Ephraim public meetings in 2025

City Council

The Ephraim City Council will meet for a quorum dinner for exiting council members. No official city business will be conducted at this meeting. The notice was posted on the city website and Utah Public Notice site on December 1, 2025.

Planning & Zoning

The Ephraim City Planning Commission will vote on a Home Occupation Business License for Wendel Smith to hold massage therapy classes at his residence. The commission will also discuss possible regulations for short‑term rentals (Airbnb) and consider minimum distance requirements for townhome developments. The meeting includes routine approval of the October 22, 2025 minutes.

• Home Occupation Business License Request – massage therapy classes at applicant's home
• Discussion of Airbnb/Short-Term Rental Regulations
• Discussion of Townhome Proximity Requirements

Cemetery Board

The Ephraim City Cemetery Board meeting originally scheduled for 10:00 AM has been moved to 2:00 PM on December 10, 2025. The meeting will be held at Ephraim City Hall, 5 South Main, Ephraim, Utah. No specific agenda items are listed in the notice.

RAP Tax Committee

The Recreation, Arts, and Parks Committee will review several grant applications and discuss each. After discussion, the committee will provide recommendations to the Ephraim City Council on how to disburse RAP Tax funds. The meeting also includes approval of June 2025 minutes and a review of previously awarded grants.

• Parking lot and trails project (REC/PARK) – $70,000
• Fallen Soldier Memorial (ARTS) – $40,000
• Pickleball Courts grant (REC) – $200,000
• Community Center Furniture (REC) – $8,500
• Scan festival Entertainment (ARTS) – $5,000

Cemetery Board

The Cemetery Board will meet to review updates to the Ephraim City Cemetery Code and ratify a request for the purchase of three spaces. The board will also establish its 2026 meeting schedule and receive reports on memorials.

• Ratification of request by Keith and Sandi Larsen to purchase 3 spaces
• Approval of 2026 Annual Cemetery Board Meeting Schedule
• Discussion of Ephraim City Cemetery Code Updates
• Report from AD HOC Committee Fallen Soldiers Memorial
• Wreath Across America events at Pioneer and Park Cemeteries

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding the issuance of revenue bonds for water and street projects. The body will also discuss the 2025-2026 budget and receive a presentation on a gas power plant.

• Public hearing for Parity Water Revenue Bonds up to $500,000
• Public hearing for Street Improvement Revenue Bonds up to $350,000
• Public hearing to open and adjust the 2025-2026 budget
• Resolution 25-26 FY 25-26 Budget Amendment
• Gas Power Plant Presentation

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda items, including the warrant register and recent meeting minutes. It also unanimously approved the FY 25‑26 budget amendment. No other decisions were made.

• Approved consent agenda (warrant register & minutes) – unanimous
• Approved FY 25‑26 budget amendment – unanimous
• Adjourned meeting – unanimous

City Council

The Ephraim City Council will ratify the warrant register for November 1‑14, 2025, and approve the minutes from the November 5 CDBG public hearing. Council members will also consider adopting Ordinance 25‑14, which updates the city’s Special Events regulations, and Resolution 25‑25, which changes the name of the Sanpete County Regional Airport. Public comment will be allowed before these items are acted upon.

• Ratify Warrant Register covering Nov 1‑14, 2025
• Approve minutes from Nov 5, 2025 CDBG public hearing
• Adopt Ordinance 25‑14 – Special Events Ordinance
• Adopt Resolution 25‑25 – Sanpete County Regional Airport name change

The council unanimously approved the Consent Agenda items, including the warrant register and prior meeting minutes. It also unanimously adopted the Special Events Ordinance and the resolution to rename the airport. Additionally, the council unanimously appointed Jeremy Hallows as an advisor to the newly formed Airport Board. No public comment was presented.

• Approved Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Special Events Ordinance 25-14 (unanimous)
• Approved Airport name change to Sanpete County Regional Airport (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Jeremy Hallows as Airport Board advisor (unanimous)

City Council

The Ephraim City Council will consider the Board of City Canvassers’ certification of the final vote count for the 2025 General Municipal Election held on November 4, 2025. This action formally confirms the election results for the municipality. The meeting also includes standard procedural items such as call to order, roll call, and adjournment.

• Certification of final vote count for the 2025 General Municipal Election (Nov 4, 2025)

The Ephraim City Council voted to certify the November 4, 2025 general election results as shown in the canvass report. The motion was moved by Councilmember Stevens, seconded by Councilmember Nordfelt, and passed unanimously. Certificates of election will be emailed to Chris Larsen, Jack Dalene, and Loren Steck. The council then adjourned the meeting at 6:09 p.m. by unanimous vote.

• Certified November 4, 2025 municipal election results (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:09 p.m. (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning

The Planning Commission meetings scheduled for November 12, 2025, and November 26, 2025, have been canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for December 10, 2025.

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the North Meadows Annexation and vote on several ordinances and resolutions. Key action items include the authorization of revenue bonds for water and street improvements.

• North Meadows Annexation public hearing and Ordinance 25-12
• Resolution 25-22 to authorize up to $500,000 in Parity Water Revenue Bonds
• Resolution 25-23 regarding Street Improvement Revenue Bonds
• Resolution 25-21 concerning Fremont Solar and Battery
• Ordinance 25-13 Large Lot Subdivision Amendment

The council adopted the North Meadows Annexation, approved two subdivision amendments, and authorized the Fremont Solar and Battery Project. It also approved parameters resolutions for a water bond and a road bond, and adopted employee handbook amendments. All actions passed unanimously. Additionally, eight members were appointed to the Scandinavian Board.

• Adopted ECO 25-12 North Meadows Annexation (unanimous)
• Approved Watkins Subdivision Amendment (unanimous)
• Approved ECO 25-13 Large Lot Subdivision amendment (unanimous)
• Approved ECR 25-21 Fremont Solar and Battery Project (unanimous)
• Approved ECR 25-22 Parameters Resolution for Water Bond (unanimous)
• Approved ECR 25-23 Parameters Resolution for Road Bond (unanimous)
• Approved ECR 25-24 Employee Handbook Amendments (unanimous)
• Appointed eight members to the Scandinavian Board (unanimous)

City Council

Ephraim City will hold a public hearing on November 5, 2025, to discuss the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Small Cities Program. The meeting will cover eligible activities and funding allocations for potential projects like water and sewer lines. If the city applies for funds, a second hearing will be held later.

• Public hearing on CDBG Small Cities Program eligibility
• Potential funding for water and sewer lines
• Potential funding for homeless shelters and food banks
• Meeting location: 5 South Main, Ephraim Council Chambers
• Contact: Jordan Howe at 435-283-4631

The council held the first Community Development Block Grant public hearing on Nov. 5, 2025. Mayor John Scott explained the grant program and the expected $850,000 regional allocation for the 2026 funding cycle. No public suggestions were offered and no actions or votes were taken. The meeting was adjourned at 6:05 PM.

City Council

The Ephraim City Council will hold a public hearing on the Community Development Block Grant. No decisions are listed; the council will gather public input on the grant. The meeting also includes standard procedural items such as call to order, roll call, and adjournment.

• Public hearing on Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)

The city council held a Community Development Block Grant public hearing on November 5, 2025. Mayor John Scott explained the grant program and the expected $850,000 funding for the 2026 cycle. After a brief question from a resident, no suggestions were offered and the hearing adjourned at 6:05 PM.

Scandinavian Festival

The Scandinavian Festival Board will meet to hear an overview of the festival and to discuss board member matters. They will also review pending action items. No formal decisions are indicated in the agenda.

City Council

The Scandinavian Festival Board is meeting to review an overview of the festival and discuss board membership. The meeting also includes a review of action items.

• Overview of Scandinavian Festival presented by Amanda and Michael
• Discussion regarding Scandinavian Festival Board Members

Planning & Zoning

The Ephraim City Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a code amendment and a subdivision request. The body will discuss clarifying requirements for large lot subdivisions and a request to combine parcels in the Sunset Estate Subdivision.

• Code amendment to clarify large lot subdivision requirements
• Request by Shalise Watkins to combine parcel S-880x into Lot 13 in Sunset Estate Subdivision to create a .82 acre lot

City Council

The council will consider three action items: approving a bid for a lower penstock replacement, entering an interlocal agreement with Sanpete Regional Airport, and amending the Community Center fee schedule through Ordinance 25-111. It will also review employee handbook revisions and discuss a CIB bond. Consent items include ratifying the warrant register for September 16‑October 10, 2025 and approving the September 17, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Bid approval for Lower Penstock Replacement (Garrick Willden, Jones & DeMille)
• Interlocal Agreement with Sanpete Regional Airport (Katie Witt)
• Ordinance 25-111 amending the Community Center Fee Schedule (Michael Thompson)
• Review of Employee Handbook revisions (Candice Maudsley and Jon Knudsen)
• CIB Bond discussion (Bryan Kimball)

The council approved the consent agenda items and unanimously adopted the Interlocal Agreement for the Sanpete Regional Airport, including a wording amendment. It also approved ECO 25-11, updating Community Center and Library fee schedules. Additionally, Rachel Butterfield was appointed to the Library Board for the remainder of the term.

• Approved Consent Agenda items (unanimous)
• Approved Interlocal Agreement for Sanpete Regional Airport with wording change (unanimous)
• Approved ECO 25-11 Community Center and Library Fee Schedule amendment (unanimous)
• Appointed Rachel Butterfield to Library Board (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning

The Ephraim City Planning Commission’s regular meeting for October 8, 2025 was canceled. No agenda items were considered. The commission will meet next on October 22, 2025 at 6:00 PM at City Hall, 5 South Main, Ephraim, Utah.

Cemetery Board

The Ephraim City Cemetery Board will meet on October 8, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. to consider several agenda items. Items include appointing new board member Scott Hansen, a request to change the board’s meeting time, and updates to the cemetery code. The board will also discuss the Wreath Across America program and Veterans Day flag posting. The meeting will include routine reports, old business, public comment, and member reports.

• Appointment of new board member Scott Hansen
• Consideration of request to change board meeting time
• Discussion of Wreath Across America program
• Discussion of Veterans Day flag posting
• Updates to the Ephraim City Cemetery Code

Planning & Zoning

The Ephraim City Planning Commission will meet to approve minutes and consider a subdivision plat for Hawks Landing. The body will also discuss outside city water connections.

• Approval of September 10, 2025 minutes
• Hawks Landing Plat A Subdivision (14 acres)
• Discussion on outside city water connections

City Council

The Ephraim City Council will vote on a rezoning request from the Camino Verde Group and adopt two city resolutions: one amending the Skyline Corridor Area and another updating the procurement policy. The council will also ratify an interlocal agreement with the airport. Additional items include board appointments and a review of cemetery ordinance revisions.

• Camino Verde Group Rezone (Megan Spurling)
• Ephraim City Resolution 25-19 Skyline Corridor Area Amendment (Jenna Draper)
• Ratification of Airport Interlocal Agreement (Katie Witt)
• Ephraim City Resolution 25-20 Procurement Policy (Jon Knudsen)
• Four‑year appointments to the Historic Preservation Board: Sarah Thomas, Kevin Taylor, Katie Tolen, Gail Tingey

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda and a resolution amending the Skyline Corridor Area to add four parcels. It approved a rezoning request that changes CVG‑Ephraim South property from Industrial (I) to General Commercial (C2) with a 3‑2 vote. The new procurement policy was adopted unanimously, and four members were appointed to the Historic Preservation Board and one to the Cemetery Board, all unanimously.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Skyline Corridor Area amendment (Resolution 25-19) (unanimous)
• Approved CVG rezoning to General Commercial (C2) (3-2 vote)
• Adopted Procurement Policy (Resolution 25-20) (unanimous)
• Appointed four members to Historic Preservation Board (unanimous)
• Appointed W. Scott Hansen to Cemetery Board (unanimous)

Library Board

The Ephraim Public Library Board will review and vote on the previous meeting minutes, discuss a vacant board position, and consider adjustments to the library fee schedule and consortium agreements. The board will also review the budget and expenditures and hear a report from Library Director Michael Thompson on the America 250 Initiative. The meeting will set the date for the next board session and plan an Open Meetings training session.

• Library fee schedule adjustments
• Consortium adjustments
• Budget / Expenditure Review
• America 250 Initiative report by Library Director
• Schedule Open Meetings Training for October or November

Sanpete Regional Airport Board

The Ephraim/Manti Airport Board will meet to discuss and potentially sign an Interlocal Agreement. The meeting is scheduled for September 16, 2025.

• Signing of the Interlocal Agreement

Cemetery Board

The Ephraim City Cemetery Board will meet on September 10, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. to consider several agenda items. The board will follow up on the recommendation of a new board member and will review proposed updates to the city cemetery code. Minutes from the August 13, 2025 meeting will be approved, and standard reports and public comment will be heard.

• Follow‑up on new board member recommendation
• Review of proposed Ephraim City Cemetery Code updates
• Approval of minutes from 8/13/2025

Recreation Board

The board will hear the Director’s Report covering late‑night soccer, football, background‑check flags and volunteer coaching issues. It will review updates on the Family Park, a skate‑park bowl and Pickleball Courts, including RAP tax allocations and a CPR grant. The board will also discuss program schedules for tumbling, cross‑country, flag football, volleyball and basketball.

• Family Park RAP tax allocation of $50,000
• Pickleball Courts RAP tax allocation of $200,000
• Pickleball Courts CPR grant of $200,000
• Park impact fees of $22,609.00 and $31,210.00 for grading

City Council

The Ephraim City Council will meet to discuss a feasibility study for the Sanpete Trail, consider rezoning near 200 N and 400 W, and vote on awarding the Public Works building construction bid. The meeting also includes a study agenda item on expanding the Skyline Corridor District and a memorandum of understanding for the Granary Building.

• Oberg Rezone: property near 200 N and 400 W from General Commercial (C2) to Industrial (I)
• Awarding of the Ephraim City Public Works Building Bid
• Expansion of Skyline Corridor District
• Granary Building MOU
• Ratification of Warrant Register (Aug 16–30, 2025) and approval of Aug 20 meeting minutes

The council unanimously approved the Oberg rezoning of property near 200 N and 400 W from General Commercial (C2) to Industrial (I) with a setback and fence requirement. It also awarded the Ephraim Public Works Building construction contract to Todd Alder Construction for $3,435,300 to be completed in 240 days. Additionally, the council approved the America 250 resolution to receive a $1,500 grant and adopted the consent agenda items. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved consent agenda (warrant register and minutes) – unanimous
• Approved Oberg rezoning to Industrial with eight‑foot fence – unanimous
• Awarded Public Works Building contract to Todd Alder Construction for $3,435,300, 240‑day schedule – unanimous
• Approved America 250 resolution for $1,500 grant – unanimous
• Moved to closed session to discuss sale of real property – unanimous
• Adjourned closed session – unanimous
• Adjourned regular council meeting – unanimous

Planning & Zoning

The Ephraim City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a zoning map amendment. The commission will also discuss the ROSY Home Project by the Magleby Group.

• Public hearing for Craig and Diane Oberg to rezone property near 200 N and 400 W from General Commercial (C2) to Industrial (I)
• Discussion regarding the Magleby Group ROSY Home Project

City Council

The City Council will act as the Board of Municipal Canvassers to approve the 2025 Primary Election results. The body will also consider a revised construction standards policy and a rezone for Soap Creek.

• Approval of 2025 Primary Election official canvass
• Soap Creek Rezone
• Ordinance 25-10 adopting a revised construction standards policy
• Ratification of Warrant Register from August 1, 2025, to August 15, 2025
• Discussion of Procurement Policy and Fort Ephraim Square

The council certified the August 12 municipal primary election results and declared the top vote‑getters nominated for the general election. It approved the consent agenda items, including the warrant register and the August 6 meeting minutes. The council unanimously approved the Soap Creek rezoning to industrial and adopted Ordinance 25‑10 updating construction standards. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Certified primary election results – unanimous
• Approved consent agenda items (warrant register and Aug 6 minutes) – unanimous
• Approved Soap Creek rezoning to industrial – unanimous (Councilmember Birch absent)
• Adopted Ordinance 25‑10 construction standards – unanimous (Councilmember Birch absent)
• Adjourned regular council meeting – unanimous

Planning & Zoning

The Ephraim City Planning Commission will meet to approve minutes from May and June and hold a public hearing on a request to rezone property near 600 South and 600 West to the Industrial zone.

• Approval of minutes from May 28, 2025, and June 11, 2025
• Public hearing on Soapcreek Rezone to Industrial (I) Zone
• Applicants Fred Johnson and Christine Hanks seeking to expand their business

Recreation Board

The Ephraim City Recreation Board will meet to hear the director’s report on late-night soccer, tackle football, background checks, and volunteer coaching issues. They will also review updates on Family Park, Skatepark, and Pickleball Courts, including funding sources like RAP tax and CPR grant.

• Family Park RAP tax allocation: $50,000
• Skatepark bowl funding: RAP tax $200,000, CPR grant $200,000, Park Impact Fees $22,609.00
• Flag Football and Volleyball team assignments
• Late-night soccer and tackle football concerns raised by director

Cemetery Board

The Cemetery Board will meet to review the Memorial Day Program and discuss updates to the Ephraim City Cemetery Code. The board will also consider a new board member recommendation and a project proposal for the Pioneer Cemetery.

• Discussion on updates of Ephraim City Cemetery Code
• Pioneer Cemetery Eagle Scout project proposal
• Recommendation for new Board Member
• Selection of name for next year KIA recognition

City Council

The Ephraim City Council will hear presentations on a livestock project and the Chamber of Commerce. The body is deciding on a board appointment and a resolution regarding festival bylaws, while discussing construction standards and subdivision lots.

• Appointment of Jeff Knowlton to The Crossing Public Infrastructure District No. 1 Board of Trustees
• Resolution 25-17 Scandinavian Festival Board Bylaws
• Discussion on Large Lot Subdivision
• Discussion on Construction Standards
• Ratification of Warrant Register from July 11, 2025, to August 1, 2025

The council approved the consent agenda items, directed the finance department to provide $150 per sheep for a 4‑H project, appointed Jeff Knowlton to the Crossing Public Infrastructure District No. 1 board, and adopted updated bylaws for the Scandinavian Festival Board. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved warrant register (unanimous)
• Approved July 16, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Directed Finance Department to provide $150 per sheep for 4‑H project (unanimous)
• Appointed Jeff Knowlton to Crossing Public Infrastructure District No. 1 Board (unanimous)
• Approved ECR 25‑17 Scandinavian Festival Board bylaws (unanimous)
• Entered closed session to discuss collective bargaining (unanimous)
• Adjourned regular meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a Truth in Taxation public hearing to present a proposed tax increase. The body will consider Resolution 25-16 to adopt the property tax increase.

• Truth in Taxation public hearing
• Resolution 25-16: A resolution adopting a property tax increase

Councilmember Beal moved to adopt ECR 25-16, a resolution adopting a property tax increase, and Councilmember Stevens seconded the motion. The council voted unanimously to approve the resolution. Councilmember Nordfelt then moved to close the public hearing, which was also approved unanimously.

• Adopted ECR 25-16 property tax increase (unanimous)
• Closed the public hearing (unanimous)

City Council

No official city business will be conducted at this meeting. Council members are attending an Ephraim 101 training session.

Planning & Zoning

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for July 23, 2025, has been canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for August 13, 2025.

City Council

The City Council is scheduled for a breakfast and water tour on July 16, 2025. The agenda states that no official city business will be conducted during this event.

City Council

The City Council will review presentations on a livestock project and the Scandinavian Festival and Summer Theater Camp. The body is scheduled to consider a resolution adopting bylaws and the formation of a Historic Committee.

• Livestock Project Presentation by John and Roy Everitt
• Scandinavian Festival & Summer Theater Camp Presentation by Amanda Hansen
• Resolution 25-15
• ECR 25-14: Resolution adopting Bylaws and Formation of a Historic Committee
• Ratification of Warrant Register from June 14, 2025, to July 3, 2025

The Ephraim City Council unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included the warrant register and the meeting minutes. The council also unanimously approved Resolution 25-15, establishing the Historic Properties Advisory Board and adopting its bylaws. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Approved warrant register (unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 25-15 forming Historic Properties Advisory Board and adopted bylaws (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning

The Ephraim City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a zoning amendment and review a request for a new residential subdivision.

• Request by Craig and Diane Oberg to rezone property near 200 N and 400 W from General Commercial (C2) to Industrial (I)
• Request by Joseph Gallagher with CVG-Ephraim South LLC to divide approximately 2 acres of Assessor’s Parcel 6198 into 12 single-family parcels

Recreation Board

The Ephraim City Recreation Board will discuss updates on current projects and sports program deadlines. The board will review reports on baseball and softball survey results and the start of the new fiscal year.

• Family Park project ($50,000)
• Pickleball Courts funding: RAP tax ($200,000) and CPR grant ($200,000)
• Skatepark bowl update
• Fall Soccer deadline (July 11th)
• Flag Football jersey options

Cemetery Board

The Ephraim City Cemetery Board meeting scheduled for July 9, 2025, has been canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for August 13, 2025.

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to select a new council member. The process includes applicant introductions, a question and answer period, and a secret ballot vote.

• Appointment and swearing-in of a new City Council member

The council appointed Troy Birch to the vacant council seat after a secret‑ballot vote in which he received three votes. Councilmember Beal moved to appoint Birch, Anderson seconded, and the motion passed unanimously. The council then adjourned the meeting unanimously at 7:09 p.m.

• Appointed Troy Birch to council vacancy (unanimous council vote)
• Secret‑ballot results: Troy Birch received 3 votes
• Motion to adjourn regular council meeting passed unanimously

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on Fiscal Year 2025 budget amendments. The body is also deciding on a certified tax rate and several land-use changes. Other discussions include the formation of a Historic Committee and power plant retrofitting costs.

• Public hearing for Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Amendments
• Request to rezone property near 400 S & 800 W from Agricultural to Residential Agricultural
• Request to rezone property along Kiesel Rd, west of 400 W, from Residential Agricultural to General Commercial
• ECR 25-14 Certified Tax Rate
• ECR 25-13 Power Plant Resolution regarding capital contribution for retrofitting and equipping

The council unanimously approved a resolution authorizing a $2 million capital contribution for a new natural‑gas peaking power plant. It also adopted a Truth in Taxation rate of 0.001168 (a 3.18% increase) and approved FY 2025 budget amendments. Additional actions included funding RAP tax projects, approving a General Plan amendment and zone change, and appointing Joe Howe to the Planning Commission.

• Approved $2 million power plant resolution (unanimous)
• Adopted Truth in Taxation rate 0.001168, rejecting certified rate (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2025 budget amendments (unanimous)
• Approved RAP tax fund allocations: $3,500 library program, $6,000 festival website, $50,000 recreation playground (unanimous)
• Approved General Plan amendment rezoning AG to RA and RA to C2 (unanimous)
• Approved zone change request (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items (unanimous)
• Appointed Joe Howe to Planning Commission for three‑year term (unanimous)

RAP Tax Committee

The Ephraim RAP Tax Board will review grant reports and determine the distribution of RAP tax funds. The board will evaluate reports from the city library, public works, and recreation departments.

• Grant report review for Ephraim City Library
• Grant report review for Ephraim Public Works
• Grant report review for Ephraim Rec
• Distribution of RAP tax funds

The RAP Tax Committee approved a $50,000 grant to the Recreation Department for new playground equipment at Family Park (vote: 1 yes, 1 no, motion carried). It also unanimously approved $3,500 for the library summer‑reading program and $6,000 for a Scandinavian Festival website. The meeting also approved the prior minutes unanimously.

• Approved $50,000 playground grant (vote 1‑1, motion carried)
• Approved $3,500 library summer‑reading grant (unanimous)
• Approved $6,000 festival website grant (unanimous)
• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning

The Ephraim City Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding General Plan and zoning map amendments. The commission will also review a request to subdivide 5.65 acres into 36 small residential lots.

• Rezoning property near 400 South and 800 West from Agricultural (AG) to Residential Agricultural (RA)
• Rezoning property along Kiesel Road, west of 400 West, from Residential Agricultural (RA) to General Commercial (C2)
• ROSY Home Lots Subdivision request to divide 5.65 acres into 36 parcels for single family homes

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026 budget and compensation increases for city directors and chiefs. The body will also consider a request to rezone property near 400 S from commercial to residential for single-family homes.

• Public hearing on compensation increases for City Manager and other department directors effective July 1, 2025
• Public hearing and action on FY26 Budget Adoption
• Request by CVG-Ephraim South LLC to rezone property near 400 S between 200 W and 400 W from General Commercial (C2) to Residential (R1B)
• Proposed Parking Ordinance (ECO 25-08)
• Proposed Transient Room Tax ordinance (ECO 25-09)

The Ephraim City Council adopted the FY26 budget unanimously. It approved a General Plan Amendment changing the 400 South area from commercial (C2) to residential (R1B) with a 3‑1 vote. The council also unanimously adopted a parking‑ordinance amendment, a 1% transient‑room tax, a privacy policy, and appointed Scott Swenson to the Planning Commission.

• Adopt FY26 budget (unanimous)
• Approve General Plan Amendment (zoning change) (3-1)
• Amend parking ordinance (unanimous)
• Adopt 1% transient room tax (unanimous)
• Approve privacy policy (unanimous)
• Appoint Scott Swenson to Planning Commission (unanimous)
• Approve consent agenda items (unanimous)
• Approve minutes (unanimous)

Ephraim City Housing Authority

The Ephraim City Housing Authority will meet to review previous meeting follow-up items and discuss opportunities for property acquisition.

• Approval of minutes from 3/4/25
• Discussion of property acquisition opportunities

Planning & Zoning

The Ephraim City Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a general plan amendment and rezoning request for a specific parcel. The commission will also discuss changes to the city's off-street parking requirements for residential developments.

• CVG Ephraim South LLC request to amend General Plan for Parcel S-6195 (8.3 acres) to R1B
• CVG Ephraim South LLC request to rezone Parcel S-6195 from R2 and Commercial to R1B for 3,000 square foot lots
• Proposed code change to off-street parking requirements for residential developments

City Council

The Ephraim City Council will vote on a power generation plant agreement and a commercial subdivision request. The body will also consider a conditional use permit for a home-based preschool and an amended fee schedule.

• Resolution 25-10: Power generation plant agreement for retrofitting and equipping the city's power plant
• Ephraim Commons Commercial Subdivision: Proposal to divide 4.5 acres into 6 parcels
• Conditional Use Permit: Roaring Start Preschool home-based business request
• Ordinance 25-07: Amended Fee Schedule
• Appointments of Jason Jorgenson and Aaron Parry to the Recreation Board and Tyler Alder to the RAP Tax Committee

The Ephraim City Council approved the consent agenda and several items, all by unanimous vote. It granted a conditional use permit for Roaring Start Preschool, approved a commercial subdivision at 100 East 700 North, and adopted the Power Generation Plant Agreement. The council also adopted an amended fee schedule and reappointed members to the Recreation Board and RAP Tax Committee.

• Approved Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for Roaring Start Preschool at 52 East 780 South (unanimous)
• Approved Ephraim Commons Commercial Subdivision at 100 East 700 North (unanimous)
• Approved Power Generation Plant Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 25-07 Amended Fee Schedule (unanimous)
• Reappointed Jason Jorgenson and Aaron Parry to the Recreation Board (unanimous)
• Appointed Tyler Alder to the RAP Tax Committee (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning

The Ephraim City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a proposed commercial subdivision dividing 4.5 acres into six parcels in the C2 zone, and a conditional use permit for an in-home preschool in the R1 zone. The meeting also includes OPMA training and approval of previous minutes.

• Public hearing on Roaring Start Preschool CUP: in-home preschool 2 days/week at 52 E. 780 S. in R1 zone
• Public hearing on Ephraim Commons Commercial Subdivision: dividing 4.5 acres into 6 parcels (0.55-0.57 acres each) at 100 E. 700 N. in C2 zone
• OPMA training for commission members
• Approval of minutes from April 23, 2025 meeting
• Planner's report and adjournment

Recreation Board

The Recreation Board will review the 2025 Spring Soccer Survey and the RAP TAX application. Members will discuss preparations for Scandinavian Days and receive updates on city recreation projects.

• Review of 2025 Spring Soccer Survey
• RAP TAX application
• Scandinavian Days planning including vendors and wife carrying contest
• Status updates on skatepark bowl, pickleball courts, and Family Park playground
• Sports registration totals: 121 for baseball/tee ball and 35 for softball

Cemetery Board

The Ephraim City Cemetery Board will hold a regular meeting to finalize arrangements for Memorial Day, discuss the appointment of a new board member, and set a date for flag setups. The board will also receive a sexton report and hear public comment. The meeting is largely procedural but includes planning for upcoming holiday observances.

• Finalization of Memorial Day ceremonies and logistics
• Discussion of a new board member appointment
• Setting a date for flag placements at the cemetery
• Sexton report on cemetery operations and maintenance

City Council

The Ephraim City Council will hold a regular meeting with presentations from Senator Derrin Owens, Miss Ephraim, and Bike Utah. Action items include voting on the North Meadows Annexation Petition, several ordinances and resolutions, and a private placement funding arrangement for a gas power plant through UAMPS. The council will also consider a study item on the Transient Room Tax and consent items approving warrants and meeting minutes.

• North Meadows Annexation Petition
• Ordinance 25-05 amending minimum lot size and frontage requirements
• Resolution 25-08 establishing Skyline Corridor Industrial Park Project Area
• Private placement funding for a gas power plant through UAMPS
• Ordinance 25-06 and Resolution 25-09 regarding the City Manager position and contract

The council accepted the petition to annex a 20‑acre parcel in North Meadows after requiring documentation of road access, approving it by a 3‑2 vote. The council also unanimously approved the Minimum Lot Size and Frontage Requirements ordinance, the Skyline Corridor Industrial Park tax‑differential resolution, and private‑placement funding for a new gas power plant. Additional unanimous approvals included the City Manager ordinance and contract.

• Approved North Meadows annexation petition (3-2)
• Approved Ordinance 25-05 Minimum Lot Size and Frontage Requirements (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 25-08 Skyline Corridor tax differential (unanimous)
• Approved private‑placement funding for gas power plant through UAMPS (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 25-06 City Manager structure (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 25-09 City Manager employment contract (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda items (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Ephraim City Council is holding a budget study session on May 6, 2025. The agenda contains only procedural items (call to order, roll call, budget study session, adjournment) with no specific budget details or actions listed.

• Budget study session (no specific items posted)

The council approved Cory Daniels' wage recommendation for new Power Department positions, applying the 2% citywide COLA instead of the previously listed 3%. It also decided to cut the Granary Arts donation by half, with further reductions planned. A motion to adjourn the meeting at 5:30 p.m. was moved, seconded, and passed unanimously.

• Accepted Cory Daniels' wage recommendation with 2% citywide COLA (no vote tally recorded)
• Cut Granary Arts donation by half, with future reductions planned (no vote tally recorded)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:30 p.m., motion moved by Beal, seconded by Nordfelt, unanimous vote

City Council

The Ephraim City Council is holding a budget meeting to review and study the city's budget. No specific proposals or decisions are listed; the agenda consists solely of a general budget review session.

• Budget review and study session

The Ephraim City Council met on April 26, 2025 to discuss the FY26 draft budget and related projects. No formal votes on budget items were recorded. The only action taken was a unanimous vote to adjourn the meeting at 2:28 p.m.

• Adjourned meeting at 2:28 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council

The Ephraim City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss the city manager's contract and conduct a study session on a city manager ordinance. No decisions are on the agenda; only discussion and study are scheduled.

• City Manager Contract Discussion
• City Manager Ordinance Study Session

The council voted unanimously to enter a closed session, then later to adjourn the closed session and reopen the public meeting. Councilmember Anderson moved to approve edits to the City Manager contract and forward them to the next council meeting, which also passed unanimously. The regular council meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Moved to enter closed session – unanimous approval
• Moved to adjourn closed session and reopen public meeting – unanimous approval
• Approved edits to City Manager contract and forward to next meeting – unanimous approval
• Adjourned regular council meeting – unanimous approval

Planning & Zoning

The Ephraim City Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting on April 23, 2025. The main discussion item is a duplex proposal at Red Hills Ranch by Brian Cook. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and a planner's report.

• Discussion of Red Hills Ranch duplex proposal
• Approval of minutes from April 9, 2025
• Planner's report

City Council

The Ephraim City Council is meeting for a short agenda that includes only one substantive item: awarding of bids. No specific bids or amounts are listed in the posted agenda. The remainder of the meeting consists of welcome, roll call, and dismissal.

• Awarding of bids – no details provided in agenda

The council approved the award of the Public Works Site and Street Improvement contract to Staker & Parsons doing business as Hales Sand & Gravel after staff recommendation. The council also approved the award of the Spring Street Maintenance contract to the same company. Both motions were moved by Councilmember Nordfelt, seconded by Councilmembers Stevens and Anderson respectively, and passed unanimously.

• Award Ephraim Public Works Site and Street Improvement contract to Staker & Parsons dba Hales Sand & Gravel (unanimous)
• Award Ephraim City Spring Street Maintenance contract to Staker & Parsons dba Hales Sand & Gravel (unanimous)
• Adjourn regular council meeting at 6:13 p.m. (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning

The Ephraim Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a code change request to create a new R1B zoning district with minimum lot sizes of 3,000 square feet and frontage of 40 feet. They will also hear a subdivision request for Mill Hill West Phase 1, dividing 4.43 acres into 4 parcels for single-family homes. Additionally, the commission will discuss potential changes to multi-family parking requirements.

• Public hearing on Mill Hill West Phase 1 subdivision: 4 lots on 4.43 acres (parcels S-798) for single-family homes
• Public hearing on code change to create R1B zone with 3,000 sq ft minimum lot size and 40-ft minimum frontage (applicant: Mike Ballard/CVG-Ephraim South, LLC)
• Discussion agenda item on code change for multi-family parking requirements

Cemetery Board

The Ephraim City Cemetery Board will consider a proposal from Alma Lund for a bronze statue, along with updates on a veterans list, Memorial Day program, and flag pole brackets at the cemetery.

• Alma Lund proposal for bronze statue
• List of living veterans (see attached)
• Memorial Day Program update
• Park Cemetery Flag Pole Brackets

City Council

The Ephraim City Council will hold a regular meeting on April 2, 2025, covering presentations, consent items, study agenda, and action items. Key discussions include a proclamation for Ally Rasmussen Day and a shooting program presentation, while the council will vote on several ordinances including a business license amendment and a repeal of the city manager ordinance.

• Awarding RFQ to Woolpert Engineering for airport consultant services
• Ordinance 25-02 amending the business license code
• Ordinance 25-03 regulating fats, oils, and grease disposal
• Ordinance 25-04 repealing the city manager ordinance
• Study agenda discussion on opportunity zones

The council approved the consent agenda unanimously, including the award of the airport RFQ to Woolpert Engineering. It also unanimously adopted a business‑license amendment, a fats‑oils‑grease ordinance, the municipal wastewater planning program, and an Arbor Day resolution. The City Manager Ordinance was repealed by a 4‑1 vote. A closed session was held and then reopened by unanimous vote.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Business License Ordinance amendment ECO 25‑02 (unanimous)
• Approved Fats, Oils, and Grease Ordinance ECO 25‑03 (unanimous)
• Approved Municipal Wastewater Planning Program (unanimous)
• Approved Arbor Day Resolution ECR 25‑07 (unanimous)
• Approved repeal of City Manager Ordinance ECO 25‑04 (4‑1, Parry voted no)
• Held closed session on collective bargaining and real‑property matters (unanimous)
• Adjourned regular meeting (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning

The Ephraim City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on two main items. First, a request to subdivide 9.70 acres into four parcels for the EC Canyons Town Homes development. Second, a proposed code change to adjust parking requirements for multifamily residential projects, including apartments and townhouses, aiming to reduce costs and improve land use. The commission will also approve prior meeting minutes and hear a planner's report.

• Public hearing on EC Canyons Town Homes subdivision: divide 9.70 acres of Assessor’s Parcels S-817 into 4 parcels for townhomes, with road and infrastructure dedication.
• Proposed code change to modify parking requirements for multifamily residential (mixed-use, apartments, townhouses, condos) to address cost, land use, environmental concerns, and align with other Utah cities.
• Approval of minutes from February 26, 2025 meeting.
• Planner's report on current matters.
• Meeting accessible online via prior contact with city staff.

City Council

The Ephraim City Council will discuss and vote on several items, including an ordinance amending city manager duties, approval of The Crossing Public Infrastructure District governing documents, a fats/oils/grease ordinance, and a business license ordinance amendment. A presentation on the Sanpete County Trail Project will also be given. Consent items include ratification of warrants, meeting minutes, and a resolution for a Hanson House memorandum of understanding addendum allowing sales.

• Sanpete County Trail Project presentation and public involvement period
• Fats, Oils, and Grease Ordinance discussion (study agenda)
• Business License Ordinance Amendment discussion (study agenda)
• Approval of The Crossing Public Infrastructure District Governing Documents
• Adoption of Ordinance 25-01 amending and clarifying city manager duties

The Ephraim City Council approved Resolution 25-05, establishing The Crossing Public Infrastructure District (PID), which allows the developer to access tax-exempt financing for infrastructure, with bonds repaid from property tax revenues generated within the district. The city will receive 25% of incremental property tax revenue if development occurs, with no financial obligation to the city. The council also adopted the City Manager Ordinance, Cemetery Board Bylaws, and approved the consent agenda, which included a resolution for the Hanson House MOU addendum. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Resolution 25-05 for The Crossing Public Infrastructure District (unanimous, Parry absent)
• Adopted Ordinance 25-01 City Manager Ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 25-06 Cemetery Board Bylaws (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including warrant register, March 5 minutes, and Resolution 25-04 Hanson House MOU addendum (unanimous)

Cemetery Board

The Ephraim City Cemetery Board will hold a regular meeting on March 12, 2025. The board will consider approval of the Cemetery Board Bylaws and discuss the Memorial Day Program. The sexton will report on cemetery operations, and there is old business regarding flag pole brackets at Park Cemetery. Public comment will be accepted.

• Approval of Cemetery Board Bylaws
• Discussion of Memorial Day Program
• Sexton Report on cemetery operations
• Flag pole brackets for Park Cemetery
• Opportunity for public comment

Planning & Zoning

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for March 12, 2025, has been canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for March 26, 2025.

City Council

The Ephraim City Council will vote on dissolving the Manti-Ephraim Airport Advisory Board and a general plan amendment to rezone approximately 21.6 acres from RA to R2. The council will also discuss governing documents for the Public Infrastructure District and a City Manager Ordinance.

• Butterfield General Plan Amendment and rezone of ~21.6 acres (Parcels S-733, S-734, S-946, S-948) from RA to R2
• ECR 25-03: Resolution to dissolve the Manti-Ephraim Airport Advisory Board
• Study of Resolution and Governing Documents for the Public Infrastructure District (PID)
• Study of City Manager Ordinance
• Finance presentation by Jon Knudsen

The Ephraim City Council unanimously approved a General Plan amendment and rezoning for approximately 21.6 acres (Parcels S-733, S-734, S-946, S-948) from RA (Residential Agricultural) to R-2 (Medium-Density Residential), allowing for smaller lots and higher housing density. The council also approved a resolution dissolving the Manti-Ephraim Airport Advisory Board and transitioning to an Executive Board format. Additionally, the council directed changes to the Public Infrastructure District (PID) governing documents, reducing the debt issuance timeframe from eight to five years and requiring council approval for any tax increases within the district.

• Approved the consent agenda, including warrant registers and meeting minutes.
• Approved ECR 25-03 dissolving the Manti-Ephraim Airport Advisory Board and creating an Executive Board.
• Approved the Butterfield General Plan Amendment for ~21.6 acres to R-2 zoning.
• Approved the Butterfield Rezone for Parcels S-733, S-734, S-946, S-948 from RA to R-2.
• Directed PID governing document changes: reduce debt issuance timeframe to five years and require council approval for tax increases.
• Discussed but did not formally act on the City Manager ordinance codification; the one-year prohibition on council members becoming City Manager was retained.

Ephraim City Housing Authority

The Ephraim City Housing Authority will meet to elect a chairman and vice chairman and review term expiration dates. The body will also discuss city support and meet with townhome owner Kim Beck.

• Election of a chairman and vice chairman
• Discussion regarding city support
• Discussion with Kim Beck regarding townhomes north of Ephraim
• Review of balance sheet

Planning & Zoning

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a proposed General Plan amendment and rezone for four parcels totaling 21.6 acres. The applicant seeks to change the zoning from Residential Agriculture (RA) to Two Family Residential (R2) to build homes on 8,000-10,000 square foot lots. The commission will also approve previous meeting minutes and hear a planner's report.

• Public hearing on Butterfield General Plan Amendment for parcels S-733, S-734, S-946, S-948
• Proposed rezone of ~21.6 acres from Residential Agriculture (RA) to Two Family Residential (R2)
• Applicant plans residential homes on 8,000-10,000 square foot lots
• Approval of minutes from February 12, 2025 meeting
• Planner's report on current city planning matters

City Council

The Ephraim City Council will discuss the formation of an Airport Executive Board. The council is also scheduled to vote on the ratification of a real estate contract for Katie Witt.

• ECR 25-02 Ratification of Real Estate Contract: (Katie Witt)
• Discussion on the formation of Airport Executive Board
• 4H Project Report from Nelson, Wally, Roy, and John Everitt
• Library Presentation by Michael Thompson
• Youth City Council Presentation

The Ephraim City Council unanimously approved ECR 25-02, ratifying a real estate contract with Soapcreek Manufacturing. The council also approved the consent agenda, which included warrant registers and prior meeting minutes. A closed session was held for collective bargaining, and the meeting adjourned without further action.

• Approved ECR 25-02 ratifying real estate contract with Soapcreek Manufacturing (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including warrant registers and Feb 5 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Entered closed session for collective bargaining under Utah Code 52-4-205(b) (unanimous)
• Adjourned closed session and reopened public meeting (unanimous)

Recreation Board

The Ephraim Recreation Board will review and approve previous minutes, hear a director's report on the 24/25 basketball season and sports coordinator interviews (8 candidates), and discuss upcoming programs including Spring Soccer (March 8) and Co-ed volleyball (March 5). They will also discuss community events such as Scandinavian Days (vendors and wife carrying contest) and receive updates on current projects: skatepark bowl, pickleball courts, and the demolition of the family park.

• 24/25 Basketball season review and sports coordinator interviews (8 candidates)
• Spring Soccer starting March 8 and Co-ed volleyball March 5
• Discussion of Scandinavian Days including vendors and wife carrying contest
• Update on skatepark bowl and pickleball courts projects
• Family park being torn down

Planning & Zoning

The Ephraim City Planning Commission will meet to discuss the city's General Plan and future zoning. The meeting also includes a review of the January 22, 2025, minutes and a planner's report.

• Discussion of General Plan and Future Zoning

Cemetery Board

The Ephraim City Cemetery Board will hold a regular meeting to discuss budget items for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The board will also hear the sexton report, address old business, and receive public comment.

• Approval of minutes from January 15, 2025 meeting
• Discussion of budget items for 2025-2026
• Sexton report
• Public comment period
• Board member reports

City Council

The Ephraim City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed creation of The Crossing Public Infrastructure Districts Nos. 1-2, then vote on a zoning map amendment for ~35 acres near 400 S to allow General Commercial and Two-Family Residential uses. Other action items include rezoning Parcel S-77 to Residential Agriculture and a resolution to update bank account signatories with the new treasurer. The meeting also includes swearing in Aubrey Adams as city treasurer.

• Public hearing on creation of The Crossing Public Infrastructure Districts Nos. 1-2
• CVG Ephraim South LLC rezoning of ~35 acres near 400 S between 350 W and 800 W from Agricultural, Industrial, and General Commercial to General Commercial and Two-Family Residential
• Welch General Plan Amendment and Rezone for Parcel S-77 (7.17 acres) to Residential Agriculture (RA)
• Resolution ECR 25-01 placing new treasurer's name on bank accounts
• Swearing in of Aubrey Adams as Ephraim City Treasurer

The Ephraim City Council approved the CVG Ephraim South LLC General Plan Amendment, rezoning about 35 acres near 400 S between 350 W and 800 W to General Commercial and Two-Family Residential, with one council member opposing. The council also approved the Welch General Plan Amendment and rezone for a 7.17-acre parcel to Residential Agriculture, and passed Resolution 25-01 granting the new treasurer financial authority. A public hearing on the proposed Crossing Public Infrastructure District was held, with no vote taken.

• Approved CVG Ephraim South LLC General Plan Amendment (4-1, Parry opposing)
• Approved Welch General Plan Amendment (unanimous)
• Approved Welch rezone to Residential Agriculture (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 25-01 Public Entity Resolution (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including warrant registers and meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Held public hearing on Crossing Public Infrastructure District; no action taken

Planning & Zoning

The Ephraim City Planning Commission will hold public hearings to discuss two General Plan Amendments. These requests involve rezoning parcels for residential and commercial development.

• CVG Ephraim South LLC request to rezone approximately 35 acres near 400 S between 350 W and 800 W to General Commercial (C2) and Two-Family Residential (R2)
• Welch General Plan Amendment request to rezone 7.17 acres (Parcel S-777) to Residential Agriculture
• Welch Rezone request to rezone 7.17 acres (Parcel S-777) to Residential Agriculture

Cemetery Board

The Ephraim City Cemetery Board will hold a regular meeting to address agenda items including the introduction of new board member Vickie Olson and a discussion on installing permanent flag posts at Park Cemetery. The board will also receive a Sexton Report, handle old business, and allow public comment.

• Introduce new board member Vickie Olson
• Discuss Park Cemetery permanent flag posts
• Receive Sexton Report
• Approve minutes from December 11, 2024

Recreation Board

The Ephraim Recreation Board will review updates on current projects including a skatepark bowl, trail project, and pickleball courts funded by a $200,000 RAP grant. They will also discuss basketball tournament issues, spring soccer, co-ed volleyball, and potential collaboration with Snow College. Community events and the director's report are on the agenda.

• Update on pickleball courts with RAP $200,000 grant
• Discussion of basketball tournament issues and wrist bands
• Potential spring soccer and co-ed volleyball programs
• Possible partnership between Snow College and Ephraim Rec
• Update on skatepark bowl and trail project

City Council

The Ephraim City Council will hold a public hearing on a land disposition matter, consider consent items including ratification of warrants and a RAP Tax fund disbursement, and discuss a proposed public infrastructure district and the upcoming FY26 budget during the study agenda.

• Public hearing on Land Disposition
• RAP Tax Committee recommended disbursement of Recreation, Arts, and Parks funds
• Camino Verde Group discussion on forming a Public Infrastructure District
• Budget Overview for the upcoming FY26 fiscal year
• Ratification of warrant register for Dec 19, 2024 – Jan 10, 2025

The council held a public hearing on the sale of two parcels (approximately 20 and 38 acres) to reduce debt from the new Public Works facility, with no water rights included. The consent agenda was approved, including the RAP Tax Committee fund disbursement. No formal vote on the land sale was taken during the public meeting; the council entered closed session to discuss the sale of real property. The meeting was otherwise procedural, with reports and updates only.

• Approved consent agenda items A and B (warrant registers and meeting minutes) unanimously
• Approved RAP Tax Committee fund disbursement unanimously
• Moved to closed session to discuss real property sale (unanimous roll call vote)
• Reopened public meeting and adjourned unanimously

City Council

The City Council will meet for a retreat at the Snow College Heritage Room. The session includes legislative updates and training on the Open and Public Meetings Act (OPMA). Members will discuss council priorities and policies.

• Legislative updates from Senator Derrin R. Owens and Representative Troy Shelley
• OPMA training by Candice Maudsley
• Discussion of Council priorities
• Policy discussions

The Ephraim City Council held its annual planning work meeting, discussing legislative updates, 2025 events, and city priorities. No formal votes were taken, but the council discussed a four-and-a-half-day work week for City Hall starting February 1, welcome sign options, soil remediation at the Public Works site, and upcoming projects like the hospital design and 750 South road construction. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Adjourned planning meeting unanimously (5-0)