Holladay council adopts most restrictive fireworks option and accepts $18,000 Knudsen Park sign donation, both 6-0
April 23, 2026, 6:00 p.m. · Temporary City Council Chambers, 3330 South 1300 East, Millcreek
On April 23 the council voted 6-0 to adopt Ordinance 2026-03, choosing the most restrictive of three fireworks options with a reevaluation at the June 11 meeting, and approved an $18,000 donation agreement for a Knudsen Park entrance sign. Work meetings covered the Spring Lane park, police and revenue.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| Ordinance 2026-03: restrictions on the use of fireworks in certain areas | Approved · 6-0 |
| Resolution 2026-11: donation agreement for a Knudsen Park entrance sign | Approved · 6-0 |
| City manager report: Salt Lake Chamber membership | Discussed |
| Spring Lane park update | Discussed |
| Unified Police budget | Discussed |
| Revenue overview | Discussed |
| Utah Renewable Communities program | Discussed |
Agenda, item by item
Item IV · Public safety
Ordinance 2026-03: restrictions on the use of fireworks in certain areas
Approved · 6-0
Option A, the most restrictive, resembles 2021 to 2023 restrictions. Council Member Gray found it sensible for now; Council Member Durham cited a dry year; Council Member Bradley said restrictions are easier to lift than add; Council Member Sundwall asked for incident data. Restrictions go to the county by May 1 and the map publishes before June 1.
Item V · Parks
Resolution 2026-11: donation agreement for a Knudsen Park entrance sign
Approved · 6-0
The Knudsen family would donate $18,000 for an arch-style entrance sign.
- Grant$18,000 to Knudsen family
Item VI · Other
City manager report: Salt Lake Chamber membership
Discussed
Staff proposed a $1,500 membership in the Salt Lake Chamber; members were supportive. No vote.
- Fee$1,500 to Salt Lake Chamber
Item VIII.a · Parks
Spring Lane park update
Discussed
Consultants reported dog park tours, an open house with over 50 attendees and a survey with 232 responses; top priorities were paths, pavilion, plaza and restrooms. The school district agreement requires five acres of open space.
Item VIII.b · Public safety
Unified Police budget
Discussed
The Holladay precinct has 15 patrol officers funded by Holladay. The membership fee rose 9.29% after the county left, a projected $114,000 increase instead of $665,000 had the county stayed; the board capped the request at 3.5% from 5.21%.
Item VIII.c · Budget
Revenue overview
Discussed
Property tax is projected at $8.5 million for fiscal 2027. The consensus was no property tax increase in the tentative budget and a stormwater increase; the mayor supported $1 per equivalent unit.
Item VIII.d · Other
Utah Renewable Communities program
Discussed
Adoption requires an ordinance; first-notice costs are estimated at $19,000 and the residential fee $4 a month with a $30 termination fee after six months. A hearing is set for the first May meeting and a vote May 21.
- Budget$19,000
What residents said
FireworksDog park buffers
None.