Vernal public meetings in 2022

City Council

The City Council approved a contract for the 100 South sewer project and a purchase for sewer camera equipment. Council members also approved an interlocal agreement and construction contract for pickleball courts and accepted a $1 million state grant for infrastructure.

• Approved $1.8 million contract with Condie Construction for 100 South Sewer Project (5-0)
• Approved purchase of 2018 Ford truck and sewer camera system for $100,000 contingent upon inspection (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2022-18 for pickleball courts interlocal agreement (5-0)
• Approved contract with Parkin for pickleball court construction (5-0)
• Approved Local Matching Grant Agreement for $1 million state award (5-0)
• Approved meeting minutes from December 7, 2022 (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission forwarded two positive recommendations to the City Council regarding zoning code amendments. These include new regulations for oversized trailers and travel trailers, as well as changes to parking requirements for R-4 multifamily developments.

• Approved minutes from November 8, 2022 (4-0)
• Recommended Ordinance 2023-01 regarding oversized and travel trailer storage with 5-foot setbacks (4-0)
• Recommended Ordinance 2023-02 regarding R-4 parking and minimum area requirements (4-0)
• Elected Brandon Parker as chairperson
• Elected Stephen Lytle as vice chairperson
• Scheduled General Plan map work session for January 3, 2023

City Council

The Vernal City Council will hold a public hearing on selling part of a property at 65 South 100 West, consider purchasing 800 MHz radios and camera systems from Motorola Solutions, select a contractor for pickleball courts, and vote on ordinances setting the 2023 meeting schedule and changing municipal code for land sales and noticing.

• Public hearing on sale of a portion of property at 65 South 100 West
• Consider approval of purchase of new 800 MHz radios and camera systems from Motorola Solutions
• Request for approval of contractor and proposal for Pickle Ball Courts Project
• Consider approval of MOU for Pickle Ball Courts Project
• Ordinance No. 2022-20 setting City Council meeting schedule for 2023

The City Council approved the purchase of new police radios and cameras and selected a contractor for pickleball courts. The Council also approved the sale of a small property parcel and updated the municipal code regarding property sale hearings.

• Approved sale of 3,900 sq ft property at 65 South 100 West for $18,730 (5-0)
• Approved $265,000 purchase of 800 MHz radios and camera systems from Motorola Solutions (5-0)
• Approved $247,000 proposal from Park-In for pickleball courts, contingent on Interlocal Agreement (5-0)
• Tabled Interlocal Agreement for pickleball courts project (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2022-20 setting the 2023 meeting schedule (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2022-21 raising the public hearing threshold for property sales from $5,000 to $25,000 (5-0)
• Approved meeting minutes from November 2 and November 16, 2022 (5-0)

City Council

The Vernal City/Uintah County Interlocal Agency will hold a special joint meeting to approve minutes and consider a memorandum of understanding for funding support of downtown Vernal plan and projects.

• Consider approval of MOU for funding support of the Downtown Vernal Plan/Projects

City Council

The Vernal City Council and Uintah County Commission will hold a special joint meeting to discuss and potentially approve the Airport Master Plan and a design-assist contract for the 100 South Sewer Replacement Project. The meeting also includes an update from UBAOG and approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Update and approval of the Airport Master Plan
• Consider approval of a design-assist contract for the 100 South Sewer Replacement Project
• Update from UBAOG (Uintah Basin Association of Governments)
• Approval of minutes from the August 8, 2022 joint meeting

The council approved a ten-year airport master plan and a design assist contract for a sewer replacement project. Officials also received updates on federal infrastructure funding and state population growth data.

• Approved design assist contract with Condie Construction for 100 South sewer replacement project (5-0)
• Approved ten-year airport master plan (7-0)
• Approved minutes of August 8, 2022 (unanimous)
• Decided to maintain current procedure for determining if airport hangers should be purchased

City Council

The council will hold a public hearing on amending the General Plan to include a Moderate Income Housing Plan and update the Future Land Use Map. Other items include reviewing concept plans for the Cobblerock Block parking lot, declaring surplus vehicles, appointing a planning commission member, and considering an economic opportunity grant and a memorandum of understanding with Uintah County for funding support.

• Public hearing on Moderate Income Housing Plan and Future Land Use Map amendments
• Review concept plans for Cobblerock Block parking lot
• Request to declare surplus vehicles
• Appointment of Ryan Pugh as alternate Planning Commission member
• Consider approval of Economic Opportunity Grant and MOU with Uintah County

The Council approved a Memorandum of Understanding with Uintah County for $2 million in joint property acquisition for downtown revitalization. They also approved amendments to the moderate income housing plan and a grant application for the Cobblerock block project.

• Approved amendments to the moderate income housing plan (4-0)
• Approved declaring a 2013 F150 Ford truck as surplus for sale (4-0)
• Appointed Ryan Pugh as an alternate Planning Commission member (4-0)
• Approved submitting a $400,000 grant application to the State of Utah Economic Opportunity Program for the Cobble Rock block project (4-0)
• Approved MOU with Uintah County for $2 million in joint property acquisition funding (4-0)
• Tabled approval of November 2, 2022 meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Commission recommended that the City Council accept changes to the moderate income housing section of the general plan. It also approved a letter of support for a $400,000 Rural Opportunity Grant for downtown infrastructure. A proposed general plan map change from industrial to residential was tabled.

• Approved minutes from October 11, 2022 (5-0)
• Forwarded positive recommendation to City Council for moderate income housing plan changes (5-0)
• Approved letter of support for $400,000 Rural Opportunity Grant for downtown infrastructure (5-0)
• Tabled general plan map change from industrial to residential

City Council

The Vernal City Council will hold a regular meeting on November 2, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. The agenda includes discussions on ski resort feasibility and a request for a letter of support, snow removal operations, and a presentation on a costume program. The council will also consider a change order for engineering on the Zions Block design, an amendment to animal nuisance and kennel ordinances (Ordinance No 2022-19), acceptance of bids to update impact fees, and a discussion on using vehicles and trailers as billboards.

• Discussion about Ski Resort Feasibility and Request for Letter of Support – Quinn Bennion
• Consider Approval of a Change Order for Engineering with CRS for Zions Block Design – Keith Despain
• Consider Amendment to Vernal City Municipal Code, Section 6.16.010 Animal Nuisances, 6.22.050 Care and Keeping of Kenneled Animals – Ordinance No 2022-19 – Allen Parker
• Consider Acceptance of Bids to Update Impact Fees – Allen Parker
• Discussion about Use of Vehicles and Trailers as Billboards and Off-Premise Signs – Quinn Bennion

The Council approved a letter of support for a potential ski resort in Dagget County and authorized a study to update city impact fees. They also approved an engineering change order for Zions Block and amended the municipal code regarding animal nuisances in industrial zones.

• Approved letter of support for potential Dagget County ski resort (3-0)
• Approved $26,920 engineering change order for Zions Block design (3-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2022-19 amending animal nuisance codes for industrial zones (3-0)
• Approved bids from CRS Engineering ($31,500) and Zions Bank (up to $15,000) for impact fee study (3-0)
• Approved meeting minutes from October 19 and October 24, 2022 (3-0)

City Council

The Vernal City Council held a special meeting and unanimously approved a real estate contract to purchase five properties (57 East 100 South, 54 South 100 East, 41 South 100 East, 94 East Main Street, and 43 South 100 East) for a total of $850,000 from Matthew Don Showalter, Gary Mark Showalter, and Maryanne Showalter. The mayor was authorized to negotiate and sign the contract. The council also approved the special meeting itself and held a closed session to discuss the purchase, exchange, or lease of real property, including water rights or shares.

• Approved special meeting (5-0)
• Approved closed session for real property strategy (5-0)
• Approved $850,000 real estate purchase for five properties and authorized mayor to negotiate and sign contract (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is meeting to conduct a public hearing regarding household pets in mixed use zones. The session focuses on Ordinance 2022-02.

• Public hearing on household pets in mixed use zones (Ord 2022-02)