As of the Meadow Town Council's August 16, 2026, meeting notice, James Beckstrand is listed as a council member for the municipality of Meadow. According to that same notice, his contact number is recorded as (435)287-8692. He serves alongside Mayor Gary Bishop and fellow council members Sunny Guild, Justin Jensen, and Robert Beckstrand.
Public records from the spring and summer of 2026 show the council addressing various municipal concerns during meetings held at the Meadow Town Firehouse. In a notice for a meeting held on May 18, 2026, the council's agenda included a review of the April 20, 2026, Town Council meeting and a review of a subdivision public hearing held on April 20, 2025. During that May 18, 2026, session, the council was scheduled to discuss the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) Ordinance. The agenda also included accounting reports, specifically regarding payments for UAMPS, Enbridge, and Frontier, as well as discussions related to the Water, Electrical, Road, Parks and Cemetery, Fire, and Planning and Zoning departments.
In June 2026, the council's activities included an emergency notice regarding fireworks restrictions posted on June 27, 2026. Additionally, a Planning and Zoning Commission meeting was scheduled for June 9, 2026, which included a discussion regarding a Short Term Rental Ordinance. The agenda for that June 9, 2026, meeting also called for the review of minutes from the May 12, 2026, planning and zoning meeting.
By August 2026, the council was engaged in several ongoing municipal matters. A meeting held on August 17, 2026, included a discussion regarding a Ryan Mundy utility connection and a flood mitigation update. The agenda for that August 17, 2026, meeting also featured a discussion for the Water Department regarding a notice of violation to monitor disinfection byproducts and the potential purchase of a portable generator to power two wells during a power outage. The council's August 17, 2026, agenda also included items for the Electrical, Road, Parks and Cemetery, Fire, Planning and Zoning, and Administrative departments.
Residents encounter the work of the Meadow Town Council through various public notices and recorded meetings. For example, audio recordings of council proceedings were made available for the meetings held on May 18, 2026, and August 17, 2026. The council's official contact information, including the office of the Town Clerk, Monica Dearden, is provided in municipal notices to assist the public with inquiries or special accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
What this means for Meadow
For the residents of Meadow, James Beckstrand’s role on the town council involves participating in decisions regarding local utilities, ordinances, and emergency restrictions. Through public meetings and official notices, the council provides transparency on municipal matters ranging from flood mitigation to the management of town departments and public safety.
