The Grand County Commission is scheduled to hold a regular meeting on Oct. 20, 2026, at 2:30 PM, according to a Oct. 15 notice. The meeting will take place in the Grand County Commission Chambers located at 125 East Center Street in Moab, Utah.
The meeting will begin with a workshop featuring a review of vacant positions by Personnel Services Director Tess Barger. Following the workshop, external entities are scheduled to present 2027 budget requests, including the USU Extension, the Museum of Moab, the Humane Society of Moab, Seekhaven, Steward Moab, the Moab Valley Multicultural Center, and the Grand Conservation District.
Formal proceedings are set to call to order at 4:00 PM, followed by a pledge of allegiance and public comment, which is expected to occur around 5:00 PM. The commission may also hold a closed session to discuss the professional competence or health of an individual, or to discuss the purchase, exchange, or lease of real property.
The agenda includes several action items and discussion topics. The commission will consider the approval of a $200,000 affordable housing loan to Giv Development for the Amasa Arroyo Apartments and the allocation of forfeited Scenic View Hotel Bond proceeds to the General Fund for affordable housing loans. Additionally, commissioners will consider amending the Grand County Affordable Housing Loan Policy, adopted by Ordinance No. 732 (2026).
Other items for consideration include a participating agreement with Cooperative Educational Services, a memorandum of understanding between the Bureau of Land Management Price Field Office and the Grand County Noxious Weeds Department, and a resolution for Safe Streets for All presented by Eric Sweat of Kimley-Horn and County Engineer Sean Yeates. The commission will also discuss the CIB Planning Grant for the Grand County Water Conservancy District and the continued public ownership and management of federal public lands.
The meeting offers both in-person and virtual attendance options. Residents can participate remotely via Zoom or view a live stream on the Grand County website. For those requiring special accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act, the county encourages contacting them two business days in advance. Telecommunication assistance is available through T.D.D. at 435-259-1346 or via Relay Utah at 711 or 1-888-346-3162.
Written comments regarding agenda items can be submitted to commission@grandcountyutah.net.
