Grand County public meetings in 2024
75 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Economic Opportunity Advisory Board
The Economic Opportunity Advisory Board will interview candidates for two open seats—one public member and one private‑sector representative. The board will receive updates on the draft of the General Plan Economic Development section and review prior discussions, including a 11/20 presentation by Melisa Jeffers. Additional updates will cover revisions to the board's bylaws and membership composition, as well as the status of Utah State University's Small Business Development Center position in Grand County.
- Interview applicants for one public member vacancy and one private‑sector representative vacancy
- Update on drafting the General Plan Economic Development section
- Review of prior board discussions and the 11/20 presentation by Melisa Jeffers
- Update on revision of the board's bylaws and membership composition changes
- Update on Utah State University Small Business Development Center (SBDC) position in Grand County
Grand County Commission
The Commission will consider the adoption of the 2025 budget and the 2025 pay plan. The meeting includes public hearings on the Van Pelt Road vacation and amendments to the Major Utility Overlay.
- Adoption of the amended 2024 and 2025 Grand County Budgets
- Ordinance for 2025 consolidated fee schedule
- Salary adjustments for Clerk/Auditor, Assessor, Treasurer, Recorder, and Surveyor
- Public hearing on Van Pelt Road vacation
- Proposed revisions to Land Use Code Articles 8 and 9 regarding subdivision review
Thompson Springs Special Service Fire District
The board will meet to review the Fire Chief's report and handle routine administrative tasks. The agenda consists primarily of procedural boilerplate and general reports.
- Approval of meeting minutes
- Ratification of payment of bills
- Fire Chief's Report from Chief Marcum
General
The Grand County Commission will meet to conduct general business. The body is scheduled to discuss and consider the approval of minutes and hearing officer recommendations.
- Approval of Hearing Officer Recommendations
- Approval of Minutes
General
The Grand County Stewardship Committee will meet on December 12, 2024 to consider a range of agenda items. The meeting includes review of the proposed 2025 budget, updates on youth and RAISE grants, and collaboration with the BLM. Committee members will discuss contracts for a new toilet facility and for Emery Telecom video services on channel 6 TV, as well as kiosk and signage updates. Public comment will be accepted via YouTube chat during the meeting.
- Toilet contract 2025
- Emery Telecom contract 2025 for videos on channel 6 TV
- Updating ten kiosks and tree signs
- Reprinting plant book
- Youth grant discussion
Moab Tourism Advisory Board
The Moab Tourism Advisory Board will interview applicants for two voting‑member vacancies and discuss recommending the appointment of one member to the Travel Council Advisory Board. The board will also discuss promoting career‑training services for local teenagers. Future agenda items such as a special‑event grant workshop, July meetings, and 2025 board schedules and officers will be considered. Public comments will be heard during the meeting.
- Interview applicants for two (2) voting‑member vacancies
- Discussion and possible action to recommend appointment of one (1) member to the Travel Council Advisory Board
- Discussion of promotion of career‑training services for local teenagers
- Consideration of future agenda items: special‑event grant workshop, July meetings, remaining candidate interviews, 2025 board schedule and officers
- Citizens to be heard (public comment period)
Grand County Commission
The Grand County Commission will hold a budget workshop and discuss zoning interpretations. The body is scheduled to deliberate and issue a ruling on a zoning interpretation.
- Budget workshop
- Deliberations and ruling on zoning interpretation
Airport
The Grand County Airport Board will meet to recommend using available airport revenues to fund the 2025 operations, maintenance, and payroll budget. The board will also discuss allocating funds for matching costs required for planned AIP-funded airfield projects.
- Proposed 2025 initial budget request of $1,000,419
- Required 5% match funds for FAA grants totaling $605,847
- Proposed terminal foundation repairs costing $120,000
- Proposed security camera and access control upgrades costing $196,899
- Proposed terminal roof replacement costing $40,000
Planning Commission
The Grand County Planning Commission will approve the minutes from the November 25, 2024 meeting. It will consider an application for a planning commissioner position. The commission will discuss a summary of a housing discussion with Thomas Eddington from CBZ. Members will also review future considerations for 2025, including the first meeting, officer elections, and the calendar of meetings.
- Approval of 11/25/24 Planning Commission meeting minutes
- Application for Planning Commissioner (presented by Amy Weiser)
- Summary of housing discussion with Thomas Eddington from CBZ
- Future considerations for 2025: first meeting, officer election, meeting calendar
Grand County Commission
The Grand County Commission meeting will address zoning interpretation issues and consider approval actions. It will also confirm the county's position on TRT litigation and review a letter to the State Auditor. A budget workshop is scheduled before adjournment.
- Deliberations for zoning interpretation
- Action or consideration of approval
- Confirming Grand County's position on TRT litigation
- Letter to the State Auditor
- Budget workshop
General
The Criminal Justice Coordinating Council will meet to review reports and discuss an update to the Strategic Plan. The meeting includes a period for citizens to be heard.
- Strategic Plan Update
Grand County Commission
The Grand County Commission will vote on several ordinances, including land use code revisions to Articles 8 and 9 and a repeal/replacement of Section 6 of the 2030 General Plan for Spanish Valley. Public hearings will be held on the amended 2024 budget, the tentative 2025 budget, and a proposed cost‑of‑living adjustment and wage increases for elected officials and county staff. Additional agenda items include a resolution for the Rim Vistas Subdivision Phase VII plat and various grant and service contracts.
- Adopt ordinance approving land use code revisions to Articles 8 and 9 subdivision review process (Planning and Zoning Director Amy Weiser)
- Adopt ordinance repealing and replacing Section 6 of the 2030 General Plan and the future land use map of Spanish Valley (Planning and Zoning Director Amy Weiser)
- Public hearing to solicit comments on the amended 2024 budget and tentative 2025 budget
- Public hearing to solicit comments on the proposed cost‑of‑living adjustment for elected officials and wage increases for the Assessor, Recorder, Treasurer, Clerk/Auditor, and Surveyor
- Resolution approving the final plat for Rim Vistas Subdivision – Phase VII and associated drainage and subdivision improvement agreements (County Engineer Dan Stenta, Planning and Zoning Director Amy Weiser)
Grand County Commission
The Grand County Commission will meet to conduct general business and review action items. The body is scheduled to discuss the approval of previous meeting minutes and hearing officer recommendations.
- Approval of minutes for November 1st, 2024
- Approval of Hearing Officer Recommendations
Airport
The Grand County Airport Board will decide where to locate T‑Hangars, a topic tied to recent revisions of minimum lease parcel and hangar size standards. The board will also review proposals for a Planner‑of‑Record and an Engineer‑of‑Record and recommend a candidate to the County Commission. Additional discussion items include a possible solar contract with Land Gate, the 2025 airport budget, and project updates on Taxiway A1 relocation and a FEMA‑funded drive‑through gate replacement.
- Choose area for T‑Hangars (minimum lease parcel size & hangar size revisions)
- Review RFQ proposals for Planner‑of‑Record and Engineer‑of‑Record and recommend to County Commission
- Consider interest in contracting with Land Gate for a solar project
- Discuss 2025 proposed airport budget and 2024 budget details
- Project reports: Taxiway A1 relocation (construction to start in spring) and drive‑through gate replacement (FEMA grant pending)
Grand County Commission
The Grand County Commission will hold a budget workshop. Commissioners will review the 2025 tentative budget status, discuss TRT allocations and one‑time capital costs, and consider next steps toward budget approval. The agenda also includes general reports and commission member disclosures.
- Review of 2025 tentative budget status
- Discussion of TRT allocations
- Review of capital costs, one‑time expenses, and other budget balancing measures
- Consideration of next steps toward budget approval
- General reports and commission member disclosures
Planning Commission
The Grand County Planning Commission will approve minutes from the November 12, 2024 meeting and hold a public hearing on an amendment to Article 3 (use table and public & civic uses) and the addition of a Major Utility Overlay in Article 4. Commissioners will also discuss a letter from Rikki Epperson of Community Rebuilds. The meeting includes a county commission update and a period for citizen comments.
- Approval of meeting minutes from the November 12, 2024 Planning Commission meeting
- Public hearing on amendment to Article 3‑3.1, Article 3‑3.4.8, and addition of Article 4‑4.10 Major Utility Overlay
- Commissioner Aaron Lindberg to discuss a letter from Rikki Epperson of Community Rebuilds
- County Commission liaison update
- Citizens’ public comment period (up to three minutes per speaker)
Economic Opportunity Advisory Board
The Economic Opportunity Advisory Board is meeting to review changes to its bylaws and discuss the Trail to Tomorrow Action Plan. The board may take action to forward revised bylaws to the Grand County Commission for approval.
- Review and possible approval of board bylaw changes regarding Utah Code 63N-4-803
- Discussion and possible action on the Trail to Tomorrow Action Plan
- Planning for GOEO visit on December 18, 2024
- Interview candidates for board openings: Melisa Jeffers and Chris Wilson
Grand County Commission
The Grand County Commission will hold a budget workshop to discuss balancing the 2025 General Fund and capital expenditures. The regular meeting includes action items such as approving a contract for lobby door replacements at the Old Spanish Trail Arena and extending a construction permit for a Fixed Base Operator building.
- Budget workshop for 2025 General Fund balancing
- Contract for lobby door replacement at Old Spanish Trail Arena
- Second extension for Redtail Air FBO building construction
- Approval of Wildland Fire Program Support Budget for 2025
- Letters of support for Matheson Wetland and Arches National Park projects
Thompson Springs Special Service Fire District
The Fire Control Board will meet to review the Fire Chief's report and handle routine administrative tasks. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items.
- Approval of meeting minutes
- Ratification of payment of bills
- Fire Chief's Report from Chief Marcum
Grand County Commission
The Grand County Commission will meet to conduct a public hearing regarding the Community Development Block Grant. The remainder of the agenda consists of procedural items.
- Community Development Block Grant Public Hearing
Grand County Commission
The commission will canvass and certify the 2024 General Election. It will hold a Land Use Element Workshop to update the Grand County General Plan 2030 by repealing Section Six and revising the future land‑use map for Spanish Valley. A budget workshop will address revenue forecasts, the Transient Room Tax, cost‑of‑living adjustments, retirement contributions and other budget items.
- Canvass and certification of the 2024 General Election (Board of Canvassers)
- Update to the Grand County General Plan 2030 – repeal and replace Section Six and future land‑use map for Spanish Valley
- Revenue forecast update (budget workshop)
- Transient Room Tax discussion (budget workshop)
- Cost‑of‑Living (COLA)/new positions/reclass update (budget workshop)
Moab Tourism Advisory Board
The Moab Tourism Advisory Board will consider the Director's Report and Board Member Reports. It will vote to approve the minutes from the October 8, 2024 meeting. The board will finalize the FY25 Budget Advisory Letter to the Grand County Commission. It will also discuss future agenda items, including candidate interviews for board vacancies.
- Approval of meeting minutes from October 8, 2024 Travel Council Advisory Board regular meeting
- Finalization of FY25 Budget Advisory Letter to the Grand County Commission
- Board Member Reports
- Director's Report
- Consideration of future agenda items such as candidate interviews for board vacancies
Budget Advisory Board
The Grand County Budget Advisory Board will examine the tentative budget items to identify potential recommended cuts and other budget‑balancing measures. Findings will be prepared for presentation to the County Commission. The meeting is a regular session held on November 13, 2024 at the Grand County Commission Chambers.
- Review tentative budget items to identify potential recommended budget cuts and balancing considerations
General
The Grand County Public Library Board will review and approve the September 12, 2024 meeting minutes, examine year‑to‑date statistics and budget, set the 2025 board meeting schedule, and discuss approval of the Library Strategic Plan for 2025‑2030. A vacancy for a board position will also be discussed.
- Approval of pending minutes from the Sept 12, 2024 Library Board meeting
- Review of Library year‑to‑date statistics summary
- Review of Library year‑to‑date budget summary
- Discussion and consideration of setting a 2025 Board meeting schedule
- Discussion and consideration of approval of the Grand County Public Library Strategic Plan 2025‑2030
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings to update the subdivision review process and the Grand County General Plan 2030. These updates include changes to the land use code and the future land use plan map for Spanish Valley.
- Public hearing on updates to Subdivision Review Process (Land Use Code Article 8 and Article 9) per SB 174
- Public hearing to repeal and replace Section Six: Land Use of the Grand County General Plan 2030
- Consideration of the Future Land Use Plan Map for Spanish Valley
Economic Opportunity Advisory Board
The Economic Opportunity Advisory Board will hold a workshop to discuss next steps for the Trail To Tomorrow strategic plan after a presentation by Ben Alter of Grand County Economic Development recommending a process for its prioritization and adoption. The board will also consider future agenda items.
- Presentation by Ben Alter on recommended process for Trail To Tomorrow strategic plan prioritization and adoption
- Workshop on Trail To Tomorrow strategic plan next steps
- Consideration of future agenda items
Grand County Commission
The Commission will conduct a budget workshop covering 2025 revenue projections and salary assessments. The body will also decide on land use appeals and consider several resolutions regarding subdivisions and county contracts.
- Budget workshop including 2025 revenue projections and new expense requests over $1,000
- Summit Food Service contract for the County Jail
- Conditional Use Permit for a general daycare
- Final plat for Marshall-Van Horn Subdivision and amended final plat for All American Acres Subdivision Lot 14
- Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with the City of Moab for the Safe Streets For All (SS4A) grant
General
The Grand County Commission will hold a regular meeting on November 4, 2024, at 10:00 AM in Moab. The agenda includes presentations on a new GIS Policy Committee, updates on informally adopted committees, and discussions regarding data sharing and GIS fee schedules.
- Presentation on Grand Co GIS Policy Committee creation
- Discussion on GIS Data Fee Schedule adoption
- Review of informally adopted committees (P&Z, CAD Grid Map, GCATT Masterplan)
- Discussion on Road Data Source Review
- Discussion on GWSSA Collaboration
Airport
The Airport Board will interview seven applicants for a board vacancy and consider updates to lease templates and minimum standards. The body will also review a hangar construction request from Skydive Moab and a construction extension for Redtail.
- Interviews for Airport Board vacancy (term expires 12/31/2026)
- Approval/denial of Skydive Moab letter of intent to build a new hangar
- Construction extension Number 2 for Redtail FBO building
- Proposed redline revisions to insurance requirements in CNY Lease Template
- Review of minimum lease parcel and hangar size language
Grand County Commission
The Grand County Commission will meet on November 1, 2024 at 10:00 AM for a special session. Commissioners will consider finalizing pre‑annexation agreements with the Moab Valley Fire Department and approve communication with the State Auditor. The agenda also includes discussion of any pending or reasonably imminent litigation and a closed‑session portion if needed.
- Finalization of pre‑annexation agreements with Moab Valley Fire Department
- Approval of Grand County communication with the State Auditor
- Discussion of pending or reasonably imminent litigation
- General reports and commission member disclosures
- Public comments from citizens
Grand County Commission
The Grand County Commission will meet to discuss and consider the approval of hearing officer recommendations. The body will also review minutes from a previous special meeting.
- Approval of Hearing Officer Recommendations
- Approval of minutes for November 9, 2023 Special Meeting
Budget Advisory Board
The Grand County Budget Advisory Board will discuss staffing requests, a cost‑of‑living adjustment assessment, revenue projections for 2025, and the county fund balance. It will consider an analysis justifying a draw from the fund balance. The board will vote to approve minutes from the October 23 meeting and to forward a tentative 2025 budget to the Grand County Commission.
- New position requests and reclassifications
- Cost‑of‑living adjustment (COLA) assessment
- 2025 revenue projection methodology
- Fund balance overview and draw analysis
- Recommendation to forward a tentative 2025 budget to the County Commission
Economic Opportunity Advisory Board
The Economic Opportunity Advisory Board will approve minutes from three prior meetings, recap a rural county grant discussion with the Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity, and review the Trail To Tomorrow strategic plan, including notes from prospective community partners and the possibility of forming working groups for its three pathways. The board will also consider future agenda items such as meeting dates for November and December 2024, the 2025 schedule, and board member terms and vacancies.
- Approve meeting minutes from July 31, August 13, and September 25, 2024
- Recap Rural County Grant discussion with the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity
- Review Trail To Tomorrow Strategic Plan and discuss action plan
- Possible creation of working groups to address the plan's three "Pathways"
- Consider future agenda items: Nov/Dec 2024 meeting dates, 2025 schedule, board member terms and vacancies
General
The Grand County Sand Flats Recreation Area Stewardship Committee met on October 28, 2024 to discuss allowing Class 1 electric‑bike use on designated mountain‑bike trails that intersect the Raptor Route. Members will consider and vote on a letter to the Grand County Commission and the Moab BLM supporting this proposal. The meeting also provided a public comment period via YouTube and Zoom.
- Discussion of allowing Class 1 e‑bike use on designated mountain‑bike trails related to Sand Flats’ Raptor Route
- Vote to approve a letter to the Grand County Commission and the Moab BLM
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will conduct two workshops regarding residential development and permitted uses in the HC Zone, as well as a presentation on the draft Land Use Element. The body will also discuss SB 174 county training.
- Workshop on Permitted Uses, Principal Use Categories and Residential Development in the HC Zone
- Presentation by CZB on Draft Land Use Element
- Discussion of SB 174 County Training
Audit Committee
The Grand County Audit Committee will consider three items: approving the minutes from the September 23, 2024 meeting, reviewing the county’s financial statements, and examining a draft Request for Proposal for future auditing services. The committee will also allow public comments during the meeting.
- Approval of minutes from September 23, 2024
- Review of Grand County financial statements
- Review of draft Request for Proposal (RFP) for auditing services
Budget Advisory Board
The Grand County Budget Advisory Board will meet to approve the minutes from the October 16 meeting and to discuss budget items for several funds. Topics include the General Fund allocations for departments such as Public Defender, Surveyor, Fire Control, and Public Health, as well as the Sand Flats Recreation Area, Capital Building & Equipment, Tax & Other Revenue balances, Mosquito Abatement, Cemetery, and Thompson Fire. The board will consider recommendations to the County Commission, subject to approval limitations.
- Approve minutes for the Budget Advisory Board meeting of October 16, 2024
- Discuss General Fund items (e.g., Public Defender, Surveyor, Fire Control, Public Health)
- Review Sand Flats Recreation Area (Fund 70)
- Examine Capital Building & Equipment (Fund 34)
- Consider Tax & Other Revenue Fund balances and projections (Funds 16, 22, 26)
Budget Advisory Board
The Grand County Budget Advisory Board will approve the minutes from its October 9 meeting. It will hear presentations on the Old Spanish Trail Arena, active transportation and trails, and economic development. Some items may be recommended to the County Commission for approval.
- Approval of minutes for the October 9, 2024 Budget Advisory Board meeting
- Presentation on Old Spanish Trail Arena
- Presentation on Active Transportation & Trails
- Presentation on Economic Development
- Discussion of items for possible recommendation to the County Commission
Grand County Commission
The Grand County Commission meeting on October 15, 2024 will discuss departmental reports, a closed session on pending litigation, and a series of agenda items. Key decisions include property tax abatements and cancellations through 10‑8‑2024, denial of tax relief applications, and several contract and lease amendments. Public comments will be accepted via Zoom and in person.
- 2024 Property Tax Abatements and Cancellations Through 10‑8‑2024 (Treasurer Chris Kauffman)
- Denial of Tax Relief Applications Through 10‑8‑2024 (Treasurer Chris Kauffman)
- Lease for Lion’s Back Resort to advertise digitally at CNY Airport terminal (Director Tammy Howland)
- USU Contract Amendment (Attorney Stephen Stocks)
- Westside Woodwork Contract Amendment (Attorney Stephen Stocks)
Thompson Springs Special Service Fire District
The Thompson Special Service District Fire Control Board will meet for its regular business. Items on the agenda include approval of the previous meeting’s minutes, ratification of payment of bills, and a fire chief’s report. The board will also consider any new or old business, future considerations, and may hold public hearings or a closed session if needed.
- Approval of meeting minutes
- Ratification of payment of bills
- Fire Chief’s report
- Public hearings (if any)
- Closed session (if necessary)
Budget Advisory Board
The Grand County Budget Advisory Board will first approve the minutes of its October 2, 2024 meeting. It will then hear presentations and discuss updates from the Sheriff's Office, Search & Rescue, County Jail, Dispatch/911, Emergency Management, and the Assessor's Office. No other decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Approval of minutes for the October 2, 2024 Budget Advisory Board meeting
- Presentation and discussion from the Sheriff's Office
- Presentation and discussion from Search & Rescue
- Presentation and discussion from the County Jail
- Presentation and discussion from Dispatch/911
Moab Tourism Advisory Board
The Moab Tourism Advisory Board will discuss the advertising and promotion budget, consider mitigation suggestions, and review a proposal for new creative partners for a winter advertising campaign. It will also consider a grant application for the Red Canyon Powwow special event and discuss tourism work with the Utah Travel Industry Association. The meeting includes routine items such as board member reports and approval of September 10, 2024 minutes.
- Red Canyon Powwow Special Event Grant Application
- Update on the Advertising and Promotion Budget
- Mitigation Suggestions for Budget
- Discussion on Tourism Works in Grand County in conjunction with UTIA
- New Creative Partners and Winter Advertising Campaign Proposal
Airport
The Grand County Airport Board will discuss and consider several action items, including revisions to insurance requirements in the CNY lease template and updates to the Airport Minimum Standards. They will also review draft advertising policies, a proposed moratorium on new digital advertising, and a lease with Lion’s Back Resort for terminal screen advertising. Additional topics include the board vacancy, insurance subcommittee composition, and project updates such as the Redtail Air FBO building extension and taxiway relocation.
- Redline revisions to insurance requirements in CNY Lease Template (proposed by Insurance Subcommittee)
- Redline revisions to Airport Minimum Standards (hangar sizes, advertising policy, insurance requirements)
- Draft CNY advertising policies
- Moratorium on further digital advertising except for Lions Back Resort and Redtail Air
- Review lease with Lion’s Back Resort for screen advertising in the terminal
Budget Advisory Board
The Budget Advisory Board will meet to discuss and consider several financial items. Some items may be recommended to the County Commission for approval.
- Approval of Budget Advisory Board minutes from 9/25/24
- Discussion of Atlas Tailings (UMTRA Fund 30)
- Discussion of Designated Funds 27
- Discussion of Debt Service (Fund 32)
Grand County Commission
The Grand County Commission will hold a public hearing to consider proposed changes to the land use code. The meeting also includes action items such as renewing the Moab Information Center lease, approving contractor agreements for a website redesign and underground utility investigations, and adopting a resolution with the City of Moab for Atlas Park. Additional items include a letter of support for Grand Water & Sewer Service Agency funding and an interlocal agreement among Moab, Grand, and San Juan counties.
- Moab Information Center lease renewal
- Independent contractor agreement with Simpleview LLC and Granicus LLC for Discover Moab website redesign
- Independent contractor agreement with KCI Technologies for underground utility investigation services on Spanish Valley Drive
- Public hearing to approve changes to the land use code
- Resolution with the City of Moab for Atlas Park
Budget Advisory Board
The Grand County Budget Advisory Board will meet on September 25, 2024 to discuss several budget‑related items. Topics include the Canyonlands Airport, road projects, facilities and maintenance, the building inspector role, and planning and zoning issues such as storm water. The board may make recommendations to the County Commission, subject to approval.
- Canyonlands Airport budget discussion
- Roads budget discussion
- Facilities & Maintenance budget discussion
- Building Inspector budget discussion
- Planning & Zoning (including storm water) budget discussion
Economic Opportunity Advisory Board
The Economic Opportunity Advisory Board will approve minutes from its July 31 and August 13 meetings. It will review individual responses to the TTT recommendations and discuss the Tomorrow Pathways to Success, covering fundamentals, tourism‑adjacent business growth, and engineering tourism for community happiness. The board will also form small groups to analyze each pathway and consider future agenda items.
- Approval of minutes for July 31, 2024 and August 13, 2024
- Articulate individual responses to the TTT recommendations and perspectives
- Discussion of Tomorrow Pathways to Success (P1 fundamentals, P2 tourism‑adjacent business growth, P3 engineering tourism for community happiness, Measures of Success)
- Form small groups to focus on each pathway and identify stakeholders
- Consideration of future agenda items
Audit Committee
The Grand County Audit Committee will approve the minutes from its prior meeting. It will introduce a financial advisor and receive updates on both external and internal audits. The committee will discuss and consider approval of contracts for the external and internal audits, as well as component unit audits and a tax hold.
- Approval of meeting minutes
- External Audit contract
- Internal Audit contract
- External Audit update
- Component Unit Audits/Tax Hold
Planning Commission
The Grand County Planning Commission will approve the regular meeting minutes from September 9, 2024. It will hold a public hearing to consider proposed revisions to the Land Use Code for Articles 3, 6, and 9. The commission will also discuss future considerations, including a public open house on the proposed land‑use element and future land‑use map of the General Plan scheduled for September 24, 2024.
- Approval of regular meeting minutes from 9‑9‑2024
- Public hearing to consider proposed Land Use Code revisions to Articles 3, 6, and 9
- County Commission update presentation
- Public open house for proposed land‑use element and future land‑use map of the General Plan (Sept 24, 2024, 4:00‑6:00 PM, County Commission Chambers, 125 E. Main Street, Moab, UT 84532)
General
The Criminal Justice Coordinating Council will meet to discuss pretrial services and potential funding sources. The meeting will include public comment and the approval of previous meeting minutes.
- Approval of meeting minutes
- Discussion of pretrial services
- Discussion of funding sources
- Discussion of interpretation services on scene
- Public comment period
Budget Advisory Board
The Budget Advisory Board will consider approval of the minutes from its September 4, 2024 meeting. It will also receive presentations from the Grand County Public Library, the Recorder’s Office, Commission Administration, the Treasurer’s Office, GC Active Transportation and Trails (GCATT), and Grand Center. No other actions are listed.
- Approve Budget Advisory Board minutes from September 4, 2024
- Presentation by Grand County Public Library
- Presentation by Recorder’s Office
- Presentation by Commission Administration
- Presentation by Treasurer’s Office
General
The Grand County Commission will hold an Administrative Decision Appeal hearing on September 18, 2024 at 10:00 AM for the Conditional Use Permit application for the Kane Springs Improvement District. The hearing will be conducted in person at the Commission chambers, 125 E Center Street, Moab, with live streaming on YouTube and participation via Zoom. Materials related to the appeal are available upon request.
- Administrative appeal hearing for the Conditional Use Permit application for Kane Springs Improvement District
- Hearing scheduled for September 18, 2024 at 10:00 AM in the Grand County Commission chambers, 125 E Center Street, Moab
- Remote participation offered through Zoom (Meeting ID 829 3174 1974, Password 301917) and live YouTube stream
- Materials submitted for the appeal can be requested from the County Clerk/Auditor
Grand County Commission
The Commission will consider several financial allocations for 2025 and a public hearing to update the Land Use Code. The body will also discuss insurance renewal rate increases and the creation of a flooding impact and mitigation sub-committee.
- Public hearing to update the Land Use Code
- $95,814 grant award for non-motorized trail signage and maintenance
- MOU with Utah State University for groundwater monitoring of the Moab, Spanish Valley Watershed
- 2025 insurance renewal rate increase
- Resolution allocating 2025 Mineral Lease, State PILT, and Healthcare Sales Tax revenues
Thompson Springs Special Service Fire District
The board will meet to review the Fire Chief's report and handle routine administrative tasks. The agenda consists primarily of procedural boilerplate items.
- Approval of meeting minutes
- Ratification of payment of bills
- Fire Chief's Report from Chief Marcum
General
The Sand Flats Recreation Area Stewardship Committee will discuss several agenda items, including a fee change for group campsites that has been approved by the Grand County Commission and the purchase of traffic counters with flashing slow signs. The committee will also review a proposed plan to convert Hawk Campground to a parking and day‑use area, applications for dark‑sky programs, and a Leave No Trace Gold Star application. Public comment will be accepted through Zoom and a YouTube live stream.
- Fee change for group campsites approved by Grand County Commission
- Purchase of traffic counters with flashing slow sign approved
- Proposed plan to change Hawk Campground to parking and day‑use area
- SFRA dark‑sky program application
- Leave No Trace Gold Star application
General
The Grand County Public Library Board will review pending minutes from the May 15, 2024 meeting, present year‑to‑date statistics and budget summary, and then discuss and recommend a 2025 library budget and a new fee schedule to the Grand County Commission. The meeting also includes a public hearing segment for citizen comments.
- Pending minutes for the May 15, 2024 Library Board meeting
- Library year‑to‑date statistics summary
- Library year‑to‑date budget summary
- Discussion and recommendation of a 2025 Grand County Public Library budget to the County Commission
- Discussion and recommendation of a Grand County Public Library fee schedule to the County Commission
Moab Tourism Advisory Board
The Moab Tourism Advisory Board will discuss how to measure tourism health and evaluate the effectiveness of the 2024 advertising and promotion budget. It will review the 2024 TRT funds collected after independent audits and the rolling fund balances. The board will also consider line items for the 2025 advertising recommendations and draft verbiage for a state auditor letter. Minutes from the August 13, 2024 meeting will be approved.
- Approve meeting minutes from August 13, 2024 (2 minutes)
- Review 2024 TRT funds collected after independent audits and fund balances rolling over (15 minutes)
- Discussion on tourism health metrics to measure (10 minutes)
- Follow up on metrics from 2024 advertising and promotion budget to determine effectiveness (30 minutes)
- Discussion on line items for 2025 advertising and promotion recommendations (20 minutes)
Planning Commission
The Grand County Planning Commission will approve the minutes from the August 26, 2024 meeting. Commissioners will hear a County Commission update and a presentation on land use code updates. The commission will discuss and consider approval of general business action items. Public comments will be taken from citizens.
- Approval of August 26, 2024 meeting minutes
- County Commission update (liaison presentation)
- Land Use Code Updates presentation by Amy Weiser
- General Business – Action Items – Discussion and Consideration of Approval
- Public comments from citizens
Airport
The Grand County Airport Board will discuss several action items, including a request for regular airport finance reports and a letter of intent to build a new hangar. It will consider a proposed digital advertising agreement with Lions Back Resort and revisions to insurance requirements for airport leases. The board will receive status updates on the Solar Power Purchase Agreement and review project reports such as the $106,964 grant for the Taxiway A1 relocation, a FEMA‑funded drive‑through gate replacement, and other facility upgrades.
- Review of a $106,964 grant offer for the Taxiway A1 relocation, with reimbursement possible if the county covers the amount
- FEMA grant–funded drive‑through gate replacement; ICA finalized, gate ordered with a 10‑12 week build time
- Letter of intent from Alvin Chung to construct a hangar, including lot choices and dimensions
- Proposed one‑year digital advertising contract with Lions Back Resort pending board expectations
- Request for the County Clerk to provide monthly or quarterly airport finance reports
Budget Advisory Board
The Grand County Budget Advisory Board will approve minutes from the November 1, 2023 and August 13, 2024 meetings. It will elect a Chair, Vice‑Chair, and Secretary. The board will hear presentations from the Children's Justice Center, Family Support Center, Grand County Attorney's Office, Grand County Weeds Department, Clerk/Auditor's Office, and Justice Court.
- Approval of minutes from November 1, 2023 and August 13, 2024
- Election of Chair, Vice‑Chair, and Secretary
- Presentation by the Children's Justice Center (Director Andrea Noyes)
- Presentation by the Family Support Center (Julie Nieman)
- Presentation by the Grand County Attorney's Office (Stephen Stocks)
Grand County Commission
The Grand County Commission will discuss and vote on several items, including a rezoning request for 1540 Spanish Valley Drive, multiple contract agreements for county projects, and two UDOT partnership agreements. The meeting also includes public comment periods, departmental reports, and a consent agenda covering routine approvals.
- UDOT 191 Corridor Preservation Agreement
- Independent Contractor Agreement with Blake Construction LLC for new roofs on Barns E & F
- UDOT TPA Cooperative Agreement Grant for 2011 Non-Motorized Trail Master Plan update
- Rezone request for 1540 Spanish Valley Drive from Large Lot Residential to Neighborhood Commercial
- Resolution initiating proceedings to amend the Land Use Code
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will meet to conduct a workshop regarding updates to the Land Use Code. The meeting also includes a report from the County Commission Liaison.
- Land Use Code Update Workshop with Planning and Zoning staff
Grand County Commission
The Grand County Commission will hold its regular meeting on August 21, 2024 at 10:30 AM in the Commission Chambers at 125 East Center Street, Moab. The agenda lists a call to order, presentations, a segment titled “Trail To Tomorrow,” and adjournment. No specific policy items, contracts, or ordinances are listed.
- Call to Order
- Presentations
- Trail To Tomorrow
- Adjourn
Grand County Commission
The Grand County Commission will discuss a range of items including land‑use code amendments, fee changes for the Sand Flats Recreation Area, and several service agreements. A key agenda item is the FAA Airport Improvement Program Grant 47 for relocating Taxiway A‑1 at Canyonlands Regional Airport. The commission will also consider a resolution to establish the Grand County Fair Board and related bylaws.
- Fee change to group campsites at the Sand Flats Recreation Area
- Purchase of traffic‑calming signs/counters for Sand Flats Road in the Sand Flats Recreation Area
- Service agreement for jail phone and visitation services
- FAA Airport Improvement Program Grant 47 for Taxiway A‑1 relocation at Canyonlands Regional Airport
- Ordinance to rezone Riversands Rural Residential (RR) to Small Lot Residential (SLR)
Thompson Springs Special Service Fire District
The Fire Control Board will meet to review administrative items and receive a report from the Fire Chief. The agenda consists primarily of procedural boilerplate and routine business.
- Approval of meeting minutes
- Ratification of payment of bills
- Fire Chief's Report from Chief Marcum
Economic Opportunity Advisory Board
The Economic Opportunity Advisory Board will discuss a Chamber of Commerce interest in funding an Accelerator Project and a 2025 project request from Moab Community Childcare. Members will consider motions to approve these proposed RCG projects. The meeting also includes a summary of the July 31, 2024 meeting and opportunities for public comment.
- Chamber of Commerce interest in funding an Accelerator Project with budget considerations
- Moab Community Childcare 2025 RCG project request
- Motion(s) to approve the proposed RCG projects
- Review of the July 31, 2024 meeting summary
- Public comments from citizens
Budget Advisory Board
The Budget Advisory Board will meet to interview candidates for the board. Some items may be recommended to the County Commission for approval.
- Interview candidates for the Budget Advisory Board
Moab Tourism Advisory Board
The Moab Tourism Advisory Board will review and discuss the draft budget for 2025, including travel council and economic development recommendations for promotion, advertising, and mitigation. They will examine fund balances for Funds 16, 22, 23, and 26 and consider performance metrics of past marketing efforts. Additional agenda items include special event grants, a state auditor report, bylaws, a proclamation, and a recommendation for the Discover Moab website redesign. Citizens will be heard on any agenda subject.
- Prep for Budget 2025 – travel council/economic development promotion, advertising, mitigation, and operations funding
- Review of special event grant proposals
- State auditor report presentation
- Consideration of support for the Discover Moab website redesign recommendation
- Discussion of bylaws and the Recreate Responsibly proclamation
Planning Commission
The Grand County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a zoning change from Large Lot Residential (LLR) to Neighborhood Commercial (NC). The commission will also discuss and consider approval of land use code amendments.
- Public hearing for rezone from Large Lot Residential (LLR) to Neighborhood Commercial (NC)
- Discussion and consideration of Land Use Code Amendments
Airport
The Grand County Airport Board will discuss several action items, including a request for regular airport finance reports, a hangar construction letter of intent, and a proposal for digital advertising by Lions Back Resort. They will receive updates on the Solar Power Purchase Agreement and a new County Attorney requirement that all airport contracts and leases receive legal review. Project reports include the Taxiway A‑1 relocation bid of $106,964 pending FAA grant reimbursement, a FEMA‑funded drive‑through gate replacement, and other facility upgrades.
- Letter to County Clerk Gabe Woytek requesting monthly or quarterly airport finance reports
- Letter of intent from Alvin Chung to build a hangar, with lot choices and dimensions
- Proposal for digital advertising by Lions Back Resort for a minimum of one year
- County Attorney requirement that all airport contracts and leases undergo legal review
- Taxiway A‑1 relocation bid exceeds requested amount by $106,964; County may cover the excess pending FAA grant reimbursement
Grand County Commission
The Grand County Commission will hold a workshop on budget priorities and a regular meeting to consider contracts, zoning changes, and public hearings. The body will also discuss a proposed stoplight at Aggie Boulevard and Highway 191.
- Contract with Neighborhood Power, Inc. for a solar farm at Canyonlands Airport
- Public hearing to rezone Rural Residential to Small Lot Residential at 570 Riversands Rd
- Public hearing to rezone Range and Grazing to Rural Residential at 68 N King St
- Consideration of a stoplight at Aggie Blvd and HWY 191
- Resolution repealing and replacing the Purchasing Policy
General
The Airport Board will consider a request for monthly or quarterly financial reports and a letter of intent for a new hangar. The board will also discuss digital advertising for Lions Back Resort and provide updates on several infrastructure projects.
- Letter of intent from Alvin Chung to build a hangar
- Proposed one-year digital advertising agreement with Lions Back Resort
- Taxiway A1 Relocation project with a bid amount $106,964 over the requested grant
- FEMA Grant drive-through gate replacement
- Mini-split heating/cooling unit installation for baggage screening area
Economic Opportunity Advisory Board
The Economic Opportunity Advisory Board will review several reports and applications, including a $300,000 interim report on the Moab Area Community Land Trust (Arroyo Crossing). The board will vote on a motion to approve an $85,000 grant application for Moab Community Childcare. Additional items include an oral report from the Moab Area Chamber of Commerce, an amended USU/SBDC budget, and next steps for a Food & Beverage Incubator/Commercial Kitchen.
- 2024 RCOG Interim Report: $300,000 Moab Area Community Land Trust (Arroyo Crossing)
- 2025 RCG Application: $85,000 Moab Community Childcare (Motion To Approve)
- 2025 RCG Application: Moab Area Chamber of Commerce (Oral Report)
- USU/SBDC Amended Budget
- Food & Beverage Incubator/Commercial Kitchen: Next Steps
General
The SFRA Stewardship Committee will vote on the Falcon Climb mountain bike trail proposal. The committee will also discuss changing Hawk Campground to a parking and day use area. Other topics include shuttle fees and the purchase of traffic counters.
- Vote in support of GCATT’s Falcon Climb mountain bike trail proposal
- Proposed plan for changing Hawk Campground to parking and day use area
- Purchase of traffic counters with flashing slow sign
- Update on Hell’s Revenge nomination as a National Recreation Trail
- Discussion regarding shuttle fees
General
The Historic Preservation Commission will review its bylaws and hold a discussion regarding Portal/Kane Creek NHD. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from March 13, 2024, and May 8, 2024.
- Bylaws review
- Discussion regarding Portal/Kane Creek NHD
- Approval of March 13, 2024, and May 8, 2024, minutes