Holladay council rejects roadway classification ordinance and adopts stormwater rules; budget amendments heard
March 6, 2025, 6:00 p.m. · City Council Chambers, 4580 South 2300 East, Holladay
On March 6 the council failed Ordinance 2025-01 on roadway classifications with all six votes against, including the mover, and adopted Ordinance 2025-02 on stormwater regulations. It also held hearings on a moderate-income housing plan, microschools and a second budget amendment of $550,000 in capital interest and $350,000 for a Murray Holladay Road signal. The minutes record the mayor voting with the council.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
Agenda, item by item
Item IV · Public hearing
Public hearing: Moderate Income Housing Plan
No action
Minor numbering amendments to each strategy to simplify annual state reporting. The Planning Commission recommended approval Feb. 18. No public comments.
Item V · Public hearing
Public hearing: microschools (Titles 5 and 13)
No action
Amendments align city code with state Senate Bill 13, allowing microschools in all zones. The Planning Commission recommended approval Feb. 4. Council Member Brewer asked if any microschools existed; staff said no applications had been received. No public comments.
Item VI · Budget
Public hearing: fiscal 2024-25 budget amendments (second amendment)
No action
The amendment adds $44,311 from fund balance for two part-time positions (about $115,000 a year going forward), $3,000 in arts grants and a $10,000 arts fund balance appropriation ($5,000 for Holladay Theater Company and $5,000 for a seasonal arts coordinator), a $22,500 Salt Lake County TRCC grant for a City Hall auditorium design study with a $2,500 city match, a $550,000 interest increase in capital projects, $350,000 for Murray Holladay Road signal reconstruction tied to the Royal Holladay Hills development agreement, and a $330,299 stormwater fund balance increase. No public comments.
- Budget$44,311
- Grant$22,500 to Salt Lake County
- Budget$550,000
- Budget$350,000
- Budget$330,299
Item VII · Public hearing
Public hearing: recodification of Titles 10 and 11
No action
Criminal and traffic code recodification. Council Member Brewer suggested later considering low-profile motorized vehicles in bike lanes. No public comments.
Item VIII · City code
Ordinance 2025-01: roadway classifications (Title 13.02.030)
Denied · 0-6
The ordinance failed with every member voting no. The minutes record Brewer, the mover, voting no on his own motion without explanation.
Item IX · City code
Ordinance 2025-02: stormwater regulations (Titles 17.08.020 and 17.32.025)
Approved · 6-0
Staff said the change promotes consistent enforcement across municipalities.
Item XIII · Other
Work meeting: MS4 permit and Holladay Theater Company
Discussed
Staff said Holladay will receive its own state MS4 stormwater permit rather than co-permitting with the county. Susan DeMill presented a pilot production by Holladay Theater Company; current-year cost is about $7,500 to $8,000, and an initial production is $20,000 to $30,000 less than ongoing ones. Olympus High School rental was first quoted at $30,000 and later $10,000. Members were comfortable moving forward; no motion.
What residents said
Roadway classificationTransportation utility feeArts funding
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