Mount Pleasant council approves zoning fixes, bond parameters, fireworks rule and event permits

The Mount Pleasant City Council on Feb. 24 approved a package of local land-use and administrative measures, and voted to schedule a public hearing on street-improvement bonds, officials said.

Council members unanimously approved two amendments to local zoning rules and related clarifications after Councilman Cade A. Beck pointed out inconsistencies between the Planned Unit Development (PUD) standards and the newly proposed Medium-High Density Residential (MHDR) overlay. Beck identified a discrepancy in tiny-home minimum footprints—the PUD language referenced 2,599 square feet while the MHDR overlay used 2,500 square feet—and questioned which ordinance would apply to parcels of exactly five acres. The council approved Ordinance #2026-03 (MHDR) with two exceptions: clarify that MHDR applies to parcels of 1.5 acres up to, but less than, 5 acres, and amend fencing language to allow chain-link and privacy fencing subject to Planning & Zoning review. The council then approved Ordinance #2026-04 to amend and restate the PUD overlay, making two clerical corrections including changing the PUD minimum square footage to 2,500 to match the MHDR standard.

Council also adopted Parameter Resolution #2026-02, authorizing the issuance of street-improvement revenue bonds and calling a public hearing to receive input on the bonds and any potential private-sector impacts from the project. The resolution does not set final bond terms; the hearing is intended to solicit public comment before the city finalizes issuance details.

In other business the council approved two purchase requisitions: Requisition #022605 to RH Borden for $47,232 to assess and inspect sewer lines (the approval included a request that the cost be included in next year’s budget) and Requisition #202606 to Funtime Inflatables for $8,000 to provide bounce-house entertainment for the Fourth of July celebration. The council also approved Ordinance #2026-05 delegating authority to the fire chief to implement state fireworks restrictions within city limits, and granted an alcohol-sales permit for a corn-hole tournament fundraiser benefiting the Veterans Memorial scheduled May 9.

Councilman Russell G. Keisel updated the council on the Veterans Memorial project, saying higher flag poles will be obtained at about $1,000 less than Colonial Flag’s original quote and that the concrete pad is expected to be completed toward the end of March. Keisel said a dedication ceremony is scheduled for July 4 at 4:00 p.m. Councilman D. Lynn Beesley reported on ongoing recreation programs and Planning & Zoning discussions about sheds; Cade A. Beck said about 20 applications were received for the Contoy Arena manager position and the applicant pool has been narrowed to five or six candidates for interviews.

Staff member Debbie James discussed the Healthy Utah Community initiative through Central Utah Public Health and said participation would make the city eligible to apply for related grant funding; she also reported the city’s concert series had been successful on attendance and finances and said she will help coordinate a Spring City trail-connector celebration. The mayor noted a UDOT change order is required to complete the Spring City Trail connector across private property and said the trail-connector celebration is scheduled for May 30. The mayor also reported an NRCS briefing that suggested insufficient economic benefit to justify filling a proposed reservoir at the planned size and said a court date related to the HMH matter is scheduled for the following day.

Votes at a glance: all recorded votes on motions reported in the minutes were carried by the four voting council members present—Councilmen D. Lynn Beesley, Jakob Howcroft, Russell G. Keisel and Cade A. Beck. Councilman Michael Olsen was listed as "not voting" and Rondy G. Black was absent. The council adjourned at 7:29 p.m.