October 13th City Council Meeting and Work Session
Notice Type(s)
Meeting
Event Start Date & Time
October 13, 2026 06:01 PM
Event End Date & Time
October 13, 2026 10:00 PM
Event Deadline Date & Time
10/13/26 07:00 PM
Description/Agenda
CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
Mayor - Trent Herring
Mayor Pro - Tempore Charlie Taylor
Council Member Chris Ewald
Council Member Kellen Nielson
Council Member Chad Moses
Council Member - Vacant
October 13th, 2026 6:00 PM - Work Session
October 13th, 7:00 PM City Council Meeting
50 West 100 South Street,
Blanding Utah 84511
Meetings live streamed when available at:
https://meet.google.com/xxg-uefm-yut
Notice is hereby given that the City Council of Blanding, Utah will hold a Regular Council Meeting
on October 13th, 2026 at 7:00 pm at the City Office, located at 50 W. 100 S.
Work Session - 6:00 to 6:45 pm
1. Oath of Office - Mayor Swearing In Ceremony
2. Mobile Home Community Review - Pg. 03
Public Hearing RAP Tax Ballot Proposition - 6:50 - 7:00 pm
1. Anyone wishing to address the Council on the reauthorization of the Rap Tax question
that will be on this year's ballot is invited to do so. This is an opportunity for the public to
bring information for and to help them better understand
POLICY MEETING
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Prayer or Thought
a. Anyone in attendance is invited to notify the Mayor prior to the meeting if they
would like to offer a prayer or thought
4. Pledge of Allegiance
5. Consent Agenda & City Council Minutes Approval - 09.22.2026 Meeting - Pg. 16
6. Declaration of Conflicts of Interest
Public Input
City Council and staff strive to keep all discussions respectful, on topic, and solution-focused.
Comments should be conducted with kindness and professionalism, and we ask that all public
comments follow the same standard. Comments are limited to 3 minutes.
Anyone wishing to address the Council on any item is invited to do so. Public Input is an
opportunity for the public to bring information to the Council. Clarifying questions may be asked
by the Council, but it is not an appropriate time for substantive discussion.
50 W 100 SOUTH BLANDING, UTAH 84511 435-678-2791 cityoffice@blanding-ut.gov
Reports
1. Mayor
2. City Council
3. Pratt Redd
a. City Manager Report
4. James Francom
a. Monthly Finance Director Report - Pg. 22
5. Police Chief JJ Bradford
a. Monthly Police Report - Pg. 39
6. Ben Muhlestein
a. Monthly Community Development Report - Pg. 42
7. Airport Committee
a. Jason Nay
Special Business Items
1. City Council Vacancy - Candidate Interviews
2. City Council Vacancy - Discussion and Appointment - Action Item
3. Oath of Office
Discussion Items
1. Future Development Projects
Advice and Consent
1. Justice Court Raises
Business Items
4. Resolution Approving Commercial & Non-Commercial Lease Agreements - Pg. 43
Closed Session
Possible closed session for the purpose of discussing pending or reasonably imminent litigation;
to discuss the character, professional competence, or physical or mental health of an individual;
to discuss collective bargaining;or to discuss the purchase, exchange, sale or lease of real
property. Utah Code 52-4-205
Adjournment
In compliance with the ADA, individuals needing special accommodations during this meeting may call the
City Offices at (435) 678-2791 at least twenty-four hours in advance. Every effort will be made to provide
the appropriate services. One or more members may participate in the meeting electronically, according to
Blanding City Ordinance 1-5-5-F regarding electronic meeting participation. All agenda times are
approximate.
Notice of Special Accommodations (ADA)
In compliance with the ADA, individuals needing special accommodations during this meeting may call the City Offices at (435) 678-2791 at least twenty-four hours in advance. Every effort will be made to provide the appropriate services.
Notice of Electronic or Telephone Participation
One or more Council Members may partcipate electronically.