Holladay council adopts private-improvement bond change and cancels uncontested district elections
September 21, 2023, 6:00 p.m. · City Council Chambers, 4580 South 2300 East, Holladay
The council voted 5-0 to remove bonding requirements for private improvements that are not essential for public safety, to appoint four Arts Council members and to cancel the 2023 elections in Districts 2 and 5, where each had one candidate. A public hearing on rezoning 4930 South Westmoor Road drew concerns and support, and a vote was set for the next meeting. The minutes do not list Council Member Ty Brewer as present or excused. 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 V · Public hearing
Public hearing: rezone 4930 South Westmoor Road from P to R-1-10
Discussed
The Planning Commission recommended approval 6-0 the day before. Speakers raised concerns about open space and density, and one supported the rezone. Council Member Gibbons estimated $2 million to $3 million to buy the property and did not support that; Council Member Durham said he was inclined to support the rezone.
Item VI · City code
Ordinance 2023-11: Remove bonds for private improvements not essential to public safety (Titles 15.28.060, 17.16.130, 17.29.040)
Approved · 5-0
Amends the code to stop requiring bonds for private improvements that are not essential for public safety.
Item VII · Appointment
Resolution 2023-26: Arts Council appointments
Approved · 5-0
Appoints four members to the Arts Council.
Item VIII · Other
Resolution 2023-27: Cancel 2023 elections in Districts 2 and 5
Approved · 5-0
Each district has a single candidate.
Item XII.e · Roads and utilities
Work meeting: stormwater plan and City Hall seismic options
Discussed
Public Services Director Bunch presented projects including Meadowmoor (budget $2.1 million), Cottonwood Lane, Hillsden Drive and Casto Lane. Storm drain projects total about $5 million plus $1.5 million for lining, for about $6.5 million, funded by bonds. A consultant presented seismic options; the council appeared to favor Level Two with a phased approach, which Council Member Fotheringham cited at an estimated $10 million.
- Budget$6.50 million
Item XII.a · Other
Work meeting: village center decorations
Discussed
Staff proposed a reusable commercial artificial tree costing about $1,000 to $2,000.
Item XII.c · City code
Work meeting: internally illuminated fuel price signs
Discussed
The council discussed a proposed amendment and the city attorney cautioned about precedent. No action.
What residents said
Open space and density on Westmoor RoadSidewalk request
Three speakers addressed the Westmoor Road rezone, two with open space and density concerns. A District 4 candidate asked for a sidewalk near a park.