The Highland City Council met on October 6, 2026, to address several municipal items, including infrastructure improvements, new employee introductions, and financial reports. During the meeting, the Council approved multiple resolutions regarding land sales and trail construction projects.
City Administrator Erin Wells introduced new staff members, including Library Pages Arya Bennett and Chloe Woellhaf, and Assistant Civic Events Coordinator Avery Ball. Regarding infrastructure, the Council approved a $148,083.65 change order with Vancon for the Mitchell Hollow Trail project to cover additional fill work and pedestrian traffic-calming chicanes. This decision followed a resolution approving a property exchange with the Dean family and a real estate purchase agreement with the Paxman family to acquire land for the 9600 North right-of-way.
In financial matters, Finance Director David Mortensen presented the unaudited Fiscal Year 2026 year-end results, noting that general fund revenues reached 106% of the budget, primarily driven by sales tax. The City's $15 million Meeder investment portfolio earned approximately $522,000 in interest with an average yield of 3.37%. Additionally, the Council ratified a $30,000 purchase of a used bucket truck to allow staff to perform in-house street light and signal work.
The Council also discussed upcoming requirements from the Utah Division of Drinking Water, which notified the City that it will eventually be required to begin consistent chlorination of drinking water. While staff is proactively completing upgrades at two wells, no formal action was taken, and disinfection will only begin if the Council votes to approve it in a future meeting. Meanwhile, the Council gave verbal support for a $10,000 budget request to expand Christmas light displays at Heritage Park and on entry roads.
The meeting included discussions on various community development and maintenance topics. The Planning Commission has extended the review of the Skye Estates Assisted Living proposal for another month, with the item expected back on the October Planning Commission agenda. Additionally, Parks staff presented maintenance priorities for Highland Glen Park, including dock repairs and signage, and directed staff to scope project costs with the Friends of Highland Glen.
