Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Council Votes topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Council approves amended Meadows plat, two ordinances and franchise agreement; several procedural items also carried
Summary
At its Aug. 13 meeting, Hyde Park City Council approved an amended final plat for Hyde Park Meadows Phase 2, adopted ordinances regulating medical cannabis pharmacies and temporary gravel pits, and approved a franchise agreement with Lumen Technologies. Council also approved minutes and its agenda earlier in the meeting.
Hyde Park City Council on Aug. 13 approved a series of routine and substantive items, including an amended final plat, two ordinances and a franchise agreement. Votes were unanimous where recorded.
Meadows at Hyde Park, Phase 2 — amended final plat The council voted to approve an amended final plat for Hyde Park Meadows PUD Phase 2 to correct the recorded title to show the project as a planned unit development and to reconcile setbacks and recorded language. The motion was made by Garell and seconded by Kurt. Vote: 4–0 (approved).
Ordinance 2025-17 — medical cannabis pharmacies The council approved Ordinance 2025-17 amending the Hyde Park Municipal Code to authorize and regulate medical cannabis pharmacies within the city, subject to state limitations. The ordinance includes buffer requirements in which pharmacies cannot be within 200 feet of community sites (schools, daycares, churches, libraries) and 600 feet of primary residential zones as described in the ordinance text. The motion to adopt was made by Dave and seconded by Stephanie. Vote: 4–0 (approved).
Ordinance 2025-18 — temporary gravel pits The council approved Ordinance 2025-18 to define and regulate temporary gravel pits in the city, allowing developers to harvest on-site materials for use within the development but generally prohibiting off-site sales from temporary pits. The motion was made by Stephanie and seconded by Gary. Vote: 4–0 (approved).
Franchise agreement with Lumen Technologies Council voted to approve a franchise agreement allowing Lumen Technologies to operate within the city's public right-of-way under standard franchise terms. The agreement standardizes access and requires franchise payments; staff noted Lumen's counsel has signed the agreement and the city attorney has reviewed it. The motion was made by Kirk and seconded by Stephanie. Vote: 4–0 (approved).
Other procedural votes The council approved minutes from the July 9 meeting (motion by David, seconded by Stephanie; vote 4–0) and approved the meeting agenda (motion by Kurt, seconded by Gerald; vote 4–0). The meeting adjournment motion was also carried by unanimous voice vote.
Ending: Staff will record the approved plat, implement ordinance updates into the municipal code, execute the Lumen franchise agreement and continue follow-up work as identified in department reports.
