Council splits on Art Around the Corner Alcohol Service in Civic Room (Item 3i), 2–2

Approval of Art Around the Corner Alcohol Service in Civic Room (Item 3i)

2 yes, 2 no

Steve Kemp (yes), Dannielle Larkin (yes), Michelle Tanner (no), Austin Anderson (no)

Imposition of 0.33% Emergency Services Sales and Use Tax with Utility Rebate

3 yes, 2 no

Dannielle Larkin (yes), Steve Kemp (yes), Natalie Larsen (yes), Austin Anderson (no), Michelle Tanner (no)

Consent Calendar Approval (Excluding Item 3i)

0 yes, 0 no

Approval of CDBG CAPER Report for FY 2026

0 yes, 0 no

Ordinance No. 2026-072 Street Renaming (Backlot Crossing to Desert Fields Drive)

5 yes, 0 no

Ordinance No. 2026-073 Easement Vacation at Foothill Commons

5 yes, 0 no

Ordinance No. 2026-074 Easement Vacation at Meadow Valley Farms Phase 11

5 yes, 0 no

Ordinance No. 2026-075 Easement Vacation at Vista Ridge Estates Phase II

5 yes, 0 no

Resolution No. 2026-020R FY 2026-27 Budget Amendments

5 yes, 0 no

Resolution No. 2026-022R Support for Federal Public Lands Sale for Water Reuse

5 yes, 0 no

Conditional Use Permit Amendment for White Dome Cell Tower

0 yes, 0 no

Ordinance No. 2026-066 Zone Change from RE-20 to RE-37.5 (RL Wyman 2450 South)

5 yes, 0 no

Ordinance No. 2026-076 Zone Change from A-1 to PD-C (Sullivan Commercial)

5 yes, 0 no

Ordinance No. 2026-077 Zone Change from C-3 to PD-C (Strap Tank Restaurant & Brewery)

5 yes, 0 no

Ordinance No. 2026-078 Zone Change to R-1 (Horizon Ridge)

5 yes, 0 no

Ordinance No. 2026-079 Six-Month Blasting Moratorium

5 yes, 0 no

Sullivan Commercial Parcel

North of 2450 South and west of 3210 East

Changed 8.48 acres from agricultural to Planned Development Commercial with a modified use list.

approved (5-0) · still approved

Anthemnet/VZW White Dome Cell Tower

1001 East White Dome Drive

Removed a previously approved condition requiring red aviation notification lighting on a 100-foot cell tower based on FAA determination.

approved · still approved

Horizon Ridge

North of Curly Hollow Drive and south of Province Way

Rezoned 35.67 acres from R-1-8 and R-1-10 to R-1 single-family residential with no minimum lot size.

approved (5-0) · still approved

Strap Tank Restaurant & Brewery

Rezoned 1.68 acres from C-3 to PD-C to allow a bar establishment alongside the existing restaurant and brewery.

approved (5-0) · still approved

RL Wyman 2450 South Zone Change

West of St. George/Washington border along 2450 South

Changed the zone on 6.20 acres from RE-20 to RE-37.5 to match adjacent property zoning.

approved (5-0) · still approved

Horizon Ridge Detention Basins

The city is reviewing drainage and flood control infrastructure in the Horizon Ridge subdivision to ensure proper management of storm water run-off.

What it means: Residents in the Horizon Ridge subdivision who rely on reliable stormwater and flood protection.

Moratorium on Blasting Within City Limits

In response to resident complaints about noise, lack of notification, and potential property damage from construction blasting, the council enacted a six-month moratorium on new blasting permits.

What it means: Nearby residents in developing areas who experience severe noise, vibrations, and structural concerns from construction blasts.

911 Dispatch Center Contract and Billing Model

St. George is replacing its 25-year-old population-based 911 dispatch billing agreement with a new 5-year contract that charges cities based on actual dispatch actions. This shift aims to create a fairer system that reflects the real workload generated by each participating agency.

What it means: St. George City's proposed annual dispatch cost is approximately $1.03 million under the new workload model.

EMS Sales Tax Proposal

The city council debated and ultimately approved a 0.33% sales tax increase to fund fire stations, firefighters, and apparatus. Residents voiced strong concerns about tax burdens during high inflation, prompting the council to pair the tax with utility rebates.

What it means: Generates approximately $12 million annually at an estimated average household impact of $56 per year, offset by a $40 utility rebate for primary residents.

Live/Work Unit Standards

The city is reviewing regulations for live/work units to ensure they fit well into neighborhoods. The rules cover where they can be built, parking requirements, size limits, and operating hours to prevent disruptions.

What it means: Entrepreneurs and residents looking to operate small businesses out of their homes.