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• Public library upcoming events and Summer Reading program

• Proposed partial street vacation at 2755 East Hillsden Drive (right-of-way width reduction from 65 ft to 50 ft)

• Proposed street vacation at 1720 East Bunkerhill Road (incorporation of unused right-of-way into private property)

• Utah Community Clean Energy Program — community support and ordinance adoption

• Presentation of the 2026–2027 Tentative Budget, including:

  • No property tax increase proposed for FY 2026–2027
  • 2.7% Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for city employees
  • Conversion of two part-time positions (Judicial Assistant and Inspector) to full-time
  • ~$310,000 increases each for police and public works service contracts
  • Seismic retrofit of City Hall and conversion of Spring Lane Elementary site to a park

• Federal earmark status for City Hall seismic retrofit

• Juneteenth holiday observance for 2026

• Proposed standing authority for City Recorder to make non-substantive corrections to Ordinances and Resolutions

• Tree Voucher program update

• Neighbors Prepared Fair recap

• UPD Fallen Officers Memorial and upcoming Steinway Piano Gallery ribbon cutting

Resolution 2026-12 — Acknowledged receipt of and adopted the Tentative 2026–2027 Fiscal Year Budgets, and set a public hearing for June 4, 2026.

Non-Substantive Corrections Policy — The City Council confirmed agreement to add standing language to future agendas authorizing the City Recorder, under supervision of the City Manager and in consultation with the City Attorney, to make non-substantive corrections (grammatical, numerical, or consistency-related) to Ordinances and Resolutions.

Vote 1: Resolution 2026-12 — Tentative 2026–2027 Budget Adoption

Motion

Council Member Gray moved to approve; Council Member Durham seconded

Outcome

Passed unanimously

Emily Gray

Yes

Drew Quinn

Yes

Natalie Bradley

Yes

Matt Durham

Yes

Dave Sundwall

Yes

Mayor Paul Fotheringham

Yes

Vote 2: Adjournment

Motion

Council Member Bradley moved to adjourn; Council Member Gray seconded

Outcome

Passed with unanimous consent of the Council

Note: No formal votes were recorded for the three public hearings (Items III, IV, V) during this meeting. No Closed Session was held.

• Continue working with Federal Delegation to seek exemption for earmark funding eligibility for seismic retrofit; explore alternative uses if exemption not granted

  Gina Chamness, City ManagerNotes/DeadlineUpdate expected within approximately one week

• Add non-substantive corrections authority language to future agendas

  City Recorder / City ManagerNotes/DeadlineOngoing, future agendas

• Public Hearing on final 2026–2027 Budget

  City Council / StaffNotes/DeadlineJune 4, 2026

• Determine Juneteenth holiday observance approach for 2026 (June 15 per State schedule vs. June 19 federal date); note court must follow State schedule

  Gina Chamness, City ManagerNotes/DeadlinePrior to June 2026

Public Comments / Public Hearings

• Trudy Jorgensen-Price

  (Library): Announced Mother's Day card-making (Saturday, 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.), needle felting class (May 20, 2026, 6:00 p.m.), America 250 button-making (May 23, 2026), and Summer Reading Kickoff Party with theme "unearth a story."

• Street Vacation at 2755 E. Hillsden Drive

  No public comments received. Planning Commission recommended approval with condition that future improvements be coordinated with Public Works Department for safety compliance.

• Street Vacation at 1720 E. Bunkerhill Road

  Todd Porter (applicant) spoke in support, describing weed mitigation efforts, unpaved road conditions, and desire to move trailers into a garage. Harold Bateman (50+ year resident) expressed support, stating the proposal would beautify the neighborhood. Planning Commission forwarded a unanimous recommendation of approval.

• Utah Community Clean Energy Program

  Doug Stark spoke in support, citing long-standing interest in renewable energy dating to his membership in Utah Solar Advocates in the 1970s–1980s. Five communities have already adopted the Ordinance.

Council Reports / Announcements

• Council Member Gray

  Announced that City Manager Gina Chamness was nominated for and will receive the Distinguished Service Award for an Appointed Official from the Utah American Society for Public Administration.

• Council Member Quinn

  Recapped the Neighbors Prepared Fair — over 700 attendees; highlighted Emergency Management Coordinator Allison Jester's role.

• Council Member Bradley

  Attended Utah PTA Awards; Megan Carter (Oakwood Elementary volunteer) received an outstanding PTA volunteer award. Announced the Page to Stage program will take place June 5, 2026.

• Council Member Durham

  Updated Council on the Tree Voucher Program — 12 vouchers distributed in the last two months; process has been streamlined by the Tree Committee.

• Council Member Sundwall

  Also attended the Neighbors Prepared Fair and praised the event.

• Mayor Fotheringham

  Attended the UPD Fallen Officers Memorial; announced a ribbon cutting for the Steinway Piano Gallery the following day (May 8, 2026).

Upcoming Council Meetings: May 14, May 21, June 4, and June 11, 2026.

Minutes certified by Stephanie N. Carlson, MMC, Holladay City Recorder. Approved: July 16, 2026.