Mount Pleasant postpones a 62-acre overlay zone, approves $55,000 tree trimming
October 13, 2026, 6:30 p.m. · City Council Chambers, 115 West Main Street
At its Oct. 13 meeting the Mount Pleasant City Council postponed a requested PUD overlay zone for about 62 acres until the development agreement is revised, approved $55,000 for tree trimming on condition the city notifies the public, and approved holiday decor and sidewalk repairs. The mayor said proposals for city attorney and prosecutor services are under review. A 5,000-square-foot minimum was added for community centers in the Public Facility zone.
From the approved minutes. Updated November 5, 2026.
In brief
8 items came up for a decision or discussion: 4 approved, 3 discussed, and 1 tabled.
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4 members were present and 1 absent (Councilmember Rondy G. Black).
The previous City Council meeting was on September 22, 2026: Mount Pleasant weighs a heavy-truck route on 700 South and risk-based fire inspections
The next one was on October 19, 2026: Mount Pleasant appoints Molly Brotherson to the vacant council seat after interviewing six applicants
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| Purchases and requisitions | Approved · 3-0 |
| Sidewalk repairs | Approved · 3-0 |
| Public Facility zone: minimum 5,000 square feet | Approved |
| Aspen Village-area PUD overlay zone | Tabled |
| Horseback riding lessons, R-A zone | Discussed |
| Tie-breaking ordinance 2026-14 | Approved · 3-0 |
| City attorney and prosecutor proposals | Discussed |
| Water master plan and other staff reports | Discussed |
Agenda, item by item
Item 1 · finance
Purchases and requisitions
Approved · 3-0
The council approved $5,283.32 for canopy tents and holiday decor, garland for city light poles at a reduced $3,528, and $55,000 to Desert Tree Worx for tree trimming on the condition the city tells the public about the work. A council member suggested hiring a seasonal employee for tree trimming in future years.
Item 2 · Roads and utilities
Sidewalk repairs
Approved · 3-0
The council ratified two emergency requisitions: about 100 feet of sidewalk at the recreation center at a reduced $3,100 and about 100 feet at 300 South State Street for $3,500.
Item 3 · land-use
Public Facility zone: minimum 5,000 square feet
Approved
The council agreed to add a 5,000-square-foot minimum floor area to the Public Facility zone conditional use for community centers, meeting halls and civic centers.
Item 4 · land-use
Aspen Village-area PUD overlay zone
Tabled
The council postponed the 62.4-acre PUD overlay zone until revisions to the development agreement can be discussed and agreed with the developer; a member suggested a work session or a meeting between the developer and a few council members.
Item 5 · land-use
Horseback riding lessons, R-A zone
Discussed
The council agreed riding lesson language should be similar to Mapleton's ordinance.
Item 6 · administration
Tie-breaking ordinance 2026-14
Approved · 3-0
On reconsideration, the council approved Ordinance 2026-14 3-0. It sets how tied candidates for a vacant seat are eliminated by lot in an open meeting, with a coin toss if the second vote also ties, as Utah Code 20A-1-510 requires.
Item 7 · contracts
City attorney and prosecutor proposals
Discussed
The mayor said the city received three proposals each for city prosecutor and city attorney services. After a closed session on a personnel matter the council took no action and will meet each attorney by video.
Item 8 · utilities
Water master plan and other staff reports
Discussed
Staff estimated a comprehensive water master plan at about $75,000 and the council wants to bid it out. The mayor reported a well pump price, a $2,000 county contribution toward an ATV parking area, and that one person applied for the Planning and Zoning vacancy. The water tank project has been delayed by funding.
What residents said
A resident raised concerns about the proposed tree trimming contractor.