In the administrative structure of Midway, residents seeking information regarding various municipal boards and commissions have a specific point of contact for community development inquiries. According to an undated webpage on the city's website, Melissa Jones was listed as the Community Development Administrative Assistant. This role involves assisting with the various boards and commissions that the City Council appoints to serve in an advisory capacity to the Council. These appointed representatives review and make recommendations on a wide array of local issues, including land use, zoning, parks, trails, historical matters, open space, and community development.
Residents who have questions or require more information regarding these municipal bodies can contact the Community Development Administrative Assistant. According to the undated city website, the contact information provided for Melissa Jones included a telephone number of 435-654-3223, extension 106, and an email address of mjones@midwaycityut.gov. This administrative support is part of a larger system of governance where the City Council manages several specific committees to address the needs of the community.
One such body is the Vision Architectural Committee. As of a document dated March 15, 2024, this committee was scheduled to hold meetings on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 9:30am in the Upstairs Conference Room of the Midway City Office Building, located at 75 North 100 West, Midway, UT. The members listed in that March 15, 2024, document include Diann Glenn as Chair, Jenn Mangum, Spencer LaCouture, Alex LaCouture, James Hendricks, Zach Watts as an alternate, and Tom Wardle as an alternate.
Another entity is the Planning Commission. According to a document dated April 21, 2022, the Planning Commission meets on the second Tuesday of each month in the City Council Chambers at the Midway Community Center, located at 160 West Main St. The members listed in that April 21, 2022, document include Laura Wardle as Chair, Genene Probst, Kelly Lineback as Vice-Chair, Kim Facer, Suellen Winegar, Steve Farrell as an alternate, Travis Nokes, Tim Dougherty as an alternate, and Craig Knight.
Additionally, the City of Midway maintains an Open Space Advisory Committee. A document dated April 21, 2022, states that this committee holds meetings, as business requires, on the first Wednesday of each month at 6pm. These meetings are held in the downstairs conference room in the Midway City office building at 75 North 100 West, Midway, UT. The members listed in that April 21, 2022, document include Courtland Nelson as Chair, Natalie Streeter as Vice Chair, Woody Woodruff, Steve Stevens, Stefani Sanatar, Jared Neal, Glen Lent, Deborah Farrell as an alternate, and Nancy O’ Toole as an alternate.
There is also the Board of Adjustments. According to a document dated July 14, 2022, this board holds meetings, as business requires, on the first Wednesday of each month in the City Council Chambers at the Midway Community Center, 160 West Main Street, Midway, Utah. The members listed in that July 14, 2022, document include Brad Winegar, Elizabeth Crittenden, and Connie Tatton.
For those looking to participate in these processes, the city provides application options for several groups. The undated city website lists applications for the Planning Commission, the CDRA, the Water Advisory Board, the Vision Architectural Committee, the Open Space Advisory Committee, the Parks, Trails & Trees Committee, the Board of Adjustments, and the Historic Preservation Committee.
What this means for Midway
For the residents of Midway, the presence of a Community Development Administrative Assistant like Melissa Jones, as noted in the undated city website, provides a centralized contact for navigating the complex web of advisory boards and commissions that manage the town's land use, zoning, and open space development.
