The Highland City Council met on Oct. 20, 2026, to review several municipal reports and approve multiple project bids, according to a City Council brief published Oct. 21.
Library Board Chair Amy Brinton presented the annual report for the library, highlighting a second Utah Quality Library Award and significant usage statistics for fiscal year 2026.
The annual library report noted that fiscal year 2026 saw 62,000 visitors and over 300 programs with more than 14,000 participants, alongside an 8.3% increase in overall circulation. The report also highlighted the completion of repairs following a roof fire on Jan. 1, the addition of over 1,000 juvenile titles through grants and donations, and the launch of the Highland Senior Social Hub in December 2025, which drew over 500 attendees in its first six months. Three new FY2027 grants were also noted for a teen hub and two self-checkout stations.
During the meeting, the Council approved several bid awards. Hadco Construction was awarded up to $96,683.95 to relocate the Beacon Hills water tank overflow drain line to discharge into a pressurized irrigation pond. Outback Fencing received an award up to $71,875.44 for black vinyl-coated chain link fencing at the fire station parking lot, Well No. 5, Well No. 1 on 5600 West, and the Pheasant Hollow lift station. Additionally, KW Robinson was approved to install a new storm drain sump for up to $32,865.49 in a cul-de-sac experiencing recurring surface water ponding.
The Council also addressed land and zoning matters. A proposal to change building height measurement regulations was continued after the Council expressed a preference for using average existing elevation as a single method. The Council declared two orphan parcels for sale: approximately 1,700 square feet adjacent to KC Corbett's property for about $9,700, and approximately 3,500 square feet of landscaped property adjacent to Morgan Manning's property for about $20,000.
In community development, the Paxman family chose a cash payment of approximately $9,500 for the Mitchell Hollow Trail right-of-way instead of in-kind improvements valued at about $10,500. Meanwhile, the Skye Estates assisted living proposal was postponed to the Nov. 17 Planning Commission meeting.
A work session featured a road preservation analysis presented by Chris Trusty. Modeling suggests that $1.4 million annually keeps most roads in fair to good shape, while $2.1 million would leave most roads with a 15–20 year life. Additionally, state law requires the transportation utility fee to be updated by July 1, 2027.
The Storm Water Management Plan update, which requires minor adjustments for a state-required update, is scheduled to go to the Planning Commission this month and return to the Council on Nov. 10.
