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Council adopts new district map and 20 mph default speed limit

May 10, 2022, 7:00 p.m.

At a short limited formal meeting the council unanimously adopted a redistricting resolution based on 2020 Census results and an ordinance lowering the default city speed limit from 25 to 20 mph. It also confirmed Council Member Victoria Petro-Eschler's appointment to the Utah Inland Port Authority Board.

From the draft minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.

Decisions at a glance

Agenda, item by item

  1. Item C.1 · Other

    Redistricting of City Council district boundaries

    Approved · 7-0

    The council adopted Resolution 9 of 2022, changing some council district boundaries based on the 2020 Census as shown on the map marked Exhibit A.

    Moved by Council Member Fowler, seconded by Council Member Wharton. Vote: 7-0

    Follow Council district redistricting in the development tracker →

  2. Item E.1 · Appointment

    Council Member Victoria Petro-Eschler appointed to Utah Inland Port Authority Board

    Approved · 7-0

    The council adopted Resolution 13 of 2022, confirming Council Member Victoria Petro-Eschler's appointment to the Utah Inland Port Authority Board.

    Moved by Council Member Fowler, seconded by Council Member Puy. Vote: 7-0

  3. Item E.2 · City code

    20 mph default speed limit on city streets

    Approved · 7-0 · City streets with the 25 mph default limit

    The council adopted Ordinance 24 of 2022, amending Section 12.36.020 of city code to lower the default prima facie speed limit from 25 mph to 20 mph.

    Moved by Council Member Wharton, seconded by Council Member Puy. Vote: 7-0

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