Grand County meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Grand County sets August 4 hearings on budget, water tank ordinance, and $500K shuttle funding

Grand County's most consequential business this week lands on August 4, when the County Commission holds public hearings on the 2026 budget, the consolidated fee schedule, and the Moab City water tank ordinance — plus action items including a proposed $500,000 allocation for a Moab-to-Arches shuttle.

All recent meetings from the past two weeks remain agenda-only; minutes have not yet been published, so no final actions from those sessions can be confirmed.

County Commission — August 4 regular meeting

The Commission meets at 4:00 p.m. in Commission Chambers at 125 E. Center Street, Moab. The agenda includes:

• **Public hearing to amend Ordinance 725** — the Major Utility Overlay for the City of Moab water tank site (Parcel No. 02-0021-0113, approximately 2.848 acres). The proposed amendment would change the project completion deadline from December 31, 2025 to December 25, 2027, and rewrite Condition #1 to match Land Use Code § 4.10.1 regarding Development Agreements.
• **Public hearing to amend the 2026 budget and the 2026 Consolidated Fee Schedule.** Budget amendment documents are available online and at the Grand County Clerk's office. Residents may attend in person or submit comments online at grandcountyutah.net.
• **Ratification of a revised match letter** for a FEMA Flood Mitigation Assistance grant, committing a 10% county match.
• **Ratification of a branding refresh** for Discovermoab.com.
• **Approval of $500,000 from Transit Tax Fund 47 reserves** for the Moab-to-Arches shuttle.

A separate July 21 agenda listed discussion of issuing up to $1,000,000 in Transportation Sales Tax Revenue Bonds Series 2026; minutes from that meeting are not yet published.

Planning Commission — August 3 special session

The Planning Commission holds a public hearing on Moab City Water Tank Ordinance #725, followed by discussion and possible action. This is the only substantive item on the special session agenda.

Airport Board — August 3

The Grand County Airport Board meets to discuss the SkyWest transition and a new airport entrance sign. The agenda also includes approval of July 6, 2026 minutes, reports on airside asphalt construction and landside maintenance, and a review of June 2026 airport numbers.

Recent meetings (minutes not yet published)

• **July 21 County Commission:** Agendas covered the 2026 budget and fee schedule public hearings (one notice was later cancelled), the Ordinance 725 hearing, the $1,000,000 transportation bond proposal, the Water Use & Preservation Element of the General Plan, subdivision applications (#2612 DT Subdivision and #2613 Jahries Plat Amendment), and the FEMA match letter.
• **July 23 Audit Committee:** Scheduled items included approval of March 20, 2026 minutes, a credit card policy, a status update on the 2025 audit by Ritchey May, a performance and process audit of the Clerk/Auditor's office, and a scoped restricted funds audit covering TRT, Roads, and Airport.
• **July 27 Commission workshop:** Mid-year budget amendment workshop (special session).
• **July 27 Planning Commission:** Land Use Code Audit discussion, bylaws workshop, and approval of July 13 draft minutes.
• **July 28 Moab Tailings Project Steering Committee:** DOE annual statement of continued compliance, a project update from DOE Federal Cleanup Director Matthew Udovitsch, and an air monitoring update from Jessica Thacker.
• **July 29 Economic Opportunity Advisory Board:** Commission update from Chair McCandless and staff update from Melisa Jeffers.

Coming up

• **August 4, 4:00 p.m.** — Grand County Commission regular meeting, 125 E. Center Street, Moab. Public hearings on Ordinance 725, the 2026 budget, and the fee schedule; action items include the $500,000 shuttle allocation and FEMA match ratification.
• **August 12** — Grand County Clerk Auditor scheduled a public hearing on a proposed tax increase. A separate hearing on a Castle Valley Town proposed property tax revenue increase was cancelled.
• **August 11** — Old Spanish Trail Arena Advisory Committee meeting: cancelled.

Grand County weighs $1 million transportation bond; budget hearings cancelled

Grand County's recent meeting cycle was dominated by agenda items on transportation financing, land use, and trail access — though minutes have not yet been published for any of the sessions, so only scheduled agenda items can be reported. The most consequential item on the docket was the Grand County Commission's consideration of issuing up to $1,000,000 in Transportation Sales Tax Revenue Bonds Series 2026, discussed at the July 21 meeting.

Grand County Commission

The July 21 commission agenda included several land use and infrastructure items. Alongside the proposed bond issuance, the commission was scheduled to hold a public hearing on repealing and replacing Ordinance 725, which governs the Major Utility Overlay for the City of Moab water tank site. The proposed amendment would revise a date in Condition #3 to align with the City of Moab's grant extension and tentative funding from the Division of Water Resources.

Other agenda items included approval of the Water Use & Preservation Element of the General Plan, a resolution for the DT Subdivision Minor Subdivision (Application #2612) and Jahries Plat Amendment (Application #2613), and ratification of a 10% county match letter for a FEMA Flood Mitigation Assistance grant application. The meeting was held at 125 E. Center Street, Moab, with online comments accepted at grandcountyutah.net.

A separate notice for public hearings to amend the 2026 budget and the Grand County Consolidated Fee Schedule was cancelled. No items were listed under that notice.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission met July 13 to receive a presentation on land use code audit findings from Sunrise Engineering. The agenda also included discussions of Abercrombie & Kent, 3090 Desert Road, and a review of commission bylaws. Minutes have not yet been published.

Trail Mix Committee

The Trail Mix Committee's July 14 agenda featured an action item on a NICA request to expand the Bar M Trailhead for events. A related discussion item covered a Brands parking expansion NICA request. Other discussion items included the Rusty Spur Modification, Mud Springs Update, and Arches Bike Access & Gravel Guide.

The committee was also set to note the public input period for Biking on Long-Distance Trails, open July 2 through August 3.

Children's Justice Center Advisory Board

The advisory board's July 14 agenda included discussion of the SART Manual, a new member application for Carrie Ann Smith, and a discussion of cases that warrant a FIT. The board also listed openings for a Defense Attorney representative and a Moab Charter representative. A Kickball Tournament fundraiser was scheduled for September 11–12.

Audit Committee

The Audit Committee met July 23 with an agenda covering approval of March 20, 2026 minutes, discussion and possible approval of a credit card policy, and a status update on the 2025 audit by Ritchey May. The committee was also scheduled to discuss a performance and process audit of the Clerk/Auditor's office — covering annual audit management, budget development, and accounts payable/receivable — and a scoped restricted funds audit for TRT, Roads, and Airport. A closed session was possible to discuss an individual's character, professional competence, or health.

Coming up

• **July 27 — Planning Commission:** Discussion of the land use code audit, a bylaws workshop, approval of July 13 draft minutes, and public hearings with no specific topics listed.
• **July 27 — Grand County Commission (special session):** Mid-year budget amendment workshop.
• **August 3 — Planning Commission (special session):** Public hearing on Moab City Water Tank Ordinance #725, with possible action to follow.
• **August 4 — Grand County Commission:** Public hearing on amending Ordinance 725 for the City of Moab water tank site (Parcel No. 02-0021-0113, approximately 2.848 acres). The proposed change would move the project completion deadline from December 31, 2025 to December 25, 2027, and rewrite Condition #1 to match Land Use Code § 4.10.1 regarding Development Agreements.