Holladay council adopts stormwater and fireworks ordinances and extends COVID-19 emergency proclamation
April 16, 2020, 6:05 p.m. · Held electronically
In a virtual meeting the council unanimously adopted the Title 17 stormwater ordinance (raising fines from $50 to $500 a day), expanded fireworks restrictions around Spring Creek, approved stormwater program revisions and extended the COVID-19 emergency proclamation through the end of the fiscal year. A short-term rental enforcement hearing stayed open until May 7. The mayor voted on every roll call.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| Public hearing: short-term rental enforcement (Title 13.94) | Continued |
| Ordinance 2020-05: Title 17 storm drainage | Approved · 6-0 |
| Ordinance 2020-06: Fireworks restrictions | Approved · 6-0 |
| Resolution 2020-16: Storm Water Management Program revisions | Approved · 6-0 |
| Resolution 2020-17: Extending emergency proclamation | Approved · 6-0 |
| City manager report | Discussed |
| Closed session motion | Approved · 6-0 |
Agenda, item by item
Item IV · Public hearing
Public hearing: short-term rental enforcement (Title 13.94)
Continued
Residents' written comments were read, mostly in support. The hearing remains open until May 7 and no motion was made; stronger penalty language is to be drafted for a May 7 vote.
Item V-VI · City code
Ordinance 2020-05: Title 17 storm drainage
Approved · 6-0
After a hearing with no comments, the council adopted revisions covering the stormwater management plan and pool water drainage, with fines increased from $50 to $500 per day.
Item VII · Public safety
Ordinance 2020-06: Fireworks restrictions
Approved · 6-0
The protected area around Spring Creek was expanded, shown on a map, after discussion with the fire authority and residents. Changes were due to the county by May 1.
Item VIII · Roads and utilities
Resolution 2020-16: Storm Water Management Program revisions
Approved · 6-0
The council approved revisions to the stormwater management program.
Item IX · Public safety
Resolution 2020-17: Extending emergency proclamation
Approved · 6-0
The proclamation was extended past its 30-day limit through the end of the fiscal year to keep federal funding available and extend business license terms.
Item XI · Budget
City manager report
Discussed
The bond closing produced $242,000 in savings. The city expects $50,000 to $100,000 from the Municipal Services District, will postpone about $170,000 in slurry work and leave vacancies unfilled. The county agreed to cover nearly $200,000 of Mayor and Council budget expenses. Sales tax is about 5% ahead of budget.
- Bond$242,000
- Budget$170,000
Item XIV · Other
Closed session motion
Approved · 6-0
The council voted to close the meeting for potential litigation and property acquisition or disposition, from 8:34 to 9:00 p.m.
What residents said
Short-term rental enforcementStormwater and pool drainageFireworks near Spring CreekPublic participation during virtual meetings
Written comments from five residents supported the short-term rental enforcement ordinance; one resident submitted concerns about a short-term rental in an owner-occupied single-family home. No electronic comments on the stormwater ordinance.