February 19 2026

City Council Meeting

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Topics

  • Spring Lane Bridging Update

    Adaptive Reuse Plan phases, cost estimates, design-build RFP process, potential dog park, and impact of a pending state water conservation bill

  • Highland Drive Federal Grant

    City grant application submission; required local match of approximately $3 million

  • Legislative Session Updates

    Tracking of relevant bills, including a 5% maximum property tax increase cap and a revised Truth in Taxation bill from Rep. Karen Peterson

  • Historic Designation

    Adding 2394 East Murray Holladay Road to the Historic Designation List

  • Naming Rights Agreement

    Renaming southwest baseball field to "Eddie Kimball Baseball Field" in exchange for a $25,000 donation

  • Generative AI Policy

    Adoption of policies governing AI use by City staff

  • Holladay Crossroads Update

    (Work Meeting) — History of the Holladay Crossroads Zone (established 2016), Small Area Master Plan, land use, density, and individual property opt-in process

  • Fireworks Safety Concerns

    Raised during public comment; fireworks map review scheduled for April

  • Water Rate Disparities

    Constituent concern about Salt Lake City Public Utilities rates relative to other providers serving Holladay

  • Wasatch Front Waste and Recycling District

    Herriman withdrawal process update

  • UPD/UFA Budget Process

    Preliminary budget discussions underway; health insurance numbers still pending

  • Fine Art Show / Tiny Art Show

    Community arts events recap and upcoming event notice

Decisions

  • Ordinance 2026-01 Adopted

    Amended Title 13.86.020 by adding 2394 East Murray Holladay Road to the Historic Designation List.

  • Resolution 2026-06 Approved

    Adopted policies relating to the use of Generative Artificial Intelligence by City staff.

  • Resolution 2026-05 Approved

    Approved Naming Rights and a Donation Agreement with Judd and Becca Tolman; the southwest baseball field will be renamed the Eddie Kimball Baseball Field for a 10-year term (January 1, 2026 – December 31, 2036) in exchange for a $25,000 donation. The City will maintain the field in good working order; if the field's purpose changes, the donation will be returned on a prorated basis.

  • Consent Agenda Approved

    Minutes from January 8 and 22, 2026 approved.

  • Recessed to Work Meeting

    City Council Meeting recessed and reconvened as a Work Meeting at 6:25 p.m. for the Holladay Crossroads Update.

Votes

  • Ordinance 2026-01 (Historic Designation – 2394 E Murray Holladay Rd)

    MotionCouncil Member GraySecondCouncil Member QuinnOutcomePassed unanimouslyIndividual VotesGray-Yes; Quinn-Yes; Bradley-Yes; Durham-Yes; Sundwall-Yes; Mayor Fotheringham-Yes

  • Resolution 2026-05 (Naming Rights / Tolman Donation Agreement)

    MotionCouncil Member DurhamSecondCouncil Member GrayOutcomePassed unanimouslyIndividual VotesGray-Yes; Quinn-Yes; Bradley-Yes; Durham-Yes; Sundwall-Yes; Mayor Fotheringham-Yes

  • Resolution 2026-06 (Generative AI Policy)

    MotionCouncil Member QuinnSecondCouncil Member DurhamOutcomePassed unanimouslyIndividual VotesGray-Yes; Quinn-Yes; Bradley-Yes; Durham-Yes; Sundwall-Yes; Mayor Fotheringham-Yes

  • Consent Agenda (Minutes – Jan 8 & 22, 2026)

    MotionCouncil Member GraySecondCouncil Member SundwallOutcomePassed unanimouslyIndividual VotesRecorded as unanimous; individual votes not specified

  • Recess to Work Meeting

    MotionCouncil Member GraySecondCouncil Member BradleyOutcomePassed unanimouslyIndividual VotesRecorded as unanimous; individual votes not specified

Actions

  • Continue refining Spring Lane site plan with MHTN Architects; bring concepts to City Council

    Holly Smith / City StaffTimelineOngoing

  • Conduct resident outreach (survey and open house) for Spring Lane

    City StaffTimelineApril 2026

  • Explore dog park as a serious element for the Spring Lane site; gather community input

    Holly Smith / City StaffTimelineTo be determined

  • Issue RFP for design-build partner for Spring Lane once City Council decisions are made

    City StaffTimelineAfter Council decisions finalized

  • Monitor and share updates on state water conservation bill that could affect Spring Lane prioritization

    Gina Chamness / City StaffTimelineOngoing (Legislative Session)

  • Submit Highland Drive Federal grant application

    Gina Chamness / City StaffTimelineImminent (application in progress)

  • Continue tracking relevant Legislative Session bills and report updates to Council

    Gina Chamness / City StaffTimelineOngoing

  • Review and update fireworks map

    City Council / City StaffTimelineApril 2026

  • Place naming sign for Eddie Kimball Baseball Field per Resolution 2026-05

    City StaffTimelinePer agreement terms

  • Continue UPD and UFA budget process; obtain health insurance numbers

    Mayor Fotheringham / Gina ChamnessTimelineOngoing

Notes

Public Comments

  • Tom Sharrow

    (3930 S 3030 E) — Raised two concerns: (1) Safety hazard from large fireworks discharged in a residential cul-de-sac on a windy night, resulting in over 200 pieces of fireworks debris on his property; urged the City to prohibit such activity. (2) Significant water rate disparity — his July water bill through Salt Lake City Public Utilities was $386, compared to approximately $123 (Holliday Water Company) and $116 (Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District) for equivalent service. Sharrow had written to Laura Briefer at Salt Lake City Public Utilities regarding this issue.

  • Richard Turner

    (3955 S 3030 E) — Supported fireworks safety concerns; referenced a conversation with UFA Fire Marshal Wade Watkins. Noted that a recent Millcreek apartment fire was caused by a lawnmower striking a rock, not fireworks, but argued this reinforces the danger of allowing spark-producing fireworks in residential areas.

  • Michael Christensen

    (2419 West 1500 South, Syracuse) — Director of non-profit Go Unite, active in Davis and Salt Lake County since 2021. Highlighted community cleanup work (95 large bags of trash, 27 events, 2025) and announced a 2026 petition campaign to stop companies from releasing humanoid robots. Distributed flyers to the Council.

Council Reports / Announcements

  • Council Member Gray

    Attended a productive Wasatch Front Waste and Recycling District meeting regarding Herriman's withdrawal; general concepts and a path forward established.

  • Council Member Quinn

    Attended a Town Hall with State Legislators featuring Rep. John Arthur (first Legislative Session) and Rep. Carol Spackman Moss (final Legislative Session). Also thanked UPD Police Chief Justin Hoyal for support with district neighborhood issues.

  • Council Member Bradley

    Reported on the recent Fine Art Show: 1,100+ visitors, 73 concert attendees, 158+ volunteer hours. Announced the upcoming **

Summarized May 28, 2026