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Council continues Rocky Mountain Power franchise discussion to allow company review
Summary
The council postponed action on Ordinance 2025-06, a proposed electrical utility franchise and easement with Rocky Mountain Power, after staff said the company's attorney had not yet responded to proposed language changes; the council agreed to continue the item to the next meeting to allow the utility to comment.
Ivins City Council continued consideration of Ordinance 2025-06, the proposed grant of an electrical utility franchise and general-utility easement to Rocky Mountain Power, after staff reported the utility had not yet reviewed language suggested by council members.
Brian and Dale (city legal staff) told the council Rocky Mountain Power’s attorney was out of the office and staff recommended postponement so the utility could respond to proposed edits — particularly language addressing removal of overhead fixtures and street-light fixtures. Council Member Mike (speaker) recommended continuing the item to the next meeting; a motion to continue carried with all council members present voting “Aye.”
Why it matters: Franchise ordinances are the municipal legal framework that governs utility use of public rights-of-way and can include conditions on pole removal, street lighting controls and related easements. Staff said there was no immediate deadline requiring action at this meeting and continuation would allow both parties to reach agreement on specific language.
Outcome: Item 5A was continued to a future meeting pending Rocky Mountain Power’s review and a written response from the utility’s counsel.
