Holladay council approves Millcreek memorandum on Wasatch Boulevard; discusses City Hall, historic preservation and school site
August 17, 2023, 6:00 p.m. · City Council Chambers, 4580 South 2300 East, Holladay
The council voted 5-0 to approve a memorandum of understanding with Millcreek on Wasatch Boulevard improvements. Council Member Matt Durham left at 6:15 p.m. before the vote. Approval of earlier minutes was tabled. In the work meeting the council favored a City Hall redesign option with a vestibule and secondary exit and supported conceptual work on Spring Lane Elementary. 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
Agenda, item by item
Item IV · Public hearing
Public hearing: landscaping requirements, Titles 13.04 and 13.77
Discussed
Two residents supported the amendments, citing a water district rebate that could otherwise be lost. Staff estimated about 35 qualifying homes a year.
Item V · Roads and utilities
Resolution 2023-24: Memorandum of understanding with Millcreek for Wasatch Boulevard improvements
Approved · 5-0
Approved after Council Member Durham left the meeting.
Item a · Roads and utilities
Work meeting: City Hall redesign
Discussed
Council members favored Option B (vestibule and secondary exit) by consensus. About $1 million in bond proceeds is available for City Hall work, plus some fund balance.
- Budget$1.00 million
Item c-d · Other
Work meeting: historic preservation and historic experience exhibit
Discussed
Council members generally favored owner-initiated designation and clarifying existing language over a robust ordinance. The exhibit grant application includes a $96,000 general fund commitment and about $150,000 in donation targets. Council Member Gibbons volunteered for the selection committee.
- Budget$96,000
Item e · Roads and utilities
Work meeting: 2000 East cost sharing and Highland Drive bridge
Discussed
The Utah Department of Transportation recommended $7.1 million for the Highland Drive bridge repair, versus half that in the 2021 request. A capital plan line of $250,000 covers rock ditch repairs on 2000 East; no decision on sharing with Millcreek.
- Grant$7.10 million to Utah Department of Transportation
Item f-g · Parks
Work meeting: Spring Lane Elementary and Arts Council
Discussed
The council supported conceptual work costing $50,000 to $75,000 and a letter of intent for Spring Lane Elementary, with Council Member Gibbons suggesting a 40-year lease rather than 20 to 25 years. Council Members Gibbons and Fotheringham and the mayor supported a combined arts and culture position, and staff was directed to advertise a full-time role.
- Contract$75,000
What residents said
Water efficiency standardsGreen spaceCommunity garden space
Residents asked about preserving terraces and resident input on a city-owned property on Holladay Boulevard, and supported green space near an apartment complex.