Other Boards & Commissions

The Beautification Committee is made up of volunteers who want to make Highland City beautiful. They are involved with the community garden, yard of the month recognition, and adopt-a-patch recognition, as well as, flowers at the cemetery and community center.

Beautification Committee Members

Cary Wise - Chair

Josh Castleberry - City Staff Rep
Brian Braithwaite - City Council Rep

The economic development committee is responsible for providing services for business placement, retention, expansion and recruitment. They also work to provide programs dedicated to making the community and workforce better. They work with the city to create a marketing strategy and host and sponsor a variety of workshops and seminars to help businesses grow.

Economic Development Committee Members

Ed Dennis – City Council Rep

The Highland Fling Committee is dedicated to bringing the community together through our annual city celebration with a full week of fun activities that can be enjoyed by residents young and old. 

For further information go here

Highland Fling Committee Members

Julie Tapusoa - Fling Director
Miranda Mugleston - Assistant
Brian Braithwaite - City Council Rep

Shauna Larson - Art Show Chair
Suzanne Mann - Baby Contest Chair
Cary Wise - Backyard Garden Tours Chair
Brandon Balkman - Disc Golf Tournament Chair
Drew Sparks - Family Adventure Race Chair
Donna Kitchen - Historical Cabin Museum Chair
Charles Greenland - Historical Society Displays & Museum Chair
Roy Buehler & Arnold Pope - Horseshoe Tournament Co-Chairs
Audrey Wright - Parade Chair
Tammy Parker, Schows Ranchette - Play Day Rodeo
Sargent Albers (Police) & Chief Thompson (Fire/EMS) - Safety Coordinators
Kirsten Monson, Mary Jean Ridges - Service Projects
Tyler Anderson - Strongman Competition & Highland Games
Aaron Crosby, Will Marriott - Trot for Courage - 5K & Fun Run
Amanda Black, Doug Cortney, Dyke Roskelly, Kate Hardcastle, Keri Lackey, Michael Rivera - Various Assistance

In addition to the above listed there are numerous committee members that have helped with each event.  We appreciate each and every one of these amazing volunteers!

We apologize if we may have missed any of our volunteers, we thank you dearly for your contributions.  Highland Fling would not be possible without our amazing volunteers! 

We’d also like to recognize our Highland City Mayor, City Council Members, Youth City Council, Youth Service Committee, and City Staff for their efforts

The initial mission statement of the society is, "To preserve and [share] the past of Highland City for a better present and future."  As their first project, Greenland, Schoenfeld and other historical society members are working to put together a comprehensive written history of the city.  In addition to the written history, the historical society has a small museum in the Highland Community Center, 5378 West 10400 North. The museum displays a collection of historical artifacts, for example, household items and small tools.

The historical society meets the third Wednesday of each month at the museum, at 7:00 p.m. The meetings are always open to the public. If you have items you'd like to donate or lend to be displayed at the museum, give Greenland a call at 801-913-5200.

For further information go here

Highland Historical Society Members

Charlie Greenland – President
Brenda Thurgood - Secretary
Donna Kitchen - Treasurer

Ray Buhler
Mark Thompson
Wayne Tanaka
Eric Adamson

Scott L. Smith – City Council Rep

The Library Board oversees the operations of the library. It consists of eight Highland City resident volunteers and one representative from the City Council.

The Library Board meets monthly to discuss current issues facing the Library.  Library Board meetings are open to the public and minutes from the meetings are posted in the Agenda Center.

• Library Board Bylaws
• Library Board Operating Procedures

Library Board Members

Roger Dixon, Chair
Claude Jones, Vice Chair
Ed Dennis, City Council Rep 

Jessica Anderson
Michael Burns
Natalie Reed
Doug Cortney
Edgar Tooley
Briawna Hugh

Email the Library Board

The open space committee works with residents to help them through the process of creating an open space maintenance agreement between the city and resident allowing for the maintenance of open space in their subdivision.

Open Space Committee Members

Ed Dennis - Chair
Scott Smith - Vice Chair
Ed Barfuss - Secretary
Doug Cunningham
Elizabeth Rice
Kristi Vick
Roger Mickelsen

Ed Dennis - City Council Rep

The Tree Commission is looking for volunteers to participate on the committee. We are looking for people who are interested in improving and beautifying our City with trees. We would like to have members that represent all areas of Highland so that we can continue to focus on projects that would benefit the City and its residents. Committee members do not need to have a knowledge of trees, but it would be helpful.

The tree committee encourages, promotes and facilitates the planting and maintenance of the trees, shrubs and plants through the City of Highland. They have seven volunteer members.

Tree Committee Members

John Thomas - Chair
Denise Nydegger
Ginger Ford
Jim MacDuff
Roger Mickelsen

Josh Castleberry - City Forester

The Water Advisory Board acts as a policy adviser to the City Council and the Mayor on water-related issues such as water rates, capital needs of the water system, capital facilities plans and timetables, water conservation, water acquisitions, etc. and consists of seven appointed voting members. 

Water Advisory Board Members

Tavis Timothy - Chair
Mark Thompson - Vice Chair
Brent Wallace
David Bunker
Drew Sparks
Todd Trane

For further information go here or find them on Facebook here or Instagram here 

Highland City Youth Council Members

Lily Trampleasure - Mayor
Tayton Godwin – Deputy Mayor

Brennon Jones
Brin Openshaw
Collin Ross
Ella Spencer
Grace Callister
Isa Irwin
Jaxon Jones
Kate Rowberry
Lizzie Hamblin
London Kelley
Lucy Evans
Maddie Matthews
Megan Mabey
Mina Brunson
Nate Ball
Sam Clark
Sarah Ostler
Shelbey Mugleston
Sydney Hunt

Julie Tapusoa – City Staff Rep
Tim Irwin – City Council Rep