviewed Zone Change for Talon Point Lot 13 (R-1 to R-2) - no action
• Reviewed Building – Sign for Chartway Credit Union at 1096 S Main Street - no action
• Reviewed Building – Commercial for Cedar City Pickleball at 3325 W. 220 N. - no action

City Council

The Cedar City Council will hold a business meeting including public comments, swearing in of new patrol officers, and consideration of several contracts. Key items include a consulting agreement for Heritage Theater renovation ($89,915), a design contract for Fiddler's Canyon Park, and two airport-related items (change order and grant application).

• Swear in patrol officers Garrett Wilson and Austin Austile
• Consider AIP 049 Change Order #7 for airport terminal expansion, increasing budget by $9,609
• Consider grant application for Runway 2/20 asphalt maintenance, $939,900
• Consider awarding design contract for Fiddler's Canyon Park (bids from Blu Line Designs, Civil Science, Terracon)
• Consider agreement with Schuler Shook for Heritage Theater consulting, $89,915

The City Council approved a consent agenda that included awarding a design contract for Fiddlers Park to Terracon for $86,336, approving a change order for the airport terminal building, applying for a runway maintenance grant, and entering into a consulting agreement for the Heritage Theater renovation. The council also approved a bid for the Coal Creek EWP project, recommending Perco Rock Co. as the contractor.

• Approved the agenda order as presented.
• Approved a change order for the airport terminal building for $9,609.
• Approved applying for a grant for runway 2/20 pavement maintenance.
• Approved a consulting agreement with Shuler Shook for the Heritage Theater renovation for $89,915.
• Awarded the design contract for Fiddlers Park to Terracon for $86,336.
• Approved the bid for the Coal Creek EWP project, recommending Perco Rock Co. as the contractor.

Planning Commission

The Cedar City Planning Commission will hold public hearings and make recommendations on four zone change requests. Items include a rezone at 366 S Dewey Ave from R-3-M to SHD and three rezones at approximately 2605 S Old Highway 91 from MPD to R-2-1, to R-3-M, and to CC (Cedar Trails/Cedar Trials RDO). The commission will also approve the minutes from the February 18, 2025 meeting.

• Approval of minutes from February 18, 2025
• Public hearing: Zone change at 366 S Dewey Ave from R-3-M to SHD (Watston Engineering)
• Public hearing: Zone change at approx 2605 S Old Highway 91 from MPD to R-2-1 (Steve Kamlowsky, Cedar Trails RDO)
• Public hearing: Zone change at same address from MPD to R-3-M (Steve Kamlowsky, Cedar Trails RDO)
• Public hearing: Zone change at same address from MPD to CC (Steve Kamlowsky, Cedar Trials RDO)

The Cedar City Planning Commission voted 5-2 to recommend a zone change for 366 S Dewey Ave from R-3-M to SHD (Student High Density), despite concerns about expanding the SHD overlay. Three related zone changes for Cedar Trails RDO were tabled to March 18 due to improper public notice.

• Approved minutes from February 18, 2025 (unanimous)
• Recommended zone change at 366 S Dewey Ave from R-3-M to SHD (5-2)
• Tabled three zone changes for Cedar Trails RDO (MPD to R-2-1, R-3-M, CC) until March 18

Cedar City Active Transportation Committee (ATC)

The Cedar City Active Transportation Committee will review meeting minutes, discuss the Coal Creek Trail, and consider a grant application for 2026. Other items include planning for Slow Roll events and assessing the city's bike-friendly community status.

• Discussion of Coal Creek Trail with Ken Nielson
• Grant application for 2026 presented by Scott Phillips
• Slow Roll event planning with Matt Bolus
• Bike Friendly Community Assessment by Ben Cozzens

Board of Adjustments

The Cedar City Board of Adjustments will hold a meeting on March 3, 2025. The main item is a request from Jessie Estin for a home occupation permit to operate a dog grooming business called Pawsitively Groomed at approximately 304 North 1600 West in an R-2-2 zone. The board will also handle procedural items such as approval of minutes and findings of fact.

• Request for home occupation dog grooming business at approximately 304 North 1600 West (R-2-2) / Pawsitively Groomed / Jessie Estin

The Cedar City Board of Adjustments unanimously approved a home occupation permit for Jessie E. to operate a dog grooming business from her residence at approximately 304 North 1600 West. The board reviewed the application against all 15 criteria for home occupations, confirming compliance with size, parking, and business license requirements. The meeting also included routine approvals of minutes and findings of fact from the previous meeting.

• Approved home occupation for dog grooming at 304 N 1600 W (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of February 3, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved findings of fact for February 3, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will meet to act on a consent agenda and several action items. Key discussions include options for the 3900 West water line tied to the Magnolia Fields Subdivision, a public hearing on waiving Diamond Z Arena fees for Farm Field Days, a variance request for street standards at 2125 South Circle and Estates Drive, an ordinance amendment to prohibit parking on 2125 South Circle and Moon Crest Drive, a proposal to terminate an effluent lease with Clark Land and Livestock, and a resolution to revise the 2024-2025 fiscal year budget. Presentations on the Utah Shakespeare Festival 2025 season and Love Where You Live contest winners are also scheduled.

• Consider resolution revising 2024-2025 FY budget
• Consider options for 3900 West water line tied to Magnolia Fields Subdivision
• Public hearing to waive Diamond Z Arena fees for Farm Field Days
• Consider variance from engineering standards for streets at 2125 South Circle and Estates Drive
• Consider ordinance amendment prohibiting parking on 2125 South Circle and Moon Crest Drive

The Cedar City Council voted unanimously to deny giving notice to terminate the wastewater treatment plant effluent lease with Clark Land & Livestock, citing the need for more planning and coordination with the Water Conservancy District and Enoch. The council also approved a variance for a 26-foot paved road at 2125 South Circle with conditions, and approved the FY 2024-2025 budget revision.

• Denied notice to terminate Clark Land & Livestock wastewater effluent lease (unanimous)
• Approved variance for 26-ft paved road at 2125 South Circle with no driveways and no-parking signs (4-1, Phillips opposed)
• Approved ordinance prohibiting on-street parking on 2125 South Circle and Mooncrest Circle (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, bills, road dedication, and UDOT landscape agreement (unanimous)
• Approved resolution revising FY 2024-2025 budget (5-0)
• Approved agenda order with change to move essay contest winners before Shakespeare comments (unanimous)

Project Review/Sketch Meeting

The Sketch & Project Review Committee will meet to discuss multiple land-use items. Proposals include a zone change and general plan amendment at 1600 North Wedgewood Lane, an annexation petition at 500 W 300 N, and an ordinance text amendment on tandem parking. The committee will also review several building projects, including a commercial duplex and a commercial building on 2345 W 850 N.

• Zone change at 1600 North Wedgewood Lane from R-3-M to CC (Community Commercial)
• General plan change at same location from Low Density Residential to CC
• Annexation petition at 500 W 300 N
• Easement/road vacation at 825-900 N/3675-3700 W
• Ordinance text amendment on tandem parking (Section 26-V-2)

The Sketch & Project Review Committee met on February 20, 2025, to review several items, including a tandem parking ordinance amendment, an easement/road vacation, a zone change, a general plan change, an annexation petition, and multiple building projects. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was for review and discussion only.

• Reviewed ordinance text amendment for tandem parking (Section 26-V-2)
• Reviewed easement/road vacation at 825-900 N/3675-3700 W
• Reviewed zone change at 1600 North Wedgewood Lane from R-3-M to CC
• Reviewed general plan change at 1600 North Wedgewood Lane from Low Density Residential to CC
• Reviewed annexation petition at 500 W 300 N
• Reviewed commercial duplex building application
• Reviewed commercial building at 2345 W 850 N
• Reviewed sign application at 1133 S Main St

City Council

The City Council will discuss several infrastructure and zoning variances, including a request to waive arena fees for an educational event. The meeting includes a public hearing to consider revisions to the 2024-2025 fiscal year budget.

• Public hearing to consider revising the 2024-2025 FY Budget
• Request to waive Diamond Z Arena fees for Farm Field Days on March 19-20, 2025
• Variance request for roadway width (reduced to 26 feet) at 2125 South Circle and Estates Drive
• Proposed ordinance amendment to prohibit on-street parking between 2125 South Circle and Moon Crest Drive
• Consideration of a Master Landscape Maintenance Agreement with the Utah Department of Transportation

The Cedar City Council held a work meeting with discussions but no formal votes on substantive items. They discussed the 3900 West water line connection for the Magnolia Fields subdivision, a request to waive Diamond Z Arena fees for Farm Field Days, a variance for a street in the Estates at South Mountain subdivision, a budget revision, and providing notice to terminate the wastewater treatment plant effluent lease. The council also held a closed session for property negotiations and adjourned without taking action on these items.

• Agenda order approved unanimously
• Swore in Sergeant Tyler Uresk and Corporal Patrick McCoy
• Moved into closed session for property negotiations (4-0)
• Adjourned at 8:28 p.m. unanimously

Planning Commission

The Cedar City Planning Commission will hold public hearings to consider several land-use changes and development agreements. The meeting includes recommendations for zone and general plan changes at 2100 S Westview Dr and 366 S Dewey Ave.

• Zone change for 366 S Dewey Ave from R-3-M to SHD
• General Plan changes for 2100 S Westview Dr from LD to MD and MD to HD
• Zone changes for 2100 S Westview Dr from MPD to R-2-2 and MPD to R-3-M
• Development Agreement and Agreement Amendment for 2100 S Westview Dr
• Amended Plat for 1104 East Sage Wood Lane

The Cedar City Planning Commission voted unanimously to table all six items related to the 2100 S Westview Dr development, including the Cordero Development Agreement amendment, development agreement, general plan changes, and zone changes, until April 1, 2025. The commission also tabled a zone change at 366 S Dewey Ave due to improper notice, and approved the February 4th meeting minutes. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes from February 4th meeting (unanimous)
• Tabled zone change at 366 S Dewey Ave from R-3-M to SHD until March 4th (unanimous)
• Tabled all six items for 2100 S Westview Dr (Cordero agreement, development agreement, general plan changes, zone changes) until April 1, 2025 (unanimous)

Airport Board

The Cedar City Airport Board will meet to approve minutes from January 9th and receive informational updates from SkyWest, TSA, BLM, FBO, SUU, and others. The board will also discuss the airport project report including pocket gopher issues, safety area grading, and FAA/state projects, and consider action items on lease renewals for the North and South buildings with Cedar Building Associates.

• Approval of minutes from January 9th
• Discussion of SkyWest enplanements: 10,663 YTD 2024, 639 in January 2025
• Action on lease renewals for Cedar Building Associates – North and South Buildings
• Update on new ARFF truck delivery
• Discussion of Iron County TRT and TRCC funding awards

The Cedar City Regional Airport Board approved the January meeting minutes. Lease renewals for the Cedar Building Associates North and South buildings were tabled for about 30 days pending review by the city attorney. The board also discussed low January enplanements, upcoming projects, and funding awards.

• Approved January meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled Cedar Building Associates North and South lease renewals pending legal review
• Discussed marketing funding from Iron County TRT award ($10,000) and TRCC request ($50,000)
• Noted new ARFF truck delivered, awaiting training
• Discussed FAA Part 139 inspection completed successfully
• Discussed air traffic control tower funding and letters of support

Cedar City Disability Action Awareness Team

The Cedar City Disability Action/Awareness Committee meets to discuss several topics including bus shelters, the Chamber of Commerce, and a job description for Brenda Pryor. The agenda also includes a presentation by Ken Carpenter, items related to the Lions Club, and member assignments. The meeting is open to the public with accommodations available upon request.

• Ken Carpenter - likely a presentation or discussion item
• Chamber of Commerce - coordination or accessibility matters
• Bus Shelters - potential accessibility improvements
• Brenda Pryor job description - personnel item
• Lions Club - partnership or service discussion

The Cedar City Disability Action Awareness Team met on February 13, 2025, but took no formal votes. They heard from Sheriff Ken Carpenter and Chief Adams about mental health response challenges, including limited hospital space and the need for a Crisis Intervention Training (CIT) team, which would cost $500,000–$750,000. Councilmember Ron Riddle reported $42,000 earmarked for bus shelters in the current fiscal year and another $42,000 requested for next year. Items on Brenda Pryor's job description and the Lions Club were postponed to next month's agenda.

• No formal decisions made; minutes not approved due to lack of quorum
• Heard Sheriff Carpenter and Chief Adams on mental health and CIT needs
• Noted $42,000 earmarked for bus shelters in 2024-2025 fiscal year
• Noted $42,000 requested for bus shelters in 2025-2026 fiscal year
• Postponed Brenda Pryor job description discussion to next month
• Postponed Lions Club discussion to next month

City Council

The Cedar City Council will consider several action items including a resolution to amend the consolidated fee schedule for golf course fees, a letter to the FAA recommending a tower for the airport, and a contract to repaint and recarpet the first floor of City Hall. They will also review a change order for the WWTP Effluent Reuse Filtration project and a bid award for the Iron West Irrigation Pipe project. The meeting includes a public comment period and consent agenda items such as approval of minutes and bills.

• Consider resolution amending consolidated fee schedule for Golf Course Fees
• Consider letter to FAA recommending a tower for the Cedar City Regional Airport
• Consider approving contract to repaint and recarpet first floor of City Hall
• Consider awarding bid to Southwest Plumbing for $92,683.92 for Iron West Irrigation Pipe project
• Consider Change Order #2 for WWTP Effluent Reuse Filtration project

The council approved Change Order #2 for the WWTP Effluent Reuse Filtration Project, allowing advance payments to the contractor with conditions including reimbursement of the city's lost interest and a 5% administrative fee. The vote was 3-2, with Mayor pro Tem Riddle casting the deciding vote. Other actions included approving a $95,000 contract for carpet and painting, a $92,683.92 bid for irrigation pipe materials, and a resolution amending golf course fees.

• Approved Change Order #2 for WWTP Effluent Reuse Filtration Project with prepayment conditions (3-2)
• Approved contract with Church Construction for first-floor carpet and paint at $95,000 (unanimous)
• Approved bid from Southwest Plumbing for $92,683.92 for Iron West irrigation pipe project (unanimous)
• Approved resolution amending consolidated fee schedule for golf course fees (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items including bills and grant application (unanimous)
• Approved moving forward with test well location #6 on Esplin property starting March 1 (unanimous)
• Appointed Councilmember Riddle as Mayor pro Tem for two items (unanimous)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Cedar City Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to discuss the placement of statues and monuments. The body will also review a historic marker update and a birthday celebration.

• Ordinance regarding placement of statues, monuments, and related items
• Historic marker update
• Birthday celebration

The Cedar City Historic Preservation Commission unanimously approved submitting Intent to List Submissions (ILS) for the Wells Fargo, Bank of Southern Utah, and Sheep Association buildings to pursue historic designation. The commission also discussed scheduling marker dedications, planning a birthday celebration, and noted the passage of a new ordinance on statues and monuments. No other formal decisions were made.

• Approved ILS for Wells Fargo, Bank of Southern Utah, and Sheep Association buildings (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from January 9, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Discussed scheduling historic marker dedications for 2025 (no formal action)
• Discussed plans for a birthday celebration radio show (no formal action)
• Noted passage of ordinance on placement of statues and monuments (unanimous)

Historic Downtown Economic Committee

The Historic Downtown Economic Committee will discuss sign ordinance final recommendations, including regulation of murals and ghost signs, and consider creating an overlay zone to distinguish the downtown core from surrounding areas. They will also discuss adjusting the use table to remove large fuel stations and include farmers markets, and hear updates from the Historic Preservation Committee.

• Discussion on monument sign restrictions, especially size
• Consider creating an overlay zone between downtown core and surrounding areas
• Regulation of murals and ghost signs under sign ordinance
• Letter to businesses about A-frame and feather sign ordinances
• Adjust use table to remove large fuel stations and include farmers markets

The committee voted to recommend that monument signs in the historic downtown be limited to a maximum size of 4 feet tall by 5 feet wide (20 square feet), not internally lit, with halo lighting allowed, and that pole signs be prohibited. They also discussed regulating murals and ghost signs, with a plan to bring recommendations to the Planning Commission in March. No other formal decisions were made; other items were discussions or deferred.

• Recommended monument signs max 4x5 ft, 20 sq ft, not internally lit, halo allowed (motion by Mirryn, second by Scott)
• Recommended prohibiting pole signs (committee consensus)
• Struck item #13 from sign ordinance discussion for now (motion, second by Jaden)
• Agreed to send a letter to businesses reminding them of sign ordinance rules (e.g., A-frames, feather signs)

Project Review/Sketch Meeting

The Sketch & Project Review Committee will meet to review several applications including two zone changes, an easement vacation, an engineering variance, and an ordinance revision. Also on the agenda are proposals for a building addition and two signs. The committee discusses these items but no final decisions are indicated.

• Zone Change on Highway 91: MPD to R-2-1, R-3-M (Cedar Trails RDO Parcel 2)
• Zone Change at 3700 W 800 N: AT to I&M-1 (Amber Industrial Phase 3)
• Ordinance Revision: Section 26-24
• Easement Vacation at 780 Cross Hollow Road
• Engineering Standards Variance for cul-de-sac at The Estates at South Mountain Phase 3

The Sketch & Project Review Committee held a meeting on February 6, 2025, to review several projects. They discussed a proposed zone change for the Cedar Trails RDO parcel, an easement vacation at 780 Cross Hollow Road, a variance request for a cul-de-sac extension, a potential ordinance revision to increase building height, and a zone change for an industrial annexation. No formal decisions were made; the committee provided feedback and direction for applicants to proceed.

• Discussed Cedar Trails RDO zone change; applicant to consider amending to commercial zone instead of industrial for storage.
• Directed applicant to vacate pedestrian easement and re-record storm drain easement as trail/storm drain easement.
• Discussed cul-de-sac variance; fire department opposed, committee suggested alternatives like a gated access road.
• Reviewed proposed building height increase from 20 to 24 feet; no decision, will be considered further.
• Reviewed zone change for Amber Industrial Phase 3; no decision, will proceed with noticing.
• Reviewed Smith Diesel building addition; staff requested additional plans and drainage analysis.
• Reviewed Cascade Collision sign; applicant to revise plans to show sight triangle and utility easement.
• No action on Standard Plumbing sign; applicant did not attend.

City Council

The Cedar City Council will decide on a change order allowing pre-payment of $1.03 million for disk filter units at the WWTP Effluent Reuse Filtration project, subject to Utah Division of Water Quality approval for ARPA grant reimbursement. They will also consider increasing golf course fees for 2025, awarding a bid for irrigation pipe materials, and discussing a grant application for airport terminal expansion and reconsideration of test well locations. The meeting includes a closed session for potential litigation.

• Consider Change Order #2 for WWTP Effluent Reuse Filtration project allowing pre-payment of $1,028,205 for disk filter units from Aqua-Aerobic Systems, with no increase in contract price or time.
• Consider Resolution 25-0212 to increase golf course fees, raising 18-hole green fee from $22 to $24 (resident) and other rates effective immediately.
• Consider bids for 24-inch irrigation pipe for Iron West project; lowest bid from Southwest Plumbing Supply at $92,683.92.
• Consider AIP 053 BIL AIG Grant Application for Terminal Expansion at Cedar City Airport.
• Re-consider test well locations for North Watershed Test Wells project.

The Cedar City Council approved a change order for the wastewater treatment plant effluent reuse project, allowing the contractor to be paid for materials before they are delivered due to manufacturer requirements. The change does not alter the contract amount or timeline. The council also discussed potential golf fee increases and reviewed bids for an irrigation pipe project, but no formal action was taken on those items.

• Approved change order #2 for wastewater treatment plant effluent reuse project (unanimous)
• Discussed potential golf fee increases; no formal action taken
• Reviewed bids for irrigation pipe materials for Iron West subdivision; no formal action taken

Planning Commission

The Cedar City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on multiple zoning and development changes for a property at 2100 S Westview Dr, including general plan changes and zone changes. They will also approve minutes from a previous meeting and consider a road dedication for Westview Drive.

• Amended Plat 1104 East 1975 North (Platt & Platt)
• Development Agreement Amendment for 2100 S Westview Dr (Caleb Leavitt)
• General Plan Change for 2100 S Westview Dr (LD to MD and MD to HD)
• Zone Change for 2100 S Westview Dr (MPD to R-2-2 and MPD to R-3-M)
• Road Dedication for Westview Drive (Clay Tolbert)

The Cedar City Planning Commission voted unanimously to table items 3-8, which included a development agreement amendment, two general plan changes, and two zone changes for a 160-acre property at 2100 S Westview Dr. The tabling was due to improper noticing on the development agreement amendment. The commission also heard a staff decision on a road dedication plat for Westview Drive, which required no vote.

• Approved minutes from December 17, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Tabled items 3-8 (development agreement amendment, general plan changes, zone changes) until February 18 (unanimous)
• Presented road dedication plat for Westview Drive (staff decision, no vote)

Cedar City Active Transportation Committee (ATC)

The Active Transportation Committee is meeting to review updates on National Parks Service and Healthy Utah initiatives. The body will discuss a bicycle community application and specific design elements for the historic downtown area.

• Funded components for Industrial Road project
• Blu-Line design for Historic Downtown
• Application for bicycle communities
• National Parks Service update
• Healthy Utah update

Board of Adjustments

The Cedar City Board of Adjustments will hold a public hearing to decide on three items: a variance for driveway entrance width at 140 South Cross Hollow Road for the Henley Apartments development, and two requests for home occupation daycare businesses at 537 Cedarwood Terrace and 4499 West 250 North.

• Variance request for driveway entrance width at 140 South Cross Hollow Road / NVI Cedar City / Henley Apartments / Neighborly Development
• Home occupation daycare request at 537 Cedarwood Terrace / Brenda's Daycare / Brenda Coleman
• Home occupation daycare request at 4499 West 250 North / Arts & Smarts for Little Hearts Preschool / Mandi Klein

The Cedar City Board of Adjustments unanimously approved two home occupation daycare requests: Brenda Coleman's daycare at 537 Cedarwood Terrace and Mandi Klein's preschool at 4499 West 250 North, the latter contingent on fence installation and a business license. The board also voted unanimously to table indefinitely a variance request for a driveway entrance width at 140 South Cross Hollow Road because the applicant did not appear and the city engineer raised safety concerns.

• Approved home occupation daycare for Brenda Coleman at 537 Cedarwood Terrace (unanimous)
• Approved home occupation daycare for Mandi Klein at 4499 West 250 North, contingent on fence and business license (unanimous)
• Tabled indefinitely the driveway width variance request for 140 South Cross Hollow Road (unanimous)

City Council

The Cedar City Council will hear an audit presentation and approve a consent agenda including annexation of 33 acres near 600 North 3700 West and a $119,717 bid for the Little League East Restroom Project. Action items include rezoning properties near 550 West 1750 North from Industrial to High Density Residential, adopting a downtown streetscape plan, regulating statues, exploring water at Martins Flat, and amending personnel policies. A closed session for property negotiations will follow.

• Annexation of 33.08 acres near 600 North 3700 West (Platt & Platt/Randall McUne)
• Bid award of $119,717 to Skyline Creations Inc. for Little League East Restroom
• Rezone from Industrial to R-3-M for properties near 550 West 1750 North
• Resolution approving downtown Streetscape Improvement Plan for Historic Main Street
• Consideration of further water exploration at Martins Flat

The council approved a general plan and zone change from medium density residential and industrial/manufacturing to high density residential and multiple-unit dwelling for properties near 550 West 1750 North, with Councilmember Wilkey dissenting. They also approved a downtown streetscape plan with a stated preference against bike lanes on Main Street, and an ordinance regulating statues and monuments. A resolution on police and fire compensation changes, including shift differentials and field training officer pay, was passed unanimously.

• Approved rezoning to R-3-M and general plan change to high density residential (4-1)
• Approved Downtown Streetscape Improvement Plan with preference against bike lanes (5-0)
• Approved ordinance regulating placement of statues and monuments (5-0)
• Approved personnel policy amendments for police/fire shift differentials and FTO pay (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including annexation of 33.08 acres and Little League East restroom bid (unanimous)
• Approved Downtown Parking Authority Advisory Board bylaws amendment (5-0)
• Entered closed session for property negotiations (5-0)

City Council

The Cedar City Council will decide whether to accept a petition to annex 33.08 acres near 600 North and 3700 West, a first step that could lead to a 30-day protest period. The council will also hold a public hearing on a request to change the General Plan and zoning for properties near 550 West 1750 North to allow high-density residential and multi-unit dwellings. Other items include bids for a Little League restroom project, an airport hangar lease, and an ordinance on statues and monuments.

• Petition to annex 33.08 acres at 600 North 3700 West
• Public hearing on General Plan change from Medium to High Density Residential and zone change from I&M-1 and R-2-2 to R-3-M at 550 West 1750 North
• Consider bids for the Little League East Restroom Project
• Consider an Airport Hangar lease with Robert Serdoz
• Consider an ordinance regulating placement of statues, monuments, and related items

The Cedar City Council held a work meeting with no formal votes. They discussed a potential deep water well at Martin's Flat, a downtown streetscape design plan, and personnel policy changes including shift differential and police training pay. The council also heard public comment on a proposed annexation and a general plan/zone change near 550 West 1750 North, but took no action.

• Discussed Martin's Flat deep well exploration, no action taken
• Reviewed downtown streetscape design plan, no action taken
• Discussed personnel policy changes, no action taken
• Heard public comment on annexation at 3700 West, no action taken
• Heard public comment on general plan/zone change near 550 West 1750 North, no action taken
• Discussed elected official compensation, no action taken

Project Review/Sketch Meeting

The Sketch & Project Review Committee will meet to review a commercial building application for R&R Storage at 2431 West 850 North, a sign application for Cascade Collision at 1578 S Providence Center Dr, and a capital project for a new road on 100 East. No decisions are recorded; these are items for discussion and review.

• Commercial building review – R&R Storage at 2431 West 850 North
• Sign review – Cascade Collision at 1578 S Providence Center Dr
• Capital project – New road on 100 East

The Sketch & Project Review Committee met on January 16, 2025, to review a proposed commercial storage building at 2431 West 850 North and a city capital project for a new road connecting 625 North to 900 North. No formal decisions or votes were made; the committee provided feedback and requested additional information. A sign permit application for Cascade Collision was not reviewed because the applicant did not appear.

• Reviewed R&R Storage building application; requested additional details on setbacks, parking, drainage, and fire hydrant placement
• Reviewed new road capital project from 625 North to 900 North; directed outreach to utility companies for easements
• No formal approvals or denials; all items remain under review

Leisure Services Advisory Committee

The Leisure Services Advisory Committee will discuss and potentially recommend a fee increase for cemetery plots in a new section. They will also review RFPs for the Aquatic Center Gymnasium and Fiddler’s Park, and receive updates on 2024 RAP Tax projects including Park Discovery, light bases, and Little League restrooms. The agenda includes approval of previous minutes and discussion of a new Sexton.

• Cemetery plot fee increase in new section
• RFPs for Aquatic Center Gymnasium and Fiddler’s Park
• 2024 RAP Tax project updates: Park Discovery, Light Bases, Little League Restrooms
• Discussion of new Sexton
• Approval of November 20, 2024, minutes

City Council

The City Council will discuss a zone change near 1200 N 3900 W and an ordinance regarding the placement of statues and monuments. The body is also reviewing airport project change orders and a fee schedule amendment for cemetery plots.

• Change order #6 for AIP-049 Terminal in the amount of $39,013.00
• Zone change from Annexed Transition (AT) to Dwelling Single Unit (R1) near 1200 N 3900 W
• Amended agreement with Iron County for a new Correctional Facility
• Resolution amending the Consolidated Fee Schedule for Cemetery Expansion Plot pricing
• Ordinance regulating the placement of statues, monuments, and related items

The council approved test well locations #1 and #6, with a fallback to well #4 if #6 fails, and delayed mobilization until permits are received. They also approved a zone change and trails master plan amendment near 1200 N 3900 W, an easement for a private well, a cemetery fee schedule resolution, and a change order for airport terminal lighting. An ordinance regulating statues was tabled to the next work meeting.

• Approved test well locations #1 and #6, with #4 as fallback (unanimous)
• Approved zone change from AT to R-1 near 1200 N 3900 W (4-0)
• Approved Trails Master Plan amendment near 1200 N 3900 W (4-0)
• Approved easement for Nathan Blocker's private well for $668.91 (unanimous)
• Approved cemetery expansion plot pricing fee schedule (4-0)
• Approved Change Order #6 to AIP-049 for $23,119 (unanimous)
• Tabled ordinance regulating statues, monuments, and related items
• Approved consent agenda items 1, 2, 4, 5 (unanimous)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Cedar City Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to discuss the National Registry for Historic Downtown. The agenda also includes a discussion on a CLG Grant and a 2025 Birthday item.

• Discussion on National Registry for Historic Downtown
• CLG Grant discussion
• 2025 Birthday

The Cedar City Historic Preservation Commission discussed and agreed on a plan for the 2025 Certified Local Government (CLG) grant application, selecting the Wells Fargo Building or Sheep Association Building for direct nomination, the Vittles Café for direct nomination, and the Old Presbyterian Church for an Intensive Level Survey (ILS) and nomination. The commission also discussed moving forward with the National Register Historic Downtown District, planning the 2025 birthday celebration, and reviewing a proposed monument ordinance, but no formal votes were taken on these items.

• Approved minutes from November 5, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Agreed to pursue 2025 CLG grant with nominations for Wells Fargo Building or Sheep Association Building, Vittles Café, and Old Presbyterian Church (no formal vote)
• Discussed moving forward with National Register Historic Downtown District, requiring letter of support from City Manager or Mayor (no formal vote)
• Discussed planning 2025 birthday celebration and monument ordinance (no formal vote)

Cedar Area Transportation (CATS) Advisory Board

The Cedar Area Transportation Advisory Board will meet to discuss staff reports regarding transportation operations. The board is reviewing ridership, budget items, and the acquisition of new vehicles.

• Driver training for U-turns at Walmart
• Ridership review
• Discussion of new vehicles
• Budget review
• Approval of July 30, 2024 meeting minutes

The Cedar Area Transportation Advisory Board met on January 14, 2025, but lacked a quorum, so no formal decisions were made. Approval of July 2024 minutes was postponed to the next meeting in July 2025. Staff reported on ridership increases, new vehicle orders, budget grants, and a transit study with UDOT.

• Approval of July 2024 minutes postponed due to lack of quorum
• No new business discussed
• Next meeting scheduled for July 15, 2025

Airport Board

The Cedar City Regional Airport Board will meet to discuss operational updates and review specific lease agreements. The board will receive reports on airport projects and SkyWest enplanement figures.

• Action item: Robert Serdoz Lease Agreement
• Action item: Enterprise Lease Renewal
• Action item: BLM Lease Holdover Agreement
• Project reports on FedEx Building Repairs and Overflow Parking Lot Maintenance
• SkyWest enplanements: November 2024 (792) and December 2024 (930)

The Cedar City Regional Airport Board approved three lease agreements: Robert Serdoz's hangar lease, Enterprise's lease renewal, and a BLM holdover agreement. The board also discussed implementing a $1.50 per day Customer Facility Charge (CFC) for car rentals to fund a car wash station, with further action planned for the FY 2026 budget. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely informational.

• Approved Robert Serdoz hangar lease agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Enterprise lease renewal with new time periods and Title VI language (unanimous)
• Approved BLM lease holdover agreement through April 30 (unanimous)
• Discussed implementing $1.50/day Customer Facility Charge for car rentals; no vote taken

Cedar City Disability Action Awareness Team

The Cedar City Disability Action Awareness Team is meeting to discuss the committee's mission and objectives. The group will also work to understand community needs and recognize businesses.

• Meeting with Lions Club
• Discussion of CDAAT mission and objectives
• Business recognition
• Assessment of community needs
• Member assignments

City Council

The Cedar City Council will discuss potentially changing the order and locations of three test wells in the North Watershed, following a new ranking by a consultant. A public hearing is scheduled for a zone change from Annexed Transition (AT) to Dwelling Single Unit (R1) near 1200 N 3900 W. Other considerations include an easement for a private well on city property, cemetery expansion pricing, and ordinances regulating statues and watering restrictions. A closed session for reasonably imminent litigation is also planned.

• Discussion on reordering North Watershed test well locations (project bid awarded at $1,230,200)
• Public hearing: zone change from AT to R1 for property near 1200 N 3900 W
• Public hearing: amendment to Trails Master Plan near 1200 N 3900 W
• Consider cemetery expansion pricing
• Consider amendment to Iron County correctional facility agreement

The Cedar City Council held a work meeting to discuss the Drinking Water Master Plan, including potential test well locations and a possible offer for Rush Lake water rights. They also considered several ordinances and agreements, but no formal votes were taken on these items during the work session. The council moved to closed session for reasonably imminent litigation.

• Agenda order approved unanimously
• Discussed North Watershed test well locations; no final decision made
• Discussed possible offer for Rush Lake wells; no action taken
• Discussed Nathan Blocker easement request; directed staff to return with a price
• Public hearing held on zoning ordinance for 1200 N 3900 W; no comments, no action
• Public hearing held on trails master plan amendment; no comments, no action
• Discussed cemetery expansion plot pricing; no action taken
• Moved to closed session for reasonably imminent litigation (5-0)

Cedar City Active Transportation Committee (ATC)

The Cedar City Active Transportation Committee approved the December minutes and discussed the planned 12-foot-wide pedestrian and biking path along 100 E., which is in design with funding secured and possible construction as early as summer 2025. The committee also voted to apply for the 'Get Healthy Utah' initiative and discussed providing input on BLM's proposal to allow class 1 e-bikes on trails. No formal decisions were made on the e-bike or BLM gypsum mine issues, which remain for future discussion.

• Approved December minutes (unanimous)
• Voted to apply for 'Get Healthy Utah' initiative (all in favor)
• Discussed 100 E. trail design; funding in place, construction possible summer 2025
• Agreed to follow up with Kent Fugal on 100 E. route at Feb. 3 meeting
• Will consider submitting formal comments on BLM e-bike proposal at next meeting

Board of Adjustments

The Cedar City Board of Adjustments will hold a public hearing and decide on a request for a variance of drive aisle width for the property at 140 South Cross Hollow Road, associated with NVI Cedar City / Henley Apartments / Neighborly Development. Other agenda items include approval of minutes and findings of fact, which are procedural.

• Request for variance of drive aisle width at 140 South Cross Hollow Road (Henley Apartments / Neighborly Development)

The Cedar City Board of Adjustments voted unanimously to table a request for a variance to allow a 52-foot-wide driveway entrance at 140 South Cross Hollow Road for the Henley Apartments (264 units). The applicant sought the width to accommodate three lanes, but the board questioned whether the required hardship existed and discussed safety concerns. The motion to table was made after the applicant requested it, and the item will be reconsidered at the February meeting.

• Approved minutes of November 4, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved findings of fact for November 4, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Tabled variance request for 52-foot driveway width at 140 South Cross Hollow Road until February meeting (unanimous)

Iron County Economic Development Advisory Board

The Iron County Economic Development Advisory Board will receive a brief update on three grant programs: the RCOG Iron County Grant, the Sign & Facade/Tenant Grant, and Small Business Grants. No formal decisions or votes are listed on the agenda; the meeting is primarily informational.

• RCOG Iron County Grant update
• Sign & Facade/Tenant Grant update
• Small Business Grants update

Project Review/Sketch Meeting

The Sketch & Project Review Committee will consider a zone change from R-3-M to SHD at 366 Dewey Avenue. The meeting also includes project reviews for three commercial building applications and a city item for restroom upgrades at Veterans Ballpark.

• Zone change request at 366 Dewey Ave from R-3-M to SHD
• T-Mobile new collocation building at 136 W Center St
• T-Mobile building at 2221 W 1850 N
• Commerce Park building at 2130 W Hwy 56 by Ajenda Corp
• Veterans Ballpark restroom project at 407 E 275 N

The Sketch & Project Review Committee reviewed several projects, including a zone change request for 366 Dewey Ave from R-3-M to SHD, which was moved forward after staff found no issues. Other projects, such as T-Mobile cell tower installations and a Commerce Park development, were discussed with conditions and follow-up requirements. No formal votes were taken; the committee provided feedback and direction for applicants to proceed.

• Zone change at 366 Dewey Ave from R-3-M to SHD moved forward
• T-Mobile collocation at 103 W Center St reviewed; height variance may be needed
• T-Mobile collocation at 2221 W 850 N reviewed; no objections
• Commerce Park at 2130 W Hwy 56 reviewed; multiple conditions noted
• Veterans Ballpark restroom at 407 E 275 N reviewed; water tap-in concerns raised