The Escalante City Council is scheduled to hold a regular meeting on Oct. 6, 2026, according to a notice published Oct. 1. The meeting is set to begin at 6:00 p.m. at the Escalante City Council Chambers located at 65 North Center Street.
The scheduled agenda for the Oct. 6 meeting includes the adoption of the agenda and the approval of minutes from the Sept. 15, 2026, regular meeting. Discussion items include planning and zoning updates, specifically regarding Ordinance 2026-10 Planning and Zoning Ordinance Chapter 10.22.030 concerning Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Development Standards. Additionally, the council is scheduled to discuss the purchase of a public works truck.
Department reports will be presented during the session, covering administrative, public works, and fire department matters. Council members will provide reports on various municipal sectors, including Mayor Melani Torgersen on employees, cemetery, and the fire department; Chad Lyman on water; Tara Woolsey on the airport; Ryan Cottam on streets and storm water drainage; Marlene Stowe on the building, parks and recreation, Main Street, and the clinic; and Sally Orme on sanitation and the landfill.
The meeting may include a tentative closed meeting held in accordance with Utah Code 52-4-205. Public comment is permitted for individuals wishing to express ideas, concerns, or comments on items not listed on the agenda, with a two-minute maximum time limit per comment. Residents requiring special accommodations under the Americans with Disability Act may notify City Recorder Stephanie Steed at 435-826-4644 at least 48 hours before the meeting.
The meeting may be attended in person at the council chambers or via Zoom using meeting ID 952 988 2858 and passcode 512701.
