Bear River public meetings in 2025
31 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will discuss a questionnaire for public input on updating the General Plan and review a map of the Master Street Plan. The body will also review sections of the LMDC and Business License Ordinance adopted by the City Council.
- Discussion of questionnaire for public input on updating the General Plan
- Review of Master Street Plan map
- Review of LMDC and Business License Ordinance sections adopted by City Council
City Council
The City Council will discuss updating municipal codes, franchise agreements, and garbage fees. The body is also reviewing a property boundary adjustment application and updates to construction and subdivision standards.
- Determination of new garbage fees effective January 1, 2026
- Kathleen Christensen Property Boundary Adjustment Application
- Planning Commission recommendation to amend LMDC regarding Education Institutions
- Review of Rocky Mountain Power Franchise Ordinance
- Update on Senawave Franchise Agreement based on attorney recommendations
City Council
The City Council and Planning Commission will hold a work session to discuss Bear River City Public Works Construction Standards. The session will be conducted with the City Engineer.
- Review and discussion of Bear River City Public Works Construction Standards
Planning Commission
The Bear River City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on October 15, 2025, at 6:30 PM in the Bear River City Civic Center to receive comments on proposed amendments to the Land Use Table Appendix A and Definitions Chapter 2 regarding Education Institutions. The amendments aim to bring the city code into compliance with recent state legislation.
- Proposed amendments to Land Use Table Appendix A and Definitions Chapter 2
- Amendments address Education Institutions zoning
- Changes intended to comply with recent state legislation
- Public hearing scheduled for October 15, 2025, at 6:30 PM
- Comments available at City Office (435-279-9047) or city website
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding amendments to the Bear River City Land Management and Development Code Appendix A and Definitions concerning Education Institutions. The body may provide a recommendation to the City Council on these amendments.
- Public hearing on Land Management and Development Code amendments regarding Education Institutions
- Review of Future Growth Map and Master Streets Map
- Discussion of public input questionnaire for General Plan updates
City Council
The City Council is meeting to resolve the cancellation of the November 4, 2025 local election. This action is taken because all municipal officer candidates are unopposed and there are no ballot propositions.
- Resolution to cancel the November 4, 2025 Local Election
City Council
The City Council will discuss several ordinance amendments and franchise agreements. The body is scheduled to determine new garbage fees effective January 1, 2026, and may vote on a resolution to cancel an election.
- Determination of new garbage fees for January 1, 2026
- Possible adoption of the Amended Dog and Animal Ordinance
- Review of Rocky Mountain Power Franchise Ordinance and SenaWave Franchise Agreement
- Ordinance of Acceptance of the Grand Haven Subdivision
- Resolution to Cancel Election
Planning Commission
The Bear River Planning Commission will consider a Conditional Use Permit application from Riley Yeates. The commission will also discuss updates to the Subdivision Ordinance and the Bear River City General Plan.
- Riley Yeates Conditional Use Permit Application
- Subdivision Ordinance Update
- Updating Bear River City General Plan
- Discussion on Educational Institutions
City Council
The City Council meeting scheduled for September 10, 2025, has been canceled.
City Council
The Bear River City Council will discuss the adoption of an amended dog and animal ordinance and the acceptance of the Grand Haven Subdivision. The body will also determine the effective date for new garbage fees and review second quarter financials.
- Possible adoption of the Amended Dog and Animal Ordinance
- Ordinance of Acceptance of the Grand Haven Subdivision
- Determination of when new garbage fees go into effect
- Resolution to Cancel Election
- Review of 2nd Quarter Financials
Planning Commission
The Bear River City Planning Commission will hold a public meeting on August 27, 2025, at 6:30 PM to conduct routine procedural items and discuss updates to the city’s General Plan. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda; all items are informational or future considerations.
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for August 20, 2025, has been cancelled due to lack of a quorum. The meeting is rescheduled for August 27, 2025, at 6:30 pm.
City Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider adopting amendments to the Dog and Animal Ordinance. The body will also consider an ordinance to accept the Grand Haven Subdivision.
- Public hearing and possible adoption of amended Dog and Animal Ordinance
- Ordinance of Acceptance of the Grand Haven Subdivision
- Discussion on business license requirements for education institutions
City Council
The City Council will receive public comments regarding a proposed animal ordinance. This proposal includes amendments to the Bear River City Land Management and Development Code.
- Public hearing on proposed animal ordinance
- Proposed amendments to the Bear River City Land Management and Development Code
Subdivision Land Use Authority
The Subdivision Land Use Authority will meet to discuss the possible approval of the Anderson Fields Subdivision. The body will also set the date and time for monthly meetings for 2025.
- Review and possible approval of the Anderson Fields Subdivision
- Setting of 2025 monthly meeting dates and times
City Council
The City Council is meeting to address the 2025 UOCAVA General Election Notice. The agenda consists of this specific election notice.
- 2025 UOCAVA 2025 General Election Notice
Planning Commission
The Bear River Planning Commission will hold its July 16, 2025 meeting to act on minutes from the June 18 meeting, receive a zoning report, review the Anderson Fields Subdivision, discuss feedback from education institutions, and consider updates to the Bear River City General Plan. The meeting is open to the public and follows standard procedural requirements.
- Review and possible approval of the Anderson Fields Subdivision
- Updating Bear River City General Plan
- Feedback from education institutions (draft provided)
- Action on minutes of June 18, 2025
City Council
The City Council will discuss Planning Commission recommendations for residential dwelling and accessory building setbacks. The body is also considering approvals for a computer software proposal, a contract for election services, and garbage can delivery and replacement fees.
- Planning Commission Recommendation for Setbacks for Dwellings and Residential accessory Buildings
- Review of Animal Ordinance Draft
- Possible approval of Computer Software Proposal
- Possible approval of Fee Schedule for Garbage Can Delivery and Replacement Fees
- Review and possible approval of the Contract for Election Services
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will meet to discuss updates to the Bear River City General Plan. The body will also receive feedback from City Council members regarding yard designations.
- Feedback from Council Members Brian Anderson and Josh Dallin on Yard Designations
- Updating Bear River City General Plan
City Council
The City Council will hold a work meeting to discuss corner lot setbacks. No decisions will be made during this meeting, and there will be no public comment.
- Discussion of corner lot setbacks
City Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing to discuss amendments to the 2024-25 budget and the adoption of the 2025-26 budget. The body will also consider the 2025 certified tax rate and various fee changes.
- Public hearing on 2024-25 Budget amendments and 2025-26 Budget adoption
- Resolution to adopt 2025 Certified Tax Rate
- Planning Commission recommendation for setbacks for dwellings and residential accessory buildings
- Econowaste proposed contract renewal with increase in charges
- Review and possible increase in city garbage service fees
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will meet to discuss feedback from the City Council regarding yard designations. The body will also address updates to the Bear River City General Plan.
- Discussion on City Council feedback regarding yard designations
- Updating Bear River City General Plan
- Action on minutes from April 16, 2025
City Council
The Bear River City Council will hold a public hearing for Amendment 1.25 and consider adopting Amendment Ordinance 2025-05-02. They will also discuss the budget, set a date for a budget public hearing, review Econowaste contract renewal, and hear reports on a farmers market and playground.
- Public hearing for Amendment 1.25 and possible adoption of Amendment Ordinance 2025-05-02
- Econowaste contract renewal
- Budget discussion and setting date for budget public hearing
- Planning Commission recommendations for yard designation
- Office Manager Consultant plan to backup/cleanup records
Planning Commission
The Bear River Planning Commission will meet on April 16, 2025, to discuss feedback from the City Council on yard designations and consider suggestions from Council Member Brian Anderson on amending the Land Management Development Code (LMDC). Commissioners will also discuss updating the city's General Plan. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and a planning and zoning report.
- Discussion on City Council feedback regarding yard designations
- Council Member Brian Anderson's suggestions on adding to and amending LMDC
- Discussion on updating Bear River City General Plan
- Action on minutes of March 19, 2025
City Council
The Bear River City Council will meet on April 9, 2025 to discuss and potentially approve multiple items including proposed amendments to the Land Management & Development Code (covering home occupation signs, code conflicts, and setback requirements), a review of the budget, and a bid for the 1st East Drain project. Other actions include appointing a flood plain administrator, approving the MWPP Survey 2025, and adopting a farmer's market policy. The council will also consider planning commission recommendations for yard designation and fill a vacant planning commission seat.
- Proposed amendments to the Land Management & Development Code (home occupation signs, code conflicts, setback requirements)
- Budget discussion and review
- Review and possible approval of bid for 1st East Drain
- Planning Commission recommendations (2 options) for yard designation
- Appointment of flood plain administrator and approval of MWPP Survey 2025
Planning Commission
The Bear River Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, receive a planning and zoning report, and discuss a possible action to define and illustrate yard designations. The meeting includes routine items such as roll call and future assignments. Public participation is allowed for agenda items.
- Discussion and possible action on defining and illustrating yard designations
- Approval of minutes from February 19, 2025
- Planning and Zoning Report
- Future considerations and assignments for next meeting
City Council
The Bear River City Council will hold its March 2025 meeting, with key actions including setting the 2025 city irrigation assessment and considering a new business license ordinance. The council will also discuss a pre-disaster mitigation plan, designate a chief administrative officer and records officer, and fill a vacant planning commission seat. Public comments will be heard, and the council may enter closed session as allowed by Utah law.
- Set City Irrigation Assessment for 2025
- Business License Ordinance
- 2025 Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan
- Designate a Chief Administrative Officer and Appointed Records Officer
- Planning Commission Member to Replace Vacant Seat
Planning Commission
The Bear River Planning Commission will meet to elect a chairman and review previous meeting minutes. The body will also discuss and potentially take action on defining and illustrating yard designations.
- Election of Planning Commission Chairman
- Discussion and possible action to define and illustrate yard designations
- Discussion of a possible new meeting schedule
City Council
The City Council will review and potentially approve the Capital Improvement Plan and the Infrastructure Improvement Plan. The meeting also includes a review of the Business License Ordinance and 4th quarter financials.
- Possible approval of the Capital Improvement Plan
- Possible approval of the Infrastructure Improvement Plan
- Review and update of the Business License Ordinance
- Review of 4th Quarter Financials
- Discussion on Farmers Market and Park Playground by Tyona Price
Planning Commission
The Bear River Planning Commission meeting scheduled for January 16, 2025, was cancelled. The agenda included procedural items such as electing a chairman, reviewing zoning reports, and discussing yard designations, but no decisions or actions were taken.
City Council
The City Council will meet to establish the 2025 meeting schedule and review city fee and compensation schedules. The body will also discuss facility rental policies and a conditional use permit review.
- Ordinance 2025-01-01 to set 2025 regular meeting dates
- Review of City Fee Schedule and Compensation Schedule
- Peggy Rogers Conditional Use Permit Review
- Spencer Julander request regarding property lease renewal
- Update to Facilities Rental Policy