NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
TO THE PUBLIC AND RESIDENTS OF VERNAL CITY: Notice is hereby given that the VERNAL CITY COUNCIL will hold a regular meeting on May 20, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. in the Vernal City Council Chambers at 374 East Main St, Vernal, Utah.
A G E N D A
OPENING CEREMONY
Invocation or uplifting thought
Pledge of Allegiance
STANDING BUSINESS
Approval of the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting held May 6, 2026
PUBLIC BUSINESS
Introduction of new Code Enforcement Officer, Brian Blevins - Braeden Christofferson
Ashley Regional Medical Center's Community Benefit Report - Alan Olive
Update on the Victim Advocacy Grant - Kim Rooks
POLICY AND LEGISLATION
Consider the approval of a Cooperative Agreement between the Utah Division of Forestry, Fire, and State Lands and Vernal City - Corey Auger
Consider the approval of Ordinance No. 2026-14 Amending the Vernal City Water Rates and Rate Structure - Keith Despain
Consider the approval of the Aesterra Contract - Keith Despain
Consider the approval of the Aquahawk Contract - Keith Despain
Consider the approval of the Vernal City medical insurance renewal with Select Health - Quinn Bennion
Consider approval of an agreement with UDOT for Vernal Safe Routes to School FY27 (Project Number F-LC47(21)) - Keith Despain
Discussion regarding political speech on Vernal City property and potential changes to the Vernal City Municipal Code Section 16.28.080- Michael Harrington
STAFF REPORTS
CLOSED SESSION
By motion of the Vernal City Council, pursuant to Utah State Code Title 52, Chapter 4, sections 204 and 205, the City Council may vote to hold a closed session for any of the purposes identified in that chapter.
ADJOURN
NOTE: Supporting documentation for this meeting can be found by visiting the Vernal City website at www.vernal.gov and in the Utah Public Notice Website www.utah.gov/pmn
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations during this meeting should notify Sara Bell, City Recorder, at 374 East Main, Vernal, Utah 84078 or phone (435)789-2255 at least three days before the meeting. The order of agenda items may change to accommodate the needs of the City Council, staff, and/or public.
Notice of Special Accommodations (ADA)
NOTE: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations during this meeting should notify Sara Bell at 374 East Main, Vernal, Utah 84078, telephone: 789-2255.