City Council Sept.15, 2026

The Highland City Council meeting on September 15, 2026, included several procurement and budget-related discussions. The council reviewed the financial overview of the Highland Fling event, noting expenses of over $87,000 and a net city investment of approximately $63,500, with plans to review vendors and seek sponsorships for cost savings. They discussed the Christmas lights event venue options, considering budget allocations for tree lighting and potential purchase of a bucket truck and lights to reduce costs. The council approved the addition of a small animal veterinary clinic and urgent care as a permitted use in the CR zone, with conditions limiting Sunday operations to urgent care only, reflecting a policy decision affecting future business operations. They also approved modifications to parkway detail requirements along 6800 West, allowing a straight sidewalk and maintenance agreements with residents, impacting future infrastructure maintenance responsibilities. The council adopted regulations for electric bicycles on city property, aligning with state law. Finally, they discussed a proposed contract for traffic monitoring software from Urban SDK, emphasizing data-driven decision-making and staff time savings, with a planned evaluation after one year. The meeting concluded with a motion to recess into a closed session to discuss litigation and real property matters.