Brigham City meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Brigham City agendas: 4-acre rezone hearing, Heron Ridge townhome plat, golf course bids

Brigham City boards posted agendas over the past two weeks for a four-acre rezoning, a townhome subdivision plat, a school district plat and several spending items. None of the records supplied for this roundup include published minutes, so no vote tallies or outcomes are available: every item below is drawn from an agenda, and none is confirmed as decided.

Public hearing set on Cotton Grove Drive rezone

The Planning Commission scheduled a public hearing for Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the Brigham City Council Chambers at 20 North Main Street on Rezone Application # 26-095. The request covers approximately 4 acres at the west end of Cotton Grove Drive (640 South), between 1100 West and the railroad, and would change the zoning from A-5 (Agricultural) and R-M-7 (Multiple Residential) to all R-M-7 (Multiple Residential). The notice states the hearing is to receive public input and does not state that a decision will be made at that meeting.

The same agenda listed Application #26-092, a No-Dedication Preliminary and Final Plat for the Discovery Elementary Subdivision at 820 North 500 West.

Heron Ridge townhome plat before Council

The City Council's October 15 agenda listed approval of the Heron Ridge Townhome Subdivision Preliminary Plat at approximately 650 South 1200 West. The same agenda included a write-off of utility accounts sent to collections, a UTOPIA Fiber update from Jason Roberts, and Police Department promotions and oath of office.

Discovery Elementary plat at Land Use Authority

The Land Use Authority meets October 26, 2026, to approve previous minutes and take up one action item: Application #26-092, the No-Dedication Preliminary and Final Plat for the Discovery Elementary Subdivision at 820 North 500 West. The application is submitted by Neil Stevens on behalf of the Box Elder School District.

Budget amendment and bid openings

The City Council will hold an October 29 work session on a proposed amendment to the FY2026-27 Budget that would increase Capital Projects Fund expenditure for new gym space. The item was previously tabled on September 17, 2026.

On November 6, the Council is scheduled to publicly open and read sealed bids for the Eagle Mountain Golf Course Drainage Project, which involves pond grading, lining and pipe installation at 500 E 950 S. The agenda lists an Engineer's Estimate of $1,314,853.

Separately, the Council is accepting quotes for a Power Plant Substation Generation Plant Transformer. Bids must be submitted electronically to the Engineer by 5:00 PM on November 12, 2026.

Library Board training, police unclaimed property

The Library Board's October 20 agenda listed training on non-resident cards and book challenges, a review of the September 2026 Voucher Statement, social media training for elected and appointed officials, discussion of a 2026 presentation to the Brigham City Council, and review of 2025-2026 fiscal year physical and digital collection expenditures.

A City Council notice posted October 19 listed unclaimed property held by the Brigham City Police Department, including a Samsung Phone, iPhone, Thule Bike Rack, silver ring, Accutime wrist watch, car mirror and diaper backpack.

Coming up

• **October 26 — Land Use Authority:** Discovery Elementary Subdivision plat, 820 North 500 West.
• **October 29 — City Council work session:** proposed FY2026-27 budget amendment for new gym space.
• **November 3 — Planning Commission:** Conditional Use Permit for an Equine Reproductive Facility at 1386 W. Forest Street; Permitted Use Permit for a Chick-Fil-A Restaurant at 1090 South 1100 West; Subdivision Amendment for JIB Subdivision Lot 1-R Amended at 1090 South 1100 West; status report on a fence height exception at 775 North 200 East.
• **November 6 — City Council:** public opening of sealed bids for the Eagle Mountain Golf Course Drainage Project.

Agendas and any minutes later published are the official record; readers should consult those documents for outcomes and vote counts.

Brigham City Council backs 13.53-acre sale to school district; gym budget amendment returns

Brigham City Council adopted a resolution covering the sale of approximately 13.53 acres of real property to Box Elder School District, and adopted an ordinance amending the city's zoning code, according to a public notice certifying actions taken at the council's October 1, 2026 meeting. The notice lists Resolution 26-14 and Ordinance 26-20 but does not include vote counts, a sale price, or the location of the property. Minutes of that meeting have not been published.

Land sale and zoning code change

Resolution 26-14 covers the sale of approximately 13.53 acres to Box Elder School District. Ordinance 26-20 amends Brigham City Code Chapter 156, Zoning, for Multiple Use, Agricultural and Rural Residential Districts. The posted notice does not describe the specific text changes the ordinance makes, and it does not state the terms or timing of the land transfer.

Gym space budget amendment back on the table

The council scheduled a work session for Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 6:00 PM in City Council Chambers, 20 North Main, with a single listed item: discussion of a proposed budget amendment tabled on September 17, 2026. The amendment would adjust the FY2026-27 Budget to reflect an increase in expenditure in the Capital Projects Fund for new gym space. No dollar amount for the increase appears in the posted notice, and no vote was scheduled in that notice. The notice was posted October 3, 2026 by City Recorder Kristina Rasmussen. The meeting was listed as available for live viewing via bcutah.gov or YouTube.

Heron Ridge Townhomes moves from planning to council

The Planning Commission's October 6 agenda listed two action items: a status report on Application #26-023, a fence height exception for special type facilities at 775 North 200 East, submitted by Richard Anderson of Monument Health Brigham City; and Application #26-083, a preliminary plat for Heron Ridge Townhomes at 650 South 1200 West, submitted by Garth Day of Heritage Land Development. The commission's agenda also included approval of minutes from a prior session. Minutes from that meeting have not been published, so the outcome of either item is not established in the record.

The council's October 15 agenda then listed approval of the Heron Ridge Townhome Subdivision Preliminary Plat at approximately 650 South 1200 West. That agenda also listed a write-off of utility accounts sent to collections, a UTOPIA Fiber update from Jason Roberts, and Police Department promotions and oath of office. Minutes for the October 15 meeting have not been published.

Coming up

Planning Commission, Tuesday, October 20, 6:00 p.m., Council Chambers, 20 North Main Street. A public hearing on Rezone Application #26-095 for property at the west end of Cotton Grove Drive (640 South), between 1100 West and the railroad. The request would change zoning on approximately 4 acres from A-5 (Agricultural) and R-M-7 (Multiple Residential) to all R-M-7 (Multiple Residential). The notice states the hearing is to receive public input and does not state that a decision will be made at that meeting. The same agenda lists Application #26-092, a No-Dedication Preliminary and Final Plat for Discovery Elementary Subdivision at 820 North 500 West.

Library Board, October 20. The board is scheduled to conduct training on non-resident cards and book challenges, review the September 2026 Voucher Statement, hold social media training for elected and appointed officials, discuss a 2026 presentation to the Brigham City Council, and review 2025-2026 fiscal year physical and digital collection expenditures.

Brigham City Council approves sale of 13.53 acres to Box Elder School District

Brigham City Council adopted a resolution approving the sale of approximately 13.53 acres of real property to Box Elder School District, along with an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 156 on zoning, according to a public notice certifying actions taken at the council's October 1, 2026 meeting. The notice identifies the measures as Resolution 26-14 and Ordinance 26-20. The records provided do not include vote tallies or a purchase price.

Land sale and zoning amendment

The October 1 agenda listed a resolution approving the sale of approximately 13.53 acres to Box Elder School District and authorizing the Mayor to execute the Real Estate Purchase Agreement, presented by Derek Oyler, and an ordinance amending Brigham City Code Chapter 156 Zoning, Multiple Use, Agricultural and Rural Residential Districts, presented by Mark Bradley.

The October 1 meeting was posted as an agenda only; minutes have not been published. A separate notice dated October 8 certifies that the council adopted both the ordinance and the resolution at that meeting. No dollar amount for the land sale appears in the records provided.

The October 1 agenda also listed a consent item approving the September 17, 2026 City Council meeting minutes, recognition of new hires in Public Works and Museum & Library, and a closed session to discuss real property, pending litigation, cyber security, or personnel matters.

Gym space budget amendment still pending

The council held a work session on October 8, 2026 at 6:00 PM in City Council Chambers, 20 North Main, on a proposed budget amendment to the FY2026-27 budget. The amendment would increase expenditure in the Capital Projects Fund for new gym space. The item was tabled at the September 17, 2026 meeting.

No dollar amount for the increase appears in the posted notice, and no vote was scheduled in that notice. The notice was posted October 3, 2026 by City Recorder Kristina Rasmussen. The meeting was listed for live viewing via bcutah.gov or YouTube.

Planning Commission: fence exception and townhomes

The Planning Commission met October 6, 2026 to take up two action items: a status report on Application #26-023, a fence height exception for special type facilities at 775 North 200 East, submitted by Richard Anderson of Monument Health Brigham City; and Application #26-083, a preliminary plat for the Heron Ridge Townhomes development at 650 South 1200 West, submitted by Garth Day of Heritage Land Development. The meeting also included approval of minutes from a prior session. That meeting was posted as an agenda only, and minutes have not been published.

Coming up

City Council, October 15: The council is scheduled to consider approval of the Heron Ridge Townhome Subdivision Preliminary Plat at approximately 650 South 1200 West, a write off of utility accounts sent to collections, a UTOPIA Fiber update from Jason Roberts, and Police Department promotions and oath of office.

Planning Commission, October 20, 6:00 p.m., Council Chambers, 20 North Main Street: A public hearing on Rezone Application #26-095 for approximately 4 acres at the west end of Cotton Grove Drive (640 South), between 1100 West and the railroad. The request is to change the zoning from A-5 (Agricultural) and R-M-7 (Multiple Residential) to all R-M-7 (Multiple Residential). The notice states the hearing is to receive public input and does not state that a decision will be made at that meeting. The commission will also review Application #26-092, a No-Dedication Preliminary and Final Plat for Discovery Elementary Subdivision at 820 North 500 West.

Library Board, October 20: The board is scheduled to conduct training on non-resident cards and book challenges, review the September 2026 Voucher Statement, hold social media training for elected and appointed officials, discuss a 2026 presentation to the City Council, and review 2025-2026 fiscal year physical and digital collection expenditures.

Brigham City annexes 87 acres, adopts waste and recycling changes

The Brigham City Council adopted ordinances to annex 87.74 acres near 1200 West, rezone the annexed land, and amend recycling service fees, along with a resolution approving an amended waste services agreement with Econowaste, LLC. The council also held public hearings on a proposed 4.81% property tax increase, but the outcome of that vote has not yet been published.

Annexation and zoning

At its August 20 meeting, the council adopted Ordinance 26-18, annexing 87.74 acres from Box Elder County at approximately 1200 West between Highway 13 and 1500 North. The council also adopted Ordinance 26-19, which amends the zoning map for the annexed land. A public hearing on the annexation was held earlier that evening, and the city reported that no timely protests were received. The complete plat is available at the Office of the Brigham City Recorder, 20 North Main Street.

Waste services and recycling fees

The council adopted Ordinance 26-17, which amends Title 5 of the city code to change recycling service fees. It also adopted Resolution 26-11, approving an amended waste services agreement with Econowaste, LLC. Specific fee amounts were not listed in the published notice.

Property tax increase proposal

The council held two public hearings on a proposed property tax increase for the 2026-27 fiscal year. The proposal would generate $184,843 in additional revenue, a 4.81% increase over last year's budgeted revenue excluding new growth. For a $400,000 residence, the annual increase would be $18.48; for a $400,000 business, $33.60. The August 20 agenda also listed a $100.80 annual increase for a $1,200,000 commercial property. The additional revenue is proposed to fund $129,843 for a full-time city attorney position and $55,000 for temporary Parks department staff. The council held a final budget public hearing on August 20, but minutes have not yet been published, so the adoption outcome is not confirmed.

Other recent business

• On August 10, the Council certified Ordinance 26-16, amending the Spring Creek Subdivision, and Resolution 26-10, a trigger resolution for the Golden Spike Project Area for the 2027 tax year.
• On August 13, the Council accepted quotes for portable restrooms for Peach Days (September 9-13, 2026).
• On August 18, the Library Board reviewed vouchers, staffing, and programming updates, and discussed the ALA 2026 conference.
• On August 18, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on a permitted use permit for a fueling center at 1560 North 2400 West, proposed by BC Fuel Center Holding LLC. The outcome was not published.

Coming up

• **August 27, 5:00 PM** – Deadline for proposals to design and construct a fire training facility for the Brigham City Fire Department. Proposals must be submitted in hard copy to the City Recorder, 20 North Main Street. RFP documents are available at bcutah.gov/page/bid-opportunities.
• **September 1** – The Planning Commission meeting has been cancelled due to lack of agenda items.

Brigham City Roundup: Annexation Petition Accepted for 87.74 Acres; Property Tax Hearing Set for August 13

Annexation Petition Accepted for 87.74 Acres at 1000 West

The Brigham City Council accepted an annexation petition from Steward Land Co. for approximately 87.74 acres located at 1200 West between Highway 13 and 1500 North, according to the July 22 meeting agenda. Under Utah Code §10-2-810, residents had until July 31, 2026 to file a written protest with the County Clerk and City Recorder. If no timely protest was received, the Council will hold a public hearing and may adopt an annexation ordinance. Minutes from this meeting have not yet been published.

The Planning Commission held a related public hearing on July 21 to consider amending the zoning map for the same parcel. Proposed zoning districts are R-M-7 (Multiple Residential), R-1-8 (Residential), and R-1-10 (Residential). The Commission was scheduled to forward a recommendation to the City Council. That meeting's minutes are also not yet published.

Other Planning Commission Items from July 21

The Planning Commission agenda also included:

• **Application #26-048**: Conditional Use Permit for Aspen Springs Storage, a self-service enclosed and outside storage facility at 1177 West 100 South.
• **Application #26-065**: Spring Creek Subdivision First Amendment at 500 South 1150 West.

No outcomes are available for these items because minutes have not been published.

Transmission Line Foundation Bids

The City Council is managing a Request for Proposal for the Staker Parsons T-Line Concrete Foundations project, which involves labor and materials to install drilled pier foundations for a 138kV transmission line. The bid submission deadline was updated to July 24, 2026, at 5:00 PM. Minutes are not yet published.

Coming Up

August 4 — Planning Commission (6:00 PM, Council Chambers, 20 North Main Street): The Commission will consider Application #26-074, a Conditional Use Permit for Daisy Lane Preschool at 762 West 850 North, and Application #26-067, a parking requirement request for 95 North 100 East in Historic Brigham City Downtown.

August 6 — City Council: The Council will consider an ordinance for the Spring Creek Subdivision First Amendment at 500 South and 1150 West, a resolution to activate the Nucor Project Area Parcel for the 2027 tax year, a Memorandum of Understanding with the Utah Division of Forestry, Fire, and State Lands for wildfire response and cost repayment, and updates to the Employee Policy Manual (Chapter 9-6 on Paid Holidays and Chapter 9-17 on Education Assistance).

August 13 — City Council (Truth in Taxation Hearing): The Council will hold a public hearing on a proposed property tax increase. The proposal would add $18.48 per year to the tax on a $400,000 residence and $33.60 per year on a $400,000 business. Total additional property tax revenue would be $184,843 per year, a 4.81% increase above last year's budgeted revenue excluding eligible new growth.

August 13 — City Council (Peach Days RFQ): The City is accepting quotes for portable restrooms for Peach Days, scheduled September 9–13, 2026. Bids are due by noon on August 13, 2026.

*Note: All recent meeting items listed above are based on agendas only; minutes have not been published, so final decisions and vote tallies are not yet available. Readers should consult the official city records for confirmed outcomes.*