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City seeks private partner to develop Walnut Lane affordable housing project

Ali Harford4 years ago2 years ago

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…

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Traffic project updates: dispersed parking, shuttle program and a roundabout

Ali Harford4 years ago2 years ago

The Utah Department of Transportation’s “hotspot” funding is currently being spent in two traffic projects in the city: a dispersed parking project along Emma Boulevard and a pilot transit shuttle program. Both projects…

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Survey found ranked-choice voting was unpopular

Ali Harford4 years ago2 years ago

Last April, the city council voted to use a ranked-choice voting ballot for the city and mayoral elections held in November 2021. Both races went through multiple rounds of ranked-choice eliminations, and ultimately,…

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After protest from residents, the location of new pickleball courts in Moab is again up for debate

Ali Harford4 years ago2 years ago

Pickleball is not a quiet sport, but, local enthusiasts say, it’s not a racket either. Pickleball is like tennis, if tennis were on a smaller court and played with a whiffle-ball-like plastic ball…

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Pickleball, affordable housing and Walnut Lane: Notes from the Feb. 8 City Council meeting

Ali Harford4 years ago2 years ago

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…

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Council discusses new housing development, Walnut Lane, pickleball courts

Ali Harford4 years ago2 years ago

At their regular Jan. 25 meeting, the Moab City Council passed a number of motions concerning a proposed development along Kane Creek Boulevard; returning funds dedicated to the Walnut Lane affordable housing project;…

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New water management plan in the works

Ali Harford4 years ago2 years ago

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…

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City Council discusses board appointments, police department technology: Notes from the Jan. 11 Moab City Council meeting

Ali Harford4 years ago2 years ago

The first Moab City Council meeting of 2022 welcomed newly elected officials Joette Langianese, Jason Taylor and Luke Wojciechowski. The meeting took place online on Jan. 11, due to concerns about the spread…

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City Council delays Walnut Lane decision; Local evictions turn up housing pressure

Rachel Fixsen4 years ago4 years ago

At the Jan. 11 city council meeting, councilmembers considered the status of a floundering housing project on Walnut Lane. The city bought the property in 2018 hoping to replace an aging trailer park…

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Langianese sworn in as mayor, Wojciechowski and Taylor join city council

Ali Harford4 years ago2 years ago

At her official swearing-in ceremony on January 3, Joette Langianese didn’t ask for a key to the city—she wanted a crown. Donning a plastic tiara with a matching wand and with the official…

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