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Property owners oppose Roosevelt annexation; Duchesne County accepts 66-foot right-of-way
Summary
Property owners presented a 17-signature petition opposing Roosevelt City’s planned annexation of a 66-foot access easement; after discussion and public comment about traffic and road access, commissioners voted unanimously to accept county ownership of the easement for Uintah Mountain Vista Phase One.
Property owners and residents on County Road 4000 West urged Duchesne County to assume ownership of a 66‑foot access and utility easement rather than allow Roosevelt City to annex it, and the commission accepted that request at its June 1 meeting.
Ryan Ross presented a petition signed by 17 property owners that said, in part, “We, the undersigned property owners and residents on County Road 4000 West… do not support Roosevelt City’s intent to annex the existing 66’ access and utility easement … We do, however, support Duchesne County taking ownership of the 66’ access and utility easement.” Several residents, including Terry Nelson and Travis Ross, spoke in favor of county ownership but expressed concern about potential traffic increases if annexation led to additional development.
Deputy Attorney Grant Charles gave background on the ownership and annexation process and the difference in access requirements between city and county ownership. Community Development Assistant Director Mike Gottfredson said the matter had been thoroughly reviewed by staff. Commissioner Tracy Killian moved to accept the right‑of‑way request for Uintah Mountain Vista Subdivision Phase One; Commissioner Jeff Chugg seconded. Commissioners Killian, Chugg and Chair Greg Miles voted aye, and the motion passed.
Commissioners directed staff to proceed with the county ownership process and to coordinate with relevant offices (Community Development, Recorder, and County Attorney) to clarify access obligations and next administrative steps. Several residents had asked the commission to engage Roosevelt City or other agencies where necessary to address traffic and access impacts; commissioners indicated they would continue to look at options and follow up, including arranging an in‑person visit with the acting superintendent of the Bureau of Indian Affairs to discuss jurisdictional questions raised by residents.
The decision recorded in the minutes applies to Phase One of the Uintah Mountain Vista Subdivision as presented at the meeting; any future annexation requests or additional phases would be considered separately.
