Holladay council hears skate park lighting, canal trail study and sustainability priorities in work meeting
August 18, 2022, 5:30 p.m. · City Council Chambers, 4580 South 2300 East, Holladay
In a work meeting the council heard from the new Unified Fire Authority chief, discussed skate park lighting, bike lane parking, sustainability priorities and a canal trail study. Direction on the canal study was to pursue legal analysis of one segment and not pursue the East Jordan Canal. The only recorded votes were to enter and exit closed session and adjourn. The minutes record the mayor voting with the council members, so tallies include him.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| Skate park lighting | Discussed |
| Bike lane parking restrictions | Discussed |
| Sustainability action plan priorities | Discussed |
| Canal trail study | Discussed |
| Closed session | No action · 6-0 |
Agenda, item by item
Item II · Presentation
Introduction of Unified Fire Authority Chief Dominic Burchett
Discussed
The chief outlined three focus areas: personnel health, relevance to communities and continuous improvement.
Item III · Parks
Skate park lighting
Discussed
Advocates cited a 2021 survey in which 89.2% preferred lights. Spohn Ranch estimated $60,000 to $80,000; an advocate estimated about half that. The mayor said the main question was whether the council supported installing lights.
- PurchaseAmount not given to Spohn Ranch
Item IV · City code
Bike lane parking restrictions
Discussed
Residents reported vehicles parked in 3900 South bike lanes, which state law and city ordinance do not prohibit. The mayor suggested flyers first and signs only in problem areas rather than an ordinance change.
Item V · Other
Sustainability action plan priorities
Discussed
A sustainability analyst listed ten priorities from the interlocal plan, including renewable energy, tree canopy, EV charging and waterwise rebates. The council allocated $50,000 for xeriscaping monument corners due by September 30, 2022.
- Budget$50,000
Item VI · Roads and utilities
Canal trail study
Discussed
The $75,000 study used a $69,922 Wasatch Front Regional Council grant and a $5,078 local match and reviewed 218 parcels. A general survey had 264 participants; a neighborhood survey of 63 participants mostly opposed trails. Construction was estimated at $2 million to $3 million for about three miles. Council Member Gibbons opposed the project, particularly east of Highland Drive, citing about 100 constituent contacts and legal risk; Council Member Fotheringham supported examining the Jordan and Salt Lake Canal; Council Member Brewer opposed moving forward; Council Member Durham favored phased implementation. Per the mayor, direction was legal analysis of the Van Winkle to 5600 South segment and not pursuing the East Jordan Canal.
- Contract$75,000 to MGB+A and ECI
Item IX · Other
Closed session
No action · 6-0
The council voted 6-0 to enter closed session at 8:13 p.m. and to exit at 8:20 p.m.
What residents said
Canal trails and property rightsParking in bike lanes