The Escalante City Council is scheduled to hold a regular meeting on Nov. 3, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. According to a Oct. 26 statement, the meeting will take place at the Escalante City Council Chambers located at 65 North Center Street.
The agenda for the upcoming meeting includes the adoption of the agenda and the approval of minutes from the Oct. 20, 2026, regular meeting. Public comment is scheduled, allowing individuals a maximum of two minutes to express ideas, concerns, or comments on items not listed on the agenda.
Planning and zoning items on the agenda include updates and a lot line adjustment involving Christine Lowe, Patricia Lowe, and Gabrielle Farris. Additionally, the council will address a scheduled item regarding a Professional Engineering Services Request For Qualifications (RFQ) for Escalante City Park Improvements.
Department reports will be provided for the administrative, public works, and fire departments. The meeting also includes council reports from various members covering specific city services:
Mayor Melani Torgersen will report on employees, the cemetery, and the fire department. Council Member Chad Lyman will discuss water, while Council Member Tara Woolsey will address the airport. Council Member Ryan Cottam is scheduled to discuss streets and storm water drainage. Council Member Marlene Stowe will report on the building, parks and recreation, Main Street, and the clinic. Council Member Sally Orme will provide updates on sanitation and the landfill.
The meeting may include a tentative closed meeting held in accordance with Utah Code 52-4-205. Individuals requiring special accommodations under the Americans with Disability Act should notify City Recorder Stephanie Steed at (435) 826-4644 at least 48 hours before the meeting. Participation is also available via Zoom using Meeting ID 952 988 2858 and Passcode 512701.
