EPHRAIM CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Council Chambers - Ephraim City Hall
5 South Main, Ephraim, Utah
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
7:00 PM
Today's meeting will be held in person in the Council Chambers and is open to the public. Members of the press and public are also invited to view this meeting live on YouTube.
To participate in the public comment period or any scheduled public hearings, please email
cmaudsley@ephraim.gov before 3:00 PM on the day of the meeting.
Live Stream on YouTube at 7:00 P.M.
https://www.youtube.com/@EphraimCityUtah/streams
7:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
1) ROLL CALL
2) PRAYER OR THOUGHT
3) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Members of the public may address the Council on items related to City business or the current agenda. A comment form must be submitted to the Mayor prior to the meeting. Comments are limited to three minutes per person. The Council cannot take action during this portion of the meeting but may respond briefly, refer the matter to staff, or place it on a future agenda. Please state your name and city of residence for the record.
I. Public Hearings and Related Action
A. Public hearing regarding proposed increases to water and sewer utility rates. (Jon Knudsen & Jeff Jensen)
1. ECO 26-08 Consideration and possible adoption of an ordinance amending the Ephraim City Consolidated Fee Schedule, including adjustments to water and sewer utility rates as well as other department fees. (Jon Knudsen)
II. Presentations
A. Meet the New Miss Ephraim and Attendants (Adelie Douglas, Sierra Curtis, Alexa Ogden)
B. Presentation of CCA Christensen Artwork (Julie Lund)
C. Presentation of the City's Fraud Risk Assessment. (Jon Knudsen)
III. Consent Items
A. Ratification of Warrant Register between May 1, 2026, and May 15, 2026
B. Approval of April 29, 2026 and May 6, 2026, City Council Meeting Minutes
IV. Action Agenda
A. ECO 26-04 Consideration and possible adoption of an ordinance amending Ephraim City Code regarding the frequency of required fire inspections. (Jeff Hermansen)
B. Consideration and possible approval of a Conditional Use Permit application submitted by Antonio Jimenez for construction of a duplex at approximately 150 South 200 West. (Megan Spurling)
C. ECO 26-06 Green Space and Amenities Ordinances for Multi-Family Developments- Consideration and possible adoption of an ordinance amending Ephraim City Code regarding green space and amenity requirements for multi-family developments. (Megan Spurling)
D. ECO 26-07 Short Term Rental Ordinance- Consideration and possible adoption of an ordinance amending Ephraim City Code regarding short-term rental requirements. (Megan Spurling)
E. ECO 26-09 Consideration and possible adoption of an ordinance establishing a Water and Sewer Assistance Program for qualifying utility customers. (Katie Witt)
V. City Manager Report
A. Splash Pad Schedule
CLOSED SESSION
The City Council may vote to discuss matters in a closed session for reasons allowed by law, including, but not limited to, the provisions of Utah Code § 52-4-205 of the Open and Public Meetings Act, and for attorney-client matters that are privileged pursuant to Utah Code § 78B-1-137.
ADJOURNMENT
In Accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) this facility is wheelchair accessible and handicap parking is available. Request for accommodations and interpretive services must be made three (3) working days prior to the meeting. Please contact the city office at 283-4631 for information or assistance.
CERTIFICATE OF POSTING
I, the undersigned duly appointed City Recorder for Ephraim City, hereby certify that the above notice and agenda were posted in accordance with the Utah Open and Public Meetings Act on the 18th day of April 2026.
Notice was posted:
- On the Utah Public Notice Website;
- On the Ephraim City website (ephraim.gov); and
- At a physical location at Ephraim City offices, a place reasonably accessible
to the public.
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Candice Maudsley
Ephraim City Recorder
Notice of Special Accommodations (ADA)
This facility is wheelchair accessible and handicap parking is available. Request for accommodations and interpretive services must be made three (3) working days prior to the meeting. Please contact the city office at 283-4631 for information or assistance.
Notice of Electronic or Telephone Participation
NA
Other Information
The City Council may vote to discuss certain matters in Closed Session pursuant to Utah Code annotated 52-4-5.