Holladay council hears historic designation request for Murray Holladay Road home and previews business license fee changes
February 5, 2026, 6:00 p.m. · City Council Chambers, 4580 South 2300 East, Holladay
On Feb. 5 the council held a public hearing on adding a Murray Holladay Road home to the historic designation list, with staff recommending approval, and reviewed a draft generative AI policy and a business license fee study in work meetings. The minutes record no votes on substantive items.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| Public hearing: historic designation of a Murray Holladay Road home | No action |
| Work meeting: generative AI policy | Discussed |
| Work meeting: business license fee study | Discussed |
| City manager report: earmark | Discussed |
Agenda, item by item
Item V · Public hearing
Public hearing: historic designation of a Murray Holladay Road home
No action
Staff found the application met criteria and recommended approval. The applicant described the house's history and suggested a future historic district. The Historical Commission's executive committee recommended designation. Hearing closed.
Item WM · Other
Work meeting: generative AI policy
Discussed
Council Member Gray called the draft a good starting point and asked about disclosure; Council Member Bradley asked to clarify AI would not create artwork; Mayor Fotheringham wanted it to apply to the mayor as spokesperson; the city attorney said it need not extend beyond employees.
Item WM · Taxes and fees
Work meeting: business license fee study
Discussed
Consultant Fred Philpot said the last study was in 2012 with fees updated in 2014; the proposal raises base fees and lowers renewals. Options included a 25% adjustment for budget neutrality and a 20% to 50% ramp-up. Mayor Fotheringham asked for a comparison with current fees.
Item CM · Roads and utilities
City manager report: earmark
Discussed
Earmark funding is uncertain because City Hall construction may affect eligibility; park development may be phased. A decision on a Washington trip or the League of Cities mid-year conference was deferred.
What residents said
Historic preservationBusiness license fees
A library report; a letter from children in District 1 asking for more bike trails, parks and a dog space; the applicant and the Historical Commission chair supported historic designation of the Casper Cottage.