HolladayDigest

• Allowing "Arts and Culture" as a permitted use in the Holladay Village zone

• Appointment of a new Planning Commission member

• Outreach on business license fee changes, which take effect in January

• The annual financial audit

• License plate reader technology

• The Central Wasatch National Conservation and Recreation Area Act (NCRA)

• Public comment from a candidate for Salt Lake County Sheriff

• Ordinance 2026-15 adopted.

  It amends Sections 13.71.045, 13.100 and 13.04 of city code so that "Arts and Culture" is an allowed use in the Holladay Village zone.

• Resolution 2026-27 approved.

  It gives the Council's advice and consent to appoint Scott Bennion to the Planning Commission. Bennion has lived in Holladay for more than 40 years and has worked in commercial real estate for 30 years. He said he understands the challenge of balancing growth with development.

• Adopt Ordinance 2026-15 (Arts and Culture use in Holladay Village zone)

  Moved / SecondedDurham / QuinnOutcomeAdopted, unanimousIndividual VotesGray: Yes; Quinn: Yes; Durham: Yes; Sundwall: Yes; Mayor Fotheringham: Yes (Bradley's vote not recorded)

• Approve Resolution 2026-27 (Planning Commission appointment)

  Moved / SecondedGray / QuinnOutcomeApproved, unanimousIndividual VotesGray: Yes; Quinn: Yes; Durham: Yes; Sundwall: Yes; Mayor Fotheringham: Yes (Bradley's vote not recorded)

• Recess to Work Meeting

  Moved / SecondedBradley / DurhamOutcomePassed by unanimous consentIndividual VotesNot individually recorded

• Adjourn

  Moved / SecondedGray / BradleyOutcomePassed by unanimous consentIndividual VotesNot individually recorded

No closed session was held.

• City Manager and staff

  Hold the last remaining small-group meeting with businesses affected by the business license fee changes before the changes take effect in January.

• City staff

  Begin the annual financial audit next week, with the final audit expected at a December meeting.

• Lindsey Nielsen (Central Wasatch Commission)

  Give Council members the NCRA bill text and supporting documents, and offer one-on-one briefings.

• Council Member Gray

  Pass Council feedback on the NCRA to the Central Wasatch Commission, where she is the Council's representative.

• Council Member Sundwall

  Report back on his experience in the Citizens Police Academy, which runs eight to nine weeks.

Public comment

Shane Manwaring announced he is running for Salt Lake County Sheriff. He is a retired Utah National Guard colonel and helicopter pilot with six deployments, and he has served 23 years with the UPD, where he is now a lieutenant. His main points were:

• He wants closer partnership with cities and less competition among police departments.

• He believes the Sheriff's Office should focus on running the jail.

• He raised concerns about jail capacity and booking delays, citing officers waiting more than 90 minutes in one case.

• He said the jail cannot currently hold people long enough to support behavior change or sobriety.

NCRA briefing

Lindsey Nielsen, Executive Director of the Central Wasatch Commission, explained the proposed federal bill:

• Origins

  It grew out of the 2013–2015 Mountain Accord process.

• Scope

  It would apply only to about 79,000 acres of federal land, including the Parleys Corridor.

• Watershed area

  It would create a White Pine Watershed Protection Area of about 1,800 acres next to Snowbird. This would not be a wilderness designation, so existing permitted uses such as heli-skiing and ditch company operations could continue.

• Other protections

  It would make roadless and watershed protections for canyon headwaters permanent.

• Management plan

  It would require a new management plan specific to the area, replacing reliance on the 2003 forest-wide plan.

• Next steps in Congress

  The bill was first introduced as HR 5718 and is being updated for reintroduction in 2027. Ben McAdams has pledged support.

• Transit

  In response to Council Member Sundwall, Nielsen said the bill is "transit neutral" and specifically does not prevent UDOT from building transit alternatives such as a gondola.

• Council response

  Council Member Gray voiced strong support for protecting the mountains.

License plate readers

Mayor Fotheringham said Holladay does not have license plate readers and will not pursue them without a detailed public policy discussion.

Community announcements

• The Blue Moon event is Saturday from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m., with Council booths.

• A breakfast with UFA Station 104 is on October 10 at 8:00 a.m. at Sharon's Cafe.

• League of Cities and Towns "Conflict Competence 101" training is on October 29 at Murray City Hall.

• A new sign has been installed at Knudsen Park.

• Spring Lane Park drew strong community interest at Cottonwood Network community night.

• Cottonwood High School Principal Dr. Pitcher invited council members to visit and engage with students.

• Artist of the Month at 4 Lemons featured Stephanie Saint Thomas.