HolladayDigest

• Fireworks use restrictions for the city (Ordinance 2026-03), including three regulatory options (A, B, C), fire risk conditions, legal deadlines, and interactive fireworks map logistics

• Donation agreement with the Knudsen family for a Knudsen Park entrance sign (Resolution 2026-11)

• Salt Lake Chamber of Commerce membership ($1,500 annual cost) and associated opportunities for city staff and council

• Council district reports: Central Wasatch Commission, community cleanup at Cottonwood High School, Wasatch Front Waste and Recycling District dumpster reservations, Holladay City Youth Council applications, Arbor Day tree planting, Emergency Preparedness Meeting

• Spring Lane Adaptive Reuse Plan update (Work Meeting), including dog park tours and community engagement results

Ordinance 2026-03A — Fireworks Restrictions

The Council adopted the more restrictive Option A fireworks restrictions for certain areas of the city, consistent with rules in place in 2021, 2022, and 2023. The Council agreed to reevaluate the restrictions at the June 11, 2026 City Council Meeting.

Resolution 2026-11 — Knudsen Park Entrance Sign Donation Agreement

The Council approved a donation agreement with the Knudsen family for $18,000 to fund installation of an arch entrance sign at Knudsen Park, a design previously presented to the Council.

Work Meeting Recess

The Council voted to recess the regular City Council Meeting and reconvene in a Work Meeting.

• Adopt Ordinance 2026-03A (Option A fireworks restrictions), with reevaluation at the June 11, 2026 City Council Meeting

  ResultPassed unanimouslyIndividual VotesGray – Yes; Quinn – Yes; Bradley – Yes; Durham – Yes; Sundwall – Yes; Fotheringham – Yes

• Approve Resolution 2026-11 (Knudsen Park Entrance Sign Donation Agreement)

  ResultPassed unanimouslyIndividual VotesGray – Yes; Quinn – Yes; Bradley – Yes; Durham – Yes; Sundwall – Yes; Fotheringham – Yes

• Recess City Council Meeting and reconvene in Work Meeting

  ResultPassed unanimouslyIndividual VotesNot individually recorded

Motions: Ordinance 2026-03A moved by Council Member Gray, seconded by Council Member Durham. Resolution 2026-11 moved by Council Member Quinn, seconded by Council Member Sundwall. Work Meeting recess moved by Council Member Quinn, seconded by Council Member Gray.

• Submit fireworks restrictions map to UFA for inclusion in the interactive map

  City/UFA (Wade Watkins)Deadline/NotesBy May 1, 2026

• Publish interactive fireworks map with vendor hard copies and QR codes

  UFADeadline/NotesBefore June 1, 2026

• Provide updated fire conditions and relevant data to City Council ahead of review

  UFA Fire Marshal Wade WatkinsDeadline/NotesPrior to June 11, 2026

• Reevaluate fireworks restrictions and map

  City CouncilDeadline/NotesJune 11, 2026 meeting

• Finalize Knudsen Park entrance sign installation per donation agreement

  City Staff (Holly Smith)Deadline/NotesNot specified

• Pursue Salt Lake Chamber of Commerce membership

  City Manager Gina ChamnessDeadline/NotesNot specified; Council expressed support

• Council Members interested in CWC Short-Term Projects Committee grant applications to contact Council Member Gray

  Individual Council MembersDeadline/NotesPrior to Short-Term Projects Committee Meeting

• Dumpster reservations coordination with Wasatch Front Waste and Recycling District

  City/residentsDeadline/NotesReservations open July 16, 2026 at 8:00 a.m.; dumpsters available September 2–25, 2026

• Finalize Spring Lane community survey summary and program locations

  MHTN (Vince Olcott, Tate Barney)Deadline/NotesIn progress

• Prepare updated cost estimates and schematic plans for Spring Lane

  MHTNDeadline/NotesUpcoming (no date specified)

• Present final Spring Lane bridging document

  MHTNDeadline/NotesUpcoming (no date specified)

• No public comments

  were received during the public comment period.

• Fireworks legal deadline

  City Attorney Jayme Blakesley noted that under a cautious reading of state statute, the city may loosen restrictions after the May 1 deadline but adding new restrictions after that date could be subject to legal challenge. Council Member Bradley observed it is easier to lift restrictions than to add them later.

• Fire conditions

  UFA Fire Marshal Watkins indicated 2026 is expected to be a dry year. No large-scale fireworks-related fires have occurred in Holladay during allowed use windows. UFA increases staffing during fireworks season for active fire suppression response.

• Community events noted by Council Members

  • Cottonwood High School community cleanup with Fidelity Investments volunteers (Saturday, 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.)
  • Arbor Day tree planting at Waldorf Wasatch Charter School (Friday)
  • Council Members Durham and Quinn to attend Emergency Preparedness Meeting (Friday evening)
  • Ribbon-cutting of French Bakehouse attended by Council Member Quinn
  • Community Council Meeting at Morningside Elementary School attended by Council Member Quinn

• Youth Council

  Applications are open for the Holladay City Youth Council for students in grades 9–12 residing in Holladay (reported by Council Member Bradley).

• UPD Awards

  Mayor Fotheringham noted Detective Easton Story received multiple awards at the recent Unified Police Department ceremony. The UFA awards dinner is scheduled for the following evening.

• Spring Lane Work Meeting

  Presentation was underway at the time the minutes conclude; the summary appears incomplete regarding the full dog park discussion (minutes appear cut off mid-sentence).