The Monroe City Council is scheduled to meet Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026, to address a diverse agenda including discussions on affordable housing development and the potential imposition of a power surcharge. This upcoming session follows years of municipal management, including a 2024 meeting where the council addressed property nuisance abatement and community resource donations.
Planning and Housing Discussions
The upcoming meeting, scheduled for 7:00 p.m. at the City Office located at 10 N Main, will feature a report from the Planning Commission. Chairperson Talon Gadd will lead a discussion regarding affordable housing development, a topic submitted by Karl Pieper. This follows a historical pattern of development discussions in the city; for instance, at a meeting held on Jan. 23, 2024, the Planning Commission addressed a conditional business license use application for "KAP Real Estate" at 428 West 500 North, submitted by Karl Pieper, as well as a plat map amendment for a property at approximately 335 South 300 West submitted by Javalan Redd.
Regulatory and Policy Matters
The council will also consider several regulatory and administrative matters on the Sept. 8 agenda. These include reviewing and considering property nuisance complaints and a vote on Resolution 8-01-2026, which seeks to amend the Monroe City Cemetery Policy. Additionally, the council is set to consider an annexation denial for Timothy and Stephanie Hughes regarding a property located approximately at 1250 S Brooklyn Road. The meeting will also include a report from the South Sevier Senior Center Board.
Financial and Administrative Business
A significant item on the agenda involves the potential imposition of a PCA, or power surcharge. The council will also review the August 2026 warrant register, cash disbursements, and an adjustment journal. The meeting will commence with a call to order by Mayor Johnny Parsons, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and a prayer led by an elected official.
Historical Land Use Enforcement
The city's current focus on property management echoes discussions from early 2024. During a meeting on Jan. 9, 2024, Code Enforcement Officer Charles Billingsley reported on land use ordinance violations involving an accessory building and a mobile home at 165 E 100 N. At that time, the council discussed whether to grant the property owners, Robert and Chris Hardy, additional time to reach compliance or to begin the formal abatement process. Ultimately, the council voted 5-0 to grant an extension, requesting that the owners report their progress at a subsequent meeting.
Community Resource Support
Community support and social services have also been central to council business. In early 2024, the council voted 5-0 to donate $5,000 to the Central Utah Food Bank after a presentation by Dr. Jeff Brown. Brown, a retired medical doctor, noted that the food bank serves the Monroe community and surrounding areas, and reported that the organization had seen a significant increase in the number of individuals served, rising from 787 in 2022 to 915 in 2023. Brown also noted challenges regarding food supply, stating the bank had received only about a third of the food normally provided by local food drives.
Childcare Partnership Initiatives
The council has also managed partnerships to support local childcare. During a meeting in early 2024, owners Amber Carter and Bethany Street of Pebbles and Pinecones Day Care Center presented a sample agreement to the council. The proposal involved a partnership to support quality childcare, with the council considering a $5.00 per hour, month-to-month agreement. The motion to support the partnership passed with a 5-0 vote.
Meeting Information and Accessibility
The Monroe City Council meeting is scheduled to take place at 10 N Main, Monroe, UT 84754. For those requiring special accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act, the city advises notifying City Recorder Allison Leavitt at 435-527-4621 at least 24 hours prior to the meeting. Meetings may also be conducted via electronic or telephone means in accordance with Utah Code Annotated, Section 52-4-207.
