The St. George City Council approved multiple items during a regular meeting held on October 22, 2026. The council addressed various consent calendar items and passed two planned development amendments while deciding to continue discussion on a third zoning proposal.
During the consent calendar, the council approved several significant expenditures. This included a $398,149.31 purchase from Gov Connection, Inc. for Police Department computer replacements through Utah State Contract #MA4085, funded by the FY26 COPS Technology and Equipment Program award. The council also approved $405,402.12 for a Vac-Con Combination hydro-excavation/cleaning truck from Cate Equipment Company for the Water Services Department. Additionally, a $663,239.24 change order was approved for the new Suntran Transit Facility to add automotive equipment for six maintenance bays.
The council also approved two ordinances regarding land use. Ordinance No. 2026-080 was passed to amend the Fields at Mall PD-C zone plan for a proposed 45,000 sq. ft. three-story commercial building located north of Mall Drive and west of 2780 East. The approval included a condition requiring a Master Sign Plan for Lots 5-8. Ordinance No. 2026-081 was also approved, amending the Ledges Planned Development Residential zone across approximately 1,108 acres on the east and west sides of Highway 18 to reallocate approved dwelling units.
Other items considered during the meeting included an agreement with the Annika Rinehart Trust to purchase 0.384 acres of property to resolve a FEMA compliance issue involving a floodway and sewer easement. The city also considered an agreement with SISU Energy & Environmental, LLC for a Free Heat System for Millcreek II to reduce nitrogen oxide emissions. Furthermore, the council addressed an interlocal fence agreement with Washington County regarding the Tortoise Fence in Divario to maintain harmony with the Habitat Conservation Plan.
The council voted to continue consideration of Ordinance No. 2026-082, which would amend the Rusty Cliffs South Planned Development Traditional Neighborhood Zone on approximately 49.3 acres between 4100 North and 4400 North. The item was scheduled for the next meeting.
