Cedar City meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Cedar City RDA rejects $281,700 lighting bid; council to weigh land sale, water fee hikes

The Cedar City Redevelopment Agency unanimously rejected a $281,700 bid for South Main Street lighting improvements, citing conflicts with an upcoming UDOT interchange project. The agency will instead work with UDOT to incorporate the lighting into that project as a local betterment, and will notify all previous bidders of the decision.

Redevelopment Agency

The agency voted to reject the bid from Silver Sage Construction for the South Main Street Lighting Improvements Phase 3. The city engineer reported that the lighting design would conflict with UDOT's upcoming interchange project, requiring relocation of some lights. The agency directed staff to coordinate with UDOT and to inform all bidders of the change.

Other recent meetings

Historic Preservation Commission (Aug. 11)

The commission's agenda included a historic marker request for the Thorley building by Howard Thorley and a business agenda item regarding a Tup sign. The meeting included standard procedural items and a public comment period. Minutes have not yet been published.

City Council (Aug. 12)

The council's agenda included two zone changes, a vehicle purchase, an insurance policy, a trail agreement, and a discussion on backup generators. Specific items included:

• Zone change from R-2-2 to Central Commercial near 1133 S Main St.
• General Plan change near 800 N Iron Springs Rd to Industrial/Heavy Manufacturing.
• Purchase of a 2027 Chevy 3500 for $60,549.
• Cemetery Renovation Phase 4 bid from Advanced Construction and Design LLC for $282,664.
• Flock Insurance purchase for $25,000 annually.

Minutes have not yet been published.

Airport Board (Aug. 13)

The airport board's agenda included updates on SkyWest enplanements (June 2026: 914; July 2026: 1,182; year-to-date: 6,739), a CCTV expansion RFP, a terminal vending RFP, an airport planning consultant RFQ, and a TSA GSA lease agreement. Minutes have not yet been published.

City Council (Aug. 19)

The council's agenda included several bids and agreements, including:

• Purchase of one work truck from Bradshaw Chevrolet for $54,590.25.
• Purchase of two work trucks from Bradshaw Chevrolet for $111,776.75.
• Hydro excavation trailer from Ditch Witch of the Rockies for $53,323.55.
• Resolution to increase water meter fees (e.g., 1-inch meter from $695 to $735).
• Sale of property to UDOT for $721,600 and an easement for $9,400 for the South Interchange Project.

The agenda also included reports from the American Legion and Utah Summer Games, and a closed session for litigation and contract negotiations. Minutes have not yet been published.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are listed in the next 14 days. Check the city's official calendar for future agendas.

Cedar City meetings: street lighting bid, zone changes on agenda; no final decisions this week

Cedar City held several public meetings over the past two weeks, but none produced final decisions. The most consequential items — a $281,700 street lighting contract and two land-use changes — remain pending as agendas were published without accompanying minutes. The only meeting with official minutes, a preliminary project review, made no approvals.

Redevelopment Agency: South Main Street lighting

The Cedar City Redevelopment Agency considered awarding a construction bid for the third phase of street lighting along South Main Street at both its August 5 and August 12 meetings. The low bid of $281,700 came from Silver Sage Construction, which was not on the official plan holders list; the agency discussed waiving that irregularity. The project would add 11 street lights from Cedar Knolls to Cedar Boulevard, with a total budget of $350,000 from the RDA fund (Account #57-40-730). Other bids were Doug Hunt Construction at $296,500 and Advanced Construction at $302,420. No minutes have been published for either meeting.

City Council: zone changes, purchases, and agreements

The City Council held public hearings on August 5 and voted on action items August 12. Agenda items included:

• A zone change from R-2-2 to Central Commercial at 1133 S Main St.
• A General Plan change near 800 N Iron Springs Rd from Rural Estates to Business/Light Manufacturing and from Central Commercial/High Density Residential to Industrial/Heavy Manufacturing, ahead of a potential annexation.
• Purchase of a 2027 Chevy 3500 for $60,549.
• Purchase of Flock insurance for $25,000 annually.
• A bid for Cemetery Renovation Phase 4 from Advanced Construction and Design LLC for $282,664.
• A sewer reimbursement agreement with BZI Innovation Park and an agreement with UDOT for the Fiddlers Canyon Trail Extension.
• A discussion on water projects and backup generators.

No minutes have been published for either council meeting.

Board of Adjustments

On August 3, the Board of Adjustments reviewed two requests: a home occupation daycare business at 435 Bramblewood Blvd (Sweet Pea Schoolhouse) and an administrative appeal of a staff decision requiring public improvements at 1695 West 200 North (A+ Student Suites). The board also considered approval of minutes and findings of fact. No minutes are yet available.

Active Transportation Committee

The Active Transportation Committee met August 3 to discuss a proposed bike parking ordinance and a possible merger of a trail plan with the ATC plan. The meeting was procedural, with no decisions recorded.

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission met August 11 to consider a historic marker request for the Thorley building and a business item regarding a sign (Tup sign). No minutes have been published.

Airport Board

The Airport Board met August 13 and received updates on projects and partners. Action items included a TSA GSA lease agreement. The board also reviewed enplanement numbers: SkyWest reported 914 enplanements in June 2026, 1,182 in July 2026, and 6,739 year-to-date. Requests for proposals were noted for airport CCTV expansion and terminal vending, and a request for qualifications for an airport planning consultant. No minutes are yet available.

Project Review / Sketch Meeting

The only meeting with published minutes was the Sketch & Project Review Committee on August 6. The committee reviewed four projects — an IHC ambulatory surgical center at 1423 N Main St, an IHC cancer center addition at 1303 N Main St, a Core Cabinets shop at 617 N 5400 W, and city street light and sports complex improvements — but made no formal approvals. Feedback was provided on utilities, drainage, zoning, retaining walls, parking, trash enclosures, and coordination with UDOT.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are listed for the next 14 days. Residents should check the city’s official meeting calendar for future agendas and minutes.

Cedar City roundup: Project reviews, street lighting bid, and land-use hearings

Cedar City held several public meetings over the past week, with the only official minutes published for the Sketch & Project Review Committee. Other bodies—including the City Council and Redevelopment Agency—met with significant items on their agendas, but their minutes have not yet been released.

Project Review Committee (Aug. 6)

The Sketch & Project Review Committee reviewed four projects and provided feedback without making formal approvals. The projects were:

• IHC Ambulatory Surgical Center at 1423 N Main St — feedback on utilities, drainage, and zoning.
• IHC Cancer Center Addition at 1303 N Main St — feedback on retaining walls and parking.
• Core Cabinets shop at 617 N 5400 W — feedback on trash enclosure and drainage.
• South Main Street Lights Phase 3 — coordination with UDOT noted.
• Iron West Sports Complex restroom and frontage improvements — discussion on parking and lighting.

No votes were taken; the committee's comments are conditions for future submittals.

Redevelopment Agency (Aug. 5)

The Redevelopment Agency met to consider awarding a construction bid for the third phase of street lighting along South Main Street. The low bid of $281,700 from Silver Sage Construction was on the agenda, along with a recommendation to waive a procedural irregularity—Silver Sage was not on the official plan holders list. Other bids were Doug Hunt Construction at $296,500 and Advanced Construction at $302,420. The project would add 11 street lights from Cedar Knolls to Cedar Boulevard, with a total budget of $350,000 from the RDA fund (Account #57-40-730). The outcome of the meeting is not yet public.

City Council (Aug. 5)

The City Council held public hearings on two land-use changes:

• A zone change from R-2-2 to Central Commercial at 1133 S Main St.
• A General Plan change near 800 N Iron Springs Road, from Rural Estates to Business/Light Manufacturing and from Central Commercial/High Density Residential to Industrial/Heavy Manufacturing, ahead of a potential annexation.

The council also considered several staff items, including:

• Purchase of Flock insurance for $25,000 annually.
• Purchase of a 2027 Chevy 3500 for $60,549.
• Bids for Cemetery Renovation Phase 4 (6R).
• A sewer reimbursement agreement with BZI Innovation Park.
• An agreement with UDOT for the Fiddlers Canyon Trail Extension.
• A discussion on water projects and backup generators.

No decisions have been published from this meeting.

Board of Adjustments (Aug. 3)

The Board of Adjustments met to review two requests: a home occupation daycare business at 435 Bramblewood Blvd (Sweet Pea Schoolhouse) and an administrative appeal of a staff decision requiring public improvements at 1695 West 200 North (A+ Student Suites). The board also considered approval of minutes and findings of fact. Minutes are not yet available.

Active Transportation Committee (Aug. 3)

The Active Transportation Committee met to discuss a proposed bike parking ordinance and a possible merger of a trail plan with the ATC plan. The meeting also included subcommittee reports and approval of previous minutes. No outcomes have been published.

Coming up

• **Historic Preservation Commission** — Aug. 11, 2026, at City Council Chambers, 10 North Main Street. The agenda includes a historic marker request for the Thorley building by Howard Thorley and a business item regarding a Tup sign. Public comment is included.

Cedar City boards weighed license plate reader contract, Iron Springs rezoning, and equipment purchases this month

Cedar City's boards and councils were scheduled this month to consider a $157,500-per-year automated license plate reader contract, industrial rezoning along Iron Springs Road, and more than $100,000 in equipment purchases. Meeting minutes have not yet been published for any of the recent sessions, so outcomes and vote tallies are not available; the items below reflect what was on the agendas.

City Council

The City Council had two meetings on the calendar. The July 8 agenda listed a contract renewal with Flock Safety for automated license plate readers at $157,500 per year, a development/deferral agreement for property at 2411 W 580 N, removal of a speed bump on South Mountain Drive, allotment of RAP Tax funds for the Parks and Recreation and Arts advisory boards, and an ordinance amendment to establish no-parking zones near 600 South and 1100 West. The consent agenda included approval of minutes, bills, and board appointments.

The July 15 agenda included a resolution to appoint Thomas Mann as replacement trustee for the Trails at Shurtz Canyon Public Infrastructure District, a presentation on Fiddlers Park plans by Big T Recreation, a resolution to approve increased rental rates for the Heritage Center and Festival Hall with proposed per-event costs up to $4,400 for Event B, purchase of a Toro Reelmaster Fairway mower for $100,277, and a lease agreement with Highland Golf for $5,198.27 per month. The meeting also included swearing in new code enforcement and patrol officers and a closed session on imminent litigation.

Planning Commission

On July 7, the Planning Commission scheduled public hearings on general plan amendments for properties at 800 N Iron Springs Road: from High-Density Residential to Industrial/Heavy Manufacturing, from Central Commercial to Industrial/Heavy Manufacturing, from Rural Estates to Business and Light Manufacturing, and from Central Commercial to Business and Light Manufacturing. A zone change from R-2-2 to Central Commercial at 1133 S Main St was also set for hearing. The commission was to consider approval of the June 16, 2026 meeting minutes.

Board of Adjustments

The Board of Adjustments met July 13 to consider a variance request for all setbacks at approximately 325 South 400 East, parcels #B-0377-0008-0000 and #B-0377-0005-0000, submitted by Tom Jett. A second request, submitted by Liquid Equity on behalf of Benjamin Gordon, sought to waive the sidewalk requirement at approximately 332 South Ridge Road. The agenda also included approval of prior minutes and an ethics training presentation by Randall McUne.

Airport Board

The Cedar City Regional Airport Board met July 9 to approve June 11, 2026 minutes, review terminal concessions and safety management systems, consider a lease assignment for Tujunga LLC, and receive updates on airport staffing and equipment acquisition. SkyWest enplanement data for May and June 2026 was also on the agenda.

Active Transportation Committee

The Active Transportation Committee met July 6 to discuss bike parking, onboard a new committee member, approve prior meeting minutes, and hear subcommittee reports.

Coming up

• **July 21 — Cedar Area Transportation (CATS) Advisory Board:** Review of the proposed and approved 2027 budget, bus shelters and benches, bus wraps, the Walmart bus stop, and a transit study update.
• **July 22 — City Council:** Approval of a Toro Reelmaster Fairway mower purchase for $100,277, a Flock Safety contract renewal for $157,500.01 per year, a Highland Golf lease agreement for $5,198.27 per month, a presentation of the 2025 Water Report, and approval of minutes dated July 1 and July 8, 2026.

Cedar City Council weighs $157,500 Flock Safety renewal; planning commission takes up Iron Springs Road rezoning

Cedar City's recent government meetings centered on a proposed $157,500-per-year contract renewal for Flock Safety license plate readers, a set of rezoning public hearings along Iron Springs Road, and several infrastructure and development items. Most meetings from the past two weeks have agendas available but minutes not yet published, so outcomes are not confirmed in the official record.

City Council — Flock Safety contract and infrastructure items

The Cedar City Council met July 1 and July 8, with agendas listing several action items. The council was scheduled to consider a contract renewal with Flock Safety for automated license plate readers at $157,500 per year. Other items on the agenda included a development/deferral agreement for a property at approximately 2411 W 580 N (Horse Alley), removal of a speed bump on South Mountain Drive, an ordinance amendment to establish No Parking Zones near 600 South and 1100 West, and allotment of RAP Tax funds for the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and Arts advisory boards. The consent agenda included approval of minutes, bills, and board appointments. Minutes for both meetings have not yet been published, so no vote tallies or final outcomes are available in the record.

Planning Commission — Iron Springs Road rezoning hearings

The Planning Commission met July 7 to hold public hearings on six general plan amendments for properties at 800 N Iron Springs Road. The proposed changes would shift designations from High-Density Residential, Central Commercial, and Rural Estate to Industrial/Heavy Manufacturing and Business/Light Manufacturing. A separate public hearing was scheduled for a zone change from R-2-2 to Central Commercial at 1133 S Main St. The commission was also set to consider approval of the June 16, 2026 meeting minutes. Minutes for the July 7 meeting are not yet published.

Sketch and Project Review Committee — annexation feedback

The Sketch and Project Review Committee met July 2. According to official minutes, staff recommended that an annexation applicant meet with city staff to discuss the process and a potential zone change. Staff noted that temporary PODS require permitting and advised the applicant to discuss the process with the city. Staff also advised the applicant to address ADA requirements and fire safety for a proposed expansion. No formal decisions were made at this meeting.

Active Transportation Committee — bike parking, new member

The Cedar City Active Transportation Committee met July 6. The agenda listed discussion of bike parking, appointment of a new committee member, and review and approval of prior meeting minutes. Minutes are not yet published.

Airport Board — lease, staffing, and operations review

The Cedar City Regional Airport Board met July 9. The agenda included approval of the June 11, 2026 meeting minutes, review of terminal concessions and safety management systems, a lease assignment for Tujunga LLC, updates on airport staffing and equipment acquisition, and SkyWest enplanement data for May and June 2026. Minutes are not yet published.

Coming up

• **Board of Adjustments — July 13, 2026:** The board will consider a variance request from Tom Jett to vary all setbacks for parcels at approximately 325 South 400 East (parcels #B-0377-0008-0000 and #B-0377-0005-0000). A second variance request from Liquid Equity on behalf of Benjamin Gordon seeks to waive the sidewalk installation requirement at approximately 332 South Ridge Road. The agenda also includes ethics training by Randall McUne and approval of previous meeting minutes.

• **Cedar Area Transportation (CATS) Advisory Board — July 21, 2026:** The board will review the proposed and approved 2027 budget, ridership figures, bus shelters and benches, bus wraps, the Walmart bus stop, and a transit study update.

Cedar City meetings: $865K fire engine, water rate hike, and Flock Safety renewal on recent agendas

Cedar City's recent government meetings covered a wide range of financial and land-use matters, but residents should note that minutes have not yet been published for any of the sessions listed below. The items described here are drawn from official agendas, which show what was scheduled for discussion or action — not necessarily what was decided. Vote tallies and final outcomes will be confirmed when minutes become available.

City Council — June 24

The Cedar City Council agenda included several significant financial items:

• **Fire engine purchase**: Consideration of a Type 3/1 fire engine for $865,865.
• **Impact fees**: An ordinance to adopt a new impact fee facility plan and set impact fee rates.
• **Water rate increase**: A resolution to increase the base water rate.
• **Facility fee increases**: A resolution to raise fees for the Heritage Center and Festival Hall.
• **Magnolia Fields Subdivision**: A development/deferral agreement for the subdivision. The agenda lists two related addresses — 150 N 3900 W and 1150 N 3900 W (Phase 2).
• **Budget**: A public hearing was scheduled on a resolution revising the 2025-2026 fiscal year budget.
• **Tax rate**: The 2026-2027 certified tax rate was also listed for consideration.

Because minutes are not yet available, it is not confirmed which of these items passed, failed, or were tabled.

City Council — July 1

The July 1 agenda shifted toward infrastructure and public safety:

• **Flock Safety contract renewal**: A contract renewal with Flock Safety for $157,500 per year.
• **Speed bump removal**: Proposed removal of a speed bump on South Mountain Drive.
• **Horse Alley development**: A public hearing on a development/deferral agreement at 2411 W 580 N.
• **No Parking zones**: An ordinance amendment to establish No Parking Zones near 600 South and 1100 West.
• **Quichapa Well**: Purchase of a backup generator for the Quichapa Well.
• **RAP Tax funds**: Allotment of Recreation, Arts, and Parks (RAP) tax funds for parks, recreation, and the arts.

Again, no minutes have been published, so outcomes are not confirmed.

Arts RAP Tax Advisory Board — June 24

The Cedar City Arts RAP Tax Advisory Board was scheduled to discuss and vote on recommendations for the RAP tax. This was listed as the main agenda item. Minutes are not yet available, so the board's recommendation — if any — has not been confirmed in the public record reviewed here.

Project Review / Sketch Meeting — July 2

The Sketch & Project Review Committee was scheduled to review:

• **Annexation**: A proposed annexation of 30.062 acres by Cedar 28-Bulloch, LLC at approximately 120 N West View Drive.
• **Utility expansion**: A utility expansion at 244 W 900 N for Iron County Care & Share.

This was a review-level discussion, not a final decision body.

Coming up

Planning Commission — Tuesday, July 7: Public hearings on multiple General Plan amendments for properties at 800 N Iron Springs Road, including proposed changes from High-Density Residential, Central Commercial, and Rural Estates designations to Industrial/Heavy Manufacturing and Business/Light Manufacturing. A separate public hearing is scheduled on a zone change from R-2-2 to Central Commercial at 1133 S Main St. The commission will also consider approval of the June 16, 2026 meeting minutes.

Residents who want to confirm what was actually decided at the June 24, July 1, and July 2 meetings should watch for published minutes on the city's official website.

Cedar City Council weighs $865K fire truck, impact fees and water rate hike

The Cedar City Council faced a packed financial agenda during its June 24 meeting, with votes scheduled on a $865,865 fire engine, new impact fee rates, a water rate increase, and revisions to the current fiscal year budget. In the same week, a separate arts advisory board took up RAP tax recommendations, and the city’s project review panel began looking at a 30-acre annexation. Minutes for the recent meetings have not yet been published, so details of final decisions were unavailable.

Fire engine, fees and water rates on June 24

Council members were scheduled to vote on purchasing a Type 3/1 fire engine for $865,865. The meeting also included an ordinance to adopt a new impact fee facility plan and set corresponding impact fee rates, a resolution to increase the base water rate, and a resolution raising fees for the Heritage Center and Festival Hall. A public hearing was set for a resolution revising the 2025–2026 fiscal year budget. The council also considered a deferral and development agreement for the Magnolia Fields Subdivision, listed under two addresses: 150 N 3900 W and 1150 N 3900 W (Phase 2). Related financial items included the 2026–2027 certified tax rate and updates to city personnel policies.

July 1 council meeting: surveillance contract, parking and well generator

At its July 1 session, the council was slated to act on a one-year contract renewal with Flock Safety for $157,500 per year. Infrastructure items included the proposed removal of a speed bump on South Mountain Drive and an ordinance amendment establishing No Parking Zones near 600 South and 1100 West. A development deferral agreement for a property on Horse Alley (2411 W 580 N) was set for a public hearing. The council was also expected to decide on purchasing a backup generator for the Quichapa Well and how to allocate RAP Tax funds among parks, recreation and the arts.

Arts RAP tax advisory committee

On June 24, the Cedar City Arts RAP Tax Advisory Board discussed and voted on recommendations for the Recreation, Arts, and Parks tax. The outcome of that vote was not yet available.

Project review: annexation and utility expansion

Sitting on July 2, the Sketch & Project Review Committee reviewed a proposed annexation of 30.062 acres by Cedar 28-Bulloch, LLC near 120 N West View Drive. The panel also examined a utility expansion at 244 W 900 N for Iron County Care & Share.

Coming up

On July 7, the Planning Commission will hold public hearings on six general plan amendments for properties at 800 N Iron Springs Road. The requests seek to change designations to Industrial/Heavy Manufacturing and Business/Light Manufacturing. A zone change from R-2-2 to Central Commercial at 1133 S Main St will also be heard. The commission will consider approval of its June 16 meeting minutes.