Council Member· 2026-2029
Miles Loftin
Moab City
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- 4:29:34
- Avg per meeting
- 7:17
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Council Member Miles Loftin on the recordAI-generated · 4 meetingsCouncil Member Miles Loftin has consistently prioritized public safety and environmental sustainability throughout recent council meetings. He has been a vocal advocate for pedestrian-friendly infrastructure, consistently pushing for speed limit reductions, intersection enhancements, and improved trail signage. Furthermore, Loftin has focused on resource management, specifically championing aggressive water conservation measures during drought conditions and supporting the Community Clean Energy Program. His record also reflects a preference for administrative efficiency, as evidenced by his support for streamlining sidewalk exemption processes and his active involvement in the municipal budgeting cycle.
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.
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.
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.
Mill Creek Flood Mitigation
Estimated project construction costs total approximately $7.8 million, to be funded via federal grants, FEMA, and municipal bonds.
Water Infrastructure Expansion
The study costs $186,500, paid entirely from the municipal water fund capital budget.
MRAC Facility Upgrades
Cost of $1,206,621 funded through CIP budget allocations and unspent phase contingency funds.
RAP Tax Funding Allocation
The committee has a total budget of $85,000 to distribute for the 2026 cycle.
Corporate Sponsorship Pilot
Provides approximately $100,000 annually in vehicle lease savings and additional support for community events.
childcare subsidy crisis
Local parents are about to pay way more out of pocket for daycare as federal help disappears.
Cooperative 1581 Landscaping Special Exception
Minor property-specific impacts related to site development standards.
Guide for Emissions Action (GEAR UP)
Implementation costs vary, but several proposed policies are designed to have low initial costs.
police department lawsuit
This could mean big changes in how police departments are funded or what they have to pay out in lawsuits.
Signage Code Rewrite
Affects advertising costs and visibility for local retail and commercial enterprises.
Moved or seconded (8)
Motions Loftin 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.
- movedpassed 5-02026-04-14
Resolution 03-2026: Tentative Budget
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 4-12026-04-14
Ordinance 2026-07: Sidewalk Exception Process
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02026-04-14
Councilmember Taylor moved to approve Ordinance 2026-06 without modifications.
- movedpassed2026-04-14
Councilmember Loftin moved to end the closed session.
- movedpassed2026-04-14
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…
- movedpassed2026-04-14
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 …
- movedpassed2026-03-24
Councilmember Loftin moved to adjourn the meeting.
- secondedpassed2026-03-24
Councilmember Taylor moved to accept the fiscal year 2024-2025 annual audit of the City of Moab.
Decisions during term (160)
Recorded while Loftin 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
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
Drinking Water Master Plan Task Order
Resolution 16-2026: Safe Streets for All Commitment
Moab Area Transit and Arches Shuttle Position Statement
Consent Agenda
Approval of August 27, 2026 Minutes
Voting record (70)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
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.
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 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 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 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
Moved to table to ensure the city has confidence in a return on investment and financial viability.