Holladay Digest

April 16th, 2026

City Council Meeting

LBA Meeting
- Budget amendments for FY 2025–26 (recognition of 2025 bond transfer and debt service interest)
- Approval of LBA meeting minutes (September 18, October 2, and November 6, 2025)

LBA Resolution 2026-01
Adoption of FY 2025–26 LBA budget amendments recognizing the transfer in from the general fund and debt service expense for the 2025 bond.

LBA Meeting Minutes Approved
Minutes of September 18, October 2, and November 6, 2025 approved.

LBA Adjournment and Reconvening
LBA meeting adjourned; Council reconvened as City Council.

Resolution 2026-10
Approval of parking agreement adjacent to Spring Lane (between the city and the LDS Church, extending the prior Granite School District agreement). Liability/indemnification issue noted as resolved.

Monitor UDOT trail funding recommendation through Transportation Commission; update Council
City ManagerNotesApproval expected by end of June; design could start summer 2026
Continue pursuing federal funding for Highland Drive
City Manager, Holly, Sean TierlinkNotesGroundwork meeting with Senator Curtis's office already held
Monitor status of federal earmark
City ManagerNotesCity Manager noted declining optimism
Present Spring Lane project open house feedback to Council
City Manager / StaffNotesScheduled for following week's meeting
Research state's Good Friday holiday guidance (½ day) and bring to Council for decision on employee handbook alignment
City ManagerNotesCouncil to decide whether to align with state policy
Update employee manual re: Juneteenth (June 19th, aligned with federal holiday)
City Manager / StaffNotesNo Council action required; follows state alignment
Follow up on Bonneville Junior High safe walking route concerns at 5600 S and Van Winkle
Councilmember Gray (implied)NotesSafety concern raised re: unsupervised student crossing of 5-lane, 50 mph road

Public Comment — Fireworks Concerns (Tom Sharlow, 3930 S. 3030 E.)
- Expressed ongoing concern about legal consumer fireworks in residential neighborhoods.
- Referenced high winds causing sparks to land on roofs and windows.
- Cited Mill Creek fire around July 4th and drought conditions as aggravating safety factors.
- Suggested current "near-professional level" fireworks are inappropriate for neighborhoods; contrasted with older, more benign fireworks.

City Hall Move Recognition
- Mayor and City Manager publicly recognized staff for completing the City Hall move within approximately one week.
- Staff highlighted: Joe Bolton (move team lead), Stephanie Carlson (utilities/tech/internet coordination), Lena, John, Christian, Holly, City Manager, Court staff Kaylin Olsen, and Judge Chen.

⚠️ Note
The transcript ends abruptly mid-sentence during Councilmember Gray's report. The summary above is necessarily incomplete for the Council Reports section and any subsequent agenda items.

Summarized May 8, 2026