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Outline of Town Council Meeting-with Resolutions

By Pat CampbellVolume II, Issue 3 · January 20, 2026Printed on page 8–9

Town Council Special & Regular Meeting Decisions WEDNESDAY, January 14, 2026

SPECIAL MEETING

Approval of the Special Meeting agenda

A. Closed Session

1. Strategy Session to Discuss Pending or Reasonably Imminent Litigation.

2. Discussion of the Character, Professional Competence, or Physical or Mental Health of an Individual

B. Action Required by Closed Session

Approved Unanimously

C. Adjourn

Pledge of Allegiance Oath of Office – Randy Aton

Approval of the Regular Meeting Agenda Approved Unanimously

A. Announcements/Information/Community Questions/Presentations

1. General Announcements Ryan Gubler:

  • A Night About the Stars, 5PM-7PM , Community Center
  • Virgin River Revegetation Project, Jan-31, 1 PM. Come plant native willows along the banks of the Virgin River! Bring gloves, warm clothes, water and prepare to get a little dirty!

2. Zion National Park Update – Superintendent Bradybaugh Final visitation number: 5,006,025 2026 Budget-Omnibus Act approved hopefully by Jan-31 Hiring freeze still in effect, except for seasonal and emergency services

Fee schedules have changed; new annual non-resident:

  • Multi-park fee = $200
  • Regular entrance fee + $100 for 4 adults (just in ZNP).

Tunnel Restrictions: Kane Co is seeking funds to upgrade the alternate route

3. Council Department Reports, Questions, and Comments None

Fire District: 6,300 calls (7% increase); EMS was 70% of the calls; 30% of the calls for people out-of area New medical facility coming to Hurricane New station at Sand Hollow: Admin Bldg

4. Community Questions and Comments The Mayor announced that community comments limited to 3 timed minutes A resident requested 15 minutes before Council to present a neighbor issues; suggested submitting something to Counsel for review. A resident was concerned that there was no public comment permitted on the community oversight committee.

B. Consent Agenda

1. 2026 Council member Committee Assignments. 2. Review of Monthly Purchasing Report. 3. Appointment of Jack Burns as Mayor pro tempore. 4. Reappointment of Bob Carlton to the Springdale Historic Preservation Commission. 5. Reappointment of Rich Levin to the Springdale Historic Preservation Commission. Approved Unanimously

C. Legislative Items

1. Public Hearing: Ordinance 2025-19 Amending Chapter 10-18 of the Town Code by Adding a Requirement for Enhanced Buffering and Screening on Commercial Properties Adjacent to Residential Uses. Staff Contact: Thomas Dansie. Motion: Table to add an adjusted requirement for fencing Approved Unanimously

2. Public Hearing: Zone Change from Valley Residential (VR) To Public Use (PU) On Parcel S-137-C, A Two-Acre Parcel Immediately Adjacent to the East of the Town Hall Property. Applicant: Town Of Springdale. Staff Contact: Thomas Dansie. Approved 4 to 1

3. Public Hearing: Ordinance 2025-20 Amending Chapter 10-7A of the Town Code by Adding Medical Offices, Drugstores, Pharmacies, and Medical Clinics as Permitted Uses in The PU Zone. Staff Contact: Thomas Dansie. Table to allow staff time to address issues raised regarding pharmacies in the PU Zone Approved Unanimously

4. Ordinance Revision 2026-01: Changes to Section 6-2-9 Adding a Prohibition on Camping in a Vehicle Parked in the Public Right-of-Way. Staff Contact: Thomas Dansie. Approved Unanimously

D. Administrative Action Items

1. Consideration of a Proposal Made by Jeff McKee to Form a Community Oversight Committee. Staff Contact: Greg Hardman. Denied Unanimously

2. Audit Presentation for the FY 2024-2025 budget – Caleb Rees, Rees CPA. Staff contact: Dawn Brecke. Presentation only

3. Consideration and Possible Approval of an Engagement Letter from Rees CPA for Auditor Services for the Fiscal Year 2025-2026. Staff contact: Dawn Brecke. Approved Unanimously

4. Resolution 2026-01: Adopting a Revised Parking Zone Map for the Town of Springdale. Staff contact:Thomas Dansie. Approved Unanimously

5. Resolution 2026-02: Amending the Fee Schedule to Include Solar Permits, Agricultural Use Permit, and Administrative Agricultural Use Permit. Staff contact: Kyndal Sagers. Approved Unanimously

6. Discussion and Possible Approval to Extend the Resignation Period of Town Manager Rick Wixom through March 31, 2026. Approved Unanimously

E. Administrative Non-Action Items

None

1. General Council Discussion None

F. Adjoun

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