Holladay council appoints emergency manager, adopts emergency plan and amended employee manual, 6-0
October 3, 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 appoint Allison Jester as emergency management coordinator, adopt a comprehensive emergency management plan, amend the employee manual with parental leave raised from 160 to 240 hours, and approve an amended community renewable energy program agreement that adds Midvale. A hearing on short-term rentals in the PO zone drew no comments. 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
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| Public hearing: short-term rentals in the PO zone | Discussed |
| Resolution 2024-29: Appoint Allison Jester as emergency management coordinator | Approved · 6-0 |
| Resolution 2024-30: Adopt the comprehensive emergency management plan | Approved · 6-0 |
| Resolution 2024-31: Amend the employee manual | Approved with conditions · 6-0 |
| Resolution 2024-32: Amended interlocal agreement for the community renewable energy program | Approved · 6-0 |
| Closed session | No action · 6-0 |
Agenda, item by item
Item V · Public hearing
Public hearing: short-term rentals in the PO zone
Discussed
No comments. The council discussed the proposal in the work meeting without action; a resident had asked in public comment for a PO zone text amendment allowing business uses such as massage therapy rather than individual rezones.
Item VI · Appointment
Resolution 2024-29: Appoint Allison Jester as emergency management coordinator
Approved · 6-0
Appoints the coordinator.
Item VII · Public safety
Resolution 2024-30: Adopt the comprehensive emergency management plan
Approved · 6-0
Adopts the plan.
Item VIII · Other
Resolution 2024-31: Amend the employee manual
Approved with conditions · 6-0
Approved with changes: parental leave changed from 160 to 240 hours, plus two wording edits. A police incentive award adds $100 to the recipient's paycheck.
Item IX · Contract
Resolution 2024-32: Amended interlocal agreement for the community renewable energy program
Approved · 6-0
Adds Midvale as a participating community, updates Kearns and Emigration Canyon from townships to cities, and changes "renewable" to "clean" energy.
Other
Closed session
No action · 6-0
The council voted 6-0 to enter closed session from 8:23 to 8:40 p.m. No action was reported.
What residents said
Short-term rentalsBusiness uses in the PO zone
A resident asked for a PO zone text amendment allowing business uses. A library representative promoted a costume swap and star party.