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Mountain Home City Council Meeting (July 2, 2026)
Published: Jul 2, 2026
City Council Approves Purchase of Water Treatment Plant Actuators
The City Council approved a resolution to use restricted funds from the water depreciation account to purchase four actuators for the water treatment facility. These actuators are replacements for original units installed in the 1990s, for which parts are no longer available. The purchase aims to ensure the continued provision of clean drinking water by having available replacement parts in case of failure. The total cost for the four actuators is $41,913. The resolution was approved unanimously after a motion to adopt and second.
City Updates Zoning Code to Include Missing Commercial and Residential Uses
The City Council amended Ordinance 2026-11, which governs zoning regulations and the table of permitted uses. The amendment incorporates an updated table of permitted zoning uses dated July 2, 2026, which replaces the previous table. This update specifically addresses omissions in the C1 (commercial) zoning category, adding numerous intended residential and commercial uses that were previously missing. This change aims to prevent the need for frequent variance requests for residential developments within C1 zones, which are primarily located in the downtown area. The ordinance passed with an emergency clause, making it effective immediately.
City to Acquire Land for Drainage Improvement and Park Expansion
The City Council authorized the purchase of approximately 10-11 acres of land adjacent to Cooper Park. The property, located north of Cooper Park and south of Twin Lakes Cinema, is intended for use in improving drainage for the Bradley Drive rebuild and Hicks Creek flooding issues. Plans include creating retention ponds in this area to manage water runoff and slowly release it, thus alleviating flooding downstream. Additionally, the land will be developed with soft surface walking trails connecting to Cooper Park, requiring underbrushing and the removal of an existing house. A small parking lot for 6-10 cars will be built to serve as a trailhead. The property owner, Tammy McAlmont, has agreed to sell the land for $125,000, a negotiated price significantly lower than her asking price of $234,000, and which is projected to save the city between $80,000 and $100,000 in pipe costs for drainage work, while also avoiding easement acquisition issues. Ownership is expected within two to three weeks.
City Approves Annexation for Sewer Connection and Zoning
The City Council considered and approved an ordinance to annex territory contiguous to the city, which will be zoned as R2, C4, and C3. The annexation is necessary for the developer, Kevin Spillers, to connect to the city's sewer system for newly constructed apartments and condos. The ordinance also addresses existing billboards, grandfathering them in while prohibiting new ones unless they comply with city ordinances. The property is located on West Road, near sports fields and rodeo drive. The annexation includes parcels owned by the Spillers, the Barrows, and a strip owned by the school. There was a discussion about the correct ward assignment for the annexed territory, with clarification that it falls within Ward 3, not Ward 2 as initially stated. Concerns were raised by the Public Works Director regarding the developer's compliance with drainage and retention plans, which the council confirmed must be met as a condition of annexation and sewer connection. The ordinance passed with a unanimous vote after suspension of the rules for immediate consideration and approval on second and third readings, including an emergency clause.
Glenbrier Commons Phase 2D Final Plat Approved
The City Council approved the final plat and public dedications for Glenbrier Commons Phase 2D, which includes the north half of Michigan Avenue and all of Silver Bay Court. This phase comprises two triplexes, one duplex, and one quadplex. The dedication includes associated utilities and easements, but the detention area will remain under private ownership. The council also approved the emergency clause for the ordinance related to this plat, indicating its immediate effect. This approval marks the completion of Phase 2 of the Glenbrier Commons development.
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