Ballard backs a joint city building and fire station, picks Uintah Basin Medical Center for 911 ambulance service
October 20, 2026, 7:00 p.m. · Ballard City
At its Oct. 20 meeting the Ballard City Council signed a letter naming Uintah Basin Medical Center as the city's 911 ambulance provider, expressed support for a possible joint city building and fire station, and announced a bid notice for a contracted building inspector and zoning administrator (bids due Nov. 16). Members heard an indoor riding arena proposal, got a box culvert update, approved the Oct. 6 minutes and finances, and met in a closed session on litigation and real property.
From the approved minutes. Updated November 5, 2026.
In brief
6 items came up for a decision or discussion: 4 discussed and 2 approved.
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5 members were present.
The previous City Council meeting was on October 6, 2026: Ballard sets up a grant committee with a consultant and weighs ways to curb speeding
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| 911 ambulance provider letter | Approved |
| Possible joint city building and fire station | Discussed |
| Bids for a contracted building inspector and zoning administrator | Discussed |
| Proposed indoor riding arena, park and cemetery | Discussed |
| Box culvert project update | Discussed |
| Minutes of Oct. 6 and finances | Approved · 4-0 |
Agenda, item by item
Item 2 · Public safety
911 ambulance provider letter
Approved
The Utah Bureau of EMS requires a letter from Ballard City naming its 911 ambulance provider. The mayor signed a letter selecting Uintah Basin Medical Center.
Item 3 · facilities
Possible joint city building and fire station
Discussed
Fire Chief Jeremy Raymond raised a possible joint city building and fire station to replace the current city building within a few years. The council expressed support, a grant consultant (The Ferguson Group) is pursuing grants to help pay for it, and potential sites were discussed.
Item 4 · contracts
Bids for a contracted building inspector and zoning administrator
Discussed
Ballard will publish a notice on Oct. 26 seeking a contracted person to serve as both building inspector and zoning administrator. Bids are due by 5 p.m. Nov. 16 and will be opened Nov. 17, with an award expected Dec. 1.
Item 5 · Parks
Proposed indoor riding arena, park and cemetery
Discussed
A resident presented a plan for an indoor riding arena for rodeos and 4-H events, plus a park and a city cemetery. The council suggested seeking funding through Uintah Special Service District 1 and its recreation department rather than city funds because of long-term subsidy concerns, and said the city may help with the cemetery since it would serve many Ballard residents.
Item 6 · Roads and utilities
Box culvert project update
Discussed
The city's engineer reported the box culvert project is going well: concrete is poured, backfilling began this week and should take about two weeks, and storm drain installation has started.
Item 10 · administration
Minutes of Oct. 6 and finances
Approved · 4-0
The council approved the Oct. 6 minutes as written and approved the finances as presented. Both passed on voice votes with all in favor.
What residents said
No public comment recorded.