Holladay Digest

March 5th, 2026

City Council Meeting

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Topics

Fee Schedule for Sports Field Rentals
Proposed fees for rentals at Spring Lane (leased by Holladay as of January 1, 2026), including a $500 seasonal deposit and a $50/month storage charge for Olympus Youth Baseball
Software RFP Update
Results of a comprehensive software audit identifying 61 tools; proposal to issue an RFP to modernize City software (current cost ~$27,000/year; new software estimated at least $70,000/year)
City Manager Report
Legislative session updates including property tax cap, Truth in Taxation process changes, billboard bill status, Fund Balance-related bill, Knudsen Park arch donation, and volunteer recruitment for the March 6 Bake Off
Proposed 2025–2026 Budget Amendments (Public Hearing)
Third Budget Amendment for Fiscal Year 2026, totaling $312,249; covering in-house prosecution services, building inspection contract increase, and LBA bond debt service payment
Resolution 2026-07
Adoption of the 2026 Salt Lake County Hazard Mitigation Plan
Resolution 2026-08
Interlocal Agreement with Salt Lake County for use of the Holladay Skate Park
Consent Agenda
Approval of meeting minutes from January 9 and February 5, 2026
Council Reports
Bulky waste program dates, Community Renewable Energy program approval, Historical Commission activities, Tiny Art Show, Tree Committee events, Google Fiber installation concerns, CHaRM recycling event, Speaker Series, Arbor Day, UFA training facility tour, Fire School
NIMS Training
(Work Meeting) — National Incident Management System overview presented by Allison Jester

Decisions

Resolution 2026-07 Adopted
Adoption of the 2026 Salt Lake County Hazard Mitigation Plan, incorporating revisions made during State and Federal review to clarify and refine Holladay's action items.

Resolution 2026-08 Adopted
Approval of an Interlocal Agreement with Salt Lake County for the use of the Holladay Skate Park, continuing an existing program run by the Salt Lake County Recreation Department in late summer.

Consent Agenda Approved
Minutes from January 9 and February 5, 2026 approved.

City Council Recessed into Work Meeting
Council voted to recess the regular City Council Meeting and reconvene as a Work Meeting.

Note: The Public Hearing on the 2025–2026 Budget Amendments (Item IV) was opened and closed with no public comments; no formal adoption vote on the budget amendment is recorded in the provided minutes.

Votes

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MotionApprove Resolution 2026-07 — 2026 Salt Lake County Hazard Mitigation PlanMoverCouncil Member DurhamSecondCouncil Member GrayOutcomePassed unanimouslyIndividual VotesGray-Yes; Quinn-Yes; Bradley-Yes; Durham-Yes; Sundwall-Yes; Fotheringham-Yes
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MotionApprove Resolution 2026-08 — Interlocal Agreement with Salt Lake County for Holladay Skate ParkMoverCouncil Member GraySecondCouncil Member QuinnOutcomePassed unanimouslyIndividual VotesGray-Yes; Quinn-Yes; Bradley-Yes; Durham-Yes; Sundwall-Yes; Fotheringham-Yes
3
MotionApprove Consent Agenda (Minutes – January 9 and February 5, 2026)MoverCouncil Member QuinnSecondCouncil Member DurhamOutcomePassed unanimouslyIndividual VotesIndividual votes not recorded
4
MotionRecess City Council Meeting and reconvene in a Work MeetingMoverCouncil Member GraySecondCouncil Member BradleyOutcomePassed unanimouslyIndividual VotesIndividual votes not recorded

Actions

Post RFP for new City software
Jonathan Teerlink / Holly SmithNotes / DeadlineExpected by end of the week following March 5, 2026
Bring forward a Donation Agreement for the Knudsen Park arch
Gina ChamnessNotes / DeadlinePending confirmation of continued Council support
Implement new sports field rental software to bring fields online as rentable spaces
Holly Smith / StaffNotes / DeadlineNo specific deadline stated
Adopt an Ordinance to participate in the Community Renewable Energy program
City CouncilNotes / DeadlineWithin 90 days of Public Service Commission approval
Coordinate volunteer recruitment for CHaRM recycling event (end of March)
Mayor Fotheringham / CouncilNotes / DeadlineEnd of March
Recruit judges for the Bake Off
Gina ChamnessNotes / DeadlineMarch 6, 2026, 1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Staff to visit UFA training facility
City StaffNotes / DeadlineFuture date, not specified

Notes

Public Comments

Trudy Jorgensen-Price
(library representative) reported 421 tax-season appointments completed; announced upcoming library events:
- March 18, 2026: Naloxone administration class with Intermountain Health, sponsored by the Happy Healthy Holladay Coalition
- March 25, 2026: Letter Writing Social (first in a series)
- March 30, 2026: Music Bingo at 6:00 p.m. (free family event)
- Human Library program open to the community

Announcements & Notable Items

Tiny Art Show
Opening March 6 at noon; free after-hours concert March 6 at 6:30 p.m. with dance instruction; closing concert the following Thursday for $5 (reported by Council Member Bradley)
Wasatch Front Waste Bulky Waste Drop-Off Program
Holladay dates: September 2–10 and September 11–18; optional fee-based pick-up service for tires, mattresses, and appliances; public hearing on fee changes on March 23, 2026 (reported by Council Member Gray)
Speaker Series
Next event March 16, 2026, featuring former Holladay Mayor Rob Dahle (reported by Council Member Quinn)
Arbor Day
This year's program is at Wasatch Waldorf Charter School (reported by Council Member Durham)
Google Fiber
Constituent complaints about spray paint markings from installation in Council Member Durham's neighborhood were noted for Council consideration
Fire School
Scheduled for March 27, 2026 (reported by Mayor Fotheringham)
Kiln
Grand opening held in the community the prior week
UFA Training Facility Tour
Mayor Fotheringham toured the facility; multi-year upgrade planning has been underway
Mayor's Community Engagement
Mayor Fotheringham was a guest speaker at a fifth-grade class at Woodstock Elementary School; he and Council Member Durham hosted homeschooled teenagers from Holladay, Millcreek, and surrounding areas earlier on March 5
Pledge of Allegiance
Led by Maren E

Summarized May 28, 2026

HOLLADAY DIGEST