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Regular Town Council Meeting Recap

By Pat CampbellVolume II, Issue 15 · April 14, 2026Printed on page 4

Pledge of Allegiance Approval of the Regular Meeting Agenda

A. Announcements/Information/Community Comments/Presentations

1. General Announcements

Ryan Gubler

  • Chalk Fest Apr 18-19 @ Town field; 10a-8p;
  • Volunteers needed (contact Robyn Sanders);
  • Apr-20 ZNP Navy Day; Navy Band will perform at OC Tanner @6pm (Free);
  • Apr-21 Navy Band will perform at the Town Plaza, 680 ZPB @6pm (Free)
  • America 250 Concert in the Park; Gazebo; Erik Dodge; Apr-24 6p-8p (Free)

Lisa Zumpft informed: Wild & Scenic Film Festival during the Zion Chalk & Earth Fest, Friday and Saturday, April 17-18, 2026, @Bumbleberry Theater: Friday Evening @ 7pm, Saturday Matinee @ 11am, and Saturday Evening @ 7pm. Volunteers needed

2. Zion National Park Update – Superintendent Bradybaugh

- Apr-20 ZNP: Navy Days Human History museum 10am: Formal Flag raising with sailors from USS Constitution 3pm: Formal Flag lowering with sailors from USS Utah

Attendance: - 8% up from last Feb - March-26 15% up from last March-25 - YTD = up 10.9% - Pedestrian entrance busiest ever in the last 5 years up 23.4%; - Backcountry campers doubled from this time last year - South camp…expected mid-May opening

3. Council Department Reports, Questions, and Comments

4. Presentation by Natalie Britt, Zion Forever Project

5. Presentation by Nancy Cozzens and Ava Pecora, Zion Canyon Fiber Optics - May have a contractor chosen within the next week or so; - Schedule forthcoming after contractor selection; - Completion date = Dec-2026 - Trenching through Springdale; - May be some single-lane traffic at times; - Possible 24/7 operation, but not finalized yet.

6. Community Comments None

B. Consent Agenda

1. Review of Monthly Purchasing Report.

2. Minutes: January 28, 2026, and February 11, 2026.

3. Proclamation 2026-01: A Proclamation Designating April 24, 2026, as Arbor Day in the Town of Springdale. Staff Contact: Ryan Gubler

4. Proclamation 2026-02: A Proclamation Designating April 13 to April 20, 2026, as Dark Sky Week in the Town of Springdale. Staff Contact: Thomas Dansie

5. Proclamation 2026-03: Proclaiming April 2026 as National Child Abuse Prevention Month in Springdale, Utah.

6. Proclamation 2026-04: Proclaiming April 20, 2026, as Navy Day. Approved Unanimously

C. Legislative Items

1. Ordinance 2026-11: An Ordinance Enacting the Utah Community Clean Energy Program in the Town of Springdale. Staff Contact: Thomas Dansie Approved Unanimously

D. Administrative Action Items

1. Review and Possible Approval of an Agreement with Utah State University to Provide Invasive Tree Removal Services Through the Utah Conservation Corps. Staff Contact: Kyndal Sagers Approved Unanimously

2. Review and Possible Selection of Bike Utah as Partner with the Town of Springdale for Community Engagement Services Regarding Trails in Springdale. Staff Contact: Ryan Gubler Approved Unanimously

3. Review and Possible Approval of an Independent Contractor Agreement for the Zion Regional Collaborative Coordinator Position. Staff Contact: Thomas Dansie Approved Unanimously

4. Discussion of Potential Blanket Allowance to Disturb the Anasazi Plateau Conservation Easement by Trimming Native Vegetation for the Purpose of Wildfire Mitigation, and Possible Ratification of Prior Approval of Fire Mitigation Work Already Completed. Staff Contact: Thomas Dansie Approved Unanimously, with conditions

E. Administrative Non-Action Items

1. General Council Discussion None

F. Adjourn

Pat Campbell Springdale Town Council pcampbell@springdale.utah.gov

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