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, January 15, 2026, commencing at 5:00 p.m.
The agenda for the meeting is as follows:
Call to Order
Invocation
Flag Salute
1. Mayor's recognitions and updates.
2. Consent Calendar.
a. Consider approval to purchase two (2) public transit buses from Gillig.
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: This item is for the purchase of two public transit buses in the amount of $1,418,706 from Gillig through a cooperative contract with the State of Washington. The city currently operates 15 buses in the city fleet to provide service across 8 different routes within the community. These two buses have exceeded their useful life and are in need of replacement. The order time for the new buses is anticipated to be 18 months. This purchase is partially funded by a federal grant (80%) and the city portion (20%) will be funded through transit tax revenue. Staff recommends approval contingent upon approval of the associated budget amendment.
b. Consider approval to purchase a 9,000-lb telehandler for Energy Services.
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: Energy Services has been using an aging backhoe as a stop-gap for lifting and material handling. Replacing it with a purpose-built telehandler addresses the immediate work and ongoing daily unloading and maintenance tasks. Staff recommends approval of the purchase in the amount of $150,000.
c. Consider approval to award bid to Doug Hunt Construction for City Commons Storage Facility.
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: The purpose of this project is to convert the existing sallyport/garage of the City Commons building into a storage facility for the St. George Police Department. Staff recommends awarding the bid to Doug Hunt Construction in the amount of $619,893.
d. Consider approval of a Utility Reimbursement Agreement with UDOT for the Bluff Street Widening Project.
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: With the widening of the UDOT Bluff Street Project, some City-owned utility infrastructure will be impacted. UDOT will reimburse the City for a certain amount of the utility work that will need to be performed (estimated at $206,768.95). The City will also be paying UDOT for sewer and water upgrades which will be included in the project (estimated at $59,765.25). Staff recommends approval.
e. Approval of contract with GE Vernova for LM6000 Low-Pressure Turbine (LPT) Depot Repair.
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: The City operates two LM6000 aeroderivative gas turbine engines that provides critical peaking and reliability support for St. George's electric system. Following a December 2, 2025 borescope inspection on the Millcreek 1 (MC-1) unit and subsequent OEM evaluation MC-1 reported needed repairs. This contract with the service provider will allow the city to get the unit repaired and back in service as quickly as possible before the summer 2026 peak period. Staff recommends approval of the contract in the amount of $2,000,000.
f. Consider approval of a sole source purchase from Brent G. Theobald Construction, Inc of a structural steel package for the Slick Rock Substation.
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: This item is for the structural steel package for the planned Slick Rock Substation. The Slick Rock Substation is needed to serve area load growth and add redundancy for system reliability. Staff recommends approval of a sole source purchase with Brent G. Theobald Construction for the Slick Rock Substation structural steel package in the amount of $176,598.
g. Consider approval of a Professional Services Agreement with Point Consulting for the Terminal Expansion Project not to exceed the amount of $150,000.
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: This item is to consider approval of a professional services agreement with Point Consulting to serve as the city's project manager on the terminal expansion project. Point Consulting will act as the City's agent, consultant, and fiduciary, delivering comprehensive project management services for the Airport Terminal Expansion Project. The St. George Regional Airport Terminal expansion includes a significant remodel of the facility and the addition of 50,000 square feet that includes installing 5 new jet bridges and significant hold room space. Staff received qualifications from (3) firms and after review and interviews determined Point Consulting was the most qualified to provide these services. Services will be divided into two distinct phases: Phase 1 for design and development, and Phase 2 for construction, with the latter contingent upon securing necessary funding. Staff recommends approval of a professional service agreement with Point Consulting for the terminal expansion project in an amount not to exceed $150,000 for phase I services contingent upon approval of the associated budget amendment.
3. Presentation of the audited Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for Fiscal Year 2025.
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: Presentation by HintonBurdick CPA's & Advisors of the City's financial audit for fiscal year 2025.
4. Public hearing and consideration of Resolution No. 2026-001R 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.
5. Consider approval of Ordinance No. 2026-001 to amend the Green Valley Mall and Professional Plaza PD-C (Planned Development Commercial) permitted uses list, generally located at the corner of Valley View Drive and Dixie Drive. (Case No. 2025-PDA-032 - Green Valley Mall and Professional Plaza)
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: The Green Valley Mall and Professional Plaza PD-C (Planned Development Commercial) was approved in 1984. This proposal is to add the uses of 'Antique store', 'Furniture Sales (used)', and 'Thrift shop/secondhand store/consignment store (no outside storage and no drop-off of items during the hours the business is closed)' to the use list. The Planning Commission held a public hearing on December 09, 2025, and recommended approval of the application with a 6-0 vote and no conditions.
6. Consider approval of Ordinance No. 2026-002 amending the City Zoning Map by changing the zone from AVI (Airport Vicinity Industrial), ASBP (Airport Supporting Business Park), and OS (Open Space) to C-2 (Highway Commercial) on approximately 27 acres generally located directly north of Southern Parkway at approximately 2600 East. (Case No. 2025-ZC-021 - Desert Mesa Zone Change)
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: The applicant is proposing to change the subject property to C-2. On December 09, 2025, the Planning Commission held a public hearing and received no public comment. The Planning Commission recommended 6-0 to approve the zone change with one condition.
7. Consider approval of Ordinance No. 2026-003 amending the City Zoning Map by changing the zone from RE-12.5 (Residential Estates, 12,500 ft² minimum lot size) and G&G (Gravel and Grazing) to PD-TNZ (Planned Development Traditional Neighborhood Zone) on approximately 49.3 acres generally located on the east side of Highway 18 between 4100 North and 4400 North. (Case No. 2025-ZC-009 - Rusty Cliffs)
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: The subject property is approximately 49.30 acres in size and is located on the east side of Highway 18 between approximately 4200 - 4400 North and the majority is zoned RE-12.5 (Residential Estates, 12,500 ft² minimum lot size), though there is a small portion zoned G&G (Gravel & Grazing). The applicant is proposing to rezone the property to PD-TNZ (Planned Development Traditional Neighborhood Zone). The Planning Commission held a public hearing on the request on December 9, 2025 and received one public comment. The Planning Commission recommended approval of the application with a 6-0 vote with conditions..
8. Consider approval of a Conditional Use Permit for a new cell tower on an approximately 4,000 sq ft site located at approximately 1001 East White Dome Drive. (Case No. 2025-CUP-002 - Anthemnet/VZW White Dome Cell Tower CUP)
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: This application is for a conditional use permit for a new cell tower to be located at approximately 1001 East White Dome Drive. The Planning Commission discussed this item at their meeting on December 09, 2025 and recommend approval of the application with a 6-0 vote with conditions.
9. Appointments to Boards and Commissions of the City.
10. Reports from Mayor, Councilmembers, and City Manager.
11. 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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