The Richfield City Council approved an appeal from Galina Ivanovna Lisyanskaya regarding property maintenance and adopted an ordinance regulating surplus culinary water usage for non-domestic purposes outside city limits during a meeting held on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. The council also voted to amend the fiscal year 2026-27 budget after the Utah State Tax Commission denied a proposed tax increase.
During the meeting, the council considered an appeal from Lisyanskaya concerning potential maintenance enforcement at her property located at 390 West 500 South. Zoning Administrator David Anderson reported that the property had been identified for violations involving weeds, refuse, and an overgrown yard. Lisyanskaya, who stated she works to maintain her property despite physical limitations, requested clear instructions regarding specific violations and the application of City Code.
Councilmember Hansen noted the presence of noxious weeds and bindweed, which can attract vermin and impact neighborhood property values. Following discussion, the council granted the appeal with the condition that the property be cleaned up in coordination with Utah State University and the City within 60 days. This decision was reached via a unanimous roll call vote.
The council also adopted Ordinance 2026-8, which governs the connections and usage of surplus culinary and drinking water for agriculture, stock, or other non-domestic uses outside the City limits. The ordinance, which will have an effective date of December 1, 2026, was passed with a unanimous vote.
During the discussion, resident Shontae Hatch and Greg Torgerson raised concerns regarding personal notification for affected users. Mayor Burrows noted that the city has the right to raise rates and that the ordinance is part of a process to protect the city's water resources for residents. The council moved to adopt the ordinance with the new effective date of December 1, 2026.
Regarding the city budget, Financial Director Rob Jenson reported that the Utah State Tax Commission denied a proposed tax increase. The denial followed multiple appeals and was linked to the city hosting more than one meeting on the night of the tax increase public hearing. Consequently, the council voted unanimously to open and amend the fiscal year 2026-27 budget to remove the denied tax increase amount.
Other business discussed by the council included an agreement with Brad Garfield to postpone impact fee collection until a unit sells, is occupied, or 180 days have passed, which passed with a 2-2 tie broken by Mayor Burrows. The council also approved an addendum to the Development Agreement for the TGAP/Pioneer Lane project and approved a drive-through window for My Package Guy at 310 South 100 East.
The council tabled a proposal to install piers under the Library building until more bidding information is available.
