Holladay council tables temporary retaining wall rule; budget hearings open
June 4, 2020, 6:09 p.m. · Held electronically (virtual meeting)
The council tabled, 6-0, a temporary zoning regulation on retaining walls that would route some walls to the Technical Review Committee. Public hearings on amendments to the 2019-20 budget and tentative 2020-21 budgets were opened, with the second kept open to June 18. In a work meeting the city manager reviewed the city's major contracts, including police and fire. The minutes show the mayor voting.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
Agenda, item by item
Item IV-V · Public hearing
Public hearings: FY2019-20 budget amendments and tentative FY2020-21 budgets
Continued
No one commented on the budget amendments, and that hearing closed at 6:34 p.m. The hearing on the tentative 2020-21 budgets (General, Capital, Debt Service, Arts, Grant and RDA funds) drew no comment and was kept open until June 18.
City code
Ordinance 2020-09: Temporary zoning regulation on retaining walls (13.76.700)
Tabled · 6-0
The community development director proposed temporary changes so certain retaining walls would be reviewed by the Technical Review Committee rather than the Planning Commission. A moratorium was discussed but judged unnecessary; one completed application was pending. A Planning Commission hearing was set for June 16, a possible council hearing July 9 and a vote July 16.
Item VII · Roads and utilities
City manager report
Discussed
Completion of the 3900 South project is now expected around December 2020 because of utility work and Dominion Energy line replacement, with bidding imminent. Plaza bollards are delayed 14 weeks and bike racks have no set timeline.
Item IX-b · Contract
Work meeting: overview of major contracts
Discussed
The city manager said the Unified Fire Authority contract costs about $2.6 million, roughly 17% of the budget, and police costs total $5.3 million (about one-third), made up of $3.8 million for precinct services and $1.5 million for shared services. Shared police costs are split 20% to the unincorporated county and 80% to member cities, weighted 70% on calls for service, 20% population and 10% taxable value. Salt Lake County public works costs $2.3 million for snow removal, pavement and signals. Members discussed stability concerns after two cities left the police district.
- Contract$2.60 million to Unified Fire Authority
- Contract$5.30 million to Unified Police Department
- Contract$2.30 million to Salt Lake County
Item IX-c · Budget
Work meeting: tentative budgets
Discussed
The mayor asked about using fund balance for roads. Petersen and Gibbons wanted cost-of-living raises included, and Petersen raised plaza improvements. The city manager added $500 for the Interfaith Council, $2,500 for the Chamber and raise changes, for about $34,000 more from fund balance, which CARES Act money and certified tax rate revenue could reduce. Fourth of July options with $20,000 to $25,000 available were also discussed.
- Budget$34,000
What residents said
Police accountability and training3900 South construction delaysRetaining wall review process
One resident raised law enforcement accountability after an incident on 3900 South on June 2, asking about bias-free policing and mental health response training and complaint processes. The mayor forwarded her emails to the police chief and encouraged her to attend the police board meeting.