Parowan public meetings in 2024
29 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Parowan Water Board
The Parowan Water Board will hold two meetings back-to-back on December 11, 2024: a culinary water board meeting and a pressurized irrigation water board meeting. The culinary board will discuss a policy for water entitlements when combining lots and hear an update on a spring cartridge trial. The irrigation board will receive an update on the irrigation pond POD and on moving the shooting range. Both boards will approve minutes from the November 13 meeting and take public comments.
- Discuss policy for water entitlements when combining lots
- Update on spring cartridge trial
- Update on Irrigation Pond POD and moving the shooting range
- Approval of minutes from 11-13-2024 meetings (both boards)
- Public comments (both boards)
Parowan Power Board
The Parowan City Power Board will consider approving meeting minutes from July and October 2024, discuss electricity rates with Chris Lund and Jeremy Franklin, and receive an update from the Utah Associated Municipal Power Systems (UAMPS).
- Rate discussion with Chris Lund (via Zoom) and Jeremy Franklin
- UAMPS update from Jeremy Franklin
- Approval of Power Board meeting minutes for July 18, 2024 and October 23, 2024
Parowan Water Board
The Parowan City Culinary Water Board and Pressurized Irrigation Board are meeting to receive project updates and a proposal. The boards will discuss water recharge and irrigation infrastructure.
- Update on Water Recharge Project
- Proposal from Rosenberg Engineering on Dry Canyon Pond
Parowan City Shade Tree Committee
The Parowan City Shade Tree Committee is meeting to discuss tree removal at specific properties, including 279 N 200 E (Milton Hulet Home) and a stump removal list, as well as tree-related topics for Main Street, 9 S 100 E, Center Street, City Park, Lion's Park, and ball fields. The agenda also includes a presentation on the history of mass tree removal in Parowan, a discussion on Meeks Pond with Ron Roth, and updates on Shade Tree Accreditation Hours. This is a regular committee meeting with no formal votes or ordinances listed.
- Tree removal at 279 N 200 E (Milton Hulet Home)
- Stump removal list discussion
- Tree discussion for Main Street, 9 S 100 E, Center Street, City Park, Lion's Park, and ball fields
- Meeks Pond discussion with Ron Roth
- Shade Tree Accreditation Hours update
Parowan Airport Board
The Parowan Airport Board will meet to discuss updates on the 'Through the Fence' application and the Airport Overlay Zone. They will also review airport audit results and approve previous meeting minutes. Public comments will be accepted.
- Update on 'Through the Fence' application
- Airport Overlay Zone discussion
- Airport audit results and update
- Approval of minutes from previous meeting
- Public comments period
Parowan Power Board
The Parowan Power Board will meet on October 23, 2024 at 5:30 PM at Parowan City Offices to discuss a natural gas power sales contract and receive an update on the Utah Associated Municipal Power Systems (UAMPS). The agenda also includes declaration of conflicts of interest and other business.
- Discussion of natural gas power sales contract (item 3)
- Update on UAMPS (Utah Associated Municipal Power Systems, item 4)
- Declaration of conflicts or personal interest in agenda items
- Other business as raised
Parowan Airport Board
The Parowan Airport Board will consider a presentation from Parowan Air Park, LLC regarding the Airport Master Plan, and discuss language and rates for new ground lease contract templates. The board will also make a recommendation to the mayor for a Technical Advisory Committee (TAC). Other items include approval of minutes and public comments.
- Presentation by Parowan Air Park, LLC for Airport Master Plan consideration
- Discussion and recommendation on language and rates in new ground lease contract templates
- Recommendation to mayor for Technical Advisory Committee (TAC)
Parowan Shade Tree Commission
The Parowan Shade Tree Commission meeting scheduled for September 5, 2024, was cancelled because not enough members were present to form a quorum. No decisions or discussions took place. The agenda would have covered tree removal requests at several residential and school locations, tree care discussions around town, and an item on Meeks Pond.
- Tree removal request at 300 East 200 North (Dan Bridger)
- Tree removal request at 293 North 200 East (Rhea Burt)
- Tree removal request at 300 North – Parowan High School
- Tree removal request at 390 East 200 South (Mike Brewer)
- Discussion topics included Main Street, City Park, Lions Park, and Meeks Pond
Parowan Water Board
The Parowan Water Board holds a combined meeting of the Culinary Board and Pressurized Irrigation Board. The board will consider policy recommendations on selling water outside city limits and on water rights for wet vs. dry lots during involuntary annexation, and will receive a presentation on water rights and the state's groundwater management plan.
- Policy recommendation on selling water outside Parowan city limits
- Policy recommendation on wet vs. dry lots entitled to water upon involuntary annexation
- Presentation on water rights and formal adoption of Groundwater Management Plan by State Engineer
- Update on Water Recharge Project
- Introduction of new Water Superintendent Aldo Biasi
Parowan Shade Tree Commission
The Parowan Shade Tree Commission will meet to review a tree removal request and discuss tree management at several city locations. The body will also receive a report regarding Meeks Park.
- Tree removal request at 279 N 200 E (Milton Hulet Home)
- Tree discussions for Cemetery, Lion's Park, Heritage Park, Ball Park, and East Center Street
- Meeks Park discussion with Ron Roth
Parowan Shade Tree Commission
The Parowan City Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a zone change from Commercial to R3 for JKL LLC. The agenda also includes a subdivision plat amendment for Heritage Hills Subdivision and discussion of external accessory dwelling unit code development.
- Zone change from Commercial to R3 for JKL LLC (0498325 A-2019-0003-0000)
- Subdivision Plat Amendment for Lots 24 & 25, Heritage Hills Subdivision at 841 South and 859 South 1600 West
- External Accessory Dwelling Unit Code Development
Parowan Airport Board
The Parowan Airport Board is meeting to discuss the methodology used to calculate area for new contracts. The board will also consider approving the minutes from the June 3, 2024, meeting.
- Discussion of methodology to calculate area for new contracts
- Approval of June 3, 2024, meeting minutes
Parowan Power Board
The Parowan Power Board will hold discussions regarding electricity rates and public safety power shutoff procedures. The agenda also includes a UAMPS update and the approval of minutes from the April 18, 2024, meeting.
- Public safety power shutoff discussion
- UAMPS update
- Electricity rate discussion
- Approval of April 18, 2024, minutes
Parowan Shade Tree Commission
The Parowan Shade Tree Commission will review tree removal requests for properties at 279 N 200 E and 390 E 200 S. The meeting also includes discussions regarding East Center Street trees and Meeks Park.
- Tree removal request: 279 N 200 E
- Tree removal request: 390 E 200 S
- Discussion of East Center Street trees
- Discussion regarding Meeks Park
Parowan Airport Board
The Parowan Airport Board is meeting to consider a recommendation for an airport ground lease template, along with routine items like approving minutes and taking public comments. The meeting is scheduled for June 3, 2024, at Parowan City Offices.
- Recommendation for Airport Ground Lease Template
- Approval of minutes
- Declaration of conflicts or personal interest
- Staff and member comments
- Public comments
Parowan Water Board
The Parowan Water Board is holding a joint meeting of the Culinary and Pressurized Irrigation boards on May 8, 2024, at 6:00 PM. The agenda includes updates on the State of Utah Landscape Incentive Program, the Groundwater Master Plan, the Dry Canyon Pond Project, and the Recharge Project, along with routine items like minutes approval and public comments.
- State of Utah Landscape Incentive Program discussion
- Groundwater Master Plan discussion
- Update on Dry Canyon Pond Project
- Update on Recharge Project
- Public comments
Parowan Airport Board
The Parowan Airport Board is meeting to discuss an airport ground lease template, along with routine items like approving minutes and taking public comments. The meeting is scheduled for May 6, 2024, at Parowan City Offices.
- Airport Ground Lease Template discussion
- Approval of minutes
- Conflict of interest declaration
- Public comments
Parowan Power Board
The Parowan Power Board is meeting to handle routine business including approving minutes, electing a new chair, and discussing a power cost adjustment (PCA). The board will also receive updates on UAMPS and the Red Creek Hydro project. Public comments will be taken.
- Elect new chair
- Power Cost Adjustment (PCA) discussion
- UAMPS update
- Red Creek Hydro update
- Approval of minutes from March 25, 2024
Parowan Water Board
The Parowan Water Board meets April 10, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. at the Parowan City Office, 35 East 100 North. The culinary board will discuss and recommend updates on water conservation and a groundwater management plan, while the pressurized irrigation board will get updates on the Dry Canyon Project and the 2024 irrigation season. Public comments are on the agenda.
- Discussion and recommendation on PMC updates regarding water conservation
- Groundwater management plan discussion
- Update on Dry Canyon Project
- Update on Pressurized Irrigation 2024 season
- Public comments
Parowan Airport Board
The Parowan Airport Board is meeting to approve minutes from February 5, 2024, and discuss an airport ground lease template. The agenda also includes declarations of conflicts of interest, staff and member comments, and public comments. No other substantive items are listed.
- Approval of minutes from February 5, 2024
- Discussion of Airport Ground Lease Template
- Declaration of conflicts or personal interest
- Public comments period
Parowan Shade Tree Commission
The Parowan Shade Tree Commission is meeting to approve minutes, consider a tree removal application, receive a tree spraying update, and discuss purchasing trees for Main Street and Lion's Park. The meeting also covers plans for Arbor Day on April 29, 2024.
- Application for tree removal at 279 N 200 E (Milton Hulet Home) by Rhea Burt
- Tree spraying update from Beaver Landscape
- Purchase of 2 trees for Main Street and 1 for Lion's Park
- Arbor Day event April 29, 2024 at 12:30 pm at Main Street Park Pavilion
- Approval of minutes from March 7, 2024 meeting
Parowan Power Board
The Parowan Power Board meeting scheduled for March 25, 2024, has been cancelled. The agenda, which included electing a new chair, a power cost adjustment discussion, and an update on SB 161, will not take place.
- Meeting cancelled
- Agenda included electing new chair
- Agenda included PCA (Power Cost Adjustment) discussion
- Agenda included update on SB 161
Parowan Water Board
The Parowan Water Board and Pressurized Irrigation Board meet jointly on March 13, 2024, at Parowan City Office. The culinary board will discuss a groundwater management plan and get an update on the diversion/recharge project, while the irrigation board will set the pressurized irrigation turn-on date. Both boards will also approve minutes from February 20, 2024, and take public comments.
- Discussion of Groundwater Management Plan with Kurt Vest
- Update on Diversion/Recharge Project by Dan Jessen
- Pressurized Irrigation Turn On Date set by Kelly Stones
- Approval of minutes from February 20, 2024
- Public comments at both board meetings
Parowan Historic Preservation
The Parowan Historical Preservation Committee meets to review several property actions, including a covered entry, a home demolition, and a monument restoration. The agenda also includes routine items like approving minutes and taking public comment.
- Covered entry review for Diane Benson/Pendleton Building at 274 W 200 S
- Demolition of existing home by Dave Mineer Jr at 360 W 200 S
- Restoration and rededication of monument by Jay Wilcken at 100 S & Main Street
Parowan Shade Tree Commission
The Parowan Shade Tree Commission is meeting to handle routine business: approving the February 1 minutes, following up on tree spraying, planning Arbor Day 2024, and discussing tree removals. Member reports and adjournment round out the agenda.
- Approval of minutes from February 1, 2024
- Follow-up on spraying of trees
- Arbor Day 2024 planning
- Tree removal discussion (Kathy Allen)
- Member reports
Parowan Power Board
The Parowan Power Board is meeting to discuss the Power Cost Adjustment (PCA) and how to proceed with the monthly rate, along with a UAMPS update and findings on resident high power consumption. The board will also consider changing the date of its monthly meetings. The agenda includes standard items like approving minutes and public comments.
- PCA (Power Cost Adjustment) discussion on monthly rate
- UAMPS update
- Resident high power consumption findings
- Change date of monthly meetings
- Approval of minutes from November 29, 2023
Parowan Water Board
The Parowan Water Board will hold a joint meeting covering both the Culinary Board and Pressurized Irrigation Board agendas. They will discuss updates on the Recharge Project, terms for board members, and surface water acquisition, along with routine items like minutes approval and public comments.
- Update on Recharge Project
- Terms for Water Board members
- Surface Water Acquisition Discussion
- Approval of minutes from October 17, 2023
- Public comments
Parowan Airport Board
The Parowan Airport Board is meeting to continue discussion on a proposed airport ground lease agreement. The agenda also includes approval of minutes, staff and member comments, and public comments.
- Continued discussion of proposed Airport Ground Lease Agreement
- Approval of meeting minutes
- Public comments period
Parowan Shade Tree Commission
The Parowan Shade Tree Commission is meeting to introduce a new city council representative and plan Arbor Day 2024. Members will also receive updates and reports on tree-related matters at several city locations, including the cemetery, parks, and streets.
- Introduction of new City Council representative
- Arbor Day 2024 planning
- Cemetery beetle treatment and mallet application
- Updates on Lion's Park, Valentine Peak Recreation, Main Street, Center Street, City Park, Heritage Park, and Meeks Pond
- Member reports