Vernal public meetings in 2023

City Council

The Vernal City Council's regular meeting scheduled for December 20, 2023, has been cancelled. No business will be conducted at this meeting.

• Meeting cancellation notice

City Council

The Vernal City Council and Uintah County Commission will hold a special joint meeting to discuss several topics, including updates on the Uintah Water Conservancy District, the Small Town Comeback Initiative, and an Innovation Hub. They will also discuss short-term rentals and the creation of a boundary commission. The meeting is a discussion session, not a final decision-making meeting.

• Uintah Water Conservancy District update by William Merkley
• Small Town Comeback Initiative update
• Innovation Hub update by Sydney Millet
• Discussion on short-term rentals by Matt Cazier
• Discussion on creation of a boundary commission by Roxanne Behinin

Planning Commission

This is a regular meeting of the Vernal Planning Commission. The agenda includes a packet and a public agenda document, but no specific items are listed in the provided text. The meeting appears to be procedural in nature.

City Council

The Vernal City Council will hold a regular meeting with a public hearing on two ordinances: one amending subdivision regulations (Chapter 16.58) and another reopening the FY2024 budget. The council will also canvass the 2023 municipal election results, consider accepting public improvements for 350 West in Haven Estates, and discuss several other items including airport equipment repair and a water rights study. A closed session is scheduled to discuss real property and water rights transactions.

• Public hearing: Ordinance No. 2023-15 amending Chapter 16.58 Subdivision Regulations
• Public hearing: Ordinance No. 2023-19 FY2024 Budget Reopener #1
• Canvass of 2023 Municipal Election results
• Consider acceptance of public improvements for 350 West in Haven Estates with contingencies
• Consider approval of repair of airport equipment and proposal for water rights study

City Council

This special joint meeting of the Vernal City Council and Uintah County Commission, scheduled for November 29, 2023, has been cancelled. The agenda would have included updates on the Uintah Water Conservancy District and the Innovation Hub, plus discussions on short-term rentals and creating a boundary commission.

• Meeting cancelled
• Uintah Water Conservancy District update (William Merkley)
• Innovation Hub update (Quinn Bennion)
• Discussion on short-term rentals
• Discussion on creation of a boundary commission (Roxanne Behunin)

City Council

The Vernal City Council and Uintah County Commission will hold a special joint meeting to receive updates from the Uintah Water Conservancy District and the Innovation Hub, and to discuss short-term rentals and the creation of a boundary commission. The agenda includes approval of minutes from a prior joint meeting.

• Uintah Water Conservancy District update by William Merkley
• Innovation Hub update by Quinn Bennion
• Discussion on short-term rentals
• Discussion on creation of a boundary commission by Roxanne Behinin

City Council

The Vernal City Council will hold a public hearing on two proposed zoning code amendments: one to align residential condominium rules with planned residential unit developments, and another to adjust height and coverage requirements in the R-4 zone. The council will also consider a resolution for a special assessment area, an airport grant agreement, and discuss several policy items including parade ordinances and annexation policies.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 2023-17: Residential Condominiums to comply with planned Residential Unit Developments
• Public hearing on Ordinance 2023-18: Height and Coverage Requirement in the R-4 Zone
• Resolution 2023-15: Special Assessment Area 2 - notice, board of equalization appointment and dates
• Consider approval of Airport Grant Assurance Agreement for AEAS Service Program
• Discussion on annexation policy for property adjacent to city with water/sewer provided

Planning Commission

This is the agenda for the Vernal Planning Commission's regular meeting on November 14, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. The agenda text lists only the meeting time and references two PDF documents (the meeting packet and public agenda) for details, so no specific items are described here.

City Council

The Vernal City Council will meet to select a Mayor Pro Tem and review the tally of protests for Special Assessment Area 2. The Council will also consider a bid request for the 500 North Street project.

• Selection of Mayor Pro Tem
• Review of protest areas for Special Assessment Area 2
• Bid approval request for 500 North Street project

City Council

The Vernal City Council is meeting to handle routine business and several action items. They will consider approving change orders for the Zions Block project, a contract for fire alarm system installation, and changes to hearing officer appointments. The council will also discuss a policy change regarding printing business licenses.

• Approval of change orders for the Zions Block project
• Contract with Protection Plus LLC for fire alarm system installation
• Presentation of Special Assessment Area 2 (SAA2)
• Ordinance No. 2023-16: hearing officer changes
• Discussion on printing business licenses and policy change

City Council

The Vernal City Council will hold a regular meeting on October 18, 2023, with a public hearing on a final plat amendment for property at 825 West 400 South. The council will consider several contracts and agreements, including a RedTail commercial flight contract, a fleet lease agreement, a Rocky Mountain Power agreement for Zions Block, and replacement of the fire alarm system. They will also discuss address changes, re-establishing the Uintah Transportation District Board, and declare property and vehicles surplus. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss real property purchase, exchange, or lease, including water rights.

• Public hearing: final plat amendment for property at 825 West 400 South (Basin Lending)
• Consider approval of RedTail commercial flight contract
• Request approval of fleet lease agreement
• Consider approval of fire alarm system replacement with Protection Plus
• Request approval of Rocky Mountain Power agreement for Zions Block

Planning Commission

This is a regular meeting of the Vernal Planning Commission. The agenda lists only the meeting time and two linked documents (the meeting packet and the public agenda), with no specific items described in the text provided.

• Meeting packet (2023-10-10 PC PACKET.PDF)
• Public agenda (10-10-23 PUBLIC AGENDA.PDF)

City Council

The Vernal City Council will hold a regular meeting on October 4, 2023, to consider three action items: an amendment to the Airport Interlocal Agreement, an interlocal agreement with Uintah County Fire Suppression District for legal services, and a request to purchase a mini truck. The council will also approve the minutes from the September 20 meeting and hold a closed session to discuss real property or water rights transactions.

• Amendment to Airport Interlocal Agreement (Resolution No 2023-10)
• Interlocal Agreement with Uintah County Fire Suppression District for legal services (Resolution No 2023-14)
• Request to purchase mini truck
• Closed session on purchase, exchange, or lease of real property or water rights

City Council

This is a regular meeting of the Vernal City Council. The agenda contains only procedural items and references to attached documents; no specific decisions or discussions are listed.

City Council

The Vernal City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss security personnel, devices, or systems in a closed session, followed by a tour of Ashley Springs. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items listed.

• Closed session discussion on security personnel, devices, or systems
• Tour of Ashley Springs

City Council

The Vernal City Council and Uintah County Commission will hold a special joint meeting to discuss and potentially act on several items, including a road to the landfill, downtown revitalization, a proposed 0.25% transportation sales tax for trails, and an amendment to the airport management agreement. The agenda includes both discussion items and potential approvals of resolutions.

• Discussion on 500 North Street from Vernal Avenue to the landfill
• Downtown revitalization update
• Discussion of 0.25% transportation sales tax for active transportation including trails
• Consider approval of amendment to interlocal agreement for airport management and financial contributions
• Vernal City Resolution No. 2023-10 and Uintah County Resolution No. 2023-09-13a

Planning Commission

This is a regular Planning Commission meeting. The agenda contains no listed action items, only a reference to a meeting packet document. The meeting appears to be procedural with no specific items detailed in the agenda text.

• No specific items listed in agenda text

City Council

The regularly scheduled Vernal City Council meeting for Wednesday, September 6, 2023, has been canceled. No business will be conducted at this meeting.

• Meeting cancellation notice for September 6, 2023

City Council

The Vernal City Council and Uintah County Commission are meeting jointly to discuss water and development in the valley, an update on the Vernal Cemetery waterline repair, and reports from the Uintah Basin Association of Governments (UBAG). They will also discuss additional commercial service at the airport and annual airport funding.

• Discussion regarding water & development in the valley with Quinn Bennion and Ryan Goodrich (Ashley Valley Water & Sewer SID)
• Vernal Cemetery waterline repair update
• UBAG reports: BTA special events, CEDS review, Housing Authority, Local Administrator Program
• Discussion regarding additional commercial service at the airport with Ken Campbell
• Discussion regarding airport annual funding with Ken Campbell

The joint body authorized airport staff to negotiate a trial contract for flights to Salt Lake City. Officials also agreed to form a committee to address water scarcity and development challenges in the valley.

• Authorized airport staff to negotiate a contract with Redtail Air for a $130,000 subsidy and $100 one-way tickets (Passed)
• Agreed to form a committee to address water usage, zoning, and land incentives
• Approved special meeting (Passed)
• Approved minutes of June 11, 2023 (Passed)

City Council

The Vernal City Council is meeting to handle routine business and several public items. Key actions include a request to abandon a waterline easement at Park Place Development, an update on the Cobble Rock Block parking design, and a proposed agreement with Rocky Mountain Power for underground electrical utility work. The council will also discuss a closed session on real property purchases or leases.

• Request to abandon waterline easement at Park Place Development (Dry Fork Road) - Resolution No. 2023-09
• Update on Cobble Rock Block parking design and extension of SAA2 protest period
• Consider approval of US-40 Corridor Preservation Cooperative Agreement
• Consider approval of agreement with Rocky Mountain Power for design, equipment, and power for underground electrical utility
• Closed session to discuss purchase, exchange, or lease of real property, including water rights

The City Council approved a contract with Rocky Mountain Power to bury electrical lines downtown and authorized a $1,000 sponsorship for the Energy Summit. The Council also approved a water line easement abandonment and extended a protest period for a parking lot project.

• Approved $1,000 sponsorship for the Energy Summit (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No 2023-09 to abandon old water line easement at Park Place Development (5-0)
• Extended SAA2 protest period for Cobblerock block parking to October 20th (5-0)
• Approved UDOT addendum for Highway 40 traffic signal lights (5-0)
• Approved Rocky Mountain Power contract for underground utilities from 200 South to 100 North (5-0)
• Approved August 2, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Canceled September 6th meeting due to ULCT conference (consensus)

Planning Commission

This is a regular meeting of the Vernal Planning Commission. The agenda lists only the meeting time and two linked documents (the packet and public agenda), with no specific items described in the text provided.

• Meeting scheduled for 6:00 p.m.
• Agenda packet document available
• Public agenda document available

The Commission recommended amending the zoning code to make monument signs a permitted use rather than a conditional one. A specific conditional use request for a monument sign at 461 West 200 South was recommended for approval with setback conditions. The Commission also discussed updates to the subdivision code to align with House Bill 174.

• Recommended approval of Ordinance 2023-14 to change monument signs from Conditional to Permitted (7-0)
• Recommended approval of monument sign at 461 West 200 South with specific setback conditions (7-0)
• Approved minutes from July 11, 2023 (7-0)

City Council

The Vernal City Council will hold a regular meeting with a public hearing on proposed amendments to the municipal code regarding subdivisions and master site plans. They will also consider an agreement with UDOT for a technical planning assistance grant, a subdivision amendment for Village at Quail Run Phase I, and discuss commercial flights at the airport.

• Public hearing on Ordinance No. 2023-13 amending Chapters 16.58 (Subdivision) and 16.60 (Master Site Plan)
• Consider approval of agreement with UDOT for Technical Planning Assistance Grant
• Request for approval of subdivision amendment for Village at Quail Run Phase I (1650 W 500 South)
• Discussion about commercial flights at the airport
• Presentation of Vernal Avenue Concepts by Sunrise Engineering

The Council approved Ordinance No. 2023-13 to streamline subdivision and master site plan approvals. They also authorized a UDOT technical planning grant for traffic studies and approved a subdivision amendment for the Village at Quail Run Phase I.

• Approved Ordinance No. 2023-13 to streamline subdivision and master site plan processes with a 90-day recording stipulation (5-0)
• Approved UDOT agreement for $50,000 technical planning assistance grant with City matching funds of over $3,000 (5-0)
• Approved subdivision amendment for Village at Quail Run Phase I (1650 W 500 South) including a bond requirement (5-0)
• Approved July 19, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Reached consensus to move forward with mid-block pedestrian crossings for Vernal Avenue improvements

City Council

The Vernal City Council will consider several purchases and contract approvals, including a shop vehicle hoist, police firearms, and change orders for utility projects. They will also discuss downtown services and TRex decorations, and receive routine staff reports.

• Purchase of shop vehicle hoist (bid presentation)
• Bid approval for police department firearms
• Change order for Zions Block utilities
• Change order for 100 South Sewer Project
• Contract with Rocky Mountain Power for Zions Block Project

The City Council approved several equipment purchases, including new firearms for the police department and a shop vehicle hoist. The Council also authorized change orders for sewer and utility projects and an agreement for a traffic plan on East Main Street.

• Approved purchase of shop vehicle hoist from McGee Company for $30,644.13 (4-0)
• Approved purchase of 30 pistols for $20,049.40 and rifles for $47,480 (4-0)
• Approved change order for Zions Block utilities to lower contract price (4-0)
• Approved $19,637.24 change order for 100 South sewer project (4-0)
• Approved agreement with Jones and Demille Engineering for East Main Street traffic plan (4-0)
• Approved $57,125 contract with Rocky Mountain Power for Zions Block electrical conversion (4-0)
• Approved July 5, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)

Planning Commission

This is a regular meeting of the Vernal Planning Commission. The agenda lists only the meeting time and two linked documents (the packet and public agenda), with no specific items described. It appears to be procedural boilerplate.

• No specific items listed in the agenda text

The Planning Commission forwarded three positive recommendations to the City Council regarding subdivision amendments and zoning code updates. The commission also discussed potential tiny home overlays and alignment with Uintah County subdivision processes.

• Approved positive recommendation to City Council for Village at Quail Run Phase I subdivision amendment (7-0)
• Approved positive recommendation to City Council for Ordinance 2023-13 to grant Planning Commission final decision-making authority on master site plans without public hearings (5-2)
• Approved positive recommendation to City Council for Ordinance 2023-14 to amend Minor Subdivision code to align with Uintah County standards (7-0)
• Approved June 13, 2023 minutes (7-0)

City Council

The Vernal City Council is meeting to approve the FY2024 salary scale, discuss the annual update of the Safety Action Plan, consider a survey proposal, and review an addendum to a construction contract. They will also consider a request from the Animal Control Service District to join the legal attorney consortium. A closed session is scheduled to discuss real property or water rights transactions.

• Approval of FY2024 Salary Scale (Resolution No. 2023-07)
• Discussion on Annual Update of Safety Action Plan
• Approval of CRS Proposal for Surveying
• Addendum #1 to BHI Zions Block Construction Contract
• Animal Control Service District request to join Legal Attorney Consortium

The City Council approved a 5% salary scale increase for FY2024 and authorized spending for downtown surveying and construction. The council also updated the city's safety action plan and expanded a legal attorney consortium.

• Approved Resolution 2023-07 to change salary scale by 5% for FY2024 (5-0)
• Approved updated safety action plan with minor modifications (5-0)
• Approved $22,400 for CRS surveying proposal for Sage and 7-11 blocks (4-0)
• Approved Addendum #1 to the BHI Zions Block construction contract (4-0)
• Approved inclusion of Uintah Animal Control District in legal attorney consortium (4-0)
• Approved meeting minutes from June 21, 2023 (5-0)

City Council

The Vernal City Council is holding its regular meeting on June 21, 2023, to consider several ordinances, including budget adjustments for the current fiscal year, adoption of the FY2024 budget, and setting the certified tax rate. The council will also consider agreements and appointments related to community programs and boards. The agenda includes standard items like minutes approval and staff reports.

• Consider Approval of Budget Reopener #1 for FY2023 Budget - Ordinance No. 2023-10
• Request to Adopt FY2024 Budget - Ordinance No. 2023-11
• Consider Approval of Certified Tax Rate - Ordinance No. 2023-12
• Consider Approval of Utah Main Street Program Tier 1 Agreement
• Consider Approval of Letter of Support for the UBAOG Self-Help Housing program

The Council approved the FY2024 budget and a budget reopener for FY2023 that moves $1.4 million into the capital improvement fund. Other actions included approving a certified tax rate and a support letter for a self-help housing program.

• Approved FY2023 budget reopener (Ordinance No. 2023-10) to move $1.4 million to CIP fund and pay off a $300,000+ bond (5-0)
• Approved FY2024 budget (Ordinance No. 2023-11) including $360,000 for salary adjustments and $269,000 for benefits (5-0)
• Approved certified tax rate (Ordinance No. 2023-12) (5-0)
• Approved Utah Main Street Program Tier 1 Agreement (5-0)
• Approved letter of support for UBAOG self-help housing program (5-0)
• Approved appointment of Ryan Balch to the Planning Commission (5-0)
• Approved meeting minutes from May 17 and June 7, 2023 (5-0)

City Council

The Vernal City Council and Uintah County Commission will hold a special joint meeting to discuss and potentially act on several items: parade regulations, approval of a bid from CKC for an airport taxiway, an update on general election date changes, and a discussion of a universal ordinance for plats in Uintah County. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from a prior joint meeting.

• Discuss parade regulations (Quinn Bennion)
• Request approval of bid from CKC for airport taxiway (Ken Campbell)
• Update on general election date changes (Sonja Norton)
• Discussion of universal ordinance for plats in Uintah County (Sonja Norton)

Vernal City Council and Uintah County Commission both approved a bid from CKC to construct airport taxiway parcel 'Charlie'. The bodies also discussed parade regulations and the creation of a universal ordinance for plats.

• Approved bid from CKC for airport taxiway parcel 'Charlie' (Uintah County: 3-0)
• Approved bid from CKC for airport taxiway parcel 'Charlie' (Vernal City: 3-0)
• Approved special meeting (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes of April 24, 2023 (Unanimous)

Planning Commission

This is a regular meeting of the Vernal Planning Commission. The agenda lists only the meeting time and references two documents (a packet and a public agenda) but provides no specific items for discussion or decision. The agenda is procedural boilerplate with no substantive items listed.

The Commission discussed proposed amendments to the subdivision code to align with state law HB 174 and streamline the minor subdivision process. Proposals regarding the Master Site Plan process and the creation of a Development Review Committee were discussed, with a vote scheduled for the following month. The minutes from May 9, 2023, were approved.

• Approved minutes from May 9, 2023 (unanimous)

City Council

The Vernal City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed FY2024 budget and a FY2023 budget re-opener, covering all major funds and salary schedules. The council will also consider several action items, including agreements for EV stations and a construction price for Zions Block, a code amendment, a business license revocation, planning commissioner appointments, and a review of parade regulations with a possible moratorium.

• Public hearing on FY2024 budget (all funds, salaries)
• Public hearing on FY2023 budget re-opener
• Agreement with Rocky Mountain Power for EV stations on Zions Block
• Approval of Zions Block Guaranteed Maximum Price with BHI
• Revocation of business license

The Council approved agreements for electric vehicle charging stations and a $2.03M construction contract for the Zions Block. They also established a merit-based wage adjustment for employees and ordered a market study for skilled positions.

• Approved agreement with Rocky Mountain Power for EV charging stations (5-0)
• Approved agreement with Electrify America to install EV charging stations (5-0)
• Approved wage adjustment using 1.3x performance rating multiplier and .7 factor one-time payment (4-1)
• Approved requirement for a market study for certified employees and officers (5-0)
• Approved $2,034,312.30 Guaranteed Maximum Price with BHI for Zions Block (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2023-09 to combine municipal code definitions (5-0)
• Approved May 10, 2023 special budget meeting minutes (5-0)

City Council

The Council approved funding for the Dinosaur Roundup Rodeo and a grant for a city-wide affordable housing plan. They also authorized the sale of city property at 43 South 100 West to the highest bidder and renewed a wildland fire protection agreement.

• Approved $18,000 for two parts of the Dinosaur Roundup Rodeo (5-0)
• Approved grant funding for a city-wide affordable housing plan (5-0)
• Approved cooperative agreement for wildland fire protection (5-0)
• Approved sale of property at 43 South 100 West to Ted & Christy Munford LLC for $130,000.50 (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved special budget meeting minutes from April 26, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved regular meeting minutes from May 3, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved special budget meeting minutes from May 3, 2023 (5-0)

City Council

The Vernal City Council held a special meeting on May 10, 2023, to conduct a workshop for the FY2024 budget. The agenda included discussions on the General Fund, Water Fund, Sewer Fund, Solid Waste Fund, and other municipal funds, as well as all salary and wage schedules. The council also considered approving a real estate purchase contract and a supplemental agreement with Avenue Consultants.

• FY2024 Budget Workshop covering General, Water, Sewer, Solid Waste, and other funds
• Consideration of approval for a Real Estate Purchase Contract
• Consideration of approval for a Supplemental Agreement with Avenue Consultants
• Review of all salary and wage schedules

The Council approved a $2,500 funding request for the Alive after Five event and authorized the purchase of a parking lot adjacent to the hub. Additionally, the Council approved a $23,940 agreement with Avenue Consultants to assist with a grant application. The meeting also included a budget workshop where personnel changes and salary structures were discussed but not finalized.

• Approved $2,500 funding for Alive after Five (unanimous)
• Approved counter offer to purchase parking lot adjacent to the hub (unanimous)
• Approved $23,940 agreement with Avenue Consultants for SS4A grant assistance (unanimous)
• Agreed to start with three School Resource Officers (SROs)
• Agreed to hire a seasonal summer code enforcement employee
• Agreed to fill the administrative assistant position
• Agreed to hire a city attorney and legal assistant via agency agreements
• Tabled decision on salary increase multipliers for future meeting

Planning Commission

The provided text lists only the meeting time and the titles of two PDF documents. It does not contain the specific agenda items, decisions, or discussions for the Vernal Planning Commission meeting on May 9, 2023.

The commission voted to combine twenty separate definition sections of the municipal planning and zoning code into one single section. Members also discussed updating the Subdivision Code to comply with state law HB 174, including the potential creation of a new board.

• Approved April 11, 2023 minutes (4-0)
• Approved amending Chapter 16.04 to combine definitions into one section (4-0)

City Council

The Vernal City Council is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, and will hear a funding request for Dinah SOAR Days. Major items include considering a CMGC agreement with BHI for value engineering on the Zions and Cobblerock Block projects, approving a Building Safety Month proclamation, and reviewing the tentative FY2024 budget. The council will also vote on a zoning ordinance amendment (No. 2023-02) regarding minimum area and parking requirements, and consider several agreements, including an interlocal legal services deal and a HUD grant. A closed session is scheduled to discuss real property or water rights.

• Funding request for Dinah SOAR Days
• CMGC agreement with BHI for Zions and Cobblerock Block value engineering
• FY2024 tentative budget presentation
• Ordinance No. 2023-02: zoning amendments on minimum area and parking
• Interlocal agreement for municipal legal services and HUD grant agreement

The Vernal City Council approved a $9,500 construction manager/general contractor agreement with BHI for value engineering of the Zions block and Cobble Rock block improvement projects. The council also approved a $1,000 sponsorship for Dinah Soar Days, adopted a tentative FY2024 budget, passed an ordinance amending parking and landscaping requirements in the R-4 zone, and gave Vernal's Best Value Motel 30 days to comply or face license revocation due to methamphetamine contamination and code violations. All votes were unanimous 4-0.

• Approved $9,500 CMGC agreement with BHI for Zions and Cobble Rock block projects (4-0)
• Approved $1,000 sponsorship for Dinah Soar Days (4-0)
• Approved Building Safety Month proclamation (4-0)
• Approved tentative FY2024 budget (4-0)
• Passed Ordinance 2023-02 amending R-4 zone parking to 2.5 spaces for 5+ units and landscaping to 28% (4-0)
• Gave Vernal's Best Value Motel 30 days to comply or face license revocation (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2023-04 for interlocal legal services agreement (4-0)
• Approved $5,500 purchase of IWork software for business licensing (4-0)

City Council

The Vernal City Council held a special budget meeting to review proposed FY2024 budgets for utility funds, general fund, and vehicle replacements. No final decisions or votes were taken on the budget; a future meeting will address personnel requests. Discussions covered water meter replacements, sewer camera van, street repairs, and vehicle needs.

• Approved acknowledgment of special meeting (unanimous)
• No final budget decisions made; workshop only
• Discussed water fill station software/hardware replacement costs ($18,000 software, $80,000 hardware)
• Discussed $47,000 fire alarm system upgrade
• Discussed $90,000 for curb/gutter/sidewalk repair
• Discussed $260,000 for chip seal work from capital improvement projects
• Discussed replacing 1992 hoist ($26,000 rolling or $34,000 fixed)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Vernal City Council is holding a special meeting to conduct a budget workshop for fiscal year 2024. The workshop will cover the general fund, water, sewer, and solid waste funds, as well as the municipal building authority, strike force, and other miscellaneous funds and projects. All salary and wage schedules will also be discussed. No decisions are listed on the agenda; this is a discussion and review session.

• FY2024 budget workshop covering general, water, sewer, and solid waste funds
• Review of municipal building authority and strike force funds
• Discussion of all salary and wage schedules
• Special meeting held at 374 East Main St, Vernal, Utah

The Council held a special budget workshop for FY2024, reviewing departmental requests and projected revenues. The only formal action taken was the approval to convert a part-time Justice Court clerk position to full-time. Other items, including IT equipment and police gear, were discussed for future budget consideration.

• Approved changing Justice Court part-time position to full-time (5-0)

City Council

The Vernal City Council is meeting jointly with Uintah County and the cities of Ballard and Naples to conduct routine business, including approving the minutes from the February 27, 2023 joint meeting. The main public business consists of updates on the Discovery Trail and the airport, followed by discussions on planning for the nation's 250th birthday in 2026 and the Vernal Equinox. The meeting is scheduled for April 24, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. in the Uintah County Commission Large Conference Room.

• Approval of minutes from the February 27, 2023 joint city/county meeting
• Update on the Discovery Trail
• Update on the airport by Ken Campbell
• Discussion on planning for the nation's 250th birthday in 2026
• Discussion on planning for the Vernal Equinox

Vernal City Council and the Uintah County Commission approved transitioning to the Alternative Essential Air Service (AEAS) program with Contour Airlines, providing 12 flights per week. Uintah County also approved $70,000 for airport entrance paving. The bodies agreed to hold future joint meetings at 4 p.m.

• Approved transition to AEAS program with Contour Airlines for 12 flights per week (Vernal City: 5-0)
• Approved transition to AEAS program with Contour Airlines (Uintah County: 2-0)
• Approved $70,000 to pave the airport entrance slope (Uintah County: 2-0)
• Approved 4 p.m. start time for future joint meetings (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes of February 27, 2023 (Unanimous)

City Council

The Vernal City Council is holding its regular meeting to consider a rezone request for Vacation Rental Properties, LLC, a funding request for the Dinosaur Round Up Rodeo, and several professional service agreements. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes and staff reports.

• Rezone request for Vacation Rental Properties, LLC (Ordinance No. 2023-08)
• Funding request for Vernal's Dinosaur Round Up Rodeo
• CMGC Agreement with BHI for value engineering of Zions and Cobblerock Block Projects
• Professional Services Agreement with Snow Shoe Engineering for downtown property testing and plan
• Resolution to add City Attorney to exempt list in personnel policies

The Council approved a contract for environmental testing of downtown properties and rezoned a property back to a mobile home park. They also updated personnel policies to include the City Attorney as an exempt employee.

• Approved $72,847 contract with Snowshoe Engineering for downtown property testing (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2023-03 adding City Attorney to exempt employee list (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2023-08 rezoning 500 North 225 East from R-4 to MH mobile home (4-0)
• Appointed Robin O’Driscoll as Mayor Pro Tempore for the meeting (unanimous)
• Approved April 5, 2023 regular meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved April 13, 2023 special meeting minutes (4-0)
• Postponed funding request for Vernal’s Dinosaur Round Up Rodeo
• Tabled CMGC agreement with BHI for value engineering pending attorney approval

City Council

The Vernal City Council is holding a special meeting on April 13, 2023, at 7:30 am. The agenda consists solely of a closed session to discuss an individual's character or competence and strategy for real property or water rights. No public action or decision is scheduled.

• Closed session on individual's character, professional competence, or health
• Closed session on strategy for purchase, exchange, or lease of real property or water rights

City Council

The Vernal City Council is holding a special meeting to receive an update on the 100 S. sewer construction project and consider a possible change order. The agenda also includes a closed session to discuss an individual's character or health and strategy for purchasing or leasing real property, including water rights.

• Update on 100 S. sewer construction and possible change order
• Closed session: discussion of an individual's character, professional competence, or physical/mental health
• Closed session: strategy for purchase, exchange, or lease of real property, including water rights

The Council reviewed a proposal to redo a conglomerate of manholes and upsize sewer lines at 1500 East Street to improve flow and accommodate future development. The project would be funded by the Sewer Management Board and cost-shared between four entities. No formal vote was taken on the change order during the open session.

• Approved the calling of the special meeting (4-0)
• Approved motion to enter closed session to discuss individual competence and real property strategy (4-0)

Planning Commission

This is a regular Planning Commission meeting. The agenda lists only the meeting time and links to the packet and public agenda documents, with no specific items described in the provided text. It is essentially procedural boilerplate with no substantive decisions or discussions detailed.

• Meeting scheduled for 7:00 P.M.
• Documents: 2023-04-11 PC PACKET.PDF
• Documents: 04-11-23-PUBLIC AGENDA.PDF

The Commission recommended changes to R-4 residential parking and landscaping requirements and forwarded a positive recommendation for a mobile home park rezone. It also approved a conditional use permit for a painted storage container at 55 East Main. The board's meeting time was changed to 6 pm.

• Recommended rezoning 225 East 500 North from R-4 to MH Mobile Home Park zone (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved conditional use permit to paint storage container at 55 East Main with regular retouching and yearly checks (5-0)
• Recommended changing R-4 zone landscaping requirement to 28% (5-0)
• Recommended R-4 parking be two units for up to four units, then 2.5 units for units over four (5-0)
• Changed meeting time to 6 pm (5-0)
• Approved March 28, 2023 minutes (4-0)

City Council

The Council approved rezoning and a minor subdivision for properties at 72 and 82 East 500 South. Several construction contracts were awarded, including a $375,000 utility change order for Zions block and a $39,700 demolition bid. The Council also updated the city purchasing policy and voted to hire an in-house city attorney.

• Approved Ordinance No. 2023-07 rezoning 72 and 82 East 500 South from R-3 to R-4 (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved minor subdivision for 72 and 82 East 500 South (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved $375,000 change order for Zions block utilities (5-0)
• Approved Discovery trail Phase 1 and 2 bids from Allred Paving and Stearns Construction (5-0)
• Approved contract with BHI for Zions block and Cobble Rock block projects (5-0)
• Awarded $39,700 demolition bid for 94 E. Main Street to Scott Allred (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2023-06 amending the city purchasing policy (5-0)
• Approved hiring an in-house city attorney as a staff member (5-0)

Planning Commission

This is a special meeting of the Vernal Planning Commission. The agenda text provides no specific items, only references to a public agenda PDF and a packet PDF, so the meeting appears to be procedural or the details are contained in those documents.

• Special meeting scheduled for 5:00 P.M.
• Public agenda PDF available
• Packet PDF available

The Planning Commission issued positive recommendations to the City Council for a rezoning request and a minor subdivision request for properties at 72 East and 82 East 500 South. These actions aim to make illegally subdivided lots buildable.

• Approved positive recommendation to City Council to rezone 72 East and 82 East 500 South from R-3 to R-4 Residential (5-0)
• Approved positive recommendation to City Council for minor subdivision request 2023-005-SUB for 72 East and 82 East 500 South (5-0)
• Approved minutes from March 14, 2023 (5-0)

City Council

The Vernal City Council is holding its regular meeting, where it will consider funding requests for local events, a minor subdivision request, and amendments to the municipal code regarding parking, trees, and lot area. The council will also discuss installing a pedestrian crossing signal and will enter closed session to discuss real property acquisition.

• Funding requests for Junior Livestock Show, Youth Girls Fast Pitch Event, and Rock the Ride Events
• Minor subdivision request by Brad Murray for property at 987 South 500 West
• Second review of ordinance 2023-02 amending parking, tree, and area requirements
• Discussion of LED pedestrian crossing sign at Robinwood Lane and 500 West
• Closed session for real property purchase, exchange, or lease

The Council approved the installation of an LED pedestrian crossing sign and provided funding for three local events. A minor subdivision request was approved, while a proposed amendment to residential parking and landscaping requirements was tabled.

• Approved $750 sponsorship for Junior Livestock Show (5-0)
• Approved $750 support for girls softball tournament (5-0)
• Approved $1,000 support for Rock the Ride events (5-0)
• Approved minor subdivision for 987 South 500 West (5-0)
• Approved purchase and installation of LED pedestrian sign at 500 West and Robinwood Lane (5-0)
• Tabled ordinance to amend parking and landscaping requirements in R-4 zone
• Approved minutes from March 1, 2023 meeting (5-0)

Planning Commission

This is the agenda for the Vernal, Utah Planning Commission's regular meeting on March 14, 2023, at 7:00 PM. The agenda lists only the meeting time and references two attached documents (a packet and a public agenda PDF) but provides no specific items for discussion or decision. It is essentially procedural boilerplate with no substantive agenda details included in the text.

• Meeting scheduled for 7:00 PM on 2023-03-14
• Reference to 2023-03-14 PC PACKET.PDF
• Reference to 03-14-23 PUBLIC AGENDA.PDF

The Commission recommended that City Council approve a minor subdivision amendment to make a lot at 987 South 500 West buildable as a flag lot. A rezone request for property at 72 and 82 East 500 South was tabled due to a failure to notify surrounding residents.

• Approved February 14, 2023 minutes (4-0)
• Recommended approval to City Council for minor subdivision amendment at 987 South 500 West (4-0)
• Tabled rezone request from R-3 to R-4 for 72 East and 82 East 500 South (4-0)

City Council

The Vernal City Council is holding a regular meeting with a public hearing to receive comments on the proposed sale of city-owned property at 43 South 100 West. The council will also review requests for proposals for that property sale, consider a contract with Rocky Mountain Power for street light conversion, and act on a change order for the Zions Block Utility Project. Other items include funding requests for a youth fast pitch event and a community event, plus declaring surplus property.

• Public hearing on selling city property at 43 South 100 West
• Review of RFP for property sale of 43 South 100 West
• Contract with Rocky Mountain Power for street light conversion
• Change order request for Zions Block Utility Project
• Funding requests for youth fast pitch event and Blowwishes for Emily

The City Council approved a contract to convert 680 street lights to LED and authorized the sale of city-owned property at 43 South 100 West via a request for proposal process. Other actions included approving a utility project change order and a non-profit sponsorship.

• Approved $265,000 contract with Rocky Mountain Power for LED street light conversion (5-0)
• Approved sale of property at 43 South 100 West via RFP process focusing on exterior improvements (4-1)
• Approved $10,870 change order for Zions Block Utility Project (5-0)
• Approved $750 sponsorship for Blow Wishes for Emily (5-0)
• Declared saws and parking lot vacuum as surplus property (5-0)
• Approved February 15, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Tabled funding request for Youth Girls Fast Pitch event

City Council

The Vernal City Council and Uintah County Commission will hold a special joint meeting to receive updates on several projects and consider approval of a concept for a commercial hangar area at the airport and a five-year CIB list.

• Update on street light conversion to LED
• Update on airport projects and consider approval of concept for a commercial hangar area
• Art Center survey update
• Western Park update
• Search and Rescue building discussion

The Vernal City Council and Uintah County Commission approved the development of three hangar areas at the airport to support corporate and general aviation. The council also approved the CIB one-year and five-year project lists. Discussions were held regarding street light conversions, an art center survey, and Western Park improvements.

• Approved development of corporate hangar area (Unanimous)
• Approved development of all three airport hangar areas (Unanimous)
• Approved CIB one-year and five-year lists (4-0)
• Approved special meeting acknowledgment (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes of August 8, 2022 (Unanimous)

City Council

The Vernal City Council will hold a public hearing on two code amendments: combining sign definitions and adding a stipend for Planning Commission members. They will also review a drainage concept for Haven Estates, consider an LED streetlight conversion with Rocky Mountain Power, and discuss a property sale at 43 S. 100 W. Three funding requests for community events are on the agenda.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 2023-04 to combine sign definition sections in city code
• Public hearing on Ordinance 2023-05 to add a stipend for Planning Commission board members
• Review of proposed drainage concept for Haven Estates with Bureau of Reclamation
• Consideration of staff working with Rocky Mountain Power for LED streetlight conversion
• Review of RFP for sale of city property at 43 S. 100 W

The Council approved funding for local community events and authorized staff to pursue a $265,000 LED streetlight conversion. They also approved an ordinance allowing stipends for Planning Commission members and a drainage easement in Haven Estates. A request for the Dinosaur Round Up Rodeo and a city code amendment regarding sign definitions were tabled.

• Approved $750 sponsorship for Storytelling Festival (5-0)
• Approved $2,000 sponsorship for Grad Night (5-0)
• Approved Bureau of Reclamation drain easement in Haven Estates (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2023-05 to allow Planning Commission stipends (5-0)
• Approved staff to pursue $265,000 LED streetlight conversion contract (5-0)
• Tabled funding request for Vernal’s Dinosaur Round Up Rodeo
• Tabled Ordinance No. 2023-04 regarding sign definition combinations

Planning Commission

This is a regular Planning Commission meeting. The agenda text provides no specific items, only references to a public agenda PDF and a meeting packet PDF. The meeting appears to be procedural, with details contained in the linked documents.

• Regular meeting scheduled for 7:00 P.M.
• Public agenda document (02-14-23 PUBLIC AGENDA.PDF)
• Meeting packet (2023-02-14 PC PACKET.PDF)

The Planning Commission recommended updates to R-4 zone parking and landscaping requirements and a compensation amendment for members. A proposal to combine sign definitions in the city code was tabled. All recommendations are forwarded to the City Council for final approval.

• Approved positive recommendation to City Council for Ordinance 2023-05 to provide $75.00 compensation for Planning Commission members (4-0)
• Approved positive recommendation to City Council for Ordinance 2023-02 to change R-4 parking to two spaces and minimum area requirements to 25 feet (4-0)
• Tabled Ordinance 2023-04 regarding the combination of sign definitions in the zoning code (4-0)
• Approved minutes from January 3, 2023 and January 10, 2023 with corrections (5-0)

City Council

The council will vote on several items including a minor change to the Façade Grant Program, purchase of used equipment for airport operations, an upgrade to live-scan fingerprint equipment with partial grant reimbursement, a contractor for asbestos remediation on 100 East city-owned buildings, an SAA-1 Equalization Board Hearing Report, a special assessment levy for parking (Resolution No. 2023-02), and a cooperative agreement with UDOT for the Discovery Trail Project. They will also discuss a funding request for Marvelous Extreme Bull Madness and an effort to designate Dinah and TRex on the National Historic Registry.

• Funding request for Marvelous Extreme Bull Madness
• Consider approval of contractor to remediate asbestos on 100 East city-owned buildings
• Consider approval of cooperative agreement with UDOT for the Discovery Trail Project
• Discussion on effort to designate Dinah and TRex on the National Historic Registry
• Levying assessment for parking SAA with effective date (Resolution No. 2023-02)

The Council approved several funding requests, including a $39,500 used skid steer for airport operations and a $17,998.75 asbestos remediation contract. They also modified the downtown façade grant program to allow funding for projects completed within the last three months.

• Approved $1,000 for Marvelous Extreme Bull Madness event (5-0)
• Approved façade grant change to allow funding for projects completed within last 3 months (5-0)
• Approved $39,500 purchase of used skid steer for airport (5-0)
• Approved $3,467.56 for police live-scan fingerprint equipment upgrade (5-0)
• Awarded $17,998.75 asbestos removal contract to Ballard Enterprises (5-0)
• Approved SAA-1 Equalization Board hearing report (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2023-02 for Zion’s Bank block parking assessments (5-0)
• Approved cooperative agreement with UDOT for Discovery Trail project (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will review the FY2022 annual audit and financial report. The agenda includes a public hearing regarding changes to the General Plan for moderate income housing and future land use. Additionally, the council will consider updates to municipal code regarding trailer parking.

• Public hearing for Ordinance No. 2023-03: Moderate Income Housing Plan and Future Land Use Map
• Proposed amendment to Municipal Code for parking trailers and travel trailers (Ordinance No. 2023-01)
• Approval of Wetx Agreement for Phase 1 and 2
• Annual stipend for Ashley Valley Sewer Management Board Members
• Annual board appointments

The Council approved updates to the general plan and future land use map to facilitate higher density housing. Other key actions included approving the FY2022 annual audit and establishing a new water bank agreement. The Council also passed an ordinance regulating the parking of trailers in the right-of-way.

• Approved FY2022 annual audit and financial report (4-0)
• Approved changes to General Plan for moderate income housing and future land use map (4-0)
• Approved WetX agreements for Phase 1 and 2 water bank at a cost of $47,850 (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2023-01 regarding trailer parking regulations (4-0)
• Approved annual stipends for Ashley Valley Sewer Management Board members (4-0)
• Approved 2023 annual board appointments (4-0)
• Approved city council meeting minutes from January 4, 2023 (4-0)

Planning Commission

This is the agenda for the Vernal Planning Commission's regular meeting on January 10, 2023. The agenda lists only the meeting time and references two documents (the public agenda and the meeting packet), with no specific items detailed. It appears to be a procedural placeholder.

The Planning Commission recommended two amendments to the Vernal City General Plan to the City Council. These include a state-required low to moderate income housing plan and a revised future land use map.

• Approved minutes from December 13, 2022 with corrections (7-0)
• Recommended approval of General Plan-Appendix E, Low to Moderate Income Housing amendments (7-0)
• Recommended approval of General Plan-Appendix E, Future Land Use Map Option 1 (5-1, 1 abstention)

City Council

The Vernal City Council will hold a work session on a water bank discussion, followed by a regular meeting with public hearings on two municipal code amendments (oversized trailers and R-4 parking) and a Community Development Block Grant. Other items include introducing new staff, purchasing a crack seal machine, setting the planning commission schedule, and approving a change order for the 100 East concrete project.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 2023-01: amending code sections on oversized trailers, travel trailers, and commercial vehicle storage in residential zones (first reading)
• Public hearing on Ordinance 2023-02: regulating R-4 parking minimum area and parking space requirements (first reading)
• First public hearing for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
• Request to purchase a crack seal machine
• Request to approve change order and final pay application for Stearns Construction on the 100 East Concrete Project

The Council approved the purchase of a Cimline crack sealer machine and a cost increase for the 100 East concrete project. They also set the 2023 Planning Commission schedule and held first readings for ordinances regarding oversized trailers and R-4 parking landscaping.

• Approved purchase of Cimline crack sealer machine (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2023-01 setting the 2023 Planning Commission schedule (5-0)
• Approved $25,141.70 change order for Stearns Construction 100 East concrete project (5-0)
• Approved minutes of December 21, 2022 (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Vernal City Planning Commission will hold a special workshop to consider amending the Vernal City General Plan, specifically Appendix E on Moderate Income Housing and the Future Land Use Map. The item is presented by Gabby Blackburn. No final decision is indicated; this is a workshop discussion.

• Consider amending General Plan Appendix E (Moderate Income Housing)
• Consider amending Future Land Use Map
• Special workshop meeting at 374 East Main Street, Vernal, Utah

The Planning Commission discussed potential amendments to the General Plan's Future Land Use map to convert some commercial and industrial areas to residential. No formal votes or final decisions were recorded; the commission reviewed maps and discussed infrastructure, buffers, and housing needs.