The 2025 Monticello High School Homecoming Court was all smiles during the annual parade. Homecoming week included many fun activities and sporting events, culminating in the football game against Altamont on Friday, September 12. Members of the court include: (left to right) Second Attendant Madison Adair, First Attendant Kaylie Mower, Miss Congeniality Grace Coleman, and Homecoming Queen Makenna Peterson. Anna Fredericks photo

A public hearing about annexations, an update on the ADA park upgrade and an update to fees were all part of the latest Monticello City Council meeting.
Members of the Monticello City Council held a public hearing for the proposed annexation policy plan at the September 9 meeting.

by David Boyle
News Director
ZAP tax reauthorization on the ballot, road plans and updated fees were all part of the August 26 meeting of the Monticello City Council. Council approved a resolution to ask voters about reauthorizing a ZAP tax.
The move by the council will allow the city to ask an opinion of voters during November’s municipal elections related to a Zoo, Arts and Parks (ZAP) tax.

Work started on August 25 to rejuvinate over two miles of pavement on U.S. Highway 491 from Monticello Main Street past the port of entry. 
Work by the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) includes removing a top layer of asphalt and then repaving. 
Select pedestrian ramps on East Center Street will also be replaced, along with upgrades to guardrail and signs. 

by David Boyle
News Director
Monticello City moved forward discussions to increase water rates, approved the purchase of mower equipment for the Hideout, and heard concerns about the airport fuel system at their latest meeting.
Members of the city council discussed proposed raises in culinary water rates at their August 12 meeting. 

by David Boyle
News Director
Members of the Monticello City Council approved higher secondary water restriction rates, held public hearings on water bonds and annexation policy and approved an agreement with Kigalia Fine Arts at their latest meeting.

Members of the Monticello City Council approved renewing a contract with Empire Electric, talked about annexation boundaries and heard an update on the public safety building at their latest meeting.
The Monticello City Council voted to move forward to renew their contract with Empire Electric Association (EEA) at their July 8 meeting.

by David Boyle
News Director
Monticello city council members held a public hearing for ATV rules, approved the annual budget and reviewed recreation reports at their latest meeting.

by David Boyle
News Director
Members of the Monticello City Council heard from Empire Electric, approved a bond for the city water project, and reviewed options for the future of the city justice court at their latest meeting.
Members of the Monticello council moved forward on a water rights bond for the city Spring Creek project at the June 10 meeting.

Used United States flags from a variety of sources will be retired in Monticello on Monday, June 16. The solemn ceremony is set to begin at 6 p.m. at the Monticello Visitor Center. 
Jessie Barton, of the Utah National Guard, will lead the retirement ceremony.

Monticello city council held an extensive conversation with residents of unpaved roads, reviewed budgets and election costs at their latest meeting.
Members of the Monticello city council heard from residents of unpaved streets on 500 North and 450 east at their May 27 meeting.

The Monticello girls golf team won the 2025 1A state golf meet with the girls placing four golfers in the top six at the state tournament.
The lady Buckaroos battled through less than ideal conditions at the Mountain View Golf Course in West Jordan on May 14. The afternoon rounds for the golfers finished in the rain; head Coach Nathan Chamberlain said the girls had to weather the storm.

by David Boyle
News Director
Members of the Monticello City Council reviewed changes to the city ATV code, heard from residents in favor of continued service with Empire Electric Association and reviewed a first budget for the upcoming year.
During public comment, Monticello residents who work for Empire Electric Association (EEA), as well as an EEA board member addressed the council at the April 22 meeting.

Monticello City Council passed a golf cart code, spoke about the update to the annexation map and heard from SJC-PAC at their latest meeting.
Members of the Monticello City Council approved the golf cart code at their April 8 meeting after months of work.

by David Boyle
News Director
Monticello City Council members prepared for finalizing the golf cart code, considered an inland port project, and approved secondary water rates and dump days at their latest meeting.
Members of the Monticello City Council once again reviewed a proposed golf cart code at their March 25 meeting.