Holladay council holds budget and rezone hearings; adopts signatory resolution, 6-0
June 6, 2024, 6:00 p.m. · City Council Chambers, 4580 South 2300 East, Holladay (briefing session 5:30 p.m.)
The council held public hearings on rezoning about 0.44 acre at 1932 East 5600 South from R-1-10 to R-2-10, on 2023-24 budget amendments, on 2024-25 budgets (kept open for police figures) and on compensation changes. It voted 6-0 on a resolution authorizing financial account signatories. 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
Public hearing: rezone 1932 East 5600 South from R-1-10 to R-2-10 (about 0.44 acre)
Discussed
Surrounding properties are zoned R-2 or R-M. The applicant described the property's history and a former grandfathered outbuilding use. Two neighbors opposed, citing mountain views, density, infrastructure capacity, parking and neighborhood character; the council noted the 32-foot height limit applies. Staff said the main difference between the zones is slightly higher lot coverage in R-2-10. No vote.
- Acres: about 0.44
- Current zone → proposed: R-1-10 → R-2-10
Item V · Public hearing
Public hearing: 2023-24 budget amendments
Discussed
No comments. Figures included $28,525 in skate park lighting donations, $72,185 in opioid settlement funds from the county health department and $30,000 in proposed fund balance use.
- Grant$28,525
- Grant$72,185 to Salt Lake County Health Department
Item VI · Public hearing
Public hearing: 2024-25 budgets
Continued
No comments; kept open so adjustments can be made once Unified Police Department figures are final.
Item VII-VIII · Public hearing
Public hearings: compensation schedule and executive municipal officers compensation
Discussed
No comments at either hearing.
Item IX · Budget
Resolution 2024-20: Authorize designated individuals as signatories on financial accounts
Approved · 6-0
Updates authorized signers.
Item X · Budget
City manager report: finances and City Hall earmark
No action
Through May, property tax and sales tax were each about $100,000 below budget and franchise taxes were expected to exceed budget by about $150,000. Representative John Curtis's office indicated a $2 million earmark for City Hall seismic work, about 20 to 25% of project cost.
- Grant$2.00 million
Item XIII.d · Budget
Work meeting: tentative 2024-25 budgets
Discussed
Unified Police Department total budget is $63.96 million, a $3.79 million increase. Holladay's precinct cost is $5,143,280 and its total cost $7,911,568, a 10.43% increase, with an 11.64% share of shared services. Staff proposed cutting the City Hall improvements line from $407,000 to $150,000, and the council directed staff to keep the 15% property tax increase. Requests: Arts Council $5,535 more, Historical Commission $9,500 and Tree Committee $35,500 in total. Holladay has secured about $46.5 million in grants over 13 years.
- Budget$7.91 million to Unified Police Department
Item XIII.b-c · City code
Work meeting: historic preservation and accessory dwelling unit ordinances
Discussed
The council wants Historical Commission members included in historic decisions where appropriate. Staff reviewed a draft accessory dwelling unit ordinance covering owner occupancy, parking tied to added bedrooms, lot coverage, a 25-foot height and setback exceptions. No votes.
What residents said
Accessory dwelling setbacksDensity and views near 5600 South
A speaker on behalf of a resident asked for flexibility on the 10-foot accessory dwelling unit setback for smaller lots. A library representative described summer reading.