AMENDED 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 Hall located at 61 South Main Street, St. George, Utah, on Thursday, December 4, 2025, commencing at 5:00 p.m.
The purpose of the amended agenda is to change the order of items 4 and 5.
The amended 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 December 13, 2025 as Wreaths Across America Day.
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.
Written comments may be submitted anytime to the City Recorder at 61 South Main Street, 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 of a bid for the construction of the SGRWRF Laboratory Building.
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: This item is to consider award of the construction of a new Laboratory/Pretreatment Building at the St. George Regional Water Reclamation Facility to Westland Construction in the amount of $4,410,225. The St. George Regional Water Reclamation Facility (SGRWRF) is required to perform various testing of its influent and effluent to ensure all environmental regulations are met throughout the wastewater treatment process. The existing laboratory is inadequate to meet our needs and future testing requirements. The City went out for proposals and received six responses back. Based on review of the proposals, Westland Construction received the highest score. Staff recommends award to Westland Construction in the amount of $4,410,225.
b. Consider approval of an award of bid with Zion Engineering for replacement boilers at the St. George Police Station.
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: This item is to consider award of a contract to replace two boilers at the St. George Police Station to Zion Engineering in the amount of $121,226.21. The two boilers at the St. George Police Station are 30 years old. One recently failed and the other one is in need of immediate replacement. Staff went out for bids and received two bids back. The low bid was received from Zion Engineering. Staff recommends award of the contract to Zion Engineering in the amount of $121,226.21.
c. Consider approval to purchase custom playground on state contract from Lucky Dog Recreation for Boots-Cox Family Park.
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: This item is to consider approval of the purchase of playground equipment for the Boots-Cox Family Park from Lucky Dog Recreation through state contract in the amount of $377,081.26. The existing playground at the Boots-Cox Family park is at the end of life and in need of replacement. This project was included as part of the 2023 Trails, Parks and Recreation General Obligation Bond. Staff recommends approval of the purchase from Lucky Dog Recreation in the amount of $377,081.26.
d. Consider approval of purchasing roller hockey rink boards via cooperative contract with Athletica Sport Systems for the JC Snow Park Roller Hockey project.
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: This proposed purchase is to provide new roller hockey rink boards and goals for the JC Snow Park Roller Hockey project. This is for materials and installation for only one new rink. The proposed materials include 42-inch boards, fencing, penalty boxes, players boxes, players benches, timekeeper's box, timekeeper's table, gates, hardware, and goals. The cooperative contract is through Sourcewell - Athletica Contract #120320. Staff recommends approval of the purchase in the amount of $147,570.
e. Consider approval of a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with Civil Science Infrastructure, Inc. for construction phase services for the SR-7 Active Transportation Path.
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: Civil Science recently completed the civil design portion of the construction documents for the SR-7 Active Transportation Path and now the project is about to start construction. On October 16, 2025, City Council approved the construction bid for the project to Suncore Construction and Materials. The SR-7 Active Transportation Path is six miles of a 12-foot-wide multi-use trail in St. George and Hurricane. The St. George trail segment is on the City's Park & Trail Master Plan, St. George Active Transportation Plan, and is also part of the UDOT SR-7 Active Transportation Plan. This proposed PSA with Civil Science is to provide construction phase services for the SR-7 Active Transportation Path in the amount of $158,500. Staff recommends approval.
f. Consider approval of a Reimbursement Agreement for the 1100 West Sewer Line Extension project.
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: The 100 West Street area is part of the original Bowler, Ence, & Marsh subdivision was constructed in 1969, prior to the sanitary sewer being available. The homes in this area are on private septic systems, which are nearing their useful life. In the past, the City has entered into agreements with residents in certain areas where sewer service is not available to participate in the cost of extending sewer services to the area.
g. Consider approval of Reimbursement Agreement with Quality Excavation for upsizing of water lines in the Desert Canyons area.
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: The City's Culinary Water and Secondary Irrigation Master Plans have identified the need of large diameter waterlines within the Desert Canyons development to meet the future demands of development through the South Block area of the City. In the past, the City has reimbursed developers for the cost of upsizing waterlines within their developments as the developments are constructed. Staff recommends approval.
h. Consider approval of Task #9 for the Air Traffic Control Tower Minimum Equipment List (MEL) Design & CM.
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: In support of the new Airport Traffic Control Tower (ATCT), which is currently scheduled to be completed in December, 2026, furniture and air traffic control equipment are required by the FAA to support Air Traffic Operations, this project includes the professional design services supporting the new furniture, equipment, associated services, and the preparation of documents related to the relocation of limited FAA Equipment. Staff recommends approval.
i. Consider approval of a fee waiver for the Desert Hills High School Fundraiser Pickleball Tournament.
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: Desert Hills High School Student Council has requested the use of City pickleball courts to host a fundraising tournament as part of their annual Gold Rush Christmas Fundraiser Program. This year, the program aims to support a family in our community and is being organized by Student Council member John Cottam. Staff recommends approval.
4. Public hearing concerning compensation increases for executive municipal officers as determined by the city's annual compensation study.
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: The City conducts a compensation study each year to ensure our competitiveness with the municipal market within Utah. This study is critical in helping the city attract and retain qualified and skilled employees to provide consistent and effective delivery of services for our residents, businesses and visitors to the community. Effective May 1, 2024, the state legislature approved SB 91 which requires a public hearing to be held on the compensation increases determined as part of the city's annual compensation study prior to including these increases within the city's budget for municipal officers. Staff recommends holding the public hearing. No action is required.
5. Public hearing and consideration of Resolution No. 2025-027R to review and approve amendments to the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget.
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: State statute requires a public hearing when changes are requested to the City's budget. Staff typically bring budget openings forward to the City Council for consideration on a quarterly basis based on changes that occur during the fiscal year. Staff recommends taking public comment and approval of the resolution.
6. Public hearing and consideration of Ordinance No. 2025-100 vacating a municipal utility easement located at the rear of Lots 16, 17, 18, 19, and 20 of the Banded Ridge Subdivision.
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: The homeowners of the lots listed herein have encroached onto property that was conveyed to the City by Quality Development. The City has agreed to deed the encroached areas back to Quality Development, who has applied for a subdivision amendment to incorporate the deeded parcels into the respective lots. The Joint Utilities Commission recommended approval.
7. Consider approval Resolution No. 2025-028R authorizing a gas supply contract with the Public Energy Authority of Kentucky (PEAK) to participate in a prepaid natural gas program with BP Energy Company and acknowledging PEAK's related bond issuance.
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: The City is proposing to source a portion of its long-term natural gas needs through a 'prepaid' program administered by PEAK, with gas supplied by BP Energy Company (BPEC). Under this structure, PEAK issues tax-exempt bonds and prepays BPEC for future gas deliveries; St. George then purchases gas from PEAK under a NAESB contract at a stated per-MMBtu discount. The draft confirmation sets a delivery window beginning May 1, 2026, through September 30, 2034, with automatic one-year renewals thereafter; the City pays the discounted contract price for delivered quantities each month. The City is not issuing debt and has no financial liability for PEAK's bonds; our obligations are limited to taking and paying for gas under the NAESB terms.
8. Consider approval of a Hillside Development Permit for a modification to the approved location of the rock fall hazard line on approximately 0.23 acres located on the open space south of the existing Banded Ridge Subdivision. (Case No. 2025-HS-009 - Banded Ridge Hillside Revision)
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: The proposal is a hillside development permit for the open space directly south of Banded Ridge subdivision. The applicant is asking for a modification for the location of the rock fall runoff line based on a more in depth analysis performed by AGEC. At their meeting held on November 18, 2025, the Planning Commission recommended approval with conditions, with a vote of 7-0.
9. Consider approval of Ordinance No. 2025-101 amending the City's General Plan by adding a Water Use and Preservation Element to the General Plan. (Case No. 2025-GPA-016)
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: In 2022, Utah State Legislature recognized the need to address the state's water use practices and required that each municipal General Plan includes a water use and preservation element to address water capacity, water use, and the effect that different land development could have on the water supply and availability. At their meeting held on November 18, 2025, the Planning Commission recommended approval.
10. Consider approval of Ordinance No. 2025-102 amending the Atkinville Interchange Zone Plan PD-C (Planned Development Commercial) zone on approximately 0.81 acres located on the southwest corner of Pioneer Road and Bluegrass Way. (Case No. 2025-PDA-031 - Utah First Credit Union - Sun River)
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: The proposal is for a financial institution. The underlying general plan is PD (Planned Development). At their meeting held on November 18, 2025, the Planning Commission held a public hearing, and recommended approval with conditions, with a vote of 6-0; there were no public comments.
11. Consider approval of Ordinance No. 2025-103 amending the City Zoning Map by changing the zone from C-3 (General Commercial), RE-37.5 (Residential Estates, 37,500 ft² minimum lot size), R-3 (Residential, multi-family) to PD-C (Planned Development Commercial) on approximately 1.0 acre located at southeast of 1050 North and 1020 West. (Case No. 2025-ZC-016 - 1037 W 1050 N Zone Change)
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: The applicant made an application to change the zoning on the property to C-3. After the Planning Commission hearing and prior to review by the City Council, the applicant amended their application rezone the property to PD-C (Planned Development Commercial) instead. On November 18, 2025, Planning Commission held a public hearing on the request and received three public comments asking to not change the zoning. The Planning Commission discussed the case and recommended approval Zone Change as proposed by the applicant with a 7-0 vote.
12. Consider approval of Ordinance No. 2025-104 amending the City Zoning Map by changing the zone from C-3 (General Commercial) to PD-C (Planned Development Commercial) on approximately 1.86 acres located at 559 East St. George Boulevard (Case No. 2025-ZC-018 - St. George Downtown Hyatt)
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: The underlying general plan is Downtown Connected Corridor with the adjacent zoning of MH-6 (Mobile Home minimum of 6,000 sq. ft. lots) and C-3 (General Commercial). At their meeting held on October 28, 2025 the Planning Commission held a public hearing, no public comments were made. They forwarded a positive recommendation with a 6-0 vote including that the height is increased to allow the additional height as requested by the applicant and as shown in the staff report with the following conditions: 1. The applicant must combine the lots before the site can be approved. 2. A 15-foot landscape strip must be provided along the right of way on 600 East. 3. The use list be changed to only include Bar Establishment, Restaurant, Hotel/Motel.
13. Consider approval of Ordinance No. 2025-105 amending the City Zoning Map by changing the zone from C-4 (Central Business District ) to PD-MU (Planned Development Mixed Use) on approximately 3.76 acres located at the northwest and northeast corners of St. George Boulevard and 100 West Street (Case No. 2025-ZC-019 - First West)
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: The underlying general plan is Downtown Lively with the adjacent zoning of C-4 (Central Business District), PD-C (Planned Development Commercial), and A-P (Administrative Professional). At their meeting held on October 28, 2025, the Planning Commission held a public hearing, and recommended approval with the increased heights requested by the applicant with a vote of 6-0. There was one public comment regarding overflow parking on the public streets from Ancestor Square.
14. Consider approval of Ordinance No. 2025-106 amending the City Zoning Map by changing the zone from C-4 (Central Business District ) to PD-MU (Planned Development Mixed Use) on approximately 1.28 acres located at 311 West St George Boulevard. (Case No. 2025-ZC-020 - 311 West Mixed Use)
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: The underlying general plan is Downtown Connected Corridor with the adjacent zoning of C-4 (Central Business District) and C-3 (General Commercial). At their meeting held on November 18, 2025, the Planning Commission held a public hearing and recommended approval with a 5-0 vote.
15. Consider approval of Ordinance No. 2025-107 amending portions of Title 10 of City Code and modifying the TNZ Design Manual as it pertains to setbacks along alleyways and frontage on open space. (Case No. 2025-ZRA-012 - Alley Setbacks)
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: In 2023, a code change to the St. George city code was approved which increased the setback between an alleyway and a garage from 5' to 25'. This was done as a larger change to sections of city code. Staff recently received an application from SUHBA (Southern Utah Home Builders Association) requesting a Zoning Regulation Amendment in order to revise the requirement for alley loaded garages to maintain a 20-foot setback between the alley and garage. Planning Commission held a public hearing on October 28, 2025, to receive comments on the proposed changes to Title 10. No public comment was received and after discussion, they recommend approval of the changes as presented with a 5-1 vote.
16. Consider approval of Ordinance No. 2025-108 amending City Code Title 1, Chapter 13 Disposal of City-Owned Real Property, to add a paragraph titled '1-13-6: Disposal of Police Department-Owned Firearms'
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: The Police Department has historically presented and currently presents a retiring officer with their firearm upon retirement from the City. While not universal, it is common practice in police departments throughout Utah and the United States. Staff recommends approval.
17. Appointments to Boards and Commissions of the City.
18. Reports from Mayor, Councilmembers, and City Manager.
19. 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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