Holladay council amends internal policies and employee manual to allow retention and hiring bonuses
February 10, 2022, 6:00 p.m. · City Council Chambers, 4580 South 2300 East, Holladay
The council voted 6-0 to clarify a $75-per-quarter mileage allowance in its internal policies and to amend the employee manual to authorize acting pay, retention bonuses and hiring bonuses. It heard the police quarterly report and public comment against a proposed Parleys Canyon gravel pit, and in a work meeting discussed municipal bonding, ARPA funds and the playground surface.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| Resolution 2022-05: Amending council internal policies | Approved · 6-0 |
| Resolution 2022-06: Amending the employee manual | Approved · 6-0 |
| Police quarterly report | Discussed |
| Work meeting: municipal bonding overview | Discussed |
| Work meeting: ARPA funding and playground surface | Discussed |
| Work meeting: arts, communications and legislative update | Discussed |
Agenda, item by item
Item V · Other
Resolution 2022-05: Amending council internal policies
Approved · 6-0
Section 4.2 was clarified as a $75-per-quarter mileage allowance rather than reimbursement.
- Payment$75
Item VI · Other
Resolution 2022-06: Amending the employee manual
Approved · 6-0
Authorizes acting pay, retention bonuses and hiring bonuses. Staff reported strong candidates for an entry-level planner technician position.
Item IV · Public safety
Police quarterly report
Discussed
The chief reported a burglary ring bust affecting eight units at a condominium complex, Q4 2021 response times of 2-3 minutes for priority 1 calls, and more than $40,000 raised for Shopping with the Shield.
Item X-a · Budget
Work meeting: municipal bonding overview
Discussed
A financial adviser explained municipal debt types and process, with sales tax the likely pledge. A parameters resolution could be adopted March 3.
Item X-b · Budget
Work meeting: ARPA funding and playground surface
Discussed
About $300,000 of ARPA funds could go to the playground accessibility surface, leaving about $1.1 million; the allocation deadline is December 2024. Estimates for the surface ranged from $115,000 to $275,000, with $115,000 budgeted and a full estimate of about $285,000. The consensus was to move forward; Council Member Brewer noted constituent opposition over cost.
- Grant$300,000
- Budget$285,000
Item X-f · Other
Work meeting: arts, communications and legislative update
Discussed
The Arts Council plans eight concerts, a revived Blue Moon Festival and a creative aging workshop. Staff reviewed a draft communications guide and tagline, and a legislative update covered affordable housing reporting, accessory dwelling unit licensing, downzoning and short-term rental bills.
What residents said
Proposed Parleys Canyon gravel pitDevelopment at 4500 South and Holladay BoulevardHolladay Hills powerlines and tree canopy
Two residents opposed a proposed gravel pit in Parleys Canyon, citing its size and impact on the Wasatch. A written letter, read into the record, raised concerns about development at 4500 South and Holladay Boulevard; Council Member Fotheringham clarified there is no rezone and the property is zoned for multi-family and professional office. The library manager described upcoming programs.