Moab public meetings in 2023

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider the conditional approval of a site plan for the Red Rock Flats Apartments. The body will also review a recommendation for a minor subdivision at 943 South Main Street.

• Planning Resolution 08-2023: Site plan for Red Rock Flats Apartments Phase I at 1480/1490 South Highway 191
• Resolution 02-2024: South Place Minor Subdivision at 943 South Main Street

City Council

The Moab City Council will vote on several resolutions and ordinances, including adopting the 2023 Parks & Recreation Master Plan, the 2023 Sustainability Action Plan, and the Grand County Multi-Jurisdictional All Hazard Mitigation Plan. They will also consider an ordinance to update outdoor lighting regulations for Dark Sky certification, amend the Audit Committee's composition, approve mayoral appointments, and award a contract for the Kane Creek Boulevard Reconstruction Project. The agenda includes routine items like the November budget report, meeting schedules, minutes, and bill approvals.

• Resolution 27-2023: Adopt 2023 Moab Parks & Recreation Master Plan
• Resolution 28-2023: Adopt 2023 Sustainability Action Plan
• Resolution 29-2023: Adopt Grand County Multi-Jurisdictional All Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Ordinance 2023-14: Update outdoor lighting code for Dark Sky certification
• Contract award to Hank Williams, Inc. for Kane Creek Boulevard Reconstruction Project

City Council

The Moab City Council will consider Resolution 26-2023 to adopt the 2023 Moab Area Affordable Housing Plan Update, which updates Appendix A of the city's General Plan. The plan, prepared by the Moab Area Housing Task Force, analyzes housing needs and sets goals through 2030. The council may approve, continue, or deny the resolution.

• Resolution 26-2023 to adopt the 2023 Moab Area Affordable Housing Plan Update
• Plan updates Appendix A of the City of Moab General Plan
• Housing plan covers demographic, employment, and housing stock analysis through 2030
• Council also discussed a letter supporting permanent Timed Entry System at Arches National Park

City Council

The Moab City Council is holding a regular meeting with an early start, beginning with a workshop on the Parks and Recreation Master Plan. The agenda includes a presentation from the National Park Service on the Arches National Park timed entry system, followed by consent agenda items and general business, including a comment letter on the Manti-La Sal National Forest plan and an ordinance update on water-efficient landscaping. The meeting also includes a closed session to discuss pending litigation.

• Workshop: Parks and Recreation Master Plan review
• Presentation: Arches National Park Timed Entry System update
• Approval of bills totaling $597,727.95
• Comment letter on Manti-La Sal National Forest draft land management plan
• Ordinance 2023-15 amending landscaping code and water feature wind shut-off requirements

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on updating the affordable housing plan and outdoor lighting regulations. The body will also consider a sustainability action plan and a letter of support for dispersed parking amenities.

• Resolution 26-2023: 2023 Moab Area Affordable Housing Plan Update
• Ordinance 2023-14: Amendments to outdoor lighting regulations for International Dark Sky Association Certification
• Resolution 28-2023: 2023 Sustainability Action Plan
• 2023 RCOG City of Moab Dispersed Parking Amenities Letter of Support

Planning Commission

The Moab Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider approval of Ordinance 2023-15, which amends the Water-Efficient Landscaping Ordinance (WELO) to fix referencing discrepancies and refine water feature wind shut-off requirements. They will also consider adopting the 2023 Moab Parks & Recreation Master Plan via Resolution 27-2023, and hold a workshop on updating the Moab Outdoor Lighting Ordinance (MOLO) to meet International Dark Sky Association certification standards.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 2023-15 (WELO update)
• Consideration of Resolution 27-2023 adopting the 2023 Parks & Recreation Master Plan
• Workshop on MOLO update (Ordinance 2023-14) for Dark Sky certification
• Approval of October 12, 2023 meeting minutes

City Council

The Moab City Council will hold a regular meeting with public comments, department updates, and a consent agenda. Key items include approving a comment letter on the Manti-La Sal National Forest draft plan, a task order for the Mill Creek watershed project, and adopting the 2023 Moab Area Affordable Housing Plan Update. The meeting also includes closed sessions for litigation and real property discussions.

• Approval of bills totaling $589,894.10
• Comment letter on Manti-La Sal National Forest draft land management plan
• Task order with Hansen, Allen & Luce for Mill Creek NRCS Emergency Watershed Protection Project
• Adoption of 2023 Moab Area Affordable Housing Plan Update
• Closed sessions for litigation and real property negotiations

Planning Commission

The Moab Planning Commission will consider the 2023 Moab Area Affordable Housing Plan Update, prepared by the Moab Area Housing Task Force, and hold workshops on proposed amendments to water-efficient landscaping and outdoor lighting (Dark Sky) ordinances. The meeting includes public comment, approval of the September 14, 2023 minutes, and discussion of future agenda items.

• Presentation and possible action on 2023 Moab Area Affordable Housing Plan Update
• Workshop on water-efficient landscaping ordinance update (Ordinance 2023-08) adding water feature regulations
• Workshop on outdoor lighting Dark Sky ordinance update (Ordinance 2019-03) for International Dark Sky Association certification
• Approval of September 14, 2023 regular meeting minutes

City Council

The Moab City Council is holding a special workshop meeting that consists entirely of an executive (closed) session. The closed session is for strategy discussions about the purchase, exchange, or lease of real property, the sale of real property, and reasonably imminent or pending litigation. No public decisions or discussions are on the agenda.

• Executive (closed) session on real property purchase, exchange, or lease
• Executive (closed) session on real property sale
• Executive (closed) session on reasonably imminent or pending litigation

City Council

The Moab City Council will hold a regular meeting with public comments, presentations, and a consent agenda. Key items include approving bills totaling $1,113,538.18, a proclamation for Indigenous Peoples Day, and several general business items such as a renewable energy agreement, declaring city property surplus, awarding a construction contract for the Downtown Dispersed Parking Project, and an encroachment license for 98 Center, LLC. The meeting will also include a closed session to discuss pending litigation.

• Approval of bills against the City of Moab in the amount of $1,113,538.18
• Consideration of Resolution 25-2023 declaring certain city-owned property as surplus
• Contract award to Kilgore Companies (LeGrand Johnson) for the Downtown Dispersed Parking Project
• Consideration of an encroachment license agreement for 98 Center, LLC
• Indigenous Peoples Day 2023 Proclamation

City Council

The Moab City Council is holding a special workshop meeting, the main purpose of which is to enter into an executive (closed) session to discuss the purchase, exchange, or lease of real property, as well as the sale of real property. No public decisions or discussions are listed on the agenda; the meeting is solely for these closed-door strategy sessions.

• Executive session to discuss purchase, exchange, or lease of real property
• Executive session to discuss sale of real property

City Council

The Moab City Council will consider adopting the FY 2023-2024 Strategic Plan, award contracts for community engagement and a water collection box project, grant an easement to Rocky Mountain Power, and amend the industrial zoning code to allow self-storage and kennels. They will also hear updates on transit, budget closeout, and grant opportunities, and hold a closed session on pending litigation.

• Resolution 14-2023 adopting the FY 2023-2024 Strategic Plan
• Contract award to David Evans and Associates for on-call community engagement services
• Contract award to Jackson Excavation for Spring #2 Collection Box Improvements Project
• Easement to Rocky Mountain Power for Well No. 12
• Ordinance 2023-13 amending I-1 Industrial zoning to permit self-storage and kennels

Planning Commission

The Moab Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider adopting Ordinance 2023-13, which amends the I-1 Industrial Zoning District to relax requirements for self-storage warehouses and add kennels as a permitted use. The commission will also discuss possible amendments to outdoor lighting rules for Dark Sky standards and other potential code changes.

• Public hearing and adoption vote on Ordinance 2023-13 (I-1 zoning text amendment)
• Relax zoning requirements for self-storage warehouse developments
• Add permitted use for indoor/outdoor kennels in I-1 district
• Discussion of amendments to outdoor lighting requirements (Dark Sky update)
• Approval of minutes from August 21, 2023 special meeting

Planning Commission

The Moab Planning Commission is holding a public hearing on Ordinance No. 2023-13, which would amend the Moab Municipal Code to relax zoning requirements for self-storage warehouse developments and add kennels (indoor/outdoor) as a permitted use in the I-1 Industrial Zoning District. The commission will hear public comments before making a recommendation to the City Council.

• Public hearing on Ordinance No. 2023-13 amending MMC Section 17.36.020
• Relax zoning requirements for self-storage warehouse developments in I-1 district
• Add permitted use for kennels (indoor/outdoor) in I-1 district
• Citizens to Be Heard: comments due by 5:00 pm, limit 400 words

City Council

The Moab City Council will hold a public hearing on issuing up to $4.5 million in sales tax revenue bonds and consider several contracts and ordinances, including a roadway chip seal project, a pre-annexation agreement amendment, a water-efficient landscaping ordinance, an EV charging station agreement, and a settlement with two hospitality companies. The meeting also includes routine items like minutes approval and a $1.56 million bills list.

• Public hearing on $4.5M sales tax revenue bonds, Series 2023
• Contract award to Legrand Johnson for 2023 Roadway Chip Seal Coat Project
• Adoption of amendments to 1082 S Hwy 191 Shumway Pre-Annexation Agreement
• Ordinance 2023-08: water-efficient landscaping standards (new Chapter 17.10)
• Settlement agreement with Ensign Hospitality and Moab Hospitality

City Council

The Moab City Council will hold a regular meeting with a workshop on a proposed water-efficient landscaping ordinance, followed by public comments and consent agenda items. The council will also consider resolutions on school resource officers and meeting rules, a pre-annexation agreement, a construction contract, and a code amendment on screening and buffering.

• Water-Efficient Landscaping Ordinance 2023-08 (workshop)
• Resolution 21-2023: Interlocal agreement with Grand County School District for School Resource Officers
• Cash commitment letter for High Hazard Detention Basin Project scoping
• Resolution 20-2023: Rules of Order and Procedure for City Council meetings
• Contract award to Country Wide Builders for WRF Utility Vehicle Garage project

The City Council approved a construction contract for a utility vehicle garage and a pre-annexation agreement for a property on Hwy 191. Council also adopted new rules of order for meetings and updated screening and buffering code amendments. A workshop was held to discuss a draft Water-Efficient Landscaping Ordinance.

• Awarded WRF Utility Vehicle Garage construction contract to Country Wide Builders for $430,435.00 (5-0)
• Approved pre-annexation agreement for 1082 S HWY 191 Shumway (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 20-2023 establishing rules of order and procedures for City Council meetings (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2023-12 clarifying screening and buffering requirements for multi-household dwellings (5-0)
• Approved interlocal agreement for Moab police officers to serve as school resource officers (5-0)
• Authorized cash commitment letter for high hazard detention basin project scoping (5-0)
• Approved bills against the City of Moab totaling $766,726.38 (5-0)
• Approved suicide prevention and awareness month proclamation (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Moab Planning Commission will consider approving findings and conclusions for the remanded Cottonwood Condominiums site plan, and hold a public hearing on Ordinance 2023-12 to clarify screening and buffering requirements for multi-household dwellings. The meeting also includes time for citizen comments and approval of prior minutes.

• Approval of findings for Cottonwood Condominiums site plan (Resolution 02-2023)
• Public hearing on Ordinance 2023-12 amending MMC sections 17.20, 17.21, 17.27, 17.30, 17.48, 17.51
• Citizens to Be Heard (comments due by 5:00 pm, 400-word limit)
• Approval of minutes from July 14, 2023 special meeting

The Commission approved findings for a remanded site plan for the Cottonwood Condominiums. It also recommended that City Council approve an ordinance clarifying screening and buffering requirements for multi-household dwellings.

• Approved July 14, 2023 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved findings and conclusions for the remanded Level II Site Plan for Cottonwood Condominiums (4-0)
• Recommended approval to City Council for Ordinance 2023-12 regarding multi-household dwelling screening and buffering requirements (4-0)

City Council

The City Council authorized the issuance of sales tax revenue bonds and a grant agreement for the Kane Creek Boulevard Reconstruction Project. Council also approved several appointments and city bills. A proposal for new council rules of order was tabled for further review.

• Approved issuance of up to $4,500,000 in sales tax revenue bonds for Kane Creek Boulevard Reconstruction (5-0)
• Authorized Mayor to sign grant agreement with Utah Department of Workforce Services for Kane Creek Boulevard Reconstruction (5-0)
• Approved appointment of Carolyn Conant and Machael Layton to the Planning Commission (5-0)
• Approved city bills totaling $726,531.86 (5-0)
• Tabled Resolution 20-2023 regarding rules of order and procedure for City Council meetings (5-0)
• Approved July 25, 2023, Regular Meeting minutes (5-0)

City Council

City Council adopted Ordinance 2023-11 to update the city's master fee schedule and approved a contract with Rim to Rim Restoration for riparian planning. The council also approved over $1.5 million in bills and ratified comments on the UDOT Long Range Transportation Plan.

• Adopted Ordinance 2023-11 updating the Master Fee Schedule (4-0)
• Approved contract award to Rim to Rim Restoration for Mill and Pack Creek Riparian & Stewardship Plan (unanimous)
• Approved $1,531,784.98 in bills against the City of Moab (4-0)
• Ratified comments regarding UDOT Long Range Transportation Plan (4-0)
• Approved minutes for June 27, 2023, Regular Meeting (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Moab Planning Commission will hold a special meeting to consider a remanded Level II site plan for the Cottonwood Condominiums 2022 project at 214 South 200 East. The item was remanded by an appeal determination, and the commission may grant conditional approval. The agenda includes extensive exhibits, including architectural, landscaping, and civil plans.

• Consideration and possible conditional approval of the remanded Level II site plan for Cottonwood Condominiums 2022 at 214 South 200 East
• Review of architectural and landscaping amendments to the site plan submittal
• Review of landscaping elements narrative submittal
• Review of remanded Planning Resolution No. 02-2023 for the Cottonwood Condominiums site plan
• Approval of minutes from the June 22, 2023 regular meeting

The Planning Commission conditionally approved the remanded Level II Site Plan for the Cottonwood Condominiums at 214 South 200 East. Approval requires the applicant to address comments from the Planning Director regarding condominium platting and lighting design before building permits or occupancy are granted.

• Approved June 22, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Conditionally approved remanded Level II Site Plan for Cottonwood Condominiums at 214 S 200 E (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council approved a five-year update for the future design of the Moab UMTRA tailings pile site, which includes plans for an events center and transportation hub. Council also approved a lot line adjustment for Ute Circle and processed over $1.2M in bills.

• Approved bills against the City of Moab totaling $1,267,622.24 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 22-2023 for lot line adjustment at 430 & 436 Ute Circle (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 19-2023 supporting the 2023 community vision update for the Moab UMTRA project site (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Moab Planning Commission will consider Ordinance No. 2023-08, which would amend the municipal code to add water-efficient landscaping standards with review and approval procedures. They will also discuss a proposed text amendment to clarify screening and buffering requirements. The meeting includes public comment and approval of the June 8, 2023 minutes.

• Ordinance No. 2023-08: Amends Moab Municipal Code Sections 17.06, 17.09, and creates Chapter 17.10 for water-efficient landscaping standards
• Discussion on clarifying screening and buffering requirements in MMC 17.06.020, 17.09.400, 17.67.030, 17.67.060, and 17.48.020
• Public comment period (Citizens to Be Heard) with 400-word limit, submissions due by 5:00 pm on meeting day
• Approval of minutes from June 8, 2023 regular meeting

The Planning Commission unanimously recommended that City Council approve Ordinance 2023-08 to establish water-efficient landscaping standards. The recommendation includes new requirements for Water Sense labeled fixtures and Energy Star appliances in new residential and commercial lodging units.

• Approved June 8, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended Ordinance 2023-08 for water-efficient landscaping standards to City Council (unanimous)
• Recommended adding subsection 17.09.660 for indoor water conservation and Energy Star appliances in new units to City Council (unanimous)
• Appointed Commission Member Tatton as Vice Chair

City Council

The Council approved the annexation of property at 1480 South Highway 191 for a proposed workforce housing and retail project. Other key actions included adopting the fiscal year 2023-2024 budget and approving a minor subdivision at Marcus Court.

• Approved Ordinance 2023-10 for annexation of 1480 South Highway 191 (4-1)
• Adopted Resolution 16-2023 for the fiscal year 2023-2024 budget (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 18-2023 for Marcus Court Minor Subdivision at 347 Marcus Court (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including May 23, 2023 minutes and $445,336.55 in bills (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Moab Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting with several action items, including conditional approval of the Jasper @ Mill Creek Apartments site plan, annexation of properties at 1480 and 1490 South Highway 191, and a shared parking agreement for the Radcliffe Hotel. They will also discuss residential/commercial district inversion, community services permitted uses, and home occupations.

• Conditional approval of Jasper @ Mill Creek Apartments Level II Site Plan at 1537 Mill Creek Drive
• Annexation of 1480 and 1490 South Highway 191 (Shamrock Communities)
• Shared parking agreement for Radcliffe Hotel at 471 and 481 S Main Street
• Discussion on residential vs. commercial district inversion and home occupations

The Commission conditionally approved a site plan for the Jasper at Mill Creek Apartments and a shared parking agreement for the Radcliffe Hotel. It also recommended the approval of the Shamrock annexation to the City Council.

• Conditionally approved Level II Site Plan for 156 apartments at 1537 Mill Creek Drive (Unanimous)
• Forwarded positive recommendation to City Council for annexation of 1480 South Highway 191 (Unanimous)
• Conditionally approved shared parking agreement for Radcliffe Hotel at 471 & 481 S Main Street (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes for May 28, 2023, Regular Meeting (Unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Moab Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider action on a proposed ordinance (No. 2023-08) that would amend the Moab Municipal Code to add water-efficient landscaping standards for new developments. The commission will also consider a resolution approving the Marcus Court minor subdivision at 347 Marcus Court, and discuss a concept for community services permitted uses and residential/commercial district inversion. The meeting includes time for public comments and approval of the April 27, 2023 minutes.

• Public hearing and action on Ordinance No. 2023-08 (water-efficient landscaping standards)
• Resolution No. 18-2023 approving Marcus Court minor subdivision at 347 Marcus Court
• Discussion on Community Services Permitted Use Concept & Residential >< Commercial District Inversion
• Approval of minutes from April 27, 2023 regular meeting

The Commission recommended the approval of a minor subdivision at 347 Marcus Court. A proposed water-efficient landscaping ordinance was tabled to allow for further edits and clarification. The body also discussed permitted use concepts for nonprofits and start-up businesses.

• Approved recommendation to City Council for Marcus Court Minor Subdivision at 347 Marcus Court (unanimous)
• Tabled recommendation to City Council on Water-Efficient Landscaping Ordinance 2023-08 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes for April 27, 2023, Regular Meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council adopted an ordinance to create an audit committee and approved a five-year contract for police body and dash cameras. Council also approved over $537,000 in bills and discussed the Kane Creek Blvd reconstruction project.

• Adopted Ordinance 2023-09 to create an audit committee (5-0)
• Approved 5-year contract with Motorola Solutions for Body Camera/Dash Camera and Command Central Software (unanimous)
• Approved bills against the City of Moab totaling $537,760.88 (4-0)
• Approved minutes for the May 9, 2023, Regular Meeting (4-0)

Planning Commission

The May 11, 2023, regular Planning Commission meeting has been canceled. No items were discussed or decided.

• Meeting canceled

City Council

The Moab City Council will hold a public hearing and consider adopting the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 budget. They will also consider several land-use items, including a minor subdivision and a subdivision tract amendment, as well as a special event permit for the Fourth of July parade. The agenda includes routine items such as approving minutes, bills, and concessionaire contracts.

• Public hearing and consideration of Resolution 16-2023 adopting the FY 2023-2024 budget
• Approval of bills totaling $711,595.00
• Final plat approval for Nichols Minor Subdivision at 612 Nichols Lane
• Tract amendment for Preserve Subdivision at 850 W Byrd Ave
• Special event permit for Grand County's Fourth of July Parade

The Council approved a final plat for the Nichols Minor Subdivision and a tract amendment for the Preserve Subdivision. They also authorized an interlocal agreement with Grand County for election services and a permit for the Fourth of July Parade. A public hearing was held regarding the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 budget.

• Approved consent agenda including $711,595.00 in bills (4-0)
• Approved special event permit for 2023 Grand County Fourth of July Parade (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 15-2023 for Nichols Minor Subdivision final plat (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 17-2023 for Preserve Subdivision Tract Amendment (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 13-2023 for election services interlocal agreement with Grand County (unanimous)

Recreation Arts and Parks Tax Advisory Committee

The Recreation Arts and Parks Tax Advisory Committee is holding a regular meeting to approve minutes from the previous meeting and review the 2023 RAP Tax grant process. The agenda includes a public comment period and standard procedural items.

• Approval of minutes from March 29, 2023 meeting
• Review of the 2023 RAP Tax grant process

The Recreation Arts and Parks Tax Advisory Committee discussed improvements to the 2023 RAP Tax grant process, including clearer guidelines, a revised application form, and a letter to the City Council requesting a 70/30 split of funds for community grants. No formal decisions were made; the meeting focused on planning for the 2024 cycle.

• Consensus to develop more specific scoring guidelines and rubric
• Plan to host an applicant open house closer to the deadline
• Committee will draft a letter to City Council requesting a 70/30 fund split for community grants
• Will review and revise application and budget forms before next year
• Will allow more time for committee to review applications
• Will encourage press releases and use of RAP Tax logo for funded projects
• Annie McVay will handle applicant feedback requests
• Next meeting scheduled for early January 2024

Planning Commission

The Moab Planning Commission will consider two action items: a resolution approving the Nichols Minor Subdivision at 612 & 616 Nichols Lane, and a resolution approving a major change to the HooDoo Hotel Phase II Casitas site plan, including a new phasing plan. The meeting also includes time for public comments and approval of the previous meeting's minutes.

• Resolution No. 15-2023: Approve Nichols Minor Subdivision at 612 & 616 Nichols Lane
• Resolution No. 05-2023: Approve major change to HooDoo Hotel Phase II Casitas site plan and phasing plan
• Public comments accepted via online form until 5:00 pm on meeting day
• Approval of April 13, 2023 regular meeting minutes

The commission approved a major change to the HooDoo Hotel Phase II Casitas site plan to allow two-phase completion. It also recommended that City Council approve the Nichols Minor Subdivision subject to specific utility and driveway conditions.

• Approved Planning Resolution 05-2023 for HooDoo Hotel Phase II Casitas phasing plan (unanimous)
• Forwarded positive recommendation to City Council for Resolution 15-2023 regarding Nichols Minor Subdivision at 612 & 616 Nichols Lane (unanimous)
• Approved minutes for the April 13, 2023, Regular Meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Moab City Council is meeting to consider adopting the tentative FY2023-2024 budget, a new stormwater impact fee ordinance, updates to the master fee schedule, and a pay plan for city staff and elected officials. They will also review RAP tax project recommendations and hear a police department update. The meeting includes public hearings on the fee and pay ordinances.

• Approval of bills against the city totaling $164,800.31
• Adoption of Ordinance 2023-05 establishing stormwater impact fees
• Public hearing and adoption of Ordinance 2023-06 updating the master fee schedule
• Public hearing and adoption of Ordinance 2023-07 adopting the FY2023-2024 pay plan
• Adoption of Resolution 12-2023 for the tentative FY2023-2024 budget

The City Council approved funding for local nonprofits and adopted ordinances for stormwater impact fees and updates to the master fee schedule. The meeting also included a workshop on water resource management and a police department update.

• Approved bills against the City of Moab totaling $164,800.31 (4-0)
• Approved 2023 RAP Tax Grant cycle funding totaling $93,000 (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2023-05 establishing stormwater impact fees (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2023-06 to amend the Master Fee Schedule (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Moab Planning Commission will hold a workshop on a draft ordinance for water-efficient landscaping standards, including a briefing and discussion. They will also discuss a proposed text amendment to the definition of a two-household dwelling. The meeting includes public comment, approval of prior minutes, and future agenda items.

• Workshop on draft Water Efficient Landscaping Standards ordinance
• Discussion of proposed text amendment for Two-Household Dwelling Definition
• Approval of minutes from February 23 and March 9, 2023 regular meetings
• Citizens to Be Heard public comment period (400-word limit, submit by 5 pm)

The Commission approved the minutes from the February 23 and March 9, 2023, meetings. The session included a workshop on water efficient landscaping standards and a discussion regarding a text amendment for two-household dwellings. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes for February 23 and March 9, 2023, meetings (Unanimous)

City Council

The Moab City Council will hold a public hearing and consider adopting a new stormwater impact fee ordinance, adopt a 2023-2027 capital improvement project list, and award a contract for a sustainability action plan. They will also discuss regulating scooter-share operations and consider a development agreement and zoning map amendment for the Aggie Apartments Phase III project. The meeting includes several proclamations and a closed session for pending litigation.

• Public hearing and adoption of Ordinance 2023-05 establishing stormwater impact fees
• Adoption of Resolution 10-2023 for the 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Project List
• Contract award for Sustainability Action Plan
• Development agreement and rezone for Aggie Apartments Phase III (1492 S Aggie Blvd and Hwy 191) from R-4 to C-4
• Lot consolidations for properties on Palisade Drive (696, 702, 714, 706)

The Council adopted a five-year capital improvement list and awarded a $56,900 contract for a sustainability action plan. They also approved lot consolidations on Palisade Drive and a zoning amendment for the Aggie Apartments Phase III. A proposed ordinance for stormwater impact fees was tabled.

• Approved 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Project list (5-0)
• Approved $56,900 Sustainability Action Plan contract with Brendle Group (5-0)
• Approved lot consolidations for 696, 702, 714, and 706 Palisade Drive (5-0)
• Conditionally approved zoning map amendment for 11.57 acres at 1492 S and Highway 191 from R-4 to C-4 (5-0)
• Conditionally approved development agreement for Aggie Apartments Phase III
• Directed staff to begin pre-development agreement negotiations with Columbus Pacific for Walnut Lane
• Tabled Ordinance 2023-05 regarding stormwater impact fees
• Approved $1,253,032.18 in bills against the City

Recreation Arts and Parks Tax Advisory Committee

The Recreation Arts and Parks Tax Advisory Committee is meeting to review the 2023 RAP Tax project applications and discuss lessons learned from the application process. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the March 1, 2023 meeting and a public comment period. This is a regular working meeting focused on grant review and process improvement.

• Review of 2023 RAP Tax project applications
• Discussion of lessons learned from the RAP Tax application process
• Approval of minutes from March 1, 2023 meeting
• Citizens to be heard public comment period

The committee reviewed 20 applications totaling over $220,000 for $93,000 in available funding. After scoring and discussing eligibility, the committee approved a recommended funding allocation to be presented to the City Council.

• Approved minutes from 3.1.2022 meeting (4-0)
• Eliminated Community Cycles and Mountain Bike Association applications for missing 501(c)3 letters
• Eliminated Canyonlands Arts Council application due to lack of clear project
• Eliminated Free Health Clinic application (5-0)
• Eliminated Clay Artisans application due to fundraising element
• Approved recommended funding allocation for City Council presentation (5-0)

City Council

The Moab City Council will hold public hearings and consider adopting ordinances that would amend culinary water impact fees and storm water rates. The council will also consider awarding construction contracts for the Birch and Tusher areas sewer improvement projects and a service agreement with Motorola Solutions for a police records management and computer-aided dispatch system. The meeting includes a strategic plan update, a presentation of the recommended FY 2023-2024 budget, and a closed session to discuss litigation.

• Public hearing and adoption of Ordinance 2023-03 amending culinary water impact fees (Municipal Code 3.50.140)
• Public hearing and adoption of Ordinance 2023-04 amending storm water rates (Municipal Code 3.50.110)
• Award of construction contracts for Birch and Tusher areas sewer improvement projects
• Service agreement with Motorola Solutions for police records management and computer-aided dispatch system
• Presentation of Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Administrative Recommended Budget

The City Council approved construction contracts for two sewer improvement projects and adopted ordinances to update culinary water impact fees and storm water rates. The Council also awarded a service agreement to Motorola Solutions for police record and dispatch software.

• Approved bills against the City of Moab in the amount of $110,068.18 (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2023-03 amending Culinary Water Impact Fees (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2023-04 amending Storm Water Rates (5-0)
• Awarded Birch Area Sewer Improvement Project contract to Silver Spur Construction for $966,053.50 (5-0)
• Awarded Tusher Area Sewer Improvement Project contract to Silver Spur Construction for $1,852,131.00 (5-0)
• Awarded service agreement with Motorola Solutions for police record management and dispatch system (5-0)

Planning Commission

The March 23, 2023, Planning Commission meeting was canceled because not enough members were present to form a quorum. No items were discussed or decided at this meeting.

• Meeting canceled due to lack of quorum

Planning Commission

The Moab Planning Commission will hold a workshop to discuss a draft ordinance on water-efficient landscaping standards, including a plant list and water budget calculation sheet. The meeting also includes public comment, approval of minutes from two prior meetings, and future agenda items.

• Workshop on draft Water Efficient Landscaping Standards ordinance
• Review of Moab plant list and water budget calculation sheet
• Approval of minutes from February 23 and March 9, 2023 regular meetings
• Citizens to Be Heard public comment period (400-word limit)

City Council

The Moab City Council is holding a regular meeting with a consent agenda that includes a budget update for July through January of FY23, approval of minutes, and approval of bills totaling $960,744.77. The council will also hear presentations on the Moab Area Transit and Mill Creek Parkway restoration, receive a flood repair update, and hold a closed session to discuss pending litigation.

• Approval of bills against the City of Moab in the amount of $960,744.77
• July-January FY23 budget update
• Moab Area Transit presentation
• Mill Creek Parkway restoration efforts
• Closed session to discuss reasonably imminent and/or pending litigation

The City Council unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included the July-January Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Update and payment of city bills. The meeting also featured updates on flood repairs, the launch of the Moab Area Transit system, and a $4 million grant for Kane Creek Boulevard reconstruction.

• Approved July-January Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Update (unanimous)
• Approved minutes for February 14 and February 28, 2023, Regular Meetings (unanimous)
• Approved bills against the City of Moab in the amount of $960,744.77 (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Moab Planning Commission will consider a resolution to conditionally approve the Level II site plan for the Cottonwood Condominiums 2022 project at 214 South 200 East. This is the main action item, with supporting documents including drawings, civil plans, and a municipal code review matrix. The meeting also includes a public comment period and future agenda items.

• Proposed Planning Resolution No. 02-2023 conditionally approving Cottonwood Condominiums 2022 site plan
• Property located at 214 South 200 East, Moab, UT 84532
• Public comment period (Citizens to Be Heard) with 400-word limit and 5:00 pm submission deadline
• Exhibits include site plan drawings, elevation plan, landscape and lighting plan, and final civil plans

The Planning Commission conditionally approved the Level II Site Plan for the Cottonwood Condominiums project. Approval requires the applicant to address specific comments regarding plat approval, lighting, and fence mitigation. The commission also appointed a new Vice Chair.

• Conditionally approved Level II Site Plan for Cottonwood Condominiums at 214 S 200 E (Unanimous)
• Appointed Commission Member Villalpando-Salas as Planning Commission Vice Chair (Unanimous)

Recreation Arts and Parks Tax Advisory Committee

The committee approved minutes and a resolution to hold electronic meetings. Members established a 35-point weighted scoring system to evaluate 20 project applications totaling over $220,000.

• Approved minutes from 11.29.2022 meeting (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 01-2023 to hold electronic meetings (4-0)
• Adopted 35-point evaluation system: 10 points each for project quality, community need, and community benefits; 5 points for organization history/financials

City Council

The City Council will consider an ordinance to amend trash and recycling rates and discuss alternative options for storm water rates. The meeting also includes reviews of several land use resolutions and the Grand County Emergency Operations Plan.

• Ordinance 2023-02: Amending trash and recycling rates
• Consideration of Moab storm water alternative rate options
• Lot line adjustment for 809 Westwood Avenue
• Phase I Final Plat for Abbey Subdivision at 1241 E Powerhouse Lane
• Aggie Townhomes Final Plat at 1492 S Highway 191

The City Council approved increases to residential trash and recycling rates and directed staff to double storm water fees in 2024. The council also approved several land use resolutions and the Grand County Emergency Operations Plan.

• Approved $157,108.43 in bills against the City of Moab (unanimous)
• Approved Grand County Emergency Operations Plan (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2023-02 to increase residential trash and recycling rates by $2 per month (unanimous)
• Directed staff to increase storm water fees from $4.50 to $9.00 per ERU in 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 05-2023 for lot line adjustment at 809 Westwood Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 06-2023 for Abbey Subdivision Phase I Final Plat at 1241 E Powerhouse Lane (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 07-2023 for Aggie town home subdivision final plat at 1492 South Highway 1981 (5-0)
• Tabled approval of February 14, 2023, meeting minutes (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission conducted a workshop to discuss potential priority code amendments to resolve deficiencies and vagueness in existing sections. No formal votes were taken on the proposed amendments. The commission approved the minutes from the January 26, 2023 meeting.

• Approved January 26, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Moab City Council will hold public hearings and consider issuing up to $7,000,000 in wastewater and water revenue bonds, and an ordinance to amend trash and recycling rates. They will also discuss storm water rate options, approve a subdivision plat and a lot line adjustment, and handle routine consent items including bills totaling $1,162,768.56.

• Public hearing and consideration of up to $7,000,000 in wastewater and water revenue bonds
• Ordinance 2023-02 amending trash and recycling rates (Moab Municipal Code 3.50.120)
• Storm water alternative rate options discussion
• Resolution 02-2023 approving Phase III final plat for Ridge View Cove Estates (Mill Creek Cove Subdivision) at 661 South 400 East
• Resolution 03-2023 approving lot line adjustment at 232 and 244 East 100 South

The Council approved over $1.16 million in bills and several land-use resolutions. They tabled a decision on trash and recycling rate increases and directed staff to develop storm water rate scenarios for a future public hearing.

• Approved $1,162,768.56 in bills against the City (Unanimous)
• Approved Phase III Final Plat for Ridge View Cove Estates at 661 South 400 East (Unanimous)
• Approved lot line adjustment for 232 East 100 South and 244 East 100 South (Unanimous)
• Tabled trash and recycling rate amendments until February 28 (Unanimous)
• Directed staff to create storm water rate increase scenarios for February 28 meeting (Unanimous)
• Appointed Miles Loftin to the Moab City Planning Commission (Unanimous)
• Ratified letters of support for Moab Valley Free Health Clinic and Moab Valley Multicultural Center (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 04-2023 to set a new public hearing date for wastewater and water revenue bonds (Unanimous)

Planning Commission

The regular Planning Commission meeting scheduled for February 9, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. has been canceled. No items were discussed or decided.

• Meeting canceled

Planning Commission

The Moab Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a zoning map amendment for 11.57 acres at 1492 S (Aggie Blvd.) and Highway 191, changing the zone from R-4 (Manufactured Housing Residential) to C-4 (General Commercial). The meeting also includes time for citizen comments and approval of minutes from previous meetings.

• Public hearing on Ordinance No. 2023-01: zoning map amendment for 11.57 acres at 1492 S (Aggie Blvd.) and Highway 191 (Parcel #01-0018-0002) from R-4 to C-4
• Citizens to Be Heard: comments must be submitted by 5:00 pm on meeting day, limited to 400 words
• Approval of minutes from October 27, 2022 and January 12, 2023 regular meetings

The Planning Commission recommended that City Council approve a zoning map amendment for a parcel at 1492 S Highway 191. The change would move the land from R-4 Manufactured Housing Residential Zone to C-4 General Commercial Zone to allow for taller residential units.

• Approved minutes of October 27, 2022 and January 12, 2023 meetings (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Ordinance 2023-01 to rezone 11.57 acres at 1492 S Highway 191 from R-4 to C-4 (unanimous)

City Council

The regularly scheduled Moab City Council meeting on January 24, 2023, is canceled. The cancellation is due to strategic planning meetings held on January 19 and 20, 2023. No business will be conducted at this meeting.

• Meeting canceled due to strategic planning sessions on Jan 19-20, 2023

City Council

The City Council held a strategic planning workshop to rank priority pillars and review infrastructure and revenue options. The Council approved a specific theme for the city's strategic plan. A final report with deliverables is expected in early March.

• Approved strategic plan theme: 'enhanding our vibrant community and improving our quality of life'

City Council

The Moab City Council is holding a special workshop for strategic planning for 2023-2024. The agenda contains only this single item, with no specific decisions or proposals listed.

• Strategic planning for 2023-2024

The meeting consisted of a strategic planning workshop where department heads presented goals and accomplishments. Councilmembers discussed operational needs across police, public works, and sustainability. No formal votes or legislative decisions were recorded.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission conditionally approved a request for the Jailhouse Cafe expansion to pay a fee instead of providing 14 required parking spaces. The commission also approved the 2023 meeting schedule.

• Conditionally approved Planning Resolution 01-2023 for 14 payment-in-lieu parking spaces at 101 N Main Street (Unanimous)
• Approved the 2023 Planning Commission meeting schedule (Unanimous)

City Council

The Moab City Council will hold a public hearing on a grant application for the Kane Creek Boulevard Reconstruction Project and discuss a design task order for it. They will also consider accepting an annexation petition for about 3 acres near Highway 191, award a lobbyist contract, and approve routine items like bills and appointments.

• Public hearing for 2023 Permanent Community Impact Fund Board (CIB) Kane Creek Boulevard Reconstruction Project
• Discussion and consideration of design task order for Kane Creek Boulevard Reconstruction Project
• Approval of awarding contract for lobbyist services for 2023
• Consideration of annexation petition from Ellen Weinstein for Shamrock Communities, LLC, ~3.006 acres at ~1480 South Highway 191
• Approval of bills against the city in the amount of $357,789.21

The City Council approved a design task order for the reconstruction of Kane Creek Boulevard and awarded a lobbyist contract to Lincoln Hill Partners. Council also accepted an annexation petition for Shamrock Communities and approved a consent agenda including the 2023 Mayor Pro Tem appointment.

• Approved $498,200 design contract with Civil Science Inc. for Kane Creek Blvd Reconstruction (5-0)
• Awarded 2023 lobbyist services contract to Lincoln Hill Partners (4-1)
• Accepted Annexation Petition for Shamrock Communities LLC for approx. 3.006 acres (5-0)
• Appointed Councilmember Knuteson-Boyd as 2023 Mayor Pro Tem (5-0)
• Appointed Councilmember Knuteson-Boyd to review City bills for 2023 (5-0)
• Reappointed Ruben Villalpando-Salas to Moab City Planning Commission (5-0)
• Approved City bills totaling $357,789.21 (5-0)