NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ST. GEORGE,
WASHINGTON COUNTY, UTAH
Public Notice
Public notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of St. George, Washington County, Utah, will hold a regular meeting in the City Council Chambers at the St. George City Offices located at 175 East 200 North, St. George, Utah, on Thursday, September 4, 2025, commencing at 5:00 p.m.
The agenda for the meeting is as follows:
Call to Order
Invocation
Flag Salute
1. Mayor's recognitions, proclamations, and updates.
a. Read a Proclamation proclaiming September 17 - 23, 2025 as Constitution Week.
b. Read a Proclamation proclaiming October 4, 2025 as Marathon Day.
c. Recognize Kai Beckstrand, 2025 American Ninja Warrior Champion.
d. Recognize Dalli Holyoak, Miss Rodeo Utah.
e. Donation from the St. George Exchange Club.
2. Comments from the public.
The Open Comment Period provides an opportunity to address the Mayor and City Council regarding concerns or ideas about the City which the Council may choose to address. Comments pertaining to an agenda item that includes a public hearing, or public input should be given as that item is being discussed during the meeting.
Up to ten (10) members of the public will be given a limit of two (2) minutes per person. The Council will not respond to comments or questions but will take the comments under consideration for possible discussion at another time. If there are more than 10 individuals wishing to provide public comment, speakers will be selected by random draw.
Rules for making comments:
- You must be a resident of the City of St. George.
- Public input shall not be allowed on any agenda item or pending land use application.
- Comments should relate to City business.
- Speakers shall be courteous and show respect. Comments shall not include obscene or profane language, nor contain attacks on any individual.
In order to provide an opportunity for a broader scope of residents to provide public comments, any person selected to provide comments at a meeting will not be able to provide public comments again for three (3) months (once per quarter); however, written comments may be submitted anytime to the City Recorder at 175 East 200 North, St. George, UT 84770 or publiccomments@sgcityutah.gov.
The Mayor and City Council encourage civil discourse for everyone who participates in the meeting.
3. Consent Calendar.
a. Consider approval to purchase a pavilion from PlaySpace Designs for the new City Hall plaza.
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: T This item is to purchase a custom pavilion from PlaySpace Designs for the new City Hall plaza in the amount of $132,800. The plaza area at the new city hall will be open to the public, and provide passive recreation opportunities for residents and staff alike. This pavilion will be one of the key enhancements as part of this project. This purchase is available through state contract. Staff recommends approval.
b. Consider approval to award bid to Asphalt Preservation for the Slurry Seal project.
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: This was a formal bid; Two (2) bids were received. Staff recommends approval.
c. Consider approval to award bid to Sage Demolition for demolition of the seating, walls, older buildings, and other items of the Dixie Sunbowl in preparation for improvements.
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: This item is to award a bid to demolish most of the existing Dixie Sunbowl to Sage Demolition in the amount of $167,700.00. Items to be demolished include seating, walls, older buildings, and other items necessary to be removed to make way for improvements. The newer concessions buildings will remain. The City has hired Hughes General Contractors as the Construction Manager / General Contractor (CM/GC) for the Dixie Sunbowl Renovation Project. Hughes GC requested sealed bids for demolition from multiple contractors, received six bids, and recommends awarding the bid to Sage Demolition. Only the Base Bid is recommended for approval. The Dixie Sunbowl Renovation Project is a 2023 Trails, Parks and Recreation G.O. Bond project. Staff recommends approval.
d. Consider approval to award bid to JP Excavating for the Taxiway A Reconstruction Project.
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: Taxiway A is in need of reconstruction due to asphalt and underlayment failure from A4 to A2. Taxiway A is the primary taxiway connection to the airport runway for air travel. The city requested sealed bids and three bids were received back. Based upon the bids received, JP Excavating, Inc., is the low bidder in the amount of $8,247,67 for Schedule I, $1,700,193 for Schedule II, and $1,758,029 for Schedule III, for a total project cost of $11,705,800. Staff recommends approval.
e. Consider approval to award bid to Whitaker Construction for the West General Aviation Taxi Lane Construction.
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: Three bids were submitted on July 23, 2025, for the above referenced project. The project was posted on the City Procurement Portal on July 1, 2025. There were over 14 prime contractors and multiple subcontractors that requested plans on the City Procurement Portal. We checked the bids for errors or omissions. The Ash Excavating bid did not include the percentage of DBE utilization commitment. They did not check that they would utilize at least 1% and documentation showing good faith efforts for not obtaining the required 1% was not included. There were no errors or omissions in the other two bids. Staff recommends approval.
f. Consider approval of construction administration services with Woolpert for the Air Traffic Control Tower project.
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: This item is for construction administration related services from Woolpert for the Air Traffic Control Tower project in the amount of $1,085,528. This project phase shall consist of preparing construction plans, quality assurance, construction administration, post construction, and on-site construction coordination services for the project. On August 11th the City broke ground on the construction of an air traffic control tower. This enhancement at the airport will be a major benefit to the city and entire region as air traffic services will be moved from L.A. to St. George at the completion of the new facility. This contract is another essential step in bringing this project to fruition. Staff recommends approval.
g. Consider approval of Task Order #5 to the Master Professional Services Agreement with Woolpert for the construction of the West General Aviation Taxilane.
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: This item is to consider approval of task order #5 with Woolpert for professional services for the construction of the West General Aviation Taxi Lane in the amount of $457,491. This project consists of construction a new general aviation taxi lane 35' x 1,880' (+/-), aligned South and North, and beginning on the northern edge of the existing Westside development area. This taxi lane will provide defined aircraft taxiing paths and connect aircraft to hangars. This taxi lane development is necessary to accommodate the demand for general aviation expansion on the Westside and allows for additional revenue generation opportunities. Staff recommends approval.
h. Consider approval of Task Order #6 with Woolpert for the Reconstruction of Taxiway A.
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: This item is to approve task order #6 with Woolpert for construction administration related services for the reconstruction of Taxiway A in the total amount of $1,579,143. Taxiway A is the primary taxiway connection to the airport runway for air travel. Taxiway A is currently in need of reconstruction due uneven asphalt and underlayment failure from sections A4 to A2 in the taxiway. Staff recommends approval.
i. Consider approval of Line Extension Agreement with Dixie Power for the Air Traffic Control Tower.
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: This agreement is with Dixie Power for a line extension to supply power to the Air Traffic Control Tower in the total amount of $127,040.63. On August 11th the City broke ground on the construction of an air traffic control tower. This enhancement at the airport will be a major benefit to the city and entire region as air traffic services will be moved from L.A. to St. George at the completion of the new facility. This contract is another essential step in bringing this project to fruition. Staff recommends approval.
j. Consider approval of a contract with Holbrook Asphalt, Inc. for HA5 seal coat for various streets within the City of St. George.
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: This item is for the purchase of HA5 seal coat from Holbrook Asphalt Inc. in the total amount of $299,999.98. The HA5 product is used to put a seal over newer residential streets, trails, and parking lots to slow the damage to asphalt from oxidation. This is a key tool in the city's pavement management program intended to extend the life of the city's roadways, trails and parking lots. This is a sole source award. It has been used for many years throughout the City for asphalt preservation with excellent results. Staff recommends approval.
k. Consider approval of a contract with Specialty Applicators, LLC, for GSG-88 seal coat application for Quarry Ridge Drive.
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: This item is a contract to purchase GSB-88 seal coat from Specialty Applicators LLC in the amount of $134,823.41. GSB Friction Seal is a seal coat that restores the asphalt surface by slowing oxidation and sealing out water. The treated surface will last approximately 6 years which extends the pavement life by at least 4 years and is a key tool in the city's pavement management program. This is a sole source award. This product has been used on several roadways throughout the city with excellent results. Staff recommends approval.
l. Consider approval of a Professional Services Agreement with AJC Architects for the design and construction management of Fire Station #2.
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: This item is for the design and construction management services for the new Fire Station #2 that will be located in the Tonaquint area. Fire Station #2 will have four apparatus bays, three administrative offices, and living quarters for 10 full-time firefighters working three shifts. The anticipated size of the fire station is 12,000 square feet. The proposed professional services agreement is with AJC Architects for design and construction management services in the total amount of $330,000. Staff recommends approval.
m. Consider approval of a Professional Services Agreement with SISU Energy & Environmental LLC for replacement of SCR Cataylst for Millcreek 2.
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: This item is for a professional services agreement with SISU Energy & Environmental LLC in the amount of $512,517 for the replacement of the SCR Catalyst for Millcreek 2. The catalyst is part of the emissions reduction process required for generating electricity with a combustion turbine engine. The catalyst has reached its life expectancy and needs to be replaced to follow Utah Department of Air Quality (UDAQ) standards. Staff recommends approval.
n. Consider approval of a Professional Services Agreement with Bowen Collins & Associates for the design and engineering related services for the replacement of the Sun River Sewer Lift Station Project.
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: The Sun River sewer lift station was constructed as part of the Sun River development. The lift station pumps all of the wastewater collected in the Sun River, Desert Color, and White Dome areas from the east side of the Virgin River to the west side of the river, where it connects the main sewer outfall line. With the development of the South Block area, the existing lift station is at capacity and needs to be upsize to meet future demands. The Professional Services Agreement with Bowens Collins & Associates in the total amount of $219,750 is for the design and engineering related services for a sewer lift station that will replace the existing Sun River lift station. Staff recommends approval.
o. Consider approval of fee waiver for Recovery Day Event taking place at Snow Park.
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: Recovery Day in St. George, Utah, is an annual event that celebrates individuals in recovery from substance use disorders and mental illness. Held in September as part of National Recovery Month, it's a free, family-friendly event designed to promote hope, unity, and healing within the community. The day typically features a resource fair with local service providers and community allies, live music, food vendors, and inspiring speakers. Staff recommends approval.
p. Consider approval of the minutes from the meetings held on August 7, 2025 (work); August 7, 2025 (regular); August 14, 2025; and August 21, 2025.
4. Public hearing and consideration of Ordinance No. 2025-070 annexing property into the City of St. George, and adjusting the corporate boundary lines, to include 10.997 acres.
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: At their meeting held on July 17, 2025, the City Council approved a resolution to accept the Petition for Annexation for approximately 10.997 acres located east of the Desert Canyons development area. Following the approval of the resolution, the City must certify the Petition and mail written notices. Following the certification, the City Recorder posts a public notice giving residents notice that an annexation petition has been filed and that the City may grant the petition and annex the area unless a written protest to the annexation is filed with the Washington County Boundary Commission; the City has not received notice of any protests. The property is located east of Desert Canyons development area. Specific County Tax ID Number 6745-D-HV.
5. Public hearing and consideration Ordinance No. 2025-071 vacating a public roadway located south of George Washington Boulevard and west of 3000 East Street.
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: This is for Dixie Power to upgrade their substation located at the southwest corner of George Washington Boulevard and 3000 East Street. Because the alignments of George Washington Boulevard and 3000 East Street providing steady traffic flow in this area, this roadway is rendered unnecessary. The Joint Utilities Commission recommended approval.
6. Consider approval of Ordinance No. 2025-072 to amend the Bloomington Courtyard PD-C (Planned Development Commercial) use list. (Case No. 2025-PDA-019 - Bloomington Courtyard PD-C Bar Establishment)
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: The request is to amend the approved use list for the Bloomington Courtyard PD-C (Planned Development Commercial) to include 'Bar Establishment'. At their meeting held on August 12, 2025, the Planning Commission held a public hearing and recommended approval with a 6-0 vote. There was no public comment.
7. Consider approval of Ordinance No. 2025-073 amending the development agreement for Regency at Desert Color by transferring rights from Toll Brothers to Desert Color. (Case No. 2025-DAA-003 - Regency at Desert Color Development Agreement)
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: In 2022, the City entered into a development agreement with Toll Brothers in order to develop two of the lots in Regency into a model home/office with associated parking. Toll Brothers is now leaving the project and Desert Color wishes to take over the use of the home/office and parking. The property is approximately 36.2 acres located between I -15 and Painted Ridge Parkway at approximately 5600 South. Planning Commission held a public hearing on the request and unanimously recommends approval of the Development Agreement Amendment.
8. Consider approval of Ordinance No. 2025-074 amending the Desert Color Planned Development Commercial zone on approximately 1.56 acres located directly south and east of the current Big Shots Golf facility. (Case No. 2025-PDA-018 - The Break at Desert Color)
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: This is a request to approve the conceptual site plan, landscape plan, elevations, renderings, for The Break restaurant and bar in the Desert Color commercial area. The Planning Commission held a public hearing on August 12, 2025, and voted unanimously to forward a positive recommendation to the City Council for the proposed PD amendment with conditions.
9. Consider approval of Ordinance No. 2025-075 amending the Desert Color Planned Development Residential zone on approximately 5.50 acres located south of Painted Ridge Parkway and Desert Sage Parkway and west of Rock Rose Drive. (Case No. 2025-PDA-017 - Desert Color and Hidden Valley Stake)
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: On August 17, 2024, the Planning Commission approved a preliminary plat for the Sage Haven 14-17 development and in December of that same year, a final plat was approved and recorded at the Washington County Recorder's office, creating the lot where this chapel is proposed. The Planning Commission held a public hearing on this PD amendment request on August 12, 2025 and unanimously recommend approval of the application with conditions.
10. Appointments to Boards and Commissions of the City.
11. Reports from Mayor, Councilmembers, and City Manager.
12. Request a closed meeting to discuss litigation, security, property acquisition or sale or the character and professional competence or physical or mental health of an individual.
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Christina Fernandez, City Recorder Date
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