Vernal public meetings in 2025
7 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
This notice announces the adoption of Ordinance No. 2025-26, which was passed on September 17, 2025. The ordinance amends the city code regarding the creation of public nuisances and the enforcement of business licensing requirements.
- Ordinance No. 2025-26: Amends Municipal Code 05.04.420 regarding public nuisances and misdemeanor penalties
City Council
The City Council passed Ordinance No. 2025-024 to add a Water Use and Preservation Element to the Vernal City General Plan. This element serves as an advisory guide for water conservation, infrastructure planning, and growth.
- Adoption of Ordinance No. 2025-024 (Water Use and Preservation Element)
City Council
The City Council will meet to discuss funding for a geothermal study and updates to city personnel and rental policies. The session includes standard staff reports and a potential closed session.
- Approval of $20,000 for a geothermal network study - Phase 1
- Resolution 2025-19 to amend Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual regarding PTO cap and carryover
- Amendment of the Vernal City Community Room Rental Packet
City Council
Vernal City is soliciting proposals to demolish the Lamplighter property as part of its downtown revitalization efforts. Contractors must submit bids by January 16, 2026, and a site visit is scheduled for January 6, 2026.
- Request for Proposals for Lamplighter property demolition
- Proposals due: January 16, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.
- Site visit scheduled for January 6, 2026
- Project scope includes demolition of southern portion of property
- Target award date: January 21, 2026
City Council
The notice for an invitation for bids regarding the Uintah Animal Control and Shelter Special Service District Estray Horse Gather Project has been cancelled.
City Council
The Vernal City Council will meet on December 3, 2025, to approve minutes from November, consider adopting a 2006 Wildland-Urban Interface Code, and set the 2026 meeting schedule. The meeting is held at 374 East Main St.
- Approval of November 19, 2025, City Council minutes
- Consideration of Ordinance 2025-29 adopting the 2006 Utah Wildland-Urban Interface Code
- Discussion on business license requirements
- Consideration of Ordinance 2025-33 declaring the 2026 Regular City Council Meeting schedule
- Approval of change orders for the 200 S, 400 N waterline replacement project
City Council
Vernal City and Ashley Valley Water & Sewer Improvement District are requesting Statements of Qualifications from engineering and water resource firms. The selected firm will identify and assess alternative water sources and provide cost estimates to expand the water supply.
- Request for Statements of Qualifications for Water Source Development Study
- Mandatory pre-submittal conference on December 11, 2025, at 3:00 pm
- Deadline for Statement of Qualifications submittals is January 15, 2026, at 4:00 pm
- Anticipated service contract approval by City Council on February 4, 2026