Holladay council reviews stormwater rules, short-term rentals and bond savings in a virtual meeting
April 2, 2020, 5:45 p.m. · Held electronically
The council met electronically and discussed a proposed stormwater ordinance, short-term rentals and plaza furniture, and heard emergency management and arts updates. The city manager said the 2011 bond refunding is projected to save $242,000, up from an earlier estimate. The only roll call was to enter and leave closed session, and the minutes show the mayor voting.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
In brief
6 items came up for a decision or discussion: 5 discussed and 1 approved.
The agenda records 1 dollar amount, the largest $242,000.
This write-up links 2 source documents.
6 members were present.
Residents raised short-term rentals in neighborhoods, stormwater and pool discharge, and covid-19.
The previous City Council meeting was on March 31, 2020: Holladay council annual planning session agenda: goals and 2020-21 budget assumptions
The next one was on April 16, 2020: Holladay council adopts stormwater and fireworks ordinances and extends COVID-19 emergency proclamation
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| Proposed stormwater ordinance | Discussed |
| Short-term rentals | Discussed |
| Plaza furniture | Discussed |
| City manager report: bond refunding savings | Discussed |
| Emergency management and arts updates | Discussed |
| Closed session motion | Approved · 6-0 |
Agenda, item by item
Item 4 · City code
Proposed stormwater ordinance
Discussed
The city engineer described changes for state stormwater permit requirements, maintenance agreements, inspections and enforcement, and will report on pool discharge and chlorine. A public hearing is planned for April 16, with a vote possible the same night.
Item 5 · City code
Short-term rentals
Discussed
Staff noted short-term rentals are not allowed in single-family homes. The council generally agreed they should not be allowed in neighborhoods, and options included stricter fines, licensing and limiting locations. No formal motion.
Item 6 · Parks
Plaza furniture
Discussed
The council favored repairs and maintenance, with bike racks a priority; five were ordered. Further furniture purchases were put on hold because of possible budget shortfalls.
Item 7 · Budget
City manager report: bond refunding savings
Discussed
The 2011 bond refunding is projected to save $242,000, up from an earlier estimate of $170,000.
- Bond$242,000
Item 2 · Public safety
Emergency management and arts updates
Discussed
Minimal earthquake damage was reported, with damage reports due by April 20. The Children's Theater and Fine Arts show were rescheduled, music fest was canceled and the first concert is tentatively July 11.
Item 10 · Other
Closed session motion
Approved · 6-0
The council voted to enter closed session for potential litigation and property acquisition or disposition and exited unanimously at 8:40 p.m.
What residents said
Short-term rentals in neighborhoodsStormwater and pool dischargeCOVID-19