August 6 2026

City Council Meeting

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The Holladay City Council approved three resolutions and one ordinance covering new Tree Committee members, a zoning change for cemetery expansion, a land-use text amendment, and bike lane policies. Residents also raised public safety concerns about a problem property and speeding in Holladay Village.

Topics

  • Recognition of Michael Anderson for 8.5 years of service on the Salt Lake County Housing and Community Development Citizen Advisory Committee

  • Public comment on Scouting America youth career grant opportunity

  • Public safety concerns regarding a nuisance property near the Cottonwood Club

  • Speeding and signage problems in Holladay Village

  • Appointment of two new Tree Committee members

  • Text amendment to allow Personal Services in the Holladay Hills Site Development Master Plan (SDMP)

  • Rezoning of 4901 South Memory Lane for cemetery expansion

  • Adoption of bike lane and bike route policies

  • Community Clean Energy Program update (16 cities participating; opt-out period Nov–Apr; anticipated January start)

  • Public Works Feasibility Analysis RFP (responses expected end of August; report to Council by end of January)

  • Staff departure of Justice Tuffour; open positions being filled

  • FEMA earmark eligibility confirmation

  • Sidewalk repair prioritization underway; yellow spray paint marks locations exceeding level differential

  • 5600 South sidewalk plan: recommended for Phase I funding, no Interlocal or Funding Agreement yet

  • Tree Voucher program: triple the vouchers requested this year

  • Traffic safety meeting on Holladay Boulevard

  • Summer Concert Series updates

  • Historical Commission events planned for September and October

  • Raccoon removal (not a City-covered service)

  • E-bike safety concerns following Salt Lake Tribune article on fatal incident involving teenage girls

  • Spring Lane Park discussion (budget, proposed plan, procurement, and naming) — Work Meeting

Decisions

  • 1

    Resolution/OrdinanceResolution 2026-23DescriptionAppointment of Lisa Matichak and Kate Conrow to the Tree CommitteeOutcomeApproved
  • 2

    Resolution/OrdinanceResolution 2026-24DescriptionText amendment adding Personal Services as an allowed use in the Holladay Hills SDMP Land Use TableOutcomeApproved
  • 3

    Resolution/OrdinanceOrdinance 2026-12DescriptionRezoning of 4901 South Memory Lane from Residential Single-Family (R-1-21) to Public (P) for future cemetery expansionOutcomeAdopted
  • 4

    Resolution/OrdinanceResolution 2026-25DescriptionPolicies for use of bike lanes and bike routes within the CityOutcomeApproved
  • 5

    Resolution/OrdinanceRecess to Work MeetingDescriptionCouncil recessed City Council Meeting and reconvened as a Work MeetingOutcomeApproved

Votes

Resolution 2026-23 — Tree Committee Appointments

  • Motion: Council Member Durham | Second: Council Member Bradley

  • Sundwall: Yes | Durham: Yes | Bradley: Yes | Quinn: Yes | Fotheringham: Yes

  • Result: Passed unanimously

Resolution 2026-24 — Personal Services Text Amendment (Holladay Hills SDMP)

  • Motion: Council Member Quinn | Second: Council Member Durham

  • Sundwall: Yes | Durham: Yes | Bradley: Yes | Quinn: Yes | Fotheringham: Yes

  • Result: Passed unanimously

Ordinance 2026-12 — Rezoning 4901 South Memory Lane

  • Motion: Council Member Sundwall | Second: Council Member Bradley

  • Sundwall: Yes | Durham: Yes | Bradley: Yes | Quinn: Yes | Fotheringham: Yes

  • Result: Passed unanimously

Resolution 2026-25 — Bike Lane and Bike Route Policies

  • Motion: Council Member Quinn | Second: Council Member Sundwall

  • Sundwall: Yes | Durham: Yes | Bradley: Yes | Quinn: Yes | Fotheringham: Yes

  • Result: Passed unanimously

Recess to Work Meeting

  • Motion: Council Member Bradley | Second: Council Member Durham

  • Result: Passed unanimously

    (6:40 p.m.)

Actions

  • Bring a Resolution to Council adopting the Spring Lane Park Design Plan (Bridging Document) and amending the General Plan/Future Land Use Map

    Gina Chamness / Jonathan Teerlink
  • Fill open staff positions (Justice Tuffour's position and authorized Inspector position) by end of August

    Gina Chamness / City Staff
  • Issue and evaluate RFP responses for Public Works Feasibility Analysis; deliver report to Council by end of January

    Gina Chamness / City Staff
  • Begin Community Clean Energy Program noticing in November; coordinate opt-out period Nov–Apr

    Gina Chamness / City Staff
  • Continue pursuing additional phases of 5600 South sidewalk funding; share updates on Interlocal/Funding Agreement when available

    Holly Smith
  • Proceed with sidewalk repair prioritization based on yellow-marked locations

    City Staff
  • Continue FEMA earmark process following eligibility confirmation

    Holly Smith
  • Consider reaching out to landlord of nuisance property near Cottonwood Club (raised by Mike Hale and Lindsey Sparks)

    City Council (implied)
  • Review speeding and signage concerns in Holladay Village raised by Clark Richards

    City Staff / City Engineer (implied)
  • Promote e-bike safety and behavioral change messaging in the community

    Mayor Fotheringham / City Staff (implied)

Notes

  • Recognition

    Mayor Fotheringham formally thanked Michael Anderson for 8.5 years of volunteer service on the Salt Lake County Housing and Community Development Citizen Advisory Committee. Mr. Anderson spoke about the committee's work supporting ADA-compliant sidewalks and directing funding to disadvantaged groups.

  • Public Comment — Scouting America

    Jeff Applegate, local Scouting America representative, announced grant funding available for youth ages 14–21 in Holladay for career development, with potential partnership opportunities with police and fire.

  • Public Comment — Nuisance Property

    Mike Hale (Holladay resident since May 2011) and Lindsey Sparks, speaking on behalf of approximately eight neighbors, raised concerns about a property near the Cottonwood Club with repeated law enforcement incidents including internet crimes against children (2022), drug activity (2024), and an incident two days prior to the meeting. They requested the City Council contact the landlord directly.

  • Public Comment — Speeding

    Clark Richards (2470 Kentucky Ave) raised traffic safety concerns about speeding in Holladay Village, citing poor signage in multiple directions and inadequate visibility. He requested improved warning signage.

  • Continued Public Hearing (Item VI)

    The public hearing on the Personal Services text amendment was reopened (previously left open due to a document error referencing "Professional Services"). No public comments were received; the hearing was closed.

  • Community Events

    • Summer Concert Series is ongoing: Will Baxter Band (Neil Diamond night) this week; Strawberry Fields (Beatles-inspired) next week.
    • Historical Commission events: speaker on Holladay water history (September); cemetery walk (October).
    • Children return to school on Wednesday — Council Member Bradley asked drivers to slow down in school zones.
  • Staff Departure

    Justice Tuffour has left the City to serve as an assistant professor at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point.

  • E-Bike Safety

    Mayor Fotheringham referenced a Salt Lake Tribune article about two teenage girls killed in an e-bike incident and noted a similar (non-serious) incident in Holladay, urging behavioral change around e-bike use

Summarized October 3, 2026