Holladay Digest

February 6th, 2025

City Council Meeting

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Topics

Introduction of new Code Enforcement Officer
Chad Pedersen, replacing retired officer Warren Dallof
Recognition of the passing of James Palmer
, former Planning Commission and City Council member
Library updates
from Trudy Jorgensen-Price (election day voting statistics, Winter Reading program, Formal Wear Swap, regular programming)
Introduction of County Council Member Ross Romero
, including updates on:
- County jail bed space shortage and related legislation
- Salt Lake County's purchase of the former Overstock building as a new County Hall
- Zoo, Arts, and Parks (ZAP) funding availability for cities
UPD Incentive Awards
presented by Chief Hoyal:
- Officer Jennifer Bithell — life-saving tourniquet application at a Holladay shooting (November)
- Detective Easton Story and Detective Jason Aposhian — illegal tire dumping investigation leading to arrest and identification of a second suspect
Public Hearing on Proposed Text Amendment to Title 13.02.040 - Roadway Classification
regarding Murray Holladay Road:
- Applicant Ron Hilton presented a phased proposal to narrow travel lanes, modify road dimensions, and improve pedestrian and bicycle safety on the eastern section of Murray Holladay Road
- Planning Commission had voted 7-to-0 to deny the application
- 15 public comments included in the Council packet

Decisions

The minutes provided are incomplete and end during the Public Hearing on the proposed Text Amendment (Item V).

Votes

No votes are recorded in the portion of the minutes provided.

Actions

Memorial article on James Palmer to be published
Holladay JournalNotesScheduled for March 2025; additional article on his contributions to the City also planned
County Council Member Ross Romero invited Council to reach out on collaborative issues
City Council / Mayor DahleNotesOngoing; contact initiated at Council's discretion
Continued review and deliberation on Text Amendment to Title 13.02.040 (Murray Holladay Road)
City Council / StaffNotesPublic Hearing opened; outcome not recorded in available minutes

Note: Additional action items may exist in the portions of the minutes not provided.

Notes

Retirement of Warren Dallof
The longtime Code Enforcement Officer retired in January 2025. His replacement, Chad Pedersen, has approximately 18 years of law enforcement experience, previously serving in Pleasant Grove and Midvale. He emphasized a preference for face-to-face, compliance-focused interactions over citations. The Council welcomed him warmly.
Birthday recognition
Mayor Dahle publicly wished City Recorder Stephanie Carlson a happy birthday.
Passing of James Palmer
Mayor Dahle recognized the community loss of James Palmer, who served six years on the Planning Commission and eight years on the City Council, and played a significant role in Holladay's incorporation process.
Library Public Comment (Trudy Jorgensen-Price)
- 1,568 voters used the library on election day; 308 were same-day registrations
- February programs include: Winter Reading (with $5 fine waiver and free book), Formal Wear Swap, story time, teen events, and yoga
County Council Member Ross Romero Presentation
- Returned to public service after a 13-year break; previously served in the Utah Legislature
- Salt Lake County purchased the former Overstock building as a new County Hall; move not expected for over a year pending retrofitting
- Highlighted ZAP funding opportunities available to cities
UPD Awards — Key Details
- Officer Jennifer Bithell: (absent from meeting): Administered tourniquet to a shooting victim at a Holladay apartment complex in November, stopping life-threatening bleeding under chaotic conditions
- Detective Easton Story & Detective Jason Aposhian: Investigated illegal dumping of over 1,000 tires on the former Cottonwood Mall lot. Investigation revealed a tire disposal company was illegally dumping across multiple Salt Lake County sites (thousands of tires total). One arrest made with multiple felony charges; a second suspect identified and under investigation.
Murray Holladay Road — Applicant's Phased Proposal (Ron Hilton)
- Phase 1: (~$25,000): Restriping only — narrow travel lanes from 11.5 ft to 10 ft using paint; retain north-side parking
- Phase 2: (~$5,000, estimate cut off in provided text): Begin new sidewalk construction
- Phase 3: Complete sidewalk extension to the end of Murray Holladay Road; create a yield-style residential street similar to Apple Blossom Lane
- Applicant noted the issue originated from a dispute over a power pole location during subdivision development and escalated through petitions, an appeal hearing, and ultimately this Text Amendment application
- Planning Commission recommended denial (7-0); City Council deliberation outcome not captured in available minutes

⚠️ Note: The meeting minutes provided are incomplete — the document ends mid-sentence during the Public Hearing presentation (Item V). Sections covering the remainder of the agenda, including any votes, additional decisions, work session items, or adjournment, are not available for summarization.

Summarized April 22, 2026

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