Ballard public meetings in 2025

Ballard Planning & Zoning Board

The Ballard Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to receive support and opposition regarding a proposal to drill and produce oil wells. The proposed activity is located at 1012 S. 3500 E. Ute Cal Ranch Rd.

• Public hearing for Uinta Wax Operating LLC proposal to drill and produce oil wells at 1012 S. 3500 E. Ute Cal Ranch Rd.

Ballard City Council

The Ballard City Council will meet on December 16, 2025, to discuss potential projects for 2026, a memorandum of understanding for the 1000 South Road project, and an engineering update. The council will also consider ratifying a donation for the Shop with a Cop program and review finances including checks, statements, reports, and the budget.

• Ratification of Shop with a Cop donation
• Discussion of potential projects for 2026
• 1000 South Road Project MOU
• Engineering update
• Review of finances: checks, statements, reports, and budget

Ballard Planning & Zoning Board

The Planning & Zoning Board will conduct a public hearing regarding a conditional use permit for a dog kennel. The board will also review several new land use and business requests.

• Public hearing for Cheyenne Hardman's CUP Dog Kennel License
• Minor subdivision request from Larry Duncan
• Boundary adjustment request from Chad Kettle
• U Haul business request from Levi Bateman
• CUP Oil & Gas Super Pad request from Moonshadow Ranches

Ballard City Council

The Ballard City Council will convene to adopt the FFSL Wildland Interface Code (HB48) and review a Memorandum of Understanding regarding 1000 S. Roadway. The meeting will also include reports from the Uintah County Sheriff, board updates, and the review of previous council minutes.

• Adoption of FFSL Wildland Interface Code (HB48)
• Review of 1000 S. Roadway MOU
• Uintah County Sheriff/Commission Reports
• Review and Correction of November 18, 2025 Minutes
• Mayor's Report

Ballard City Council

The City Council will meet to approve the Uintah Basin Regional Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan and discuss Wildland Urban Interface options related to HB48. The body will also review memorandums of understanding for the 1000 S. roadway project.

• Approval of Uintah Basin Regional Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan
• Discussion of Wildland Urban Interface 3 options (HB48)
• 1000 S. roadway project MOUs
• Employee Christmas bonus discussion
• Christmas light show update from Deb Richards

Ballard Planning & Zoning Board

The board will conduct a public hearing regarding a zone change for Rob McNeel. The meeting also includes a review of a minor subdivision and a discussion on the development process.

• Public hearing for Rob McNeel zone change
• Minor subdivision application for Glen Henningsen
• Development process discussion with Jeff Baker

Ballard City Council

The City Council will review and potentially adopt updates to the Ballard City Transportation Master Plan. The meeting also includes a zone change request and discussions on city infrastructure and equipment replacements.

• Public hearing to review and adopt updates to the Transportation Master Plan (TMP)
• Zone change request for 2291 E. Hwy 40 (Rob McNeel)
• Proposal for 1000 South engineering (Jeff Baker)
• Award for 2025 Sign Project (Jeff Baker)
• Discussion on laptop and copier replacements

Ballard City Council

The Ballard City Council will hold a public hearing to review and adopt updates to the Ballard City Transportation Master Plan (TMP). The meeting is scheduled for November 4, 2025, at 7:15 p.m.

• Public hearing for reviewing and adopting updates to the Ballard City Transportation Master Plan (TMP)

Ballard Planning & Zoning Board

The Ballard City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on November 4, 2025, to accept comments on a proposed zone change for a property at 2291 E. Hwy 40 (Max's Place). The change would rezone approximately 8.9 acres of the parcel from Commercial (C2) to MH Zone to allow for an RV park, while retaining the front portion in C2 zoning.

• Proposed zone change at 2291 E. Hwy 40 (Max's Place, 8.9 acres)
• Front portion (2.65 acres) to remain Commercial (C2) zoning
• Back portion (8.9 acres) to be rezoned to MH Zone for RV park use
• Public hearing scheduled for November 4, 2025, at 6:15 p.m. at Ballard City Offices (2381 E. 1000 S.)

Ballard City Council

The Ballard City Council will meet to discuss several city updates, including the Christmas show and Serenity Park. The body will also review finances and the minutes from the October 7, 2025 meeting.

• Ballard Christmas Show
• Serenity Park
• Engineering update
• Uintah County Sheriff / Commission reports
• Review of October 7, 2025 meeting minutes

Ballard City Council

The Ballard City Council is addressing Resolution #202509-001 to cancel the November 2025 municipal general election. This action is taken because all candidates are unopposed and no propositions are on the ballot.

• Resolution #202509-001: Declares Nile L. Mathisen (Mayor), Steven J. Secrest (City Council), and Alfred A. Kettle (City Council) elected to 4-year terms

Ballard Planning & Zoning Board

The Ballard Planning & Zoning Board will convene to review past agenda items, including a rezone for an RV park and approval for Ballard Springs Phase II, and to consider new agenda items such as a boundary adjustment and a residential concept.

• Rezone for RV Park
• Ballard Springs Phase II Approval
• Boundary Adjustment
• Residential Concept
• Tractor Supply Signage

Ballard City Council

The Ballard City Council will meet to discuss the approval of Ballard Springs Phase II and address street signage. The council will also hold discussions regarding roadway safety and the use of a street sweeper.

• Ballard Springs Phase II approval
• Street signage
• Street sweeper discussion
• Roadway safety discussion
• Engineering update

Ballard City Council

The Ballard City Council will meet to discuss a resolution to cancel elections and review a roadway project. The body will also receive reports on engineering, finances, and law enforcement.

• Resolution 202509-001 canceling elections
• 1500 E. 1000 S. roadway project
• Street sweeper discussion
• Duchesne County Chamber of Commerce donation
• Uintah County Sheriff / Commission reports

Ballard Planning & Zoning Board

The Ballard Planning & Zoning Board will meet on September 2, 2025, to discuss agenda items including a boundary adjustment for Brett & David Kettle, a property concept by Mark Hicken, and planning & development updates.

• Boundary Adjustment - Brett & David Kettle
• Property Concept - Mark Hicken
• Planning & Development - Kelsey Carter
• Rolled Back Curbs Discussion
• Approval of August 5, 2025 Minutes

Ballard City Council

The Ballard City Council will meet to review short- and long-term capital project lists and a quote for maintenance building automation. The session includes reports from the Uintah County Sheriff and the city's engineering department.

• SM Energy Cup Bunkbed Well discussion with Ryan Lindsay
• Review of 1 year and 2-5 year capital project lists
• Maintenance building automation quote from Spectra
• Engineering update
• Uintah County Sheriff and Commission reports

Ballard City Council

The Ballard City Council will convene a routine meeting with no substantive decisions or votes listed on the agenda. Items are limited to procedural actions such as roll call, prayer, and reviewing past minutes.

Ballard Planning & Zoning Board

The Ballard Planning & Zoning Board will meet to review new proposals for land development. The board will discuss concepts for a major subdivision and a major subdivision specifically for tiny homes.

• Major subdivision concept presented by Rob McNeel
• Major subdivision concept for tiny homes presented by Rob McNeel
• Sound wall signage presented by Brad Knight
• Open meeting training

Ballard City Council

The City Council will meet to receive updates from UDOT and the Uintah County Sheriff. The body will also discuss generators for the office and shop and a camera at 1500 E. 2000 S.

• 1500 E. 2000 S. camera discussion
• Generators for office and shop
• UDOT update
• Engineering update
• Review of July 15, 2025 meeting minutes

Ballard City Council

The Ballard City Council will meet to discuss energy-related infrastructure and receive city updates. The session includes reports on street sweeping, engineering, and finances.

• SM Energy Cup discussion
• Pipeline crossing discussion
• Street sweeping update
• Engineering update
• Review of July 1, 2025 meeting minutes

Ballard Planning & Zoning Board

The Planning Commission will hold two public hearings to consider recommending changes to city titles. The board will discuss site plan development bonding and setbacks for storage units.

• Public hearing on Title 14.20.010, 020, and Title 15.03.080 regarding Site Plan Development Bonding
• Public hearing on Title 15.06.130 regarding Storage Units Setback

Ballard City Council

The Ballard City Council will hold a public hearing to consider a funding application for the 1000 S. Joint Project. The council will also consider resolutions regarding site plan bonding and storage unit setbacks.

• Public hearing and funding application for 1000 S. Joint Project
• Resolution R202507-001: Site Plan Development Bonding (Title 14.20.010, 020, Title 15.03.080)
• Resolution R02508-002: Storage Unit Setbacks (Title 15.06.130)

Ballard City Council

The Ballard City Council has issued a public notice for a hearing to discuss applying for $3,264,000 in state funding for the 1000 South road project between 500 East and 1500 East. The project involves constructing 0.6 miles of road and a box culvert, with an estimated total cost of $4,352,000. The hearing will be held on July 1, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. at the Ballard City building.

• Public hearing for $3,264,000 CIB funding application for 1000 South road project
• Project cost estimated at $4,352,000 for 0.6 miles of road and box culvert
• Joint project between Ballard City, Roosevelt City, and Duchesne County SSD #2
• Hearing scheduled for July 1, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. at 2381 E 1000 S, Ballard
• ADA accommodations available with 3-day advance notice

Ballard City Council

The Ballard City Council will meet to discuss the city budget and property tax rates. The agenda includes reviews of employee raises, fraud risk, and specific road maintenance projects.

• Public hearing for budget approval
• Property tax rate approval
• Employee raises
• Road striping at 1500 E. 2000 S.
• Street sweeping at Serenity Park and 1500 E.

Ballard City Council

This notice lists the individuals who have filed Declaration of Candidacy forms for the 2025 Ballard City Council and Ballard Water Improvement District elections.

• Mayor candidate: Nile L. Mathisen
• City Council candidates: Alfred A. Kettle and Steven J. Secrest
• Water District Board candidates: Mark W. Reidhead, Jesse Wilcox Danley, and Shane P. Jenson

Ballard City Council

The Ballard City Council will hold a public hearing to approve the 2025-26 city budget. The hearing is scheduled for June 17, 2025, at 7:15 p.m. at the Ballard City Building.

• Public hearing for 2025-26 Ballard City budget approval

Ballard Planning & Zoning Board

The Ballard Planning & Zoning Board will meet to discuss site plan bond reviews and board member letters of interest. The board will also review minutes from the May 6, 2025 meeting.

• Site plan bond review
• Board member letter of interest
• Approval of May 6, 2025 minutes

Ballard City Council

The Ballard City Council will discuss a transportation master plan and a seismic testing project. The body is also scheduled to review the budget and approve the city fee schedule.

• Ballard Fee Schedule approval
• Ballard City Transportation Master Plan presented by Jones & DeMille
• Seismic Testing Project presented by Royce Hammer
• Budget review
• Engineering update

Ballard City Council

The Ballard City Council will meet to discuss a variance and conditional use permit for a FRAC sand facility. The council is also reviewing an election agreement with Uintah County and a project on 1000 S.

• Variance and CUP approval for FRAC sand facility (Garth Robison)
• Uintah County election agreement
• 1000 S. project approval
• K & K free dump week update
• Review of May 6, 2025 meeting minutes

Ballard Planning & Zoning Board

The Ballard Planning & Zoning Board will hold public hearings on a Conditional Use Permit for the Ballard Loadout Facility, a zoning code amendment (Title 14.06.010), and two resolutions amending site plan procedures and enforcement services. The board will also consider site plan approvals, a boundary adjustment for Lisa Ely, a business site plan for Mike Escalson, and a zoning administrator appointment update.

• Public hearing on CUP for Ballard Loadout Facility (frac sand loadout)
• Public hearing on Title 14.06.010 Amendment
• Public hearing on Resolution R202504-004 (Site Plan procedure amendment)
• Public hearing on Resolution R202504-005 (Amending Titles 8, 11, 15 - Uintah County enforcement services)
• Boundary adjustment for Lisa Ely

Ballard City Council

The Ballard City Council will discuss a proposed amendment to Subdivision Title 14.06.010 and consider two resolutions: one updating site plan procedures (R202504-004) and another updating enforcement services (R202504-005). The agenda also includes an update on the Finley Resources Pipeline, an animal control and shelter report, and the Ballard Carnival. The meeting will cover routine items such as financial reports and approval of prior minutes.

• Subdivision Title 14.06.010 amendment
• Site Plan Procedure Update Resolution R202504-004
• Enforcement Services Update Resolution R202504-005
• Finley Resources Pipeline update
• Animal Control & Shelter update

Ballard City Council

This notice provides information on military and overseas absentee voting and lists offices to be filled during the November 4, 2025, General Election. It includes candidacy filing dates for city and district offices.

• General Election scheduled for November 4, 2025
• Ballard City offices to be filled: Mayor (four year term) and two Council Members (four year term)
• Ballard Water Improvement District offices to be filled: Three Board Members (four year term)
• Candidacy filing for cities: June 2nd - 6th, 8 am to 5 pm
• Candidacy filing for districts: June 2nd - 9th

Ballard City Council

The City Council meeting scheduled for Tuesday, April 15, 2025, has been canceled. The next scheduled meeting is Tuesday, May 6, 2025.

Ballard Planning & Zoning Board

The Planning & Zoning Board will hold a public hearing regarding a conditional use permit for a storage facility. The board will also review several site plans and subdivision approvals.

• Public hearing for CUP Storage Facility
• Townhome site plan approval for Rob McNeel
• Major Desert Hills Subdivision final approval for Annette Miller
• Tractor Supply site plan approval for Kiler Hall
• Lot line adjustment for Lisa Ely

Ballard Planning & Zoning Board

The Ballard City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to accept comments on a proposed zone change. The change would allow for the future development of residential homes along 1000 N.

• Proposed zone change from C3 to RM 1, RM 2 (Residential Multi-Family) at approximately 968 N 3500 E (Parcel #170430027)

Ballard Planning & Zoning Board

The Ballard Planning & Zoning Board meets to review returning agenda items including the Major Desert Hills Subdivision, the Minor Ballard Springs Subdivision, and a Conditional Use Permit for Rob McNeel. New items include a business concept from Mike Escalson and a zone change concept from Lenore Burgi, both at the discussion stage. The board will also hear public comments on a government training seminar.

• Major Desert Hills Subdivision – Annette Miller
• Minor Ballard Springs Subdivision – Rob McNeel
• Conditional Use Permit – Rob McNeel
• Business Concept – Mike Escalson
• Zone Change Concept – Lenore Burgi

Ballard Planning & Zoning Board

The board will hold a public hearing regarding a proposed zone change from C2 to RM1 for Rob McNeel. The meeting also includes discussions on several subdivision projects and a concept for Air B&B.

• Public hearing: Proposed Zone Change C2 to RM1 - Rob McNeel
• Lot line adjustment: Kaydee Meacham Subdivision - Brent Cook
• Minor subdivision: MRC Homes - Troy Gadd
• Major subdivision: Bastian Property Concept - Annette Miller
• Air B&B Concept - Suani Guzman