HIGHLAND CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 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 Ron Campbell
Pledge of Allegiance: Council Member Doug Cortney
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. New Employee Introduction
Erin Wells, City Administrator, will introduce new employees to the City Council.
b. Twin Bridges Entrance Improvements Change Order Request
Resident Paul Watterson will update the Council on the construction of the entryway improvements to Twin Bridges and request additional financing from the City's insurance payout for a change order to the project.
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
September 15, 2026
b. Ratifying the Purchase of a Bucket Truck General City Management
Chris Trusty, City Engineer/Public Works Director
The City Council will consider ratifying the purchase of a bucket truck in the amount of $30,000.
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: Business Hours Change - Veterinary Urgent Care Municipal Code Update (Legislative)
Rob Patterson, City Attorney/Planning & Zoning Administrator
The City Council will consider a proposed amendment to add veterinary urgent care to the businesses exempted from City hours of operation regulations.
b. ACTION: Mitchell Hollow Change Order General City Management
Chris Trusty, City Engineer/Public Works Director
The City Council will consider approving a change order to Vancon in the amount of up to $160,129.20 for the Mitchell Hollow Trail project.
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. RESOLUTION: Dean Property Swap - Mitchell Hollow Trail General City Management
Rob Patterson, City Attorney/Planning & Zoning Administrator
Chris Trusty, City Engineer/Public Works Director
The City Council will consider a resolution approving a property exchange between Highland City and the Dean family that will provide additional right of way property for 9600 North Street in exchange for property currently owned by City within property owned by the Dean family at 6511 West 9600 North.
b. ACTION: Paxman Land Aquisition - Mitchell Hollow Trail General City Management
Rob Patterson, City Attorney/Planning & Zoning Administrator
Chris Trusty, City Engineer/Public Works Director
The City Council will consider an agreement between Highland City and the Paxman family to provide certain improvements to their residence at 6225 West and 9600 South in exchange for the dedication of property to Highland City for the 9600 North Right of Way.
c. RESOLUTION: Orphan Parcel Land Sale - Barry General City Management
Jay Baughman, Assistant City Administrator
The City Council will review documents prepared for the sale of a city-owned orphan parcel adjacent to property owned by Barbara Barry and if approved, direct staff to prepare a sale contract and finalize the sale of that property.
d. RESOLUTION: Orphan Parcel Land Sale - Burgon General City Management
Jay Baughman, Assistant City Administrator
The City Council will review documents prepared for the sale of a city-owned orphan parcel adjacent to property owned by Scott Burgon and if approved, direct staff to prepare a sale contract and finalize the sale of that property.
6. DISCUSSION ITEMS
Items in this section are for discussion, and include supplementary information in the packet. No final action will be taken.
a. Chlorination Requirement from Utah Division of Drinking Water General City Management
Chris Trusty, City Engineer/Public Works Director
City Council will review information the City has received from the Division of Drinking Water requiring the City to begin consistently chlorinating our City's drinking water.
b. Draft - Proposed Council Code of Conduct General City Management
Brittney Bills, Mayor
The Council will consider the draft of the proposed Council Code of Conduct prepared by Mayor Bills.
7. COMMUNICATION ITEMS
Items in this section are for notification and update. No final action will be taken.
a. Christmas Lights Follow-up & Budget Request
Jay Baughman, Assistant City Administrator
b. Procedures Regarding Business Grand Openings
Brittney Bills, Mayor
Erin Wells, City Administrator
c. Quarterly Finance Report
David Mortensen, Finance Director
d. Meeder Investment Update
David Mortensen, Finance Director
e. Community Development Update (Current Projects)
Rob Patterson, City Attorney/Planning & Zoning Administrator
8. 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.
9. WORK SESSION
a. Highland Glen Park Priorities
The City Council will discuss and prioritize the projects needed to improve Highland Glen Park.
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 1st day of October 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.