Holladay council work session sets direction on plaza art, speed limits and city revenue options
March 5, 2020, 5:30 p.m. · City Council Chambers, 4580 South 2300 East, Holladay
In a work session the council discussed plaza art and furniture, skateboarding signage, sustainability, revenue options from the Holladay@20 group, an unspent $300,000 for a City Hall terrace and lowering speed limits on Holladay Boulevard. Council Member Sabrina Petersen was excused. The only recorded vote was to adjourn.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| Plaza discussion: public art, furniture, skateboarding, maintenance | Discussed |
| Sustainability update | Discussed |
| Holladay@20 update and revenue options | Discussed |
| City Hall terrace funds | Discussed |
| Holladay Boulevard speed | Discussed |
Agenda, item by item
Item III · Parks
Plaza discussion: public art, furniture, skateboarding, maintenance
Discussed
The arts director reported public art would cost $150,000 to $200,000, with $175,000 for artists and $25,000 in contingency, and a selection timeline running to fall 2021. The council wanted large-scale, durable art reflecting the area's trees and creeks, with no water feature. Members discussed theme-based furniture, bollards that double as bike parking, signage on skateboarding, and about $35,000 in landscaping budget that might fund design concepts for sculpture gardens or skate plazas. Council Member Petersen, by email, opposed removing the plaza stage. No formal vote.
- Budget$175,000
- Budget$25,000
- Budget$35,000
Item IV · Other
Sustainability update
Discussed
A sustainability analyst reported on a document being prepared with other communities (draft due to the council in June), electric vehicle chargers in the Village, and a plastic bag ban effort, which the mayor said needs a county-wide approach.
Item V · Taxes and fees
Holladay@20 update and revenue options
Discussed
Revenue problems were identified as stormwater compliance, road quantity and quality, and general city revenue. Options under research included a comprehensive funding plan, tax increases and stormwater fees. The matter is to return April 9.
Item VI · Budget
City Hall terrace funds
Discussed
The mayor noted a $300,000 budget for a City Hall terrace remains unspent. The council recommended not spending it this budget year because roads are underfunded; staff noted ADA accessibility issues at City Hall.
- Budget$300,000
Item VII · Public safety
Holladay Boulevard speed
Discussed
Olympus High School officials asked for more lighting and programmable 20 mph school zone flashers. The mayor reported a complaint about speeding on a 35 mph segment between City Hall and 3900 South, and the current limit is 40 mph. The minutes say the council was unanimously in favor of reducing the limit, with the recommendation going to the city manager; no formal vote was taken.
What residents said
Speed on Holladay BoulevardRoad and stormwater fundingSkateboarding on the plaza