Monticello

Monticello City Council visits with DWR to address resident deer population issues

Members of the Monticello City Council received a clean audit, approved a wastewater plan, and met with state officials to address the resident deer population at their latest meeting. The city council is making plans to address the deer population in town. A dry and warm winter has resulted in a...

Monticello City starts addressing issues relating to dry 2026 winter

by David Boyle News Director Members of the Monticello City Council reviewed needs related to a dry winter, discussed a potential property tax increase, and tabled a fine for a construction project at the February 10 meeting. The council reviewed water concerns, with a staff report stating the...

Monticello working on update to General Plan

By David Boyle News Director Members of the Monticello City Council held two meetings over the past two weeks with discussions held on the city’s general plan, a CDBG application and construction projects in town. Members of the Monticello city council held a special meeting on January 20 to begin...

Monticello City updates RV code, approves sidewalk safety project

by David Boyle News Director Monticello City swore-in new members, updated the RV code and approved a bid for sidewalk safety projects at their latest meeting. Members of the Monticello city council began their first meeting of the year with the swearing in of Mayor Kevin Dunn alongside new council...

Louise Jones, Monticello Citizen of the Year, receives annual honor from Nathan Chamberlain. Courtesy photo

Monticello Citizen of Year is Louise Jones

by Sally Jack Contributing Write Louise Jones was recently named Citizen of the Year by the City of Monticello. The award was presented by City Councilman Nathan Chamberlain in behalf of Mayor Bayley Hedglin and the City of Monticello at the annual Christmas band and choir concert at Monticello...

Monticello Gingerbread House Winners

Seventeen businesses participated in the 2025 gingerbread tour including: Monticello Merc True Value, Monticello Library, Unique Creations, Elk Ridge Wellness Center, Blue Mountain Meats, Conoco/Subway, Blue Mountain Foods, Emery Telecom, Utah State University Monticello Campus, Overbite, Desert...

Monticello city approves economic blueprint and talks Main Street traffic

by David Boyle News Director Members of the Monticello City Council approved an economic blueprint, waived additional county building fees and talked Main street traffic at their latest meeting. Members of the Monticello City Council opted to forgo a proposal to place signs limiting engine brakes...

Monticello waves permit fees for jail expansion

by David Boyle News Director Members of the Monticello City Council approved a partial fee waiver for building permit fees related to the renovation of the county Public Safety Building. County Administrator Mack McDonald explained with the project being over budget by about $2.5 million the county...

Monticello approves $25k spend to access $1.12 million grant for Loyds Lake

Members of the Monticello City Council voted to approve a $25,000 cash match to secure a $1,120,000 Outdoor Recreation Initiative (ORI) grant at a special November 18 meeting. The grant is funded through the Utah Division of Outdoor Recreation and will be used to for restoration work at Loyds Lake...

Monticello receives $1.12 million grant

by David Boyle News Director The Monticello City Council received word on the city receiving an Outdoor Recreation Initiative (ORI) grant and heard a report on a cloud seeding program at their November 11 meeting. The grant is through the Utah Division of Outdoor Recreation. Assistant City Manager...