August 6 2026
City Council Meeting
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 CommitteeOutcomeApproved2
Resolution/OrdinanceResolution 2026-24DescriptionText amendment adding Personal Services as an allowed use in the Holladay Hills SDMP Land Use TableOutcomeApproved3
Resolution/OrdinanceOrdinance 2026-12DescriptionRezoning of 4901 South Memory Lane from Residential Single-Family (R-1-21) to Public (P) for future cemetery expansionOutcomeAdopted4
Resolution/OrdinanceResolution 2026-25DescriptionPolicies for use of bike lanes and bike routes within the CityOutcomeApproved5
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 TeerlinkFill open staff positions (Justice Tuffour's position and authorized Inspector position) by end of August
Gina Chamness / City StaffIssue and evaluate RFP responses for Public Works Feasibility Analysis; deliver report to Council by end of January
Gina Chamness / City StaffBegin Community Clean Energy Program noticing in November; coordinate opt-out period Nov–Apr
Gina Chamness / City StaffContinue pursuing additional phases of 5600 South sidewalk funding; share updates on Interlocal/Funding Agreement when available
Holly SmithProceed with sidewalk repair prioritization based on yellow-marked locations
City StaffContinue FEMA earmark process following eligibility confirmation
Holly SmithConsider 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