Councilmember· 2026-2027
Merlin Spendlove
Hurricane City
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 8
- Total speaking time
- 31:55
- Avg per meeting
- 3:59
- Segments
- 629
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Top issues during term (20)
Flood Recovery and Infrastructure
Estimated project costs range from $1 million to over $2 million depending on the design option selected.
Airport Drainage and Flood Mitigation
Non-residential property owners will see changes to their monthly utility bills based on the new tiered system.
Land Use and Zoning Changes
Property owners in designated interface zones may experience new construction or vegetation management expenses.
Grid Reliability and Infrastructure
Substantial capital investments required for transmission line completion and looping.
Sky Mountain Substation Civil Construction Bid
Up to $24,000,000 in electric revenue bond financing, funded through impact fees.
New City Hall and Police Station CMGC Selection
Up to $27,000,000 in bond financing, repaid via annual lease appropriations without property tax hikes.
Industrial Expansion
Estimated $15 to $20 million private investment with high-wage local jobs.
Sky Mountain PDO Density and Infrastructure
Impacts developer costs and future city infrastructure maintenance expenses.
Neighborhood Traffic and Safety
Property repair costs incurred by the resident.
Storm Drain Utility Fee Increase
Changes to the monthly drainage utility fee will directly affect utility bill amounts for residents and property owners.
Street Slurry Seal Debris Complaints
Absorbed within existing street maintenance budgets.
Industrial Land Use
Could increase land values and alter commercial development potential in the affected areas.
Desert's Edge at Sky Mountain Subdivision Engineering Challenges
Will generate increased property tax revenues and infrastructure connection fees for the city.
Pole Attachment Agreement and Fee Updates
Increases annual pole attachment revenue from $10 to $20 per pole plus additional administrative fees.
Residential Density Increase
Estimated sewer extension costs exceed $40,000 for the applicant.
New Municipal Campus Financing
Up to $27,000,000 in bond debt, mitigated by $17,000,000 in existing city savings.
Strawberry Field Estates Subdivision
Expands the city's housing stock and property tax base significantly.
Exit 19 Infrastructure Improvements
The project is estimated to cost approximately $1.48 million.
Ultra-Efficiency Development Standards
Could affect development costs and future utility revenue.
Vacation Rental Regulations
The impact on tax revenue and commercial development is currently under review.
Decisions during term (254)
Recorded while Spendlove was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Recommendation on Sky Mountain PDO Density Increase
Recommendation on Arlington Parkway Zone Change
Amended Final Plat for Fairgrounds Lots 25-28
Amended Final Plat for Colonial Heights Lots 7 & 8
Preliminary Plat for Strawberry Field Estates Phases 3-6
Amended Final Plat for North Slope at Copper Rock Phase 3
Final Site Plan for Coral Canyon Echo Suites Hotel
June 11, 2026
September 24, 2026
Adoption of Municipal Building Authority Resolution 2026-33 (Lease Revenue Bonds)
Adoption of City Council Resolution 2026-34 (City Campus Lease Agreements)
Adoption of Resolution 2026-35 (Electric Revenue Bonds)
Approval of Resolution 2026-32 (Golf Cart Lease-Purchase Agreement)
Table Local Consent for Recreational Beer License for Coral Cliffs Entertainment
Approval of Ordinance 2026-23 (Abandonment and Vacation of 2460 West)
Approval of Resolution 2026-31 (Retention Schedule Updates)
Approval of Zone Change Ordinance ZC26-14 (1024 N Main Street)
Approval of Agenda
Zone Change Recommendation for 1024 N Main St (ZC26-14)
General Plan Amendment Recommendation for Bench Lake (GPA26-02)
Voting record (24)
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