Holladay council approves 30-year Spring Lane Elementary lease and adopts outdoor lighting rules, all 6-0
August 7, 2025, 6:00 p.m. · City Council Chambers, 4580 South 2300 East, Holladay
On Aug. 7 the council voted 6-0 for a 30-year land lease of Spring Lane Elementary from Granite School District, an outdoor lighting ordinance, a county historical markers agreement, two legal services contracts and an amended memorandum for Royal Holladay Hills tax increment. A work meeting reviewed bond options of $6.6 million or $10.1 million for City Hall and Spring Lane. 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 · City code
Ordinance 2025-13: outdoor lighting standards (Title 13.84)
Approved · 6-0
Adopted as proposed after a concern raised by council to staff.
Item V · Contract
Resolution 2025-16: interlocal agreement with Salt Lake County for historical markers
Approved · 6-0
Covers construction and maintenance of historical markers. No debate.
- ContractAmount not given to Salt Lake County
Item VI · Parks
Resolution 2025-17: lease with Granite School District for Spring Lane Elementary
Approved · 6-0
A 30-year land lease; the district handles demolition. First-year payment is about $37,000 annualized with a 2% annual escalator, about $18,000 this fiscal year and about $1.5 million over the term. City maintenance begins January 2026 and the tenant has a first right to purchase; about five acres must remain open for emergencies. Mayor Dahle praised the long-term vision and about 12 acres of preserved open space; Council Member Fotheringham called it a positive outcome for green space. The school board approved it earlier that week.
- Land deal$1.50 million to Granite School District
Item VII · Contract
Resolution 2025-18: criminal legal services agreement with Hansen Law
Approved · 6-0
Adds a 3% annual escalator to the fixed contract, about $10,000 this year, shared proportionally with Millcreek and Cottonwood Heights.
- Contract$10,000 to Hansen Law
Item VIII · Contract
Resolution 2025-19: indigent defense agreement with Stowell Crayk
Approved · 6-0
The 2010 contract's primary rate rises from $150 to $200, already in the June budget. No questions.
- ContractAmount not given to Stowell Crayk
Item IX · Development
Resolution 2025-20: memorandum of understanding for Royal Holladay Hills tax increment (amended)
Approved · 6-0
The city is pre-funding the Murray Holladay Road and Channin Street traffic signal because tax increment is not flowing as expected, with reimbursement intended through tax increment. The motion corrected the location and added interest on amounts owed at the public treasurers' investment fund rate.
Item XII.a · Budget
Work meeting: City Hall and Spring Lane financing model
Discussed
Consultant Fred Philpot presented two options for the combined need of about $19.9 million: a $6.6 million bond in 2026 using fund balance to reduce borrowing, or a $10.1 million bond to preserve fund balance, assuming 20 years at 4% and 2% issuance cost. The mayor suggested a 25-year term. Capital fund balance is $17.6 million. Discussion continued Aug. 28.
- Bond$6.60 million
- Bond$10.1 million
Item XII.b · Budget
Work meeting: grant update
Discussed
Assistant City Manager Holly Smith said the city has secured $52.2 million in grants with an 80% success rate and 10% average local match. Highland Drive has $3.6 million for design and right-of-way plus $1.23 million more, and the Highland Drive bridge has a $7.1 million grant. A $200,000 UDOT sidewalk grant for 4500 South phase II needs a 25% city match.
- Grant$200,000 to UDOT
- Grant$7.10 million
What residents said
Construction qualityLight trespass
Library report. A resident asked for help with a neighboring property he said was not built to code.