City Council Work Meeting

Copy of the City of Ivins record for City Council Work Meeting, preserved by OwnUtah.com Ivins Meetings. Official source: City of Ivins Granicus archive.

CITY COUNCIL WORK MEETING
MINUTES
May 21, 2026

MAYOR AND COUNCIL: The meeting was called to order at 4:00 p.m. and announced there was a quorum present.

All present included Mayor Kevin Smith, Council Member Mike Scott, Council Member Sharon Gillespie, Council Member Sharon Barton, Council Member Dillon Hurt, and Council Member Wayne Pennington.
STAFF: City Manager Chuck Gillette, Public Works Director and City Engineer Tom Jorgensen, and City Recorder Kari D. Jimenez.
EXCUSED: None.

Mayor Kevin Smith acknowledged there was a quorum present. All Council Members were in attendance. City Recorder Kari D. Jimenez was in attendance remotely.

There were no disclosures or conflicts of interest with items on this meeting's agenda.

BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: The Ivins City Public Works Director/City Engineer introduced representatives from Avenue Consultants and the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), who presented information regarding a Transportation Utility Fee (TUF) and the ongoing Transportation Master Plan update. A presentation was provided to the Mayor and City Council. A copy of the presentation is available as an attachment to this agenda. The Mayor and City Council reviewed the City’s roadway conditions, maintenance history, projected maintenance needs, funding sources, and potential funding gaps. Discussion included potential Transportation Utility Fee scenarios, roadway preservation strategies, long-term maintenance costs, and the impact of recent legislative changes. The Mayor and City Council also discussed public perception, the distinction between a fee and a tax, and the importance of educating the public regarding roadway funding needs and the potential use of a Transportation Utility Fee. The Mayor and City Council supported additional public outreach and education before considering any future action regarding a Transportation Utility Fee. City staff will continue working with the consultants and return with additional information and recommendations. The discussion may be accessed at time stamp 00:01:44.

MOTION: Council Member Sharon Gillespie moved to adjourn
SECOND: Council Member Sharon Barton

VOTE: The motion carried unanimously.

The Motion may be accessed at time stamp 01:19:22. The meeting adjourned at 5:20 p.m.

Respectfully,

Kari D. Jimenez, MPA, MMC
Ivins City Recorder

Council Member Mike Scott	AYE
Council Member Sharon Gillespie	AYE
Council Member Sharon Barton	AYE
Council Member Dillon Hurt	AYE
Council Member Wayne Pennington	AYE