NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ST. GEORGE,
WASHINGTON COUNTY, UTAH
Public Notice
Public notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of St. George, Washington County, Utah, will hold a regular meeting in the City Council Chambers at the St. George City Hall located at 61 South Main Street, St. George, Utah, on Thursday, July 2, 2026, commencing at 5:00 p.m.
The agenda for the meeting is as follows:
Call to Order
Invocation
Flag Salute
1. Mayor's recognitions, proclamations, and updates.
a. Recognize resident Lyla Minor.
2. Comments from the public.
The Open Comment Period provides an opportunity for residents to share ideas, concerns, and feedback with the Mayor and City Council on matters related to City business.
The Mayor and City Council strongly encourage public participation and value hearing from the community. Community feedback plays an important role in shaping priorities, informing decision-making, and strengthening local government.
Comments pertaining to an agenda item that includes a public hearing, or public input should be given as that item is being discussed during the meeting.
Members of the public who wish to comment will be given a limit of three (3) minutes per person. The Mayor and City Council will not respond to comments or questions but will take the comments into consideration for possible discussion at another time.
Rules for making comments:
- You must be a resident of the City of St. George.
- Public input shall not be allowed on any agenda item or pending land use application.
- Comments should relate to City business.
- Speakers shall be courteous and show respect. Comments shall not include obscene or profane language, nor contain attacks on any individual.
Written comments may be submitted anytime to the City Recorder at 61 South Main Street, St. George, UT 84770 or publiccomments@sgcityutah.gov.
3. Consent Calendar.
a. Consider approval to award bid to TrueNorth Steel for the George Washington Pedestrian bridge.
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: This item is to award a bid to provide a 95-foot span, 10-foot wide, prefabricated pedestrian bridge for the Virgin River South Trail crossing over the future George Washington Boulevard at approximately 900 East. The City requested bids and two bids were received back. TrueNorth Steel is the low bidder in the amount of $157,298. Staff recommends approval.
b. Consider approval to award bid to JP Excavating, Inc. for the Roadway Improvements at various locations (3430 East, Ezra Drive).
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: This item is for roadway improvements at multiple locations to improve safety and drainage. The city requested bids and a total of five bids were received back. Of the five bids received, three bids were considered non-responsive as required information in bid had not been submitted. The apparent low bid was from JP Excavating, Inc in the amount of $462,322.62. Staff recommends award to JP Excavating, Inc. in the amount of $462,322,62.
c. Consider approval of award of bid to Caliber Contractor, LLC for construction of Lizard Wash Park.
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: This item is to award a bid to construct a 12-acre community park in the Desert Color area of the City to Caliber Contractor, LLC in the amount of $3,212,532.75. The Lizard Wash Park will include trails, restrooms, pavilions, parking lot, pedestrian bridge, large playground, bike park features, pickleball courts, sand volleyball court, and an open turf area. Formal bids were requested and the City received six bids. The low bid was received from Caliber Contractor, LLC in the amount of $3,212,532.75 which includes the Base Bid plus two Alternate Bids. The Lizard Wash Park is included in the FY 2027 Business Plan, is a 2023 Trails, Parks and Recreation G.O. Bond project, and is on the City's Master Plan. Staff recommends approval.
d. Consider approval of purchasing two pavilions via state contract with PlaySpace Designs for Lizard Wash Park.
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: This proposed purchase is to provide two pavilions for Lizard Wash Park. This purchase will include materials and delivery. One of the proposed pavilions is 30X50 and the second is 30X30. Both will be entirely made of steel. Staff received a quote from PlaySpace Designs via state contract for this purchase in the amount of $153,792.50. The Lizard Wash Park is included in the FY 2027 Business Plan, is a 2023 Trails, Parks and Recreation G.O. Bond project, and is on the City's Master Plan. Staff recommends approval.
e. Consider approval of purchasing playground equipment via state contract with PlaySpace Designs for Lizard Wash Park.
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: This proposed purchase is to provide new playground equipment for Lizard Wash Park and is for materials, surfacing, and delivery. The proposed playground equipment includes a custom spiral tower with slides, various spinners, various swings, rope playground equipment and shade structures. Surfacing will be wood fiber (wood chips). Staff received a quote from PlaySpace Designs via state contract for this purchase in the amount of $540,045.76. The Lizard Wash Park is included in the FY 2027 Business Plan, is a 2023 Trails, Parks and Recreation G.O. Bond project, and is on the City's Master Plan. Staff recommends approval.
f. Consider approval of the purchase of a 2026 Freightliner 10-ton Boom Truck for the Water Services Department.
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: This item is for the purchase of a 2026 Freightliner 10-ton Boom Truck for the Water Services Department. This is a replacement of an existing 1987 Digger/Crane Truck that is past its useful life. This equipment is used to remove, replace, and maintain various large pumps and motors in the water distribution, irrigation, and wastewater divisions of the department. This piece of equipment is available from Custom Truck One Source through state contract in the amount of $291,287. Staff recommends approval.
g. Consider approval of a Professional Services Agreement with Alliance Consulting, LLC for construction phase services for Lizard Wash Park.
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: Alliance Consulting, LLC recently completed the civil design portion of the construction documents and bid phase for Lizard Wash Park and now the project is ready to move on to construction. This proposed PSA with Alliance Consulting, LLC is to provide construction phase services for Lizard Wash Park. The Lizard Wash Park is included in the FY 2027 Business Plan, is a 2023 Trails, Parks and Recreation G.O. Bond project, and is on the City's Master Plan. Staff recommends approval.
h. Consider approval of a Billboard Lease Agreement with the Utah Department of Transportation for the billboard located on the east side of I-15 at milepost 5.06560.
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: This is the city billboard. We had a lease agreement dating back to the 1970s with UDOT. UDOT has provided a lease for a ten year term for $0. The purpose of this billboard lease agreement is to continue city use of the billboard with a new lease. Staff recommends approval.
i. Consider approving the acceptance of a $100,000 grant award from the Utah Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice (CCJJ).
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: The Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice (CCJJ) has awarded the Washington County Drug Task Force $100,000 in FY2027 funding to be approved for use by the Police Department. This is an annual award to fund the Washington County Drug Task Force. A long-standing partnership exists among St. George City Police, WCDTF, and CCJJ, reflecting a history of grant funding used for various investigative and personnel costs critical to their mission. Without CCJJ's grant support, significant drug investigations, which have led to the seizure of thousands of pounds of illegal narcotics intended for community infiltration, would not be feasible. The CCJJ grant, which is competitive, awarded $100,000 to the city for the 2027 grant cycle. The required reporting metrics for the grant are evaluated annually and are well within the team's current investigative work. Staff recommends approval.
j. Consider approval of an agreement for the Sale of Real Property to Scott and Connie Wagstaff for city property deemed surplus at the south lot line of 1763 West Bridge Point Way (SG-6-2-26-4321) for 0.195 acres.
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: Mr. Wagstaff recently purchased property at 1763 West Bridge Point Way and is requesting to purchase 0.195 acres of adjacent city owned property, identified as SG-6-2-26-4321, located behind his lot. This area includes an existing concrete patio and landscaping. He is requesting the acquisition, so he can improve, maintain and make use of the existing concrete pad and landscaping. As part of the proposed transaction, Mr. Wagstaff has agreed to grant the city a 20-foot utility easement across the southern portion of the property being acquired. This easement will allow access for a future sewer line clearances and maintenance.
k. Consider approval of a fee waiver for the Dink with Dove Pickleball Tournament sponsored by the Dove Center, to be held February 26-27, 2027.
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: The City of St. George has partnered with the DOVE Center for the last 30 years to enhance community safety and wellbeing to thousands of St. George residents. The annual Dink with DOVE Pickleball Tournament creates a fun, inclusive community event that raises awareness for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. Funds raised through this tournament directly sustain DOVE Center's essential services, including housing, counseling, advocacy and prevention education for more than 1,400 individuals each year.
4. Consider approval of the St. George Arts Commission's RAP Tax art grants distribution list for FY2027.
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: Each year since the approval of RAP Tax, the St. George Arts Commission receives and reviews grant applications from local cultural non-profits. The St. George Arts Commission met on Thursday, May 28th, 2026 to discuss applications for RAP Tax Grants in the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The Commission received and reviewed 31 applications for funds this year, totaling $404,425 in requests and has recommended allocations totaling $250,000.
5. Consider approval of Resolution No. 2026-015R approving the form of a lease agreement with ZMFU II, Inc. for the purchase of new golf carts for city golf courses.
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: In January 2026 the City Golf Division advertised a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a new golf cart fleet for the four city courses. Of the two proposals received, Intermountain Golf Cars' proposal which includes a five-year lease of 262 new Lithium battery powered golf carts was reviewed and accepted. This lease agreement with Zion's Bank provides the financing for the new carts provided by Intermountain Golf Cars. The actual lease rate will lock in 30-days prior to closing which is expected to be July 2026.
6. Consider approval of a Hillside Development Permit to establish the location of the ridgeline on approximately 0.44 acres located on Lot 59 of South Rim at Foremaster. (Case No. 2026-HS-003 - South Rim at Foremaster Lot 59)
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: The applicant is requesting to establish the location of the ridgeline for South Rim at Foremaster Ridge Phase 3 lot 59. The applicant proposed a ridgeline location which he feels is more indicative of the actual ridgeline rather than the property line. The Hillside Review Board held a public meeting on the site to determine where the ridgeline is located. In the discussion, they came up with a line closer to the property line that they believed to be the ridgeline location. The revised proposed ridgeline as determined by the Hillside Review Board is attached as Exhibit 'D' of the staff report. After hearing the request, The Planning Commission had questions and determined to see the site. After gathering at the site and discussing further in their public meeting ultimately voted 5-2 to follow the applicant's original requested location.
7. Consider approval of Ordinance No. 2026-051 amending the White Dome Commercial PD-C (Planned Development Commercial) zone on approximately 3.29 acres generally located east of River Road on White Dome Drive. (Case No. 2026-PDA-014 - White Dome Commercial Center Phase 1)
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: This proposal is to approve a site plan and elevations for two medical office buildings in the White Dome Commercial PD-C (Planned Development Commercial). The underlying general plan is COM (Commercial). At their meeting held on June 9, 2026, the Planning Commission held a public hearing and recommended approval with a unanimous vote of 6-0; there were no public comments.
8. Consider approval of Ordinance No. 2026-052 amending the Riverfront Medical Center Planned Development Commercial zone on approximately 1.28 acres located at 585 East Riverside Drive. (Case No. 2026-PDA-015 - Riverfront Medical Center Phase III)
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: The proposal is for new office building which will complete the building medical office site. The underlying general plan is COM (Commercial). At their meeting held on June 9, 2026, the Planning Commission held a public hearing, and recommended approval with conditions, with a vote of 6-0; there were no public comments.
9. Consider approval of Ordinance No. 2026-053 amending the Sun River PD-R (Planned Development Residential) zone on approximately 3.24 acres generally located south of Angel Arch Drive and west of Pearl Vista Drive. (Case No. 2026-PDA-013 - Angel Arch Church Addition)
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: The proposal is for an approximately 3,600 sq. ft. addition to an existing religious facility. The underlying general plan is LDR (Low Density Residential). At their meeting held on June 9, 2026, the Planning Commission held a public hearing, and recommended approval with a 6-0 vote with no conditions. There were two public comment letters received, and no public comments were made at the meeting.
10. Consider approval of Ordinance No. 2026-054 amending the City Zoning Map by changing the zone from A-1 (Agricultural, 40,000 ft² minimum lot size) to RE-20 (Residential Estates, 20,000 ft² minimum lot size) on approximately 3.48 acres located on the northwest corner of 2450 South and 3210 East. (Case No. 2026-ZC-011 - Sullivan 2450 South)
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: The owner of the subject property wishes to develop the western three-quarters of the property into commercial development. However, in an attempt to provide a buffer between the commercial development and the larger homes to the east, he is proposing half acre lots. Planning Commission held a public hearing on June 9, 2026 and received no comments from the public. They recommend approval of the application with a 6-0 vote.
11. Consider approval of Ordinance No. 2026-055 amending the City Zoning Map by changing the zone from A-20 (Agricultural 20-acre lot minimum) to R-1 (Single-Family no minimum square footage, 40-foot minimum lot width/frontage) on approximately 55.03 acres generally located south of the Fort Pierce Wash, along the Utah-Arizona border in the far southeastern corner of the City of St. George. (Case No. 2026-ZC-010 - Desert Haven)
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: The underlying general plan is MDR (Medium Density Residential). With the adjacent zoning of A-20 (Agricultural 20-acre lot minimum) on the north, Arizona on the south, PD-R (Planned Development Residential) and A-20 (Agricultural 20-acre lot minimum) to the east, and Washington County to the west. At their meeting held on June 23, 2026, the Planning Commission held a public hearing and recommended approval with a unanimous vote of 7-0; there were no public comments.
12. Consider approval of Ordinance No. 2026-056 amending the City Zoning Map by changing the zone from RE-20 (Residential Estates 20,000 SF min lot size) to PD-R (Planned Development Residential) on approximately 1 acre generally located north of 1800 North and West of 2100 West. (Case No. 2026-ZC-008 - Dixie Downs 9 Townhomes)
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: The proposal is for a multi-family project consisting of 9 townhome units with a density of approximately 9 units per acre. At their meeting held on June 9, 2026, the Planning Commission held a public hearing and recommended approval with conditions, with a vote of 6-0. There were no public comments.
13. Appointments to Boards and Commissions of the City.
14. Reports from Mayor, Councilmembers, and City Manager.
15. Request a closed meeting to discuss litigation, security, property acquisition or sale or the character and professional competence or physical or mental health of an individual.
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Christina Fernandez, City Recorder Date
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