Holladay@20 advisory group urges the strongest infrastructure funding option; council weighs timing
May 14, 2020, 5:30 p.m. · Held electronically (virtual meeting)
In a virtual work session the Holladay@20 Citizen Advisory Group recommended the option with the largest impact, with all scenarios including a $6.50 monthly stormwater fee. Council members discussed timing against COVID-19 budget pressures, a 2020-21 tentative budget with a possible cost-of-living raise, and restaurant requests for outdoor dining on the plaza. No votes other than adjournment were taken.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| Holladay@20 presentation and recommendation | Discussed |
| 2020-21 tentative budgets discussion | Discussed |
| Plaza outdoor dining | Discussed |
Agenda, item by item
Item II · Taxes and fees
Holladay@20 presentation and recommendation
Discussed
About 36% of roads are rated poor or very poor, and bridge, road and sidewalk needs total about $4.5 million; stormwater drains and canals also need repair. The group studied three scenarios, all with a $6.50 monthly stormwater fee with annual increases; the property tax bill on a $500,000 home would rise 2% to 9% depending on the option, below an initial estimate of about 20%. The group unanimously recommended the option with the greatest impact. Council Member Matt Durham asked about a third survey, Council Member Drew Quinn asked for help with messaging, Council Members Sabrina Petersen and Paul Fotheringham preferred public education over a third survey, and Council Member Dan Gibbons questioned a flat fee versus one based on lot size. The mayor suggested approving the current budget while listing an infrastructure revenue increase as a future item.
- Budget$4.50 million
- FeeAmount not given
Item III · Budget
2020-21 tentative budgets discussion
Discussed
Durham and Quinn favored the option with the greatest impact; Fotheringham and Petersen supported moving forward, noting a proposed sales tax reduction tied to COVID-19; Gibbons was ambivalent because of the timeline. The city manager estimated a 2% cost-of-living raise would cost $40,000 to $50,000 and said the council had until June 8 to decide on the property tax. The mayor suggested a decision by May 28.
Item IV · Parks
Plaza outdoor dining
Discussed
Local restaurants asked to extend outdoor dining into the plaza and possibly adjacent parking spaces. Quinn asked about liability, Durham about crowding, and Petersen recommended time limits; staff would draft agreements if the council approves.
What residents said
Road condition and fundingStormwater costsProperty tax impactPlaza outdoor dining liability and crowding
One resident thanked staff and said the advisory group weighed the cost before concluding the city must move forward.