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Richmond City Council to Hold Meeting on August 19

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The Richmond City Council scheduled a regularly scheduled meeting for Wednesday, August 19, 2026. The agenda includes discussions regarding city ordinances, library leadership, and sidewalk maintenance.

Key takeaways

  • Richmond City Council meeting scheduled for August 19, 2026, at 6:30 P.M.
  • The agenda includes the recognition of Lora Smith and the appointment of Jamie Hancock as Library Director.
  • Proposed ordinances involve rezoning a 1.9-acre parcel and amending land use municipal codes.
  • The council will discuss sidewalk maintenance schedules and escrow agreements for new subdivisions.

The Richmond City Council will hold a regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, according to a notice posted August 14. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 6:30 P.M. at 90 South 100 West in Richmond, Utah.

The meeting agenda includes several administrative and legislative items. The council will consider approving minutes from the July 21, 2026, meeting and will recognize Library Director Lora Smith for years of service. Additionally, the council will consider the approval of Jamie Hancock as the new Library Director, effective September 12, 2026.

Legislative items include a possible vote on Ordinance 2026-12 to rezone a 1.9-acre Cache County parcel located at approximately 250 West 100 South from Residential Low Density and Highway Commercial to Highway Commercial. The council also plans to discuss Ordinance 2026-10, which would amend the Richmond City Municipal Code regarding land use, development, and management, specifically concerning accessory dwelling units and the area of accessory buildings.

Further discussion is planned for Municipal Code Part 14-160 regarding service outside of Richmond City. The council will also receive updates on the sidewalk repair and maintenance schedule for Fiscal Year 2027 and the sidewalk escrow agreement for new subdivisions. The meeting will conclude with staff reports, a monthly financial review, and reports from the Mayor and Council Members.

Individuals requiring special accommodations for the meeting may notify officials at (435) 258-2092. Items on the agenda may be considered earlier than scheduled.

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