Vernal public meetings in 2021

City Council

The provided agenda text is limited to a notice of a CDRA special meeting. No specific discussion items or decisions are listed in the document.

The Vernal City Community Development and Renewal Agency held a public hearing and approved the first reading of the project area plan and budget for the proposed downtown Community Reinvestment Area (CRA). No final adoption occurred; the board will review the estimates and projections before a future vote. The CRA would use 75% of new property tax revenue for downtown improvements, with 10% of significant development increments allocated to affordable housing.

• Approved acknowledgment of special meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of November 3, 2021 (unanimous)
• Held public hearing on draft CRA plan and budget
• Approved first reading of Resolution No. 2021-03 (project area plan)
• Approved first reading of Resolution No. 2021-04 (project area budget)

City Council

The provided document contains only a meeting notice and does not list specific items for discussion or decision. The record is limited to the meeting time and date.

The Vernal City Council approved moving forward with the design of Project 1 in the Downtown Plan, a public parking and walkway project behind the 100 West block of Main Street, estimated at $1.3 million. The council also approved Ordinance No. 2021-22 setting the 2022 meeting schedule, Resolution No. 2021-16 to join the opioid settlement if the county does not, and declared surplus items. The meeting included a presentation on the Uintah Basin Rail approval and an airport funding update.

• Approved Ordinance No. 2021-22 setting 2022 meeting schedule (4-0)
• Approved moving forward with design of downtown parking and walkway project (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2021-16 to join opioid settlement if county does not (4-0)
• Approved declaring surplus items (4-0)

Planning Commission

The regular meeting scheduled for December 14, 2021, was cancelled.

City Council

This agenda is for the Vernal City Council regular meeting on December 1, 2021, at 7:00 P.M. The only item listed is a reference to the meeting packet PDF, with no specific agenda items, decisions, or discussions detailed. The agenda is essentially procedural boilerplate with no substantive content provided.

• Regular City Council meeting scheduled for December 1, 2021, at 7:00 P.M.

The Vernal City Council approved Ordinance No. 2021-21, creating a mixed-use zone with reduced parking and density requirements, and approved the final Downtown Vernal Plan. The council also ratified the purchase of a used backhoe for the airport, approved a line laser paint striping machine, tabled a business license revocation, and passed a resolution supporting a Utah Main Street Program application. All votes were unanimous (4-0) with Councilmember Travis Allan absent.

• Approved Ordinance No. 2021-21 creating a mixed-use zone (4-0)
• Approved the final Downtown Vernal Plan (4-0)
• Ratified purchase of used backhoe for the airport (4-0)
• Approved purchase of Graco 200 line laser paint striping machine for $13,126.56 (4-0)
• Tabled business license revocation for a local smoke shop pending state appeal (4-0)
• Approved Resolution to support Vernal's application for the Utah Main Street Program (4-0)

City Council

This is a regular City Council meeting with a linked council packet, but the agenda text provided contains no specific items. The meeting is scheduled for 7:00 P.M. on November 17, 2021, and the only document is the council packet.

The Council approved a minor subdivision request from Yolanda Duran to split a .858-acre parcel at 1472 West 400 South into two lots, with the condition that a 40-foot easement be designated for both the waterway and a recreational trail. The Council also held a public hearing on a proposed mixed-use zone ordinance (No. 2021-21) but continued it to the next meeting for further review. Minutes from the November 3 and November 10 meetings were approved, and the Council entered closed session to discuss real property acquisition.

• Approved the November 3, 2021 regular meeting minutes unanimously.
• Approved the November 10, 2021 special meeting minutes unanimously.
• Approved Yolanda Duran's minor subdivision request with the addition of a trail easement along the canal (5-0 vote).
• Continued the public hearing on Ordinance No. 2021-21 (mixed-use zone) to the next meeting.
• Moved into closed session to discuss the purchase, exchange, or lease of real property, including water rights (5-0 vote).
• Reconvened into open session and adjourned the meeting unanimously.

City Council

The City Council will meet to officially canvass the 2021 municipal general election results. The council will also consider a request to approve a cooperative agreement with UDOT regarding wayfinding signs.

• Canvassing of the 2021 Municipal General Election
• Approval of cooperative agreement with UDOT for wayfinding signs

The Vernal City Council held a special meeting to canvass the 2021 Municipal General Election, accepting the results despite 52 ballots not being counted. The council also approved a $20,000 cooperative agreement with UDOT for wayfinding signs. All votes were unanimous among the four councilmembers present, with Mayor Hammond and Councilmember Munford excused.

• Appointed Councilmember Dave Everett as Mayor Pro Tem (3-0)
• Acknowledged and approved the special meeting (3-0)
• Accepted canvassing of 2021 Municipal General Election (3-0)
• Approved $20,000 cooperative agreement with UDOT for wayfinding signs (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission voted to forward a positive recommendation to the City Council for a minor subdivision at 1472 West 400 South, dividing one lot into two. They also recommended amending the municipal code to add a Mixed Use Zone (Chapter 16.45) with a 40% gross floor area threshold. The nuisance ordinance discussion was informational only, with no action taken.

• Approved minutes of October 12, 2021 as presented (unanimous)
• Forwarded positive recommendation for minor subdivision 2021-008-SUB at 1472 West 400 South (6-0)
• Forwarded positive recommendation for Mixed Use Zone ordinance 2021-21 with 40% gross floor area (6-0)

Community Renewal Agency

The provided document is a placeholder for the November 3, 2021, Special Community Renewal Agency meeting. No specific proposals, discussions, or decisions are detailed in the text.

The Vernal Community Renewal Agency approved Plan B for a downtown Community Reinvestment Area (CRA) boundary and directed staff to proceed with establishing the CRA. The board also approved the special meeting and prior minutes. A public hearing is scheduled for December 15th.

• Approved special meeting (unanimous)
• Approved April 26, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Plan B for CRA boundary (5-0)
• Directed staff to proceed with establishing the CRA (consensus)

City Council

The provided text contains only the meeting date and a link to a PDF document. No specific decisions, discussions, or agenda items are listed in the source text.

The Vernal City Council approved a $9,000 engineering contract with CRS Engineering for the design of 850 South street, which will be paved by Maverick. They also approved a $9,857.50 amendment to the 500 North sidewalk project contract. The council set November 10, 2021, for canvassing election results and introduced new officials, but took no other substantive actions.

• Approved $9,000 engineering contract with CRS for 850 South design (5-0)
• Approved $9,857.50 amendment to 500 North sidewalk project contract (5-0)
• Set November 10, 2021, at 5:30 pm for election canvassing
• Appointed Carl Morton as Finance Director
• Swore in 2021-2022 Youth City Council

City Council

The provided document contains only the meeting header and does not list any specific items for discussion or decision. The agenda text is limited to procedural boilerplate.

The Vernal City Council approved Ordinance 2021-20, amending the municipal code definitions of 'dwelling' and 'family' as directed by the state. The council also approved a minor subdivision request, a CDBG contract for the 100 East project, and marketing materials for the utility warranty program.

• Approved Ordinance 2021-20 amending dwelling and family definitions (5-0)
• Approved minor subdivision request for Michael & Kasaundra Leishman at 572 West 1167 South (5-0)
• Approved CDBG contract for 100 East project sidewalk, curb, and gutter installation (5-0)
• Approved utility warranty program marketing material (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Vernal Planning Commission voted to forward positive recommendations to the City Council for a minor subdivision request by Michael and Kasaundra Leishman and for amendments to the zoning code adding a definition for internal additional dwellings and revising the definition of family. The commission also discussed but did not vote on a proposed new Mixed Use Residential zone, with further refinement planned for the next meeting.

• Recommended approval of minor subdivision for 572 West 1167 South (5-0)
• Recommended approval of zoning code amendments for dwelling and family definitions (5-0)

City Council

The provided document is a cover page for the October 6, 2021, City Council meeting packet. There are no specific agenda items or discussion topics listed in the provided text.

The Vernal City Council approved an engineering agreement with Sunrise Engineering for the 500 North Street project, which includes a $386,000 city match, and approved the purchase of a bucket truck for $115,000. The council also approved an emergency management agreement and heard a report on business license fee refunds totaling $4,515. No other substantive decisions were made; the green dinosaur discussion was informational only.

• Approved engineering agreement with Sunrise Engineering for 500 North Street project (5-0)
• Approved $115,000 bid for Ford F450 bucket truck purchase (5-0)
• Approved emergency management agreement as presented (5-0)
• Approved minutes of September 15, 2021 meeting (5-0)

City Council

The agenda consists of a single document for a joint meeting between the City and County. No specific discussion topics or decisions are listed in the provided text.

The Vernal City Council and Uintah County Commission met jointly to hear the final downtown redevelopment plan from MHTN planners. The plan, developed over nine months with community input, includes a public space with a stage, ice skating, and flexible event areas, plus transportation improvements. No formal decision was made on the plan; the next step is approval and funding. The meeting also included a $5,000 donation from Rocky Mountain Power to the Charitable Friends of the Ashley Valley for downtown redevelopment.

• Approved special meeting of September 27, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved joint City/County minutes of June 28, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved Vernal City special meeting minutes of July 26, 2021 (unanimous)
• Received $5,000 donation from Rocky Mountain Power for downtown redevelopment (no vote)
• Heard final downtown plan presentation; no action taken

City Council

This is a regular City Council meeting. The agenda contains only a reference to a council packet PDF, with no listed agenda items, so the specific decisions or discussions are not detailed in the provided text.

• No specific agenda items listed in the provided text

The Council approved Ordinance No. 2021-16 (dwelling definition), Ordinance No. 2021-18 (additional internal dwelling units), and Ordinance No. 2021-19 (flood damage prevention). It also approved a contract extension with Stearns Construction and a lease agreement with UBOAG for office space. All votes were unanimous except for Ordinance No. 2021-18, which passed 4-1 with Councilmember Clark voting nay.

• Approved minutes of September 1, 2021 as written.
• Approved contract extension with Stearns Construction for concrete repair (no price change).
• Approved Ordinance No. 2021-16 amending dwelling definition (unanimous).
• Approved Ordinance No. 2021-18 allowing additional internal dwelling units (4-1, Clark nay).
• Approved Ordinance No. 2021-19 amending flood damage prevention code (unanimous).
• Approved lease agreement with UBOAG for court office space at $2,200/month (unanimous).

Planning Commission

The Vernal City Planning Commission forwarded a positive recommendation to the City Council for Ordinance No. 2021-18, which would allow internal additional dwelling units (IADUs) in all residential zones, with conditions such as a 6,000 square foot minimum lot size and one additional parking space. The motion passed 4-2, with Eric Hunting and Corey Foley opposing. The Commission also recommended amendments to the dwelling definition (Ordinance No. 2021-16) and flood damage prevention/storm drainage sections (Ordinance No. 2021-19), both passing unanimously. No public comments were received on any item.

• Forwarded positive recommendation for Ordinance No. 2021-16 (dwelling definition amendment) to City Council (unanimous)
• Forwarded positive recommendation for Ordinance No. 2021-18 (internal additional dwelling units) to City Council (4-2, with Eric Hunting and Corey Foley opposing)
• Forwarded positive recommendation for Ordinance No. 2021-19 (flood damage prevention and storm drainage) to City Council (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of August 10, 2021 as presented (unanimous)

City Council

The provided text contains only the meeting date, time, and a link to a PDF document. No specific agenda items, decisions, or discussions are listed in the source text.

The Vernal City Council approved Ordinance No. 2021-17, amending the municipal code to allow the City Recorder to be appointed separately from the City Manager. Mayor Doug Hammond then appointed Roxanne Behunin as the new City Recorder, and she took the oath of office. The council also approved the minutes from the August 18, 2021 meeting.

• Approved the minutes of the August 18, 2021 regular meeting.
• Approved Ordinance No. 2021-17, amending sections 2.28.050 and 2.32.010 of the municipal code regarding the powers and duties of the City Manager and the appointment of ad hoc deputies for the City Recorder.
• Appointed Roxanne Behunin as the Vernal City Recorder, and she took the oath of office.

City Council

The provided document is a meeting packet cover sheet and does not contain specific agenda items or discussion topics.

The Vernal City Council approved a rezone of 313 South Vernal Avenue from R-3 residential to C-2 commercial, allowing a used bookstore. The council also approved a 2% cost-of-living adjustment for all city employees, a $4,000/month indigent defense services agreement, and a lease renewal with White House Academy. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved rezone of 313 South Vernal Avenue from R-3 to C-2 (Ordinance 2021-13) (5-0)
• Approved 2% cost-of-living adjustment for all city employees including law enforcement (5-0)
• Approved indigent defense services agreement at $4,000/month (5-0)
• Approved lease renewal with White House Academy at $2,500/month plus utilities (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-14 amending parking regulations with 72-hour trailer limit (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-10 salary schedule adjustment with 1.5% midpoint increase (5-0)
• Approved Safe Routes to School contract with Burdick Construction for 500 West project (5-0)
• Consensus to apply for state ARPA funds for water line replacement

Planning Commission

The Vernal City Planning Commission voted to forward a positive recommendation to the City Council for a rezone request by Carol Judd for the property at 313 South Vernal Avenue, changing it from R-3 (Residential) to C-2 (Commercial) zone. The motion passed unanimously. The commission also discussed a proposed amendment to the definition of 'dwelling' in Section 16.04, but took no action on it.

• Approved minutes from July 13, 2021 (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of rezone for 313 S Vernal Ave from R-3 to C-2 (unanimous)

City Council

The Vernal City Council approved a property tax increase (Ordinance No. 2021-12) to cover the state-mandated homeless mitigation fee, despite public comments from a resident concerned about rising taxes. The council also approved an ordinance limiting structures to 45% of a parcel in residential zones (Ordinance No. 2021-11) and a contract for glass offices at the Innovation Hub. A proposed ordinance restricting trailer parking on streets was tabled for further revisions.

• Approved property tax increase (Ordinance No. 2021-12) (3-0)
• Approved structure coverage limit of 45% per parcel (Ordinance No. 2021-11) (3-0)
• Approved $32,356.90 contract with Jones Paint and Glass for Innovation Hub offices (3-0)
• Approved surplus electronic equipment ordinance (Ordinance No. 2021-15) (3-0)
• Rejected fire inspection fee resolution (Resolution No. 2021-12) (3-0)
• Tabled trailer parking ordinance (Ordinance No. 2021-14) for revisions

City Council

This is a joint City-County meeting. The agenda packet is provided, but the specific items to be discussed are not listed in the text provided.

• Joint City-County meeting scheduled for 4:30 p.m. on July 26, 2021

City Council

This agenda contains only the council packet and agenda PDF for the July 21, 2021 meeting, with no specific items listed. It appears to be procedural boilerplate.

The Vernal City Council approved several ordinances and resolutions, including amendments to municipal codes for noticing requirements, portable storage containers, and travel trailer regulations. They also approved a pavement marking bid, an indigent defense contract, and water connection fee changes. The fire inspection fee and cost-of-living adjustment were tabled for future discussion.

• Approved pavement marking bid and notice to proceed for Straight Stripe (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2021-06 amending noticing requirements to match state law (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2021-07 amending portable storage container regulations (4-1)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2021-08 amending travel trailer regulations (5-0)
• Approved indigent defense contract at $3,750 per month (5-0)
• Tabled fire inspection fee resolution (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2021-11 amending water connection fees to $375, $450, $1550, and $1750 (5-0)
• Tabled cost-of-living adjustment and salary schedule resolution (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Vernal City Planning Commission voted to forward positive recommendations to the City Council for four ordinance amendments: moving travel trailer regulations to a new section without limiting trailer count, updating public notice requirements to align with state law, allowing one portable storage container per residential lot, and adding building coverage percentages for residential zones. The commission also discussed but did not act on amending curb, gutter, sidewalk, and street paving requirements, with staff to draft code for future discussion.

• Approved forwarding a positive recommendation to amend Section 16.56 and 16.24.152 regarding travel trailers, with no limit on trailer count per residential lot.
• Approved forwarding a positive recommendation to amend public notice requirements in multiple code sections to remove newspaper advertising and use state and city websites.
• Approved forwarding a positive recommendation to amend Section 16.24.155 to allow one portable storage container per residential lot, regulated as an accessory structure.
• Approved forwarding a positive recommendation to amend Sections 16.34 through 16.46 to add building coverage percentages for residential zones (e.g., 45% for R-1, 55% for R-3, 65% for R-4).
• Discussed but took no action on amending Section 16.24.180 regarding curb, gutter, sidewalk, and street paving; staff will draft code for future discussion.

City Council

This is the agenda for the Vernal City Council regular meeting on July 7, 2021. The agenda contains only the meeting time and a reference to a packet document, with no listed agenda items. It appears to be procedural boilerplate with no specific decisions or discussions detailed.

The council approved Resolution No. 2021-09, amending the personnel policy to allow more flexibility in setting pay for newly hired sworn police officers. The change was discussed with concerns about fairness, and the council agreed to have the Public Safety Committee review it in the future. The motion passed unanimously.

• Approved Resolution No. 2021-09, amending Section 2.05.005 of the personnel policies to allow more flexibility in hiring police officers.
• Postponed the renewal of the indigent defense contract to the next meeting until more information is provided.
• Approved the renewal of the civil attorney contract with Dennis Judd at $1,500 per month for 15 hours of retainer.
• Approved refunding all business license late fees collected this calendar year and waiving late fees for the remainder of the year, with collection to resume in 2022.
• Requested staff to provide the total amount of refunded late fees.
• Received an update on the downtown plan, which will be presented again at the joint City/County meeting later this month.
• Introduced Keith Despain as the new Public Works Director.
• Convened into closed session to discuss the purchase, exchange, or lease of real property, including water rights.

City Council

This is a special City Council meeting in Vernal, Utah, with the agenda consisting solely of a reference to a meeting packet. No specific action items, ordinances, or discussion topics are listed in the provided text.

• Special meeting scheduled for 5:30 p.m. on June 28, 2021
• Agenda references a packet PDF but lists no specific items

The Vernal City Council approved Ordinance 2021-09, a budget reopener that places $500,000 into the downtown revitalization fund, and Ordinance 2021-12, adopting a new property tax rate of .000692 to cover a state-imposed homeless tax, which requires a truth-in-taxation hearing. The budget adjustments were needed because sales tax revenue exceeded projections and expenses were down about $500,000. The tax rate motion passed 3-1, with Councilmember Porter voting nay.

• Approved FY2021 budget reopener Ordinance 2021-09, placing $500,000 into downtown revitalization fund (4-0)
• Approved new property tax rate .000692 via Ordinance 2021-12, requiring truth-in-taxation hearing (3-1, Porter nay)
• Approved special meeting acknowledgment (4-0)

City Council

This is a joint meeting between the Vernal City Council and county officials. The agenda contains only a reference to a packet document and no specific items for discussion or decision. The meeting appears to be procedural in nature, with no substantive agenda items listed.

• Joint City-County Meeting at 5:00 p.m. on June 28, 2021

City Council

This is a regular City Council meeting. The agenda contains only a reference to a council packet PDF, with no listed agenda items, so the meeting appears to be procedural or pending review of the packet.

The Vernal City Council adopted the FY2022 budget (Ordinance No. 2021-10), which includes $20,000 for a state-imposed homeless tax and anticipates $1.2 million in pandemic relief funds. The Council also approved a subdivision amendment for Harold Irving at 907 South 235 East, allowing him to vacate a portion of a condominium plat to obtain a loan. Additionally, the Council approved the purchase of a sidewalk grinder, accepted a $32,000 road striping bid from Straight Stripe, and appointed new Planning Commission members.

• Adopted FY2022 budget, Ordinance No. 2021-10, with a $20,000 property tax increase for the state homeless tax.
• Approved subdivision amendment for Harold Irving to vacate a portion of a condominium plat at 907 South 235 East.
• Approved the concept of accepting Gina's Way at 45 feet wide, with the remainder built to the 60-foot standard.
• Approved the purchase of a sidewalk grinder for just over $10,000.
• Accepted the low bid of $32,000 from Straight Stripe for road striping.
• Appointed Cory Foley as a regular Planning Commission member, and Brandon Parker and Stephen Lytle as alternates.
• Declared old furniture and items as surplus for disposal.

Planning Commission

The Vernal Planning Commission voted to forward a positive recommendation to the City Council for the Silver Pines plat vacation (U101-U308) and for accepting the infrastructure of a road to access a proposed new subdivision. The commission also discussed amendments to the city code regarding portable storage containers and massing/garage sizes, and received an update on state legislation (LUDMA) that will require code changes. No final decisions were made on the code amendments.

• Approved minutes of May 11, 2021 (unanimous)
• Forwarded positive recommendation for Silver Pines Plat Vacation U101-U308 (unanimous)
• Forwarded positive recommendation to accept road infrastructure for proposed subdivision (4-1, Eric Hunting opposed)

City Council

This agenda contains only a reference to a council packet PDF and no listed agenda items. The meeting appears to be procedural with no specific decisions or discussions detailed in the provided text.

The Council discussed a request to accept a 45-foot-wide road (Gina's Way) for a new subdivision instead of the required 60 feet, but took no final action, instead referring the matter to the Planning Commission for a recommendation. The Council also held a public hearing on the FY2022 budget, heard reports on the court transition and flower watering, and voted to reject all property and casualty insurance bids and negotiate with Utah Local Governments Trust.

• Approved minutes of May 19, 2021 regular and special meetings (unanimous)
• Referred Gina's Way road width request to Planning Commission for recommendation
• Held public hearing on FY2022 budget; no comments received
• Voted to reject all property and casualty insurance bids and negotiate with Utah Local Governments Trust (5-0)
• Moved to closed session for litigation, real property, and personnel discussions (5-0)

City Council

This is the agenda for the Vernal City Council regular meeting on May 19, 2021. The agenda contains only the meeting time and a reference to a council packet PDF; no specific agenda items are listed in the provided text.

The Vernal City Council approved Ordinance No. 2021-05, the FY2021 budget reopener, which adjusts the budget for CARES Act funding and other changes. They also approved a notice of award to Burdick Paving for the Safe Sidewalk Project near Discovery Elementary, with the city providing traffic control to reduce costs. A $3,500 sponsorship for the Outlaw Trail Festival was approved, and a contract with HomeServe for a utility line warranty program was authorized.

• Approved FY2021 budget reopener Ordinance No. 2021-05 (5-0)
• Approved $3,500 sponsorship for Outlaw Trail Festival (5-0)
• Approved notice of award to Burdick Paving for Safe Sidewalk Project (5-0)
• Approved contract with HomeServe for utility line warranty program (5-0)

City Council

This is a special City Council meeting dedicated to budget discussions. The agenda contains only a reference to a budget document, with no other listed items. The meeting appears to be focused solely on budget-related matters.

• Special budget meeting

The Vernal City Council held a special workshop to review the FY2022 budget. No formal votes were taken on budget items; instead, the council discussed various proposals and reached informal consensus on several items, including adding $20,000 for design work on 500 North street and placing funds for an aerial lift truck and sewer vehicle into equipment reserve funds. The council also discussed a 49% water loss rate, potential use of $1.1 million in ARPA funds for downtown and water line repairs, and a $120,000 estimate to rebuild the T-Rex dinosaur.

• Consensus to add $20,000 to budget for 500 North street design work
• Consensus to put aerial lift truck funding into equipment reserve fund
• Consensus to put sewer system vehicle funding into equipment replacement fund and drop seasonal position
• Consensus to set aside $10,000 for T-Rex dinosaur rebuild campaign
• Approved special meeting acknowledgment and approval (3-0, two absent)

Planning Commission

This is a procedural agenda for a public hearing conducted by a Hearing Officer on May 12, 2021. No specific items, decisions, or proposals are listed in the agenda text, which only references a PDF document. The meeting appears to be limited to the hearing itself.

• Public hearing by Hearing Officer on May 12, 2021

Planning Commission

This is a procedural agenda for the Vernal Planning Commission's regular meeting on May 11, 2021, at 7:00 P.M. No specific agenda items are listed in the text provided; the only content is references to a public agenda PDF and a meeting packet PDF. The meeting appears to be routine, with no substantive items described in the agenda text.

• Regular meeting scheduled for 7:00 P.M. on 2021-05-11

The Vernal City Planning Commission voted to forward a positive recommendation to the City Council to amend Sections 16.56 and 16.24.152 regarding manufactured home parks, travel trailer courts, and oversized trailers, with a change to strike Item C from Section 16.24.152. The commission also discussed but did not decide on amendments to public notice requirements, portable storage container regulations, and massing and garage size rules, with staff to prepare drafts for future meetings.

• Approved minutes of April 20, 2021 as presented (unanimous)
• Recommended amending Sections 16.56 and 16.24.152, striking Item C from 16.24.152 (unanimous)
• Discussed but took no action on amending public notice requirements to comply with state law
• Discussed but took no action on amending Section 16.24.155 for portable storage containers
• Discussed but took no action on amending massing and garage size regulations

City Council

The agenda for the May 5, 2021 Vernal City Council meeting contains only the meeting time and a reference to a council packet PDF. No specific agenda items, decisions, or discussions are listed in the provided text, so the meeting appears to be procedural boilerplate.

The Vernal City Council approved the FY2022 tentative budget as presented and set a public hearing for June 2, 2021. It also awarded a three-year road striping contract to Straight Stripe for $73,400. The council approved a UDOT federal aid agreement for the 500 North reconstruction project, committing $277,076. A proposal regarding business license late fees was discussed but not voted on.

• Approved minutes of April 21, 2021 regular meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of April 28, 2021 special budget workshop (unanimous)
• Awarded road striping contract to Straight Stripe for $73,400 for three years (unanimous)
• Approved FY2022 tentative budget as presented (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for FY2022 budget for June 2, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved UDOT federal aid agreement for 500 North reconstruction, committing $277,076 (unanimous)
• Moved into closed session to discuss real property purchase/exchange/lease (unanimous)

City Council

The provided document contains only the header for a Special City Council Meeting held on May 5, 2021. No specific topics, discussions, or decisions are recorded in the text.

The Vernal City Council held a special workshop to review the FY2022 budget, discussing the Justice Court's request for a full-time clerk, motor pool vehicle replacement options, and streets and parks needs. No formal votes were taken on budget items; the council reached consensus on several considerations, including adding a full-time court clerk position and exploring vehicle lease options. The meeting was procedural, with only the approval of the special meeting and adjournment being formally voted on.

• Approved special meeting acknowledgment and approval (5-0, Clark absent)
• Consensus to add full-time court clerk position to budget
• Consensus to consider new motor pool vehicle, possibly via police lease buy-back
• Consensus to add $3,200 for motor pool work order software to budget
• Consensus to consider replacing 1984 bucket truck with used or leased option
• Consensus to prioritize virtual training to reduce travel costs
• Consensus to consider $5,000 city contribution to Weston's Vision playground project
• Adjourned meeting unanimously

City Council

The Vernal City Council is holding a special meeting to conduct a workshop on the FY2022 budget. The only substantive item is the budget workshop led by Quinn Bennion, with no other public business or decisions listed.

• FY2022 Budget Workshop led by Quinn Bennion

The Vernal City Council met in a special budget workshop to review FY2022 requests but took no final votes. Staff presented options for the General Fund, including using groundwater to water flowers, airport improvements, and a proposed $30,000 for pickleball courts with a 50% grant match. The council discussed but did not decide on items like code enforcement, body-worn cameras, and playground equipment funding.

• Approved acknowledgment of the special meeting (5-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (5-0)
• No budget items were formally approved or denied; all were discussion only

City Council

The Vernal City Council is holding a joint meeting with the county at 4:30 p.m. on April 26, 2021. The agenda includes a reference to a packet document but provides no specific items for discussion or decision.

• Joint City-County meeting at 4:30 p.m.
• Agenda packet referenced as CC 4-26-2021 PACKET.PDF

The Vernal City Council and Uintah County Commission held a joint special meeting to discuss two main topics: a request for funds to complete a fully accessible playground at Naples Park, and the Downtown Vernal Plan, including a proposed Community Development and Renewal Agency (CDRA). No formal funding decisions were made; officials agreed to place the playground funding request on upcoming agendas. The downtown plan presentation outlined grant funding, public input opportunities, and the CDRA concept, but no action was taken.

• Approved special meeting acknowledgment and minutes (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of January 25, 2021 (unanimous)
• Discussed playground funding request; no formal action, agenda item planned
• Discussed Downtown Vernal Plan and CDRA; no formal action taken

City Council

This is a special meeting of the Community Development and Redevelopment Agency (CDRA) scheduled for April 26, 2021, at 5:30 p.m. The agenda contains only a reference to a packet document and no specific items for discussion or decision. The meeting appears to be procedural in nature with no substantive agenda items listed.

• Special CDRA meeting scheduled for April 26, 2021 at 5:30 p.m.

The Vernal Community Renewal and Development Agency approved three resolutions: establishing agency bylaws (Resolution 2021-02), designating a survey area and authorizing a draft community reinvestment project area plan and budget (Resolution 2021-01), and approving an estoppel agreement with Gardner Towne Center, LLC. All votes were unanimous among the four members present, with Bert Clark excused. The meeting was procedural and administrative, with no public comment or debate recorded.

• Approved special meeting and January 6, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved CRA Resolution 2021-02 establishing agency bylaws (4-0)
• Approved CRA Resolution 2021-01 designating survey area and authorizing draft plan and budget (4-0)
• Approved estoppel agreement with Gardner Towne Center, LLC (4-0)

City Council

This agenda lists a regular City Council meeting on April 21, 2021, at 7:00 p.m., with a linked packet PDF. No specific agenda items are listed in the provided text, so the meeting appears to be procedural or the details are contained in the packet.

• Meeting date and time: April 21, 2021, 7:00 p.m.
• Reference to 4-21-2021 City Council Packet PDF

The Vernal City Council approved four ordinance amendments: updating sign regulations for school properties and pole signs, moving urban farm regulations to a new code section, and changing urban livestock from conditional to permitted use in R-2 zones. The council also approved funding for the Energy Summit and Dino Days, an interlocal agreement for the central canal conversion, bus service agreements for the half marathon, a juvenile work program, and engineering design services for a sidewalk project.

• Approved $1,000 sponsorship for Energy Summit (5-0)
• Approved $1,000 sponsorship for Dino Days (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-02 amending sign regulations (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2021-03 moving urban farm regulations (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-04 making urban livestock a permitted use in R-2 zones (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-07 for central canal storm drain conversion (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-08 for bus service for half marathon (5-0)
• Approved agreement with 8th District Court for juvenile work program (5-0)

Planning Commission

This is a special meeting of the Vernal Planning Commission. The agenda contains no specific items for discussion or decision, only a time and reference to attached documents. It appears to be procedural in nature.

The Vernal City Planning Commission forwarded three positive recommendations to the City Council: amending sign regulations (Section 16.28), moving urban farms from Chapter 16.23 to Section 16.20.695 with a correction from 120 feet to 120 square feet, and changing urban livestock in the R-2 zone from conditional to permitted use. The commission also discussed but did not vote on amendments to manufactured home and travel trailer regulations. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved forwarding sign regulation amendment (Section 16.28) to City Council (5-0)
• Approved forwarding urban farm code move (Chapter 16.23 to Section 16.20.695) with 120 square feet correction (5-0)
• Approved forwarding R-2 use table change making urban livestock a permitted use (5-0)
• Discussed but tabled amendments to manufactured home and travel trailer regulations

Planning Commission

This agenda only announces that the regular Planning Commission meeting has been rescheduled. No substantive items are listed for discussion or decision.

• Meeting cancellation notice

City Council

The Vernal City Council approved several funding requests and agreements at its March 17, 2021 meeting. The council approved a $17,000 sponsorship for Vernal's Dinosaur Roundup Rodeo, $4,000 for the 4th of July Freedom Fest, a water broker agreement with WetX, an amended interlocal agreement with Uintah County for court services, a UDOT grant for a sidewalk project, and an agreement with Uintah County for election services. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved $17,000 sponsorship for Vernal's Dinosaur Roundup Rodeo (5-0)
• Approved $4,000 funding for 4th of July Freedom Fest (5-0)
• Approved amended Interlocal Agreement with Uintah County for court services, Resolution No. 2021-06 (5-0)
• Approved Water Broker Agreement with WetX (5-0)
• Approved UDOT Safe Sidewalk Grant agreement for 500 West phase II (5-0)
• Approved agreement with Uintah County for election services (5-0)
• Approved minutes of March 3, 2021 meeting (5-0)

Planning Commission

This is a regular meeting of the Vernal Planning Commission. The agenda contains no listed action items, only a reference to a meeting packet document. The meeting is likely to cover routine planning business as detailed in the packet.

• No specific agenda items listed beyond the meeting packet

The Vernal City Planning Commission discussed amendments to the Municipal Code regarding sign regulations, including a change to allow pole signs in the downtown CC-1 zone to be 10 feet high over pedestrian areas instead of the usual 14 feet. The commission also discussed moving the 'Urban Farms' chapter to a subsection and rescheduled the April meeting to April 20, 2021. No final decisions were made on these items; they will be brought back for public hearings.

• Approved the minutes from the February 9, 2021 meeting as presented.
• Discussed amendments to sign regulations, including allowing pole signs in the CC-1 zone to be 10 feet high over pedestrian areas; will return for public hearing.
• Discussed moving 'Urban Farms' from Chapter 16.23 to a subsection in the specific uses chapter; will return for public hearing.
• Rescheduled the April 2021 Planning Commission meeting from April 13 to April 20, 2021.
• Adjourned the meeting unanimously.

City Council

This agenda lists a City Council meeting for March 3, 2021, with a linked council packet. No specific agenda items are listed in the text, so the meeting appears to be procedural or routine.

The Vernal City Council approved funding for several community events, including $750 for the Uintah Basin Junior Livestock Show, $2,500 for Alive After 5, $1,500 for the Uintah Basin Youth Orchestra, $1,000 for a summer concert series, and $2,000 for Graduation Night. The council also approved a contract renewal with Recyclops for curbside recycling, an engineering agreement with CRS for paint striping, and the replacement of city servers. The Dinosaur Roundup Rodeo sponsorship request was postponed to the next meeting.

• Approved $750 for the Uintah Basin Junior Livestock Show.
• Approved $2,500 for Alive After 5 (less than the $3,000 requested).
• Approved $1,500 for the Uintah Basin Youth Orchestra.
• Approved $1,000 for the summer concert series sponsored by Rock the Ride.
• Approved $2,000 for Graduation Night.
• Approved the Recyclops curbside recycling contract renewal at $10.50 per month (city charges $12).
• Approved the engineering agreement with CRS for paint striping.
• Approved the replacement of city servers.

City Council

This is a special joint meeting between the Vernal City Council and county officials. The agenda contains only the meeting time and a reference to a packet document, with no listed agenda items, so the specific topics to be discussed are not specified in the provided text.

• Special joint city-county meeting scheduled for 4:30 p.m. on February 22, 2021
• Agenda packet referenced as 'CC PACKET 02-22-2021.PDF' but contents not included

The Vernal City Council and Uintah County Commission held a joint special meeting to discuss several items, but no formal decisions were made beyond approving the meeting and prior minutes. Discussions covered a proposed Bird scooter program with geofence boundaries, a July 2 Freedom Festival concert featuring Colin Raye, downtown revitalization planning, airport budget concerns and CARES Act 2 funding, and the formation of a new Special Service District with a public hearing scheduled for March 22.

• Approved special meeting acknowledgment (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of January 25, 2021 (unanimous)
• Discussed Bird scooter geofence boundaries; no formal action
• Discussed Freedom Festival concert on July 2; no formal action
• Discussed downtown revitalization plan; no formal action
• Discussed airport budget and CARES Act 2 funds; no formal action
• Discussed Special Service District merger; public hearing set for March 22
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

This agenda lists a City Council meeting on February 17, 2021, at 7:00 P.M. The only document provided is the council packet, with no specific agenda items listed. The meeting appears to be a regular session, but no decisions or discussions are detailed in the provided text.

The Vernal City Council approved a series of rate increases for water, sewer, and solid waste services, raising residential water and sewer rates by $2 and $1 per month respectively, and adding six cents to garbage collection. The council also approved a $1,000 sponsorship for the Xtreme Bull Madness event, a contract with G&H Garbage for solid waste services, a rezoning request, and a market adjustment for police officer wages.

• Approved Resolution 2021-04 increasing water, sewer, and solid waste rates (4-0)
• Approved $1,000 sponsorship for Xtreme Bull Madness event (4-0)
• Approved contract with G&H Garbage for solid waste services (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-01 rezoning 567 North Vernal Ave from C-2 to R-4 (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-05 and market adjustment for police officer wages (4-0)
• Approved minor subdivision at 166 East 200 South (4-0)
• Approved police fleet lease for all F150 trucks (4-0)
• Approved agreement with Sunrise Engineering for downtown revitalization (4-0)

Planning Commission

This is a regular meeting of the Vernal Planning Commission. The agenda includes only the meeting time and links to the agenda and packet documents; no specific items are listed in the provided text. The meeting appears to be procedural, with details contained in the attached documents.

• Regular meeting scheduled for 7:00 P.M.
• Agenda document available as 02-09-21 PC AGENDA PUBLIC.PDF
• Packet document available as 2021-02-09 PC PACKET.PDF

City Council

The Vernal City Council is holding its regular meeting on February 3, 2021, at 7:00 P.M. The agenda includes a council packet document, but the specific items to be discussed or decided are not listed in the provided text. The meeting appears to be a standard scheduled session.

• Regular City Council meeting scheduled for February 3, 2021, at 7:00 P.M.
• Council packet (02-03-2021 COUNCIL PACKET.PDF) referenced as the meeting document.

The Vernal City Council approved a solid waste collection contract with G&H Garbage, a $1,500 sponsorship for the special needs rodeo, a contract with MHTN Architects for downtown planning, a resolution adding sexual orientation and gender identity to protected classes, and designated a law firm for a variance request. The council also discussed but did not finalize water and sewer fee increases, and postponed the Alive After Five discussion.

• Approved contract with G&H Garbage for solid waste services (5-0)
• Approved $1,500 sponsorship for special needs rodeo (5-0)
• Approved contract with MHTN Architects for downtown revitalization planning (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2021-03 amending personnel policies to include sexual orientation and gender identity (5-0)
• Designated Harrington Beech law firm to handle variance request (5-0)
• Approved minutes of Jan. 20 regular and special meetings (4-0, Allan abstained)

City Council

The Vernal City Council and Uintah County Commission held a special joint meeting to discuss the airport master plan, including potential runway extension, terminal improvements, and hangar additions. No formal decisions were made on the plan; the council did agree to waive the first right of refusal on a hangar sale, allowing the sale to proceed. The meeting was otherwise procedural, approving the special meeting and prior minutes.

• Approved special meeting acknowledgment (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of September 14, 2020 (unanimous)
• Consensus to waive 30-day first right of refusal on hangar sale
• Discussed airport master plan alternatives (no formal action)

City Council

The Vernal City Council is meeting electronically due to COVID-19 restrictions, with limited in-person attendance and a live stream. The agenda includes a public hearing on the Community Development Block Grant, a resolution to amend personnel policies on political activity, and a proposed memorandum of understanding with BIRD Ride for scooters. The council will also continue discussing water conservancy and water banking, and make board appointments.

• Public hearing on Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
• Resolution No. 2021-02 to amend personnel policies on political activity
• Memorandum of Understanding with BIRD Ride for scooters
• Continued discussion on water conservancy and water banking
• City Council board appointments

The Vernal City Council approved a Memorandum of Understanding with Bird Rides Inc. to provide at least 50 electric scooters in the downtown area, with a minimum rider age of 14 and boundaries to be defined by geofencing. The council also approved Resolution No. 2021-02, amending personnel policies to require employees running for public office to take a leave of absence and resign before taking office. Additionally, the council approved staff negotiations with WetX for water asset cataloging and mapping, and held a public hearing on CDBG grant applications.

• Approved MOU with Bird Rides for electric scooters (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2021-02 on political activity for employees (4-0)
• Approved staff negotiations with WetX for water asset mapping (4-0)
• Approved Council Board assignments for 2021 (4-0)
• Approved minutes of January 6, 2021 meeting (4-0)

City Council

This is a special city council meeting with no listed agenda items beyond the meeting notice itself. The only document is the final meeting packet, so no specific decisions or discussions are detailed in the agenda text.

• Special meeting scheduled for 5:30 p.m. on January 20, 2021

The Vernal City Council held a special meeting to discuss water conservation and water banking with WetX, a company proposing to help the city digitize water data and create a water bank. No formal decisions were made; the council heard presentations and discussed the potential $25,000 cost for initial phases and $350,000 for a water bank. The meeting was approved and adjourned unanimously.

• Approved special meeting acknowledgment (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The agenda consists solely of a document titled 'JANUARY CANCELLATION.PDF'. No specific business, decisions, or discussions are listed in the provided text.

City Council

This is a regular city council meeting with a packet of documents. The agenda text is minimal and does not list specific items, so the meeting appears to be procedural or routine.

The Vernal City Council approved Resolution No. 2021-01, amending the personnel policy to replace the floating holiday with Martin Luther King Day, keeping the total at 11 paid holidays. The council also approved extending COVID-19 leave for employees through 2021, with the condition that those who opt out of the vaccine are not eligible. A first reading of a memorandum of understanding with BIRD Ride LLC for a scooter program was presented but not approved, with discussion to continue. The meeting also included approval of prior meeting minutes and introduction of a new employee.

• Approved Resolution No. 2021-01, exchanging the floating holiday for Martin Luther King Day (unanimous)
• Approved extension of Family's First Coronavirus Response Act leave for 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of December 22, 2020 special meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of December 16, 2020 regular meeting (unanimous)
• Introduced Kaitlyn Winterton as new administrative clerk
• Discussed BIRD scooter MOU, first reading only, no vote
• Discussed policy on employees running for City Council, no action

City Council

This is a special meeting of the Community Development and Renewal Agency. The agenda contains only a reference to a packet document, with no listed action items or discussion topics. The meeting appears to be procedural, with details deferred to the attached packet.

• Special meeting of the Community Development and Renewal Agency