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Highland City public meetings in 2021

55 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Fri Dec 17, 2021 · 19:00

Library Board

Library Board Christmas party notice; no business items

This agenda is a notice of quorum for the Highland City Library Board's Christmas party, not a regular business meeting. No decisions or discussions are listed; the board is simply gathering socially at the library.

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Tue Dec 14, 2021 · 19:00

Planning Commission

Highland Planning Commission December meeting cancelled

The regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting for December 14, 2021, has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

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Thu Dec 9, 2021 · 18:00

Parks, Trails, and Tree Commission

Highland Parks, Trails, and Tree Commission meeting cancelled

The regular December 9, 2021 meeting of the Parks, Trails, and Tree Commission has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

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Wed Dec 8, 2021 · 00:00

Lone Peak Public Safety District

Lone Peak Public Safety District December meeting cancelled

The regularly scheduled Lone Peak Public Safety District Board meeting for December 8, 2021 has been cancelled. No business items are listed for discussion or decision at this meeting.

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Tue Dec 7, 2021 · 19:00

City Council

Council to award $2.88M irrigation and sewer pump station contract

The Highland City Council will hold a regular meeting with a closed session first. They will consider awarding contracts for the Murdock Irrigation Pump Station and Pheasant Hollow Sewer Lift Station ($2,877,000.90) and Culinary Well #4 ($1,439,292.00), plus several ordinances and resolutions including a parks tax, a right-of-way vacation, and a general plan amendment. Public hearings will be held on the right-of-way vacation and the general plan transportation amendment.

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Wed Dec 1, 2021 · 18:30

City Council

Highland City Council to attend Christmas party; no business items listed

This agenda is only a notice of quorum for the Highland City Council to attend the Council Christmas Party at 5400 W. Civic Center Dr, Ste 1. No official business, decisions, or discussions are scheduled for this meeting.

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Thu Nov 18, 2021 · 19:00

Library Board

Library Board to get advocacy training, discuss Christmas party

The Highland City Library Board will meet to receive training from Utah State Library's Rachel Cook, hear the director's report, and discuss the Christmas party. The agenda includes public comment, consent approval of October minutes, and no action/policy items. No meeting is scheduled for December.

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Tue Nov 16, 2021 · 19:00

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to hear General Plan amendment and 2-lot subdivision plat

The Highland Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to receive comments on two items: a staff-requested amendment to the Transportation element of the General Plan regarding external connections, and a request by Travis Maddox for approval of a Final Plat for a 2-lot subdivision at approximately 4764 W 11200 N. The meeting is scheduled for November 16, 2021, at 7:00 pm in the Highland City Council Chambers.

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Tue Nov 16, 2021 · 19:00

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to consider final plat for 2-lot Maddox Subdivision

The Highland City Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a final plat for the 2-lot Maddox Subdivision and a General Plan text amendment to discourage external road connections not already in the plan. They will also consider the 2022 meeting schedule and receive training on General Plan updates. The agenda includes routine consent items and informational communication items.

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Tue Nov 16, 2021 · 18:00

City Council

Council to certify 2021 municipal election results

The Highland City Council is holding a special session with a single action item: reviewing and formally certifying the Election Canvass Returns from the 2021 General Municipal Election. No other business is on the agenda. The meeting is procedural in nature, focused solely on election certification.

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Wed Nov 10, 2021 · 00:00

Lone Peak Public Safety District

Board to vote on $52,454 fire gear purchase and holiday pay policy change

The Lone Peak Public Safety District Board will consider approving a $52,454.84 purchase of firefighter turnout gear and equipment, a change to the fire department's holiday pay policy, the 2022 meeting schedule, and revised post-disciplinary appeals procedures. The board will also hear public comments and department reports.

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Wed Nov 3, 2021 · 18:00

Arts Council

Arts Council to elect new chair and review fall events

The Highland Arts Council is meeting to introduce and elect Phoebe Hall as the new Art Board Chairman, and to hear reports from each director on upcoming events including the Christmas Event, Children's Choir, Art Classes, Youth Theatre, and Art Club. They will also approve the minutes from the October 6, 2021 meeting. The agenda includes discussion of fall events and planning for next year's art show.

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Thu Oct 28, 2021 · 19:00

Library Board

Library Board to vote on tablet circulation policy, 2022 schedule, strategic plan

The Highland City Library Board will meet electronically to consider three action items: approving a circulation policy change for tablets, adopting a 2022 meeting schedule (monthly or bimonthly), and approving adjustments to the Long-Range Strategic Plan before final City Council approval. The board will also hear reports, discuss a Christmas party, and may enter closed session to discuss an individual's character or health.

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Tue Oct 26, 2021 · 19:00

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to weigh 424-lot Ridgeview Pod B subdivision

The Highland City Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two Ridgeview subdivisions: a 424-lot preliminary plat for Pod B and a 4-lot retail final plat, both near North County Boulevard and Canal Boulevard. They will also consider a text amendment to regulate shipping containers in the Development Code. A training on the General Plan is scheduled for discussion only.

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Tue Oct 26, 2021 · 19:00

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to hear 424-lot subdivision, commercial plat, shipping container code

The Highland Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to receive comments on three items: a preliminary plat for a 424-lot residential subdivision and a 4-lot commercial subdivision, both by The Boyer Company near North County Blvd and Canal Blvd, and a proposed addition to the Highland City Development Code regarding shipping containers. The commission will take public input before deciding on these requests.

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Wed Oct 20, 2021 · 00:00

Lone Peak Public Safety District

Board to discuss ethics statement, holiday pay, and disciplinary appeal changes

The Lone Peak Public Safety District Board will hold a regular meeting with discussions on implementing an ethical behavior statement (as recommended by the State Auditor), amendments to holiday pay/leave and the disciplinary action appeal process, and receive department reports from police and fire. The board may also enter closed session for pending litigation. No formal action is scheduled on the discussion items.

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Tue Oct 19, 2021 · 19:00

City Council

Council to consider $550K lot sale, $129K streetscape funding, and property disposal

The Highland City Council will hold a public hearing and consider several actions, including selling a residential lot at 5401 West Pebble Lane for $550,000, approving additional funding for the Adonis Drive streetscape project, and disposing of surplus property in Pheasant Hollow subdivision. They will also discuss a proposed lease with Utah Surf Athletic Club for soccer fields at Mountain Ridge Park and review fund balances. The meeting includes routine consent items and informational updates.

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Wed Oct 13, 2021 · 00:00

Lone Peak Public Safety District

Lone Peak Public Safety District meeting cancelled

The regularly scheduled Lone Peak Public Safety District Board meeting for October 13, 2021 has been cancelled. No items are scheduled for discussion or decision at this meeting.

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Thu Oct 7, 2021 · 18:30

City Council

City Council may attend candidate debate

This agenda is a notice of quorum, not a regular business meeting. The Highland City Council may attend the 2021 General Municipal Candidate Debate at 5400 W. Civic Center Dr, Ste 1. No decisions or discussions are listed.

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Wed Oct 6, 2021 · 18:00

Arts Council

Highland Arts Council to introduce new board candidates and plan fall events

The Highland Arts Council is meeting to introduce three candidates for the Art Board and to discuss fall events. Directors will report on children's choir, art classes, youth theatre, art club, and graphics, and the group will consider ideas for next year's art show.

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Tue Sep 28, 2021 · 19:00

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to consider final plat for 2-lot Maddox Subdivision

The Highland City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider final plat approval for the Maddox Subdivision, a proposed 2-lot single-family subdivision with a remnant parcel at approximately 4764 W 11200 N. The commission will also discuss a possible Development Code amendment to regulate shipping containers, but no action will be taken on that item. The agenda includes consent items and communication updates.

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Thu Sep 23, 2021 · 19:00

Library Board

Library Board to consider updated strategic plan and hiring financial auditor

The Highland City Library Board will consider approving an updated long-range strategic plan and engaging a financial auditor to analyze future funding challenges. The board will also discuss its upcoming presentation to the City Council. The agenda includes routine consent items and reports.

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Tue Sep 21, 2021 · 18:00

City Council

Council to consider selling surplus land, buying vehicle, and updating COVID policies

The Highland City Council will hold a work session on Mountain Ridge Park followed by a regular session covering routine consent items, an ordinance on property disposal, a channel easement and reconstruction project, playground equipment for Highland Glen Park, and a discussion on open space fee funds. Most items are administrative or legislative actions, with no major policy debates expected.

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Wed Sep 8, 2021 · 00:00

Lone Peak Public Safety District

Board to consider buying 3 police interceptors and declaring fire surplus

The Lone Peak Public Safety District Board will hold a regular meeting on September 8, 2021, to consider surplus fire property, approve a bid for three 2022 Ford Explorer Police Interceptors, and hear department reports. The board may also enter closed session to discuss pending litigation. The agenda includes routine items such as approving prior meeting minutes and introducing a new deputy fire chief.

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Tue Sep 7, 2021 · 19:00

City Council

Council to consider $523,160 sewer project bid and ARPA funding for park

The Highland City Council will hold a regular session with several action items, including approving a $523,160 bid for the Victor's View Gravity Sewer Project, purchasing three F-150 trucks for the city fleet, and deciding on using ARPA funds for Mountain Ridge Park. They will also hold a public hearing on vacating right-of-way in the Sienna Subdivision and discuss a minor amendment to the Ridgeview Planned Development District. The meeting includes presentations on the water situation, new staff introductions, and an update on Dry Creek Lake Park.

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Wed Sep 1, 2021 · 18:00

Arts Council

Highland Arts Council to introduce Art Board candidates and plan fall events

The Highland Arts Council is meeting to introduce candidates for the Art Board and discuss fall events. Directors will report on programs including the Children's Choir, art classes, youth theatre, and art club. The meeting is open to the public.

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Thu Aug 26, 2021 · 19:00

Library Board

Library Board to consider easing proof-of-residency rules for library cards

The Highland City Library Board will consider amending its Physical Item Circulation Policy to specify acceptable proof of residency for library cards, responding to challenges faced by adults living with parents or friends. The board will also discuss appointing committees for the City Council annual report and strategic plan updates, and review a new board applicant. A closed session is scheduled to discuss an individual's character or competence.

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Wed Aug 25, 2021 · 18:30

City Council

Highland City Council to hold closed session on personnel, litigation

The Highland City Council is meeting in a special session that consists solely of a closed session. The council may discuss the character, professional competence, or physical or mental health of an individual, as well as pending or reasonably imminent litigation. No public action or decision is scheduled on the agenda.

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Tue Aug 24, 2021 · 18:00

City Council

Council to certify primary election results and nominate four candidates for general election

The Highland City Council will meet in special session to formally certify the official canvass returns from the August 10, 2021 primary municipal election. They will declare the four candidates with the highest vote counts—Scott L. Smith, Jerry Abbott, Colby Gibson, and Sarah D. Petersen—as nominees for the November 2, 2021 general election. The agenda contains only this single action item.

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Tue Aug 17, 2021 · 19:00

City Council

Highland City Council to consider ARPA funds, trail funding, and speed sign purchase

The Highland City Council will hold a regular session with several administrative and legislative items. They will consider a purchase contract for a digital radar speed sign and trailer, funding for the Mitchell Hollow Trail, and discuss allocation of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. The agenda also includes a public hearing on a text amendment to the Development Code regarding Guarantee of Performance, and consent items including a final plat for a 10-lot subdivision.

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Thu Aug 12, 2021 · 18:00

Parks, Trails, and Tree Commission

Highland Parks, Trails, and Tree Commission meeting cancelled

The regular meeting of the Parks, Trails, and Tree Commission scheduled for August 12, 2021, at 6:00 pm has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

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Wed Aug 11, 2021 · 00:00

Lone Peak Public Safety District

Lone Peak Public Safety District board to hold closed session on personnel, litigation

The Lone Peak Public Safety District Board is holding a regular meeting with a single agenda item: a possible closed session to discuss an individual's character, competence, or health, and pending or imminent litigation, as allowed by Utah law. No other business is listed, so the meeting is otherwise procedural.

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Wed Aug 4, 2021 · 18:00

Arts Council

Highland Arts Council meeting cancelled

The Highland Arts Council meeting scheduled for August 4, 2021, has been cancelled. The agenda contains only cancellation notice and standard participation information, with no items for discussion or decision.

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Tue Aug 3, 2021 · 19:00

City Council

Council to decide on RAP tax ballot, Canal Blvd road work, property sales

The Highland City Council will hold public hearings and consider several administrative items, including a potential Recreation, Arts, and Parks (RAP) tax on the 2021 ballot, a change order for road rehabilitation on Canal Boulevard, and the sale of public property. The agenda also includes plat approvals, a site plan for an office building, and a discussion on ARPA funding allocation.

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Tue Jul 27, 2021 · 19:00

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to hear three items: subdivision, conditional use permit, code amendment

The Highland Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on July 27, 2021, to receive comments on three items: a 1-lot subdivision request by Millhaven Development, a conditional use permit and site plan request by Patterson Development, and a staff-proposed amendment to the Development Code regarding bonding and performance guarantees for site improvements.

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Thu Jul 22, 2021 · 19:00

Library Board

Library Board to vote on going fine-free and officer elections

The Highland City Library Board will elect officers for 2021-2022, consider a bylaw change to eliminate standing committees in favor of ad hoc committees, and discuss a proposal to eliminate library fines. The board will also discuss extending a feasibility study and prepare a presentation for the City Council.

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Tue Jul 20, 2021 · 19:00

City Council

Council to consider urban deer program renewal, surplus property, and fire code updates

The Highland City Council will hold a public hearing on renewing the Urban Deer Control Plan for 2021-2024, review a resolution designating orphan properties for disposal, and consider consent items including a temporary construction easement for the Victor View Gravity Sewer line, a fire code amendment, and declaring surplus property in Pebble Lane Estates. Presentations will cover the Highland Fling, pressurized irrigation, and open space maintenance.

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Thu Jul 15, 2021 · 19:00

City Council

City Council to attend municipal election candidate debate

The Highland City Council is holding a quorum notice for a candidate debate for the Highland Municipal Election. The meeting is scheduled for July 15, 2021, at 7:00 pm at the Highland City offices. No other business is listed on the agenda.

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Wed Jul 14, 2021 · 19:00

City Council

Town hall with Rep. John Curtis; meet the mayor

This is a notice of quorum, not a regular business meeting. The City Council may attend a town hall meeting hosted by Congressman John Curtis at Highland City offices, followed by a 'Meet the Mayor' event. No formal decisions or discussions are listed on the agenda.

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Wed Jul 14, 2021 · 00:00

Lone Peak Public Safety District

Lone Peak Public Safety District meeting cancelled

The regularly scheduled Lone Peak Public Safety District meeting for July 14, 2021 has been cancelled. No business will be conducted at this meeting.

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Thu Jul 8, 2021 · 18:00

Parks, Trails, and Tree Commission

Highland Parks, Trails, and Tree Commission meeting cancelled

The regular meeting of the Parks, Trails, and Tree Commission scheduled for July 8, 2021, at 6:00 pm has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

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Wed Jul 7, 2021 · 18:00

Arts Council

Highland Arts Council meeting cancelled

The Highland Arts Council meeting scheduled for July 7, 2021, has been cancelled. The agenda contains only cancellation notice and standard administrative information.

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Tue Jul 6, 2021 · 19:00

City Council

Council to consider ADU and conditional use ordinance changes, property purchase

The Highland City Council will hold public hearings on three ordinance amendments to align with state laws, including accessory dwelling units (HB 82) and conditional use and parcel boundary procedures (HB 409). They will also consider a property purchase agreement with Gregory Rowe and a reimbursement agreement with Utah County for land at SR92 and North County Boulevard, plus a utility easement for the Victor View Gravity Sewer line. The meeting includes a work session with DR Horton and a discussion on playground equipment for Mountain Ridge.

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Thu Jun 24, 2021 · 19:00

Library Board

Library Board to recommend reducing board size to 7 or 6 members

The Highland City Library Board will consider recommending to the City Council that the number of board seats be reduced from nine to seven or six, due to three unfilled seats and light committee workloads. The board will also discuss recruitment for new members and hear reports from the director and Friends of the Library.

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Tue Jun 22, 2021 · 19:00

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to hold public hearings on code updates for ADUs, lot adjustments, and conditional uses

The Highland City Planning Commission will hold three public hearings to consider text amendments to the Development Code, aligning with state House Bills 409 and 82. These amendments address parcel boundary adjustments, lot line adjustments, plat amendments, accessory dwelling units, and conditional use procedures. The commission will take action on each item after the hearings.

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Thu Jun 17, 2021 · 00:00

Lone Peak Public Safety District

Lone Peak Public Safety District board to hold closed session on personnel matter

The Lone Peak Public Safety District Board is meeting for a regular session, with the only listed action being a possible closed session to discuss an individual's character, professional competence, or physical or mental health, as permitted by Utah law. No other business items are on the agenda.

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Tue Jun 15, 2021 · 19:00

City Council

Highland City Council to adopt FY2022 budget, fee schedule, and tax rate

The Highland City Council will hold public hearings and consider adopting the final FY2020-2021 budget amendments, the FY2021-2022 budget, the FY2022 fee schedule, and the certified tax rate (no tax increase). They will also consider a $108,000 transfer from the Pressurized Irrigation Fund to the General Fund, approve a crack sealing contract, and adopt policies on orphan property disposal.

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Thu Jun 10, 2021 · 18:00

Parks, Trails, and Tree Commission

Highland Parks, Trails, and Tree Commission meeting cancelled

The regular meeting of the Parks, Trails, and Tree Commission scheduled for June 10, 2021 at 6:00 pm has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

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Wed Jun 9, 2021 · 00:00

Lone Peak Public Safety District

Lone Peak Public Safety District June 9 meeting cancelled

The regularly scheduled meeting of the Lone Peak Public Safety District on June 9, 2021 has been cancelled. No business will be conducted at this meeting.

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Wed Jun 2, 2021 · 18:00

Arts Council

Highland Arts Council to plan events, get open meetings training

The Highland Arts Council is meeting to discuss restarting arts events, focusing on the Highland Fling and Art Show, and to receive training on open and public meetings. Directors will report on programs including the Children's Choir, Art Classes, Youth Theatre, and Art Club.

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Tue Jun 1, 2021 · 19:00

City Council

Highland City Council to consider road treatment contracts totaling $283,735

The Highland City Council will hold public hearings on two Development Code amendments (noise in commercial zones, and sports/fitness uses), consider adopting an Orphan Property Disposal Policy and related ordinance, and discuss the State Auditor's Fraud Risk Assessment. Consent items include approving two road treatment contracts: $219,829.63 to Holbrook Asphalt Co. and $63,905.74 to Morgan Pavement. Presentations cover solid waste software, water update, legislative updates, and introduction of the new City Engineer.

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Thu May 27, 2021 · 19:00

Library Board

Library Board to approve FY2022 budget and disability loan extension

The Highland City Library Board will vote on the final FY2022 budget and a policy change allowing patrons with disabilities to request a longer initial loan period. The board will also hear reports from the director, a feasibility study, and the Friends of the Library, and discuss recruiting new members and staffing a booth at the Cedar Hills Family Fair.

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Thu May 27, 2021 · 18:00

City Council

City Council may attend D.R. Horton open house

The Highland City Council is giving notice that it may attend an open house hosted by D.R. Horton at the city offices. No formal decisions or discussions are listed on the agenda; it is a procedural notice of a possible quorum.

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Wed May 26, 2021 · 00:00

Lone Peak Public Safety District

Board to adopt FY2021-2022 budget and final FY2020-2021 amendments

The Lone Peak Public Safety District Board will hold public hearings and vote on final budget amendments for FY2020-2021 and adoption of the FY2021-2022 budget. They will also consider agreements for School Resource Officers with Alpine School District and participation in the Utah County Mobile Field Force. Discussions include wildland deployment plans and the annual fraud risk assessment.

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Tue May 25, 2021 · 19:00

Planning Commission

Highland Planning Commission to hear noise and use amendments

The Highland City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on May 25, 2021, to receive comments on two proposed amendments to the Development Code. The first amendment addresses noise nuisance in commercial zones, and the second clarifies definitions and permissible uses for sports, fitness, and social dances in the Town Center Overlay and CR Zone.

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