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City Council Meeting - Media
Published: Jun 16, 2026
Highland Family Park Baseball Shed to Feature Community Mural Funded by Council Discretionary Funds
Councilmember Rodella proposed using discretionary funds to commission a mural on the back of the baseball shed at Highland Family Park. The proposed cost is $4,500, with Councilmember Rodella and Councilmember Courtney offering to cover the amount using their respective discretionary funds and council appropriations. The artist, a Highland resident, is offering a significantly reduced rate for this community project. The council expressed enthusiasm for the idea, emphasizing the potential for community engagement and beautification, while also discussing ways to mitigate potential graffiti and the need for the funds to be spent by the end of the fiscal year. The council indicated strong support for the project, with no formal vote required due to the use of discretionary funds.
Highland City Council Approves Budget Adjustments, Fee Schedule Updates, and Tax Rate Resolutions
The Highland City Council reviewed and approved several budget adjustments and financial resolutions. This included adopting amendments to the fiscal year 2025-2026 budget, approving a resolution for the fiscal year 2027 fee schedule, and authorizing a transfer from the Pressurized Irrigation Fund to the General Fund. Additionally, the council discussed and approved interim budget adjustments for fiscal year 2026-2027, including a proposed library tax increase. A significant portion of the discussion focused on the library's financial needs, including increased staffing, programming, and electronic resource costs, and how these would be funded through a property tax adjustment. The council also addressed officer and elected official compensation, approving increases for the mayor and city officers. Finally, the council approved the certified tax rates for fiscal year 2026-2027, which reflected a decrease in the general city rate but an increase for the library-dedicated rate. The budget process also included a fraud risk assessment, showing a low risk of fraud within the city's financial operations.
Council Signals Support for Road Improvements on 10-100 North Using Grant Funds
The Highland City Council considered a proposal to use grant funds for road improvements on 10-100 North, a street located south of Lone Peak High School. The project aims to improve the street's condition and appearance by integrating the existing portion with the developer's (Ivory Homes) planned improvements. The city has approximately $273,886.95 in outstanding grant funds from Utah County, with an estimated $145,673 needed for their portion of the project. This would leave remaining grant funds. The council expressed preliminary support for the project, allowing staff to bring back a reimbursement agreement with Ivory Homes for further discussion. The project is a priority to be completed while school is out of session.
Highland City Council Approves Signage Changes for Highland Mains, Upholds Fence Requirement
The Highland City Council considered a proposal to amend the development agreement for the Highland Mains project, specifically concerning signage requirements and the timing of a perimeter fence installation. The council voted to approve the proposed amendment related to signage, which included changes to sign types, dimensions, and locations, and specified a black background with white lettering for consistency. The council also addressed the perimeter fence requirement on the north side of the property. While the developer (MNG) was ready to install the fence, a potential sale of adjacent church property to another developer (Drew Parcel) led to a request to postpone the fence installation. However, after hearing from the church representative that no sale contract was in place and no negotiations were actively occurring regarding the church property, the council decided against postponing the fence requirement. The council voted to approve the signage amendments while maintaining the existing requirement for the fence to be installed.
Highland City Council Considers New Dog Training and Recreation Use in R140 Zone, Continues Item for Proper Notice
The Highland City Council considered a proposal to amend the R140 zone ordinance to allow private dog training and recreation as a permitted use. This change would enable a business, 'Wagon Wagon,' to operate a supervised canine recreation service without requiring owners to travel outside the city. The council discussed the specifics of the proposed use, including operational boundaries, safety protocols, and potential impacts on neighbors. While the applicant requested it be a permitted use with conditions, council members considered making it a conditional use for greater oversight. The item was ultimately continued to the next meeting due to a lack of proper public hearing notice, but not before extensive discussion on the merits of the proposal and potential zoning requirements for similar future uses.
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