Council Member· 2024-2027
Colin Topper
Moab City
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- 39
- Total speaking time
- 4:37:27
- Avg per meeting
- 7:07
- Segments
- 3638
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Council Member Colin Topper on the recordAI-generated · 4 meetingsCouncil Member Colin Topper has consistently prioritized infrastructure and active transportation, frequently advocating for improvements to traffic management, pedestrian safety, and trail connectivity. He has actively engaged with urban planning challenges, specifically supporting the integration of safety features like lighting and cameras in transportation plans and promoting long-term sustainability through gray water retrofits. Additionally, Topper has demonstrated a focus on civic management, emphasizing the need for creative waste disposal solutions and objective processes in local grant and infrastructure evaluations.
Top issues during term (20)
Public Transit Funding & Arches Shuttle Integration
The city faces an estimated $600,000 annual operating subsidy requirement for MAT starting in fiscal year 2027.
City of Moab Annexation Policy Plan and Boundary Maps Update
May affect future municipal service delivery costs and property tax bases as areas potentially annex into the city.
election debate
This won't cost you a dime, but it could save you from voting for someone who makes wild promises.
Water Conservation
None directly from the ordinance, though water savings benefit overall municipal supply.
Minor Subdivision at 196 N 200 E
The changes aim to reduce staff time spent on permitting and enforcement.
Henry Shaw Hotel and Workforce Housing Obligations
The agreement involved either constructing 28 deed-restricted units or paying a fee-in-lieu of approximately $2.6 million.
Sidewalk and Driveway Construction Standards
Impacts individual business owners by tens of thousands of dollars in exaction fees.
Pedestrian Safety and Crosswalks
Positions the city to apply for multi-million-dollar federal infrastructure grants.
Affordable Housing Development
The request is for $10,000 in annual funding.
Spanish Valley Water Storage
A $3 million bond with a 3.72% interest rate over 15 years, repaid through water enterprise funds.
county commission meeting
These decisions could impact everything from tourism revenue to local development costs.
Vendor Code Reform
Minimal fiscal impact, primarily administrative staff time for licensing and enforcement.
sheriff election
The election outcome will determine how the sheriff's department allocates its budget and prioritizes taxpayer-funded resources.
Pack Creek Pedestrian Bridge Replacement
The project costs $527,943, supported by grant funding and reallocated capital funds.
C-2 Zoning and Infill Development
The CHP project faces a $29,590 sidewalk fee, while the Henry Shaw Hotel faces a $2.6 million workforce housing fee.
Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget
The committee allocated the full $83,000 available for the 2025 cycle.
tourism impact
More tourists mean more money flowing into local businesses, which is great for the economy.
Water Infrastructure Expansion
The study costs $186,500, paid entirely from the municipal water fund capital budget.
Moved or seconded (10)
Motions Topper personally put forward or seconded. Attribution comes from the minutes; where the minutes name somebody we cannot match to the roster we leave it out rather than guess, so this is a floor, not a total.
- secondedpassed 5-02026-04-14
Resolution 03-2026: Tentative Budget
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-04-14
Councilmember Topper moved to approve RAP tax recommended projects and funding amounts for the 2026 cycle totaling $85,000.
- secondedpassed2026-04-14
Councilmember Loftin moved to end the closed session.
- secondedpassed 5-02026-04-14
Ordinance 2026-05: Elected and Executive Salaries
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02026-04-14
Councilmember Taylor moved to approve Ordinance 2026-04: an ordinance adopting the City of Moab pay plan schedules for fiscal year 2026-2027.
- secondedpassed2026-04-14
Councilmember Loftin moved to amend the order of the agenda, placing the public hearing and consideration of adoption of the tentative budget after consideration of the pay plan sc…
- secondedpassed2026-04-14
Councilmember Loftin moved to enter an executive strategy session to discuss reasonably imminent and/or pending litigation, to discuss the sale of real property, and/or to discuss …
- secondedpassed2026-03-24
Councilmember Loftin moved to adjourn the meeting.
- secondedpassed 5-02026-03-24
Councilmember Taylor moved to approve the consent agenda, as follows: arbor day proclamation, dark sky week proclamation, approval of minutes for the March 10, 2026, regular meetin…
- movedpassed2026-03-24
Councilmember Topper moved to approve Resolution 05-2026: a resolution adopting the City of Moab fiscal year 2026-2027 strategic plan with the following modifications: adding safet…
Decisions during term (285)
Recorded while Topper was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of Consent Agenda
Pack Creek Pedestrian Bridge Replacement Bid Award
Adoption of Ordinance 2026-18: Vendor and Business License Regulations
Adoption of Ordinance 2026-19: Sidewalk, Curb, and Gutter Exemptions
Consent Agenda
Consideration of Resolution 17-2026: A Resolution of the Governing Body of the City of Moab Declaring Certain Property Owned by the City of Moab as Surplus
Approval of Minutes
Approval of Bills Against the City of Moab in the Amount of $651,231.38
Approval of Minutes
Recommendation of Denial for Henry Shaw Hotel Development Agreement
Recommendation of Approval for Master Fee Schedule Updates
Recommendation on Ordinance 2026-18 (Vendor Code Rewrite)
Consent Agenda Approval
Ordinance 2026-22: RAP Tax Advisory Committee Bylaws
Resolution 16-2026: Safe Streets for All Commitment
Speed Limit Amendment on 100 West
Moab Area Transit and Arches Shuttle Position Statement
Consent Agenda
Approval of August 27, 2026 Minutes
Voting record (80)
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Pack Creek Pedestrian Bridge Replacement Bid Award
Adoption of Ordinance 2026-18: Vendor and Business License Regulations
Adoption of Ordinance 2026-19: Sidewalk, Curb, and Gutter Exemptions
Councilmember Loftin moved to award the contract for the Spitfire Storm Drain Improvement Project to Beh Brothers Construction, LLC in the amount of $102,770.47 as presented by staff and authorize the
Councilmember Myers moved to approve the Consent Agenda, as follows: fraud risk assessment FY26, approval of minutes for the August 25, 2026, Regular Meeting and approval of bills against the City of
Councilmember Topper moved to adopt the recommended two-year City of Moab and FCA US LLC (Jeep) sponsorship agreement as presented.
Councilmember Knutson-Boyd moved to approve the phase 2 development agreement for 57 West Kane Creek Boulevard Parcel 01-0001-0200 between Amasa Arroyo Apartments LLC and the City of Moab, Utah.
Councilmember Topper moved to approve a purchase proposal with Pacific Fitness Corp, LLC for MRAC fitness equipment Purchase in the Amount of $154,236 and authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement.
Councilmember Knutson-Boyd moved to approve a contract award to Landmark Aquatics in the amount of $192,750 for the outdoor leisure pool Myrtha liner.
Sponsorship Agreement Between City of Moab and FCA US LLC (Jeep)
Phase 2 Development Agreement for 57 West Kane Creek Boulevard
Consent Agenda Approval
Ordinance 26-16: Code Amendments
IT Services Contract Award
Councilmember Knutson-Boyd moved to approve a contract award to RevTech Services in the amount of $338,596.88 for information technology security (cyber security) and information technology support se
Councilmember Loftin moved to approve the Consent Agenda, as follows: recovery day proclamation, suicide prevention and awareness month proclamation, ratification of a letter of support for Utah State
to approve the Consent Agenda, as follows: approval of minutes for the July 28, 2026, Regular Meeting and approval of bills against the City of Moab in the amount of $244,550.06.
to approve a contract with Straight Stripe Painting, Inc. in an amount not to Exceed $200,000.00.
to approve the sanitary sewer master plan update task order with Bowen Collins & Associates in the amount of $109,479.00, as presented by staff, and authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement.
Approval of Consent Agenda
Personnel Manual Updates
MRAC Retrofits Change Order
Water Conservation Ordinance 2026-15
Councilmember Taylor moved to approve a change order contract for McKinstry Essention in the amount of $1,206,621.00 for phased retrofits for the mechanical, building automation controls, and lighting
Councilmember Topper moved to approve the consent agenda, as follows: flood mitigation assistance grant program match letter, approval of minutes for the June 23, 2026, Regular Meeting and the June 30
Councilmember Topper moved to approve the 2026 Personnel Manual Update.
Ordinance 2026-13: Residential Utility Assistance Program
Resolution 08-2026: Cooperative Wildfire System Agreement
Ordinance 2026-11: Neighborhood Commercial Zone Amendment
Councilmember Taylor moved to approve Ordinance 2026-13: an ordinance amending the City of Moab Residential Utility Assistance Program Policy to become a permanent policy.
Councilmember Taylor moved to approve the consent agenda, as follows: confirmation letter for a funding match for the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities grant application, letter of sup
Councilmember Myers moved to approve the consent agenda, as follows: approval of minutes for the May 26, 2026, Regular Meeting, approval of bills against the City of Moab in the amount of $404,129.33
Councilmember Loftin moved to approve a contract award to River Restoration in the amount of $198,407 for a Lions Park River Access Feasibility Study.
Councilmember Taylor moved to approve the consent agenda, as follows: ratification of a thank you letter to Senator Curtis for an appropriations request, approval of minutes for the May 12, 2026, Regu
Councilmember Loftin moved to adopt Resolution 09-2026, approving the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Grand Water and Sewer Service Agency and the City of Moab and authorizing the Mayor to si
Councilmember Taylor moved to approve the consent agenda, as follows: approval of minutes for the April 28, 2026, Regular Meeting and approval of bills against the City of Moab in the amount of $705,2
Councilmember Knutson-Boyd moved to adopt Resolution 04-2026, approving the final budget and setting the certified tax rate for the City of Moab for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.
Consent Agenda Approval
Adoption of Resolution 04-2026: Final Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027
Table Consideration of Moab Golf Club Commercial Lease Agreement
Consent Agenda Approval
Ordinance 2026-10: Fireworks Ban
Speed Limit Reductions
Councilmember Myers moved to approve the consent agenda
Ordinance 2026-09: Community Clean Energy Program
Ordinance 2026-10: Temporary Fireworks Ban
Speed Limit Reductions on Certain City Routes
Stated proposed changes complement the non-motorized master plan.