PANGUITCH CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
PANGUITCH CITY OFFICE
CONFERENCE ROOM, 25 S 200 E
PANGUITCH, UTAH 84759
June 10, 2025, 5:30 PM
Those present at the City Council meeting were Mayor Kim Soper, City Manager Mat Houston, City Recorder Tyrissa Howell, City Attorney Barry Huntington, and Council Members Paul Dastrup, Cindy Stewart, Tracy Wright, Mike Sarles, and David Dodds.
Others present were Denise Dastrup, Ed Ryan, Beth Ryan, and Amber Hunter.
The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m.
OPENING CEREMONY
Barry Huntington conducted the opening ceremony.
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
Paul Dastrup moved, seconded by Mike Sarles, to adopt the agenda. The motion passed with all in favor.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
Tracy Wright moved, seconded by Paul Dastrup, to approve the minutes as corrected. The motion passed with all in favor.
NATIONAL DAY OF SERVICE - DENISE DASTRUP
Denise Dastrup spoke with the City Council about service project ideas for the National Day of Service. One idea they would like to pursue is refurbishing all the wooden picnic tables at the city park. The City Council asked her to refurbish one table as a trial and then return to the next City Council meeting.
ORDINANCE 2025-3 ALLOWING ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS
Mike Sarles moved, seconded by David Dodds, to pass Ordinance 2025-3 amending Chapter 17.23, allowing accessory dwelling units. The motion passed with all in favor.
SOCIAL HALL SECURITY
David Dodds moved, seconded by Cindy Stewart, to accept the bid and pay up to $15,000 for additional cameras from Mountain Alarm Security. The motion passed with all in favor.
BUSINESS LICENSE - RELAXATION STATION
Tracy Wright moved, seconded by David Dodds, to approve the business license for The Relaxation Station. The motion passed with all in favor.
BUSINESS LICENSE - PRIME ADVENTURE OUTFITTERS AT 420 N MAIN
Paul Dastrup moved, seconded by Mike Sarles, to approve the business license for Prime Adventure Outfitters. The motion passed with all in favor.
BUSINESS LICENSE - SHRIMPLY THE BEST & MORE, LLC
Cindy Stewart moved, seconded by Tracy Wright, to approve the business license for Shrimply the Best and More, LLC. The motion passed with all in favor.
SHORT-TERM RENTAL - HISTORIC STAYS ON MAIN
David Dodds moved, seconded by Mike Sarles, to deny the business license for Historic Stay on Main. Paul Dastrup and Cindy were in favor. Tracy Wright opposed.
The City Council reconsidered the vote.
Tracy Wright moved, seconded by David Dodds, to approve the business license for one unit only. Paul Dastrup voted in favor. Cindy Stewart and Mike Sarles opposed. The motion passed.
PANGUITCH CITY DOG ORDINANCES
Panguitch City's dog ordinances need a specific protocol for how dog bites are to be handled.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
Landfill - Council Member David Dodds is still working with the BLM to get a landfill expansion.
Justice Court - The City Council discussed combining the municipal court with the county court. There were questions on the revenue the municipal court brings in and what the city pays for the judge and court clerk.
Social Hall - South Central installed internet at the Social Hall to run the new lights and the security system that will be installed.
Triple C Meeting - Council Member Cindy Stewart would like a Triple C Committee meeting.
Vandalism - There have been several reports of vandalism around town, including trespassing and vandalizing businesses.
Summer Food Program - Thirty food boxes were handed out to children last week during story time.
Golf Carts/Side by Sides - Youth driving golf carts, UTVs, and ATVs in town is becoming a problem again.
Springs - The Mayor, City Manager, Paul Dastrup, and inmates fixed the fence and cleaned up around the springs.
Employee Work Order System - Council Member David Dodds would like to look into a work order system for the City.
ADJOURNMENT
David Dodds moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:45 PM.
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Kim Soper, Mayor Tyrissa Howell, City Recorder
Notice of Special Accommodations (ADA)
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: The City of Panguitch will make efforts to provide reasonable accommodations to disabled members of the public in accessing City programs. Please contact MAT HOUSTON Panguitch City office at least 24 hours in advance if you have special needs.
Anyone who wishes to offer a prayer or thought in the opening ceremony at City Council is welcome to do so by calling City Manager MAT HOUSTON at 435-676-8585 to schedule an appointment.
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