San Juan County public meetings in 2025
56 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Commission
The San Juan County Commission will hold a public hearing to consider additional appropriation requests for the 2025 operating budget. Budget increases will be funded through new revenues or unspent funds from the prior year.
- Public hearing for 2025 operating budget appropriation requests
Commission
This notice for a public hearing regarding the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Small Cities Program has been cancelled.
Commission
The San Juan County Commission is holding a public hearing on the proposed 2026 Operating and Capital Budgets. The hearing is scheduled for December 30, 2025, at 6:00 PM at the County Administration Building in Monticello. No other items are on the agenda.
- Public hearing on proposed 2026 Operating and Capital Budgets for San Juan County
Commission
The Board of Commissioners will hold three public hearings to discuss county finances and officer pay. The body is considering additional 2025 budget appropriations and the proposed 2026 operating and capital budgets.
- Public hearing for additional 2025 budget appropriation requests
- Public hearing on Proposed 2026 Operating and Capital Budgets
- Public hearing regarding planned compensation increases for Executive County Officers for 2026
Commission
The San Juan County Commission will hold a public hearing to consider planned compensation increases for Executive County Officers for the 2026 calendar year. This action is conducted pursuant to Utah Code 17-66-401.
- Public hearing for 2026 Elected & Executive Compensation planned increase
Commission
The San Juan County Commission will hold a public hearing to consider additional appropriation requests for the 2025 budget. These increases would be funded by new revenues or unspent funds from the prior year.
- Public hearing for additional 2025 budget appropriation requests
Commission
The San Juan County Commission will hold a public hearing to discuss the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Small Cities Program. The meeting will cover eligible activities, program requirements, and funding allocations. A second hearing is planned if the county decides to apply for funds.
- Public hearing on CDBG Small Cities Program
- Meeting location: 117 South Main Street, Room 200, Monticello
- Hearing accessible via Zoom and in person
- Potential second hearing for project discussion
- Contact: Mack McDonald, San Juan County Administrator
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a special meeting to consider proposed amendments to the Land-Use Section of the San Juan County General Plan. These changes include updates required by Utah State Code and suggestions from the Planning Commission.
- Public hearing for proposed amendments to the General Plan-Land-Use Section
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to discuss updates to the General Plan Land-Use Section. The body will consider approving these updates and making a recommendation to the San Juan Board of County Commissioners.
- Public hearing for General Plan Land-Use Section updates
Commission
The San Juan County Commission will consider and vote on several action items, including a petition to create the Red Rocks Improvement District, a suicide prevention conference support resolution, and a data sharing agreement with the Utah Department of Health and Human Services. The meeting also includes approval of routine consent agenda items such as small purchases and check registers.
- Consideration and approval of a petition to create the Red Rocks Improvement District (James Mabey, Spanish Valley Owner, LLC)
- Support of a Multi-Agency Suicide Prevention Conference (ReNee McDonald, Bolder Way Forward Coalition Lead)
- Ratification of a Data Sharing Agreement between Utah Department of Health and Human Services and San Juan County
- Approval of $17,132 in small purchases, including $4,732 for Moab 2026 Guest Guide advertising and $2,000 for Bluff Dark Sky Festival
- Consideration and approval of an ordinance establishing a County Data Privacy Program under the Utah Government Data Privacy Act
Commission
The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss financial planning and economic development. The meeting includes a review of the county's rural economic blueprint and budget proposals for the upcoming year.
- Final draft review of the San Juan County Rural Economic Blueprint
- Presentation of 2026 Tentative Budget Proposals
- Monticello Justice Court Contract Proposal
- Discussion on Credit Card Use Policy updates
Commission
The provided document is a meeting notice for the Board of Commissioners. It contains no specific agenda items, as the description refers the reader to an attached agenda packet not included in the text.
Commission
The San Juan County Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a request from Spanish Valley Owner, LLC for county-provided sewer, water, emergency, and road services at 144 Shafer Road. Residents may provide input on whether the services are needed and who should provide them.
- Public hearing on service request at 144 Shafer Road
- Consideration of county vs. special district provision of sewer, water, emergency, and road services
Commission
The San Juan County Commission will hold a work session to discuss and potentially approve two interlocal agreements with Monticello City. These agreements concern building inspection and justice court services.
- Building Inspector Agreement with Monticello City under Utah Code Annotated 11-13-202.5(3)
- Interlocal Agreement with Monticello City for Justice Court Services
Commission
The San Juan County Commission will meet to decide on resolutions addressing wildfire risk, data privacy compliance, and a $5,000 shelter grant. The agenda includes routine approvals and a public comment period with a three-minute limit per speaker.
- Consideration of $5,000 Winter Response Grant Contract with Utah Department of Workforce Services for sheltering during Code Blue Alerts
- Approval of Ordinance 2025-02 establishing a county data privacy program under Utah Government Data Privacy Act
- Resolution urging U.S. Forest Service to restore forest conditions to reduce wildfire risk
- Approval of Ulum Moab - Under Canvas Restaurant/Banquet Alcohol License
- Appointment of San Juan County representatives to the Utah Counties Indemnity Pool Annual Membership Meeting
Planning and Zoning Commission
The San Juan County Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to approve minutes from the October 9 meeting and consider a one-year extension for a conditional use permit for a U-Haul facility in Spanish Valley. The meeting will also include discussions on the General Plan and land-use ordinances, with public comment open for unlisted items.
- One-year extension of Conditional Use Permit #24024A for U-Haul Rental & Storage at 11850 South Highway 191 in Spanish Valley
- General Plan Discussion and Direction
- Land-Use Ordinance Discussion and Direction
Commission
The San Juan County Commission will meet on November 4, 2025, to decide on routine matters, renew inter-local agreements, and discuss potential changes to justice court operations. The meeting includes public comment periods and live-streaming options.
- Approval of $5,252 Civic Plus annual fee via small purchase
- Renewal of inter-local agreement between Grand County Public Library and San Juan County Library System
- Consideration of Building Inspector Agreement with Monticello City
- Amendment to San Juan County Consolidated Fee Schedule (Ordinance 2024-04A)
- Establishment of Sworn Deputy Pay Plan for County Sheriff’s Office
Commission
The San Juan County Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a request from Spanish Valley Owner, LLC to provide sewer, water, emergency, and road services to a property at 144 Shafer Road through a Special Service District. The meeting is scheduled for November 4, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM in the Commission Chambers or via Zoom.
- Public hearing on Special Service District request for 144 Shafer Road
- Consideration of sewer, water, emergency, and road services provision
- Spanish Valley Owner, LLC as the requesting property owner
Commission
The San Juan County Commission will hold a public hearing to discuss a pay plan for sworn deputies in the Sheriff's Office. The meeting will also address a correlating budget adjustment.
- Public hearing regarding Sheriff's Office Sworn Deputy Pay Plan
- Discussion of correlating budget adjustment
Commission
The San Juan County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing to accept comments on a proposed ordinance. This ordinance would establish a consolidated fee schedule and repeal previously approved fee schedules.
- Public hearing regarding an Amendment to the San Juan County Consolidated Fee Schedule
San Juan County Library Board
The Library Board will meet to discuss and potentially approve the 2026 budget and a grant. The board will also consider a contract with Grand County involving the ILA GCPL and SJCL for 2026-2030.
- 2026 Budget for approval
- Grand County Contract (ILA GCPL and SJCL 2026-2030 with Pack Creek Edit)
- Grant for approval
- Approval of August 28, 2025 meeting minutes
Commission
The provided document is a meeting notice for the Board of Commissioners. It does not contain a specific list of agenda items, referring instead to a separate agenda packet.
Commission
The San Juan County Commission has cancelled its scheduled work session meeting for October 21, 2025. The public was notified via the county’s public notice website that the meeting would not proceed as planned.
Planning and Zoning Commission
The San Juan County Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to discuss and potentially approve a Planned Unit Development for the Homes at Wilson Arch project. The commission will also review administrative items including updates to the Land-Use Ordinance and General Plan, and review October building permits.
- Consideration and approval of Planned Unit Development for Homes at Wilson Arch on Parcel H and I in Highway Commercial CDh Zone
- Land-Use Ordinance Discussion and Direction
- General Plan Discussion and Direction
- October Building Permits Review
Commission
The San Juan County Commission meeting scheduled for October 7, 2025, at 11:00 AM has been canceled. No decisions or discussions will take place at this meeting.
County Economic Development Board
The San Juan County Economic Development Board will meet to discuss and take action on the 2026 CED Handbook and the 2026 Rural County Grant. The board will also review minutes from the July 21, 2025 meeting.
- Approval of 2026 CED Handbook
- 2026 Rural County Grant
- Approval of July 21, 2025 meeting minutes
Commission
The San Juan County Commission will meet to decide on hiring a new Public Health Director, approve road project agreements with the Navajo Nation, and renew a sobriety program contract. The meeting also includes routine purchases, a WIC program amendment, and public comment sessions.
- Approval of $23,257.98 in small purchases, including $15,000 for a Visitor Services promotional video
- Hiring of Dr. Jordon Begay as Public Health Director and Local Health Officer
- Approval of a $2,199 contract for Fault Guidance and NextStep software for the Road Department
- Renewal of the 24/7 Sobriety Program cooperative agreement with the Utah Department of Public Safety
- Consideration of an amended intergovernmental agreement with the Navajo Nation for road projects
Planning and Zoning Commission
The San Juan County Planning and Zoning Commission will review building permits and a specific sign permit request. The meeting also includes land-use training and a status update on the General Plan.
- Sign permit consideration for CED at 11910 S Highway 191 (Michelle Eccles, Buds Signs)
- Land-use training provided by Rob Terry of the Office of Property Rights Ombudsman
- General Plan status update
- September building permits review
San Juan County Library Board
The Library Board will meet to discuss a contract with Grand County and ratify two grants. The board is also considering starting meetings with an invocation and appointing a Vice Chair and Secretary.
- Grand County Contract
- Borrower's Support Grant ratification
- UETN Letter of Agency ratification
- Appointment of Vice Chair & Secretary
- Proposal to start meetings with an invocation
Tourism Tax Advisory Board
The San Juan County Tourism Tax Advisory Board will meet to approve minutes from the May 19, 2025 meeting and hear a report from the Visitor Services Manager. Members will also share tourism-related updates for their businesses or organizations.
- Approval of minutes from May 19, 2025 meeting
- Visitor Services Manager report including co-op marketing grants, social media goals, and travel guide distribution
Planning and Zoning Commission
The San Juan County Planning and Zoning Commission will review a remanded proposal for a Love's Travel Stop and consider a sign permit. The body will also discuss updates to commission bylaws, the land use timeline, and the use table.
- Reconsideration of Love's Travel Stop proposal on 13.06 acres along HWY 191 in Spanish Valley
- Sign permit for CED at 11910 S Highway 191
- Review and discussion of Planning Commission Bylaws
- Discussion of updates to the Land Use Timeline and Use Table
- Review of August building permits and subdivision applications
County Economic Development Board
The County Economic Development Board will meet to discuss grant reporting and funding. The board is scheduled to take action on an attestation letter for a previous grant year and discuss the grant for the upcoming fiscal year.
- Approval of Attestation Letter for 2024-2025 Rural County Grant Annual Report
- Discussion of FY 2025-2026 Rural County Grant
- Reports on Rural Opportunity Grant 2026
- Updates from Blanding City, Monticello City, and the Town of Bluff
San Juan County Library Board
The San Juan County Library Board will meet to review the library system's strategic and technology plans. The agenda also includes financial reports and a training session on Robert's Rules of Order.
- Robert's Rules of Order Training
- Strategic Plan discussion
- Technology Plan discussion
- Financial Reports for the Library System
- Approval of May 2025 meeting minutes
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will discuss updates to the General Plan's Land Use chapter and the 2025 Land Use Ordinance. The body will also reconsider a proposal for a Love's Travel Stop following a partial reversal and remand from an administrative law judge.
- Reconsideration of Love's Travel Stop on 13.06 acres along HWY 191 in Spanish Valley
- Discussion of General Plan 'Land Use' Chapter updates
- Review of community comments and Chapters 1-6 of the 2025 Land Use Ordinance
- Review of June and July building permits and subdivision applications
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for June 12, 2025, has been canceled. The notice states the cancellation is due to a conflict of schedule.
Tourism Tax Advisory Board
The Tourism Tax Advisory Board will review a marketing proposal from Brand Revolt and a visitor behavior presentation from Datafy. The board is scheduled to take action on the 2025/2026 Co-op Marketing Grant application.
- Action item: 2025/2026 Co-op Marketing Grant Application
- Marketing proposal presentation by Brand Revolt
- Visitor behavior software presentation by Datafy
- Visitor Services Manager report on VisaVue, FAM Tours, and social media
- Office Manager report on travel guide distribution
San Juan County Library Board
The San Juan County Library Board will consider approving the March 2025 minutes, ratifying a UEN Memorandum of Understanding, and adopting an updated Internet Policy with a revised mission statement. The board will also receive training required by the state library and hear reports from the director and assistant director.
- Ratification of UEN Memorandum of Understanding
- Update to Internet Policy with revised mission statement
- Library Board training (annual state library requirement)
- Approval of March 2025 meeting minutes
- Director and assistant director reports on statistics and finances
Planning and Zoning Commission
The San Juan County Planning and Zoning Commission will consider proposed changes to the 2025 Land Use, Development and Management Ordinance, including zoning maps and use tables, based on community comments. The commission will also review its own bylaws, hear a presentation from the Public Awareness Committee, and decide on a temporary conditional use application for an RV trailer extension on a parcel in Old La Sal. May building permits and subdivision applications will be reviewed.
- Consideration of changes to the 2025 Land Use, Development and Management Ordinance, zoning maps, and use tables per community comments
- Review and discussion of Planning Commission Bylaws
- Consideration and approval of a temporary conditional use application for an RV trailer extension during home build on Parcel #000650000040 in Old La Sal, Frank Herrmann
- May Building Permits & Subdivision Applications review
- Approval of Planning Commission Meeting Minutes from April 10, 2025
Planning and Zoning Commission
The San Juan County Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on a rezone of a portion of the Lisbon Valley Mine from Industrial to Multiple Use to allow on-site employee housing. They will also review the status of Love's Truck Stop, consider a zone change at the mine, and consider a project plan and development agreement for Valley Estates Subdivision under the Spanish Valley Overnight Accommodations Overlay Zone. Building permits for April will be reviewed.
- Public hearing for rezone of Lisbon Valley Mine portion from Industrial to Multiple Use (Klint York)
- Consideration of zone change at Lisbon Valley Mine for on-site employee housing (Klint York, Lisbon Valley Mining Company)
- Consideration and approval of project plan and development agreement for Valley Estates Subdivision under Spanish Valley Overnight Accommodations Overlay Zone (Dana Farmer, Valley Estates)
- Review of status of Love's Truck Stop (Bart Kunz)
- Review of April building permits
County Economic Development Board
The San Juan County Economic Development Board will review and vote on Tier 2 and Tier 3 Rural County Grant Applications and a Letter of Support for the Mountains & Plains Environmental Justice Grants Hub (MAPJ) Grant. They will also discuss a Basecamp update and hear a presentation on GOEO training. Previous minutes from January and March 2025 are up for approval.
- Approval of minutes from January 13 and March 24, 2025 meetings
- Presentation on GOEO training by Debra McKee
- Letter of Support for Mountains & Plains Environmental Justice Grants Hub (MAPJ) Grant
- Discuss April 28, 2025 Basecamp update
- Review and vote on Tier 2 and Tier 3 Rural County Grant Applications
County Economic Development Board
The San Juan County Economic Development Board will hold a special meeting to review Tier 1, 2, and 3 grant applications, discuss them, and vote on grant recipients. The board will also receive updates on the 2025 SJC Business Basecamp. The meeting is scheduled for March 24, 2025, from 3:00 to 5:00 PM.
- Review Tier 1 grant applications
- Review Tier 2 grant applications
- Review Tier 3 grant applications (tentative)
- Board member voting for grant recipients
- 2025 SJC Business Basecamp updates
San Juan County Library Board
The San Juan County Library Board will hold a virtual meeting on March 20, 2025, at 5:30 PM. The board will review and approve minutes from the January 16, 2025 meeting, ratify a CLEF grant contract, and receive updates including a Founding Fathers Project update, a budget increase proposal for Spanish Valley and Grand County libraries, and a library building budget update.
- Ratify CLEF Grant Contract
- Spanish Valley and Grand County Library funding increase from $6,000 to $10,000
- Library Building Budget Update
- Founding Fathers Project Update by Commissioner Stubbs
- Library Director and Assistant Director Reports (statistics and financial reports)
Planning and Zoning Commission
The San Juan County Planning and Zoning Commission will consider and make recommendations on several land-use items, including a zone change to allow on-site employee housing at Lisbon Valley Mine, three conditional use permits (temporary meteorological tower, EG Orion Solar Project, Questar Gas regulator station), and a project plan for Valley Estates Subdivision under the Spanish Valley Overnight Accommodations Overlay Zone. The meeting also includes review of February and March building permits and administrative items such as bylaws and chair appointment.
- Zone change at Lisbon Valley Mine for on-site employee housing
- Conditional use permit for temporary meteorological tower (AES Clean Energy)
- Conditional use permit for EG Orion Solar Project (Enfinity Global)
- Conditional use permit for Questar Gas regulator station
- Project plan and development agreement for Valley Estates Subdivision (Spanish Valley Overnight Accommodations Overlay Zone)
Planning and Zoning Commission
The San Juan County Planning and Zoning Commission is holding a community workshop for the 2025 Land Use, Development and Management Updates. This is a public input session, not a decision-making meeting, with no specific agenda items beyond the workshop itself.
- Community workshop for 2025 Land Use, Development and Management Updates
Tourism Tax Advisory Board
The San Juan County Tourism Tax Advisory Board will discuss and possibly take action on marketing ideas for the 2025/2026 Co-op Marketing Grant, along with receiving reports from staff on visitor services and travel guide distribution. The meeting also includes open public meetings training, public comment, and approval of December 2024 minutes.
- Discussion of 2025/2026 Co-op Marketing Grant ideas
- Open Public Meetings training (discussion)
- Visitor Services Manager report on FAM tours, social media, ads, and newsletters
- Office Manager report on travel guide distribution (year-to-date)
- Board member updates on tourism bookings and local events
Planning and Zoning Commission
The San Juan County Planning and Zoning Commission is holding a community workshop on February 24, 2025, at 5555 Old Airport Road in Spanish Valley. The workshop is for discussion of the 2025 Land Use, Development and Management Updates. No specific decisions or votes are scheduled.
- Community workshop for 2025 Land Use, Development and Management Updates
- Location: 5555 Old Airport Road, Spanish Valley
Planning and Zoning Commission
The San Juan County Planning and Zoning Commission is holding a community workshop at the La Sal Community Center to discuss and gather input on the 2025 Land Use, Development and Management Updates. No formal decisions or votes are scheduled; this is a public feedback session.
- Community workshop on the 2025 Land Use, Development and Management Updates at La Sal Community Center
Planning and Zoning Commission
The San Juan County Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a joint work session with the County Commission to coordinate and discuss updates to the 2025 Zoning Ordinance. This is a single agenda item focused on land-use policy. No votes or specific projects are listed; the meeting is primarily a discussion and coordination session.
- Joint work session: coordination on 2025 Zoning Ordinance
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission is holding a community workshop to discuss the 2025 Land Use, Development and Management Updates. No formal decisions or votes are scheduled; the meeting is for public input and information gathering.
- Community workshop on the 2025 Land Use, Development and Management Updates at Monticello Hideout Event Center
Planning and Zoning Commission
The San Juan County Planning and Zoning Commission is holding a community workshop to gather input on proposed updates to land use, development, and management regulations. No formal decisions will be made at this workshop; it is intended to inform and involve residents. The meeting will be held in person at the Blanding USU Event Center with a virtual option available.
- Community workshop for the 2025 Land Use, Development and Management Updates
Planning and Zoning Commission
The San Juan County Planning and Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for February 13, 2025, has been canceled. The agenda would have included approval of minutes, discussion of commission terms, upcoming community workshops, and consideration of two conditional use permits for a temporary meteorological tower (AES Clean Energy) and the EG Orion Solar Project (Enfinity Global).
- Conditional Use Permit for a Temporary Meteorological Tower (Scott Schutte, AES Clean Energy)
- Conditional Use Permit for EG Orion Solar Project (Dale Harris, Enfinity Global)
- Review and discussion of Planning Commission terms, bylaws, and 2025 chair appointment
- Discussion of upcoming community workshops
- February building permits review
Planning and Zoning Commission
This meeting of the San Juan County Planning and Zoning Commission, scheduled for February 13, 2025, has been cancelled. No agenda items were considered or discussed.
San Juan County Library Board
The San Juan County Library Board meets virtually on January 16, 2025, to conduct routine business. Items include electing board officers for 2025, approving the meeting schedule, and considering letters of interest from Jackie Jeppson and Annette Myers for board membership. The board will also review a policy on volunteer and employee criminal background checks. Reports from the library director and assistant director will cover 2024 year-end statistics and financial reports.
- 2025 Library Board Election
- Approval of 2025 meeting schedule
- Letters of interest from Jackie Jeppson and Annette Myers
- Volunteer and Employee Criminal Background Check policy review
- Library Director's report on 2024 end-of-year statistics
County Economic Development Board
The San Juan County Economic Development Board will discuss and vote on the 2025 SJC Rural Grant Program, including its administration process, application, scoring criteria, and evaluation schedule. The board will also consider approving three letters of support for USDA, general matching funds, and Wildcat Funds programs, as well as the 2025 CED Handbook. Reports from Blanding, Monticello, and Bluff will be presented.
- Approve administration of the 2025 SJC Rural County Grant Program (RCGP), including scoring criteria and evaluation dates
- Approve the 2025 CED Handbook
- Approve letter of support for USDA Rural Development Grant (RDGB) signed by chair
- Approve general letter of support seeking matching funds for economic development initiatives
- Approve letter of support for Wildcat Funds Program
Planning and Zoning Commission
The provided document is a meeting notice for the San Juan County Planning and Zoning Commission. It contains no specific agenda items, proposals, or decisions to be discussed.
Planning and Zoning Commission
The San Juan County Planning and Zoning Commission is holding a public hearing to consider the legal adoption of the 2025 Land Use, Development and Management Ordinance.
- Public hearing for the legal adoption of the 2025 Land Use, Development and Management Ordinance