Laketown, UT

Town Council

The Laketown Town Council will hold its regular meeting on September 2, 2026, covering routine items like budget review, bill approval, and updates from town officials. The council will also discuss and potentially adopt several items, including a resolution on retirement benefit eligibility, a proposed ordinance changing the transient business license fee, and a discussion on changing zoning and lot sizes. Public comment is scheduled for non-agenda items.

• Discussion and adoption of Resolution 2026-04 on retirement benefit ineligibility under Tier 2 of Utah Retirement System
• Discussion and review of proposed ordinance to change Transient Business License fee and procedure
• Discussion on changing zoning and lot sizes
• Discussion and possible adoption of ordinance on spending and purchasing approval authority for council members
• TRT Grant discussion

Planning and Zoning Commission

Town Council

The Laketown Town Council will hold a public hearing on a proposed amendment to the Land Use Ordinance that would allow 1/2-acre residential lots in designated areas outside the traditional town core. Following the hearing, the council will conduct its regular meeting, which includes budget review, approval of bills, and discussions on items such as a 2027 TRT grant, a possible fiber connection for the office and park, and a fee schedule amendment for water shares. The meeting is scheduled for August 12, 2026, at 6:00 PM at the Laketown Town Office.

• Public hearing on proposed Land Use Ordinance amendment for 1/2-acre residential lots
• Discussion and possible approval of Ordinance 2026-04 adding fee in lieu of dedication for water shares/rights
• Discussion and possible approval of Centra Com fiber to the office and park
• Discussion on lot sizes
• Discussion and possible adoption of ordinance on spending and purchasing approval authority for council members

Town Council

The Laketown Town Council will hold a public hearing to receive public comment on a proposed amendment to the Land Use Ordinance that would reduce the minimum residential lot size from 1 acre to 0.5 acre in designated areas outside the traditional town core. The ordinance specifies the affected areas and development standards. All public hearing items will be discussed and/or approved during the subsequent Town Council meeting.

• Proposed ordinance amendment to reduce minimum residential lot size from 1 acre to 0.5 acre in designated areas
• Public hearing scheduled for August 12, 2026, at 6:00 PM in Laketown Office (10 North 200 East)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Laketown Planning and Zoning Commission is holding a public hearing to discuss proposed changes to lot sizes within city limits. The commission will consider an ordinance to allow different size residential lots and may forward a recommendation to the town council. Other agenda items include a new garage and shop building permit and a boundary split.

• Proposed ordinance on lot sizes
• Jared Wahlstrom new garage and shop building permit
• Kelvin Pugmire boundary split

Town Council

The Town Council will discuss and vote on Ordinance 2026-04 regarding fees for water shares and rights. The body will also consider a vote on fireworks within city limits and discuss building lot sizes.

• Vote on Ordinance 2026-04 to establish a fee in lieu of dedication of required water shares/rights
• Potential vote on fireworks within city limits
• Lorna Wahlstrom building permit clearance for house reroof
• Discussion on 1/2 acre and 1 acre building lots
• Update on Pavillion Remodel

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Laketown Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding lot sizes. The commission will also receive a presentation on a new website from Lisa Johnson.

• Public hearing on lot sizes
• New website presentation by Lisa Johnson

Town Council

The Laketown Town Council will hold two public hearings on June 3, 2026, starting at 6:00 PM at the town office (10 N 200 E) to discuss and vote on the fiscal year 2026-27 budget and Ordinance 2026-06, which proposes pay adjustments for town employees. After the hearings, the council will conduct its regularly scheduled meeting.

• Fiscal year 2026-27 budget hearing (Resolution 2026-04)
• Ordinance 2026-06 proposing 6% COLA for seasonal employees, 3% annual COLA for all employees starting 2027, and hourly merit increase for town clerk

Town Council

The Laketown Town Council will hold public hearings and its regular meeting on June 3, 2026. Key items include a vote on the 2026-27 fiscal year budget (Resolution 2026-04) and an ordinance establishing a one-time 6% cost-of-living adjustment for seasonal employees and a 3% yearly COLA starting in 2027 (Ordinance 2026-06). Council will also consider a fee in lieu of dedicating water shares (Ordinance 2026-04) and discuss a possible grant for a second source well.

• Public hearing and vote on Resolution 2026-04: 2026-27 Fiscal Year Budget
• Public hearing and vote on Ordinance 2026-06: cost-of-living adjustments for town employees
• Discussion and vote on Ordinance 2026-04: fee in lieu of dedication of water shares
• Discussion and possible vote on applying for a second source water grant
• Discussion and possible vote on IT support and computer backup

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to hold an open discussion regarding lot sizes. The meeting also includes a report from the City Council.

• Open discussion on Lot Sizes

Town Council

The Town Council will discuss several ordinances regarding water impact fees, culinary well restrictions, and the adoption of the 2006 Utah Wildland-Urban Interface Code. The body will also review the proposed 2026-27 Fiscal Year Budget and employee salary increases.

• Ordinance 2026-02: Reducing residential water impact fees for individual connections
• Ordinance 2026-01: Adopting the 2006 Utah Wildland-Urban Interface Code
• Ordinance 2026-03: Repealing restrictions on new culinary wells within 500 feet of town water lines
• Resolution 2026-03: Establishing a fee to rent the rodeo arena for large events
• Proposed 2026-27 Fiscal Year Budget and Ordinance 2026-06 regarding employee salary increases

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Laketown Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to review building permit applications and discuss land use standards. The commission will also address right of way issues on Main Street.

• Building permit for John Njord
• Building permit for Brandon Willis
• Discussion of Right of Way on Main Street
• Open discussion on Lot Sizes

Town Council

The Town Council will hold a work meeting to discuss the upcoming fiscal year budget and several proposed ordinances. Topics include water impact fees, building codes, and local infrastructure projects.

• 2026-27 Fiscal Year budget discussion
• Proposed Ordinance 2026-02 to reduce residential water impact fees
• Proposed Ordinance 2026-01 adopting the 2006 Utah Wildland-Urban Interface Code
• Discussion on pickleball court, splashpad, and town sign expenditures
• Engineering water mainlines for Oldham Farms

Town Council

The Laketown Town Council will hold a public hearing and vote on five ordinances, including changes to water impact fees, building codes, and a repeal of a well restriction. The meeting also includes budget review and updates on town services.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 2026-02: reducing residential water impact fees
• Public hearing on Ordinance 2026-04: establishing a $6400 fee for water rights in lieu of dedication
• Public hearing on Ordinance 2026-03: repealing a ban on new wells within 500 feet of town water lines
• Public hearing on Ordinance 2026-01: adopting the 2006 Utah Wildland-Urban Interface Code
• Public hearing on Ordinance 2026-05: clarifying the 1% state building permit surcharge

Town Council

The Laketown Town Council will hold five public hearings on April 1, 2026, at 7:00 PM to receive public comments on proposed ordinances. The ordinances address adopting a Wildland-Urban Interface Code, reducing residential water impact fees, repealing a restriction on new culinary wells, establishing a fee-in-lieu of water shares ($6,400 per half-acre equivalent), and clarifying building permit procedures and surcharges. Following the hearings, the council will discuss and possibly approve the items during its regular meeting.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 2026-01 adopting the 2006 Utah Wildland-Urban Interface Code
• Public hearing on Ordinance 2026-02 reducing residential water impact fees for 3/4" or 1" connections
• Public hearing on Ordinance 2026-03 repealing the ban on new culinary wells within 500 feet of a town water line
• Public hearing on Ordinance 2026-04 establishing a $6,400 fee in lieu of dedicating water shares for minor subdivisions
• Public hearing on Ordinance 2026-05 clarifying the 1% state building permit surcharge and allowing the council to require water connection

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Laketown Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to receive comment on four proposed ordinances: a water share fee in lieu ordinance ($6,400 per 1/2-acre lot), a well ban repeal, a mandatory water connection for properties within 300 feet of a town water line, and adoption of the Wildland-Urban Interface Code. After public comment, the commission may forward a recommendation to the Town Council. The agenda also includes a building permit for a Cody Gomez shop addition.

• Water Share Fee in Lieu Ordinance – proposed $6,400 fee per 1/2-acre lot equivalent
• Well Ban Repeal Ordinance – would lift current prohibition on drilling wells in Laketown
• Mandatory Water Connection Ordinance – requires connection to municipal water for properties within 300 feet of an existing line
• Wildland-Urban Interface Code Adoption – adopts 2006 Utah WUI Code and Laketown WUI Map
• Cody Gomez shop addition building permit

Town Council

The Laketown Town Council will hold a regular meeting on March 4, 2026, to discuss and act on several items. Key decisions include a public hearing and potential adoption of Ordinance 2026-01 adopting the Utah Wildland Urban Interface Code and map, and Resolution 2026-01 supporting a federal community project funding application. The council will also consider a business license application, a waterline connection for a subdivision, and a possible delay of the annual 3% water fee increase.

• Ordinance 2026-01 adopting the 2006 Utah Wildland Urban Interface Code and Laketown Wildland-Urban Interface Map
• Resolution 2026-01 pledging support for FY27 Community Project Funding (CPF) application
• Discussion on delaying the annual 3% increase in the water fee
• Waterline connection for subdivision (loop line on Main St and 200 East)
• Business license application for Benchmark Survey's LLC / Shelton Taylor

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Laketown Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to review several building permits and a subdivision request. The commission will also discuss septic tanks with Bear River Health.

• Beau Dean building permit
• Greg Jolley building permit
• Dallin Willis building permit
• Hal Weston Subdivision
• Discussion on septic tanks from Bear River Health

Town Council

The Laketown Town Council will hold a work meeting to review proposed ordinances and fees related to water system management and large events. The council will also hear public comments on non-agenda items before adjourning to an executive session.

• Proposed ordinance to facilitate large events while addressing municipal liability
• Town’s Water Impact Fee review
• Potential fee in lieu of water share dedication or transfer
• Possible requirement for water service area properties to connect to culinary water system
• Recently enacted prohibition on new private wells

Town Council

The Town Council will hold its regular meeting on February 4, 2026. Key discussions include water impact fees, water rights, and possibly scheduling a public hearing on water issues. The council will also consider business license applications for Meadowlark Floral Company and Nellie's Bakes, and discuss fees for the rodeo arena. Other items include updates on roads, parks, a TRT grant for park bathroom and pavilion remodeling, and the Cooperative Wildfire System program.

• Business license applications: Meadowlark Floral Company/Emily Robinson and Nellie's Bakes/Nellie Brown
• Discussion on water impact fee with Sunrise Engineering and water fees/rights
• Discussion on Rodeo Arena fee
• Schedule a public hearing for water-related issues
• TRT Grant/Park Bathroom & Pavilion remodel

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Laketown Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to discuss several development items including building permits for Beau Dean and Greg Jolley, a minor subdivision application revision, and receive a report from the City Council. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as approval of minutes and public comment.

• Beau Dean building permit review
• Greg Jolley subdivision and building permit
• Minor Subdivision application revision
• Report from City Council

Town Council

The Laketown Town Council will hold two public hearings on January 7, 2026. The first hearing considers a proposed ordinance to prohibit new culinary water wells on properties with public water service available. The second hearing considers amendments to the minor subdivision ordinance to clarify approval criteria and process.

• Proposed ordinance to ban new culinary water wells where public water is available
• Discussion of connection fees, impact fees, and fees in lieu of water rights for new homes
• Proposed amendments to minor subdivision ordinance clarifying eligibility and approval process
• Requirements for pre-application meeting, utility approvals, and zoning compliance for minor subdivisions

Town Council

The Town Council will swear in a new mayor and council members and hold two public hearings. The body will also consider a new ordinance regarding water impact fees and drilling wells within city limits.

• Discussion and possible vote on new ordinance for water impact fees and drilling wells
• TRT Grant approval for Park Bowery and Restrooms
• Proposed fee schedule update: lot split fee of $200 to be changed to minor subdivision
• Swearing in of new Mayor and Town Council members
• Discussion on Special Event Permit

Town Council

This document provides the 2026 meeting dates and times for the Laketown Town Council. It also lists the town office hours and holiday closures for the year.

• Regular meetings scheduled for 6:00 PM on the first Wednesday of each month at 10 North 200 East
• Town office hours set for Monday and Wednesday, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
• Office closures listed for MLK Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, and Veteran's Day