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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Moab City public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
OHV Noise and Speed Limits
Residents voiced deep frustration over loud nighttime OHV noise on Main Street and residential roads, urging the city to maintain lower speed limits and explore new enforcement technologies like acoustic cameras.
Public Transit Funding & Arches Shuttle Integration
The city faces a major funding shortfall for the Moab Area Transit system next year and is discussing how to integrate local transit with the new Grand County Arches Shuttle pilot.
Water Infrastructure Expansion
The city is updating its water master plan, impact fees, and rate structures through a $186,500 contract to ensure long-term system reliability and adequate bond funding.
Affordable Housing Development
Moab's getting a boost of affordable housing aimed at local workers. This could finally help businesses keep staff and let employees actually afford to live in the town they serve.
Housing Market Fluidity
Moab's facing a serious housing crunch, making it super hard for locals to find a place to live. This isn't just annoying, it's changing the whole vibe of the town and messing with tourism.
Cross Creeks Flood Mitigation Project
Engineers presented a $7.8 million flood control study for Mill Creek between Main Street and 500 West, with the council backing a hybrid design that deepens the channel and preserves a natural open space feel.
Mill Creek Flood Mitigation
The city is planning a major project to widen the Mill Creek channel to prevent future flooding, which will involve private property easements.
Noise Pollution Enforcement
City officials discussed exploring acoustic camera technology to detect and educate operators of excessively loud vehicles, aiming to tackle chronic noise pollution in Moab.
Mill Creek Flood Mitigation
Engineers presented a $7.8 million flood control study for Mill Creek between Main Street and 500 West, with the council backing a hybrid design that deepens the channel and preserves a natural open space feel.
MRAC Facility Upgrades
Council approved a $1.2 million change order to fix pressing mechanical, plumbing, lighting, and automation issues at the MRAC facility. While most agreed the work is essential, some council members expressed concern over using a change order instead of competitive bidding.
Water Conservation
The city passed a new ordinance restricting above-ground lawn watering between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. to save water during severe drought conditions. The rule applies only to Moab City culinary water customers, excluding users on private wells or the Moab Irrigation Company.
Wildfire Preparedness and Fireworks Ban
Due to extreme fire danger, the city is implementing a fireworks ban and formalizing agreements with fire districts to ensure state support during emergencies.
Emergency Preparedness
The city adopted a county-wide emergency plan to ensure they are ready for disasters and eligible for federal funding.
Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget
The city has finalized its spending plan for the next year, which dictates how tax dollars are used for city services.