Feb 06, 2025
Key Topics Discussed
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 program, Formal Wear Swap, regular programming)
Introduction of County Council Member Ross Romero, including updates on:
County jail bed space shortage and related legislation
Salt Lake County's purchase of the former Overstock building as a new County Hall
Zoo, Arts, and Parks (ZAP) funding availability for cities
UPD Incentive Awards presented by Chief Hoyal:
Officer Jennifer Bithell — life-saving tourniquet application at a Holladay shooting (November)
Detective Easton Story and Detective Jason Aposhian — illegal tire dumping investigation leading to arrest and identification of a second suspect
Public Hearing on Proposed Text Amendment to Title 13.02.040 - Roadway Classification regarding Murray Holladay Road:
Applicant Ron Hilton presented a phased proposal to narrow travel lanes, modify road dimensions, and improve pedestrian and bicycle safety on the eastern section of Murray Holladay Road
Planning Commission had voted 7-to-0 to deny the application
15 public comments included in the Council packet
Decisions Made
*The minutes provided are incomplete and end during the Public Hearing on the proposed Text Amendment (Item V). No formal decisions or resolutions are recorded in the provided text.*
Votes
*No votes are recorded in the portion of the minutes provided. The Planning Commission's prior vote of **7-to-0 to deny** the Text Amendment application is referenced as background context, but this was not a City Council vote.*
Action Items
| Action Item | Responsible Party | Notes |
| Memorial article on James Palmer to be published | Holladay Journal | Scheduled for March 2025; additional article on his contributions to the City also planned |
| County Council Member Ross Romero invited Council to reach out on collaborative issues | City Council / Mayor Dahle | Ongoing; contact initiated at Council's discretion |
| Continued review and deliberation on Text Amendment to Title 13.02.040 (Murray Holladay Road) | City Council / Staff | Public Hearing opened; outcome not recorded in available minutes |
*Note: Additional action items may exist in the portions of the minutes not provided.*
Other Notable Items
Retirement of Warren Dallof: The longtime Code Enforcement Officer retired in January 2025. His replacement, Chad Pedersen, has approximately 18 years of law enforcement experience, previously serving in Pleasant Grove and Midvale. He emphasized a preference for face-to-face, compliance-focused interactions over citations. The Council welcomed him warmly.
Birthday recognition: Mayor Dahle publicly wished City Recorder Stephanie Carlson a happy birthday.
Passing of James Palmer: Mayor Dahle recognized the community loss of James Palmer, who served six years on the Planning Commission and eight years on the City Council, and played a significant role in Holladay's incorporation process.
Library Public Comment (Trudy Jorgensen-Price):
1,568 voters used the library on election day; 308 were same-day registrations
February programs include: Winter Reading (with $5 fine waiver and free book), Formal Wear Swap, story time, teen events, and yoga
County Council Member Ross Romero Presentation:
Returned to public service after a 13-year break; previously served in the Utah Legislature
Salt Lake County purchased the former Overstock building as a new County Hall; move not expected for over a year pending retrofitting
Highlighted ZAP funding opportunities available to cities
UPD Awards — Key Details:
Officer Jennifer Bithell (absent from meeting): Administered tourniquet to a shooting victim at a Holladay apartment complex in November, stopping life-threatening bleeding under chaotic conditions
Detective Easton Story & Detective Jason Aposhian: Investigated illegal dumping of over 1,000 tires on the former Cottonwood Mall lot. Investigation revealed a tire disposal company was illegally dumping across multiple Salt Lake County sites (thousands of tires total). One arrest made with multiple felony charges; a second suspect identified and under investigation.
Murray Holladay Road — Applicant's Phased Proposal (Ron Hilton):
Phase 1 (~$25,000): Restriping only — narrow travel lanes from 11.5 ft to 10 ft using paint; retain north-side parking
Phase 2 (~$5,000, estimate cut off in provided text): Begin new sidewalk construction
Phase 3: Complete sidewalk extension to the end of Murray Holladay Road; create a yield-style residential street similar to Apple Blossom Lane
Applicant noted the issue originated from a dispute over a power pole location during subdivision development and escalated through petitions, an appeal hearing, and ultimately this Text Amendment application
Planning Commission recommended denial (7-0); City Council deliberation outcome not captured in available minutes
⚠️ Note: The meeting minutes provided are incomplete — the document ends mid-sentence during the Public Hearing presentation (Item V). Sections covering the remainder of the agenda, including any votes, additional decisions, work session items, or adjournment, are not available for summarization.