Council authorizes Munchkin Road realignment MOU 4-0; hybrid encroachment policy favored
March 5, 2026, 3:00 p.m.
With Council Member Ed Parigian excused for the votes (he joined by Zoom), the council authorized the acting city manager to sign a memorandum of understanding on realigning Munchkin Road, including a temporary parking lot estimated above $600,000. A work session favored a hybrid approach to encroachments on city property. The roll call lists Parigian excused though he took part by Zoom.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| Closed session: property, personnel, litigation and advice of counsel | No action · 4-0 |
| City property encroachment policy (work session) | Discussed |
| Consent: security cameras at The Mine at City Park | Approved · 4-0 |
| Munchkin Road realignment memorandum of understanding | Approved · 4-0 |
| 2026 legislative session update | Discussed |
| Closed session: personnel | No action · 4-0 |
Agenda, item by item
Item CS-1 · Other
Closed session: property, personnel, litigation and advice of counsel
No action · 4-0
Closed 4-0 (Council Member Parigian excused) and adjourned 5-0 at 4:27 p.m. No action reported.
Item WS · City code
City property encroachment policy (work session)
Discussed
Staff found no internal or external policy for encroachments on city property. A proactive approach would cost one full-time position at $125,000 plus a $100,000 operating budget, or $225,000 a year; the current approach is complaint-based. Staff recommended no lease or license fees. Council Member Ciraco proposed a $1,000 application fee, reduced to $200 for residents who come forward. The mayor summarized a majority favoring a hybrid approach, starting with a database of high-profile areas such as the golf course, with any budget below a full-time position returning to council. No vote.
- Budget$225,000
Item IV-1 · Contract
Consent: security cameras at The Mine at City Park
Approved · 4-0
Agreement with Cache Valley Electric, not to exceed $135,000, for security cameras and access control.
- Contract$135,000 to Cache Valley Electric
Item V-1 · Development
Munchkin Road realignment memorandum of understanding
Approved · 4-0
The memorandum with two private property owners sets terms for realigning Munchkin Road; design began in 2018 and construction is targeted for fall 2027. The city would build and manage a temporary surface lot on Recycle Utah property (estimated above $600,000), pay a capped $100,000 toward infrastructure impacts of demolishing part of an events center, grant a temporary employee parking license on the 5-acre parcel and pursue removal of a Highway 248 curb cut. The owners would provide easements, remove part of the event center and share design costs. Staff estimated the Recycle Utah land at $1.5 million to $3 million. No public comment.
- Budget$600,000
- Budget$100,000
Item V-2 · Other
2026 legislative session update
Discussed
Staff said a childcare tax credit bill passed, HB381 banning e-bike tampering passed, SB97 and SB262 failed, and of 31 bills tracked about eight may pass. No vote.
Item CS-2 · Other
Closed session: personnel
No action · 4-0
Closed 4-0 at 7:02 p.m. and reopened 4-0 at 7:40 p.m.
What residents said
Munchkin Road parking
No public input.