Blanding, UT

City Council

The Blanding City Council will hold a regular meeting on August 25, 2026, at 7:00 PM at 50 West 100 South. The agenda includes discussion and potential finalization of airport hangar rates and minimum standards, as well as a resolution for an ICPE load study project and an ordinance amending the fence code. Public input is limited to 3 minutes per speaker.

• Finalize hangar rates and minimum standards for the airport
• Resolution 07-28-2026-1 approving award of ICPE Load Study Project
• Ordinance 2026-11 amending fence, wall, and retaining wall code
• Discussion with San Juan County Transfer Station (Jed Tate)
• Possible closed session for litigation, personnel, collective bargaining, or real property

Planning Commission

The Blanding Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting on August 20, 2026, at 7:00 pm at the City Office (50 W. 100 S.). The agenda includes a work session on subdivision code updates and a manufactured home community application, followed by a public hearing on fence code updates and land use training by SERDA. The meeting is open to the public with ADA accommodations available.

• Public hearing on Fence Code updates
• Work session: Subdivision Code Updates
• Work session: Manufactured Home Community application
• Land Use Training by SERDA
• Approval of consent agenda and minutes from July 9, 2026

Planning Commission

The Blanding City Council will hold a public hearing to receive public comment on a proposed amendment to Blanding City Code Section 10.5A.9, which governs fences, walls, and retaining walls. The proposed changes may update standards for location, height, materials, construction, maintenance, visibility, and general regulation of these structures within the city.

• Public hearing on proposed fence ordinance updates (Section 10.5A.9)
• Hearing at Blanding City Council Chambers, 50 West 100 South, Blanding, UT 84511
• Written comments accepted via email (bmuhlestein@blanding-ut.gov) or mail before 7:00 PM on August 13, 2026

City Council

The Blanding City Council will hold a work session and regular meeting on August 11, 2026. They will discuss landlord guarantor requirements for rental properties, review an appraisal of the airport hangar, and consider fee tiers for vacant properties. The council will also receive reports from the city manager, finance director, and police chief, and may enter closed session for legal, personnel, or real estate matters.

• Discussion of landlord guarantor on rental property (continued from work session)
• Review of hangar appraisal and hangar rates at the airport
• Fee tier review for vacant properties
• Approval of consent agenda and minutes from June 23, 2026 meeting
• Monthly reports from City Manager Pratt Redd, Finance Director James Francom, and Police Chief JJ Bradford

City Council

The City Council will consider awarding a contract for Central Park Restrooms to Davis Construction Solutions LLC. The body will also discuss improvements to the fence ordinance and a RAP Tax argument letter.

• Resolution 07-28-2026-1: Awarding the Central Park Restrooms Contract to Davis Construction Solutions LLC
• Discussion on Fence Ordinance Improvements
• Advice and consent on RAP Tax In Favor Argument Letter

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session and regular meeting to review private and commercial hangar lease agreements. The council will also consider resolutions regarding an MOU with the Kigalia Fine Arts Club and the use of County EMS.

• Review of Private and Commercial Hangar Lease Agreements
• Resolution 07-14-2026-1: MOU with Kigalia Fine Arts Club
• Resolution 07-14-2026-2: Authorizing Intent to Utilize the County EMS
• Fence Ordinance Review

Planning Commission

The Blanding Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting on July 9, 2026, to act on two administrative permits: a manufactured housing permit for Andy Bayless and a conditional use permit for 'The Forge'. The commission will also discuss potential changes to tiny home regulations and subdivision ordinances. Public input will be accepted at the start of the meeting.

• Andy Bayless Manufactured Housing permit
• 'The Forge' conditional use permit
• Tiny Home Discussion – possible ordinance changes
• Subdivision Ordinances discussion – possible revisions

City Council

The City Council is meeting to discuss various ordinances for fiscal year 2027. The provided agenda does not list specific ordinance details beyond this general description.

• Adoption of various ordinances for FY27

City Council

This regular meeting includes two public hearings: one on proposed FY2027 compensation increases for city officials, and one on FY2026 budget amendments, adoption of the certified property tax rate, and the consolidated fee schedule. Following the hearings, the council will consider ordinances to adopt the amended budget, FY2027 budget, fee schedule, and certified tax rate, as well as a resolution on Tier 2 public safety retirement. Other items include an airport update, economic development ideas, and a Centennial Little League dirt field partnership.

• Public hearing on FY2027 compensation increases for city officials
• Public hearing on FY2026 budget amendments, certified property tax rate, and consolidated fee schedule
• Ordinance 2026-6 FY2026 Amended Budget Approval
• Ordinance 2026-8 FY2027 Budget Adoption and Ordinance 2026-10 FY2027 Adoption of Certified Tax Rate
• Resolution 06-23-2026-1 Election of Tier 2 Public Safety Retirement

City Council

The City Council conducted public hearings regarding FY 2027 compensation increases for city officials, FY 2026 budget amendments, the certified property tax rate, and the consolidated fee schedule. The body also discussed airport economic development and hangar lease standardization.

• Public hearing for FY 2027 compensation increases for city officials
• Public hearing for FY 2026 budget amendments, certified property tax rate, and consolidated fee schedule
• Approval of $1,488 for transportation of 25 tons of red infield mix for Centennial Little League
• FEMA grant applications for a new fire truck, ladder engine, and Chief Spillman's salary
• State-funded Recapture boat ramp project to replace asphalt with concrete

City Council

The City Council will hold two public hearings to gather resident comment. Discussions will cover municipal officer compensation, budget amendments and adoptions, tax rates, and the city fee schedule.

• Proposed compensation increases and schedules for executive municipal officers
• Proposed amendments to the Fiscal Year 2026 budget
• Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2027 final budget
• Adoption of the certified property tax rate
• Adoption or amendment of the City's consolidated fee schedule

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to take administrative action on several land use and housing items. The body will also discuss recommendations for wall height adjustments and subdivision ordinances.

• Palmer Subdivision amendment
• Andy Bayless Manufactured Housing
• 'The Forge' Conditional Use Permit
• Wall heights adjustment discussion
• Subdivision Ordinances discussion

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission reviewed subdivision amendments and conditional use permits. The body discussed updating subdivision ordinances to reduce financial burdens on developers and recommended new fencing height limits to the City Council.

• Approved Palmer subdivision amendment to join two parcels for a house construction
• Tabled Andy Bayless development plan for tiny homes and RV hookups pending sewer review
• Tabled 'The Forge' fitness center conditional use permit for further code and state requirement info
• Recommended fencing ordinance changes: 48-inch max height for front setbacks and 8-foot limit for interior side/rear setbacks
• Discussed adjusting the 'major subdivision' threshold to reduce costs for smaller developments

City Council

The City Council will conduct a public hearing to review and receive comments on all Blanding City budgets for fiscal year 2027.

• Public hearing for review and comment of all Blanding City fiscal year 2027 budgets

City Council

The Blanding City Council held a work session and meeting on June 9, 2026, approving the FY 2027 budget and discussing concerns about potential federal grant violations due to discrepancies in airport hangar rental rates. The council also received reports on local events, police activities, and community development projects.

• FY 2027 Budget approved with no nay votes
• Discussion on Freedom Fuels contract at Blanding Airport over potential FAA grant violations
• Proposal to allocate $500 from discretionary funds for Little Miss Blanding event
• Debate on motorized vehicle use on the new trail at the 4th reservoir
• Report on ORI grant limitations for recreational projects like the pump track

City Council

The City Council discussed the tentative FY27 budget, including a proposed 3% cost-of-living raise for employees and a $200,000 allocation for a pump track. The council also accepted Trevor Palmer for the Public Works & Utility Director position. A public hearing on the budget is scheduled for June 9th.

• Appointment of Trevor Palmer as Public Works & Utility Director
• Proposed FY27 budget including a 3% cost-of-living raise for employees
• Discussion of $200,000 budget allocation for a pump track
• Estimated $170,000 cost for underground power at the B3 lot
• Discussion of traffic safety and a four-way stop near the new elementary school

City Council

The Blanding City Council will meet to discuss the tentative adoption of the FY27 budget. The council will also address the Public Works & Utility Director position.

• Tentative adoption of FY27 Budget
• Public Works & Utility Director Position

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to discuss recommendations for wall height adjustments and subdivision ordinances. The commission is also scheduled to vote for a new Commission Chair.

• Vote for new Commission Chair
• Discussion and recommendations for wall heights adjustment
• Discussion regarding Subdivision Ordinances

Planning Commission

The May 14 meeting of the Blanding Planning Commission lacked a quorum, so no votes were taken. Commissioners discussed proposed changes to wall height regulations and criteria for major versus minor subdivisions. The development director noted that the June 11 meeting will focus on land-use training instead of standard business.

• Discussed proposal by Bryce Parker: walls up to 6 ft would not require a permit, 6–8 ft would require a building permit, and 8–10 ft would go through conditional use
• Debated whether to distinguish major and minor subdivisions by number of lots rather than lot size
• Noted that major subdivisions require soil/water studies and comprehensive improvement plans for infrastructure such as streets, curbs, drainage, and utilities
• Announced that the June 11 meeting will be dedicated to basic land-use training
• Consent agenda and minutes from April 16 could not be approved due to lack of quorum

City Council

The Blanding City Council will hold a work session and regular meeting on May 12, 2026. The primary agenda item is a discussion of the Fiscal Year 2027 budget for general and enterprise funds. The council will also approve a change order for construction work.

• FY 2027 Budget Discussion
• Resolution approving construction change order #001
• Blanding Elementary School update
• B3 Project update
• Walking Trail Surface Proposal

City Council

The Blanding City Council held a work session on the FY2027 budget, discussing savings in healthcare, attorney costs, and enterprise funds including water and electric. In the policy meeting, they received updates on the B3 affordable housing project at 650 South Main Street with $11M in capital and a $1M gap, new e-bike/scooter legislation effective May 6, 2026, and a discussion on school traffic and water retention issues.

• FY2027 budget discussion: general fund ~$3.2M, water fund $1.2M with $40K pump, electric fund $2.5-2.7M, natural gas ~$1.3M
• B3 affordable housing project at 650 South Main Street: $11M capital secured, $600K tax increment from Inland Port Authority, $1M financing gap, city committed $151K
• New e-bike/e-scooter legislation effective May 6, 2026: age restrictions, helmet requirements, classification as e-motorcycles over 20 mph
• Grant approved for bathrooms at pickle ball courts; walking trail surface proposal (G3 vs asphalt) discussed
• Shared use facility agreement with school district: differences over appendix, insurance, field readiness clauses

City Council

This notice announces the adoption of three ordinances and the failure of one proposed zone change. The adopted measures update city fees, landscaping standards, and manufactured home regulations.

• Ordinance 2026-2: Updates to Public Works equipment rental fees, hourly service rates, curb cutting fees, demolition permit costs, and removal of Utility Account Transfer Fee
• Ordinance 2026-3: Updated landscaping and water-wise standards in Chapter 10.14
• Ordinance 2026-5: Termination of temporary moratorium on new or expanded mobile home development and elimination of Mobile Home zoning district
• Ordinance 2026-4: Proposed zone change from R-1 to R-2 failed and was not adopted

City Council

The City Council approved a contract for HVAC improvements at the Visitor Center and held extensive discussions regarding the FY27 budget. The body also reviewed a shared facilities agreement with the San Juan School District and addressed code compliance issues at a new school construction site.

• Approved Resolution 04-28-2026-1 for a $59,420 HVAC bid from Redd Mechanical for 12 N Grayson Parkway
• Discussed FY27 budget items including a $1.1 million pump track project and a $421,000 electric capital request
• Reviewed a $10,000 Wildland grant awarded to the Fire Department for truck equipment
• Discussed a proposed shared facilities agreement with San Juan School District regarding maintenance and cost-sharing
• Addressed 30-foot setback code violations and visibility concerns at a new school construction project

City Council

The City Council will hold a regular meeting to discuss the FY27 budget and a shared facilities agreement with SJSD. The body is also scheduled to vote on a resolution regarding an HVAC bid for the Visitor Center.

• Resolution 04-28-2026-1: Approval of Visitor Center HVAC Bid
• FY27 Budget Discussion
• Review of Shared Facilities Agreement - SJSD

Planning Commission

The agenda for this meeting is not provided in the text; the notice refers to an attached document for the specific items to be discussed or decided.

Planning Commission

The Blanding Planning Commission reviewed minutes from their April 16, 2026 meeting. They approved the Latham Subdivision and a lot line adjustment, and discussed proposed changes to wall height limits and subdivision ordinances. A key update from the City Council: the Hughes property zone change was denied due to spot-zoning concerns, with preference to wait for the general plan revision expected around 2028. Selection of a new commission chair was deferred to the next meeting.

• City Council denied zone change for Hughes property, citing spot-zoning concerns; future case-by-case review pending general plan revision (~2028).
• Latham Subdivision approved: L-shaped lot split into 4 lots, requiring a new water line.
• Moses lot line adjustment approved — previously approved but never recorded.
• Discussion on raising residential wall/fence height from 6 ft to 8 ft (up to 10 ft on interior lines with neighbor agreement).
• Discussion on revising subdivision ordinances: removing 1.5-acre threshold for major subdivisions, focusing on infrastructure needs.

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss capital projects for the FY 2027 budget. The meeting includes reviews of the Visitor Center HVAC bids and the SEEN & ELF program.

• FY 2027 Budget Discussion regarding Capital Projects
• Visitor Center HVAC Bid Review
• Resolution 04-14-2026-1: Appointment for UAMPS Member Representative
• Resolution 04-14-2026-2: Renewing BLM Right-of-Way for Natural Gas Pipeline
• SEEN & ELF Program Review

City Council

The Blanding City Council held a work session to review and rank FY2027 capital projects, including airport apron rehab, police equipment, visitor center repairs, a bike pump track, road work, fire truck replacement, and more. In the policy meeting they approved two resolutions: appointing Pratt Redd as UAMPS representative and renewing a BLM right-of-way for a natural gas pipeline. Consent agenda and prior meeting minutes were also approved.

• Work session discussed $120,000 Axon dash camera system (10-year contract, six cameras) and body armor rotation schedule ($1,500–1,700 per vest)
• Visitor center repairs estimated at $120,000 for drainage, concrete replacement, and cosmetic work
• Fire truck replacement (22 years old, 20-foot ladder) identified as top priority; $20,000 budgeted for breathing apparatuses with $80,000 grant sought
• Airport projects include $30,000 for a fuel truck replacement, plus potential dirt runway, camping spots, and shade hangars
• Two resolutions approved: Resolution 04-14-2026-1 appointing Pratt Redd as UAMPS representative; Resolution 04-14-2026-2 renewing BLM right-of-way for natural gas pipeline

City Council

The Blanding City Council meets on March 24, 2026, at 7:00 PM to discuss and vote on several key items. These include a resolution setting 2026 water rate tier pricing, approval of a zone change for the Hughes property, and adoption of a manufactured home community zone change and code. The council will also discuss San Juan County EMS tax and consider funding requests for the Community Easter Egg Event and a city cleanup voucher.

• Resolution 03-24-2026-1: Approval of Water Rate Tier Pricing (Pg. 29)
• Ordinance 2026: Approval of Zone Change – Hughes (Pg. 33)
• Approval of MHC (Manufactured Home Community) Zone Change & Code – Ordinance (Pg. 37)
• Discussion of San Juan County EMS Tax – Jeremy Hoggard (Pg. 18)
• Annual funding request for Community Easter Egg Event and City Cleanup Voucher (Pg. 28)

City Council

The Blanding City Council heard a proposal for a 1% county sales tax to fund emergency medical services, which will be on the November ballot. They discussed setting water rates at the restrictive 'orange' tier to encourage conservation amid low snowpack. The council approved $900 for the annual Easter egg hunt and increased the city cleanup voucher from $20 to $30.

• EMS director proposed a 1% sales tax (excluding food, fuel, prescriptions) to generate ~$1.2M annually for ambulance services; council's support sought to educate voters
• Water rates set at 'orange' tier to proactively curb usage; extra revenue helps cover increased well costs
• Council approved $900 funding request from National Honor Society for Easter egg hunt at White Rocks on April 4
• City cleanup voucher increased to $30 (from $20), usable April 15 through end of August; $5,600 remaining in fund
• Public input opposed a rezoning near Councilmember Nielson's block, citing conflict with general plan; vote deferred to later in meeting