November 18, 2025 Work Session & City Council Meeting | Annexation Public Hearing
Notice Type(s)
Notice,
Meeting,
Hearing
Event Start Date & Time
November 18, 2025 06:00 PM
Event End Date & Time
November 18, 2025 10:00 PM
Event Deadline Date & Time
11/16/25 10:00 PM
Description/Agenda
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
November 18, 2025 - 6:00 pm - Work Session
November 18, 2025 - 7pm City Council Meeting
50 West 100 South Street, | Blanding Utah
Meetings live streamed when available at: https://meet.google.com/uwr-qran-yis
Work Session
1. Cloud Seeding Discussion with Rainmaker (Remotely)
2. Economic Development Plan Review with GOEO (Remotely)
POLICY MEETING
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Prayer or Thought
a. Anyone in attendance is invited to notify the Mayor prior to the meeting if they would like to offer a prayer or thought
4. Pledge of Allegiance
5. Consent Agenda & October 28th City Council Minutes Approval
6. 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 - Annexation
Anyone wishing to address the Council regarding Steve Francom's annexation request 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. The property is located at 1052 S 300 W Blanding Utah.
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.
50 W 100 SOUTH BLANDING, UTAH 84511 435-678-2791 cityoffi ce@blanding-ut.gov
Reports
1. Mayor
2. City Council
3. Pratt Redd
a. City Manager Report
4. James Francom
a. Finance Reports
5. Ben Muhlestein
a. Community Development Reports
6. Patrick Parsons
a. Water, Engineering & Public Works Reports
Discussion Items
1. Tammie Barton - Frontage Road
2. R-1 Zoning Amendment
3. Downtown Revitalization Plan Review
Returning Business Items
1. 11-18-2025-1 Resolution Approving the 2025 General Election Canvass
2. 11-18-2025-2 Resolution Approving the Contract Award for the 4th Reservoir Trail Project
3. 2025-27 - R1 Zoning Ordinance Amendment Approval
4. 2025-28 - B3 Rezoning Ordinance
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.
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
Approval: Consent Agenda and Minutes from October 28th, 2025 Regular Session
Declaration of Conflicts of Interest
Public Hearing - Steve Francom Annexation
Public Input
Staff Reports
Notice of Electronic or Telephone Participation
One or more Council Members may participate electronically.