Aurora, UT

City Council

Planning Commission

City Council

The Aurora City Council meeting covered routine approvals, a new police officer swearing-in, and several administrative decisions. The Council approved changing the city's code listing from Municode to Civiclink, and discussed a proposed bike path from Salina City to Aurora, a new flood zone ordinance, and vandalism at West Park. The meeting was largely procedural with no public comment.

• Approved changing code listing from Municode to Civiclink (unanimous, Vercimak abstained)
• Swore in new Police Officer Tracy Jacobsen
• Discussed proposed bike path from Salina City to Aurora; bridge work to start in October, bidding in May
• Planning Commission working on new flood zone ordinance to cover city liability
• Approved funding for new Aurora City website (unanimous, Croft abstained)

City Council

The Aurora City Council will hold its regular meeting on August 17, 2026, at the City Office Building. The agenda includes discussions on flooding along 500 West, a progress report on the Transportation Master Plan, an update on the flood ordinance, and a review of culinary water use and past-due accounts. The council will also consider minutes from the July 20 meeting and receive reports from members and staff.

• Discussion regarding flooding along 500 West
• Shay Morrison (R6 Regional Council) to address conflict of interest, data privacy, website/.gov, land use checklists, budget outline, annexation policy plan
• Plans for 9/11 Day of Service on Sept. 12th
• Update on flood ordinance
• Culinary Water System: water use report and review of past due accounts

North Sevier Recreation Board

The North Sevier Recreation Board is meeting to discuss routine business and several recreation-related topics. The agenda includes follow-ups on prior action items, such as a drinking fountain in the community center lobby and basement, Junior Jazz basketball commissioners, Salina park grant funding, and a flag football commissioner. The board will also receive updates on youth sports, community center improvements, and a commissioner meeting, as well as review financial reports.

• Drinking fountain in lobby and basement - Heather Ellet
• Junior Jazz - Basketball Commissioners
• Salina park grant funding - Mayor Beach
• Flag football commissioner - Wyatt Mason
• Community Center improvement discussion - Dani Allred

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to discuss and potentially approve a Flood Plan Ordinance. The body will also review the General Plan and a Transportation Master Plan with representatives from Jones and DeMille.

• Flood Plan Ordinance approval and discussion
• Transportation Master Plan, Development Standards, and General Plan review by Jones and DeMille
• Review of new building permits
• General Plan discussion

City Council

These minutes record decisions made at the June 15, 2026 City Council meeting. The Council approved a property tax rate of 0.00072, the final 2025-26 budget, and the proposed 2026-27 budget. Utility rates were kept unchanged, and employee compensation increases were adopted, including police officer pay raises and a 3% cost-of-living adjustment for other staff.

• Property tax rate set at 0.00072, generating $67,928 for 2026 budget
• Approved final 2025-26 budget and proposed 2026-27 budget
• Police officer pay increases: starting officer at $27.50/hr, two officers to $30.50/hr
• 3% cost-of-living increase for all other employees; animal control officer gets $300/month
• New city website approved at $2,500 build cost plus $400-$800 annual maintenance

City Council

The Aurora City Council will meet to conduct a public hearing and regular business. The agenda includes the swearing-in of a police officer and discussions on city infrastructure and ordinances.

• Swearing in of Police Officer Tracy Jacobson
• Discussion on Flood Zone Ordinance currently under Planning Commission review
• Update on Bike Path from Commissioner Johnson
• Discussion on website funding
• Review of Culinary Water System use report and past due accounts

North Sevier Recreation Board

The North Sevier Recreation Board will meet on July 14, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. at the North Sevier Community Center to review recurring business, approve quotes for equipment and vending machines, and discuss the hiring process for a recreation director.

• Approval of vending machine quote
• Discussion on football equipment purchase
• Approval of VIP tech systems
• Discussion on Accelerated league commissioner
• Discussion on Rec. Director hiring committee

Planning Commission

The Aurora Planning Commission will hold its monthly meeting on July 7, 2026. They will review a building permit for John Bifath involving setback problems, discuss a flood plan ordinance, prepare for an annexation request, and hear from Jones and DeMille on development standards. They will also consider new building permits and items from the city council.

• Review of John Bifath building permit and setback problems
• Annexation request preparation
• Flood Plan Ordinance discussion and review
• Representatives from Jones and DeMille on standards for development
• Review of any new building permits

City Council

At its June 17 meeting, the Aurora City Council will review and approve the minutes of the May 18 meeting. Those minutes record actions including accepting a $71,100 bid for a city-owned lot at 240 W 100 N, donating $750 to the North Sevier Youth Court, and approving $2,000 for a beautification committee.

• Approved minutes of the April 20, 2026 meeting with corrections
• Donated $750 to the North Sevier Youth Court
• Accepted the high bid of $71,100 from Janzen and Brooklyn Kiesel for the lot at 240 W 100 N, with $1,000 earnest money due within 24 hours
• Approved $2,000 in funding for the beautification committee to award monthly and yearly prizes
• Discussed developer Joe Schoney's request for help obtaining water to develop a 10-acre parcel

City Council

The Aurora City Council will hold a public hearing and regular meeting on June 15, 2026, at 7:00 PM in Aurora City Office Building (20 S. 120 E.). The body will discuss and vote on the final 2025-26 budget, the proposed 2026-27 budget, property tax rates, utility rates, and employee compensation schedules.

• Final approval of 2025-26 Aurora City Budget
• Approval of proposed 2026-27 Aurora City Budget
• Setting of property tax rate for 2026-27
• Setting of utility rates for 2026-27
• Review of 4th of July event plans

North Sevier Recreation Board

The North Sevier Recreation Board will meet on June 9, 2026, at the North Sevier Community Center in Salina. Agenda items include approving the final 2025-26 budget and the proposed 2026-27 budget, hiring Cy Wasden as Field Preparation Manager, and discussing board member compensation with Mayor Anderson. The board will also follow up on prior action items, discuss building issues, and receive sports updates.

• Approve final 2025-26 budget
• Approve proposed 2026-27 budget
• Hire Cy Wasden as Field Preparation Manager
• Discuss board member compensation with Mayor Anderson
• Building issues discussion led by Heather

Planning Commission

The Aurora Planning Commission will hold its monthly meeting on June 2, 2026. The agenda includes a presentation from Jones & DeMille on the city's Developmental Standards, a review of flood zone information and ordinance preparation, and a discussion of the General Plan. The commission will also review new building permits and consider items referred from the City Council.

• Presentation from Jones & DeMille on Developmental Standards
• Review of flood zone information and ordinance preparation
• General Plan discussion
• Review of new building permits
• Approval of minutes from March 3, 2026 meeting

City Council

The Aurora City Council will hold a budget hearing to set the final budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year and approve the proposed budget for 2026-27. They will also set the property tax rate, review and possibly change utility rates, and set the compensation schedule for the coming year. Public input is invited.

• Set final budget for 2025-26 fiscal year
• Approve proposed budget for 2026-27 fiscal year
• Set property tax rate
• Review and possibly change Aurora City utility rates
• Set compensation schedule for coming fiscal year

City Council

The City Council will discuss the proposed 2026-27 budget and the refinement of the 2025-26 budget. Members will also consider awarding or rejecting bids for property located at 240 W 100 N and discuss tax and utility rates.

• Award or reject bids for property at 240 W 100 N
• Proposed 2026-27 Budget and refinement of 2025-26 Budget
• Discussion of property tax rate, utility rates, and compensation schedule for 2026-27
• Irrigation water shares purchase request from Joe Schoney
• Funding request for Aurora City beautification contest

North Sevier Recreation Board

The North Sevier Recreation Board will discuss and potentially act on financial reports, including refinement of the current budget and a proposed budget for 2026-27. Other agenda items cover building issues, sports updates, beehive bag rentals, sponsorships, field maintenance, and the Salina Disc Golf Course. The meeting also includes a closed session and approval of prior minutes.

• Approval of March 18, 2026 minutes (April meeting canceled)
• Building issues discussion led by Heather
• Beehive Bags rentals and sponsorships
• Salina Disc Golf Course update
• Refinement of 2025-26 budget and proposed 2026-27 budget

City Council

The Aurora City Council is accepting written bids for a 0.63-acre building lot. Bids must be submitted by May 18, 2026, and will be opened during the City Council meeting at 7:00 pm that evening.

• Sale of 0.63-acre lot at 240 W. 100 N. (Parcel 2-A10-8)

City Council

This meeting is largely procedural: the council will review and approve the minutes of the March 16, 2026 city council meeting. The minutes include several decisions from that prior meeting, such as approval of a business license, funding for park improvements, and acceptance of a consumer confidence report.

• Approval of a business license for Anthony Dudley’s mobile UTV repair business
• Approval of $20,000 for upgrading the Aurora City Park irrigation system
• Approval of $8,000 for cleaning the irrigation pond
• Approval of $5,000 to hire Jones & DeMille for implementing APWA standards
• Approval of the Consumer Confidence Report for culinary water customers

City Council

The Aurora City Council will hold its regular meeting on April 20, 2026, at 7:00 pm. Items include a signed document with Jones & DeMille Engineering, approval of the city's waste management plan, and plans for irrigation water shortage. The council will also discuss selling property at 240 W 100 N and an insurance update on damage at the Rudie residence.

• Procedure for selling property at 240 W 100 N
• Mayor Sprague signed document with Jones & DeMille Engineering
• Approval of Aurora City Waste Management Plan
• Insurance update on damage at Rudie residence
• Plans for irrigation water shortage

North Sevier Recreation Board

The North Sevier Recreation Board is holding a routine meeting on April 9, 2026, at the North Sevier Community Center. Agenda items include approval of March 18, 2026 minutes, sports updates, Beehive Bags rentals, sponsorships, field maintenance, financial reports, and a closed meeting. No specific decisions or dollar amounts are listed.

• Approval of minutes from March 18, 2026
• Sports updates presented by Reanna
• Beehive Bags rentals discussion
• Sponsorships and field maintenance updates
• Financial reports review

City Council

This meeting agenda consists of the approval of the minutes from the February 16, 2026 City Council meeting. The February minutes record decisions including a $1,300 donation to the Salina City Library, a $750 donation to the Miss North Sevier Scholarship Pageant, approval of a small business festival at the city park on May 16, budget adjustments to comply with state regulations, and discussions on water sales, July 4th events, and police policies. The council will vote to accept these minutes.

• Approved $1,300 annual donation to Salina City Library
• Approved $750 donation to Miss North Sevier Scholarship Pageant
• Approved use of Aurora City Park for small business festival on May 16, 2026
• Authorized budget adjustments to comply with state regulations
• Discussed possible sale of culinary water outside city limits (no action taken)

City Council

The Aurora City Council will hold its regular meeting on Monday, March 16, 2026, at 7:00 pm in the Aurora City Office Building (20 S. 120 E.). The agenda lists mostly informational reports and routine items, including financial reviews, water system updates, and council member reports. No major decisions or ordinances are listed for action.

Planning Commission

The Aurora City Planning and Zoning Committee will meet to review new building permits and the city's general plan. The commission will also review plans from Tim Rasmussen and items from City Council member Parker Vercimak.

• Review of new building permits
• Review of plans from Tim Rasmussen
• Review of items from City Council (Parker Vercimak)
• Discussion of General Plan

City Council

This meeting is to review and approve the minutes of the January 19, 2026, City Council meeting, which include several decisions. Among those are a new five-year garbage contract with White's Sanitation raising the base rate from $10.50 to $13.00 per month, approval of $8,500 for air conditioning at the Scout Cabin, and increased non-resident rental fees. The council also joined the North Sevier Chamber of Commerce at the Gold level for $350 and set payments for retiring officials and the police chief.

• Approved new White's Sanitation contract: base rate up to $13.00/month, second can to $3.50/month, effective 5 years
• Approved $8,500 for air conditioning installation at the Scout Cabin
• Set non-resident rental rates: $150 for Scout Cabin, $300 for City Building
• Joined North Sevier Chamber of Commerce at Gold level with $350 contribution
• Set monthly payments: $400 to Police Chief Matt McLean, $60 to Youth Council Advisor JaRelle Bailey

City Council

The Aurora City Council will hold its regular meeting on Feb 16, 2026. Items include a request to sell water outside city limits, a park use request, and a budget update. The council will also hear from Redmond Minerals/Western Clay representatives and a candidate for Sevier County Commissioner.

• Request to sell water outside Aurora City limits
• Mike Peterson request to use park for small business event
• Presentation from Redmond Minerals/Western Clay representatives
• Budget and financial changes review
• Closed meeting

Planning Commission

The Aurora City Planning and Zoning Committee will meet to review new building permits and specific project plans. The commission will also discuss the city's General Plan.

• Review of plans from Denton Nielson
• Review of plans from Brock Gibb
• Review of plans from Tim Rasmussen
• Review of new building permits
• Discussion of General Plan

City Council

This notice lists the Aurora City Council's 2026 regular meeting dates (third Monday each month at 7:00 PM) and the Planning Commission's dates (first Tuesday). No specific agenda items for the January 27 meeting are provided; the notice is purely procedural. The Council's June 15 meeting includes final budget adoption, and the November 3 Planning Commission meeting is cancelled due to Election Day.

• Council meets third Monday each month; first meeting listed is January 19
• Planning Commission meets first Tuesday each month; no meeting on November 3
• June 15 Council meeting includes final budget adoption
• Contact Clint Johnson (435-529-7643) to be placed on any agenda

City Council

The City Council reviewed minutes from November meetings and discussed traffic safety improvements at the Center Street and Highway 24 intersection with UDOT. The body also received updates on regional grants, youth council activities, and police staffing needs.

• Discussion with UDOT regarding turning lane changes and aligning ClayMill Road at Center Street and Highway 24
• Proposal by Police Chief Matt McLean to hire a third police officer
• Report of $2,600 raised from Christmas @ Willowbend for Shop with a Cop
• Update on TPA application and upcoming Outdoor Grants due March 2026
• Planning Commission update on the new General Plan and Road Plans

City Council

The Aurora City Council will meet to assign council member roles for the next two years and discuss various city operations. The agenda includes updates on water systems, maintenance, and public facilities.

• Council Member assignments for the next two years
• A/C bids and installation at Scout Cabin and non-resident charges
• Planning Commission reappointments and new appointments
• Update on Center Street intersection
• Culinary Water System use report and review of past due accounts