Monticello

Monticello bans fireworks throughout town and open fires at Loyds Lake

The Monticello City Council banned fireworks, discussed water, and worked with the Lions Club for a new sign at Veterans Park at their June 22 meeting. During this long dry period of time, the council adopted firework restrictions, while administration made plans to ban fires in fire pits at Loyds...

Monticello to seek water rights

A large acquisition of water rights, adopting the city budget, and flying flags on city property were all discussed as part of the June 8 meeting of the Monticello City Council. A public hearing was held for the Monticello Spring Creek water acquisition project, which could double the amount of...

Citizens make a push to help with parks and recreation programs

Monticello residents are mobilizing to improve city parks and recreation programs by asking for a new part-time position to aid a department they see as stretched thin. At the May 25 meeting of the Monticello City Council, nearly a dozen members of the community – most of whom volunteer on the...

Monticello City denies zone change request, approves a budget

The Monticello City Council discussed the upcoming budget, denied a request for zone change and approved liquor licenses at their May 11 meeting. The council voted to deny a zone change request for a parcel of land on the north end of town. The Pearson Lane applicant requested a change to their...

Monticello City Council votes to charge Tier 3 for secondary rates

Monticello’s four-tier system allows the city to charge more money for secondary water depending on drought conditions. The different tiers are designed to encourage conservation during times of drought. At the city council meeting on April 13, City Public Works Director Nathan Langston presented...

courtesy: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Several recent announcements to impact Monticello LDS Temple

Several recent announcements by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are anticipated to impact worshipers at the Monticello Temple, including the announcement of new leadership, additional temples in the area, and lifting of some COVID-19 restrictions. Earlier this year, the church...

Tiny home manufacturer may come to Monticello

A Moab businessman may bring a tiny-home manufacturing company to Monticello. At their March 9 meeting, the Monticello City Council approved a zone change request to a parcel located on the north end of town. The zoning changes from R2 Residential to Commercial. The zone change is the first step...

Spring Creek drainage project does NOT include reservoir

Note: The printed version of this story stated the Spring Creek project would include a new reservoir, clarification from the city confirms the Spring Creek project does not include the planning, engineering, or construction of a reservoir. Our apologies for any confusion the prior story may have...

Recreation programs a priority for Monticello

Steps to promote and ensure stable recreation in Monticello was a main topic of discussion for the Monticello City Council on January 12. The Council emphasized that Monticello City Recreation needs to get recreation up and running again for the kids of Monticello. The boys basketball program was...

Monticello names Citizen of the Year

Michelle Sonderegger is the Monticello Citizen of the Year for 2020 for her years of service to the community. Sonderegger was nominated for the award from two separate nominations. One nomination was by Carol Van Steeter and Scott Mitchell, while Linda Lewis and Ellen Kirby submitted the other....