Highland council approves a trimmed $148,084 Mitchell Hollow Trail change order and two right-of-way deals, 5-0
October 6, 2026, 6:00 p.m. · Highland City Council Chambers, 5400 W. Civic Center Dr.
The Highland City Council voted 5-0 on Oct. 6 to approve a Vancon change order of up to $148,083.65 for the Mitchell Hollow Trail, down from the $160,129.20 first proposed. It also voted 5-0 for a property exchange and a purchase agreement tied to 9600 North right-of-way, and 5-0 to exempt veterinary urgent care from hours-of-operation rules. The outcomes here come from the city's own Council Brief, which is a summary and not approved minutes. A draft council code of conduct and a Highland Glen Park work session were also on the agenda.
From the agenda and city or news reports of the results; minutes not yet posted. Updated October 23, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| Change order for Mitchell Hollow Trail project | Approved · 5-0 |
| Veterinary urgent care exempt from hours-of-operation rules | Approved |
| Ratify $30,000 bucket truck purchase | Pending |
| Right-of-way exchange on 9600 North | Approved · 5-0 |
| Sale of two surplus city parcels | Pending |
| Chlorination requirement and draft council code of conduct | Discussed |
| Highland Glen Park project priorities | Discussed |
Agenda, item by item
Item Action · Roads and utilities
Change order for Mitchell Hollow Trail project
Approved · 5-0
Approved 5-0 at up to $148,083.65, reduced through negotiation from the $160,129.20 first proposed. The city says the change order pays for added fill in place of a retaining wall at one property and for pedestrian traffic-calming chicanes at another.
- Change order$148,083.65 to Vancon
Item Action · City code
Veterinary urgent care exempt from hours-of-operation rules
Approved
An ordinance adding veterinary urgent care to the businesses exempt from the city's hours-of-operation rules. The city's Oct. 12 legal notice says the council adopted Ordinance O-2026-32 on Oct. 6; the notice gives no vote tally.
Item Consent · Contract
Ratify $30,000 bucket truck purchase
Pending
The council was asked to ratify a $30,000 bucket truck purchase.
- Purchase$30,000
Item Expedited · Roads and utilities
Right-of-way exchange on 9600 North
Approved · 5-0
Two separate items, each approved 5-0 according to the city's Council Brief. A property exchange with one family lets trail construction begin under a right-of-occupancy agreement while the exchange paperwork is finalized. A purchase agreement with a second family buys right-of-way in exchange for improvements to their home. The city's summary gives no dollar values and does not say when either closes.
Item Expedited · Other
Sale of two surplus city parcels
Pending
Resolutions to sell two orphan city parcels, each adjacent to a private property.
Item Presentation · Presentation
Twin Bridges entryway insurance payout request
Pending
A resident asked for additional funds from the city's insurance payout for a change order on the Twin Bridges entryway.
Item Discussion · Other
Chlorination requirement and draft council code of conduct
Discussed
Discussion of a chlorination requirement from the Utah Division of Drinking Water and a draft council code of conduct from Mayor Bills. No final action was planned.
Item Work session · Parks
Highland Glen Park project priorities
Discussed
Work session to discuss and prioritize projects for Highland Glen Park.
What residents said
Trail project costRight-of-way acquisition