Highland City Council Agenda ~ August 18, 2026
HIGHLAND CITY COUNCIL AGENDA TUESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2026
Highland City Council Chambers, 5400 West Civic Center Drive, Highland Utah 84003
VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION
YouTube Live: http://bit.ly/HC-youtube
Email comments prior to meeting: council@highlandut.gov
6:00 PM REGULAR SESSION Call to Order: Mayor Brittney P. Bills Invocation: Council Member Liz Rice Pledge of Allegiance: Council Member Kim Rodela Respect Statement: Mayor Brittney P. Bills
1.
UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC APPEARANCES Anyone may share information with the City Council. If your comments require a response, staff or an Elected Official will contact you. Please limit your comments to three minutes per person. Please state your name.
2.
PRESENTATIONS Items in this section are formal presentations by invited organizations or individuals. If further discussion is needed, it will be brought to the City Council on a future agenda.
a.
Mayor's Award - Brandon Balkman
Mayor Bills will present an award to Brandon Balkman for his efforts at the disc golf course at Beacon Hills Park.
b.
Mayor's Award - Brent & Sue Wallace
Mayor Bills will present an award to Brent and Sue Wallace for their service to beautify the community.
3.
CONSENT ITEMS Items on the consent agenda are of a routine nature. They are intended to be acted upon in one motion. Items on the consent agenda may be pulled for separate consideration.
a.
Approval of Meeting Minutes General City Management
Stephannie Cottle, City Recorder
July 21, 2026
b.
Ratification of Large Purchases General City Management
David Mortensen, Finance Director
The City Council will consider ratifying large purchases made in July, 2026.
c.
Designating a City Budget Officer General City Management
Stephannie Cottle, City Recorder
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The City Council will consider Mayor Bills' appointment of City Finance Director, David Mortensen, as the Budget Officer for Highland City.
d.
Library Board Appointment General City Management
Karen Liu, Library Director
The City Council will consider the Mayor's recommendation to appoint Rhett Weller to the Library Board.
4.
ACTION ITEMS Items in this section are to be acted upon individually by the City Council. A report will be given on these items.
a.
ORDINANCE: Nuisance Amendments Regarding Vehicle Storage Municipal Code Update (Legislative)
Rob Patterson, City Attorney/Planning & Zoning Administrator
The City Council will consider proposed amendments regarding nuisances to prohibit excessive parking and storage of dismantled or inoperable vehicles, unregistered or untitled vehicles, or vehicles not belonging to the property owner or occupant.
5.
EXPEDITED ITEMS Items in this section are to be acted upon individually by the City Council. These items have previously been discussed by the Council. No report will be given.
a.
ORDINANCE: Water-Wise Landcaping Ordinance - Maintaining Water-Wise Landscapes Development Code Update (Legislative)
Rob Patterson, City Attorney/Planning & Zoning Administrator
The City Council will consider additional amendments to the recently adopted water-wise landscaping standards related to the planning and maintenance of landscaping.
6.
DISCUSSION ITEMS Items in this section are for discussion, and include supplementary information in the packet. No final action will be taken.
a.
ACTION: Detached Accessory Dwelling Units (DADUs) - Size Land Use (Legislative)
Rob Patterson, City Attorney/Planning & Zoning Administrator
The City Council will discuss and give direction on desired regulations for detached ADU size regulations.
7.
COMMUNICATION ITEMS Items in this section are for notification and update. No final action will be taken.
a.
Sidewalk Prioritization and Future Budget Plans
Ryan Selee, Staff Engineer
b.
Resident Communication Plans for Upcoming Pressurized Irrigation Rates
Chris Trusty, City Engineer/Public Works Director
c.
Council Policies and Procedures
Brittney Bills, Mayor
d.
Property Tax Follow-ups
Brittney Bills, Mayor
e.
Community Development Update (Current Projects)
Rob Patterson, City Attorney/Planning & Zoning Administrator
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CLOSED MEETING The City Council may recess to convene in a closed meeting to discuss items, as provided by Utah Code Annotated ยง52-4-205.
ADJOURNMENT
In accordance with Americans with Disabilities Act, Highland City will make reasonable accommodations to participate in the meeting. Requests for assistance can be made by contacting the City Recorder at (801) 772-4505 at least three days in advance of the meeting. ELECTRONIC PARTICIPATION Members of the City Council may participate electronically during this meeting. CERTIFICATE OF POSTING I, Stephannie B. Cottle, the duly appointed City Recorder, certify that the foregoing agenda was posted at the principal office of the public body, on the Utah State website (http://pmn.utah.gov), and on Highland City's website (www.highlandut.gov). Please note the order of agenda items are subject to change in order to accommodate the needs of the City Council, staff and the public.
Posted and dated this agenda on the 13th day of August 2026.
Stephannie B. Cottle, CMC|UCC, City Recorder
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Notice of Special Accommodations (ADA)
THE PUBLIC IS INVITED TO PARTICIPATE IN ALL CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
In accordance with the Americans Disabilities Act, Highland City will make reasonable accommodations to participate in the meeting. Requests for assistance can be made by contacting the City Recorder at (801) 772-4505 at least three days in advance of the meeting.
Notice of Electronic or Telephone Participation
Members of the City Council may participate electronically during the meeting.