Holladay council work session reviews renewable energy costs, tax process and Crossroads zone height
January 14, 2021, 6:00 p.m. · Held electronically (virtual meeting)
A work session covered the community renewable energy program (Holladay's share about $28,923), a timeline for the Holladay@20 property tax discussion, about $1.8 million of CARES Act spending and proposed height and setback limits for the Holladay Crossroads zone. Council Member Sabrina Petersen presided as mayor pro tem; the minutes list the mayor among those present. Only adjournment was voted.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
In brief
4 items came up for a decision or discussion: 4 discussed.
The agenda records 2 dollar amounts, the largest $1.80 million.
1 item here is tracked in the city's development tracker.
This write-up links 2 source documents.
6 members were present.
Residents raised crossroads zone height and neighbor buffers and property tax messaging.
The previous City Council work session meeting was on January 7, 2021: Holladay council extends COVID emergency declaration and hears police mental health unit update
The next one was on January 21, 2021: Holladay council hears Highland Drive rezone request; work meeting selects skate park design-builder
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| Sustainability update: community renewable energy program (HB 411) | Discussed |
| Holladay@20 process update | Discussed |
| Budget update: CARES Act and business survey | Discussed |
| Proposed Holladay Crossroads zone | Discussed |
Agenda, item by item
Item II · Contract
Sustainability update: community renewable energy program (HB 411)
Discussed
Holladay and 20 other communities adopted the 2019 resolution and all must sign the governance agreement by July 31, 2021. Costs are about $700,000 in total non-noticing costs, with Holladay's share about $18,775, plus about $10,148 for noticing, about $28,923 in all, which could be split over two fiscal years. A draft sustainability action plan and an emissions baseline study funded through the state clean air partnership were also described.
- Payment$28,923.31
Item III · Taxes and fees
Holladay@20 process update
Discussed
Staff laid out a timeline: town halls in February, a revised proposal in May, budget hearings in June and a truth-in-taxation hearing in August. Virtual town halls were proposed for February 11. Council Member Petersen asked whether the tentative budget would include the tax increase, concerned it could signal a decision had been made.
Item IV · Budget
Budget update: CARES Act and business survey
Discussed
About $1.8 million of CARES Act funding was spent on emergency medical care, public health and safety, compliance and economic recovery support, including rental assistance for residents at 60% to 80% of area median income. A business survey with 95 responses showed reduced hours and staffing. Council Member Fotheringham supported direct resident assistance but questioned a proposed website grant program.
- Grant$1.80 million
Item V · Zoning
Proposed Holladay Crossroads zone
Discussed
Council members expressed support for a 58-foot maximum height to the north and 45 feet to the south, measured to the roofline. Suggested standards included a 30-foot setback from residential lines, lighting directed away from homes, an 8-foot masonry wall instead of chain-link, trash receptacles 50 feet from residential lines and alcohol sales 200 feet from homes. Council Member Petersen raised concerns about a visible 14-foot elevator shaft. Council Member Gibbons suggested revisiting in February.
What residents said
Crossroads zone height and neighbor buffersProperty tax messaging