Key Topics

• Pledge of Allegiance ceremony — proposed rotation and recognition process for guest leaders
• Draft AI Policy for City Staff — scope, disclosure requirements, potential extension to elected o…
• Public Hearing on historic designation of 2394 East Murray Holladay Road (Casper Cottage)
• City Manager Report:
• Status of federal earmark (Homeland Security appropriations delay) and impact on City Hall buil…

Key Topics

• Community theater pilot project recap and plans for 2026 production *(Briefing Session)*
• UPD Division Commander Awards presentation
• UPD Q4 2025 Quarterly Report (October–December 2025)
• UFA Q4 2025 Quarterly Report (October–December 2025)
• Resolution 2026-03: Adoption of updated Council Policies

Key Topics

• Affordable Housing — Progress on 100 affordable housing units (80% AMI) planned for Holladay Hill…
• Spring Lane Park — 12-acre property acquired via 30-year Ground Lease; concern about proposed leg…
• City Hall Seismic Retrofit — Planned retrofit and remodel to extend building life 25–40 years; te…
• Property Tax Cap (S.B. 97) — Proposed 5% annual cap on property tax revenue increases and its pot…
• E-Bikes and Personal Transportation Vehicles — Code update already enacted; discussion of Rep. Pa…

Key Topics

• Appointment of a new Mayor Pro-Tem
• Lease Agreement with Woodbury Corporation for temporary City Hall location during seismic retrofi…
• Status of potential federal earmark for the City Hall building retrofit
• Grant application for sidewalk extension on 5600 South (Transportation Alternatives Program)
• Grant application for Highland Drive reconstruction (BUILD Grant Program)

Key Topics

• Royal Holladay Hills Affordable Housing Agreement — Continued public hearing on proposed agreemen…
• Resident concerns regarding lack of prior disclosure and communication about the proposal
• Resident concerns regarding the financial burden of shared amenities on the existing Block D Home…
• Resident request to delay the vote by 30 days (until January 20, 2026)
• Developer's opposition to delay due to shifting construction deadlines and timeline obligations

Key Topics

• Briefing Session: Introductions from three applicants for the Arts Council and Historical Commiss…
• Presentation and Recognition for outgoing Mayor Rob Dahle following 12 years of service
• Public Hearing: Proposed Royal Holladay Hills Affordable Housing Agreement — specifically the pro…
• Background on the 2008 Site Development Master Plan (SDMP) and Agreement for Development of Land…
• Timeline milestones in the Affordable Housing Agreement (Sections 2(a) and 2(b))

Key Topics

• Recognition and presentations for outgoing Council Members Paul Fotheringham and Ty Brewer
• Continued Public Hearing on the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) Overlay Zone and Building Code (Ti…
• Public Hearing on proposed amendments to Title 3 – Revenue and Finance
• Consideration of Ordinance 2025-20 amending Title 3 (Revenue and Finance)
• Budget amendments, including a small change related to the Salt Lake County Housing Rehabilitatio…

Key Topics

• Wasa Valley Holdings Short-Term Rental — Conditional Land Use Permit (CUP) for property at 4318 S…
• Eligibility criteria: R-2 or R-M Zone and location on a roadway at least 60 feet wide
• Applicable regulations: noise ordinance compliance, parking restrictions, snow removal requirem…
• Discussion of potential Conditions of Approval: vegetation/fencing for visual and auditory barr…
• Discussion of occupancy enforcement challenges; suggestion to include "occupancy shall not exce…

Key Topics

• Incoming elected officials: Mayor Dahle congratulated Natalie Bradley (new District 3 representat…
• Public safety concern — motorized vehicles and youth: Public comment raising concerns about child…
• Wildland Urban Interface (WUI): Public comment supporting the City's WUI efforts and suggesting t…
• Agenda reordering: Motion to reorder the agenda to hear public comments on Item 5 first.
• Text Amendment — Royal Holladay Hills Signage (SDMP 2007): Proposed amendment to add signage crit…

Key Topics

• Briefing Session:
• PTA 100 Year Proclamation preview; Council Member Gray designated to read proclamation
• South Salt Lake Valley Mosquito Abatement District tax increase (Council Member Brewer)
• Upcoming Tree Lighting event (5:30 p.m., Children's Choir performing; tree ordered six months p…
• Proposed fundraising concert (tentative date: December 7, 2025); discussion of cash donations a…

Key Topics

• General Plan Update ("Holladay Horizons"): Review of redline revisions incorporating prior Commis…
• Regional Mixed-Use (R/MU) Zone – Text Amendment (SDMP Signage): Proposed appendix to the Site Dev…
• Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) Overlay Zone – Text Amendment to Title 13.70: State legislative re…
• Agenda Reordering: Discussion and decision to hear WUI item first during Regular Meeting due to p…

Key Topics

• Unified Fire Authority (UFA) Q3 2025 Quarterly Report (July 1 – September 30, 2025)
• Call volume trends and population growth in Holladay
• Lithium-ion battery fire safety and public education efforts
• Community Risk Reduction Program (proactive/educational focus)
• CPR education as a future priority

Key Topics

• General Plan Update ("Holladay Horizons") — Continued review of the 2025 Comprehensive General Pl…
• Formatting and document changes made by Logan Simpson in response to prior Commission feedback (p…
• Commercial vs. Mixed-Use land use designations — Whether to consolidate commercial areas into mix…
• Adjacent jurisdiction land use consistency — Whether Holladay should account for land use decisio…
• Protections for commercial uses within mixed-use zones — Ground-floor retail/commercial requireme…

Key Topics

• General Plan Update ("Holladay Horizons") — Continued public hearing and multi-section review of…
• Overall document format and layout — Review of chapter titles, presentation, and accessibility be…
• Goal and policy numbering/cross-referencing — Concern that goals are not tied to chapter titles,…
• Document accessibility — Discussion of whether the plan is readable for both frequent professiona…
• Physical vs. digital copies — Practicality of having physical copies available at Planning Commis…

Key Topics

• Public comment regarding holiday Christmas tree display at Village Center
• Public hearing on proposed amendments to Title 7 – Administrative Code Enforcement Program
• Adoption of Ordinance 2025-17: Amendments to Title 7 (Code Enforcement)
• Adoption of Ordinance 2025-18: Budget amendment for Fiscal Year July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026
• Adoption of Ordinance 2025-19: Historic designation of 2052 East Arbor Lane

Key Topics

• Introduction of Evan Tyrrell, new General Manager of Wasatch Front Waste and Recycling District,…
• Introduction of Gregg Golden, UPD Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) co-funded with Millcreek…
• Public safety concern raised by resident regarding speeding traffic on Suada Drive near Olympus H…
• Helping Hands Award presentations to Denise Swope and Robert Long
• Public Hearing on proposed 2025-2026 Budget Amendments

Key Topics

• Introduction of new Commissioner Patrick Tripeny — architect and University of Utah faculty membe…
• Commissioner backgrounds and expertise shared during training
• Role of the Planning Commission vs. City Council — advisory vs. legislative/policy-making distinc…
• Boundaries of Commissioner conduct — illustrated via example of a Commissioner who improperly cam…
• Annexation process — how applications flow from the City Council to the Planning Commission for r…

Key Topics

• Review of meeting agenda (Briefing Session)
• Review of Title 7 (Code Enforcement section) — tightening of process; discussion of criminal vs.…
• Observance of the 9/11 anniversary and acknowledgment of a murder at Utah Valley University
• Library updates and upcoming community events
• Murray Holladay Road right-of-way clarification (public comment)

Key Topics

• Correction to Staff Reports for Items 3, 4, and 5: most current version was not included in the M…
• David McDonald Historic Home (4659 South Highland Drive): Overview of CUP application for use as…
• Three items flagged by Community and Economic Development Director Jonathan Teerlink for Commis…
• Tree removal (two pine trees in front) and replacement requirements discussed
• Historic designation process and eligibility for conditional use explained

Key Topics

• Public comment on the Residential Lighting Ordinance, including grandfathering provisions and pot…
• Appeal by Christian and Amanda Hansen regarding the Subdivision and Planned Unit Development (PUD…
• Alleged omission of 14 mature trees along the shared northeastern property border from the appl…
• Concerns about setback standards applied to an existing non-conforming accessory structure (she…
• Whether the Planning Commission followed proper procedures and had complete, accurate informati…

Key Topics

• Public Hearing notice deficiency for the "Amare Vita" application (one day short of the required…
• "Oly Vista" Subdivision Amendment (Action Item): Proposed boundary expansion at 4877 South Hollad…
• "Amare Vita" Residential Subdivision – Conceptual Plan: Proposal by J.U.B. Engineering to subdivi…
• Split-zone PUD structure (7.18 acres in R-1-43; 4.29 acres in R-1-87)
• Big Cottonwood Creek setback requirements (100-ft for undeveloped parcels; 50-ft for developed…

Key Topics

• Outdoor Lighting Standards — Amendment to Title 13.84 of City Code addressing light trespass conc…
• Historical Markers — Interlocal agreement with Salt Lake County for construction and maintenance
• Spring Lane Elementary Lease — 30-year land lease with Granite School District to convert former…
• Criminal Prosecution Services — Renewed agreement with Hansen Law, including a 3% cost escalator
• Indigent Defense Services — Updated agreement with Stowell Crayk, PLLC, raising primary rate from…

Key Topics

• Briefing Session – Agenda Preview: Mayor Dahle previewed three public hearings and flagged Trader…
• Text Amendment to R-M/U Zone / SDMP (Royal Holladay Hills): Proposed updates to the Site Developm…
• Text Amendment to Outdoor Lighting Standards (Chapter 13.84): Proposed consolidation of existing…
• Active Transportation Bike Lanes and Bike Routes: Discussion of new State Legislature impacts on…
• Calendar Rescheduling: August 21 meeting rescheduled to August 28 (conflict with Newsies producti…

Key Topics

• Russell Corner Subdivision – Preliminary Plan/Plat for a two-lot residential subdivision at 4585…
• Hinckley Estates Residential Subdivision – Concept Plan for a PUD subdivision of up to 6 lots acr…
• Item 2: Concept Plan / legal unit count determination
• Item 3: Planned Unit Development (PUD) / Conditional Use Permit (CUP) element *(noted but not y…
• Item 4: Subdivision Plat incorporating PUD conditions *(noted but not yet fully recorded)*

Key Topics

• Highland Park PUD background: Original approval in 2022; 11-unit townhome development at 4880 Sou…
• Proposed Site Plan Amendment: Applicant Alec Moffitt (Sequoia Development) seeking approval to re…
• Tree health and condition: Discussion of trees that have died or are in decline due to lack of ir…
• Tree Canopy Sustainability Ordinance: Requirement of 1-for-1 caliper-based replacement; proposed…
• Willow tree (Tree #2): Previously designated for preservation by the Commission; applicant seekin…

Key Topics

• Key to the City presentation for James Godsey (acute myeloid leukemia patient) — Briefing Session
• Employee Recognition Award for City Recorder Stephanie Carlson (25 years of service)
• Continued and closed public hearing on proposed FY 2025-2026 budgets
• Amendment to current FY 2024-2025 budget (Ordinance 2025-08)
• Certified tax rate for 2025 tax year (Ordinance 2025-09)

Key Topics

• Briefing Session:
• Review of the meeting agenda
• Budget public hearing to remain open through June 12 meeting for additional comments
• Proposed FY 2024–2025 budget amendments
• Hazard Mitigation Plan update (expires May 2025; to be adopted by Salt Lake County Council on J…

Key Topics

• Community-Centered Health Programming Agreement with Salt Lake County — amended funding terms and…
• Stormwater Fee — review of fund balance, fee increase options (30% or 5% over five years), policy…
• Ordinance 2025-07 — Amendment to Title 2 of City Code relating to City Government
• Resolution 2025-10 — First Amendment to Salt Lake County Agreement for Community-Centered Health…
• Rooted Together History Project — status update on History Walk, mural, poetry contest, gallery s…

Key Topics

• Stormwater Fee Review — Presentation by Fred Philpot (LRB Public Finance Advisors) on the Storm F…
• Tentative Budget Overview — Presentation by Finance Director Christian Larsen covering all fund e…
• General Fund Revenue Sources — Sales tax trends, property tax, franchise tax (Enbridge), building…
• Stormwater Fund — Presented by Jared Bunch; status of bond proceeds and fund sustainability
• Parks — Presented by Jared Bunch; capital projects including Knudsen Park and parking lot improve…

Key Topics

• School District Feasibility Study — Community engagement and public input regarding a potential s…
• Mayor's update on school district outreach — Mayor Dahle's communications with the Mayor of South…
• Library updates — New programming including additional Storytime, teen/adult RPG events, and a NA…
• Utah Recycling Alliance (URA) Presentation — Recap of the Collection of Hard to Recycle Materials…

Key Topics

• District Split Initiative — Whether Holladay (and potentially Millcreek) should explore splitting…
• City Financial Policies — Adoption of updated financial policies (Resolution 2025-05)
• Election Services Agreement — Interlocal agreement with Salt Lake County (Resolution 2025-06)
• Traffic Signal Installation — Interlocal agreement with Salt Lake County for signal at 1925 East…
• City Hall Auditorium Renovation — Interlocal agreement with Salt Lake County for reimbursement of…

Key Topics

• Work Session review of three sets of meeting minutes to be voted on in the Regular Meeting
• Site Plan Amendment — 5025 South Highland Drive (File #23-2-03): Proposed amendments to a Mixed-U…
• Relocation of the commercial building closer to Highland Drive
• Removal of six residential units from the top floor of the commercial building
• Addition of four new townhome units (replacing the removed upper-floor units)

Key Topics

• Granite School District Elementary Boundary and Closure Study (Area 5) — declining enrollment tre…
• 2025 Utah Legislative Update — review of multiple housing, zoning, wildland interface, transporta…
• City of Holladay Resident Survey Results — key findings on quality of life, City services, public…

Key Topics

• Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for The Treasure Chest Learning Academy, an in-home preschool at 189…
• Traffic flow, drop-off/pick-up procedures, and vehicle trip counts
• Noise monitoring and anti-idling ordinance applicability
• Hours of operation and staggered drop-off/pick-up times
• Advertising signage restrictions

Key Topics

• Spring Lane and City Hall earmark funding status and bond timeline
• Microschools and Micro Education Entities — city code amendments
• 2024–2025 Fiscal Year budget amendments, including Murray Holladay Road signal reconstruction ($3…
• Recodification of Titles 10 and 11 (Criminal Law and Traffic Regulations)
• Moderate-Income Housing Plan amendment (statutory compliance)

Key Topics

• Text Amendment – Chapter 13.84 (Outdoor Lighting Standards):
• Background: Initiated in October 2024 after Council Member Emily Gray received constituent comp…
• Proposal consolidates existing lighting standards from various sections of Title 13 into a new,…
• Addresses nuisance lighting, glare, light trespass, color spectrum, lumen intensity, fixture sh…
• Distinctions drawn between security/safety lighting and decorative/seasonal lighting

Key Topics

• Library updates and community programming (Women's History Month, Seed Library, upcoming events)
• Proposed amendments to the Moderate Income Housing Plan of the General Plan
• Amendments to City Code (Titles 13.04, 13.100, 5.54.010, and 5.63) regarding microschools and mic…
• 2024–2025 Fiscal Year Budget amendments (second amendment cycle), including:
• General Fund increase for two part-time positions

Key Topics

• Charleston Place Subdivision Amendment — Application to subdivide 0.55 acres at 5870 South Highla…
• HOA and CC&R Implications — Charleston Place HOA historically denied lot-split requests due to a…
• Off-Site Improvement Requirements — Discussion of curb, gutter, sidewalk, and street trees requir…
• Sidewalk Waiver Process — Mr. Teerlink clarified that the waiver is a separate administrative pro…
• Construction Activity Prior to Subdivision Approval — Concerns raised that construction (includin…

Key Topics

• 4141 Highland Office Condominiums Subdivision Amendment: Proposed amendment to convert the first-…
• Parking implications of the office condominium subdivision, including how parking is evaluated by…
• Lot 2 / cellular telecom tower designation within the original plat and its status as common area
• Moderate Income Housing Plan (General Plan Amendment): Minor amendments adding numerical identifi…
• Highland Park Subdivision — Extension of Final Plat Approval: Request by Alec Moffit/Sequoia Deve…

Key Topics

• Introduction of new Code Enforcement Officer Chad Pedersen, replacing retired officer Warren Dallof
• Recognition of the passing of James Palmer, former Planning Commission and City Council member
• Library updates from Trudy Jorgensen-Price (election day voting statistics, Winter Reading progra…
• Introduction of County Council Member Ross Romero, including updates on:
• County jail bed space shortage and related legislation

Key Topics

• Zone Map Amendment — Rezone request from R-1-87 (2-acre minimum lots) to R-1-43 (1-acre minimum l…
• General Plan designation of subject property as "Country Estates – Protected" and its implication…
• History of the subject properties, including:
• A 2007 Preliminary Subdivision and PUD for five units on 15.75 acres (approved but never recorded)
• A 2014 two-lot subdivision that met the 2-acre minimum

Key Topics

• Elected Official Disclosure Forms — New State Legislature requirement for updated disclosure form…
• City Hall Design Update — Seismic upgrade implications requiring demolition and reconstruction of…
• City Citizens Survey Review — Draft questionnaire reviewed by Y2 Analytics; discussion of survey…
• Residential and Commercial Lighting Standards — Review of two draft ordinance options for address…

Key Topics

• Work Session: Preview of Regular Meeting items, including Planning Commission training and the up…
• Planning Commission Training: Conducted by City Attorney Brad Christopherson; covered topics incl…
• Closed Sessions and quorums
• Public meeting and noticing requirements
• Agenda amendments and electronic meetings

Key Topics

• Great Salt Lake & Water Conservation (Rep. Owens)
• Higher Education (Rep. Owens)
• Immigration (Rep. Owens)
• Judicial Reform (Rep. Owens, Sen. Pitcher)
• Vote by Mail (Rep. Owens)

Key Topics

• Library events and community programming updates (public comment)
• Pedestrian safety and sidewalk conditions on 3900 South (public comment)
• Speed control concerns on steep hill from Wasatch down to 2300 East (public comment)
• Appointment of Mayor Pro-Tem
• Open and Public Meetings Act training (ethics, conflicts of interest, electronic meetings, record…

Key Topics

• Work Session:
• Preview and discussion of Regular Meeting agenda items
• Questions regarding the narrowing/widening of Murray Holladay Road and its collector status
• Appropriateness of amending the General Plan for a single specific location vs. a broader standard
• Landscape plan review for Item 2, including tree placement near units