CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
Mayor Trevor Olsen
Mayor Pro Tempore Cheryl Bowers
Council Member Chris Ewald
Council Member Charlie Taylor
Council Member Erik Grover
Council Member Kellen Nielson
October 28, 2025 - 7pm - City Council Meeting
50 West 100 South Street,
Blanding Utah 84511
Meetings live streamed when available at: https://meet.google.com/ymf-jwqo-rjs
Notice is hereby given that the City Council of Blanding, Utah will hold a Regular Council Meeting on October 28th, 2025 at 7:00 pm at the City Office, located at 50 W. 100 S. Street.
POLICY MEETING
Call to Order
Roll Call
Prayer or Thought
Anyone in attendance is invited to notify the Mayor prior to the meeting if they would like to offer a prayer or thought
Pledge of Allegiance
Consent Agenda / Oct. 14 City Council Minutes Approval - Pg. 3
Declaration of Conflicts of Interest
City Council and staff strive to keep all discussions respectful, on topic, and solution-focused. Comments should be conducted with kindness and professionalism, and we ask that all public comments follow the same standard. Comments are limited to 3 minutes.
Public Hearing - B3 Zoning Amendment Application - Pg. 15
B3 has requested a zone amendment from C-Commercial to R2-Residential. Anyone wishing to address the Council regarding the B3 Zoning Amendment Application is invited to do so. This public hearing is an opportunity for the public to bring information to the Council specific to this topic. Clarifying questions may be asked by the Council, but it is not an appropriate time for substantive discussion.
Public Input
Anyone wishing to address the Council on any item is invited to do so. Public Input is an opportunity for the public to bring information to the Council. Clarifying questions may be asked by the Council, but it is not an appropriate time for substantive discussion.
Reports
Mayor
City Council
City Manager
James Francom
Operational Budget Report - Pg. 16
Patrick Parsons
City Engineer/Water Report - Pg. 28
New Business Items
San Juan County Historical Commission / Swallows Nest
Returning Business Items
Ordinance 2025-26 Establishing a Temporary Moratorium - Pg. 30
Resolution 10.28.2025-1 Approval of Defense Counsel Contract - Pg. 34
Resolution 10.28.2025-2 Monticello Building Inspection Contract - Pg. 39
Discussion Items
Curb Cutting Policy Review - Pg. 45
Rainmaker Cloud Seeding Project - Pg. 50
Closed Session
Possible closed session for the purpose of discussing pending or reasonably imminent litigation; to discuss the character, professional competence, or physical or mental health of an individual; to discuss collective bargaining;or to discuss the purchase, exchange, sale or lease of real property. Utah Code 52-4-205
Adjournment
In compliance with the ADA, individuals needing special accommodations during this meeting may call the City Offices at (435) 678-2791 at least twenty-four hours in advance. Every effort will be made to provide the appropriate services. One or more members may participate in the meeting electronically, according to Blanding City Ordinance 1-5-5-F regarding electronic meeting participation. All agenda times are approximate.
Notice of Special Accommodations (ADA)
In compliance with the ADA, individuals needing special accommodations during this meeting may call the City Offices at (435) 678-2791 at least twenty-four hours in advance. Every effort will be made to provide the appropriate services.
Notice of Electronic or Telephone Participation
One or more Council Members may partcipate electronically.