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Blanding

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City Council Minutes 1.27.2026

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Meeting

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January 27, 2026 07:00 PM

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CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA Mayor Trevor Olsen Mayor Pro-Tempore Charlie Taylor Council Member Kellen Nielson Council Member Chris Ewald Council Member Jesse Grover Council Member Chad Moses January 27, 2026 7:00 PM City Council Meeting 50 West 100 South Street, Blanding Utah 84511 Meetings live streamed when available at: https://meet.google.com/ksn-wsxi-zea POLICY MEETING Call to Order Roll Call A Prayer was offered by Councilmember Moses The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all in attendance. Consent Agenda & City Council Minutes Approval - January 13th, 2026 Councilmember Ewald made a motion to approve the consent agenda (taking out resolution 1-27-2026-1, because we are not prepared for that as the school district did not get back to us on this matter) and minutes from January 13 , 2026. Councilmember Moses seconded the motion. Mayor Olsen repeated the motion and asked for discussion or questions. Hearing none, he called for a vote. Those voting aye: Councilmember Taylor Councilmember Nielson Councilmember Grover Councilmember Ewald Councilmember Moses Those voting nay: None Constituting all members thereof, Mayor Olsen declared the motion carried. Approval of CDBG Minutes from First Public Hearing Councilmember Ewald made a motion to approve the minutes from the first CDBG public hearing. Councilmember Taylor seconded the motion. Mayor Olsen repeated the motion and asked for discussion or questions. Hearing none, he called for a vote. Those voting aye: Councilmember Taylor Councilmember Nielson Councilmember Grover Councilmember Ewald Councilmember Moses Those voting nay: None Constituting all members thereof, Mayor Olsen declared the motion carried. Declaration of Conflicts of Interest - None Public Input Dan Hurst was present and spoke to the council regarding a potential project to build approximately 10 affordable tiny homes on a one-acre rental property north of town, which is currently outside city limits. The developer was seeking council feedback before investing significant time, as they would require the property to be annexed to receive city services and desired to be annexed in as the type of development they planned. It was determined that the land in question is near the nursing home. Mr. Hurst was encouraged to research the city's current codes and ordinances. There was some discussion on what this type of development would fall under. Mr. Redd clarified that parcels annexed into the city automatically adopt the zoning prescribed in the general plan, which for this area was likely R2. Mr. Redd also discussed the possibility of using a restrictive covenant deed for properties close to city limits, allowing them to hook onto utilities while agreeing to future annexation and adhering to city building standards rather than county standards. Council members expressed support for the development but reiterated that the process must begin with planning and zoning to ensure compliance with city rules Reports Mayor The Mayor thanked Council Member Erik Grover for his dedicated service, particularly his efforts related to water and property rights. Councilmember Taylor thanked him as well and expressed his appreciation for all he has done for the city and stated he will likely be called on in the future for questions and opinions. He was presented with a plaque and gift from the city. City Council None Pratt Redd - City Manager Report Mr. Redd reported that the Community Development Block Grant paperwork was finalized and will be submitted this evening, noting that the community is approved for another five years through 2030, with potentially half a million dollars in funding available for projects such as fire safety equipment and parks and recreation facilities. The youth city council helped with a low/moderate income survey. Mr. Redd reported that an environmental study for the boat ramp up at Recapture reservoir was approved, and the next steps involve putting the project out to bid with Jones & DeMille to construct a concrete boat ramp. They noted the funding for the boat ramp is secured by the DWR. Mr. Redd stated that the code for the manufactured home community has been emailed to the council for review and will be discussed in a February work session, with the goal of implementing it before April. Staff quickly addressed a graffiti incident over the weekend and the police are now working on the case. Patrick Parsons - Monthly Water & Public Works Report Mr. Parsons presented the water report for December, noting that reservoir levels were hovering in the typical average range, with Starvation at 30%, Fourth Reservoir at 64%, and Third Reservoir at 58%. Precipitation accumulation was above average at 11.6 inches. However, Mr. Parsons highlighted that the snow depth was low due to above-average temperatures, meaning storms had not resulted in accumulated snowpack, which is the ideal way for the city to accumulate water. Mr. Parsons reported that the crack seal project is wrapping up, and data from the AI shows it is effectively extending the life of the roads. Work is also beginning on Main Street for the UDOT curb and gutter project, with Dayzie Concrete performing prep work and demo. Taylor Francom - Monthly Airport & Building Reports New permits issued 1 Permits Commercial Inspections Completed 8 Inspections completed 5 Residential 3 Commercial Notes: Active issued permits-24 Mr. Francom provided the monthly report, noting that the fence project is nearing completion, with only gates and some bottom skirting left to finish. They confirmed that incidents of animals getting stuck inside the fence were rare. Discussion Items Councilmember Taylor brought up a community safety concern regarding youth after dark, kicking doors in the city, emphasizing that this behavior is not tolerated and may be enforceable with the curfew law. They noted that colder weather seemed to have temporarily alleviated the issue but urged parents to talk to their children. Personnel Policy Modifications Mr. Redd introduced the discussion item on personal policy modifications, which aims to update and simplify the 75-page document. Proposed changes include clarifying responsibilities, such as designating the city manager and applicable department manager for job postings, which was previously assigned to 'the mayor or designate.' Mr. Redd also noted the need to update payment descriptions from 'monthly' to 'every 28 days' and simplify lengthy sections like the four-page drug and alcohol policy, with the overall goal of creating one concise, updated document for staff. Closed Session Councilmember Nielson made a motion to go into closed session to discuss property. Councilmember Taylor seconded the motion. Mayor Olsen repeated the motion. He asked for discussion or questions. Hearing none, he called for a vote. Those voting aye: Councilmember Taylor Councilmember Grover Councilmember Nielson Councilmember Ewald Councilmember Moses Those voting nay: None Constituting all members thereof, Mayor Olsen declared the motion carried. Adjournment Councilmember Ewald made a motion to adjourn. Councilmember Taylor seconded the motion. Mayor Olsen repeated the motion and asked for discussion or questions, hearing none, he called for a vote. Those voting aye: Councilmember Taylor Councilmember Grover Councilmember Nielson Councilmember Ewald Councilmember Moses Those voting nay: None Constituting all members thereof, Mayor Olsen declared the motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 8:00pm

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50 W 100 S
Blanding, UT 84511
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Pratt Redd

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predd@blanding-ut.gov

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February 18, 2026 02:27 PM

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