HolladayDigest

• Wasatch Front Waste & Recycling Update

  Bulky waste drop-off program (Sept. 14–17 in Holladay), container reservation challenges, and a potential future curbside bulky waste pick-up option being explored for next summer

• Bus Stop Enhancements

  Condition of existing stops, ADA compliance gaps, upcoming 3900 South bus rapid transit stops, potential themed shelter design (~$20,000/stop with masonry), and UTA coordination

• Budget Amendment (Ordinance 2026-02)

  Third amendment to the FY 2025–2026 budget

• City Hall Renovation & Move

  $730,000 grant for auditorium improvements; move scheduled April 7–10, 2026; doors open April 15, 2026

• Transportation & Land Use Connection Grant

  $180,000 received for 3900 South/Highland Drive redevelopment study

• Knudsen Park Arch Sign

  Knudsen Family donation ($18,000 value); City installation cost estimated at ~$12,000

• Spring Lane Site Naming

  Options discussed; full discussion deferred to April 23, 2026

• Highland Drive Road Safety Audit

  Attended by Council Member Sundwall

• Community Events

  Tree Talk, Arbor Day (April 24), naloxone training, Tiny Art Show, summer musical auditions

• Utah Renewable Communities Ordinance

  Must be adopted by June 2, 2026

• Bonneville Junior High Safe Walking Routes

  Safety concerns at Van Winkle crossing; no crossing guard present; Community Council declined to sign off

• Granite School District No-Dog Policy

  Relevant to dog park planning discussions

• UPD Preliminary Budget

  Maximum increase set at 3.5% (down from original 5.21%)

• Dog Park Research

  Council Members visited Bountiful dog park; Mayor seeking examples of dog parks within general-use parks for Spring Lane planning

• 2026 Legislative Session Wrap-Up

  Presented by Ms. Spatafore Mirabelli; 1,015 bills introduced, 541 passed; key bills discussed:

  • Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) mapping and timeline
  • H.B. 68 – Housing and Community Development Amendment
  • H.B. 178 – School Zone Speeding Amendments
  • H.B. 238 – Utah Energy Generation and Transmission Planning (Community Renewable Energy Program now opt-out)
  • H.B. 381 – Electric Bike Amendments (16+ with driver's license to operate devices >20 mph; allows city ordinances restricting use on sidewalks/paths/trails)
  • S.B. 306 – Special District Modifications (county of first class may withdraw from first responder district)
  • Utah Redevelopment Association summaries on RDA and Community Reinvestment Agencies

• Ordinance 2026-02 Adopted

  Amendment to the City Budget for Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026 (third amendment). Passed unanimously.

• Knudsen Park Installation Costs Supported

  Council Members expressed support for the City funding approximately $12,000 in installation costs for the Knudsen Park arch sign (Knudsen Family covering the $18,000 sign itself).

• City Council Meeting Recessed; Work Meeting Convened

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

Vote 1 — Ordinance 2026-02 (Budget Amendment)

Motion

Council Member Gray moved to adopt Ordinance 2026-02; Council Member Quinn seconded

Outcome

Passed — Unanimous

Individual Votes

Gray – Yes; Quinn – Yes; Bradley – Yes; Durham – Yes; Sundwall – Yes; Mayor Fotheringham – Yes

Vote 2 — Recess City Council Meeting / Reconvene in Work Meeting

Motion

Council Member Durham moved to recess and reconvene in Work Meeting; Council Member Bradley seconded

Outcome

Passed — Unanimous consent

Individual Votes

Not individually recorded

• Provide additional information about the bulky waste drop-off scheduled for this summer

  Council Member Gray / Wasatch Front Waste & RecyclingNotes/DeadlineFollow-up requested by Mayor Fotheringham

• Consult UTA regarding most popular bus stops to prioritize improvements; ask cost-sharing questions at scheduled meeting

  Jonathan Teerlink / StaffNotes/DeadlineUpcoming UTA meeting

• Continue bus shelter theme and design development; bring back for Council direction

  Staff (Jonathan Teerlink)Notes/DeadlineOngoing

• Share ongoing updates regarding City Hall move logistics

  Holly SmithNotes/DeadlineMove: April 7–10, 2026; Opening: April 15, 2026

• Proceed with engineering and installation planning for Knudsen Park arch sign

  City Staff / Jared BunchNotes/DeadlineInstallation cost ~$12,000; Council supportive

• Hold robust discussion on naming of Spring Lane site

  City Council / Holly SmithNotes/DeadlineApril 23, 2026

• Review and prepare Utah Renewable Communities ordinance for adoption

  Council Member Quinn / StaffNotes/DeadlineMust be adopted by June 2, 2026

• Explore examples of dog parks located within general-use parks (for Spring Lane planning)

  Mayor Fotheringham / Council MembersNotes/DeadlineOngoing

• Consider creating a city ordinance related to high-powered electric devices (per H.B. 381)

  City Staff / CouncilNotes/DeadlineOngoing — bill allows local regulation on sidewalks, paths, trails

• Investigate safety concerns at Van Winkle crossing (Bonneville Junior High walking routes)

  Council Member Gray / relevant partiesNotes/DeadlineNo deadline specified

• Closed Session

  Mayor / CouncilNotes/DeadlineScheduled at end of meeting (noted in Briefing Session)

• Pledge of Allegiance

  led by Mei Hashimoto, a student at Morningside Elementary School; a certificate was presented to her following the Pledge.

• No public comments

  were received during the Public Comment period.

• Upcoming location change

  City Council Meetings on April 16 and April 23, 2026, will be held at a temporary location in Millcreek due to the City Hall move.

• $730,000 grant

  received for auditorium improvements (City Hall renovation); thanks extended to Public Services Director Jared Bunch and Arts and Culture Manager Megan Attermann.

• $180,000 Transportation and Land Use Connection grant

  received for a redevelopment study of 3900 South at Highland Drive and ordinance updates aligned with the General Plan.

• Closed Session

  was noted during the Briefing Session as planned for the end of the meeting.

• Arbor Day event

  scheduled for April 24, 2026, at Wasatch Waldorf Charter School.

• Summer musical auditions

  online submissions due by April 1, 2026.

• UPD Board

  set Preliminary Budget Increase Maximum at 3.5% (reduced from 5.21% through use of excess Fund Balance and budget trimming).

• Granite School District

  passed a no-dog policy on all school properties — noted as relevant to dog