Liz Rice

Stormwater Compliance Update

Fewer mandated inspections could lower compliance costs for builders, with added scrutiny reserved for high-risk sites.

Assisted living facility in Sky Estates

The developer has paid property taxes on the vacant lot for 13-plus years; the facility would add a needed senior-care option residents now leave the city to find.

Sale of trail-adjacent orphan parcels

About $16,900 in total sale revenue to the general fund.

Building height measurement on sloped lots

Could slightly reduce maximum home sizes on sloped lots, but builders reportedly raised no objections.

Ridgeview privacy fence setbacks

Homeowners avoid losing use of a 5-foot strip of their own yards and won't be forced to tear out fences.

Sidewalk Gaps and Safe Routes to School

Roughly $80,000 estimated for the gap, within a citywide $6.6M–$21M sidewalk backlog.

Detached accessory dwelling unit (DADU) rules

Size limits affect what homeowners can build or rent; setbacks could make ADUs infeasible on many lots.

Highland Mains fence and signage

Not stated.

Alternatives to the tax increase

About $28.65 more per year on the average Highland home and $91.97 on an average business.

Rix subdivision on 6800 West

No city cost — the developer builds and dedicates the roads and water rights; a possible city-reimbursed sidewalk gap fix near Madison Avenue may come later.

Road maintenance funding and the transportation utility fee

Same contractor price as originally bid; deferred segment would cost roughly $45,000 to redo if cut later.

Dog training business in R-140 zone

Mitchell Hollow trail wall and fence safety

Up to $15,000 additional, within the project's ~$372,000 contingency.

Detached accessory dwelling units (DADUs)

Special Event Fees at Highland Glen Park

Current $25 permit fee would rise to better cover park staff cleanup hours.

Water-wise landscaping and rebate eligibility

Modest maintenance costs for property owners; no direct city expenditure cited.

Country Club Drive golf cart crossing sidewalk and traffic calming

City has ~$1.5 million budgeted for road projects this year, which a grant could raise to ~$2.5 million.

Highland Hollow Park cyclocross idea

Zero taxpayer dollars are being used for this $500K upgrade to our city parks.

Angels Gate Reopening Appreciation

City facilities security fencing

Up to $71,875.44 from budgeted funds.

Consent Agenda (Minutes and Large Purchase Ratification)

Ridgeview PD Amendment - Street-Side Fencing

Ridges at Alpine Agreement

Stormwater Management Plan Updates

Dean Property Swap - 9600 North Right-of-Way

Orphan Parcel Land Sale - Corbett

Orphan Parcel Land Sale - Manning

Crack Sealing Bid Award

Approval of Meeting Minutes General City Management

Approval of September 22 meeting minutes

Stormwater Management Plan update

Ridgeview privacy fence amendment

Consent items — minutes of September 22

Consent Agenda: Ratification of Large Purchases and Twin Bridges Change Order

Text Amendment — Building Height Regulations (Continued)

Orphan Parcel Adjacent to Casey Corbett Property (10153 N 6530 W)

Orphan Parcel Adjacent to Morgan Manning Property (5706 W 9970 N)

Beacon Hills Drainline Relocation Bid Award — Hadco Construction

City Facilities Fencing Bid Award — Outback Fencing

Storm Drain Sump Bid Award — KW Robinson

Text Amendment — Building Height Regulations (Continued)

Wanted more work on the proposal before deciding

Orphan Parcel Adjacent to Casey Corbett Property (10153 N 6530 W)

Prefers residents maintain the land given limited trail maintenance funds

Orphan Parcel Adjacent to Morgan Manning Property (5706 W 9970 N)

Property is beautifully maintained by the applicant

Council Member Doug Cortney MOVED that the City Council approve the attached Resolution authorizing the sale of city-owned property adjacent to the property owned by Scott Burgon and direct staff and

Council Member Liz Rice MOVED that City Council approve a change order for Vancon in the amount of up to $148,083.65 for the Mitchell Hollow Trail project.

Council Member Liz Rice MOVED that City Council approve the proposed real estate purchase agreement between the Paxman family and Highland City to acquire property for the 9600 North right of way.

Council Member Scott L. Smith MOVED that City Council adopt the ordinance adding veterinary urgent care to the exceptions from City hours of operation regulations, as stated in the agenda.

Council Member Kim Rodela MOVED to AMEND the motion to approve the attached Resolution authorizing the sale of city-owned property adjacent to the property owned by Barbara Barry and direct staff and

Council Member Doug Cortney MOVED to adopt the consent calendar with the amendment to the minutes.

Council Member Liz Rice MOVED that City Council adopt the resolution approving the property exchange between Highland City and the Dean family, designating the City property as surplus orphan property

Council Member Scott L. Smith MOVED that the City Council recess the regular meeting to convene in a closed meeting in the Executive Conference Room to discuss pending or reasonably imminent litigatio

Consent Calendar: Meeting Minutes and Bucket Truck Purchase

Ordinance: Veterinary Urgent Care Business Hours Exemption

Mitchell Hollow Trail Change Order to Vancon

Dean Property Swap Resolution

Paxman Land Acquisition Agreement

Orphan Parcel Land Sale — Barbara Barry

supported after the amendment

Orphan Parcel Land Sale — Scott Burgon

recess the regular meeting to convene in a closed meeting in the Executive Conference Room to discuss pending or reasonably imminent litigation, and the purchase, exchange, or lease of real property,

adopt the following findings: 1. The parkway detail to the north of the property in question doesn't meet current standards. 2. Mitigating between the two sections is beneficial to the look and functi

adopt the proposed ordinance authorizing "Small Animal Veterinary Clinic and Urgent Care" as a permitted use within the CR zone, with the following requirement: 1. Allowing no advance appointment for

approve the consent agenda, as written

continue this item until its next regular meeting and include consideration of amendments to HMC 5.04.180 to provide exemptions for veterinary hospitals / urgent care facilities as an earlier item on

adopt the proposed regulations regarding electric bicycles and other vehicles and devices on city property

Motion to continue vet clinic item to next meeting

Community needs urgent pet care; did not want to delay

Sploot Veterinary Clinic — Small Animal Veterinary and Urgent Care use in CR zone

Renewal of DLS Consulting legislative/grant contract

Believes an in-house grant writer would cost more and lack the consultant's connections.

Closed session

Adoption of FY 2026-27 Certified Tax Rate (Library Property Tax Increase)

Honored campaign pledge not to vote for property tax increases; favors reserves, foundation funds and partnerships instead.

Adoption of FY 2026-27 Final Budget Ordinance

Stood by her earlier opposition to the tax increase underlying the budget.

Elected officer compensation ordinance

Supports greater transparency around elected officials' pay.

Revised property tax impact schedule (library tax)

Opposed to property tax increases; believes the library can be funded from the general fund and calls the increase a want, not a need.

Highland Mains development agreement amendment (signage)

Consent agenda

Ordinance amending setbacks for decks and covered patios

Concerned that a resident with an existing structure would be forced to modify or remove it

Highland Mains signage amendment continued

Wanted to hear from the applicant

Ordinance amending planning commission requirements

Resolution: Notice of intent to consider library property tax increase

Resolution: Statement that tentative budget includes library tax increase

Adopt FY2026-2027 tentative budget

Continue covered/uncovered decks and patios ordinance

A resident has waited a long time for this decision.

Continue detached ADU ordinance

Cemetery plot fee increases

R-140 Density Rounding Text Amendment (Item 4B)

Closed session — pending or reasonably imminent litigation

Canal Boulevard speed limit (Resolution 2025-__)

Higher speeds increase noise and accident severity; not Highland's goal to speed commutes

Board and commission appointments