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Moab City Council Meeting – July 8, 2025

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The July 8 Moab City Council meeting began with public comments expressing concerns about excessive OHV noise, followed by updates on recent flood prevention efforts and a police department report. The council also received a comprehensive water infrastructure presentation, which concluded that current water supply and infrastructure are adequate…for now. Additional business included approving a new Planning Commission member and endorsing a letter of support for a medical cannabis pharmacy in the city.

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Grand County Commission Budget Hearing & Meeting – July 1, 2025

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Commissioners disagreed on Grand County’s financial prospects at the July 1 County Commission meeting. Debate included the 2025 budget and a revision to the HDHO ordinance, which ultimately passed.

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Moab City Council Meeting – June 24, 2025

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Councilmembers discussed a planned pickleball court, the 2025 city budget and other items.

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Grand County Budget Under Pressure: What It Means for Trails, Parks, and Public Services (Grand County Budget Meeting, June 23, 2025)

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The Grand County Commission met Monday to talk about money — The bottom line? The county is facing a mid-year budget squeeze. Tax revenues are falling short, financial obligations are shifting, and commissioners are now considering changes that could affect everything from trail education programs and pickleball courts to law enforcement funding.

Grand County Commission, June 17, 2025

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The Commission approved tourism-related funding policies, voted to fund an economic impact study on Arches National Park’s timed entry system, made changes to TRT spending rules, and updated to the Tourism Advisory Board structure.

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Moab City Planning Commission meeting, June 12, 2025

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At its brief June 12 meeting, the Moab City Planning Commission approved changes to the city’s Master Fee Schedule, updating Chapter 3.50 of the Moab Municipal Code. The revised fees apply to various city services, including planning, permitting, and utilities.

Moab City Council Meeting – June 10, 2025

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The council voted 5-0 to approve the annexation of property for the National Ability Center. The 2025 budget was discussed but tabled.

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Grand County Planning Commission, June 9, 2025

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The Grand County Planning Commission voted 4–3 on June 9 to recommend changes to the county’s High Density Housing Overlay (HDHO) ordinance—despite ethical concerns and confusion about the policy’s reach. The changes would only apply to ~350 housing units approved under the expired ordinance.

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Moab Election 2025: Mayoral and City Council contenders announced

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The ballot is now set for Moab’s 2025 municipal election. Voters will choose between two candidates for mayor and three candidates for two open city council seats.

Moab City Planning Commission recommends annexation for National Ability Center project

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At a special meeting on June 4, the Moab City Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend annexing two properties on Cermak Road into city limits. The vote supports a proposal by the National Ability Center to offer expanded adaptive recreation programming and overnight accommodations for people with disabilities.