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Hurricane City Council: votes at a glance — zoning, grants, roadwork and contracts approved; bike-park agreement continued
Summary
The council approved multiple zoning changes and contracts, accepted a $2 million state outdoor-rec grant for Exit 19 ramps, awarded pavement contracts and repair work, approved a UDOT landscape agreement and adopted a city vehicle safety cone policy; the proposed bike-park build agreement was continued for revisions.
Hurricane City Council approved a slate of ordinances, contracts and awards and took several procedural votes during its meeting. Major actions included zone-change approvals, acceptance of a $2 million state grant for new ramps at Exit 19 (Sand Hollow), awarding multiple pavement contracts, a small museum foundation repair contract and adoption of a safety policy for city vehicles. The council continued consideration of a proposed mountain-bike jump-park build agreement to allow staff to revise contract language.
Key results
- Zone changes: The council approved three zone-change requests: ZC 25-04 (former Eagles Lounge) from Light Industrial (M-1) to Highway Commercial (HC); ZC 25-02 (Interstate Homes/Pecan Apartments) from Multifamily RM-2 to RM-3; and ZC 25-03 (380 W 500 S) from Single-Family R1-10 to R1-8. Planning Commission recommendations and parking modifications were discussed; members raised spot-zoning concerns for the R1-10→R1-8 change but approved it 3–1.
- Grant and agreement approvals: The council approved the contract required by the Utah Division of State Parks and Recreation to accept $2,000,000 toward construction of entrance and exit ramps at Exit 19 to serve Sand Hollow State Park.
- Pavement contracts: The city awarded the 2024–25 slurry-seal contract to Asphalt Preservation for $813,056.50 and a chip-seal contract to Interstate Rock for $191,188.88.
- Other contracts/awards: The council awarded the Bradshaw Hotel foundation repair contract to Baseco for $29,009.84 and approved a master landscape agreement with the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) to allow property owners to landscape state right-of-way subject to a city permit framework.
- Safety policy: The council adopted a vehicle safety measure requiring employees who use city vehicles to place a safety cone while exiting/approaching the vehicle (intended to reduce liability and qualify the city for insurance trust incentives). The vote passed with one council member recorded as voting no.
- Bike park agreement: Council continued the proposed build agreement with Census Rad Trails and asked staff and the city attorney to revise the contract language (including funding and indemnification clauses) and return within two weeks so the contractor can order long-lead items if necessary.
Votes and movers (summary of motions on record):
- Table water-revenue bond expansion (agenda item 5): motion to table by Councilman Thomas; second Councilman Fawcett — outcome: tabled.
- ZC 25-04 (495 E 800 N, Eagles Lounge): motion to approve by Councilman Thomas; second by Councilman Ellerman — outcome: approved (voice vote).
- ZC 25-02 (126 S 850 W, Interstate Homes/Pecan Apartments): motion to approve (mover not specified in record); second by Councilman Ellerman — outcome: approved (voice vote).
- ZC 25-03 (380 W 500 S): motion to approve by Councilman Fawcett; second by Councilman Thomas — outcome: approved (3–1; one member voiced concern about spot zoning).
- Utah Outdoor Recreation grant contract (Sand Hollow Exit 19): motion to approve by Councilman Fawcett; second by Councilman Thomas — outcome: approved (voice vote).
- Slurry seal contract (2024–25): motion to approve by Councilman Fawcett; second by Councilman Ellerman — outcome: approved (roll-call; award $813,056.50 to Asphalt Preservation).
- Chip seal contract (2025): motion to approve by Councilman Preet; second by Councilman Ellerman — outcome: approved (roll-call; award $191,188.88 to Interstate Rock).
- Mountain-bike park build agreement (Census Rad Trails): motion to continue two weeks by Councilman Fawcett; second by Councilman Preet — outcome: continued two weeks for contract revisions.
- Bradshaw Hotel foundation repair: motion to approve by Councilman Preet; second by Councilman Thomas — outcome: approved (award $29,009.84 to Baseco).
- UDOT master landscape agreement: motion to approve by Councilman Fawcett; second (unnamed) — outcome: approved.
- City vehicle safety cone policy (item 15): motion to approve by Councilman Ellerman; second by Councilman Thomas — outcome: approved (one recorded no vote).
Speakers and participants quoted in meeting records included City Manager/Staff (Arthur), City Attorney (Dayton), public works and engineering staff (Ken, Scott), applicants and contractors (Clint, Mitch Godfrey), and council members (Councilman Thomas; Councilman Fawcett/Faucett; Councilman Ellerman; Councilman Preet). Direct quotes in discussion came from staff explaining funding sources and from applicants describing project plans for sites under zone change requests.
Why it matters: The package of approvals moves forward state-funded roadway work for a state-park entrance, schedules surface-maintenance work on dozens of neighborhood streets, and adjusts zoning to allow new commercial and multifamily uses. Several items involve outside funding and interagency agreements that create grant conditions or procurement oversight.
Where to find details: The council packet contains individual staff reports, engineer estimates and bid tabulations; staff committed to returning with revised bike-park contract language and more detailed financing numbers for the pressurized irrigation bond authorization.
