Holladay council holds hearings on a Highland Drive townhome rezone and the 2026-27 budget; stormwater fee to rise to $7.50 in 2027
June 4, 2026, 6:00 p.m. · Temporary City Council Chambers, 3330 South 1300 East, Millcreek
On June 4 the council heard a request to rezone four parcels near Highland Drive and 6060 South from R-1-10 and R-2-10 to R-M for up to 20 townhomes, and held hearings on the fiscal 2026-27 budget, fee schedule and compensation schedule. No votes were recorded on those items. The stormwater unit fee would rise from $6.50 to $7.50 on Jan. 1, 2027.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
Agenda, item by item
Item III · Zoning
Public hearing: rezone four parcels on Highland Drive and 6060 South from R-1-10 and R-2-10 to R-M (Covington Park Townhomes)
No action
The developer proposed up to 20 townhomes priced at $800,000 to $900,000, moving access to 6060 South and vacating the Highland Drive access. Staff recommended approval of all four parcels; the Planning Commission forwarded a positive recommendation 5-2. Council Member Gray wanted resident traffic and lighting concerns addressed, Council Member Quinn asked about the two commissioners who voted no (staff believed they were conflicted on the east parcel), and Mayor Fotheringham appreciated the density transition. Hearing closed; no vote.
- Current zones: R-1-10 and R-2-10; proposed R-M
- Up to 20 units
- Planning Commission: 5-2 positive recommendation
Item IV · Budget
Public hearing: fiscal 2025-26 budget amendments
No action
Sales tax revenue rises $220,000 and the fund balance appropriation $1,184,502; other items cover City Hall relocation, temporary rent, construction utilities and a portable trailer with no amounts given. No comment; no vote.
- Budget$220,000
- Budget$1.18 million
Item V · Budget
Public hearing: fiscal 2026-27 budgets
No action
Changes: sales tax up $67,937, the police contract down $7,485 and software up $1,051. The tentative budget includes a City Hall refurbishment budget of $7,893,000 and replaces Fourth of July fireworks with a drone show for safety. Police precinct staffing is 30.58 with a 2.31% increase for Holladay; the fire authority increase is $67,426 (2.11%). No comment; no vote.
- Budget$7.89 million
Item VI · Public hearing
Public hearing: compensation schedule for fiscal 2026-27
No action
Includes a 2.7% cost-of-living adjustment and targeted market adjustments. No comment; no vote.
Item VII · Taxes and fees
Public hearing: consolidated fee schedule amendments
No action
Business license fees remain until Jan. 1, 2027. The stormwater unit fee rises from $6.50 to $7.50 on Jan. 1, 2027, with a correction to a class multiplier before the next vote. No further comment; no vote.
- Fee$8
Item XII.a · Development
Work meeting: Block E affordable housing schematic
Discussed
The agreement requires 100 affordable units and a June 30, 2026 schematic milestone. The developer proposed raising unit sizes from about 730 to 750 square feet to 830 to 850 and adding a two-bedroom concept. Mayor Fotheringham supported the change but stressed the timeline.
Item XII.d · Other
Work meeting: sidewalk management policy and employee manual
Discussed
Insurer guidance recommends a sidewalk management policy; staff plan an inventory and yearly repair rotation. Employee manual changes clarify leave categories and Juneteenth and convert excess sick leave to a retirement-account payment.
What residents said
Highland Drive townhome density84-unit apartment concern
Five speakers supported the townhome rezone, citing traffic calming, tree cleanup and beautification; two raised concerns about an 84-unit apartment building and one asked whether the city would fund related improvements. A candidate for county district attorney asked the city to share its needs. Library report.