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MARC director resigns: Liz Holland “accepts another opportunity”

Ali Harford4 years ago2 years ago

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…

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Shake-up in the City: City manager, attorney latest resignations

Ali Harford4 years ago2 years ago

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…

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City Council meeting: Speed limits, hotspot funding, e-bikes

Rachel Fixsen4 years ago4 years ago

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…

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Development near Sand Flats moves ahead: Lionsback Resort

Rachel Fixsen4 years ago4 years ago

The Lionsback Resort development, located on land owned by the Utah School and Institutional Trust Lands Administration adjacent to the Sand Flats Recreation Area, has been in the works since the mid-2000s. The…

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Rise of the e-bike: Local government consider e-bike regulations as popularity grows

Rachel Fixsen5 years ago4 years ago

At its June 1 meeting, the Grand County Commission passed a resolution permitting the use of Class 1 e-bikes on the county’s paved trail system on the north end of town, but fans…

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Council talks budget, bicycles and zoning: Notes from the May 25 meeting of the Moab City Council

Moab Sun News5 years ago2 years ago

At their regular, in-person meeting on Tuesday, the Moab City Council heard presentations, discussed and voted on several issues regarding the budget, electric bicycles, zoning and this year’s local elections. Acting City Manager…

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City council tries to hammer out a noise ordinance local businesses can accept

Moab Sun News5 years ago2 years ago

At their regular meeting on April 13, the Moab City Council discussed a proposed noise control ordinance draft for the city. The ordinance covers potential noise pollution from musical instruments to construction, but…

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Grand County continues noise conversation as residents offer ideas at Chamber of Commerce discussion

Rachel Fixsen5 years ago4 years ago

Community members and elected officials continue to discuss how to address noise pollution in residential areas in the Moab Valley. The Moab Chamber of Commerce hosted a virtual community conversation on March 15,…

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So where do we go now? Moab City Council discusses noise mitigation possibilities

Rachel Fixsen5 years ago4 years ago

Moab City Attorney Laurie Simonson summarized steps the city has already taken toward mitigating street noise at a city council workshop on March 9: It has implemented a 15 mile-per-hour speed limit for…

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