Laketown public meetings in 2025
34 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider two ordinance amendments. One proposal would ban new culinary wells where public water is available, and the second would clarify the process for minor subdivisions.
- Proposed ban on new culinary wells where public culinary water is available
- Proposed minor subdivision criteria: parcels 3 acres or smaller, maximum 3 lots, single-family residences only
- Public hearing on culinary well and subdivision ordinances
Town Council
The Town Council will review the 2025 Auditor Report and the 2026 meeting schedule. Members will discuss ordinances regarding water share fees and special event permits, as well as snow removal options.
- Discussion on Ordinance 2025-08 to establish a fee in lieu of water shares/rights dedication
- Review of 208 Lawn Care Snow Removal Proposal and Estimate
- Discussion on an ordinance establishing a special Events Permit Process
- Discussion on drilling wells within city limits
- Approval of 2026 Meeting Schedule and Holiday Office Closure Days
Town Council
The Town Council will review the 2025 municipal election results and discuss updates to the consolidated fee schedule. The body is also addressing snow removal equipment and water infrastructure within city limits.
- Resolution 2025-11: Establishing a fee for water meter requests on non-billing months
- Ordinance 2025-08: Proposed fee in lieu of dedication of required water shares/water rights
- Canvas of the November 4, 2025 municipal election
- Discussion on costs for continuing a water line and drilling wells within city limits
- Investigation into snow removal equipment costs and local contractor interest
Town Council
The Laketown Town Council is rescheduling its November meeting from November 4 to November 12, 2025. During the rescheduled meeting, the council will canvass the 2025 Municipal Election results.
- Canvass of 2025 Municipal Election results
- Rescheduling of November meeting to November 12, 2025
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Laketown Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to discuss building permits and a subdivision application. The commission will also receive a report from the City Council.
- Austin Hunter building permit
- Gary Forakis building permit
- Minor Subdivision application revision
Town Council
The Laketown Town Council issued a public notice to reschedule its October meeting from October 1 to October 8, 2025, with the meeting time changed to 7:00 PM. This is a procedural notice only; no decisions or discussions are listed on the agenda.
Town Council
The Town Council will meet to discuss water well drilling within city limits and town snow removal. The body is also considering a resolution to add plan review fees for building inspectors to the consolidated fee schedule.
- Resolution 2025-10: Building Inspector Plan Review Fee (50% for commercial and 20% for residential building permit fees)
- Discussion on well drilling within city limits
- Proposed fee for water meter reads on months when meters are not ready
- Town snow removal discussion
- Budget review and approval of bills
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will review several building permits and discuss policy regarding new wells. The body will also consider streamlining the Minor Subdivision application process.
- Dattage permit for garage improvements
- Richard Droesbeke shed permit
- Rick Larsen shed permit
- Discussion on permitting new wells where culinary water is available
- Streamline Minor Subdivision application
Town Council
The Laketown Town Council will hold a public hearing to open the 2025-26 fiscal year budget, adjusting transfers, road-improvement allocations, and adding new building-inspection revenues and expenses. After the hearing, the council will take action on these budget items during the regular meeting.
- Adjust General Budget Transfer Out and Water Budget Transfer In to $30,000 each
- Increase Streets Capital outlay from $200,000 to $217,017.95 for road improvements
- Add Building Inspection permit deposits ($5,000), permit fees ($40,000), renewal fees ($500), and plan-review fees ($20,000)
- Add Building Inspection expenses: refund deposits ($5,000), inspector fees ($20,000), office supplies ($1,000), state fees ($1,000)
- Adjust Activity Committee Event Expense Budget to $20,702 and increase Admin Codification from $4,000 to $6,000
Town Council
The Laketown Town Council will hold a public hearing and meeting on September 24, 2025, at 6:00 PM to discuss and vote on key items including the amended 2025-26 fiscal year budget, a contract with Beacon Code Consultants, and changes to building permit fees. Residents may address the council during the public comment period.
- Resolution 2025-09: Approval of the amended 2025-26 Fiscal Year Budget
- Resolution 2025-08: Contract with Beacon Code Consultants
- Resolution 2025-10: Add to the Consolidated Fee Schedule - Building Inspector: Plan Review Fee (percentage of building permit)
- Extension of Larsen building permit timeline
- New Building Permit process discussion
Town Council
The Laketown Town Council will hold its regular meeting to approve minutes, bills, and updates from staff and committees. A public hearing will consider Ordinance 2025-07, which would transfer building-permit administration from Rich County to Laketown, followed by a vote.
- Ordinance 2025-07: transfer building-permit oversight from Rich County to Laketown
- Resolution 2025-07: amend fee schedule to add building-permit fees
- Amend Kendel Welch/Jones & DeMille contract by $2,000
- Public hearing on Ordinance 2025-07 at 7:00 PM
- Kalen & Leony Larsen building permit for 151 S 100 W with prepaid water hook-up
Town Council
The Laketown Town Council will hold a public hearing on Ordinance 2025-07 to decide whether to transfer administrative responsibility for issuing building permits from Rich County to the Town of Laketown. Currently, Rich County handles permit paperwork while the town’s building inspector retains final approval.
- Public hearing on Ordinance 2025-07 to transfer building-permit administration from Rich County to Laketown
- Final decision on Ordinance 2025-07 at 7:00 PM in Laketown Office, 10 North 200 East
Town Council
The Town Council will hold a public hearing and discuss Ordinance 2025-07 to transfer building permit administration from Rich County to the Town of Laketown. The council will also consider updating the fee schedule to establish charges for these permits.
- Public hearing for Ordinance 2025-07 regarding building permit administration
- Resolution 2025-07 to amend the Consolidated Fee Schedule for building permits
- Proposed $2,000 contract amendment with Kendel Welch/Jones & DeMille
- Contract for Town Snow Removal
- Building permit for Tyler & Ruby Hunter at 151 S 100 W
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Laketown Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to discuss a building permit application. The commission will also receive a report from the City Council.
- Building permit for a shed requested by Mike Fuhriman
Town Council
The Town Council will review the budget and discuss updates to building regulations and the consolidated fee schedule. The body will also consider ordinances regarding noise and the drilling of wells within city limits.
- Resolution 2025-07 to establish fees for building permits
- Ordinance 2025-07 amending title 9 building regulations
- Discussion on Noise Ordinance within City Limits
- Discussion on drilling wells within city limits
- Building permit for Tyler & Ruby Hunter at 151 S 100 W
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a proposed ordinance to transfer the administrative responsibility for issuing building permits from Rich County to the Town of Laketown. The commission will decide whether to recommend approval or denial of this change to the Town Council.
- Public hearing on ordinance to transfer building permit administration from Rich County to Laketown
- Discussion regarding Beau and Alicia Dean Home
- Discussion on 1 acre lot size vs 1/2 acre lot size
Town Council
The Laketown Town Council will hold a work meeting to discuss town updates and event planning. A primary focus is a discussion with the Bear River Health Department regarding septic systems and lot sizes.
- Discussion with Richard Worley of Bear River Health Department on lot sizes and septic systems
- Raspberry Days Rodeo updates from Kris Hodges
- Town updates from Mayor Burdette Weston
Town Council
The Town Council will review the budget and bills while discussing the town's insurance policy via telephone. The body will also hold discussions regarding town right-of-way and transient business licenses.
- Discussion of Town Insurance Policy with Utah Local Governments Trust
- Discussion of Transient Business Licenses
- Continued discussion on Town Right of Way
- Proposed capping of old water line by rodeo grounds
- Investigation of lot across the road for rodeo parking and contestant warm-up
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will review building permit applications and discuss the town's lot size standards. The body will also examine the building permit application process and a lot split ordinance.
- Building permit for Rick Larsen
- Building permit for Tyler Hunter
- Lot Splits / Minor Subdivision ordinance
- Discussion of 1 acre vs. 1/2 acre lot sizes in town
- Postponed ordinance regarding extended parking in the right of way
Town Council
The Laketown Town Council will hold a public hearing to receive comments on the proposed 2025-26 fiscal year budget. A Town Council meeting will follow the hearing to discuss and potentially approve the budget items.
- Public hearing on the Proposed 2025-26 Fiscal Year Budget
Town Council
The Town Council will hold a public hearing and meeting to discuss and approve the 2025-26 fiscal year budget. The council will also review the final 2024-25 budget and discuss local roads and event planning.
- Public hearing and approval of 2025-26 Fiscal Year Budget (Resolution 2025-06)
- Acceptance of the final 2024-25 Fiscal Year Budget
- Discussion regarding roads
- Raspberry Days Rodeo planning
Town Council
The Town Council will review the budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year and consider several administrative and land-use requests. The meeting includes updates on town infrastructure and a proposal for website hosting.
- 2025-26 Fiscal Year Budget
- Proposal for website hosting from Jones & DeMille Engineering
- Request by Hal Weston to reduce right of way at 100 South
- Building permit for Manuel Quajis
- Discussion on Ordinance 2025-? regarding water right turnover or an $8,000 fee
Town Council
This notice lists the individuals who filed as candidates for the 2025 Laketown Municipal election. The general election is scheduled for November 4, 2025.
- Mayor candidates: Brandon Clark Willis and Patrick Taylor Floyd
- Town Council (4 Year Term) candidates: Burdette Wilkes Weston, Delora L. Wight, Kirsten K. Gash, and Richard Neil Droesbeke
- Town Council (2 Year Term) candidate: Denise Marie Johnson
Town Council
The town is providing notice of the candidate filing period for the municipal general election held on November 4, 2025. Eligible residents may file for several open municipal offices between June 2 and June 6, 2025.
- Election for Mayor (4-year term)
- Election for two Town Council Members (4-year terms)
- Election for one vacated Town Council seat (term 2026-2028)
- Candidate filing period: June 2, 2025, to June 6, 2025, at 5:00 PM
- Filing location: 10 North 200 East, Laketown, Utah
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Laketown Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to discuss building applications and permits. The commission will also receive a report from the City Council.
- Building application for Manuel Quijas / Tyler Hunter
- Building permit information for Rick Larsen
Town Council
The Town Council will hold four public hearings to discuss the Fiscal Year 2025 budget and three proposed municipal code amendments. These items will be discussed and potentially approved during the council meeting following the hearings.
- Discussion on opening and amending the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 budget
- Ordinance 2025-04: Establishing a 180-day deadline for construction to begin after a building permit is issued
- Ordinance 2025-05: Prohibiting storage of personal property on town right-of-way for more than 15 days, with fines up to $500
- Ordinance 2025-06: Allowing owners to store up to two registered recreational vehicles on their vacant lot
Town Council
The Laketown Town Council will hold a public hearing and meeting on May 22, 2025, to discuss and potentially adopt amendments to the Fiscal Year 2025 budget and three ordinances. The meeting will take place at 7:00 PM in the Laketown Town Office at 10 North 200 East.
- Adoption of amended Fiscal Year 2025 budget
- Ordinance 2025-04: Amending building permit rules with 180-day construction deadline
- Ordinance 2025-05: Banning storage of personal property on town right-of-way beyond 15 days, with fines up to $500
- Ordinance 2025-06: Allowing property owners to store up to two registered recreational vehicles on vacant lots
- Business License Application for Saddle Creek Outfitter's LLC - Richard Johnson
Town Council
The Laketown Town Council will hold its regular meeting on May 7, 2025. The council will consider a resolution for an interlocal agreement with Rich County for election services, two zoning-related ordinances, and review the 2026 draft budget. Other items include business license applications, a water hookup refund, and various department updates.
- Consideration of Resolution 2025-02 Interlocal Agreement for Election Services with Rich County
- Ordinance 2025-03 amending Title 9 to require construction start within 180 days of permit issuance
- Ordinance 2025-04 amending code to allow storage of up to four trailers on a vacant lot
- Review of 2026 draft budget
- Business license applications for Blue Water Studios and Rock and Dirt Services
Town Council
This is a procedural election notice for Laketown's 2025 Municipal General Election, not a typical meeting agenda. It lists offices up for vote (Mayor, two 4-year Council seats, one 2-year Council seat) and key dates: candidate filing June 2-6, 2025, primary August 12 if needed, general election November 4, 2025. The notice also provides information for UOCAVA voters on absentee voting procedures.
- Offices on ballot: Mayor (4-year term), 2 Council seats (4-year term), 1 Council seat (2-year term)
- Candidate filing period: June 2-6, 2025
- Primary election if needed: August 12, 2025
- General Election Day: November 4, 2025
- UOCAVA voter ballot return deadline: 8:00 PM on Election Day
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Laketown Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on April 30, 2025, to consider two proposed land use code amendments: establishing a 180-day deadline for construction commencement after a building permit is issued, and allowing up to four trailers to be stored on vacant lots. Following the hearing, the commission will vote on recommendations to the Town Council. The agenda also includes reviewing wording for a personal property storage ordinance, discussing time limits on building permits, and a new rodeo arena sign.
- Public hearing on amending land use code to set a 180-day deadline for construction start after building permit issuance
- Public hearing on amending land use code to allow storage of up to four trailers on vacant lots
- Review wording for an ordinance regulating storage of personal property in the city right-of-way
- Discuss placing time limits on Laketown building permits
- Discuss a new rodeo arena sign
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Laketown Planning and Zoning Commission will review an ordinance for trailer parking and discuss changing the minimum lot size to allow half-acre lots for building. The meeting will also include approving previous minutes, taking an ethics pledge, and receiving a report from the City Council.
- Review ordinance for trailer parking
- Discuss changing lot size to allow 1/2 acre lots for building
- Approval of meeting minutes
- Laketown Ethics Pledge
- Report from City Council
Planning and Zoning Commission
This meeting notice has been cancelled. No agenda items will be discussed or decided. The public body will not convene.
Planning and Zoning Commission
This Laketown Planning and Zoning Commission meeting will review an ordinance on trailer parking and discuss changing the minimum lot size to allow half-acre lots for building. The commission will also hear an update on parking trailers and cars in road rights-of-way. No votes or decisions are listed; items are under discussion.
- Review ordinance for trailer parking
- Discuss changing lot size to allow 1/2 acre lots for building
- Update from Duane on parking trailers and cars in road right of way
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will discuss revising the minimum lot size to 0.5 acres for building permits, review ordinances on trailer parking and parking in road rights-of-way, and consider a lot division process update. The meeting also includes permits for a re-roofing and a remodel, plus a report from the City Council.
- Brian Menasco re-roofing permit
- Lance Dattage remodel permit
- Review ordinance for trailer parking
- Review ordinance for parking trailers and cars in road right-of-way
- Discuss changing lot size to allow 1/2 acre lots for building