Holladay council passes fireworks restrictions 4-1 and adopts tentative budget; 25 residents back school district study
May 1, 2025, 6:00 p.m. · City Council Chambers, 4580 South 2300 East, Holladay
On May 1, with Council Member Drew Quinn excused, the council passed Ordinance 2025-06 restricting personal fireworks 4-1, with Council Member Paul Fotheringham opposed, and adopted the tentative fiscal 2025-26 budget 5-0, setting a June 4 hearing. About two dozen residents again urged support for a school district feasibility study. The minutes record the mayor voting with the council.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| Public hearing: Title 2 code update | No action |
| Ordinance 2025-06: restricting personal fireworks | Approved · 4-1 |
| Resolution 2025-09: tentative 2025-26 budgets | Approved · 5-0 |
Agenda, item by item
Item IV.a · Presentation
Presentation: Utah Recycling Alliance
Discussed
A March 29 hard-to-recycle collection drew 163 vehicles, 53% from Holladay, and collected 7,683 pounds in three hours. The organizer said costs may rise with volume and donations may be needed. No action.
Item IV.b · Presentation
Presentation: Central Wasatch Commission
Discussed
Executive Director Lindsey Nielsen said Holladay has been invited to join, with a fee of roughly $25,000 between tiers. If the council supports joining, Council Member Gray would become a board member June 23 and the interlocal agreement would need amending. Gray supported joining; no vote.
- Fee$25,000 to Central Wasatch Commission
Item V · Public hearing
Public hearing: Title 2 code update
No action
Opened and closed with no comment.
Item VI · City code
Ordinance 2025-06: restricting personal fireworks
Approved · 4-1
The ordinance repeats last year's approach. Council Member Fotheringham said it did not merit a unanimous vote; he voted no to allow future consideration, noting a longer-term drought cycle.
Item VIII · Budget
Resolution 2025-09: tentative 2025-26 budgets
Approved · 5-0
Acknowledges the tentative budgets and sets a June 4 hearing. The city manager said sales tax is about one-third of General Fund revenue and projected flat, no property tax increase is proposed, and the largest increase is for Unified Police.
What residents said
Granite School DistrictFireworksCentral Wasatch Commission fee
About two dozen residents from Holladay and Millcreek supported a feasibility study on a smaller school district, citing class sizes, school closures and local control. A library report covered storytime and a recycling event.