Kanab public meetings in 2025

City Council

The City Council will discuss several public safety measures, including a Community Wildfire Preparedness Plan and structural improvements to the police station. The body will also consider a plat amendment for the Parker Subdivision and the purchase of a metal building for the Streets Department.

• Plat amendment for Parker Subdivision at 790 South 175 East to join six lots into two
• Purchase of an impact-fee-eligible metal building for Streets Department salt and equipment storage
• Structural support improvements at the Kanab City Police Station
• Adoption of the Community Wildfire Preparedness Plan for the Wildland Urban Interface
• Accounts payable vouchers totaling $1,744,444.23 across six dates from November 12 to December 9, 2025

The council approved a plat amendment that joins six lots into two in the Parker Subdivision. It also adopted amendments to the Ventana Public Infrastructure District governing documents and to the Fire Protection Agreement with Vermillion Cliffs SSD. A letter to the Lieutenant Governor’s Office clarifying Kanab’s inability to provide fire protection to the proposed Willow municipality was approved. Routine consent items and three commission appointments were also confirmed.

• Approved plat amendment for Parker Subdivision (six lots combined into two)
• Approved Resolution 12-1-25R amending the Ventana Public Infrastructure District governing documents
• Approved Resolution 12-2-25R amending the Fire Protection Agreement with Vermillion Cliffs SSD
• Approved sending a letter to the Lieutenant Governor’s Office about fire protection for Willow municipality
• Approved City Council minutes from November 18, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved accounts payable vouchers totaling $2,319,473.23 (unanimous)
• Approved appointments of Marlee Swain and Kerry Glover to the Planning Commission and Robert Houston to the Western Kane County SSD (unanimous)
• Approved routine consent items (unanimous)

Library Board

The Library Board will meet to approve November minutes and receive reports on library operations. Discussions include a new hire, training, and the submission of the annual report.

• State of the Library report by JanaLee Peay
• Review of annual report submission
• Update on new hire Sammy
• Buckwheat lecture event on Dec. 10
• Friends of the Library silent auction update

The Library Board approved the minutes from the November meeting after a motion by Calli Kelly and a second by Lois Hook. No other actions were voted on or decided during the session.

• Approved November minutes (motion by Calli Kelly, seconded by Lois Hook)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Kanab Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a preliminary plat for the Wave Subdivision and legislative changes to the Wildland Urban Interface requirements. The body will also consider a plat amendment for the Parker Subdivision.

• Public hearing on preliminary plat for the Wave Subdivision
• Plat amendment for Parker Subdivision (parcels K-365-2 through K-365-7) at 790 South 175 East
• Public hearing on text amendments for General Ordinance Section 10-600 and Land Use Ordinance Chapter 11 regarding Utah House Bill 48
• Discussion on subdivision improvements for minor subdivisions

City Council

The Kanab City Council will discuss and vote on several action items, including a minor subdivision of parcel K-17-19-Annex on HWY 89A, a resolution reviewing the November 4, 2025 municipal election returns, and the award of multiple RFPs. An ordinance amendment to Chapter 9‑Business Licenses is proposed to update special‑event regulations and permit for‑profit events citywide. Additional items include an RFP for airport pavement preservation and an acoustic assessment of the city sewer system.

• Subdivision of parcel K-17-19-Annex (approx. 850 S HWY 89A) into two commercial lots – Red Sands Geomatics/Bryant Reese
• Resolution canvassing November 4, 2025 municipal election returns
• Award of the Insurance Broker Services RFP
• Award of the Public Defender RFP
• Amendment to General Ordinance Chapter 9‑Business Licenses to allow for‑profit special events

The council approved a minor subdivision for parcel K-17-25-Annex, splitting a commercial lot into two parcels. It accepted the official canvass results of the November 4, 2025 municipal election. It selected GBS Benefits, Inc. as the city’s insurance broker for employee benefits, effective Jan 1 2026. All three actions passed with unanimous or unanimous‑like votes.

• Approved minor subdivision for parcel K-17-25-Annex (motion passed; votes: Colson Yes, Heaton Mayor Pro‑Tem, Corry Yes, Banks Yes, Chamberlain Yes)
• Approved official canvass results of the Nov 4 2025 municipal election (motion passed; votes: Colson Yes, Heaton Mayor Pro‑Tem, Corry Yes, Banks Yes, Chamberlain Yes)
• Approved selection of GBS Benefits, Inc. as city insurance broker (unanimous vote)
• Approved City Council minutes for Oct 14 and Oct 21 meetings (unanimous vote)
• Approved October accounts payable vouchers totaling $522,977.18 (unanimous vote)

Library Board

The Library Board will meet to approve August minutes and receive reports on the state of the library. Discussions include a new hire, city leadership training, and the Koha Integrated Library System migration.

• Koha Integrated Library System migration
• Report on new hire
• City Leadership training
• Silent auction donations
• Friends of the Library report

The Library Board voted to approve the minutes from the October meeting. Calli Kelly made the motion and Megan Smith seconded it. The motion passed. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved October minutes (motion by Calli Kelly, seconded by Megan Smith)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Kanab Planning Commission will approve the October 7, 2025 meeting minutes, hold a public comment period, and conduct a public hearing to discuss and recommend a text amendment to the Land Use Ordinance (Chapter 17 Single Family Zones, Chapter 19 MH‑KCR Zone, and General Ordinance Section 13) concerning dog boarding parameters in residential areas. The commission will also discuss legislative changes for Wildland Urban Interface requirements under Utah House Bill 48 and consider improvements for minor subdivisions under the city’s Subdivision Ordinances.

• Public hearing to amend Land Use Ordinance Chapter 17, Chapter 19, and Section 13 on dog boarding requirements
• Discussion of new Wildland Urban Interface requirements per Utah House Bill 48
• Discussion of minor subdivision improvements under Kanab City Subdivision Ordinances
• Approval of meeting minutes from October 7, 2025
• Public comment period (3‑minute limit per speaker)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing to discuss the creation of the Hidden Canyon Public Infrastructure District. This district is proposed to finance public infrastructure for the Hidden Canyon Development.

• Proposed aggregate debt limit of $45,000,000.00 for the district
• Proposed Board of Trustees: Jim Guthrie (6-year term), Juli Grahm (4-year term), and Jared Grahm (6-year term)
• Proposed ability for the district to issue debt repayable via special assessments and other revenues
• Public hearing on whether the requested service is needed and if it should be provided by the City or the District

The council voted to adopt Resolution 10-2-25 R, establishing the Hidden Canyon Public Infrastructure District, approving its governing documents, and appointing a three‑member Board of Trustees. The motion passed with all present members voting yes. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved Resolution 10-2-25 R creating Hidden Canyon PID, approving governing documents, and appointing Board of Trustees (Jim Guthrie 6‑yr, Juli Graham 4‑yr, Jared Graham 6‑yr) – motion passed
• Adjourned meeting – unanimous vote

City Council

The Kanab City Council will approve routine items such as September‑October accounts payable vouchers totaling $1,399,170.97 and adopt a resolution for the official city flag. Public hearings will consider amendments to the Business Licenses ordinance to permit for‑profit special events and to the Land Use ordinance to set dog‑boarding requirements in residential areas. Action items ready for vote include a zone change for parcel K-45-9 (322 E. 200 S.) from R‑1‑8 to RM, a letter approving emergency medical services under Kane County’s EMS RFP, and the city‑flag resolution. Additional discussion topics cover the Hidden Canyon Infrastructure District, the municipal airport capital‑improvement plan, 2026 city goals, a potential real‑estate exchange, and pending litigation.

• Approval of accounts payable vouchers: $720.00 (Sept 11), $176,346.39 (Sept 16), $135,884.53 (Sept 23), $38,254.37 (Sept 30), $1,048,965.41 (Oct 7)
• Public hearing: amendment to General Ordinance Chapter 9 (Business Licenses) to update special‑event regulations and allow for‑profit events
• Public hearing: amendment to Land Use Ordinance Section 13 (Police and Public Offenses) to establish dog‑boarding parameters for residential areas
• Action item: zone change of parcel K‑45‑9 at 322 E. 200 S. from R‑1‑8 (single‑family) to RM (multi‑family) – applicant Josh Beazer
• Action item: letter approving emergency medical services and patient transports pursuant to Kane County EMS RFP

Library Board

The Kanab City Library Board will approve the August meeting minutes and hear any public comments. Board members will receive reports on the State of the Library, staff training, and the Director’s Summit. The agenda includes discussion of the Koha Integrated Library System migration and updates from Friends of the Library. Several upcoming library events are also listed.

• Approval of August meeting minutes
• State of the Library report by JanaLee Peay
• Koha Integrated Library System migration discussion
• Upcoming library events (Bats, Movie, Finance, Tween, Smoke Jumping)
• Friends of the Library update by Denise Fuhrmann

The Library Board approved the August minutes after Calli Kelly moved and Lois Hook seconded; all members voted in favor. No other substantive actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved August minutes (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings to discuss a text amendment to the Land Use Ordinance concerning dog boarding requirements, a test amendment to the Business Licenses ordinance for special events, and an application to rezone parcel K-45-9 from single‑family (R-1-8) to multi‑family (RM). The meeting will also approve minutes from July 1 and September 2, 2025, and include a public comment period.

• Amend Land Use Ordinance Chapter 17 Single Family Zones, Chapter 19 MH‑KCR Zone and General Ordinance Section 13 to set dog boarding parameters.
• Amend General Ordinance Chapter 9 Business Licenses to address special events within city limits.
• Rezoning application for parcel K‑45‑9 (322 E 200 S) from R‑1‑8 (Single Family) to RM (Multi‑Family) – applicant: Josh Beazer.
• Approve meeting minutes from July 1, 2025 and September 2, 2025.
• Public comment period (3‑minute limit per speaker).

Library Board

The Library Board will meet to approve August minutes and receive a state of the library report from JanaLee Peay. The board is scheduled to conduct training on policies and review the Collection Development Policy.

• Review of Collection Development Policy
• State of the Library report by JanaLee Peay
• Friends of the Library report by Denise Fuhrmann

The board unanimously approved the August meeting minutes. The board also unanimously approved the library's Collections Development Policy. The minutes note that the recent Legends book sale has generated $600‑$700 so far, with an expected additional $200‑$300. The meeting adjourned at 5:25 pm.

• Approved August meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Collections Development Policy (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on a plat amendment at 600 E Kaneplex Road and updates to the Land Use Ordinance. The body will also vote on a zone change for the Cowboy Bunkhouse and a five-year agreement for police Taser devices.

• Proposed zone change for 220 West 300 North from Commercial (C3) to Multi-Family (RM)
• Five-year agreement with Axon for Taser 10 devices for Kanab City Police Department
• Public hearing for plat amendment at 600 E Kaneplex Road
• Approval of accounts payable vouchers totaling $395,045.56
• Proposed ordinance updates to Land Use Ordinance Chapters 15, 9, and 6

The Kanab City Council approved a rezoning of parcel K‑C‑6‑1 from Commercial (C3) to Multi‑Family (RM). It also adopted several land‑use ordinance amendments, a business‑use classification process, and a five‑year agreement to purchase Axon Taser 10 devices. All motions were passed by the council.

• Approved plat amendment for Ventana Resort Village Phase 1 & 2 (K‑13‑1‑Utah‑Annex, K‑366‑44, K‑366‑CA2)
• Approved Ordinance No. 9-1-25 O establishing business‑use classification process
• Approved zone change for parcel K‑C‑6‑1 from C3 to RM
• Approved Ordinance No. 9-3-25 O amending Site Plan Review chapter
• Approved Ordinance No. 9-4-25 O amending Parking Requirements chapter
• Approved five‑year agreement with Axon for Taser 10 devices ($47,682.65 total)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Kanab Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to discuss and recommend amendments to the city's Land Use Ordinance. The meeting focuses on modifying land use tables and clarifying the site plan review process.

• Proposed amendment to Chapter 15 regarding the process to modify land use tables
• Proposed amendment to Chapter 9 to clarify the site plan review application and review process

Library Board

The board approved the addition of an Internet policy with a 7‑0 vote. New board members Lois Hook and Michael Brundage were welcomed and their leadership was approved. The June meeting minutes were approved, noting that the July meeting had been cancelled.

• Approved Internet policy addition (7-0)
• Approved new board members Lois Hook and Michael Brundage (unanimous)
• Approved June meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Kanab City Council unanimously approved the purchase of nine vehicles for Police, Parks, and Public Works, costing $509,230. It also approved police body‑camera equipment without cloud storage, several plat amendments and an easement vacation, and adopted updates to the subdivision ordinance. Additional routine items such as the library board appointment and consent items were also approved unanimously.

• Approved purchase of nine fleet vehicles for Police, Parks, and Public Works ($509,230), unanimous vote
• Approved purchase of police body cameras without cloud storage, unanimous vote
• Approved plat amendment for Kanab Creek Ranchos Unit 2 (parcels 39‑1106, 39‑1107, 39‑1108, 39‑1148), unanimous vote
• Approved plat amendment for Kanab Creek Ranchos Unit 3 (parcels 65‑2096, 65‑2097, 65‑2098), unanimous vote
• Approved vacation of public utility easements for parcels 65‑2096, 65‑2097, 65‑2098, unanimous vote
• Adopted changes to the subdivision ordinance (Ordinance 8‑2‑25 O), unanimous vote
• Approved appointment of Michael Brundage to the Kanab Library Board, unanimous vote
• Approved consent items (minutes and accounts payable vouchers), unanimous vote

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved several recommendations to the City Council, including two plat amendments, a site‑plan approval, and a vacation of public‑utility easements. It also recommended adopting text amendments to the subdivision ordinance. The parking‑requirements amendment was continued to the next meeting for further drafting.

• Recommended plat amendment for parcels 39-1106, 39-1107, 39-1108, 39-1148 to City Council (unanimous)
• Recommended plat amendment to join parcels 65-2096, 65-2097, 65-2098 into two lots to City Council (unanimous)
• Approved site‑plan for accessory building at 48 N 200 W (unanimous)
• Recommended vacation of public‑utility easements for parcels 65-2096, 65-2097, 65-2098 to City Council (unanimous)
• Recommended adoption of subdivision ordinance Chapter 2A & 2B amendments to City Council (unanimous)
• Continued discussion of parking‑requirements ordinance amendment to next meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The council approved the July 8 meeting minutes and several routine financial items. It appointed Lois Hook to the Kanab City Library Board, approved a plat amendment for three parcels in the Vermillion Heights and Kanawood subdivision, and adopted Ordinance 7‑1‑25 O to relocate a portion of a public utility easement. Finally, the council authorized the purchase of a street sweeper for the Stormwater Fund, not to exceed $375,000.

• Approved July 8 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved accounts payable vouchers totaling $518,785.34 (unanimous)
• Appointed Lois Hook to the Kanab City Library Board (unanimous)
• Approved plat amendment for parcels U‑A‑1, K‑68‑25, K‑68‑15 (motion passed)
• Approved Ordinance 7‑1‑25 O to relocate a portion of easement for parcels U‑A‑1, K‑68‑25, K‑68‑15 (motion passed)
• Approved purchase of a street sweeper, not to exceed $375,000 (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The council approved a year‑end amendment to the FY2025 budget and adopted the FY2026 budget. An ordinance updating the city’s Consolidated Fee Schedule was adopted. A one‑year fire‑protection agreement with Kane County was approved, and staff were authorized to solicit bids for the Jacob Hamblin Park expansion.

• Approved FY2025 budget amendment (Resolution 6-5-25 R) – motion passed
• Approved FY2026 budget (Resolution 6-6-25 R) – motion passed
• Adopted updated Consolidated Fee Schedule (Ordinance 6-6-25 O) – motion passed
• Approved fire protection agreement with Kane County (Resolution 6-7-25 R) – motion passed
• Authorized staff to solicit bids for Jacob Hamblin Park expansion – motion passed
• Approved City Council minutes from June 10, 2025 – unanimous vote

Library Board

The council approved a resolution amending the FY2025 budget and a separate resolution adopting the FY2026 budget. It also adopted an ordinance updating the Kanab City Consolidated Fee Schedule and approved a one‑year fire‑protection agreement with Kane County for water‑service customers. Finally, staff were authorized to solicit bids for the Jacob Hamblin Park expansion.

• Approved FY2025 budget amendment (Resolution 6-5-25 R) – motion passed
• Approved FY2026 budget (Resolution 6-6-25 R) – motion passed
• Adopted updated Consolidated Fee Schedule (Ordinance 6-6-25 O) – motion passed
• Approved fire protection agreement with Kane County (Resolution 6-7-25 R) – motion passed
• Authorized staff to request bids for Jacob Hamblin Park expansion – motion passed

City Council

The council adopted Resolution 6-1-25 R, establishing a five‑year vehicle emergency response agreement with Kane County that includes $7,500 annual compensation for the fire department. It also approved Ordinance 6-1-25 O for a development agreement on parcel K‑321‑2, updates to the employee compensation schedule (Ordinance 6-2-25 O) and cost‑of‑living/merit adjustments (Ordinance 6-3-25 O). Additional actions included easement vacations for parcels 72‑431 and K‑193‑27/28, a plat amendment for the same parcels, and routine accounts payable vouchers, all passing with unanimous support from members present.

• Approved vehicle emergency response agreement with Kane County (unanimous)
• Approved development agreement for parcel K‑321‑2 (unanimous)
• Approved compensation schedule amendment (2.4% COLA) (unanimous)
• Approved cost‑of‑living and merit adjustments for statutory officers (unanimous)
• Approved vacation of easement for parcel 72‑431 (630 W Vance Dr.) (unanimous)
• Approved vacation of easements for parcels K‑193‑27 & K‑193‑28 (765 E Cedar Circle) (unanimous)
• Approved plat amendment adjusting lot line for parcels K‑193‑27 & K‑193‑28 (unanimous)
• Approved accounts payable vouchers totaling $709,539.49 (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The commission unanimously approved the May 6, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved positive recommendations to the City Council for a plat amendment on parcels K-193-27 and K-193-28, for the preliminary plat of Hidden Canyon Subdivision phases 5 and 8, for vacation of public utility easements on parcels K-193-27/K-193-28 and 72-431, and for a development agreement allowing a gravity‑fed sewer system on parcel K-321-2.

• Approved May 6, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved recommendation to City Council for plat amendment of parcels K-193-27 & K-193-28
• Approved recommendation to City Council for preliminary plat phases 5 & 8 of Hidden Canyon Subdivision
• Approved recommendation to City Council for vacation of easement for parcels K-193-27 & K-193-28
• Approved recommendation to City Council for vacation of easement for parcel 72-431
• Approved recommendation to City Council for development agreement allowing gravity‑fed sewer on parcel K-321-2

City Council

The council and county commission reached consensus to add a termination clause, a $900 fee per new residential unit, and a $50,000 annual contribution to the Restricted Apparatus Fund in the Fire Protection Agreement with the Vermillion Cliffs Special Service District. They also agreed to define firefighting services and set a $7,500 yearly payment from the county in the Vehicle Emergency Response Agreement. Both motions to adjourn were passed unanimously.

• Amended Fire Protection Agreement to allow district termination after two years under specified conditions (consensus)
• Added $900 fee per new residential unit to Fire Protection Agreement (consensus)
• Added $50,000 annual city contribution to district's Restricted Apparatus Fund in Fire Protection Agreement (consensus)
• Defined firefighting services in Vehicle Emergency Response Agreement (consensus)
• Set $7,500 annual county payment for firefighting services in Vehicle Emergency Response Agreement (consensus)
• Motion to adjourn passed unanimously (vote 5-0)
• Second motion to adjourn passed unanimously (vote 5-0)

City Council

The council approved several items, including the award of a $2,531,565.94 contract for airport apron and runway work, adoption of the FY2025‑2026 tentative budget, and amendments to the development agreement for Ventana Resort Village. It also approved preliminary and minor subdivision plans and updated the commercial‑zone land‑use ordinance. All motions passed, most unanimously.

• Approved consent items (April 8 minutes; vouchers $73,377.82, $432,265.85, $59,147.89) – unanimous
• Approved amendment to Ventana Resort Village development agreement (Ordinance 5‑1‑25 O) – unanimous (Heaton recused)
• Adopted tentative FY2025‑2026 budget and set public hearing for June 24, 2025 – unanimous
• Approved preliminary plat for Hidden Canyon Subdivision phases 1‑4 & 14 – unanimous
• Approved minor subdivision of parcel K‑17‑25‑Annex – unanimous
• Approved amendments to Land Use Ordinance Chapter 20 (Ordinance 5‑2‑25 O) – passed 3‑2
• Awarded airport apron and runway project contract to Advanced Construction & Design, LLC for $2,531,565.94, contingent on FAA/UDOT funding – unanimous

Library Board

The Library Board approved the minutes from the April meeting with all members in agreement. No other formal actions or votes were recorded during this session. The board discussed upcoming events and equipment plans, but those items were not decided at this meeting.

• Approved April meeting minutes (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the minutes from earlier meetings. It approved the site‑plan review for the Ace Hardware project at 850 S HWY 89A. The commission also sent positive recommendations to the City Council for a minor subdivision of the same parcel and for the Hidden Canyon Subdivision phases 1, 2, 3, 4 and 14, and it accepted amendments to the Ventana Resort Village development agreement.

• Approved meeting minutes from Feb 4, Mar 6, Apr 1 (4‑0)
• Approved Ace Hardware site plan on parcel K‑19‑13‑Annex, 850 S HWY 89A (4‑0)
• Sent positive recommendation to City Council for minor subdivision of Parcel K‑17‑25 Annex (5‑0)
• Sent positive recommendation to City Council for Hidden Canyon Subdivision phases 1‑4 and 14 (5‑0)
• Accepted amendments to development agreement for Ventana Resort Village Subdivision (5‑0)

Library Board

The board approved the library's social media policy, with all members voting in favor. The March meeting minutes were also approved unanimously. Upcoming April events were announced, and the next meeting is set for May 7, 2025.

• Approved social media policy (all in favor)
• Approved March meeting minutes (all in favor)

City Council

The council voted to vacate public utility easements on several parcels, including K-19-13-ANNEX, 65-323 & 65-309, and K-342-36/37/38. It also approved a plat amendment for the same parcels at 65-323 & 65-309. In addition, the council approved the March 11, 2025 meeting minutes and three accounts‑payable vouchers. All motions passed.

• Approved Ordinance No. 4-1-25 O vacating utility easement on parcel K-19-13-ANNEX (~850 S HWY 89A); motion passed
• Approved Ordinance No. 4-2-25 O vacating utility easements on parcels 65-323 & 65-309 (~960 W Chamberlain Dr.); motion passed
• Approved Ordinance No. 4-3-25 O vacating utility easements on parcels K-342-36, K-342-37, K-342-38 (~1635 S Creekside Dr.); motion passed
• Approved Ordinance No. 4-4-25 O vacating utility easements on parcels 65-323 & 65-309; motion passed
• Approved plat amendment for Kanab Creek Ranchos Unit 3 affecting parcels 65-323 & 65-309; motion passed
• Approved City Council minutes from March 11, 2025; unanimous vote
• Approved accounts payable vouchers: March 18 $188,106.63; March 27 $28,437.31; April 1 $102,378.24; unanimous vote

Planning & Zoning Commission

The commission approved a conditional use permit for a medium‑equipment storage site at 802 East Chinle Drive, with conditions including public‑works‑approved drainage, operating hours of 7 AM‑10 PM, driveway alignment, and required track‑out surfaces. The motion passed with a 4‑0 vote (four members in favor, none against). The commission also discussed a final plat for Ventana Resort Village Phase 2, but no recommendation or vote was recorded.

• Approved conditional use permit for 802 East Chinle Drive (4-0)
• Discussed final plat for Ventana Resort Village Phase 2 – no decision made