Holladay Digest

September 18th, 2025

City Council Meeting

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Topics

Introduction of Evan Tyrrell, new General Manager of Wasatch Front Waste and Recycling District, and recognition of retiring General Manager Pam Roberts
Introduction of Gregg Golden, UPD Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) co-funded with Millcreek to address community mental health needs
Public safety concern raised by resident regarding speeding traffic on Suada Drive near Olympus High School
Helping Hands Award presentations to Denise Swope and Robert Long
Public Hearing on proposed 2025-2026 Budget Amendments
Public Hearing on proposed Text Amendment to Title 13.86.020 to add 2052 East Arbor Lane (The Dinwoodey Home) to Holladay's Historic Designation List
Consideration of Resolution 2025-24 authorizing a Master Lease Agreement and issuance of Lease Revenue Bonds (up to $11,500,000) through the Local Building Authority (LBA)

Decisions

Resolution 2025-24
was considered: Authorizing and approving the execution and delivery of a Master Lease Agreement between the City and the Local Building Authority of the City of Holladay, Utah; authorizing the issuance and sale of not more than $11,500,000 aggregate principal amount of Lease Revenue Bonds; and related matters.
- (Note: The minutes as provided do not record a final vote or adoption outcome for this resolution — the item was under consideration at the point the document ends.)

Helping Hands Awards
formally presented to Denise Swope and Robert Long.

Votes

⚠️ Note: The minutes provided are incomplete. No formal vote tallies or roll-call votes are recorded in the portion of the document available. The following items were before the Council for action:

Resolution 2025-24 (LBA Lease Revenue Bonds)
MotionUnder considerationOutcomeNot recorded in provided textIndividual VotesNot recorded
Budget Amendment Public Hearing
MotionHearing opened and closedOutcomeNo comments receivedIndividual VotesN/A
Historic Designation – 2052 East Arbor Lane
MotionHearing opened and closedOutcomeNot recorded in provided textIndividual VotesNot recorded

Actions

Follow up communication with Christopher Huffman regarding Suada Drive traffic safety concerns (speed report from Chief Hoyal referenced)
Mayor Dahle / City Staff
Review of speed report on Suada Drive prepared by Police Chief Justin Hoyal
City Council / Staff
Potential Traffic Study or consideration of traffic mitigation measures on Suada Drive
City Staff (to be determined)
Finalization and execution of Master Lease Agreement and Lease Revenue Bond issuance (if Resolution 2025-24 adopted)
City / Local Building Authority

Notes

Public Comments

Christopher Huffman
, 2174 E Suada Dr — Raised urgent pedestrian safety concerns on Suada Drive, which has become an informal bypass road for Olympus High School. Key concerns included: no crosswalks, a blind curve with sight distance of only 130 feet (below the 155-foot national standard and 300-foot City standard), approximately 47 children under age 10 on the street, and vehicles traveling 40–50 mph. His daughter nearly was struck. Requested a Traffic Study or partial road closure. Residents expressed willingness to help fund mitigation.

Announcements / Recognition

Pam Roberts
, outgoing General Manager of Wasatch Front Waste and Recycling District, is retiring after 28 years of public service. New General Manager Evan Tyrrell (dual Master's degrees from Indiana University in Public Affairs and Environmental Science; previously Solid Waste and Fleet Services Director for the City of Flagstaff and Executive Director for the Solid Waste Special Service District in Moab) was introduced. The district serves over 86,000 residents throughout Salt Lake County.
Gregg Golden
, LCSW, introduced as the new UPD Social Worker, jointly funded with Millcreek. Mr. Golden always responds alongside a police officer. He shared a notable success case involving a resident making over 50 calls to 911 in one week due to paranoia, who was ultimately hospitalized, medicated, and had charges dismissed through Justice Court.
Helping Hands Award
Denise Swope recognized for over 30 years of coaching baseball and softball at Crown Colony and instrumental role in preserving Crown Colony land for perpetual baseball use. Robert Long recognized for over four decades of quiet, selfless service to the Carmelite nuns of Holladay, including lawn care, landscaping, and general property maintenance.
Historic Designation Hearing (2052 East Arbor Lane / The Dinwoodey Home)
Owners Camillie Pierce and Steve Glaser (residents for approximately 34 years) presented history of the English Cottage Style/Colonial Revival home originally built in 1939 by Paul and Betty Dinwoodey, with a 1956 Mid-Century Modern addition. Neighbor Kim Duffy also spoke in support. Owners committed to continued stewardship of the property.

Legal/Financial Context (Resolution 2025-24)

Under Utah State Law, cities may create a Local Building Authority (LBA) to issue Lease Revenue Bonds. The City leases existing property to the LBA, which sub-leases it back to the City. Because the City retains the right to walk away from the annual lease payment, it is not classified as long-term debt. Should the City choose not to make a lease payment, the Trustee on behalf of bondholders may seize the leased property.

Summary based on minutes as provided; the document appears incomplete and may not reflect all actions taken during the full meeting.

Summarized April 22, 2026

HOLLADAY DIGEST