CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
Mayor Trevor Olsen
Mayor Pro-Tempore Charlie Taylor
Council Member Chris Ewald
Council Member Kellen Nielson
Council Member Chad Moses
Council Member Jesse Grover
May 12, 2026 6:00 PM - Work Session
May 12, 2026 7:00 PM City Council Meeting
50 West 100 South Street,
Blanding Utah 84511
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Notice is hereby given that the City Council of Blanding, Utah will hold a Regular Council Meeting
on May 12, 2026 at 7:00 pm at the City Office, located at 50 W. 100 S.
Work Session
1. FY 2027 Budget Discussion - General/Enterprise Funds - Own Documents
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 & City Council Minutes Approval - 04.28.2026 Meeting - Pg. 03
6. Declaration of Conflicts of Interest
Public Input
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.
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.
Reports
1. Mayor
2. City Council
3. Pratt Redd
a. City Manager Report
b. Court Report - Pg. 09
4. James Francom
a. Monthly Finance Director Report - Pg. 12
50 W 100 SOUTH BLANDING, UTAH 84511 435-678-2791 cityoffice@blanding-ut.gov
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5. Police Chief JJ Bradford
a. Monthly Police Report - Pg. 31
6. Ben Muhlestein
a. Monthly Community Development Director Report - Pg. 35
Discussion Items
1. Blanding Elementary School - Steve Francom
2. B3 Project Update - Bill, Tyler & Kendall
3. Shared Use Facility Updates - Pg. 36
4. Walking Trail Surface Proposal - Pg. 50
Business Items
1. Resolution 05-12-2026-1 Approving Change Order #001 with Phillips & Co Construction
- Pg. 53
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.
Notice of Electronic or Telephone Participation
One or more Council Members may partcipate electronically.