Moab public meetings in 2025

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a development agreement between the City of Moab and Amasa Holdings LLC. The body will also discuss the Wildland-Urban Interface and updates to the Land Use Code.

• Public hearing for development agreement at 57 West Kane Creek Boulevard (Parcel 01-0001-0200) with Amasa Holdings LLC
• Discussion of the Wildland-Urban Interface
• Land Use Code update discussion
• Review of the 2026 Planning Commission Agenda

The commission approved the December 1 special meeting minutes with amendments unanimously. It moved a positive recommendation to the City Council for the development agreement at 57 West Kane Creek Boulevard, passing 4‑0 with one member abstaining. The commission also approved the 2026 meeting schedule, shifting the January regular meeting to the 29th and canceling the January 22 meeting unanimously.

• Approved December 1 special meeting minutes with amendments (unanimous)
• Forwarded positive recommendation to City Council for 57 West Kane Creek Blvd development agreement (4-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved 2026 Planning Commission meeting schedule, moving Jan 22 meeting to Jan 29 and canceling Jan 22 (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will discuss adopting a Water Shortage Response Plan and amending the municipal code to include regulations for short-term water shortages. The body will also consider an affordable housing impact fee assistance program and a non-motorized master trail plan.

• Contract award to Expedia Power for $139,394.50 for the WRF Utility Vehicle Garage Electric and Heating Project
• Approval of bills against the City of Moab totaling $1,605,433.85
• Ordinance 2025-17 regarding Affordable Housing Partnership Policy and Impact Fee Assistance Program
• Resolution 14-2025 regarding a sidewalk requirement exception for the CHP Commercial Site Plan
• Ordinance 2025-19 to establish a City of Moab Data Privacy Program

The council approved its consent agenda and adopted the 2025 Grand County Non‑Motorized Master Trail Plan. It also adopted the Water Shortage Response Plan, approved short‑term water shortage regulations, and authorized a $139,394.50 contract for the wastewater reclamation facility garage project. Additional actions included appointing members to the RAP Technical Advisory Committee, approving a fee‑in‑lieu sidewalk waiver, and establishing an affordable‑housing partnership policy. All motions passed with vote totals ranging from unanimous to 4‑1.

• Consent agenda approved (5-0)
• Adopted 2025 Grand County Non-Motorized Master Trail Plan (unanimous)
• RAP Technical Advisory Committee appointments approved (unanimous)
• Contract award to Expedia Power for WRF garage project ($139,394.50) approved (5-0)
• Water Shortage Response Plan adopted (unanimous)
• Ordinance 2025-18 (short‑term water shortage regulations) approved (4-1)
• Resolution 14-2025 (sidewalk, curb and gutter fee‑in‑lieu waiver) approved (4-1)
• Ordinance 2025-17 (affordable housing partnership policy) approved (4-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a special meeting to conduct the first public hearing regarding the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG).

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

The council convened a special meeting for the first public hearing on the Community Development Block Grant. Proposals were presented for a portable lodging unit for the Moab Free Health Clinic and for Swanny Park restroom and ADA upgrades. Council members asked questions about timelines, skate‑park interest, and eligibility for low‑income communities. No decisions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

Planning Commission

The Moab Planning Commission will hold public hearings and consider recommendations on Resolution 17‑2025 for the 2025 Non‑Motorized Master Trail Plan and Resolution 18‑2025 for the Water Shortage Response Plan. It will also hear a recommendation on Ordinance 2025‑18 to amend the municipal code for short‑term water shortages. Additional discussion items include the urban wildlife interface and a land‑use code update.

• Resolution 17‑2025: Approve the 2025 Non‑Motorized Master Trail Plan prepared by the Grand County Active Transportation and Trails Department.
• Resolution 18‑2025: Approve the Water Shortage Response Plan prepared by Moab City Staff.
• Ordinance 2025‑18: Amend MMC sections 3.50.180, 13.20.030, and add section 13.30 for short‑term water shortage regulations.
• Discussion of the Urban Wildlife Interface.
• Discussion of Land Use Code Update (2026 MMC rewrite framing outline).

The commission unanimously approved three recommendations: the 2025 Non‑Motorized Master Trail Plan, the Water Shortage Response Plan, and Ordinance 2025‑18 for short‑term water shortages. The October 23, 2025 meeting minutes were also approved unanimously. No public comments were received on any of the items.

• Approved October 23, 2025 Planning Commission minutes – unanimous
• Recommended approval of Resolution 17-2025 (Non‑Motorized Master Trail Plan) – unanimous
• Recommended approval of Resolution 18-2025 (Water Shortage Response Plan) – unanimous
• Recommended approval of Ordinance 2025-18 (short‑term water shortage regulations) – unanimous

Planning Commission

The regularly scheduled meeting of the Moab City Planning Commission was canceled because no agenda items were submitted. The meeting was set to take place at City Council Chambers, 217 East Center Street, Moab, Utah.

City Council

The Moab City Council will hold a public hearing and consider approval of Ordinance 2025‑16 to annex the Shamrock 25, LLC property at 1410 S. Highway 191 and rezone it to C‑4 General Commercial. The council will also review a petition to annex 486 Riversands Road, a change order of $71,005.80 for Mill Creek stabilization at the 500 West project, and discuss Ordinance 2025‑17 establishing an affordable housing impact‑fee assistance program. Additionally, the council will approve bills against the city totaling $670,398.30.

• Public hearing and consideration of Ordinance 2025‑16 to annex 1410 S. Highway 191 and assign C‑4 General Commercial zoning
• Consideration of petition to annex property at 486 Riversands Road
• Change order of $71,005.80 for stabilization work on Mill Creek at the 500 West project
• Discussion of Ordinance 2025‑17 establishing an Affordable Housing Partnership Policy and impact‑fee assistance program
• Approval of bills against the City of Moab in the amount of $670,398.30

The council approved the annexation of the 486 Riversands Road parcel, assigning C‑2 commercial and R‑3 residential zones, with a 3‑2 vote. It also approved the annexation of the Shamrock 25 LLC property at 1410 S. Highway 191 as C‑4 General Commercial (5‑0). A $71,005.80 change order for the Mill Creek Stabilization project was adopted (5‑0), while the affordable‑housing partnership policy ordinance was tabled (4‑0).

• Approved consent agenda (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-16 annexing 1410 S. Highway 191, zoning C-4 General Commercial (5-0)
• Approved annexation petition for 486 Riversands Road, zoning C-2 commercial and R-3 residential (3-2)
• Approved Mill Creek Stabilization change order for $71,005.80 (5-0)
• Tabled Affordable Housing Partnership Policy Ordinance 2025-17 (4-0)
• Convene and end executive session on pending litigation (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Moab City Council will meet to act as the Board of Canvassers and certify the results of the 2025 Municipal General Election. The meeting is scheduled for 5:45 p.m. on November 12, 2025, at the City Council Chambers.

• Certification of 2025 Municipal General Election results
• Meeting held at City Council Chambers, 217 E. Center St.
• Special City Council Meeting on November 12, 2025

The Moab City Council voted 5-0 to accept certification of the November 4, 2025 general municipal election. The motion confirmed Joette Langianese elected mayor with 1,194 votes, Miles Loftin elected council member with 1,155 votes, and Jason Taylor elected council member with 1,460 votes. Mayor Langianese noted approximately 75% voter turnout.

• Accepted certification of 2025 municipal election results (5-0)

City Council

The Moab City Council will vote on a $52,998 contract with Kimley‑Horn for the Safe Streets and Roads for All supplemental planning grant. It will also adopt Resolution 10‑2025, an interlocal agreement with Grand County to provide election services. A request for an impact‑fee waiver for The Cooperative 1581 affordable‑housing development will be discussed, along with a financial update for FY 2026 Q1 and approval of $103,376.10 in bills against the city.

• Approval of $52,998 contract with Kimley‑Horn for Safe Streets and Roads for All grant
• Adoption of Resolution 10‑2025 interlocal agreement for election services with Grand County
• Consideration of impact‑fee waiver request for The Cooperative 1581 affordable housing project
• Approval of bills against the City of Moab totaling $103,376.10
• Presentation of FY 2026 Quarter One financial update

The council approved the consent agenda, including $103,376.10 in city bills. It unanimously approved the $600,000 Safe Streets for All grant contract with a $52,998 city match. The interlocal agreement for election services with Grand County was also approved. A request to waive $190,000 impact fees for an affordable‑housing project was tabled and staff were directed to develop a policy.

• Approved consent agenda and $103,376.10 in city bills (5-0)
• Approved Safe Streets for All grant contract $600,000, city match $52,998 (5-0)
• Approved Interlocal Agreement for election services with Grand County (5-0)
• Tabled impact fee waiver for The Cooperative 1581 and directed policy development (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Moab Planning Commission will discuss a workshop on the 2025 Non‑Motorized Master Trail Plan draft and review the draft Moab Water Shortage Response Plan. The commission will also consider and possibly recommend Moab Ordinance #2025‑16 to annex the property at 1410 S Highway 191 in Grand County. Minutes from the September 25, 2025 meeting will be approved.

• Workshop for the 2025 Non‑Motorized Master Trail Plan Draft (agenda summary and supporting PDFs)
• Discussion on the Draft Moab Water Shortage Response Plan (agenda summary and draft PDF)
• Consideration and possible recommendation of Moab Ordinance #2025‑16 to annex 1410 S Highway 191 (exhibits and draft ordinance)
• Approval of minutes from the September 25, 2025 Planning Commission meeting

The Planning Commission approved the draft minutes from the September 25, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. The commission also moved to forward a positive recommendation to City Council on Proposed Ordinance 2025-16 to annex the property at 1410 S Highway 191, which passed unanimously. No other decisions were recorded.

• Approved September 25, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Forwarded positive recommendation for annexation of 1410 S Highway 191 (Proposed Ordinance 2025-16) to City Council (unanimous)

City Council

The Moab City Council will consider several agenda items, including a contract award of $1,997,770.01 to Beh Brothers Construction for the 2022 NRCS EWP Mill Creek Bank Protection Construction Project. The council will also approve a franchise agreement ordinance with Enbridge Gas Utah (Questar Gas Company) and adopt a Bullying Prevention Month proclamation. Additional items include a contract award of $79,855 for asbestos abatement at 737 Mountainview Drive and a cooperative agreement with Rim to Rim Restoration for the Community Wildfire Defense Grant.

• Contract award to Beh Brothers Construction – $1,997,770.01 for Mill Creek Bank Protection project
• Contract award to A‑1 Abatement – $79,855 for asbestos removal at 737 Mountainview Drive
• Approval of Franchise Agreement Ordinance with Enbridge Gas Utah (Questar Gas Company)
• Adoption of Bullying Prevention Month proclamation
• Cooperative agreement with Rim to Rim Restoration for Community Wildfire Defense Grant – Moab Valley Fire Hazard Reduction Project

The Moab City Council approved the 2022 NRCS Emergency Watershed Program Mill Creek Bank Protection project, awarding Beh Brothers Construction, LLC a contract for $1,997,770.01. The council also approved the consent agenda (including a Bullying Prevention Proclamation, an Enbridge Gas franchise agreement, and $1,388,344.74 in city bills) and contracts for asbestos abatement at 737 Mountainview Drive ($79,855) and a Community Wildfire Defense Grant cooperative agreement. All motions passed unanimously with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved consent agenda items (Bullying Prevention Proclamation, Enbridge Gas franchise, $1,388,344.74 city bills) – vote 5-0
• Approved Mill Creek Bank Protection Contract to Beh Brothers Construction, LLC for $1,997,770.01 – vote 5-0
• Approved asbestos abatement and demolition contract at 737 Mountainview Drive to A-1 Abatement for $79,855 – vote 5-0
• Approved Community Wildfire Defense Grant cooperative agreement with Rim-to-Rim Restoration – vote 5-0

Planning Commission

The Moab City Planning Commission's regularly scheduled meeting on October 9, 2025 was canceled. No agenda items were discussed or decided.

Planning Commission

The Moab Planning Commission will approve the minutes from the August 14, 2025 meeting. It will consider and possibly approve a parking special exception for two spaces at 45 E Center Street for the Desert & Tropics Health Bar. It will also consider a parking special exception for one space at approximately 160 E 100 S. Finally, it will conditionally approve a Level II site plan for The Cooperative 1581 located on Mill Creek Drive.

• Approval of minutes from the August 14, 2025 meeting
• Parking special exception (2 spaces) at 45 E Center Street for Desert & Tropics Health Bar (Planning Resolution #2025‑13)
• Parking special exception (1 space) at approx. 160 E 100 S (Planning Resolution #2025‑15)
• Conditional approval of Level II site plan for The Cooperative 1581 on Mill Creek Drive (Planning Resolution No. 14‑2025)
• Citizens to be Heard comments (electronic submission by 5:00 PM on meeting day)

The commission approved the minutes from its August 14, 2025 meeting. It granted two parking special exceptions—two spaces at 45 E Center St and one space at approximately 160 E 100 S. It also conditionally approved the Level II site plan for The Cooperative, a 144‑unit low‑income and workforce housing project at 1581 Mill Creek Dr.

• Approved minutes of the August 14, 2025 Planning Commission meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Planning Resolution 2025-13 for a two‑space parking exception at 45 E Center St (4‑0, 1 recused)
• Approved Planning Resolution 2025-15 for a one‑space parking exception at approx 160 E 100 S (unanimous)
• Conditionally approved Planning Resolution 2025-14 for Level II Site Plan of The Cooperative at 1581 Mill Creek Dr (unanimous)

City Council

The Moab City Council will vote to approve bills totaling $3,726,733.83 that are pending against the city. Council members will also consider awarding a $484,735 contract to T.W.S. Construction for the 2025 sidewalk construction project and will discuss annexing the property at 1410 South Highway 191. Additional agenda items include adopting the Indigenous Peoples' Day 2025 proclamation, reviewing the strategic planning update, and receiving a fraud risk assessment for FY25.

• Approval of Bills Against the City of Moab in the amount $3,726,733.83
• Consideration of a Contract Award to T.W.S. Construction for $484,735 sidewalk project
• Consideration of annexation petition for property at 1410 South Highway 191
• Adoption of Indigenous Peoples' Day 2025 Proclamation
• Review of Strategic Planning Update and Fraud Risk Assessment FY25

The council voted 5‑0 to accept the annexation petition for the property at 1410 South Highway 191, which includes a 122‑unit apartment complex. It also approved a $484,735.00 contract with T.W.S. Construction for the 2025 Sidewalk Construction Project by a 3‑2 vote. The consent agenda items, including the Indigenous Peoples' Day proclamation and $3,726,733.83 in bills, were approved unanimously.

• Approved consent agenda (Indigenous Peoples' Day proclamation, fraud risk assessment, August minutes, $3,726,733.83 bills) – vote 5-0
• Approved $484,735.00 sidewalk construction contract with T.W.S. Construction – vote 3-2
• Accepted annexation petition for 1410 South Highway 191 (122‑unit apartment complex) – vote 5-0
• Entered executive closed session to discuss pending litigation – unanimous
• Ended executive closed session – unanimous
• Adjourned meeting – unanimous

Planning Commission

The Moab Planning Commission will review Planning Resolution #2025-13, which requests a special exception to allow two additional parking spaces for the Desert & Tropics Health Bar at 37 E Center Street. The commission will also consider approval of the minutes from its August 14, 2025 meeting. A Citizens-to-Be-Heard segment will be available for public comments submitted by 5 p.m. on the meeting day.

• Consideration of Planning Resolution #2025-13 for a parking special exception (2 spaces) at 37 E Center Street
• Approval of minutes from the August 14, 2025 Planning Commission meeting
• Citizens to be Heard: comments limited to 400 words, submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the meeting day
• Special accommodations available per the Americans with Disabilities Act

City Council

The Moab City Council’s regularly scheduled meeting for September 9, 2025 was canceled. No agenda items were considered at this meeting. The next regular meeting is set for September 23, 2025. Residents needing special accommodations should contact the Recorder’s Office at least three working days in advance.

• Meeting canceled – no agenda items discussed

Planning Commission

The regularly scheduled meeting of the Moab Planning Commission for August 28, 2025, is canceled. The cancellation is due to a lack of agenda items.

City Council

The Moab City Council will hold its regular meeting on August 26, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in City Council Chambers. The council will consider adopting two ordinances: one to amend the municipal code for electric vehicle readiness in multi-household developments, and another to rezone a parcel at 610 Cermak from residential to commercial. They will also review a quarterly financial update and approve bills totaling $2,654,731.72.

• Approval of bills totaling $2,654,731.72
• Consideration of LED streetlight conversion agreement with Rocky Mountain Power
• Adoption of ordinance for electric vehicle readiness in multi-household developments
• Adoption of zoning map amendment for 610 Cermak, Moab (parcel #01-0036-0040)
• Quarterly financial update

The council approved the consent agenda, including $2,654,731.72 in bill settlements, by a 4‑0 vote. It then authorized a $90,578.50 agreement with Rocky Mountain Power to replace city‑owned streetlights with LED fixtures using frosted lenses, also 4‑0. The council adopted an electric‑vehicle readiness amendment to the municipal code (Ordinance 2025‑13) with a 3‑1 vote, and unanimously adopted a zoning map amendment for the 610 Cermak parcel (Ordinance 2025‑14).

• Approved consent agenda, including $2,654,731.72 in bill settlements (4-0)
• Approved LED streetlight conversion agreement with Rocky Mountain Power for $90,578.50 (4-0)
• Approved EV readiness code amendment (Ordinance 2025-13) (3-1)
• Adopted Cermak zoning map amendment (Ordinance 2025-14) (unanimous)
• Entered executive closed session to discuss pending litigation (unanimous)
• Ended executive closed session (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding electric vehicle readiness for multi-household developments and a zoning map amendment. The body will also consider a landscaping special exception request for a property on Millcreek Drive.

• Proposed zoning change for 610 Cermak from R-3 and RA-1 to C-3 Central Commercial and RA-1
• Proposed Ordinance #2025-13 regarding electric vehicle readiness for multi-household developments
• Planning Resolution #2025-12 for a landscaping special exception at 1581 Millcreek Drive

The commission unanimously approved a landscaping special‑exception request for 1581 Millcreek Drive. It also unanimously forwarded a positive recommendation to City Council for the EV‑Readiness ordinance amendment to the municipal code. Finally, it unanimously recommended a zoning‑map amendment for the parcel at approximately 610 Cermak (parcel #01‑0036‑0040), changing its zones to C‑3 Central Commercial and RA‑1 Residential‑Agricultural.

• Approved Landscaping Special Exception for 1581 Millcreek Drive (unanimous)
• Forwarded positive recommendation to City Council for EV‑Readiness ordinance amendment (unanimous)
• Forwarded positive recommendation to City Council for Cermak zoning‑map amendment (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of July 10, 2025 Planning Commission meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The regularly scheduled Moab City Council meeting for August 12, 2025, has been canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for August 26, 2025.

City Council

The City Council will review a contract for lobbyist services from the Bennett Group DC and a change order for solar panels at City Center. The meeting includes updates on the Moab Recreation and Aquatic Center and 100 East roadway improvements.

• Approval of bills against the City of Moab totaling $3,710,564.05
• Consideration of a contract for lobbyist services by the Bennett Group DC
• Consideration of a change order to reinstall and replace solar panels on City Center
• Engineering update on 100 East roadway improvements construction progress
• Update on the Moab Recreation and Aquatic Center (MRAC)

The council approved the consent agenda, including July 8 minutes and $3,710,564.05 in bills (5-0). It approved a change order for solar photovoltaics on City Center at a cost of $565,234.96 (4-1). It also approved a lobbyist services contract with the Bennett Group, limited to $6,000 per month (4-1). The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved consent agenda (minutes and $3,710,564.05 bills), 5-0
• Approved change order to McKinstry Essention, LLC for City Center solar panels, $565,234.96, 4-1
• Approved lobbyist services contract with Bennett Group DC, up to $6,000/month, 4-1
• Motion to adjourn passed unanimously

Planning Commission

The Moab Planning Commission will hold a workshop on a draft EV-Readiness Ordinance. The body will also consider a landscaping special exception for properties on Bittle Lane and a letter of attestation for the RCOG Annual Report.

• Workshop of an EV-Readiness Ordinance
• Planning Resolution No. 11-2025: Landscaping Special Exception Request for 687 and 681 Bittle Lane
• Possible approval of a Letter of Attestation for the RCOG Annual Report

The Moab City Planning Commission approved a landscaping special exception for two duplex lots at 687 and 681 Bittle Lane, with the condition that missing frontage landscaping be reallocated to the space between the building envelope and frontage. The commission also approved the 2025 RCOG Progress Report Letter of Attestation for the downtown dispersed parking project. An EV-readiness ordinance was discussed in a workshop but no decision was made; it will return for a public hearing after further review.

• Approved Planning Resolution 11-2025 for landscaping special exception at 687 and 681 Bittle Lane, with reallocation condition (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 RCOG Progress Report Letter of Attestation (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of June 12, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Discussed EV-readiness ordinance in workshop; no action taken

City Council

The City Council will receive a presentation on the Water Utility Resource Management Plan (WURMP). Members will also consider an appointment to the Moab Planning Commission and a letter of support for a medical cannabis pharmacy.

• Presentation on the Water Utility Resource Management Plan (WURMP)
• Approval of an appointment to the Moab Planning Commission
• Approval of a letter of support for a medical cannabis pharmacy
• Closed session to discuss imminent or pending litigation

The council approved the consent agenda, including June 24 meeting minutes, with a 5‑0 vote. It unanimously confirmed Shalee Bryant’s three‑year appointment to the Planning Commission. The council also unanimously approved a letter of support for a medical cannabis pharmacy to be located at 100 South. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved consent agenda (minutes of June 24, 2025) – vote 5-0
• Approved appointment of Shalee Bryant to Planning Commission – unanimous
• Approved letter of support for Medical Cannabis Pharmacy – unanimous
• Adjourned meeting – unanimous

Planning Commission

The regularly scheduled meeting of the Moab Planning Commission is canceled. The cancellation is due to a lack of quorum.

City Council

The City Council is meeting to discuss a declaration of fireworks restrictions within the City of Moab.

• Declaration of Fireworks Restrictions with the City of Moab

City Council

The City Council will discuss the adoption of the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Strategic Plan and a new residential utility assistance pilot program. The meeting includes a public hearing regarding updates to the city's master fee schedule and a budget amendment for FY 2024-2025.

• Approval of bills against the City of Moab totaling $1,792,339.83
• Public hearing and consideration of Ordinance 2025-08 to update the Master Fee Schedule
• Consideration of Ordinance 2025-12 to adopt the Residential Utility Assistance Pilot Program (RUAP)
• Consideration of Resolution 08-2025 to amend the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget
• Ratification of a Letter of Intent for financial support of Grand County's Pickle Ball Courts

The council approved the consent agenda, which included $1,792,339.83 in city bills (4‑0). It also adopted the FY 2025‑2026 Strategic Plan, approved a full fee waiver for the USARA Recovery Day special event, updated the Master Fee Schedule, amended the FY 2024‑2025 budget, adopted the Residential Utility Assistance Pilot Program with eligibility at 80 % AMI, and ratified a $110,000 letter of intent for Grand County pickleball courts.

• Approved consent agenda, including $1,792,339.83 in city bills (4‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 09-2025, FY 2025‑2026 Strategic Plan (unanimous)
• Approved USARA Recovery Day special event permit with full fee waiver (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-08, Master Fee Schedule update (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 08-2025, FY 2024‑2025 budget amendment (4‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-12, Residential Utility Assistance Pilot Program (4‑0)
• Ratified letter of intent for $110,000 city contribution to Grand County pickleball courts (4‑0)

Planning Commission

The Moab Planning Commission will meet to discuss and potentially adopt Ordinance 2025-08. This ordinance proposes amendments to the Moab Municipal Code to update the Master Fee Schedule and modify specific city fees and rates.

• Consideration of Ordinance 2025-08 to update Chapter 3.50 Master Fee Schedule

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the June 12, 2025 meeting. It also unanimously approved the 2025 RCOG Progress Report Letter of Attestation. Finally, the commission unanimously approved a landscaping special exception request for properties at 687 and 681 Bittle Lane, with conditions on reallocated landscaping percentages.

• Approved June 12, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 RCOG Progress Report Letter of Attestation (unanimous)
• Approved Planning Resolution 11-2025 landscaping special exception for 687 & 681 Bittle Lane (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings to adopt the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget and amend the 2024-2025 budget. The body will also consider annexing two properties on Cermak Road into the city. Additionally, the council will review bills totaling $837,367.11.

• Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Final Budget (Resolution 07-2025)
• Amendment of the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget (Resolution 08-2025)
• Annexation of 602 Cermak (Colin Fryer Property) as C-3 Central Commercial
• Annexation of 611 Cermak (National Ability Center Property) as C-3 Central Commercial
• Approval of bills against the City of Moab in the amount of $837,367.11

The Moab City Council approved its consent agenda, including $837,367.11 in city bills. It unanimously annexed two parcels at 602 and 611 Cermak, assigning each a C-3 Central Commercial zone. The council tabled a budget amendment for FY 2024-2025 and adopted the FY 2025-2026 budget with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved consent agenda, including $837,367.11 in city bills (5-0)
• Approved annexation of 602 Cermak, assigning C-3 Central Commercial zone (unanimous)
• Approved annexation of 611 Cermak, assigning C-3 Central Commercial zone (unanimous)
• Tabled FY 2024-2025 budget amendment until June 24, 2025 (unanimous)
• Adopted FY 2025-2026 budget (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Moab Planning Commission will meet to consider recommendations for two ordinances to annex properties from unincorporated Grand County into the city. These actions would bring specific parcels on Cermak into city limits.

• Moab Ordinance #2025-09: Annexation of property at 602 Cermak
• Moab Ordinance #2025-10: Annexation of property at 611 Cermak

The commission approved the draft minutes of the May 8, 2025 meeting unanimously. It then moved forward positive recommendations to City Council for annexing the 602 Cermak property (Ordinance 2025-09) and the 611 Cermak property (Ordinance 2025-10), each passing unanimously. No public hearing was held, but one is planned for future agenda items.

• Approved May 8, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Forwarded positive recommendation for annexation of 602 Cermak (Ordinance 2025-09) (unanimous)
• Forwarded positive recommendation for annexation of 611 Cermak (Ordinance 2025-10) (unanimous)

City Council

The Moab City Council will hold a strategic planning workshop and consider several municipal code amendments. The body is reviewing a major roadway contract and updating pay schedules for officials. A closed session is scheduled to discuss litigation and real property sales.

• Contract award to Kilgore Companies dba LeGrand Johnson for $2,539,055.50 for 100 East Roadway Improvements
• Approval of bills against the City of Moab totaling $437,033.10
• Ordinance 2025-07 to amend Municipal Code Title 16 regarding subdivisions
• Ordinance 2025-11 regarding procurement processes for governmental lobbyist services
• Corrections to Ordinance 2025-05 and 2025-06 regarding pay and salary schedules

The Moab City Council approved the consent agenda and corrected two pay‑plan ordinances unanimously. It awarded a $2,539,055.50 contract to Kilgore Companies for the 100 East Roadway Improvements Project with a 5‑0 vote. The council also adopted a subdivision signature amendment and a lobbyist procurement ordinance, the latter passing 4‑1.

• Consent agenda approved (5-0)
• Pay plan correction ordinance approved (unanimous 5-0)
• Salary schedule correction ordinance approved (unanimous 5-0)
• 100 East Roadway Improvements contract awarded $2,539,055.50 (5-0)
• Subdivision signature authorization amendment approved (unanimous 5-0)
• Lobbyist procurement ordinance (Ordinance 2025-11) approved (4-1)
• Executive closed session to discuss real‑property sale entered (unanimous)
• Executive closed session ended (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The regularly scheduled meeting of the Moab Planning Commission for May 22, 2025, was canceled due to a lack of quorum.

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings and consider the adoption of the tentative budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. The meeting also includes proposed pay plan schedules for city employees and elected officials.

• Resolution 04-2025: Tentative Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026
• Ordinance 2025-05: Pay Plan Schedules for Fiscal Year 2025-2026
• Ordinance 2025-06: Salary Schedules for Elected and Executive Officials for Fiscal Year 2025-2026
• Approval of bills against the City of Moab totaling $1,465,195.12
• Ratification of a letter of support for funding to replace the 300 South Bridge

The Moab City Council adopted the consent agenda, approved new pay‑plan schedules for staff, adopted salary schedules for elected officials, and approved the tentative city budget for FY 2025‑2026. An executive session was opened to discuss a real‑property sale and then closed. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved consent agenda (Public Works Week proclamation, 300 South Bridge support letter, April 22 minutes, $1,465,195 in bills) – vote 5‑0
• Adopted Ordinance 2025‑05 pay‑plan schedules for FY 2025‑2026 – vote 5‑0
• Adopted Ordinance 2025‑06 salary schedules for elected and executive officials – vote 3‑2
• Approved Resolution 04‑2025 tentative budget of $32 million for FY 2025‑2026 – vote 5‑0
• Entered executive (closed) session to discuss sale of real property – unanimous vote
• Closed executive session – unanimous vote
• Adjourned meeting – unanimous vote

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on an ordinance to change subdivision plat signature authorizations. The body will also consider parking and plat approvals for two specific properties and discuss electric vehicle readiness standards.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 2025-07 to amend Moab Municipal Code Title 16 regarding subdivision plat signatures
• Planning Resolution #08-2025: Off-site parking agreement for Expedition Eighty8 Restaurant at 477 S Main Street
• Planning Resolution No. 09-2025: Approval of Lost Springs Condominium Plat at 238 S 400 E
• Discussion on draft ordinance text amendment regarding EV Readiness

The commission unanimously approved the April 24 minutes and recommended Ordinance 2025-07 to the council. It conditionally approved Planning Resolution 08-2025 for off‑site parking at 477 S Main Street for the Expedition Eighty8 Restaurant. The Lost Springs Condominiums plat at 238 S 400 E was approved unanimously. The EV readiness ordinance was discussed but no decision was made.

• Approved April 24 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended Ordinance 2025-07 amending Title 16 Subdivisions (unanimous)
• Conditionally approved Planning Resolution 08-2025 off‑site parking for Expedition Eighty8 Restaurant (unanimous)
• Approved Lost Springs Condominiums Plat at 238 S 400 E (unanimous)
• Discussed EV readiness proposed ordinance (no decision)
• Cancelled next regular meeting due to quorum concerns

Planning Commission

The Moab Planning Commission will consider and possibly conditionally approve Planning Resolution #07-2025, a Major Change Amendment to the approved Level II Site Plan for the Jasper @ Mill Creek Apartments at 1537 Mill Creek Drive. The meeting also includes public comment, approval of minutes, and future agenda items.

• Consideration and possible conditional approval of Planning Resolution #07-2025 for a Major Change Amendment to the Jasper @ Mill Creek Apartments site plan at 1537 Mill Creek Drive.

The commission unanimously approved the draft minutes from the April 10 meeting. It also unanimously approved Planning Resolution 07‑2025, a major change amendment to the Level II site plan for the Jasper @ Mill Creek Apartments at 1537 Mill Creek Drive, subject to specified conditions. No other actions were taken.

• Approved April 10, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Planning Resolution 07‑2025 major change amendment for Jasper @ Mill Creek Apartments (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a strategic planning workshop and review budget and capital improvement plans. They will also consider a resolution regarding a phasing plan amendment for a resort property. A closed session is scheduled to discuss pending litigation.

• Resolution 05-2025: Lionsback Resort Phase II Final MPD and Phasing Plan Major Change Amendment at 1353 Sand Flats Road
• Approval of bills against the City of Moab totaling $1,254,513.38
• Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Quarterly Budget Review
• Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Capital Improvements Plan (CIP) Review
• Strategic Planning Workshop

The council approved the consent agenda unanimously (5‑0), including $1,254,513.38 in bills. It then conditionally approved Resolution 05‑2025 for the Lionsback Resort Phase II MPD and Phasing Plan Major Change Amendment at 1353 Sand Flats Road, requiring outstanding comments to be resolved before any building permit is issued. The meeting was adjourned after the votes.

• Consent agenda approved (5‑0), covering April 8 minutes and $1,254,513.38 in bills
• Conditional approval of Lionsback Resort Phase II MPD and Phasing Plan amendment (4‑0, Myers abstaining) with conditions to address all outstanding comments before permit approval

Planning Commission

The Moab Planning Commission will discuss and possibly take action on a major change amendment to the Lionsback Resort Phase II Final Master Planned Development (MPD) and Phasing Plan. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from the March 27, 2025 regular meeting and a period for public comment.

• Lionsback Resort Phase II Final MPD and Phasing Plan Major Change Amendment – discussion and possible action

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the March 27, 2025 meeting. A motion was made and seconded to forward a positive conditional recommendation to City Council for Resolution 05-2025 approving the Lionsback Resort Phase II final MPD and phasing major change amendment, subject to outstanding design comments being resolved. The vote outcome for this motion was not recorded in the minutes.

• Approved March 27, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Moved to forward conditional recommendation for Lionsback Resort Phase II to Council (motion moved and seconded; vote outcome not recorded)

City Council

The Moab City Council will hold a public hearing and consider adopting Ordinance 2025-04, which updates the sanitary sewer impact fee schedule. The council will also consider accepting two annexation petitions for 0.25-acre parcels at 611 and 602 Cermak Lane (National Ability Center and Colin Fryer), adopting the Grand County Emergency Operations Plan, and approving a $662,276.43 bill list. Additional items include proclamations, donation of unclaimed police property, and a letter of support for Great American Outdoors Act funding.

• Public hearing and possible adoption of Ordinance 2025-04 updating sanitary sewer impact fees
• Consideration of two annexation petitions: 0.25 acres at 611 Cermak Lane (National Ability Center) and 0.25 acres at 602 Cermak Lane (National Ability Center and Colin Fryer)
• Approval of bills totaling $662,276.43
• Consideration of adoption of the Grand County Emergency Operations Plan
• Donation of unclaimed police property to a nonprofit (Community Rebuilds)

The council approved its consent agenda and adopted Ordinance 2025-04 updating the sanitary sewer impact fee schedule with a January 1, 2026 effective date. Two annexation petitions for the National Ability Center (602 and 611 Cermak) were accepted, and the Grand County Emergency Operations Plan was adopted. Additional approvals included disposition of unclaimed property, a letter of support for the Great American Outdoors Act, and entry into a closed‑session strategy meeting.

• Approved consent agenda (5‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025‑04 (sanitary sewer impact fee schedule) with Jan 1 2026 effective date (unanimous); motion for Oct 1 2025 date failed (2‑3)
• Approved annexation petition for National Ability Center at 611 Cermak Lane (unanimous)
• Approved annexation petition for National Ability Center at 602 Cermak Lane (unanimous)
• Adopted Grand County Emergency Operations Plan (unanimous)
• Approved disposition of unclaimed property to public‑interest use (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for funding under the Great American Outdoors Act (unanimous)
• Entered closed‑session strategy session on pending litigation (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Moab Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider approving a parking special exception request for The Press eating and retail establishment at 35 E Center Street, involving 9 parking spaces and payment-in-lieu for 2 additional spaces. The commission will also discuss the draft Moab Water Shortage Response Plan and the framing of an EV-readiness ordinance.

• Public hearing and possible approval of Planning Resolution No. 06-2025 for a parking special exception at 35 E Center Street (The Press)
• Discussion on the draft Moab Water Shortage Response Plan
• Discussion on framing an EV-readiness ordinance
• Citizens to be heard (public comment period)
• Approval of minutes from March 13, 2025 regular meeting

The commission unanimously approved City of Moab Planning Resolution 06-2025, granting a parking special exception for The Press Eating and Retail Establishment at 35 E Center Street. The approval provides nine on‑site parking spaces and allows a payment‑in‑lieu for two additional spaces. No other motions were adopted; remaining agenda items were discussed without a vote.

• Approved Parking Special Exception for The Press (9 spaces + 2 payment‑in‑lieu), motion passed unanimously

City Council

The Moab City Council will hold a public hearing and consider adopting an updated Sewer Impact Fee Facilities Plan and Impact Fee Analysis. They will also vote on awarding a $1,997,770.01 contract to Beh Brothers Construction for Mill Creek bank protection. Other business includes approving RAP TAC funding recommendations for 2025, a letter of support for federal UMTRA legislation, and a consent agenda with $1,973,737.20 in bills. The meeting includes a strategic plan workshop and a closed session for pending litigation.

• Public hearing and adoption of Resolution 01-2025 updating sewer impact fee facilities plan and analysis
• Contract award to Beh Brothers Construction for $1,997,770.01 for the 2022 NRCS EWP Mill Creek Bank Protection Project
• Consideration of Recreation, Arts & Parks Tax Advisory Committee (RAP TAC) project funding recommendations for 2025
• Approval of bills against the city totaling $1,973,737.20
• Consideration of a letter of support for Senator Curtis's UMTRA Project Transition Act of 2025

The council approved an amendment to the agenda removing the Mill Creek Bank Protection project. It adopted the Sewer Impact Fee Facilities Plan and Impact Fee Analysis 2023 amendment by a 4‑1 vote. The RAP Tax Advisory Committee’s 2025 funding recommendations of $83,000 were approved unanimously, and a letter of support for the UMTRA Project Transition Act was also adopted.

• Agenda amendment removing item 7.3 approved unanimously (5-0)
• Consent agenda, including February minutes and $1,973,737.20 bills, approved 5-0
• Sewer Impact Fee Facilities Plan and Impact Fee Analysis 2023 amendment approved 4-1
• RAP Tax Advisory Committee 2025 funding recommendations of $83,000 approved 5-0
• Letter of support for UMTRA Project Transition Act approved unanimously (5-0)
• Meeting adjourned unanimously

Planning Commission

The Moab Planning Commission will consider and possibly approve Planning Resolution No. 05-2025, a parking special exception request for 11 parking spaces related to a change of use for The Press eating and retail establishment at 35 E Center Street. The meeting also includes a public comment period and approval of the February 27, 2025 regular meeting minutes.

• Consideration of Planning Resolution No. 05-2025 for a parking special exception at 35 E Center Street
• Request to allow 11 parking spaces for The Press eating and retail establishment change of use
• Public comment period (Citizens to Be Heard) open until 5:00 pm on meeting day
• Approval of minutes from the February 27, 2025 regular meeting

The Moab City Planning Commission unanimously denied Planning Resolution 05-2025, which would have granted a parking special exception for 11 required parking spaces for The Press Eating and Retail Establishment at 35 E Center Street. The applicant sought a full exemption from the parking requirement, citing financial hardship and the availability of nearby parking, but the Commission cited precedent and code constraints. The Commission encouraged the applicant to return with a revised plan, possibly involving a fee-in-lieu payment.

• Denied Parking Special Exception Request for The Press (11 parking spaces) at 35 E Center Street (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the February 27, 2025, regular meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The regularly scheduled Moab City Council meeting for March 11, 2025, has been canceled. The next regular meeting will be held on March 25, 2025.

Recreation Arts and Parks Tax Advisory Committee

The Moab Recreation, Arts, and Parks Tax Advisory Committee will hold a regular meeting to review and recommend funding for the 2025 RAP Tax Grant Applications. They will also discuss and vote on updated RAP Tax Project Guidelines and review the 2025 application process. The committee will approve minutes from previous meetings in March and April 2024.

• Review and recommend funding on 2025 RAP Tax Grant Applications
• Discussion and approval of updated RAP Tax Project Guidelines
• Review of the 2025 application process, timeline, and reporting
• Approval of minutes from March 21, 2024 and April 16, 2024 meetings

Planning Commission

The Moab Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting, including a public comment period and approval of previous minutes. The main action item is consideration and possible approval of Planning Resolution No. 04-2025, which would grant a special exception request for Dalton Landscaping at 72 N 300 E.

• Consideration and possible approval of Planning Resolution No. 04-2025: Dalton Landscaping Special Exception Request for property at 72 N 300 E, Moab

The Moab City Planning Commission unanimously approved Planning Resolution 04-2025, granting a special exception to Dalton Landscaping for property at 72 N 300 E. The exception adjusts the required hard surface-to-landscaping ratio due to an existing structure, a required fire lane, and setbacks. The applicant, Sue Dalton, cited the need to build a garage and poor groundcover growth under tree canopy. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting also included approval of prior minutes and discussion of future agenda items.

• Approved Planning Resolution 04-2025 for Dalton Landscaping special exception (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of February 13, 2025, regular meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will receive a presentation on proposed speed limit adjustments for city streets. The body will also consider a special event permit for the 2025 Moab Women's Festival and review bills totaling $1,139,708.98.

• City street speed limit adjustment presentation
• Approval of bills against the City of Moab in the amount of $1,139,708.98
• Special Event Permit Review for the 2025 Moab Women's Festival
• UDOT Main Street Pedestrian Safety Update
• Swanny Park Playground Update

The Moab City Council approved a Level II Special Event Permit for the 2025 Moab Women's Festival, along with the consent agenda including minutes and bills. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included updates and reports.

• Approved 2025 Moab Women's Festival Level II Special Event Permit (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda including February 11, 2025 minutes and $1,139,708.98 in bills (3-0)

Planning Commission

The Moab Planning Commission will consider approving a parking special exception request for Bonjour on Main, a change of use for an eating establishment at 35 N Main Street, requiring one parking space. The commission will also discuss a possible landscaping special exception request for property at 72 N 300 E (Dalton). The meeting includes a citizens' comment period and approval of the February 10 special meeting minutes.

• Action item: Planning Resolution No. 03-2025 approving a parking special exception for Bonjour on Main (35 N Main St) — one parking space for change of use to eating establishment.
• Discussion item: Possible Planning Resolution for Dalton Landscaping Special Exception Request regarding landscaping standards at 72 N 300 E.
• Approval of minutes from the February 10, 2025 special meeting.

The Moab City Planning Commission approved a parking special exception for a take-out dining establishment at 35 N Main Street, allowing one parking space instead of the usual requirement. The motion passed unanimously. The commission also discussed a landscaping exception request for a garage at a Dalton property but took no action, with members indicating likely approval at a future meeting.

• Approved Planning Resolution 03-2025 for a parking exception at 35 N Main Street (unanimous)
• Discussed Dalton Landscaping special exception request; no vote taken

City Council

The City Council will discuss a zoning map amendment for a parcel on E Center Street and a utility agreement with Rocky Mountain Power. The body is also considering a procurement for the Water Reclamation Facility and reviewing a transit update for 2025.

• Proposed zoning change for 198 E Center Street from C-2 Commercial-Residential to C-3 Central Commercial
• Sole source procurement with Huber Technology for $96,916.89 for a Drum Screen Basket
• Ordinance 2025-03: Electric Utility Franchise and General Utility Easement Agreement with Rocky Mountain Power
• Approval of bills against the City of Moab totaling $420,550.29
• Statement regarding the Arches National Park Water and Wastewater Project evaluation

The Moab City Council approved a sole source procurement for a drum screen basket at the Water Reclamation Facility, renewed a utility franchise with Rocky Mountain Power, and tabled a zoning map amendment for 198 E Center Street. They also approved a consent agenda and a letter regarding Arches National Park water and wastewater. The meeting included a closed session for litigation and property discussions.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes and $420,550.29 in bills (5-0)
• Approved $96,916.89 sole source procurement with Huber Technology for drum screen basket (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-03: electric utility franchise with Rocky Mountain Power (unanimous)
• Tabled Ordinance 2025-02: zoning map amendment for 198 E Center Street from C-2 to C-3 (5-0)
• Approved statement regarding Arches National Park water and wastewater project (unanimous)
• Entered closed session for litigation and real property discussions (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider recommending Proposed Ordinance No. 2025-02, which would rezone the parcel at 198 E Center Street (Parcel #01-0B13-0016) from C-2 Commercial-Residential to C-3 Central Commercial. The meeting also includes a citizen comment period and approval of minutes from the January 30, 2025 special meeting.

• Public hearing and possible recommendation of Ordinance 2025-02 for a zoning map amendment at 198 E Center Street from C-2 to C-3
• Parcel number 01-0B13-0016, Lawrence applicant
• Draft ordinance and vicinity map are exhibits to the agenda
• Approval of minutes from the January 30, 2025 Special Meeting
• Citizens to Be Heard period with 400-word comment limit

The Moab City Planning Commission voted unanimously to forward a negative recommendation on Proposed Ordinance 2025-02, which would have rezoned 198 E Center Street from C-2 Commercial-Residential to C-3 Central Commercial. Commissioners expressed concerns about creating a non-contiguous C-3 'island' and using rezoning for code compliance, noting the City Council will make the final decision. The commission also approved the minutes from the January 30, 2025 special meeting.

• Approved minutes of January 30, 2025 special meeting (unanimous)
• Forwarded negative recommendation on Proposed Ordinance 2025-02 (C-3 rezoning for 198 E Center St) (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Moab Planning Commission will hold public hearings on parking and zoning requests. They will consider approving a parking payment-in-lieu for two spaces at Elsie's Old World Delights at 87 N Main Street. A zoning map amendment for 198 E Center Street will be heard but no action can be taken due to notice defects. A separate parking special exception and payment-in-lieu for WabiSabi Retail at the same address is also up for possible conditional approval. The commission will also approve minutes from December 2024 and the 2025 regular meeting schedule.

• Public hearing and possible approval of parking payment-in-lieu for 2 spaces at Elsie's Old World Delights (87 N Main Street)
• Public hearing on zoning map amendment for 198 E Center Street from C-2 to C-3; no action due to notice defects
• Public hearing and possible conditional approval of parking special exception and payment-in-lieu for WabiSabi Retail (198 E Center Street)
• Approval of December 12, 2024 regular meeting minutes
• Approval of 2025 Regular Planning Commission Meeting Schedule

The Moab City Planning Commission approved a parking payment-in-lieu request for Elsie's Old World Delights at 87 N Main Street, allowing payment for two required parking spaces. It also conditionally approved a parking special exception and payment-in-lieu for WabiSabi at 198 E Center Street, with conditions tied to the outcome of a proposed zoning change. Action on a zoning map amendment for the same property was tabled due to noticing requirements. The 2025 regular meeting schedule was approved.

• Approved Planning Resolution 01-2025, parking payment-in-lieu for 2 spaces at Elsie's (unanimous)
• Tabled Proposed Ordinance 2025-02, zoning map amendment for 198 E Center Street (unanimous)
• Conditionally approved Planning Resolution 02-2025, parking exception and payment-in-lieu for WabiSabi (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 Regular Planning Commission Meeting Schedule (unanimous)

City Council

The Moab City Council meets January 28 to consider consent items, a presentation on Mill Creek alternatives, and three major general business items: acceptance of the FY2023-2024 annual audit, a resolution to exchange real property, and an ordinance amending the sign code to reclassify roof signs as freestanding signs. The meeting includes approval of bills totaling $3,598,140.74 and appointment of the 2025 Mayor Pro Tem.

• Approval of bills against the city in the amount of $3,598,140.74
• Appointment of the 2025 Mayor Pro Tem and council member to review bills
• Ratification of a letter of support for the Matheson Wetlands Spring Delivery Project
• Consideration of Resolution 03-2025 to exchange real property and related easements
• Consideration of Ordinance 2025-01 amending roof sign regulations to align with freestanding sign requirements

The Moab City Council approved the consent agenda, ratified a letter of support for the Matheson Wetlands Spring Delivery Project, accepted the FY 2023-2024 annual audit, approved a real property exchange on Kane Creek Boulevard, and adopted a sign code amendment allowing rooftop signs. All votes were unanimous except the consent agenda, which passed 5-0. The meeting also included a presentation on the Mill Creek flood mitigation study and updates from the city manager and council members.

• Approved consent agenda including bills of $3,598,140.74 (5-0)
• Ratified letter of support for Matheson Wetlands Spring Delivery Project (unanimous)
• Accepted FY 2023-2024 Annual Audit (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 03-2025 for real property exchange on Kane Creek Boulevard (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-01 amending sign code for rooftop signs (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The regularly scheduled January 23, 2025 Moab City Planning Commission meeting is canceled. A special meeting will be held on Thursday, January 30, 2025.

Audit Committee

The Audit Committee will review the draft annual audit and accompanying draft management letter. The committee will then provide a recommendation to the City Council regarding these documents.

• Review of 2024 Moab financial statements
• Review of 2024 governance letter
• Recommendation to City Council on draft annual audit

The Moab City Audit Committee approved the minutes from April 2, 2024, and recommended forwarding the draft annual audit and management letter to the city council with a correction to update the health insurance provider to Select Health. The auditors issued an unmodified (clean) opinion on the city's financial statements and found no internal control deficiencies, but identified two areas of non-compliance: some departments exceeded budgeted expenditures, and overhead transfers from utility funds were not properly budgeted. The committee discussed corrective actions, including a year-end budget amendment process.

• Approved April 2, 2024 regular meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended forwarding draft audit and management letter to city council with health insurance provider correction to Select Health (unanimous)

City Council

The regularly scheduled meeting of the Moab City Council on January 14, 2025, has been canceled. This is due to Strategic Planning meetings held on January 8 and January 9, 2025.

City Council

The Moab City Council is holding a two-day strategic planning workshop (January 8-9, 2025) to align on key initiatives for 2025-2026. Discussions include flood mitigation and community resilience, Walnut Lane, Downtown RSA, annexation policy, innovative technologies, legislative updates, and department presentations. The council will review the current strategic plan and accomplishments to prepare for the upcoming budget.

• Flood mitigation/community resilience discussion, including Mill Creek Study
• Walnut Lane discussion and strategy
• Downtown RSA path to completion and comparison to old Master Plan
• Annexation policy plan review
• Department presentations covering Public Works, Police, HR, Parks/Rec/Trails, Utilities, Community Development, and Communications

The Moab City Council held a special strategic planning session to review city departments and discuss priorities. No formal decisions or votes were taken; the session was informational and focused on future planning. The city manager will redline the strategic plan based on council feedback.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during the strategic planning session

City Council

The City Council is conducting a two-day workshop to align leadership on key initiatives and update the city's strategic plan. The sessions include departmental presentations and discussions on infrastructure and policy to inform the upcoming budget process.

• Flood mitigation and community resilience discussion
• Walnut Lane strategy discussion
• Downtown RSA and Master Plan comparison
• Annexation Policy Plan review
• Departmental presentations from Police, Public Works, and Utilities

The Moab City Council held a special strategic planning session, discussing flood mitigation options, the future of Walnut Lane, a downtown road safety audit, the downtown master plan, annexation policy, and other topics. No formal votes were taken; the session was for discussion and planning only. Staff will prepare an RFP for Walnut Lane and a public presentation on flood mitigation is planned for February.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during the strategic planning session
• Discussed flood mitigation options, including detention basin, levees, and property purchases
• Discussed Walnut Lane options, including selling, deeding, or leasing; RFP to be prepared by late February
• Discussed downtown road safety improvements and master plan updates
• Discussed annexation policy and potential 20-year growth plan
• Discussed AI policy, legislative outlook, and workforce retention