Council adopts stricter gas station location standards 7-0 and appoints a new city recorder
January 21, 2025, 7:00 p.m.
The Salt Lake City Council voted 7-0 to adopt a citywide zoning text amendment setting new minimum distances between gas stations and waterways, parks and open space, with tighter rules in the secondary groundwater recharge area. It also confirmed Keith Reynolds as City Recorder, moved $190,000 within the Library budget toward a roof project, and recognized longtime Council Executive Director Cindy Gust-Jenson on her retirement.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
Agenda, item by item
Item A5 · Other
Recognition of Cindy Gust-Jenson, Council Executive Director from February 1989 to January 2025
Approved · 7-0
The Council adopted Joint Resolution 1 of 2025 recognizing Cindy Gust-Jenson for her service. Council members, Mayor Erin Mendenhall and Council Executive Director Jennifer Bruno shared remembrances and thanked her for her guidance and knowledge of City operations.
Item B1 · Budget
Library Budget Amendment No. 1 for Fiscal Year 2024-25
Approved · 7-0
After a public hearing with no public comment, the Council adopted Ordinance 6 of 2025, reallocating $190,000 in the Library's FY25 budget from unused employee benefits to capital projects to pay for the Main Library roof renovation.
- Budget$190,000
Item C1 · City code
Citywide text amendment for gas station standards (Petition PLNPCM2023-00260)
Approved · 7-0
The Council adopted Ordinance 7 of 2025 amending Title 21A of the city code to set minimum distances that any gas station must be from a river, stream or other water body, and from parks or open space over a certain size. Stricter standards apply to gas stations in the secondary groundwater recharge area, and new stations that do not meet the standards are prohibited whether the use is permitted or conditional in the zone. The Council had held hearings on September 17 and October 1, 2024.
Item E1 · Appointment
Advice and consent: Keith Reynolds as City Recorder
Approved · 7-0
The Council approved the appointment of Keith Reynolds as City Recorder after suspending the rules to act on the day of the briefing.
Item F1 · Taxes and fees
Consolidated Fee Schedule amendment on rate stabilization fees (water and sewer)
Approved · 7-0
The Council adopted Ordinance 8 of 2025 clarifying that the Rate Stabilization Fee waiver applies retroactively to July 1, 2024. The waiver applies only to water and sanitary sewer accounts with continuous non-use for 18 months or longer.
Item G1 · Other
Alley vacation at approximately 373 West American Avenue (Petition PLNPCM2023-00636)
No action
The item, which would set a February 4, 2025 hearing on closing a City-owned alley beside properties at about 373 West American Avenue (petitioner the applicant), was removed from the consent agenda. The minutes record no further action on it at this meeting.
Item G2 · Budget
Budget Amendment No. 3 for FY2024-25: set public hearing
Approved · 7-0
On consent, the Council set a February 4, 2025 public hearing on Budget Amendment No. 3, which includes Fleet Block infrastructure, vehicles for various City operations including a Justice Bus (mobile courtroom), and Great Salt Lake watershed protection.
Item G3 · Appointment
Board appointment: Council Member Darin Mano to the Housing Authority of Salt Lake City
Approved · 6-0-1
The Council approved the appointment of Council Member Darin Mano to the Housing Authority of Salt Lake City for a term ending January 21, 2029. Mano was recused from the vote.
Item G4 · Appointment
Board reappointment: Alfonso Brito to the Business Advisory Board
Approved · 7-0
On consent, the Council reappointed Alfonso Brito to the Business Advisory Board for a term ending December 31, 2029.
What residents said
Child safetySkiJoring event on City property
Speakers raised child abuse within religious institutions (several speakers), a request to prohibit the SkiJoring event on City property, and general safety concerns. One speaker recalled working with Cindy Gust-Jenson. No one commented on the library budget hearing.