All present included Mayor Kevin Smith,
Council Member Mike Scott,
Council Member Sharon Gillespie,
and
Council Member Wayne Pennington.
STAFF:
City Manager Chuck Gillette,
Director of Finance Cade Visser,
City Attorney Bryan Pack,
Parks and Recreation Director Marc Christensen,
Police Captain Rich Rodgers,
Fire Chief Dan Cazier,
and
City Recorder Kari D. Jimenez.
EXCUSED:
Council Member Sharon Barton,
Council Member Dillon Hurt
Audience: James Barden, Gail Fulde and others who did not sign in.
Mayor Kevin Smith acknowledged there was a quorum present. Council Members Dillon Hurt and Sharon Barton were excused.
Council Member Mike Scott led the Flag Salute
Council Member Mike Scott gave the Invocation
There were no disclosures or conflicts of interest with items on this meeting's agenda.
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: The Mayor and City Council reviewed the proposed amendments to the Fiscal Year Ending 2026 Budget to Complete. Budget amendments were necessary for the Administration Department due to the Air Conditioning unit going out last summer; the Fire Department due to increased expenditures associated with wildland fire deployments that were largely offset by deployment reimbursements; and the Police Department due to costs associated with an additional officer approved earlier in the year. Despite those amendments, the City is projected to finish the fiscal year ahead of budget due primarily to higher-than-anticipated interest earnings and departments operating below budget. The Mayor and City Council discussed the proposed budget amendments and acknowledged the City's positive financial position heading into the end of the fiscal year. No action was taken. The discussion may be accessed at time stamp 00:38:28.
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: The Mayor and City Council reviewed the proposed Fiscal Year Ending 2027 Budget and summarized changes made during the previous meetings. The proposed budget includes funding for one additional Police Officer and additional Fire/EMS staffing to support operating two ambulances between Ivins and Santa Clara. They also reviewed planned General Fund capital projects, including the Highway 91 retaining wall, trail gap improvements, reconstruction of Cordero Drive, proposed landscaping projects for the Snow Canyon Parkway, roundabouts and Highway 91 medians. The Mayor and City Council discussed the purpose of the proposed landscaping expenditures and clarified that a significant portion of the Highway 91 funding is for construction of safety medians in addition to landscaping. Enterprise Fund projects were also reviewed, including water tank maintenance, Highway 91 waterline improvements, advanced metering infrastructure, the Highway 91 sewer lift station, sewer trunk line design, and potential water, sewer, and storm drain rate adjustments based on future rate studies and master plans. The updated certified property tax information would be incorporated into the final budget before adoption and any additional modifications could be made when the budget is considered for final approval. The discussion may be accessed at time stamp 00:40:56.
Memo
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: A proposed framework for updating the City's Land Use Map was presented and it was explained that the process is intended to establish a long-term vision for future land uses, while providing guidance for future development decisions. The Land Use Map is a planning tool and does not change zoning, create vested development rights, or obligate the City to approve future development proposals. The Mayor and City Council discussed the importance of developing a transparent and collaborative process that includes meaningful public involvement, coordination with the Planning Commission, and opportunities for community input throughout the process. Discussion also included establishing a timeline, identifying goals and guiding principles, addressing potential growth areas, and ensuring residents understand the distinction between land use designations and zoning. A Joint Planning Commission and City Council Work meeting regarding this process will be held on Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. The discussion may be accessed at time stamp 00:47:16.
Minutes
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: It was explained that during the May 21, 2026 City Council meeting, amendments intended for the May 7 meeting Minutes were inadvertently made to the previously approved April 16, 2026 meeting Minutes. The purpose of this agenda item was to restore the April 16, 2026 minutes to their original form and correct the procedural error. The Mayor and City Council agreed that April 16 Minutes should be approved as originally presented. The discussion may be accessed at time stamp 00:59:52.
MOTION: Council Member Sharon Gillespie moved to approve the Minutes for April 16, 2026
SECOND: Council Member Mike Scott
VOTE: The motion carried unanimously.
| Council Member Mike Scott |
AYE |
| Council Member Sharon Gillespie |
AYE |
| Council Member Wayne Pennington |
AYE |
| Council Member Sharon Barton |
ABSENT |
| Council Member Dillon Hurt |
ABSENT |
The Motion may be accessed at time stamp 01:00:34.