The St. George City Council held a work meeting on October 22, 2026, to address several municipal topics, including discussions regarding the old hospital site. The meeting, held in the City Council Conference Room, involved city officials and various department heads.
During the meeting, City Manager John Willis and Stacey Young of Development Solutions Group led a discussion regarding the old hospital site. This session included input from Mayor Jimmie Hughes, City Manager Willis, Police Chief Kyle Whitehead, Deputy City Attorney Jami Brackin, and Mr. Young.
Another primary topic of discussion involved the use of license plate readers. This presentation was led by City Manager John Willis and Police Chief Kyle Whitehead, with additional input from Police Lieutenant Travis Willinger and Police Sergeant Zach Bahlmann. Other officials participating in the discussion included Assistant City Attorney Alicia Carlton, Deputy City Attorney Jami Brackin, Captain Jordan Minnick, and Captain Johnny Heppler.
The meeting featured updates from Assistant City Manager Robert Myers and an introduction from Lucas Pierce with the Youth City Council. Pierce introduced the Mayor and Council to the upcoming Youth City Council induction ceremony.
Following the discussions, the council voted unanimously to adjourn to a closed meeting. The motion to discuss litigation and property acquisition was made by Councilmember Tanner and seconded by Councilmember Larkin. The unanimous vote included Councilmembers Larkin, Larsen, Tanner, Kemp, and Anderson.
The meeting officially adjourned following the conclusion of the closed session.
