Holladay council approves finance director, county park and public health agreements, 6-0
April 11, 2024, 6:00 p.m. · City Council Chambers, 4580 South 2300 East, Holladay (briefing session 5:30 p.m.)
The council voted 6-0 to approve Christian Larsen as finance director, an interlocal agreement with Salt Lake County for $125,000 in TRCC park funding with a $30,000 city match, and a county health department agreement funded by a $72,185 opioid settlement grant. Hearings on accessory dwelling units and a RM-to-PO rezone at 6375 South Highland Drive closed without votes. The minutes record the mayor voting with the council members, so tallies include him.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
Agenda, item by item
Item IV · Public hearing
Continued public hearing: accessory dwelling unit amendments (Chapter 13.14.031)
Discussed
The hearing was continued because council members needed more study time, then closed. A resident asked that existing accessory units be allowed to be used as designed. Staff will update the language for a work meeting.
Item V · Public hearing
Public hearing: rezone 6375 South Highland Drive from RM to PO
Discussed
Staff and the Planning Commission recommended approval. Staff said Professional Office is less intense than a commercial zone and allows no retail, and the Highland Drive master plan identifies the area as commercial. Three residents supported the PO rezone and opposed commercial zoning; the mayor said no C-2 application is pending.
- Current zone → proposed: RM → PO
Item VI · Appointment
Resolution 2024-11: Approve Christian Larsen as city finance director
Approved · 6-0
Approves the appointment; the recorder administered the oath afterward.
Item VII · Parks
Resolution 2024-12: Interlocal agreement with Salt Lake County for TRCC park improvements
Approved · 6-0
$125,000 in county funding with a $30,000 city match, mostly from a prior skate park lighting fundraiser. It funds sports lighting and replacing fiberglass trellis columns in City Hall Park with stone.
- Grant$125,000 to Salt Lake County
Item VIII · Contract
Resolution 2024-13: Interlocal agreement with Salt Lake County Health Department for public health
Approved · 6-0
Funded by an opioid settlement grant of $72,185 with a local match of $7,219, about $80,000 a year, for a part-time public health coordinator through Happy Healthy Holladay. One-year term with up to two renewals at $72,185 each.
- Grant$72,185 to Salt Lake County Health Department
Item XI.c · Budget
Work meeting: budget discussion
Discussed
General fund revenue is up about $600,000. Placeholders include a 6.7% fire authority increase and just under $800,000 more for police. A 4% cost-of-living adjustment was confirmed, property tax increase options of 10% and 15% were discussed, and the Fourth of July breakfast fee may rise from $5 to $10 for adults.
Item XI.a · Presentation
Work meeting: 2024 legislative update
Discussed
Lobbyists reviewed bills including one appropriating about $1.23 million for Highland Drive.
What residents said
Fireworks restrictionsCommercial zoning on Highland Drive
Residents asked that fireworks rules return to earlier norms or be more nuanced and supported a modest number of fireworks.