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Municipality

Entity

Panguitch

Public Body

Panguitch City Council

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Notice Title

Panguitch City Council Minutes, January 13, 2026

Notice Type(s)

Meeting

Event Start Date & Time

January 13, 2026 05:30 PM

Description/Agenda

PANGUITCH CITY COUNCIL MINUTES PANGUITCH CITY OFFICE CONFERENCE ROOM, 25 S 200 E PANGUITCH, UTAH 84759 January 13, 2026, 5:30 PM Those present at the City Council meeting were Mayor Kim Soper, City Manager Mat Houston, City Recorder Tyrissa Howell, City Attorney Barry Huntington, and Council Members David Dodds, Cindy Stewart, Tracy Wright, James Kinsey, and Mike Sarles. Others present were Paul Dastrup, Lane Mecham, and John Dodds. The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m. OPENING CEREMONY Council Member Cindy Stewart conducted the opening ceremony. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA Mike Sarles moved, seconded by Tracy Wright, to adopt the agenda. The motion passed with all in favor. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES James Kinsey moved, seconded by Tracy Wright, to approve the minutes. The motion passed with all in favor. MIDDLE SCHOOL/CITY SHOP - LANE MECHAM Lane Mecham spoke with the City Council about acquiring some properties from Panguitch City. The school district is building a new high school at 400 East and 100 South. They would like the back 55 feet of the Panguitch City Yard. There was also talk of the school district taking the entire City Yard, the City office, and the BIC building in exchange for the school district building. The City Council will take a look at the school district building. This item will be on the next agenda. 2026 CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATES Mike Sarles moved, seconded by Cindy Stewart, to approve the 2026 City Council Meeting dates. The motion passed with all in favor. 2026 PANGUITCH CITY HOLIDAY SCHEDULE Tracy Wright moved, seconded by Mike Sarles, to approve the 2026 Holiday Schedule for Panguitch City. The motion passed with all in favor. 2026 CITY COUNCIL ASSIGNMENTS Cindy Stewart moved, seconded by James Kinsey, to approve the 2026 City Council Assignments. The motion passed with all in favor. SIGNAGE - ZIONS BANK James Kinsey moved, seconded by Tracy Wright, to approve the signage for Zions Bank. The motion passed with all in favor. HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE A committee needs to be formed for historical preservation. The council will think about potential members and discuss it further at the next council meeting. DEPARTMENT REPORTS Planning and Zoning - The council felt that the committee could use some training on their job and the new code when it is finalized. BIC building - The final test results are pending comments from the City Council, after which they will be finalized and submitted. Code Enforcement - Council Member James Kinsey had a discussion with Sheriff Eric Houston on code enforcement. He would also like to send letters to property owners who need to get their city right-of-way cleaned up. Prison - The county is looking into expanding the inmate facility. Springs -The Forrest Service will be burning the burn piles at the springs. Tax incentives - Stewart Clawson would like to speak with the City Council regarding tax incentives. ADJOURNMANT David Dodds moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:36 PM. __________________________________ ________________________________ Kim Soper, Mayor Tyrissa Howell, City Recorder

Notice of Special Accommodations (ADA)

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: The City of Panguitch will make efforts to provide reasonable accommodations to disabled members of the public in accessing City programs. Please contact Mat Houston Panguitch City office at least 24 hours in advance if you have special needs. Anyone who wishes to offer a prayer or thought in the opening ceremony at City Council is welcome to do so by calling City Manager Mat Houston at 435-676-8585 to schedule an appointment. **Items may not be covered in order listed. Panguitch City is an equal opportunity employer.**

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Meeting Information

Meeting Location

25 S 200 E
Panguitch, UT 84759
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Contact Name

Tyrissa Howell

Contact Email

tyrissa.howell@panguitch.com

Contact Phone

(435)676-8585

Notice Posting Details

Notice Posted On

January 28, 2026 12:58 PM

Notice Last Edited On

January 28, 2026 12:58 PM

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