Sep 11, 2025
Key Topics Discussed
Review of meeting agenda (Briefing Session)
Review of Title 7 (Code Enforcement section) — tightening of process; discussion of criminal vs. civil penalties
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)
Vacating a portion of right-of-way on Arbor Lane (Ordinance 2025-16)
Creation of a Local Building Authority (LBA) for City Hall financing (Resolution 2025-23)
City Council district reports: Churchill Junior High anniversary, Redemption Bank ribbon-cutting, Wasatch Waldorf Charter School traffic issues, Hidden Meadows Apartments gun incident, Hidden Meadows catwalk ownership, Tree Committee plantings, Historical Commission Speaker Series
Water service in Holladay — presentations from Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District, Salt Lake City Public Utilities, and Holliday Water (Work Meeting)
Decisions Made
1. Ordinance 2025-16 Adopted — Vacating a certain portion of right-of-way on Arbor Lane.
2. Resolution 2025-23 Approved — Providing for the creation of a Local Building Authority (LBA) by the City Council of the City of Holladay and related matters. Key points:
The LBA is a not-for-profit entity created under the Local Government Bonding Act and the Local Building Authority Act (Utah State Law).
Structure is similar to a home mortgage; City Hall serves as the primary asset/security for bondholders.
Sales tax and property tax will not be pledged; this preserves capacity to pledge those revenues for other future bonds (e.g., road reconstruction).
Collateral is the leasehold interest the City holds, not the park property itself.
In a default scenario, a trustee would sublease the property for the remainder of the lease term rather than conducting a traditional foreclosure.
3. City Council Recessed and Reconvened in Work Meeting — To hear water service presentations.
Votes
| Item | Motion | Second | Outcome | Individual Votes |
| Ordinance 2025-16 — Vacating Right-of-Way on Arbor Lane | Council Member Brewer | Council Member Durham | Passed unanimously | Brewer-Yes; Durham-Yes; Fotheringham-Yes; Quinn-Yes; Gray-Yes |
| Resolution 2025-23 — Creation of Local Building Authority | Council Member Fotheringham | Council Member Quinn | Passed unanimously | Brewer-Yes; Durham-Yes; Fotheringham-Yes; Quinn-Yes; Gray-Yes |
| Recess City Council & Reconvene in Work Meeting | Council Member Fotheringham | Council Member Brewer | Passed unanimously | Unanimous consent (individual votes not recorded) |
Action Items
| Action | Responsible Party | Notes |
| Continue pursuing resolution regarding the Hidden Meadows catwalk ownership and options | Council Member Fotheringham | Ownership uncertainty noted as a challenge; Council Member Fotheringham stated intent to keep discussing until resolved |
| Ongoing Rate Study for water rates | Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District | Rate updates typically done annually or every other year |
| Capital improvements / bonding (~$230 million over next 4 fiscal years) | Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District | Includes expansion of Herriman water treatment plant from 180 to 255 million gallons per day |
| Water service presentations (continued) | Salt Lake City Public Utilities; Holliday Water | Presentations began in Work Meeting; minutes appear to be incomplete for these portions |
Note: No specific action items with assigned deadlines were formally recorded beyond the above.
Other Notable Items
Moment of Silence / Remarks:
Public Comments:
Ron Hilton (2394 E Murray Holladay Rd) — Clarified that proposals regarding Murray Holladay Road were intended to repurpose part of the right-of-way, not vacate it, contrary to what he understood the Council had been told.
Council Reports / Announcements:
City Manager Report: No updates shared.