Leamington asks UDOT for a speed study on SR-125 and SR-132 and hears the Leamarado Days festival nearly broke even
September 16, 2026, 7:01 p.m.
At its Sept. 16 meeting the Leamington Town Council voted unanimously for Resolution 2026-09-01 asking UDOT Region 4 to conduct a speed study on SR-125 and SR-132 within the town. The treasurer reported Leamarado Days cost $12,524.82 against $12,791.85 in income. The council also agreed to offer the town hall custodian job to one of six applicants and learned a $52,000 bid for road maintenance on Juniper Heights needs two more bids under town rules.
From the approved minutes. Updated November 6, 2026.
In brief
6 items came up for a decision or discussion: 2 approved, 2 pending, and 2 discussed.
The agenda records 2 dollar amounts, the largest $52,000.
2 items here are tracked in the city's development tracker.
This write-up links 2 source documents.
7 members were present.
Residents raised speed on sr-125 and sr-132 and road maintenance bid.
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| Resolution 2026-09-01: speed study on SR-125 and SR-132 | Approved · 5-0 |
| Engine-brake prohibition signs | Pending |
| Leamarado Days review | Discussed |
| Town hall custodian | Approved |
| Road maintenance bid for Juniper Heights | Pending |
| Water and town hall projects | Discussed |
Agenda, item by item
Public safety
Resolution 2026-09-01: speed study on SR-125 and SR-132
Approved · 5-0
The mayor presented a resolution asking UDOT Region 4 to study speeds on SR-125 and SR-132 inside the town, and said he will send a letter requesting consistent speed limits after the study and address emergency-vehicle signage for the fire department. The town can only request a study, not a specific limit; the council discussed how farming season should be considered. The council also noted the town's existing powered speed sign is not working, and that a memorandum of agreement from UDOT for a proposed digital speed sign on Highway 125 has not been provided.
- Resolution: 2026-09-01
- Agency: UDOT Region 4
Public safety
Engine-brake prohibition signs
Pending
UDOT will provide no-engine-brake signs once the town supplies a signed letter from the sheriff's office saying it will enforce the town's ordinance. Engine brakes remain allowed in emergencies.
Budget
Leamarado Days review
Discussed
The treasurer reported $12,524.82 in expenses and $12,791.85 in income, with about $500 in additional donations expected. Plans for next year include continued work with Little Britches on the rodeo, the same caterer, and local meat donations. Free rodeo admission drew positive feedback; one attendee wished dinner had included salad or dessert.
- Payment$12,524.82
Appointment
Town hall custodian
Approved
Six people applied, including three local applicants, two from nearby communities and a cleaning company interested in contract work. The council discussed an initial deep cleaning by a company followed by regular upkeep, reviewed a proposed schedule and pay, and concurred to offer the position to one applicant.
Contract
Road maintenance bid for Juniper Heights
Pending
The town received a $52,000 bid for road maintenance on Juniper Heights Road. To comply with town ordinance it needs two additional bids, which Council Member Christensen will seek.
- Contract$52,000
Roads and utilities
Water and town hall projects
Discussed
The 2023 water project funded by the Community Impact Board has been closed out, and the clerk will file the annual report for the 2026 meter project. The mayor and a council member discussed a possible property purchase for a tank site; land bought earlier is still not recorded with the county. The town hall remodel needs more electrical work and finishing of the lift and elevator, and the maintenance building project is ready to close out after a gas line conversion. The well is to be capped within two weeks.
What residents said
Speed on SR-125 and SR-132Road maintenance bid
A resident suggested a thank-you in the town newsletter for those who donated to Leamarado Days; the mayor said letters are being sent to each donor and a newsletter thank-you can run too.