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Town Council Meeting Outline

By Pat CampbellVolume II, Issue 20 · May 19, 2026Printed on page 7–8

Special Meeting

Approval of the Special Meeting agenda Approved Unanimously

A. Closed Session

1. Discussion of the character, professional competence, or physical or mental health of an individual.

2. Strategy session to discuss pending or reasonably imminent litigation.

3. Strategy session to discuss the purchase, exchange, or lease of real property.

B. Action Required by Closed Session

No Action Taken

C. Adjourn

Approved Unanimously

Regular Meeting

Pledge of Allegiance Oath of Office - Kyndal Sagers, Town Clerk Approval of the Regular Meeting Agenda Approved Unanimously: moving D2 after C2

A. Announcements/Information/Community Comments/Presentations

1. General Announcements Tom Dansie

  • This month is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month. For the entire month of May, all Town fitness and sports class are completely free to attend. We encourage everyone to look for ways to get active and stay healthy.
  • We are partnering with Dark Skies Astronomy Tours to bring a community stargazing event held on the town field on Friday, May 29 at 9:30. This is completely free and great for all ages.

2. Zion National Park Update – Superintendent Bradybaugh

  • April 2026 attendance down 2.1% from April 2025
  • YTD attendance up 5.4% from last year
  • South Campground opening before the end of May
  • Tunnel traffic size requirements into effect Jun-7
  • On Tuesday, May-12: 14,000 people
  • $79 million backlog in maintenance projects
  • Unable to collect entrance fees earlier in the day due to staffing issues

3. Zion Forever Project Update - Natalie Britt

  • This year ZFP will contribute $11M in aid to the park, which is more than the congressional operational budget for the park. This excludes fees
  • $6 million raised for new Ranger housing
  • 100% of the money ZFP collects goes back to ZNP
  • All the proceeds from the July 4th OC Tanner concert will go to ZNP

4. Council Department Reports, Questions, and Comments

  • None

5. Presentation by Sean Amodt, Mosquito Board

  • Info will be presented in an upcoming Town Newsletter

6. Community Comments

  • None

B. Consent Agenda

1. Review of Monthly Purchasing Report.

2. Minutes: February 20th, March 11th, April 3rd, and April 8th, 2026.

3. Proclamation 2026-05 declaring May 2026 as Bike Month in the Town of Springdale. Approved Unanimously

C. Legislative Items

1. Public Hearing: Zone change from the Foothill Residential Zone to the Foothill Residential Zone with the Workforce Housing Overlay Zone at 120 Kinesava Drive, lot S-KARA-1. Applicant: Kathy LaFave. Staff contact: Niall Connolly. Approved Unanimously

2. Public Hearing: Ordinance 2026-08 Review of Land Use Ordinance Amendment Application from Noel Benson, proposing an Amendment to Section 10-18-4 of the Town Code. The proposed amendment would introduce tiered minimum landscape and open space requirements based on the property size in the Village Commercial zone. Staff contact: Niall Connolly. Approved 4-1 Council recommends Planning Review the scale (height) standards in the Village Commercial Zone along SR-9

D-2. (Moved) Review and possible award of RAP Tax applications Staff Contact: Thomas Dansie. 1) Zion Canyon Arts and Humanities Council: Building Momentum with Inspiring Programs for the Canyon, Applicant: Lisa Zumpft Approved Unanimously and; 2) Zion Canyon Arts Festival, Applicant: Adrienne Gates. Will re-submit application

3. Public Hearing: Ordinance 2026-09 Amending Chapter 10-21-8 of the Town Code relating to maintenance and repair of noncomplying buildings and inserting a new section of Code dealing with involuntary removal of a noncomplying building. Staff contact: Niall Connolly. Tabled to clarify issues discussed. Staff working with Councilor Burns

4. Public Hearing: Ordinance 2026-10 Amending Chapter 10-21 of the Town Code relating to renovation and redevelopment of noncomplying buildings in the commercial zones. Staff contact: Niall Connolly. Tabled to clarify issues discussed. Staff working with Councilor Campbell

5. Public Hearing: Resolution 2026-05 Amending the FY25-26 Budget. Staff contact: Thomas Dansie / Dawn Brecke. Approved Unanimously

6. Ordinance 2026-12: Prohibiting open fires and fireworks in the Town of Springdale during the 2026 fire season. Staff contact: Thomas Dansie. Ordinance changed to BAN fireworks in Springdale until hazardous conditions subside or February 1, 2027, whichever comes first. Will be reviewed annually. Approved Unanimously

D. Administrative Action Items

1. Review and possible adoption of the FY26-27 Town of Springdale Tentative Municipal Budget. Staff Contact: Thomas Dansie / Dawn Brecke. Approved Unanimously

Moved 2. Review and possible award of RAP Tax applications for: 1) Zion Canyon Arts and Humanities Council: Building Momentum with Inspiring Programs for the Canyon, and 2) Zion Canyon Arts Festival. Applicants: 1) Lisa Zumpft, 2) Adrienne Gates. Staff Contact: Thomas Dansie.

3. Review and possible award of contract to Bike Utah for community engagement services regarding trails in Springdale. Staff Contact: Ryan Gubler / Thomas Dansie. Approved Unanimously

4. Local Consent Request for an off-premise Beer Permit to sell alcohol at Hotel De-Novo, located at 2400 Zion Park Blvd, Springdale, UT 84767. Applicant: Sam Patel. Staff Contact: Kyndal Sagers. Approved Unanimously

E. Administrative Non-Action Items

1. General Council Discussion Councilor Burns suggested Spring-Fall music series at the gazebo and possible organizers and funding sources.

F. Adjourn

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

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