Grand County public meetings in 2025

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for December 22, 2025, has been cancelled due to holiday travel. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate.

General

The Economic Opportunity Advisory Board will meet to discuss the 2026 RCG direction and the development of systems for RCG sub-grant monitoring and evaluation. The board will also consider the approval of meeting minutes.

• Approval of meeting minutes
• Discussion of 2026 RCG direction
• Discussion of systems for RCG sub-grant monitoring and evaluation

Grand County Commission

The Grand County Commission will consider and vote on the 2026 budget, a 2025 budget amendment, and the 2026 Grand County Pay Plan. It will also adopt a 2026 fee schedule, a fixed guideway tax ordinance, and a snow removal ordinance. Additional items include rezoning proposals for Bates and La Vina Subdivision and discussion of affordable housing funding.

• Adoption of 2026 Budget, 2025 Budget Amendment, and 2026 Grand County Pay Plan
• Ordinance adopting 2026 Fee Schedule
• Fixed Guideway Tax (Utah 59-12-2216)
• Grand County Snow Removal Ordinance
• Rezoning proposals: Bates and La Vina Subdivision

Grand County Commission

The Grand County Commission will meet on December 16, 2025, and hold a public hearing to consider a rezoning request for the Bates area. No other agenda items are listed beyond the hearing and adjournment.

• Public Hearing – Bates Rezone

Grand County Commission

The Grand County Commission will conduct a public hearing to consider rezoning the La Vina area. Attendees may speak for up to three minutes after being recognized. The hearing follows standard ADA accommodation procedures.

• Public Hearing – La Vina Rezone

Planning Commission

The Grand County Planning Commission will adopt its 2026 meeting schedule and discuss candidate interviews for new commission members. A public hearing will be held on rezoning the La Vina Subdivision. The commission will also consider the Non‑Motorized Trails Master Plan and related future actions.

• Adoption of the Planning Commission 2026 meeting schedule
• Interviews and selection of Planning Commission candidates
• Public hearing on rezoning the La Vina Subdivision
• Discussion of the Non‑Motorized Trails Master Plan (GCATT)

General

The Grand County Local Emergency Planning Committee will meet to approve the Q3 2025 meeting minutes and receive updates on the Emergency Management Program. The agenda includes a partner presentation by the National Weather Service and a workshop to review draft emergency plans. Committee members will discuss the draft plans and identify topics for future discussion.

• Approve draft minutes for Q3 2025
• Emergency Management Program updates/report
• Partner presentation: National Weather Service
• Workshop: Review of draft emergency plans
• Discussion of draft emergency plans

General

The Grand County Stewardship Committee will review the 2025 budget and consider the proposed 2026 budget, including changes to administrative fees. The meeting will also discuss updates on several recreation projects such as the Night Sky programs, the “Leaving a Trace” play, the Non‑motorized Trails master plan, and the Falcon Climb construction. Public comments will be taken before the committee adjourns.

• Budget Review 2025 and Proposed Budget 2026 with administrative fee updates
• Night Sky programs at Sand Flats Recreation Area
• “Leaving a Trace” play on Slickrock Bike Trail
• Non‑motorized Trails master plan update
• Falcon Climb construction status

The Stewardship Committee approved the minutes from the September 11 and November 17, 2025 meetings, with all members voting in favor. The committee also approved a rephrasing of the annual pass fee increase statement, again with unanimous support. No other formal decisions or votes were recorded during this meeting.

• Approved September 11, 2025 minutes (all in favor)
• Approved November 17, 2025 minutes (all in favor)
• Approved rephrasing of fee increase statement to avoid calling it a “steal” (all in favor)

Grand County Commission

The Grand County Commission will meet for a regular meeting and workshop. The primary purpose of the session is to conduct a budget workshop.

• Budget Workshop

The Grand County Commission approved a full‑year hiring freeze for 2026, applying a $4 administrative fee only to four originally identified departments. They set a voluntary reduced‑hours budget line at $150,000, reduced the discretionary budget to $40,000 with separate line items, and retained funding requests for solid waste and the museum. Additional allocations for OSTA operations and Recreation SSD projects were proposed, and a follow‑up budget workshop was scheduled.

• Adopt full‑year hiring freeze (consensus thumbs up)
• Apply $4 administrative fee to four identified departments (consensus)
• Set voluntary reduced‑hours budget line at $150,000 (consensus)
• Reduce discretionary line to $40,000 and carve out separate items (consensus)
• Retain $500,000 solid waste funding request (general support)
• Retain $114,525 museum operations funding (general support)
• Allocate $100,000 to OSTA operations and ~ $37,000 to Rec SSD projects (pending staff confirmation)
• Schedule follow‑up budget workshop before next commission meeting (agreed)

Moab Tourism Advisory Board

The Moab Tourism Advisory Board will meet to discuss winter creative updates and a presentation from Camp4/Tourist. The board is scheduled to finalize procedures for a special events marketing grant.

• Finalize procedures for Special Events Marketing Grant
• Update from Madden Media on winter creative
• Presentation by Camp4/Tourist
• Approval of minutes from October 14, November 11, and November 25, 2025

The board approved the October, November, and November‑25 workshop minutes after a typo correction, with the motion passing unanimously. The board also approved the finalized procedures for the Special Events Marketing Grant after discussion and edits, again with a unanimous vote. No other motions were adopted.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Special Events Marketing Grant procedures (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Grand County Planning Commission scheduled a regular meeting for December 8, 2025 at 4:30 PM in the Grand County Commission Chambers, 125 East Center Street, Moab, Utah. The agenda notes that the Planning Commission meeting was cancelled. No items were discussed or decided at this meeting.

Grand County Commission

The Grand County Commission will meet on December 8, 2025 at 9:00 AM in the commission chambers at 125 East Center Street, Moab. The agenda lists a single item, a Budget Workshop, with no further details provided. The meeting also includes standard public‑comment procedures and accessibility notices.

• Budget Workshop (item 1)

The commission reached consensus to have the Finance Director calculate the impact of a phased‑in $4 per employee‑hour administrative fee for selected restricted‑fund departments and present options at a later meeting. They also agreed to keep the Q1 vacancy and position‑freeze in place and to review its results after the first quarter. Voluntary staff‑hour reductions will be pursued first, while mandatory reductions are deferred pending further analysis. COLA adjustments and other reclassifications were postponed until after the Q1 revenue review.

• Agreed to have Finance calculate $4/hr fee impact for selected departments
• Decided to keep Q1 vacancy and position freeze in effect
• Resolved to pursue voluntary staff‑hour reductions before mandatory cuts
• Deferred COLA decision until after Q1 revenue review
• Requested a consolidated list of external funding requests for next meeting
• Asked administration to provide line‑by‑line impact estimates for mandatory work‑reduction options
• Commissioners will review travel and discretionary budget proposals at a later date

General

The Council on Aging will hold a regular meeting to review reports on senior activities and district meetings, discuss a new senior questionnaire, and set dates for 2026 meetings. The agenda includes a presentation on the Grand Center and a report from the County Commission.

• Approval of meeting minutes
• Grand Center Activities Report
• New Senior Questionnaire
• 2026 Election discussion
• 2026 Meeting Dates: Feb 9, Apr 13, June 8, Aug 10, Oct 12, Dec 14

The Council on Aging met on December 8, 2025, reviewing activity, district, commission, and director reports, and discussing a new senior questionnaire and upcoming 2026 election and meeting dates. No formal actions, approvals, or denials were recorded.

General

The Grand County Audit Committee meeting will approve the minutes from September 30, 2025, and discuss the role of consulting accountants for 2026. It will consider component unit audits for year‑end 2025 and set the audit committee schedule for 2026. The committee will also discuss and potentially approve internal audits for 2026 covering airport restricted funds, the clerk/auditor, and other recommendations.

• Approval of minutes from the September 30, 2025 meeting
• Discussion of consulting accountants' role in 2026
• Consideration of component unit audits for year‑end 2025
• Approval of audit committee meeting schedule for 2026
• Discussion and approval of internal audits for 2026 (airport restricted funds, clerk/auditor, other recommendations)

General

The Grand County Commission will hold a public hearing to receive input and consider amendments to the 2025 budget and the adoption of the 2025 budget, as well as the 2026 budget. The budget documents are available at the Grand County Clerk's Office, 125 E. Center St., Moab, and on the county website.

• Public hearing on 2025 amended and 2026 Grand County budgets

Grand County Commission

The Grand County Commission will conduct a budget workshop and a public hearing to amend the 2025 budget and adopt the 2026 budget. The body will also consider several action items including a final plat for townhomes and various equipment purchases.

• Public hearing to amend 2025 and adopt 2026 Grand County Budgets
• Resolution approving final plat for Meador Drive Townhomes
• Approval of A&E Electrics quote for Old Spanish Trail Arena Pickle Ball Court lighting
• Purchase of GCSAR Jet Boat for Grand County Search and Rescue
• Renewal of ILA between Grand County Library and San Juan County Library

The Grand County Commission approved the final plat for the Meador Drive Townhomes by resolution, correcting a prior ordinance error, with a 5‑1 vote (Commissioner Hedin opposed). The consent agenda items, except the meeting minutes, were approved unanimously (5‑0). The 2023 RCOG contract extension for the Moab Area Community Land Trust was ratified with a 6‑0 vote. The commission also approved support for the Moab Valley Fire CDBG application and entered and exited a closed session, each with a 6‑0 vote.

• Approved Meador Drive Townhomes final plat by resolution (5‑1)
• Approved consent agenda items except meeting minutes (5‑0)
• Extended 2023 RCOG contract (6‑0)
• Approved support for Moab Valley Fire CDBG application (vote not recorded)
• Entered closed session to discuss pending litigation (6‑0)
• Exited closed session (6‑0)

Airport

The Grand County Airport Board will approve the minutes from the November 3 meeting and set the 2026 meeting schedule. It will hear project reports on Taxilanes E, F, G & J and an apron expansion. The board will discuss the proposed 2026 airport fee schedule, as well as marketing plans for Contour billboard and hangar space.

• Approve minutes of the November 3, 2025 regular meeting
• Approve the 2026 regular meeting schedule
• Project reports: Taxilanes E, F, G & J; Apron expansion
• Consideration of the 2026 airport fee schedule
• Discussion of Contour marketing billboard and hangar marketing

The Airport Board approved the minutes from the November 3, 2025 regular meeting. It also approved the schedule for regular meetings in 2026. No other actions were recorded as decisions in this meeting.

• Approved minutes of November 3, 2025 meeting
• Approved 2026 regular meeting schedule

Moab Tourism Advisory Board

The board is conducting a workshop focused on the Special Events Marketing Grants. Members will review the application process, scoring guidelines, and fund distribution.

• Review of online grant application
• Review of scoring guidelines
• Discussion of dynamic matching funds
• Review of fund distribution and reporting requirements
• Overview of grant process timelines and subcommittee assignments

The Moab Tourism Advisory Board discussed the Special Events Marketing Grant and made several decisions. They adopted a 1‑5 point scoring system across six criteria. They set application deadlines: March 1, 2026 for events in 2026 and May 31, 2026 for events July 2026‑June 2027, with applications opening one month before each deadline and a November 1‑30, 2027 window for the 2027 cycle. They agreed that all grant money will be disbursed only as reimbursement after events, and Wendell Williams will rewrite the grant guidelines. The grant manager has not yet been selected.

• Adopt 1‑5 point scoring system for grant applications
• Set March 1, 2026 deadline for events Jan‑Dec 2026
• Set May 31, 2026 deadline for events July 2026‑June 2027
• Open applications one month before each deadline
• Plan November 1‑30, 2027 application window for events Jan‑Dec 2027
• Agree to pay 100% of grant funds as reimbursement after events
• Assign Wendell Williams to rewrite grant guidelines

Planning Commission

The Grand County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a rezoning request for the Bates area. Attendees may speak for up to three minutes. The meeting follows standard public‑hearing procedures and ADA accommodation policies.

• Public Hearing – Bates Rezone Request

Planning Commission

The Grand County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the La Vina Subdivision rezoning request. Commissioners will review the proposed change and may vote on it. The meeting is open to public comment, with a three‑minute limit per speaker.

• La Vina Subdivision – rezoning proposal (public hearing)

Planning Commission

The Grand County Planning Commission will discuss and potentially approve rezoning requests for the La Vina Subdivision, McCurdy ADO, and Bates projects. The meeting includes public comment, a review of previous minutes, and a county commission update before moving to the rezoning items.

• La Vina Subdivision – rezoning request
• McCurdy ADO – rezoning request
• Bates – rezoning request

General

The Grand County Library Board will meet to review budget statistics and discuss a proposed fee schedule and a renewed interlocal agreement with San Juan County. The board will also consider a candidate for an open board seat and a plan for retrofitting library light fixtures.

• Discussion of a revised library fee schedule
• Discussion of a renewed interlocal agreement with San Juan County
• Discussion of a candidate for Library Board appointment
• Discussion of a light fixture retrofit plan
• Review of library YTD budget and statistics

The board unanimously approved the September 4, 2025 minutes. It then recommended a renewed Interlocal Agreement with San Juan County, approved a revised library fee schedule for 2026, and recommended Anne Clare Erickson for appointment to the Library Board. The board also set the 2026 meeting schedule and postponed a light‑fixture retrofit recommendation.

• Approved September 4, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended Interlocal Agreement with San Juan County to the County Commission (unanimous)
• Approved revised 2026 Library Fee Schedule to the County Commission (unanimous)
• Recommended Anne Clare Erickson for Library Board appointment to the County Commission (unanimous)
• Set 2026 Library Board meeting schedule: 5:30 pm, second Thursday of every other month (unanimous)
• Postponed recommendation on Light Fixture Retrofit Plan (unanimous)

General

The Grand County Historic Preservation Commission will meet to approve previous minutes and hold a discussion. The primary agenda item is a presentation by Russ Von Koch regarding the Site Futures Committee and Atlas Mine exhibits.

• Approval of September 2025 minutes
• Discussion of Grand County's Site Futures Committee - Atlas Mine Exhibits

Economic Opportunity Advisory Board

The Economic Opportunity Advisory Board will approve minutes from its October 29 meeting, discuss grant processes, and consider a motion to recommend Castle Valley Town Councilor Pamela Gibson for appointment to the board. The discussion includes a report from the subcommittee on RCG and RCOG grant processes and potential actions on those grants. Public comment will be accepted via Zoom.

• Approval of minutes from 10/29/25 meeting
• Consideration of motion to recommend Councilor Pamela Gibson for EOAB appointment
• Report and discussion on RCG and RCOG grant processes

Grand County Commission

The Grand County Commission will hold a regular meeting to conduct a public hearing. The primary focus of the meeting is the first public hearing notice for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG).

• First public hearing notice for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)

General

The Grand County Board of Equalization will consider two action items. First, it will vote to approve the meeting minutes from July 1 and November 5, 2025. Second, it will consider approving the hearing officer’s recommendations on the second round of 2025 property‑tax appeals. The meeting also includes a public hearing segment before adjournment.

• Approval of meeting minutes for July 1 and November 5, 2025
• Approval of hearing officer recommendations on 2025 property tax appeals (2nd round)

Grand County Commission

The Grand County Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss and vote on a 0.5% healthcare tax increase, a loan for affordable housing, and various ordinances including a rezoning and final plat approval. The meeting also includes a budget workshop and public hearings.

• Resolution approving a 0.5% healthcare tax increase
• Supporting a loan for affordable housing at 1581 Millcreek Dr.
• Ordinance rezone parcel 02-035-0007 from Rural Residential to Small Lot Residential
• Ordinance approving final plat for Meador Drive Townhomes
• Ratification of Pickleball Court Earthwork change order

The Grand County Commission approved a $200,000 loan to support the 144‑unit Cooperative 1581 affordable housing development (vote 4‑2). It also approved the consent agenda, backfilled three vacant county positions, and adopted several ordinances and a healthcare tax resolution, each passing unanimously. Two motions to deny the Novak rezoning failed because no second was offered, leaving the rezoning pending.

• Approved consent agenda items (6‑0, Hedin abstaining)
• Approved $200,000 loan for Cooperative 1581 affordable housing (4‑2, McGann & Hedin opposed, Hadler abstaining)
• Approved backfill of Maintenance Technician, Lead Invasive Species Technician, and Bus Driver positions (7‑0)
• Approved Meador Drive Townhomes final plat ordinance (7‑0)
• Approved amendment to permitted signs ordinance (7‑0)
• Approved Water Wise Landscape ordinance (7‑0)
• Approved resolution confirming 0.5% healthcare tax increase (7‑0)
• Motions to deny Novak rezoning failed due to lack of a second (no vote)

General

The Sand Flats Recreation Area Stewardship Committee will meet to review proposed changes to the 2026 budget and discuss action items including a contract for work on the Porcupine 4X4 Trail and an increase to the camping fee.

• Contract for work on Porcupine 4X4 Trail
• Enact change to camping fee from $15 to $20 per vehicle
• Review of proposed changes to SFRA 2026 Budget

The SFRA Stewardship Committee voted to raise the annual pass price from $25 to $35. The motion passed with three votes in favor and one against. No other formal actions were approved; the proposed administrative services fee methodology was only discussed.

• Annual pass fee raised from $25 to $35 (3-1 vote)
• Administrative services fee methodology discussed, no decision taken

Grand County Commission

The Grand County Commission will consider two action items: approving the minutes from the July 3rd and November 18th, 2024 meetings, and conducting a canvass of the 2025 local special election results. No other business is listed.

• Approval of minutes for July 3, 2024 and November 18, 2024 meetings
• Canvass of the 2025 local special election results

The Grand County Board of Canvassers met on November 14, 2025 and reviewed the November 4, 2025 Local Special Election results. Commissioners voted on a motion to certify those results. The motion passed unanimously, 6‑0. The meeting was adjourned at 12:14 p.m.

• Certified November 4, 2025 Local Special Election results (6-0)

General

The Grand County Planning Commission will hold a land-use hearing on November 12, 2025 at 3 PM. The hearing will consider a variance requested by Mallory Larrson to reduce a side-yard setback by 5 feet on parcel 07-0033-0007. Public observation is allowed in-person or via Google Meet, but comments on the variance are not accepted.

• Variance request by Mallory Larrson to reduce side-yard setback by 5 ft on parcel 07-0033-0007
• Public notice posted on Utah Public Notice website and Grand County website on November 10, 2025

Moab Tourism Advisory Board

The board will conduct interviews for new members and review a Special Events Marketing Grant application. The meeting also includes presentations from several media and tourism organizations.

• Special Events Marketing Grant application
• New board member interviews
• Presentations by Camp4 + Tourist, Campstories, Madden Media, and the Utah Office of Tourism

The board interviewed two candidates for a vacant seat and voted to recommend Michael Ewell for appointment, passing the motion unanimously. The board also set a date for a Special Events Marketing Grant workshop. No other substantive actions were decided at this meeting.

• Recommended Michael Ewell’s appointment to the MTAB (unanimous)
• Scheduled a date for a Special Events Marketing Grant workshop (date not specified)

Planning Commission

The Grand County Planning Commission will meet on November 10, 2025 at 4:30 PM in the Grand County Commission Chambers, Moab. The agenda includes a presentation of the Non‑Motorized Trails Master Plan and consideration of rezoning proposals for the La Vina Subdivision and the McCurdy ADO. The commission will also receive a County Commission update and conduct public hearings.

• Non‑Motorized Trails Master Plan – presentation
• La Vina Subdivision – rezoning proposal
• McCurdy ADO – rezoning proposal
• County Commission update
• Public hearings

Moab Tourism Advisory Board

The board will hear presentations from agency partners regarding tourism media, PR, and branding. The meeting includes updates from the Utah Office of Tourism and a discussion on coordination for 2026.

• Madden Media: 2025 media recap and 2026 approach
• CampStories: 2025 PR recap and 2026 earned media approach
• Camp4 + TOURIST: Brand discovery, development, and implementation overview
• Utah Office of Tourism: Statewide updates
• Community Open House event at Josie Wyatt's at 5 PM

General

The Board of Equalization is meeting to review and approve recommendations from the hearing officer regarding 2025 property tax appeals. The board will also consider the approval of minutes from July 1, 2025.

• Approval of Hearing Officer Recommendations on 2025 Property Tax Appeals
• Approval of July 1, 2025 meeting minutes

Grand County Commission

The Grand County Commission meeting will vote on the 2026 tentative budget and discuss multiple ordinance proposals, including a high‑density housing overlay, a major utility overlay for a Moab parcel, and a water‑wise landscape ordinance. The agenda also includes approval of various contracts and a holiday lighting project bid.

• Adopting the 2026 Tentative Budget
• Ordinance High Density Housing Overlay (HDHO)
• Ordinance Major Utility Overlay of Parcel 02-0021-0113 (City of Moab)
• Water Wise Landscape Ordinance
• Award bid for Holiday Lighting Project at the Colorado River Bridge

The commission adopted the 2026 tentative budget unanimously. It approved the consent agenda (except the meeting minutes item) and appointed a subcommittee for the administrator’s performance review. Several ordinances and resolutions were passed, including the High Density Housing Overlay, a Major Utility Overlay for a Moab parcel, release of a subdivision maintenance bond, and amendment of the Economic Opportunity Advisory Board bylaws. All motions were adopted with the recorded vote counts.

• Adopt 2026 tentative budget (7-0)
• Approve consent agenda except item A (6-0, Hedin abstains)
• Appoint subcommittee for administrator performance review (6-0, Hedin abstains)
• Approve revised High Density Housing Overlay ordinance (5-2, McGann and Hedin opposed)
• Approve Major Utility Overlay for Parcel 02-0021-0113 (5-2, McGann and Hedin opposed)
• Release maintenance bond for Arrawarra Subdivision (7-0)
• Amend Economic Opportunity Advisory Board bylaws (5-2, Hedin and McGann opposed)
• Approve various consent agenda items (included in consent agenda approval)

Airport

The Grand County Airport Board will first approve the minutes from its October 6, 2025 meeting. The board will then discuss and consider adopting the proposed 2026 airport fee schedule. Additional agenda items include project reports on Taxilanes E, G & J, Taxilane F, and an apron expansion, as well as reports from Contour Marketing, the County Commission, and other stakeholders.

• Approve minutes of the October 6, 2025 regular meeting
• Discuss and consider the 2026 airport fee schedule
• Project reports: Taxilanes E, G & J; Taxilane F; Apron expansion
• Report from Contour Marketing
• Report from the Grand County Commission

The Grand County Airport Board approved the minutes from the October 6, 2025 meeting by a unanimous vote. The board discussed the airport fee schedule, ongoing project updates, and marketing expenditures, but no further actions or votes were recorded. The meeting adjourned at 5:07 p.m.

• Approved October 6, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

Grand County Commission

The Grand County Budget Advisory Board will meet to approve prior minutes and discuss several items related to the 2026 budget, including new positions, sales‑tax revenue projections, and the tentative budget itself. The board will make a recommendation to the County Commission to forward the 2026 tentative budget for review and consideration. Formal comments from the meeting will be added to the draft minutes.

• Approve meeting minutes from October 24, 2025
• Recommend forwarding the 2026 tentative budget to the County Commission
• Review 2026 proposed new positions and reclassifications
• Review 2026 sales‑tax revenue projections
• Review the 2026 tentative budget and record formal comments

Economic Opportunity Advisory Board

The Grand County Economic Opportunity Advisory Board will vote to approve the minutes from its September 24 and August 27 meetings. It will also discuss updates to the 2024 RCOG/2025 RCG program, review its bylaws, and consider the 2026 strategy subcommittee and the 2025 holiday meeting schedule.

• Approval of minutes from 09/24/25 meeting
• Approval of minutes from 08/27/25 meeting
• Discussion of 2024 RCOG/2025 RCG update
• Discussion of board bylaws
• Discussion of 2026 strategy subcommittee and 2025 holiday meeting schedule

Planning Commission

The Grand County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the Waterwise Landscape Ordinance. Attendees may speak for up to three minutes after being recognized by the Chair. The meeting is scheduled for October 27, 2025 at 4:30 PM in the Grand County Commission Chambers, 125 East Center Street, Moab, Utah.

• Waterwise Landscape Ordinance – public hearing

Planning Commission

The Grand County Planning Commission will discuss several draft ordinances and a proposed amendment to the sign regulations. Items include a text amendment to the permitted free‑standing signs rule, a Water Wise Landscape Ordinance, a Draft Agriculture Protections Ordinance, and a Water Use and Preservation element of the General Plan. The meeting also includes routine business and public comment.

• Proposed text amendment to 6.5.5 A 4. Permitted Signs – Free Standing Signs (presented by County Engineer Sean Yeates)
• Water Wise Landscape Ordinance
• Draft Agriculture Protections Ordinance
• Water Use and Preservation – element of the General Plan
• General business and public hearings

Planning Commission

The Grand County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider regulations for freestanding signs located in non-residential zones. Attendees may speak for up to three minutes on the topic. The commission will gather public input before any decision is made.

• Freestanding signs in non-residential zones – public hearing

Budget Advisory Board

The Grand County Budget Advisory Board will consider approving the minutes from its October 10 and 17 meetings. The board will hear presentations from the Moab Office of Tourism and the Moab to Monument Valley Film Commission, discuss the Public Defender, and review non‑tax general fund revenues. Formal public comments will be recorded for inclusion in the tentative budget draft.

• Approval of minutes from October 10 and 17, 2025
• Presentation by Moab Office of Tourism and Moab to Monument Valley Film Commission
• Discussion of Public Defender
• Review of non‑tax general fund revenues
• Collection of formal comments for the tentative budget

Grand County Commission

The Grand County Commission will meet to discuss an ordinance to establish separate offices for the County Auditor and Clerk. The body will also review 2026 employee benefits, property tax abatements, and several subdivision plats.

• Ordinance to establish separate offices of the Grand County Auditor and Grand County Clerk
• Resolution for Meador Drive Townhomes Final Plat
• Resolution for Grandview Business Park Subdivision Final Plat Approval
• Award of 2026 Commercial Property Appraisal Contract
• Ordinance for Major Utility Overlay of Parcel 02-0021-0113

The Grand County Commission approved its consent agenda (7‑0) and authorized travel‑show expenses for the Moab Office of Tourism (7‑0). It voted 6‑1 to renew medical benefits with Cigna at a 4.78% rate increase. The commission also approved intent to apply for several 2026 special events (4‑3), denied four tax‑relief applications (6‑1), approved 2025 property‑tax abatements and cancellations (7‑0), awarded the 2026 commercial property appraisal contract to The Appraiser’s Inc (5‑2), and rejected the ordinance to create separate auditor and clerk offices (3‑4).

• Approved consent agenda items (7-0)
• Approved Moab Office of Tourism travel‑show expenses ($10,075 ITB, $19,310 TravMedia) (7-0)
• Approved renewal of medical benefits with Cigna (cost increase $143,969, 4.78% rate) (6-1)
• Approved intent to apply for six 2026 special events (4-3)
• Approved denial of tax‑relief applications #1‑#4 (6-1)
• Approved 2025 property‑tax abatements and cancellations (7-0)
• Awarded 2026 commercial property appraisal contract to The Appraiser’s Inc ($69,762) (5-2)
• Rejected ordinance to separate auditor and clerk offices (3-4)

Children's Justice Center

The Grand County Commission will hold its regular meeting on October 21, 2025. The agenda includes a Director Report on the Children's Justice Center, updates from partner organizations, and discussion of community needs and suggestions. The meeting will also cover approval of minutes, any new business, and set the date for the next meeting.

• Director Report – Children’s Justice Center update
• Partner updates
• Discussion items on community needs and process improvements
• Approval of minutes
• New business

Grand County Commission

The Budget Advisory Board will meet to discuss various county departments and specific funding sources. The board may make recommendations to the County Commission based on these discussions.

• Designated Funds (Fund 27) and Miscellaneous Grants (Fund 25)
• Grand County Public Library (Funds 72 and 73)
• Atlas Tailings - UMTRA
• Building Inspector
• Planning and Zoning

Moab Tourism Advisory Board

The board will discuss and act upon the 2026 budget for MOT and MMVFC, including TRT reserve funds. Members will also review a draft budget advisory letter intended for the Grand County Commission.

• Approval of MOT and MMVFC 2026 Budget
• Discussion of TRT Reserve Funds
• Draft FY26 Budget Advisory Letter to the Grand County Commission
• Airport update from Howard Trenholme
• Review of board member application process

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the August 12 and September 9, 2025 meetings. It also approved the 2026 Moab Office of Tourism budget totaling $5,062,592, adding $380,486 for paid‑media efforts. The FY26 budget advisory letter to the Grand County Commission was approved, and a November 1 deadline for new board‑member applications was set.

• Approved August 12 and September 9, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 tourism budget of $5,062,592 with additional $380,486 for paid media (unanimous)
• Approved FY26 Budget Advisory Letter to Grand County Commission (unanimous)
• Approved November 1 deadline for board member applications (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will conduct a joint workshop with the Grand County Commission regarding MFR 45. The body will also discuss an expanded off-grid overlay and a text amendment for free-standing signs.

• Joint Workshop MFR 45 with the Grand County Commission
• Discussion of Expanded Off-Grid Overlay
• Proposed Text Amendment to 6.5.5 A 4 regarding Permitted Signs - Free Standing Signs
• Development of the Water Section of the General Plan
• Presentation by Lev Butler and Nicholas Bucchio of Recreation Vehicle Solutions

Grand County Commission

The Budget Advisory Board is meeting to hear presentations from various county departments. The board will discuss items for potential recommendation to the County Commission and gather formal comments for the tentative budget.

• Approval of September 26 and October 3 minutes
• Reports from Clerk/Auditor, Treasurer, Surveyor, Recorder, and Assessor
• Discussion on Roads, Roads Capital Projects, and Stormwater
• Collection of formal comments for the tentative budget

Grand County Commission

The Grand County Commission will meet to decide on various contracts, zoning ordinances, and grant allocations. The agenda includes discussions on a streetlight LED conversion project and a proposed restructuring of the Clerk/Auditor office.

• Allocation of $250,000 for Special Event Matching Promotional Grants 2026
• Streetlight LED Conversion Project Agreement with Rocky Mountain Power
• Rezone Parcel 02-035-0007 from Rural Residential to Small Lot Residential (Novak)
• Grandview Business Park Subdivision Final Plat Approval
• Contract approvals for Public Defender and Parental Defender 2025-2027

The commission accepted a $9,075,000 FAA Airport Improvement Program grant with a 5% local match of up to $453,750. It also approved the LED streetlight conversion contract, the $250,000 special‑events matching grant, and awarded the 2025 external audit contract to Richie May. The consent agenda items were approved, and the 2024 TRT/TRCCA expenditure report was accepted. Several items (4, 5, 6, 13) were postponed to the next meeting.

• Approved consent agenda items (6-0)
• Approved LED streetlight conversion contract with Rocky Mountain Power (6-0)
• Accepted FAA Airport Improvement Program Grant $9,075,000 with 5% local match (5-0, Hadler abstained)
• Awarded 2025 external audit contract to Richie May (4-2)
• Approved $250,000 special‑events matching marketing grants for 2026 (6-0)
• Accepted 2024 TRT/TRCCA expenditure report (6-0)
• Appointed Commissioners Martinez and Hadler to Bicycle Access Improvement in National Parks group (6-0)
• Postponed items 4, 5, 6, 13 to the next meeting

Airport

The Grand County Airport Board will first vote to approve the minutes from its September 8 meeting. It will then receive reports on several airport projects, including Taxilanes E, G & J, Taxilane F, and an apron expansion. Additional items include the status of the EAS contract, loss‑of‑use issues for hangar users during construction, and marketing updates for the terminal and Contour. No final actions are noted beyond discussion and consideration.

• Approve minutes of September 8, 2025 regular meeting
• Project reports: Taxilanes E, G & J; Taxilane F; Apron Expansion
• Status update on EAS contract (presented by Randy Martin)
• Hanger users loss‑of‑use during construction (Bill Hawley)
• Marketing reports for Contour and terminal

The board unanimously approved the September 8, 2025 minutes. It decided that hangar owners will not receive reimbursement for loss of use during construction, citing precedent concerns. The board also agreed to place a vote on a new digital advertising fee schedule at the November meeting.

• Approved September 8, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Denied reimbursement for hangar loss of use during construction (no vote recorded)
• Agreed to vote on digital advertising fee schedule at November meeting

Grand County Commission

The Grand County Budget Advisory Board will meet to approve the September 26, 2025 minutes and to discuss several topics, including the Canyonlands Regional Airport, information technology, maintenance and facilities, and the Capital Projects General Fund (34). The board will also record formal comments to be included with the tentative budget. No decisions are noted beyond the approval of minutes.

• Approval of minutes for September 26, 2025
• Discussion of Canyonlands Regional Airport
• Information Technology presentation
• Maintenance and Facilities presentation
• Capital Projects General Fund (34) discussion

Audit Committee

The Grand County Audit Committee will consider three agenda items. It will first approve the minutes from the August 18, 2025 meeting. Then it will choose an external auditor to conduct the 2025 county audit. Finally, the committee will discuss how responsibilities for creating future committee agendas are assigned.

• Approval of minutes from the August 18, 2025 meeting
• Selection of external auditor for the 2025 county audit
• Discussion of responsibilities for creating committee agendas

Grand County Commission

The Grand County Budget Advisory Board will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes and discuss local recreation areas and transportation. The board will also provide formal comments to be included with the tentative budget.

• Approval of September 19, 2025 minutes
• Discussion of Sand Flats Recreation Area
• Discussion of Grand Center
• Discussion of Old Spanish Trail Arena
• Discussion of Grand County Active Trails And Transportation

Economic Opportunity Advisory Board

The Economic Opportunity Advisory Board will meet to discuss its role in advising county staff and the Commission on economic development strategy. The meeting includes a presentation from SERDA regarding a loan fund and updates from the Economic Development Office.

• SERDA presentation and conversation about loan fund and engagement with Grand County
• Possible action on the EOAB role to advise Grand County staff and Commission on economic development strategy
• Economic Development Office updates on RCOG and board openings
• Discussion of the board application process
• Approval of minutes from the 08/27/25 meeting

General

The Grand County Local Emergency Planning Committee will provide updates on its Emergency Management program, including upcoming training exercises and community outreach. Members will discuss point‑of‑distribution sites, the Community Wildfire Preparedness Plan, and a Spring 2025 project with Utah Air National Guard emergency managers. The meeting also includes a roundtable for agency reports and a workshop to review the Hazard Mitigation Plan.

• UMTRA exercise scheduled for 1 Oct 2025
• Spanish Valley Clinic hospital surge and medical response exercise on 21 Oct 2025
• Tabletop exercise for Comprehensive Flood Warning System (date TBD)
• Community outreach for National Preparedness Month
• Workshop: Hazard Mitigation Plan annual review

The committee reviewed emergency‑management program updates, upcoming trainings, and hazard‑mitigation projects. Participants discussed point‑of‑distribution sites, a community wildfire preparedness plan update, and a partnership with the Utah Air National Guard. No motions were voted on or approved during the meeting.

Moab Tourism Advisory Board

The Moab Tourism Advisory Board will meet to conduct a budget workshop, reviewing the tourism budget. The meeting also includes standard procedural items such as call to order, citizen comments, and adjournment. No specific decisions, contracts, or ordinance changes are listed on the agenda.

• Budget Workshop

Planning Commission

The commission will review draft landscape ordinance and peri‑urban development concepts, then focus on high‑density affordable housing. Items include continued discussion of the MFR‑45 zoning amendment, status of the recently edited High Density Housing Overlay ordinance, and next steps for land‑use code updates and compact neighborhood zoning.

• MFR‑45 zoning amendment discussion (led by Commissioner Brian Martinez)
• Status update and supplemental policy for the edited High Density Housing Overlay ordinance
• Presentation of draft Landscape Ordinance
• Peri‑Urban Interface – Agg Friendly Development presentation
• Planning and County Commissioners workshops for land‑use code updates

Grand County Commission

The Grand County Budget Advisory Board will meet to approve the minutes from the September 12, 2025 meeting and receive an update on the county’s year‑to‑date revenues, forecasts, and projections. The board will hear presentations from the County Attorney’s Office, Children’s Justice Center, Family Support Center, Building Inspector, Planning and Zoning, and Personnel Services. It will also consider formal comments to be included with the tentative budget.

• Approval of minutes from September 12, 2025
• Update regarding year‑to‑date revenues, forecasts and projections
• Presentation from Grand County Attorney's Office
• Presentation from Children’s Justice Center
• Formal comments to be included with tentative budget

Grand County Commission

The Grand County Commission will consider several land-use changes, including rezoning and conditional use permits. The body will also discuss the allocation of mineral lease funds, state PILT, and healthcare facilities sales tax revenues.

• Public hearings for Novak Rezone and City of Moab Water Tank Major Utility Overlay
• Conditional Use Permits for Ride Moab Industries and Randy's Metal
• Rezone request for Walking Horse
• Resolution for allocating Mineral Lease Funds and State PILT
• Ordinance regarding Special Events

The commission entered and exited a closed session unanimously (7‑0). It then approved the consent agenda with a 6‑0 vote, one commissioner absent. The board approved a conditional use permit for Ride Moab Industries in the Highway Commercial zone (7‑0). It also approved a conditional use permit for Randy’s Metal fabrication business at 1540 Spanish Valley Drive, after a failed denial motion.

• Entered closed session to discuss real‑property matters (7‑0)
• Exited closed session (7‑0)
• Approved consent agenda items (6‑0, Hadler absent)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for Ride Moab Industries, 1401 Spanish Valley Dr. (7‑0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for Randy’s Metal fabrication business, 1540 Spanish Valley Dr. (approval vote not recorded)

Grand County Commission

The Budget Advisory Board will approve its September 5 minutes and then present the draft budget for 2026. Members will discuss funding and operations for the sheriff/search‑and‑rescue, jail, dispatch, and emergency‑management services. The board will also review its bylaws and consider formal comments to be included with the tentative budget.

• Approval of BAB minutes for September 5, 2025
• 2026 draft budget presentations and discussion
• Sheriff/search and rescue funding review
• Jail operations funding review
• Dispatch and emergency‑management funding review

General

The Sand Flats Recreation Area Stewardship Committee will discuss various operational updates and project statuses. The committee is scheduled to vote on MTC trail proposals and the Non-Motorized Trails Master Plan.

• Vote on MTC Trail Proposals for SFRA
• Vote regarding SFRA and Non-Motorized Trails Master Plan
• Grand County Road Department chip seal project on Sand Flats Road
• Dinosaur Track Site Barrier Project along Hell's Revenge Trail
• Discussion of TRT funds used for promotional videos in county departments

The committee approved the meeting minutes with all members voting in favor. They voted unanimously to support the Hell’s Revenge dinosaur area improvements and the “Decision Fins” trail proposal from MTC. A filming contract for the Ancient Forests of the Colorado Plateau was also approved.

• Approved meeting minutes (all vote in favor)
• Approved Hell’s Revenge dinosaur area improvements (all vote in favor)
• Approved “Decision Fins” trail proposal (all vote in favor)
• Approved filming contract for Ancient Forests of the Colorado Plateau

General

The Grand County Historic Preservation Commission will approve the March 2025 meeting minutes, hear public comments, and consider two discussion items: the condition of old drive‑in foundations and current board vacancies. General business action items will also be addressed before adjourning.

• Approval of March 2025 meeting minutes
• Citizens to be heard (public comments)
• Discussion of Old Drive‑In Foundations
• Discussion of Board Vacancies
• General Business – Action Items

Moab Tourism Advisory Board

The Moab Tourism Advisory Board will discuss and approve the budget for November in‑person visits and events with the Utah Office of Tourism and Moab's creative agencies. Other agenda items include updates on the Mud Springs Mountain Bike Trail, a special events grant subcommittee review, and an expansion of the Moab Chamber of Commerce electric lights parade. The board will also consider future 2026 opportunities such as America 250, the 60th Jeep Safari, and the World Cup.

• Mud Springs Mountain Bike Trail update and marketing request
• Special Events Grant Subcommittee review and approval of goals, application, budget, and timelines
• Expansion of Moab Chamber of Commerce Electric Lights Parade/Tree Lighting funding approval
• Review of 2026 opportunities (America 250, 60th Jeep Safari, World Cup) for agency inclusion
• Discuss and approve budget for November in‑person visits/events with Utah Office of Tourism and Moab's creative agencies

The board added Jason Taylor as a voting member and approved $13,000 for Mud Springs trail content capture. It authorized a $250,000 budget for the Special Events Grant (7‑1 vote) and approved $49,000 for holiday lights on the Lion’s Park bridge and bike path. Additional motions approved scopes of work with CampStories and Madden Media for marketing projects.

• Jason Taylor officially appointed as a voting member (unanimous)
• Allocated $13,000 for Mud Springs trail content capture (unanimous)
• Approved $250,000 budget for Special Events Grant (7‑1, Lori dissenting)
• Approved grant application for marketing purposes (unanimous)
• Approved Madden Media and CampStories scopes of work for the grant (unanimous)
• Approved $49,000 for holiday lights on Lion’s Park bridge and bike path (unanimous)
• Approved CampStories scope of work for Festive Tree activation (unanimous)
• Assigned Madden Media to include 2026 events in its media plan (unanimous)

Airport

The board will approve the minutes from the August 11, 2025 meeting and decide on the placement of a Fixed‑Base Operator (FBO) board seat. It will hear project reports on Taxilanes E, G & J, Taxilane F, and a Countor Marketing & Marketing Grant. Additional reports will be presented by the County Commission, City of Moab, Travel Council, Contour Airlines, and the Airport Director. The agenda also includes miscellaneous items, future considerations, and a possible closed session.

• Approve minutes of August 11, 2025 meeting
• Approve FBO board seat placement
• Project report on Taxilanes E, G & J
• Project report on Taxilane F
• Countor Marketing & Marketing Grant report

The Grand County Airport Board approved the minutes from the August 11 meeting unanimously. It also unanimously appointed Dan Wheeler to the Fixed‑Base Operator (FBO) board seat. The board directed that a memorandum of understanding with the County Attorney be placed on the agenda for the next meeting and that terminal advertising be added to next month’s agenda.

• Approved August 11, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Appointed Dan Wheeler to the FBO board seat (unanimous)
• Action item: place County Attorney MOU on next meeting agenda
• Action item: place terminal advertising agenda item for next month

Planning Commission

The Grand County Planning Commission will meet to discuss a Major Utility Overlay for Moab City and a draft Multi-Family Residential 35 Zone. The meeting will also include a landscape ordinance update and a county commission update.

• Public Hearing: Major Utility Overlay -- Moab City
• Discussion: Landscape Ordinance updates
• Introduction: Draft Multi-Family Residential 35 Zone
• Approval of meeting minutes
• County Commission update

Budget Advisory Board

The Budget Advisory Board will meet to elect leadership and review its bylaws. The board will discuss budget items related to the County Commission, Commission Administration, Public Defender, and Justice Court to provide recommendations for the tentative budget.

• Election of Chair, Vice-Chair, and Secretary
• Review of bylaws and 2025 procedures
• Approval of comments and recommendations for the tentative budget forwarded to the County Commission
• Approval of November 13, 2024 minutes

Grand County Commission

The Grand County Commission will hold a special meeting on September 5, 2025 at the Commission Chambers, 125 East Center Street, Moab. The agenda includes a closed session to discuss pending or reasonably imminent litigation. No other substantive items are listed.

• Closed session to discuss pending or reasonably imminent litigation
• Special meeting held at Grand County Commission Chambers, 125 East Center Street, Moab
• Public comment allowed in person or via Zoom (dial 669‑900‑6833, Meeting ID 851 7082 0571, password 214317)

The commission voted 7-0 to enter a closed session to discuss pending litigation, then voted 7-0 to exit the closed session. No other actions were taken.

• Entered closed session (7-0)
• Exited closed session (7-0)

General

The Grand County Public Library Board will review pending minutes from its July 10, 2025 meeting, present year‑to‑date statistics and budget summaries, and consider two major recommendations: a renewed interlocal agreement with San Juan County and the 2026 library budget. The board will also discuss upcoming board vacancies before adjourning.

• Review pending minutes for the July 10, 2025 Library Board meeting
• Library year‑to‑date statistics summary
• Library year‑to‑date budget summary
• Discussion and recommendation of a renewed interlocal agreement with San Juan County
• Discussion and recommendation of the 2026 Grand County Public Library budget

The board approved the July 10, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. It adopted updated terms for the interlocal agreement with San Juan County, including a $7,000 annual payment, a five‑year contract, and a $75 yearly fee for digital services, passing the motion unanimously. The board also recommended the 2026 library budget to the Budget Advisory Board and County Commission, again unanimously.

• Approved July 10, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Updated interlocal agreement terms with San Juan County: $7,000/year, 5‑year term, $75 digital fee; passed unanimously
• Recommended 2026 Grand County Public Library budget to Budget Advisory Board and Commission; passed unanimously

General

The Grand County Fair Board discussed 2026 event scheduling and 4-H participation challenges. The board approved spending $3,000 in remaining budget funds to send additional representatives to the 2025 IAFE convention in Denver.

• Approved registration for Nicollee Gadis-Wyatt and a fifth pending attendee for the 2025 IAFE convention
• Reallocated $3,000 in budget funds for IAFE registrations
• Discussed 6% decrease in TRT funding affecting the fair budget
• Proposed new safety training classes on August 13 and 14
• Discussed barriers to 4-H livestock participation, including animal housing and temperature control

Grand County Commission

The Grand County Commission will consider several approvals, including accepting a $70,000 grant from the State of Utah for renovation of the Children’s Justice Center. Other items include a general rezoning for Walking Horse, approval of various contracts and bylaws, and a request for local funding for the Moab Regional Airport taxiway paving project.

• Accept $70,000 State of Utah grant for Children’s Justice Center renovation
• General rezoning request for Walking Horse
• Approval of $10,000 FY26 WRI grant for wildlife weeds control
• Request for local funding for Moab Regional Airport taxiway F paving
• Approval of Moab Tourism Advisory Board bylaws

The commission approved the consent agenda items, including acceptance of a $70,000 state grant and other routine approvals (vote 7‑0). It adopted revised bylaws for the Moab Tourism Advisory Board and the Airport Board (both 7‑0). The board authorized $666,902.53 from the Capital Projects General Fund to pave Taxiway F at the Moab Regional Airport, with a 5‑1 vote. Additional actions included joining the Utah Public Lands Council as a sponsoring member, appointing Commissioner McCandless as liaison to two community boards, and approving the Enbridge franchise agreement (votes 4‑2, 7‑0, and 7‑0 respectively).

• Approved consent agenda items (7‑0)
• Approved Moab Tourism Advisory Board bylaws (7‑0)
• Approved Airport Board bylaws (7‑0)
• Approved $666,902.53 funding for Taxiway F paving (5‑1, Hadler opposed, Hedin abstaining)
• Approved joining Utah Public Lands Council as sponsoring member with $1,000 payment (4‑2, Hadler and McGann opposed, Hedin abstaining)
• Appointed Commissioner McCandless as liaison to MACLT board (7‑0)
• Appointed Commissioner McCandless as liaison to Moab Chamber of Commerce (6‑0, Hedin absent)
• Approved Enbridge Franchise Agreement Ordinance (7‑0)

Economic Opportunity Advisory Board

The board will meet to review updates from Economic Development and the USU SBDC. Discussion items include the RCG/RCOG process and a General Plan update.

• Approval of minutes from 7/30/2025 meeting
• Updates from Economic Development
• RCG/RCOG Process discussion
• General Plan Update discussion
• Update from USU SBDC

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a rezone for the Walking Horse Subdivision. The body will also conduct a visioning discussion for the Southern Spanish Valley.

• Public hearing: Walking Horse Subdivision Rezone
• Discussion: Southern Spanish Valley Visioning

Grand County Commission

The Grand County Commission will meet to approve a consent agenda including meeting minutes, bill payments, and a $192,282 grant for trail projects. The body will also consider a liquor license, a final plat, and the 2024 audit.

• Approval of $192,282 grant for non-motorized trail projects
• Local Consent Liquor License - Red Cliffs Lodge
• Acceptance of 2024 Grand County audit and financial statements
• Conditional Use Permit - Randy's Metal
• Approval of Final Plat - Vina Subdivision

The commission agreed to continue funding the Responsible Recreation program until the end of 2025 and to seek a non‑profit to run it starting in 2026. An informal working group was created to identify next steps for the program. The commission entered closed session (7‑0) and exited closed session (7‑0). Item 15 was postponed, Item 12 was removed from the agenda, and acceptance of the financial statements was deferred to the next meeting.

• Fund Responsible Recreation program through end of 2025, with transition to non‑profit in 2026 (agreement)
• Establish informal working group to plan next steps for Responsible Recreation program (agreement)
• Motion to enter closed session passes 7-0
• Motion to exit closed session passes 7-0
• Item 15 postponed to next meeting (Chair order)
• Item 12 pulled from agenda (Chair order)
• Financial statements acceptance deferred to next meeting (Chair order)

Audit Committee

The Grand County Audit Committee meeting will approve the July 7, 2025 minutes, present the 2024 audit findings and recommendations to the County Commission, discuss and approve the Audit Charter, set short‑ and long‑term direction for the internal auditor, and provide an update on the external auditor RFP.

• Approval of minutes from July 7, 2025
• Presentation and recommendation of the 2024 audit to the Grand County Commission
• Discussion and approval of the Audit Charter
• Approval of short‑ and long‑term direction for the internal auditor
• Update on the external auditor RFP

The committee approved the minutes from the prior meeting (3‑0). It then approved the draft financial statements, incorporating the auditor’s comments (3‑0). Finally, the committee adopted the Internal Audit Charter as presented (3‑0). No other actions were taken.

• Approved prior meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved draft financials with auditor comments (3-0)
• Approved Internal Audit Charter as presented (3-0)

Moab Tourism Advisory Board

The Moab Tourism Advisory Board will meet to review branding agency finalists, approve minutes, and discuss updates on international sales missions and special event grants. The meeting will be held at the Grand County Commission Chambers.

• Approval of MTAB June 10 minutes
• Review of branding agency finalists
• Review of MTAB bylaws and new appointees
• Update on UOT International Sales Missions
• Review of Special Event Grant Application/Guidelines

The Moab Tourism Advisory Board approved the June 10 meeting minutes unanimously. It gave the selection committee authority to choose a branding agency from the three finalists, with the motion passing unanimously. The board also created subcommittees for airport marketing, the TRT/TRCCA application, and the special events grant, and postponed a vote on bylaws until the September 9 meeting.

• Approved June 10 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Authorized selection committee to choose branding agency (unanimous)
• Created airport marketing subcommittee (Wendell, Howard, Jason, Brian)
• Created TRT/TRCCA application subcommittee (Howard, Wendell, Alex)
• Created special events grant subcommittee (Sharon, Cora, Howard)
• Postponed vote on MTAB bylaws to Sept 9

Airport

The Grand County Airport Board will consider and vote on several agenda items, including approval of the July 7 minutes, a change to the board bylaws, and placement of an FBO board seat. Discussion will also cover a precision approach project, taxilanes E, G, and J reports, a billboard marketing proposal, a solar project, and terminal advertising. Additional reports from the County Commission, City of Moab, Travel Council, and Solar Committee will be presented.

• Approve minutes of July 7, 2025 regular meeting
• Approve bylaws change
• Approve FBO board seat placement
• Precision approach discussion
• Taxilanes E, G, and J project reports

The Grand County Airport Board approved the July 7, 2025 meeting minutes and adopted a bylaw change to include a voting member from the Fixed‑Base Operator. The board also decided not to have an FBO designee vote at this time and noted that the solar project will not proceed due to lack of funding, removing it from the agenda.

• Approved July 7, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved bylaw change to add an FBO voting member (unanimous)
• Decided not to have an FBO designee vote at this time
• Noted solar project funding unavailable; project will not proceed
• Removed solar project from the agenda

Grand County Commission

The Grand County Commission will consider a range of items, including routine consent‑agenda approvals, several contract and bid awards, and multiple ordinances and permits. Commissioners will vote on a resolution to place a ballot question for a special election on November 4, 2025 that would raise the Rural County Healthcare Tax from 0.5 % to 1 %. Additional discussion items include the fixed‑guideway sales tax for the Justice Center, updates to the Special Events Ordinance, and a communications‑tower support letter.

• Approval of consent‑agenda items such as July 15, 2025 meeting minutes, payment of bills, Spanish Valley Drive mill and fill bid, All American Wash crossing permit, and Deer Creek Fire Command Center land‑use agreement
• Resolution to approve a special election on Nov 4, 2025 and a ballot question to increase the Rural County Healthcare Tax from 0.5 % to 1 %
• Ordinance approving the OAO residential Meador Townhomes development
• Conditional Use Permit for Randy’s Metal business
• Bid award for construction of pickleball courts and a playground at the Old Spanish Trail Arena

The Grand County Commission approved the consent agenda items, accepted the UMTRA annual compliance statement, and voted to award the bid for new pickleball courts and a playground. All three actions passed unanimously with a 7‑0 vote.

• Approved consent agenda items (7-0)
• Accepted UMTRA annual compliance statement (7-0)
• Approved selection of Renner Sports and Burke Playground for pickleball courts and playground, and provisional contracts (7-0)

General

The Grand County Commission will approve minutes from the July 1 meeting and hold a public hearing on a notice of public hearings and bonds to be issued. No other specific actions or contracts are listed. The meeting also includes standard procedural items and a reminder of accommodation services.

• Approval of minutes from the July 1, 2025 meeting
• Public hearing on notice of public hearings and bonds to be issued

General

The Municipal Building Authority will meet to approve minutes from July 1, 2025, and hold a public hearing regarding the issuance of up to $1,800,000 in lease revenue bonds.

• Approval of July 1, 2025 meeting minutes
• Public hearing for $1,800,000 lease revenue bonds
• Discussion of potential economic impact on the private sector

Economic Opportunity Advisory Board

The Economic Opportunity Advisory Board will meet on July 30, 2025 at 3:00 PM in the Grand County Commission Chambers in Moab. The board will consider approval of the June 26, 2025 meeting minutes, provide an update on board composition, hold officer nominations and a vote, receive an economic development update, and discuss the strategic plan and future considerations.

• Approval of minutes for the June 26, 2025 meeting
• Board composition update
• Officer nominations and vote
• Economic development update
• Strategic plan discussion

Planning Commission

The Grand County Planning Commission will meet to review staff reports and commission updates. The body is scheduled to discuss item MFR - 45.

• Discussion of MFR - 45

Grand County Commission

The Grand County Commission will hold a public hearing on a rezoning request for Meador Drive Townhomes. The body is also deciding on a 2025 budget amendment and several contractor ratifications.

• Public hearing for Meador Drive Townhomes Rezone For Overnight Accommodations Overlay
• Resolution to amend the 2025 Budget
• Ratification of contractor agreement with TSJ Construction for Airport Taxi Lane Project
• Ratification of Mud Springs Contract extension of time and additional state funds
• Award bid for Hydroexcavator Trailer for County Roads

The Grand County Commission voted 7‑0 to approve the consent agenda, which ratified several contracts and agreements such as the airport taxilane project and the Moab Music Festival event locations. The commission also voted 7‑0 to approve a thank‑you letter to the Permanent Community Impact Board for funding an aircraft rescue and fire‑fighting truck. No other substantive decisions were recorded in this meeting.

• Approved consent agenda items (7‑0)
• Approved thank‑you letter to CIB for ARFF truck funding (7‑0)

Planning Commission

The Grand County Planning Commission will consider a rezoning of Meador Drive to create an Overnight Accommodations Overlay for residential use. The commission will also discuss the Grand County General Plan Water Element and a Land Use Code amendment for water‑efficient landscaping. A town‑hall meeting of the Moab Area Housing Task Force is scheduled as part of the agenda.

• Meador Drive rezoning to Overnight Accommodations Overlay (OAO) – residential
• Grand County General Plan Water Element discussion
• Land Use Code Amendment 6.4.3 – water efficient landscaping
• Moab Area Housing Task Force town‑hall
• Approval of meeting minutes and staff updates

General

The Grand County Public Library Board will consider re‑approving its meeting‑room policy and code of conduct. It will review the library’s year‑to‑date statistics and the 2025 budget. Additional discussion will cover patron account types and potential impacts on the 2026 budget. Public comments will be heard during the meeting.

• Pending minutes for the May 8, 2025 Library Board meeting
• Library year‑to‑date budget summary
• Re‑approval of the Grand County Public Library meeting‑room policy
• Re‑approval of the Grand County Public Library code of conduct
• Discussion of 2025 budget year‑to‑date

The board approved the minutes from the May 8, 2025 meeting. It also unanimously re‑approved the Library Meeting Room Policy and the Library Code of Conduct as presented. No other actions were taken; other items were discussed only.

• Approved May 8, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Re‑approved Library Meeting Room Policy (unanimous)
• Re‑approved Library Code of Conduct (unanimous)

Children's Justice Center

The Grand County Commission will hold a regular meeting on July 8, 2025. Commissioners will hear a presentation on a new Children’s Justice Center and discuss a mental‑health grant. No other business is listed.

• New Children’s Justice Center – presentation by Director Andrea Noyes
• Mental Health Grant – presentation by Director Andrea Noyes
• Attorney’s Office Update – presented by Stephen Stocks

Audit Committee

The Grand County Audit Committee will meet on July 7, 2025 at 9:00 AM in the Commission Chambers, 125 East Center Street, Moab. The committee will welcome a new internal auditor, approve the auditor’s initial direction, and adopt minutes from the June 13, 2025 meeting. It will also receive an update on the 2024 external audit and discuss the request for proposals for a new external auditor.

• Welcome and introductions with new internal auditor
• Approve initial direction for the internal auditor
• Approve minutes from the June 13, 2025 meeting
• Discussion and consideration of external auditor RFP
• Update on the 2024 external audit

The committee voted 3‑0 to have Julian Metcalf develop internal audit standards and paperwork for the next meeting. It also approved staff inquiries about granting read‑only access to a third party, the posting of the external audit RFP, and the approval of the previous meeting's minutes. The next meeting was scheduled for Monday, August 4 at 10:30 am.

• Approved Julian Metcalf to create internal audit standards and paperwork for next meeting (3-0)
• Approved staff inquiry to Clerk/Auditor’s office about read‑only third‑party access
• Approved minutes from the previous meeting
• Approved staff to post the External Audit RFP
• Scheduled next audit committee meeting for Monday Aug 4 at 10:30 am

Airport

The Airport Board will meet to review project reports and discuss infrastructure and marketing. The body will consider approvals for digital advertising and the appointment of non-voting members.

• Discussion of Taxilane F construction
• Project reports for Taxilanes E, G, and J
• Solar project discussion
• Approval of digital advertising
• Appointment of non-voting members Lori Maughn and Ted Curtis

The Grand County Airport Board approved the May 5, 2025 meeting minutes with a 5‑0 vote. No other formal actions were taken; the board discussed reports, updates, and future items. The contour billboard advertisement will be reconsidered at a later meeting. All other agenda items were informational.

• Approved May 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)

Grand County Commission

The Grand County Commission will discuss a resolution authorizing up to $1,800,000 of lease‑revenue bonds to fund the Municipal Building Authority. A public hearing on the mid‑year budget amendment and a budget workshop covering the Moab Museum, active transportation, and solid waste services are also on the agenda. Several consent‑agenda items, including award notices and contractor agreements, will be ratified, and the commission will review proposed changes to the land‑use code and zoning ordinances.

• Resolution to authorize issuance of not more than $1,800,000 aggregate principal amount of lease‑revenue bonds (Series 2025) for the Municipal Building Authority
• Approval of consent‑agenda items such as Airport Taxilane Expansion award, Vortex Fireworks contractor for July 4th show, NRCS grant quote, Recreation Restoration grant contract, and ICA with Elite Events for fair shade structures
• Public hearing on the Grand County Mid‑Year Budget Amendment
• Ordinance amendment to the Grand County Land Use Code – 4.7 High Density Housing Overlay
• Discussion on Multi‑Family Residential 45 (MFR‑45) zoning and the Landscaping Ordinance

The Grand County Commission voted 7-0 to approve the consent agenda, except for item A (June 17 minutes). Items B through H were ratified, covering bill payments, airport taxilane award, fireworks contractor, NRCS grant quote, recreation grant, shade‑structure contract, and tourism grant support.

• Consent agenda approved (except item A) (7-0)
• Approved Ratification of Payment of Bills (item B)
• Approved Ratification of Notice of Award for Airport Taxilane Expansion E, G, and J (item C)
• Approved Ratification of Independent Contractor Agreement with Vortex Fireworks for 4th of July fireworks show (item D)
• Approved Ratification of quote acceptance – NRCS grant All‑American Wash water crossing structures (item E)
• Approved Recreation Restoration Infrastructure Grant Award and Contract (item F)
• Approved Ratification of ICA with Elite Events for shade structures at the Grand County Fair (item G)
• Approved Ratification of Letter of Support – Co‑Op Grant 2025 Moab Office of Tourism (item H)

General

The Grand County Board of Equalization will consider two action items at its July 1, 2025 meeting. It will vote to approve the meeting minutes from May 6 and May 20, 2025. It will also consider approving a settlement agreement between Club Utah Resort Group, LLC, Bryant B. Edwards, and Grand County.

• Approval of Board of Equalization meeting minutes for May 6, 2025
• Approval of Board of Equalization meeting minutes for May 20, 2025
• Approval of settlement agreement between Club Utah Resort Group, LLC, Bryant B. Edwards, and Grand County

Grand County Commission

The Grand County Commission will discuss a resolution authorizing the issuance and sale of up to $1,800,000 in lease revenue bonds, Series 2025. The resolution would delegate authority to the Municipal Building Authority to approve bond terms, set maximum principal, maturity, interest rate, and discount, and to execute necessary documents. The meeting will also approve minutes from the May 17, 2022 commission meeting and address general business items.

• Approval of minutes from the meeting of 5/17/2022
• Consideration of a resolution to authorize issuance and sale of not more than $1,800,000 aggregate principal amount of lease revenue bonds, Series 2025
• Delegation to Municipal Building Authority officers to approve final bond terms and execute required documents

General

The Grand County Commission will open a public hearing during its regular meeting on July 1, 2025. The hearing is for public input and to consider amending the 2025 budget. A draft copy of the budget is available at the County Clerk’s Office.

• Public hearing to consider amending the 2025 budget

Economic Opportunity Advisory Board

The Economic Opportunity Advisory Board will meet to consider a letter of support for a childcare grant and review rural community grant applications. The board will also discuss creating a guide for future grant cycles.

• Letter of support for Moab Community Childcare Rural Community Grant progress
• Update on Rural Communities Opportunity Grant application process
• Closeout of MACLT Grant
• Discussion and possible action to create a guide for future RCG and RCOG grant cycles

The board approved the May 28th meeting minutes with a unanimous vote. It also unanimously approved a letter of support for the Moab Community Childcare program. No other actions were taken.

• Approved May 28th meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for Moab Community Childcare (unanimous)

Grand County Commission

The Grand County Commission will hold a budget workshop on June 23, 2025. Commissioners will discuss the 2025 county budget and consider any mid-year amendments. The meeting will be open to the public in person and via Zoom/Youtube.

• Discussion of the 2025 budget and mid-year amendments

Planning Commission

The Grand County Planning Commission will meet to discuss and consider the approval of a specific zoning change. The meeting includes a public hearing on the request.

• Public hearing on Novak rezone from Rural Residential (RR) to Small Lot Residential (SLR)

Grand County Commission

The Grand County Commission will hear public comments on a proposed amendment to the Land Use Code for a high‑density housing overlay district. The meeting will also approve several consent‑agenda items, including a $25,000 marketing contribution from Contour Airlines, a courthouse HVAC replacement bid, and the 2025 certified tax rates. Additional actions include adopting a county privacy policy and awarding contracts for audit and invasive‑species grant work.

• Public hearing on Land Use Code Amendment – Article 4.7 High Density Housing Overlay District
• Accept $25,000 marketing budget contribution from Contour Airlines for Moab Office of Tourism
• Bid award for Courthouse HVAC replacement
• Approval of 2025 certified tax rates
• Adoption of Grand County privacy policy

The commission voted 7‑0 to defer property taxes on two delinquent parcels (07‑0021‑0055 and 01‑0MTA‑0009) until November 30, 2025. It also voted 7‑0 to allocate opioid settlement funds, directing 60% to USARA and 20% each to the Wellness Collective and the Moab Regional Recovery Center.

• Approved deferral of property taxes on parcels 07-0021-0055 and 01-0MTA-0009 (7-0)
• Approved opioid settlement fund allocation: 60% to USARA, 20% to Wellness Collective, 20% to Moab Regional Recovery Center (7-0)

Audit Committee

The Audit Committee will review the external auditor's fiscal risk assessment and the draft 2024 audit report. The committee will consider a recommendation to the Commission regarding the acceptance of the 2024 audit report.

• Review of External Auditor's Fiscal Risk Assessment of Grand County
• Review of Draft 2024 Audit Report, Management Letter, and Internal Controls Assessment
• Recommendation to Commission on accepting the 2024 Audit Report
• RFP for External Auditor
• Discussion of component units compliance and timelines

The committee approved the minutes from the previous meeting with a 3‑0 vote. No other motions were adopted; members discussed audit timelines, component‑unit financial reporting, and possible future RFPs for the external audit.

• Approved prior meeting minutes (3-0)

General

The Sand Flats Recreation Area Stewardship Committee will review the 2025 budget and discuss funding for paving Sand Flats Road. The group will also review e-bike updates and BLM proposals for a rope swing and theater project.

• Budget Review 2025
• E-Bike update
• Potential Funding sources to pave Sand Flats Road
• BLM updates proposed Rope Swing and Theater project
• Falcon Climb grant awarded

The committee approved the March 20th and April 29th meeting minutes unanimously. A fence was moved back from the trail at the request of the Moab Transportation Council. Six H‑campground sites will be relocated to the B, C, and D campgrounds. The Falcon Climb trail grant was awarded.

• Approved March 20th minutes (unanimous)
• Approved April 29th minutes (unanimous)
• Moved fence back from trail per MTC request
• Relocated six H‑campground sites to B, C, and D campgrounds
• Awarded Falcon Climb trail grant
• Completed Night Sky video posted on NPS and Utah State Parks Facebook pages

Moab Tourism Advisory Board

The Moab Tourism Advisory Board will discuss several items, including the 2026 Transient Room Tax application process and may approve it. They will also consider a recommended study on tourism's economic impact, a marketing billboard for Contour Airlines at the airport, and revisions to BTAB bylaws to align with HB 456. Additional agenda items cover budget reviews for the tourism office and future agenda planning.

• Review and possible approval of the Transient Room Tax application process for 2026
• Recommend TRT spending for a Kem C. Gardner Institute study on tourism economic impact
• Discuss and approve Contour Airlines' marketing billboard at the airport
• Review Moab Office of Tourism YTD spending, branding agency budget, and potential summer spending approvals
• Revise BTAB bylaws to reflect HB 456 board representation effective July 1, 2025

The MTAB voted 5‑2 to make the board a seven‑member voting body, moving the voting seat from the chamber representative to a municipality representative. The board also unanimously approved the allocation of TRT funds to promote the Grand County Fair, approved a $25,000 billboard marketing campaign at Canyonlands Regional Airport, and approved the Grand County funding application for TRT pending legal review.

• Changed board to a seven‑member voting board, voting rights transferred to municipality rep (5‑2)
• Allocated TRT funds through the Moab Office of Tourism to promote the Grand County Fair (unanimous)
• Approved $25,000 billboard marketing at Canyonlands Regional Airport (unanimous)
• Approved Grand County Utah funding application pending legal review (unanimous)
• Approved spend for Madden Media subject to MTAB marketing subcommittee (unanimous)
• Approved use of city resort tax, restaurant tax, and rural hospital tax as growth indicators (unanimous)
• Approved minutes for May 13, 2025 MTAB meeting (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Grand County Planning Commission will meet to discuss and consider an ordinance amendment regarding high density housing. The commission will also receive a report on office restructuring and staff changes.

• Ordinance to amend Article 4.7 (High Density Housing Overlay District) of the Grand County Land Use Code
• Office Restructure And Staff Changes report

Audit Committee

The Grand County Audit Committee will meet to approve minutes from May 8, 2025, and discuss an internal audit report for the EFG (Airport), an update on the external auditor RFP, and instructions for the next internal auditor. The meeting will be held at the Committee Chambers in Moab and streamed online.

• Approval of minutes from May 8, 2025
• Internal audit report from EFG (Airport)
• Update on external auditor RFP
• Instructions for next internal auditor
• Update on component units

The committee approved the minutes from the previous meeting by a 3‑0 vote. It then entered a closed session at 2:40 p.m., exited at 2:52 p.m., and agreed to reconvene on July 7 before 4 p.m. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved prior meeting minutes (3-0)
• Entered closed session (motion carried)
• Exited closed session (motion carried)
• Scheduled next Audit Committee meeting for July 7 before 4 p.m. (consensus)

Grand County Commission

The Grand County Commission will conduct a budget workshop and consider several action items, including a new tax sale ordinance and airport infrastructure grants. The body will also review contracts for the 2025 Grand County Fair and the "Who Is Moab" campaign.

• Ordinance establishing Grand County Tax Sale Procedure
• FY2025 Airport Infrastructure Grant Agreement to construct Taxilanes E, G, and J
• Independent Contract Agreements for 2025 Grand County Fair with Bombtown and Moab Photo Booth
• Ratification of Slavin Contract for recruitment of Planning and Zoning Director and County Engineer
• Approval of media production services for "Who Is Moab" campaign videos

The commission approved a new ordinance establishing procedures for Grand County tax sales, the first such ordinance in nearly 20 years. It ratified a non‑conversion agreement for property at 3106 S. Spanish Valley Drive. The board approved independent contract agreements for the 2025 Grand County Fair with Bombtown and with Moab Photo Booth, funding them from the discretionary account. The commission also authorized a $100,000 media production project with ReelCreative for the “Who is Moab” tourism campaign. All motions passed unanimously (7‑0) after a substitute motion resolved the Bombtown contract.

• Approved consent agenda except items A, E, F (7-0)
• Approved Independent Contract Agreement for 2025 Grand County Fair with Bombtown using discretionary funds (7-0)
• Approved Independent Contract Agreement for 2025 Grand County Fair with Moab Photo Booth using discretionary funds (7-0)
• Ratified non‑conversion agreement for 3106 S. Spanish Valley Drive (7-0)
• Approved media production project "Who is Moab" with ReelCreative, $100,000 (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance establishing Grand County tax sale procedure (7-0)

Airport

The Grand County Airport Board will review and vote on a contour billboard advertisement. It will also receive updates on airport insurance, a reimbursement request from the county general fund, a GPS approach project, and a solar project. Additional reports and discussions on safety, airport data, landing areas, inspection results, and revitalization grants are scheduled.

• Consideration and approval of contour billboard advertisement
• Airport insurance update and discussion
• Reimbursement of airport funds from the county general fund
• GPS approach presentation
• Solar project discussion

The Grand County Airport Board approved the minutes from the May 5, 2025 meeting with a 5‑0 vote. No other actions were formally approved; the contour billboard advertisement was deferred for future consideration. All other agenda items were discussed as reports or updates.

• Approved May 5, 2025 minutes (5-0 vote)
• Postponed contour billboard advertisement consideration (no vote)

Economic Opportunity Advisory Board

The Economic Opportunity Advisory Board will approve minutes from its May 7 meeting and discuss a recommendation to the County Commission on Rural County and Rural Communities Opportunity Grants. Staff will consider forming a subcommittee to support economic development. The board will also review reporting requirements for the 2024/2025 Rural County Grant with Moab Community Childcare.

• Approve minutes from the May 7, 2025 meeting
• Discuss recommendation to County Commission on Rural County and Rural Communities Opportunity Grants
• Consider creation of an economic development subcommittee
• Review 2024/2025 Rural County Grant reporting requirements with Moab Community Childcare

The board voted to recommend $75,000 for Moab Golf Course, $45,000 for Artesian, $25,000 each for the Chamber of Commerce and Moab Brewery, and $30,000 for Moab Mini Mount to the Grand County Commission. The recommendation was approved unanimously, with Mark abstaining. The board also approved the minutes from the May 7, 2025 meeting unanimously. A staff position for an Economic Development Outreach Coordinator was presented but no vote was taken.

• Approved grant recommendation totaling $200,000 (unanimous, Mark abstained)
• Approved minutes from May 7, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Discussed creation of Economic Development Outreach Coordinator staff position (no vote)

Grand County Commission

The Grand County Commission will review a sales and use tax revenue update, a summary of TRT corrections with 2025 unplanned general and capital expense updates, and will plan potential budget amendments.

• Sales and use tax revenue update
• Summary of TRT corrections and 2025 unplanned general and capital expense update
• Budget amendment planning

The May 27 regular meeting was a budget workshop where Finance Officer Steven Vowles reported sales‑tax receipts were 0.8% below projections. Commissioners asked for clarification on Transient Room Tax (TRT) promotional expenses and vehicle lease listings. The commission directed Attorney Stocks to draft a memo on defensible TRT uses and instructed Clerk/Auditor Woytek to follow up on lease items. A budget amendment will be prepared after the needed clarifications and a future budget meeting will be held before the next commission meeting.

• Attorney Stocks to prepare memo outlining defensible TRT uses
• Clerk/Auditor Woytek to follow up on new vehicle lease listings
• Budget amendment to be prepared after clarification of expenses
• Future budget meeting scheduled before next commission meeting

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider an ordinance amending Article 4.7 of the Grand County Land Use Code. The commission will also review staff reports regarding email communication regulations under the Open Public Meeting Act.

• Public hearing for ordinance to amend Article 4.7 (High Density Housing Overlay District) of the Land Use Code
• Staff report on Open Public Meeting Act (OPMA) regulations in email communication

General

The Grand County Board of Equalization will meet on May 20, 2025 at 3:00 PM in the Grand County Commission Chambers. The agenda includes a closed‑session deliberation on a tax exemption application for community rebuilds. The board will discuss and consider approval of the request. No other items are listed.

• Closed‑session deliberation on tax exemption application
• Discussion and consideration of approval for community rebuilds tax exemption request

Grand County Commission

The Grand County Commission will meet to approve a consent agenda of routine items, including meeting minutes, bill payments, and contracts. The body will also discuss a budget workshop to address funding shortfalls and consider purchasing a location for the Children's Justice Center.

• Approval of consent agenda items (minutes, bills, contracts)
• Budget workshop to discuss 2025 funding shortfall
• Purchase of Children's Justice Center location
• Appointing Grand County Fair Board as America's 250 Committee
• Letter to legislators regarding sale of public lands

The Commission entered a closed session (7‑0) and later exited it (6‑0, 1 abstention). It approved the consent agenda items except for the playground bid and the nonconversion agreement (7‑0). Both the Nonconversion Agreement – Building Dept. – Neissen and the Playground and Pickleball Court bid were postponed (each 7‑0).

• Entered closed session to discuss individual health matters (7-0)
• Exited closed session (6-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved consent agenda items except Items O and F (7-0)
• Postponed Nonconversion Agreement – Building Dept. – Neissen (7-0)
• Postponed Bid Award for Playground and Pickleball Court at OSTA (7-0)

Grand County Commission

The Grand County Commission will meet for a regular meeting on May 13, 2025. The agenda includes a joint workshop with the Moab Tourism Advisory Board, which is listed on a separate agenda.

• Joint Workshop with Moab Tourism Advisory Board

Moab Tourism Advisory Board

The board will discuss and vote on a marketing strategy and plan from Madden Media Agency and select a contractor for "Who Is Moab." The meeting includes a joint workshop with the Grand County Commission and a review of the Utah Office of Tourism Co-Op application.

• Approval of Madden Media Agency marketing strategy and plan
• Selection of "Who Is Moab" contractor
• Approval of Utah Office of Tourism Co-Op application
• Discussion of strategy and branding agency Request for Proposals
• Review of Spring/Fall 2025 advertising campaign

The MTAB unanimously approved the application for the full $225,000 Utah Office of Tourism co‑op program. It also approved the ReelCreative contractor for the “Who is Moab” video project and a $40,000 budget for UOT opt‑in options. The meeting minutes from April 8, 2025 were approved 6‑0, while the timeline for regular commission presentations was postponed.

• Approved April 8, 2025 minutes (6‑0)
• Approved ReelCreative for “Who is Moab” project (unanimous)
• Approved applying for full $225,000 co‑op grant (unanimous)
• Approved $40,000 budget for UOT opt‑in options (unanimous)
• Postponed timeline for regular commission presentations
• Set beta testing for new DiscoverMoab.com site to begin June 10

General

The Grand County Fair Board approved the minutes from the April 29 meeting and authorized several expenditures, including a $1,665 Bombtown contract pending insurance, a $349 FFA shirt logo, and $400 for coloring books. The board also adopted the America 250 celebration program for 2026 with a $3,000 budget and a possible additional $1,500 from the city. A budget update showed $89,641 spent, leaving roughly $30,000 remaining for the fair.

• Bombtown contract approved for $1,665, contingent on insurance
• FFA shirt logo expense approved for $349
• Purchase of coloring books approved for $400 (1,600 books)
• America 250 celebration program adopted with $3,000 budget (potential $1,500 city match)
• Budget update: $89,641 spent, about $30,000 remaining

General

The Grand County Commission will approve minutes from a February meeting and consider a recommendation for an internal auditor candidate from a received proposal. The meeting will be held in person and streamed online.

• Approval of February 24, 2025 minutes
• Recommendation of internal auditor candidate

The committee approved the meeting minutes without changes. It voted to recommend GPP Analytics to the County Commission as the internal auditor, contingent on follow‑up with references and clarification of travel expenses. The recommendation was adopted unanimously.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended GPP Analytics as internal auditor, pending reference checks and travel policy clarification (unanimous)

General

The Grand County Public Library Board will review and consider three policy items: re‑approval of the Library Programming Policy, removal of the Social Networking Policy following the County's new social media policy, and approval of a Youth Services Background Check Policy. The board will also present year‑to‑date statistics and budget summaries. Public comments will be heard before decisions are made.

• Re‑approval of the Grand County Public Library Programming Policy
• Removal of the Grand County Public Library Social Networking Policy
• Approval of a Grand County Public Library Youth Services Background Check Policy
• Presentation of Library year‑to‑date statistics summary
• Presentation of Library year‑to‑date budget summary

The board approved the Grand County Public Library Youth Services Background Check Policy, which adds extra screening for staff working with youth as required by Utah SB 158. The board also re‑approved the library’s Programming Policy and removed its separate Social Networking Policy to align with the county‑wide social media policy. All actions passed unanimously.

• Approved Youth Services Background Check Policy (unanimous)
• Re‑approved Programming Policy (unanimous)
• Removed Library Social Networking Policy (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from April 3, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

Economic Opportunity Advisory Board

The Economic Opportunity Advisory Board will meet to discuss grant recommendations. The board is considering recommendations for the County Commission regarding Rural County Grants and Rural Communities Opportunity Grants.

• Recommendation to the County Commission regarding Rural County Grants
• Recommendation to the County Commission regarding Rural Communities Opportunity Grants
• Approval of minutes from 1/28/2025, 1/29/2025, and 3/26/2025

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the March 26th, January 28th, and January 29th, 2025 meetings. A motion to recommend the Grand County Emergency Medical Services for the Rural Communities Opportunity Grant was also passed unanimously. No other substantive actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved March 26th, Jan 28th, and Jan 29th 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended Grand County EMS for Rural Communities Opportunity Grant (unanimous)

Grand County Commission

The Grand County Board of Equalization is holding a special meeting to conduct a hearing. The board will consider a request for a property tax exemption from Community Rebuilds.

• Property tax exemption request from Community Rebuilds

Grand County Commission

The Commission will discuss adjusting the Transient Room Tax to its allowable limit and amending the purchasing policy to include a local option clause. The body will also review contracts for the 2025 Grand County Fair and a non-motorized trails master plan.

• Ordinance adjusting Transient Room Tax (TRT) to allowable limit
• Resolution adding a 'Local Option' clause to the Grand County Purchasing Policy
• Contracts for 2025 Grand County Fair with Snob Productions, JTS Media, and Shires Bounce Rentals
• Contract for Non-Motorized Trails Master Plan Consultant
• Public hearing for the Community Development Block Grant

The commission entered and later exited a closed session (7‑0 and 6‑0 votes). It approved the full consent agenda by a 6‑0 vote. Commissioners Hadler and Hedin passed a substitute motion to approve a media plan up to $2,500,000 (7‑0). The commission also accepted the media services contract with Madden Preprint Media, LLC (7‑0).

• Entered closed session to discuss real‑property matters (7‑0)
• Exited closed session (6‑0, Hedin abstained)
• Approved the consent agenda items (6‑0, Hadler absent)
• Approved a media plan up to $2.5 M created by Madden (7‑0)
• Accepted the media services contract with Madden Preprint Media, LLC (7‑0)

Grand County Commission

The Grand County Commission will hold a regular meeting to conduct a second public hearing on the Community Development Block Grant. The meeting will be held in person at the Grand County Commission Chambers or virtually via Zoom and YouTube.

• Second public hearing on Community Development Block Grant
• Regular meeting of the Grand County Commission
• Public comment via Zoom or in person
• Meeting held at 125 East Center Street, Moab, Utah

Airport

The Airport Board will meet to review director reports and discuss landing areas. The board will also receive reports from the County Commission, City of Moab, Travel Council, and Solar Committee.

• Discussion of landing areas
• Approval of April 7, 2025 meeting minutes
• Director's reports on safety, airport data, and projects

The Grand County Airport Board approved the minutes from the April 7, 2025 meeting. The motion was made by Jason Taylor, seconded by Bill Hawley, and carried with a 5‑0 vote. No other actions or decisions were taken at this meeting.

• Approved April 7, 2025 minutes (5-0)

Economic Opportunity Advisory Board

The Grand County Economic Opportunity Advisory Board will hear short presentations on grant applications from a range of local groups. After the presentations, the board will consider approval of minutes from the workshop meeting on 1/28/2025 and regular meetings on 1/29/2025 and 3/26/2025. The board will also discuss next steps and possible action for a special meeting.

• Grant application presentations by Arteesian, Ashtec, Community Rebuilds, Friends Of The Moab Folk Festival, Grand County EMS SSD, Moab Area Chamber Of Commerce, Moab Area Housing Task Force, Moab Brewery, Moab Golf Club, Moab Homegrown Farm, Moab Regional Hospital, Multi Mini Mount, and Castle Valley Academy
• Approval of minutes for the workshop meeting of 1/28/2025 and regular meetings of 1/29/2025 and 3/26/2025
• Discussion of next steps and possible action for a special meeting
• Public notice of special accommodation for individuals with disabilities during meetings

General

The Sand Flats Recreation Area Stewardship Committee will meet on April 29, 2025 at 3:00 pm via Zoom. Committee member Cristin Hoffine will present a rezoning application for the Raven's Rim property. The committee will vote on a letter to the Grand County Commission regarding that rezoning application.

• Presentation by Cristin Hoffine on rezoning application for Raven's Rim property
• Vote on letter to Grand County Commission concerning the Raven's Rim rezoning application
• Public comment period (Citizens to be Heard)

The SFRA Stewardship Committee reviewed the Raven's Rim rezoning application and the associated easement issues. Members recommended drafting a letter to the Grand County Commission and posting it on the county public portal before the May 6 public hearing. No formal vote or final decision was recorded.

• Recommend drafting a letter to the Grand County Commission (no vote recorded)

Planning Commission

The Grand County Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss revisions to the High Density Housing Overlay Districts and review prior meeting minutes. The session includes a joint workshop with the County Commission and a public comment period.

• Review of April 14, 2025 meeting minutes
• Joint workshop with County Commission on High Density Housing Overlay Districts
• Public comment period via phone and Zoom
• County Commission update presentation
• Discussion of general business and action items

The commission held a regular meeting on April 28, 2025. A joint workshop discussed revisions to LUC 4.7 High Density Housing Overlay Districts, but no vote or formal action was recorded. The meeting was adjourned at 6:12 PM after two commissioners left, resulting in a loss of quorum.

Grand County Commission

The Grand County Commission will meet to decide on several contracts, including airport landscaping and 2025 Grand County Fair entertainment. The body will also discuss the recruitment of a County Engineer and Planning and Zoning Director.

• Ordinance approving general rezone of McKnight Subdivision
• Independent contractor agreement with Harrison Field Services for airport landscaping
• Independent contract agreements for 2025 Grand County Fair with Sean Moon Band and Berentis Rodeo
• Award of RFP for a media agency
• Revision to Rydman Lot 16 lease with airport for hangar construction

The commission approved its consent agenda unanimously. It accepted four high‑impact special event applications for 2025‑2026. The commission awarded the media‑agency contract to Madden Media and rezoned 19.27 acres of the McKnight Subdivision to General Business.

• Approved consent agenda (6-0)
• Approved 2025 Q4 high‑impact event applications (Moab Redrok Rally, Grand Circle Trail Fest, Moab 240 Endurance Run, Moab Jeep Jamboree, Dead Horse Ultra) (6-0)
• Awarded Media Agency contract to Madden Media (5-0, Hedin abstaining, Hadler absent)
• Approved ordinance rezoning 19.27 acres of McKnight Subdivision to General Business (5-0, Martinez abstaining, Hadler absent)

Planning Commission

The Grand County Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting on April 14, 2025. Items include approval of the previous meeting minutes, a joint workshop on HDHO public infrastructure reimbursement, a County Commission update, and a public hearing on the Raven's Rim rezoning. The commission will discuss and consider approval of the rezoning request.

• Approval of meeting minutes
• Joint Workshop on HDHO Public Infrastructure Reimbursement
• County Commission update
• Raven's Rim rezoning discussion and consideration
• Public comments from citizens

The commission approved the March 24, 2025 meeting minutes with a 5‑in‑favor vote and two abstentions. It then voted 6‑in‑favor to make a recommendation to reject the Raven's Rim rezoning application, with one abstention. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved March 24, 2025 meeting minutes (5 in favor, Klaes and Hofhine abstaining)
• Recommended rejecting Raven's Rim rezoning application (6 in favor, Hofhine abstaining)
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor)

Children's Justice Center

The Advisory Board will review program statistics and receive a presentation on Four Corners Community Behavioral Health. Members will discuss the list of cases that warrant a CJC interview and potential bylaw updates.

• Presentation by Koi Cook on Four Corners Community Behavioral Health
• Discussion on cases warranting a CJC interview
• Review of bylaw updates
• Program statistics and updates from Director Andrea Noyes

Moab Tourism Advisory Board

The board will discuss and potentially act on the MOT budget, including international spending and TRT and TRCCA. Members will also review advertising campaigns and 2025 goals.

• Review and approval of proposed Spring and Fall advertising campaigns
• Budget review including international spend, TRT, and TRCCA
• Approval of MTAB 2025 goals
• Review of 2025 Media Agency, PR, and Branding RFPs
• Review of RFP for 2026 Marketing Agency

The Moab Tourism Advisory Board approved a $100,000 digital marketing budget for the spring and fall advertising campaigns, passing the motion unanimously. It also approved the board’s 2025 goals and the creation of a marketing agency RFP for FY2027, both with unanimous or 5‑0 votes. Minutes from the three prior meetings were approved, two with 5‑0 votes (one abstention) and one unanimously.

• Approved $100,000 digital marketing spend (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 board goals (unanimous)
• Approved creation and review of FY2027 marketing agency RFP by March 31, 2026 (5-0, Rebecca absent)
• Approved branding RFP with "welcoming" language (5-0, Rebecca absent)
• Approved minutes from Jan 14 2025 (5-0, Howard abstention)
• Approved minutes from Feb 11 2025 (5-0, Howard abstention)
• Approved minutes from Mar 11 2025 (unanimous)

Airport

The Grand County Airport Board will hold a regular meeting on April 7, 2025. Board members will approve the previous meeting minutes and hear the Safety and Director’s Report, the Airport Monthly Data Report, and various project updates. Several items will be discussed for possible recommendation to the County Commission, subject to approval limitations. The agenda also includes reports from the County Commission, City of Moab, Travel Council, Solar Committee, and other airport stakeholders.

• Approve previous meeting minutes
• Safety Report/Director’s Report
• Airport Monthly Data Report
• Project Reports (County Commission, City of Moab, Travel Council, Solar Committee)
• Discussion of items for recommendation to County Commission

The Grand County Airport Board approved several items, including an amended State Revitalization Grant plan (5‑0), an advertising policy (5‑0), a billboard banner purchase for $2,117 (5‑0), and a lease amendment for the Rydman property (5‑0). The amended board bylaws were also approved. No action was taken on the entrance sign size and budget item.

• Approved amended State Revitalization Grant plan (5-0)
• Approved advertising policy amendment (5-0)
• Approved $2,117 billboard banner purchase from Sign Edge (5-0)
• Approved Rydman lease amendment (5-0)
• Approved amended board bylaws (motion carried, vote not recorded)
• Approved minutes of March 3, 2025 (4-0)
• Approved minutes of February 3, 2025 (3-0-1, 1 abstention)
• No action taken on entrance sign size, materials, and budget

General

The Grand County Library Board will meet to review and consider approvals for several library policies. The board will also receive year-to-date statistics and budget summaries.

• Revised Grand County Public Library Collection Development Policy
• Grand County Public Library Computer Use Policy
• Grand County Public Library Interlibrary Loan Policy
• Proposal to change the Circulation Policy to a Library Procedure

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the Jan. 15, 2025 meeting. It also unanimously approved the revised Collection Development Policy, the Computer Use Policy, the Interlibrary Loan Policy, and changed the Circulation Policy to a library procedure. No new business or consent agenda items were considered.

• Approved Jan. 15, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved revised Collection Development Policy (unanimous)
• Approved re-approval of Computer Use Policy (unanimous)
• Approved re-approval of Interlibrary Loan Policy (unanimous)
• Changed Circulation Policy to a library procedure (unanimous)

Grand County Commission

The Grand County Commission will hold a regular meeting on April 1, 2025, in Moab. The agenda includes a public hearing on a general rezone of the McKnight Subdivision, a presentation on a Rim To Rim Community Wildfire Defense Grant, and a consent agenda containing items such as the approval of meeting minutes, bill payments, and a contract for the 2025 Grand County Fair.

• Public Hearing: General Rezone of McKnight Subdivision
• Presentation: Rim To Rim - Community Wildfire Defense Grant
• Approval: Independent Contractor Agreement for 2025 Grand County Fair
• Approval: Ratification of Contract - Mud Springs
• Approval: Letter of Support for Senator Curtis' Congressional Legislation

The Grand County Commission approved three actions: a letter to the State about billboards at 1863 N. Highway 191 (vote 6‑0), a resolution renaming the Canyonlands Health Care Service District to Canyonlands Health Care Special Service District (vote 7‑0), and a contract for Administrative Law Judge services with Catten Law, P.C. (vote 7‑0). No decision was made on the General Rezone of the McKnight Subdivision during this meeting.

• Approved letter to State on billboards at 1863 N. Highway 191 (6‑0)
• Approved resolution changing name to Canyonlands Health Care Special Service District (7‑0)
• Approved contract for Administrative Law Judge services with Catten Law, P.C. (7‑0)

Economic Opportunity Advisory Board

The Economic Opportunity Advisory Board will review and approve minutes from January and February, discuss a grant application scoring process, and set goals for 2025. The meeting will be held via Zoom and YouTube.

• Approval of minutes from January 29 and February 26, 2025
• Approval of a Letter of Support for the Moab Area Community Land Trust
• Discussion and approval of the process for the second phase of a grant application
• Discussion and approval of EOAB goals for 2025

The Economic Opportunity Advisory Board approved the January and February minutes and a letter of support for the Moab Area Community Land Trust. It also moved the top 13 grant applicants to a subcommittee and empowered that subcommittee to design the next grant stages. Finally, the board adopted its four 2025 goals, all votes passing unanimously.

• Approved Jan. 15 and Feb. 29 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for Moab Area Community Land Trust (unanimous)
• Moved top 13 grant applicants to subcommittee for further work (unanimous)
• Empowered subcommittee to design next stages of grant process (unanimous)
• Adopted 2025 Economic Opportunity Board goals (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Grand County Planning Commission will meet on March 24, 2025 to consider agenda items. The commission will approve the minutes from the March 10, 2025 meeting and receive public comments. The primary action item is the rezoning of the McKnight Subdivision from Multi‑Family Residential (MFR) to General Business (GB). Additional items include a planning staff update and a WSPO presentation.

• Approval of minutes from the March 10, 2025 meeting
• Rezoning McKnight Subdivision from MFR to GB
• Planning staff report (P & Z admin/staff update)
• WSPO presentation by Bob O'Brien
• Public comments from citizens

The commission approved the minutes from the March 10, 2025 meeting by a 5‑0 vote. It voted unanimously to send a favorable recommendation to the County Commission for rezoning the McKnight Subdivision from MFR to GB. The meeting was adjourned by a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved March 10, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Recommended rezoning McKnight Subdivision from MFR to GB to County Commission (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:02 PM (5-0)

General

The Criminal Justice Coordinating Council will hold a regular meeting on March 20, 2025 at 2:00 PM in the Grand County Commission Chambers, 125 East Center Street, Moab. The agenda lists a Call to Order, Discussion Items, and Adjournment. It also provides a notice of special accommodation for individuals with disabilities, including contact numbers for TDD and relay services. Remote participation is available via Zoom and YouTube.

• Call to Order
• Discussion Items
• Adjourn
• Notice of special accommodation for disabled participants
• Remote participation through Zoom (dial 669‑900‑6833, ID 851 7082 0571) and live YouTube stream

General

The Sand Flats Recreation Area Stewardship Committee will meet to review the 2025 budget and discuss various operational updates. The meeting includes a presentation by Anthony Ricco of Raven’s Rim.

• 2025 Budget Review
• Funding sources for paving Sand Flats Road and separated path
• Relocation of H campsites with BLM
• Falcon Climb grant award
• Proposed BLM Rope Swing and Theater project

The committee approved the toilet contract, confirming Zunich Bros. will be the contractor (the contract will be bid in 2026). It also approved an Emery Telecom contract to produce three videos for channel 6 TV. Earlier, the minutes from the December 12 meeting were approved unanimously.

• Approved toilet contract with Zunich Bros. (contract to be bid in 2026)
• Approved Emery Telecom contract for three videos on channel 6 TV
• Approved December 12 meeting minutes (unanimous vote)

Grand County Commission

The Grand County Commission will consider several items, including a request for a study on Arches National Park reservation system impacts, approval of the 2025 CIB County List, and a Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (CPACE) proposal. A key action item is a resolution to release a performance bond tied to the Country Inn & Suites Hotel. The meeting also includes a third amendment to the Love Communications independent contractor agreement and various consent‑agenda items.

• Request for a study on Arches N.P. reservation system impacts – Commissioner Martinez
• Approval of 2025 CIB County List – County Administration
• Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (CPACE) – Attorney Stephen Stocks
• Resolution authorizing release of performance bond for Country Inn & Suites Hotel – Clerk/Auditor Gabriel Woytek
• Third amendment to Independent Contractor Agreement (Love Communications) – Attorney Stephen Stocks

The Grand County Commission approved moving forward with the Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (CPACE) program by a unanimous 7‑0 vote. It also approved a 4‑3 vote to engage the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute to study the economic impacts of the Arches National Park timed‑entry reservation system. The release of a $868,894.15 performance bond for the Moab Country Inn & Suites project was approved 7‑0, and the 2025 CIB County list was postponed for later consideration.

• Approved request for Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute study on Arches reservation system impacts (4‑3)
• Postponed approval of 2025 CIB County list (no vote)
• Approved moving forward with CPACE program (7‑0)
• Approved release of $868,894.15 performance bond for Moab Country Inn & Suites (7‑0)
• No decision taken on third amendment to Love Communications contract (discussion only)

Grand County Commission

The Grand County Commission will meet to consider funding for the Grand County EMS, approve a contract for commercial property appraisals, and authorize the release of a performance bond for the Country Inn & Suites Hotel. The meeting will include a workshop on Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity training and a public hearing on the America250 resolution.

• Consideration of funding request from Grand County EMS
• Award 2025 Commercial Property Appraisal Contract
• Resolution Authorizing Release Of Performance Bond For Country Inn & Suites
• Approval of 2025 CIB County List
• Renaming The Travel Council Advisory Board The Moab Tourism Advisory Board

Moab Tourism Advisory Board

The Moab Tourism Advisory Board will review and vote on several items, including the approval of the Love Communications contract and its 2025 marketing strategy. Other topics include appointing a board representative to the Grand County Airport Board, renaming the Moab Office of Tourism, evaluating billboard opportunities, and reviewing the Contour Airlines 2025 marketing budget.

• Approve Love Communications contract and 2025 marketing/media plan
• Appointment of board representative to the Grand County Airport Board
• Renaming of the Moab Office of Tourism and related branding review
• Evaluation of billboard projects, including I‑70 and Richfield locations
• Review of Contour Airlines 2025 marketing budget and potential matching funds

Planning Commission

The Grand County Planning Commission will meet on March 10, 2025. The commission will review the Roark Subdivision in Thompson Springs, receive an update from the Moab Area Housing Task Force, and discuss training requirements under state code 17‑27‑A‑302. The agenda also includes approval of meeting minutes, a County Commission update, and a public comment period.

• Review of Roark Subdivision in Thompson Springs
• Moab Area Housing Task Force update/HDHO
• Training Requirements for 17-27-A-302 (State Code)
• Approval of meeting minutes
• County Commission update

Grand County Commission

The Grand County Commission meeting on March 4, 2025 will consider a resolution to dissolve the Thompson Springs Special Service Fire District. Other items include a library HVAC and solar panel inverter replacement, a resolution on interest allocation policy, and discussion of additional 2024 property tax abatements and cancellations. The agenda also covers a lidar acquisition project, updates to the Emergency Operations Plan, and several ordinance and resolution proposals.

• Resolution to dissolve Thompson Springs Special Service Fire District
• Library HVAC and solar panel inverter replacement
• Resolution on interest allocation policy
• Additional 2024 property tax abatements and cancellations
• Lidar acquisition project – contractor recommended by committee

Thompson Springs Special Service Fire District

The Thompson Special Service District Fire Control Board will meet to discuss the dissolution of the Thompson Springs Special Service Fire District. The meeting includes a public hearing on the dissolution and the approval of final meeting minutes.

• Public hearing regarding the dissolution of Thompson Springs Special Service Fire District
• Ratification of payment of bills
• Approval of meeting minutes

General

The Airport Board will approve the February 3rd, 2025 meeting minutes and address the Airport Director’s resignation. It will review advertising policy and bylaws revisions and consider funding requests for pavement repairs ($54,670.50) and a new Taxi Lane F ($405,308.50). The board will also receive updates on terminal foundation repairs, FAA Title VI compliance, land‑use code alignment with HB 206, and upcoming construction projects such as Taxiway A1 relocation and ramp expansion.

• Funding discussion for pavement in front of FBO hangars – estimate $54,670.50
• Funding discussion for Taxi Lane F – estimate $405,308.50
• Taxiway A1 relocation construction to start March 10, 2025
• Ramp expansion and apron reconstruction planned for late summer/fall 2025
• Advertising policy and bylaws revisions submitted by subcommittees

Economic Opportunity Advisory Board

The Economic Opportunity Advisory Board will elect its Chair, Vice‑Chair and Secretary. It will review the Economic Development Definitions adopted in March 2023. The board will consider recommendations for the Rural County and Rural Community Opportunity Grant processes and discuss related grant applications. The meeting will conclude with any future considerations.

• Election of officers (Chair, Vice‑Chair, Secretary)
• Review of Economic Development Definitions from March 2023
• Recommendations for Rural County and Rural Community Opportunity Grant process
• Discussion of Rural County Grant (RCG) application
• Discussion of Rural Communities Opportunity Grant (RCOG) application

Audit Committee

The Grand County Audit Committee will approve the minutes from the October 25, 2024 meeting and review the internal auditor's report. It will discuss and consider Request for Proposals for both an internal auditor contract and an external auditor contract. The committee will also review its bylaws and duties, and accept public comments.

• Approval of minutes from October 25, 2024
• Audit report from the internal auditor
• Internal auditor contract Request for Proposal (RFP)
• External auditor contract Request for Proposal (RFP)
• Review of the audit committee's bylaws and duties

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to review minutes from January 27, 2025, and receive an update from the County Commission Liaison. The primary focus of the meeting is a workshop on land use presented by the State Ombudsman's Office.

• Land Use 101 Workshop presented by the State Ombudsman's Office

Grand County Commission

The Grand County Commission will discuss possible action on the Transient Room Tax (TRT) proposed legislation (HB0456). Other agenda items include a grant contract for Mud Springs Trail System Phase 2, an engineering services contract for the All‑American Wash NRCS project, and a revision to the Utah Retirement Systems Tier 2 public‑safety employer contribution. The meeting also includes a consent agenda, public hearings, and various reports.

• Discussion and possible action on Transient Room Tax (TRT) Proposed Legislation (HB0456)
• Outdoor Recreation Initiative (ORI) Grant Contract for Mud Springs Trail System Phase 2
• Contract with Jones & Demille for engineering services associated with NRCS Project, All‑American Wash
• Revised Utah Retirement Systems (URS) Tier 2 Public Safety 4.73% employer contribution
• Renaming the Economic Development Department

Moab Tourism Advisory Board

The Moab Tourism Advisory Board will discuss its annual goals and a series of recommendations, including a new billboard content plan, Resolution 3406 on "Welcoming" content, and opportunities such as the Salt Lake Off‑Road & Outdoor Expo. The board will also consider requests for proposals for a public‑relations firm and a branding effort, as well as contracts for a content creator and infrastructure updates to the 25 E Center St building.

• Billboard content and messaging
• Resolution 3406 and "Welcoming" content
• RFP for public‑relations firm
• RFP for branding effort
• Infrastructure updates to 25 E Center St building (Moab Information Center)

Planning Commission

The Grand County Boundary Commission will hold a regular public meeting on February 13, 2025. Commissioners will discuss and consider new appointments and receive an update on current policy and procedure. They will also vote to approve the minutes from the February 8, 2024 meeting. The next meeting is scheduled for February 12, 2026.

• Approval of meeting minutes from February 8, 2024
• Discussion and consideration of appointments
• Update on current policy and procedure
• Future consideration: scheduling of next meeting on February 12, 2026

Moab Tourism Advisory Board

The Moab Area Travel Council Advisory Board will meet to discuss board goals, review film commission expenditures, and consider contracts for public relations and branding efforts. The agenda includes updates on marketing metrics, website design, and infrastructure for the Moab Information Center.

• Discussion of renaming the 'Tourism Office'
• Review of Film Commission Expenditures
• Consideration of a Public Relations Firm RFP
• Consideration of a Branding Effort RFP
• Infrastructure updates to 25 E Center St Building

Grand County Commission

The Grand County Commission will meet to discuss several action items, including a new ordinance for special events and a final plat for the Lance Ave Planned Unit Development. The meeting includes a training session on conditional use permits and a session for the Board of Equalization.

• Ordinance to repeal and replace Section 8.16 (Special Events) of the General Ordinances
• Resolution approving the final plat for Lance Ave Planned Unit Development (PUD)
• RFP for Lidar acquisition using Utah Local Disaster Recovery Restricted Account (LDRRA) funding
• Local consent for a hotel liquor license for Springhill Suites By Marriot
• Contract for Visa Destination Insights (VDI) with Grand County

Grand County Commission

The Grand County Commission will meet to discuss and decide on a property valuation appeal. The body will also consider whether to accept a late appeal for the same parcel.

• Acceptance of late property valuation appeal for Parcel 09-0000-0399
• Property valuation appeal for Parcel 09-0000-0399
• Approval of December 17, 2024 meeting minutes

Airport

The Grand County Airport Board will consider county funding for pavement repairs near FBO hangars and alternative funding for Taxi Lane F. The board will also discuss policy revisions and project updates for the airport.

• Consider county funding for pavement repairs near FBO hangars ($54,670.50)
• Discuss alternative funding for Taxi Lane F ($405,308.50)
• Review CNY Airport Advertising Policy revisions
• Review Airport Board Bylaws revisions
• Discuss Taxiway A1 Relocation construction timeline

Economic Opportunity Advisory Board

The Grand County Economic Opportunity Advisory Board will approve minutes from three prior meetings, interview applicants for four open positions, and discuss recommending four new board members. The board will also elect its chair and vice‑chair for 2025 and identify topics and experts for the General Plan drafting process.

• Approve November 7, 2024; November 20, 2024; and December 18, 2024 meeting minutes
• Interview applicants for one Workforce Development Representative, two Private‑Sector Representatives, and one public member
• Discuss recommendation to appoint four new members to the board
• Election of chair and vice‑chair of the board for 2025
• Discuss topics and experts to engage for General Plan drafting

Economic Opportunity Advisory Board

The Economic Opportunity Advisory Board will discuss how to allocate remaining grant funds and interview applicants for four voting positions. The board may vote to send funding recommendations to the Grand County Commission.

• Prioritization of $63,500 in Rural County Grant FY25 funds
• Review of Moab Community Childcare Proposal
• Review of City of Moab Dispersed Parking Project
• Interviews for one Workforce Development Representative, two Private-Sector Representatives, and one public member

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider changes to its bylaws and appoint a Chair and Vice Chair for 2025. The body will also review a subdivision application for Canyonlands Ranch and discuss recommended code revisions for housing.

• Canyonlands Ranch Subdivision Application staff presentation
• Recommended code revisions for housing
• Consideration of changes to bylaws
• Nomination and appointment of Chair and Vice Chair for 2025

Grand County Commission

The Grand County Commission will consider several actions, including a resolution to approve the final plat for the San Juan Planned Use Development and the adoption of Canyonlands Regional Airport civil‑rights and community‑participation plans. A workshop will address repealing and replacing Chapter 8.16 of the Special Events ordinance. The agenda also includes an easement agreement for Sand Flats Road, acceptance of an airport landscaping grant, and a public hearing on county mental‑health and substance‑use needs.

• Repeal and replace Chapter 8.16 (Special Events) of Grand County General Ordinances
• Easement Agreement – Sand Flats Road
• Resolution approving the final plat for San Juan Planned Use Development (PUD)
• Adoption of Canyonlands Regional Airport Title VI, CPP, and DBE plans
• Accept Utah Airport Revitalization Grant for airport landscaping projects

Economic Opportunity Advisory Board

The Economic Opportunity Advisory Board will present the draft "GC General Plan_ Strong And Resilient Economy Chapter W Redlines" prepared by Chris Wilson. Members will workshop feedback on the opening paragraphs, section structure, and sub‑headings. The board will develop and prioritize policy recommendations and set a timeline for the next steps. An update on the Rural County Grant FY25 award will also be provided.

• Presentation of draft "GC General Plan_ Strong And Resilient Economy Chapter W Redlines" by Chris Wilson
• Workshop to collect board feedback on opening paragraphs, section structure, and sub‑headings
• Development and prioritization of policy recommendations from the draft plan
• Determination of continued process, timeline, and due dates for the plan
• Update on Rural County Grant FY25 award

General

The Grand County Public Library Board will interview candidates for board seats and approve the minutes from the November 13, 2024 meeting. The board will review a year‑to‑date statistics summary and the 2024 budget summary. It will consider re‑approval of the board bylaws, the policy for board meeting minutes, and the library mission statement. New business includes electing board officers, discussing the conflict‑of‑interest disclosure statement and ethics pledge, and reviewing the Open and Public Meetings Act training requirement.

• Interview Library Board candidates
• Approve pending minutes for the November 13, 2024 Library Board meeting
• Review Library 2024 budget summary
• Re‑approval of Grand County Public Library Board bylaws
• Election of board officers

Children's Justice Center

The Grand County Commission will meet to receive a presentation from Four Corners Behavioral Health and a director's report on the Children's Justice Center. The body will also discuss and consider the approval of bylaws.

• Presentation by Four Corners Behavioral Health
• Director Report and CJC Update
• Review and consideration of bylaws for approval

Moab Tourism Advisory Board

The Moab Area Travel Council Advisory Board will interview applicants for three open voting member positions. The board will also discuss progress on the Discover Moab website and consider future agenda items like chair appointments.

• Interview applicants for three board vacancies
• Recommend appointment of three new board members
• Review progress on Contour Airlines advertising
• Update on Social Media Channels
• Update on Discover Moab website project plan

Planning Commission

The Grand County Planning Commission will vote on the proposed meeting schedule for 2025. Commissioners will review applications for new planning commissioners and consider updates to the commission's bylaws. The board will also discuss its goals and objectives for 2025 before adjourning.

• Approval of meeting schedule for 2025
• Consideration of planning commissioner applications
• Planning commission bylaws review
• Planning commission goals and objectives for 2025 discussion
• General business – action items, discussion and consideration of approval

Grand County Commission

The Grand County Commission will elect its 2025 chair and vice‑chair and consider several administrative actions, including a dispatch services contract, a road vacation, an advertising policy, and a resolution to withdraw support for the draft Arches National Park timed‑entry reservation system. The agenda also contains a consent agenda, approval of the Economic Development Department budget, and opportunities for public comment.

• Volunteer citizen appointment to the Noxious Weed Board
• Consideration of South Van Pelt Road vacation
• Repeal and replace Chapter 8.16 (Special Events) of the General Ordinances
• Resolution establishing an advertising policy for tourism, film, and conventions
• Withdrawal of support for the draft Arches Visitor Access and timed‑entry reservation plan

Airport

The Grand County Airport Board will consider several actions, including adopting new minimum‑standards language for hangar spacing, adopting an advertising policy, reviewing bylaws, and nominating a vice chair. It will decide whether to accept a $46,550 state grant for landscaping improvements and a dumpster enclosure, which requires no local match. Additional items include decisions on airport garage lease options, billboard advertising for flights, FAA Title VI/DBE/CPP documents, and renewal of the ARINC lease.

• Accept State Grant of $46,550 for landscaping improvements and dumpster enclosure (no local match)
• Consider cancellation of airport garage land lease or placement on edge of parking
• Approve advertising for flights on airport billboard (Discover Moab banner)
• Approve FAA‑required Title VI, DBE, and CPP documents
• Approve renewal of ARINC lease