Carly Castle details goals as Moab’s city manager
Carly Castle has been working as Moab’s official city manager for just over two weeks; before that, she was the acting city manager since September, and assistant city manager from 2019 to 2021.
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Staffing changes at Moab City Hall
Carly Castle is officially Moab’s new city manager, after serving as acting city manager since September 2021 and deputy city manager from 2019 to 2021. “I’m honored that the mayor and council have…
City seeks private partner to develop Walnut Lane affordable housing project
At their regular meeting on March 8, the Moab City Council decided to move forward with the Walnut Lane affordable housing project by pursuing a public-private partnership, in which the city will long-term…
Pickleball, affordable housing and Walnut Lane: Notes from the Feb. 8 City Council meeting
At their regular meeting on Feb. 8, the Moab City Council heard comments from citizens concerning the proposed pickleball courts at Old City Park, heard updates on an ordinance that would increase the…
New water management plan in the works
In the latest push for water conservation, three public water systems in the Moab and Spanish Valley region are proposing to unite to develop a “Water Utility Resource Management Plan.” “Regardless of how…
Edge out: Moab police chief returns from leave “in a transitional role”
After months on leave, Moab Police Chief Bret Edge returned to the job on Jan. 24 but will be in “a transitional role” while a new chief is found, city staff reported. “The…
MARC director resigns: Liz Holland “accepts another opportunity”
Liz Holland, former executive director at the Moab Arts and Recreation Center, has resigned. “Liz resigned and accepted another opportunity,” wrote Lisa Church, Moab City communications and engagement manager, in an email to…
City talks workforce housing, sewer rates: Notes from the Oct. 26 Moab City Council meeting
At the regular city council meeting on Oct. 26, the city council continued discussions on creating more workforce housing with accessory dwelling units and on changing sewer rates. Council members also heard comments…
Notes from Council Meeting: Five city positions up for hire, dispersed parking off Main Street moves forward
At its regular meeting on Oct. 12, the Moab City Council discussed a state-funded community plan to add more dispersed parking in downtown Moab, a letter outlining the city’s priorities in the Manti-La…
Arches to trial timed entry, city considers search for new staff: Notes from the regular Sept. 28 City Council meeting
Label: City Council At their regular meeting on Sept. 28, city council members heard a presentation from the Southeast Utah Group of National Parks, voted to move forward with Utah Department of Transportation…
Talking to Moab’s sustainability director for Utah Climate Week
Mila Dunbar-Irwin is five months into her role as Moab’s sustainability director. Her biggest project right now is to create a new sustainability plan for Moab, one that sets goals that will do…
Back to the drawing board at Walnut Lane: City Council frustrated as project returns to phase one
The Walnut Lane affordable housing project has been plagued by legal, financial, and repair issues since the plot was first purchased in October 2018 for $1.8 million. Most recently, the city had to…
‘Dysfunction’ between city council, administration: Council members concerned about communication after staff resignations
In public comments at the Moab City Council meeting on Sept. 14, council members expressed alarm at how the circumstance of recent resignations of city staff had been communicated both to the council…
Shake-up in the City: City manager, attorney latest resignations
Moab City Manager Joel Linares resigned his position at the City of Moab effective at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 7. He had held the position since May 2019, and before that, served…
Council talks water conservation and property taxes: Notes from the June 22 Moab City Council meeting
At their regular meeting on June 22, the Moab City Council heard updates from city personnel concerning water conservation and the upcoming 4th of July celebration; and discussed and voted on issues concerning…
City Council meeting: Speed limits, hotspot funding, e-bikes
At its regular June 8 meeting, Moab City Council discussed municipal speed limits, matching funding for a Recreational Hotspot pilot transit project, and allowing e-bikes on paved city pathways. Speed limits City Engineer…