Kane County Commission approves $10,000 for markets, downtown improvements
- Ty Gant
- Apr 1
- 2 min read
KANAB, Utah — The Kane County Commission approved $10,000 in Rural County Grant Fund support for local farmers markets and downtown business improvements during its March 24 meeting.
The funding, recommended by the Kane County Economic Opportunity Board, will support outdoor markets across the county and assist with façade and aesthetic upgrades in downtown areas. Economic Opportunity Board Chair Kelly Stowell said the funding could benefit roughly 80 small businesses and help draw more visitors into local communities.
“I think you know how important the outdoor markets are,” Stowell said. “These funds would support around 80 small businesses, and it’s a good thing to get people to stop in our communities.”
Commissioners unanimously approved both the grant funding and the required one-to-one match from state economic opportunity funds.
In other action, the commission approved an ordinance update formalizing the use of county Class B and Class D roads for livestock movement. Government Affairs Director Taylor Glover said ranchers already rely on those routes and the change provides clarity and protection within the county plan.
The commission also approved a fencing proposal connected to the Alton High Fence Committee, allowing portions of deer-proof fencing to extend into county right-of-way.
Several land use adjustments were approved, including a zone change for the Alpine Meadows property. Commissioner Doug Brown said the shift from C1 to C2 zoning was consistent with existing commercial use.
Earlier in the meeting, Beverly Dinsmore was unanimously appointed to the Kane Council on Aging Board. Commissioner Celeste Meyeres noted Dinsmore currently serves as board secretary and has been an active contributor.
The commission also received a brief legislative update, with officials indicating several items remain pending as the state session concludes.
The meeting adjourned following the report.
