Council hears one speaker on downtown infrastructure district, defers vote to April 8
April 1, 2025, 7:00 p.m.
The Council held a public hearing on creating the Convention Center Public Infrastructure District, heard one speaker, and deferred action. It also adopted the downtown Central Business Improvement Area assessment ordinance and an interlocal agreement with Salt Lake County for the 2025 election, all by 7-0 votes. Residents used general comment to urge funding for the Wasatch Community Gardens Green Team and to raise safety concerns near the Jordan River Trail.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| Start by Believing Day resolution | Approved · 7-0 |
| Public hearing: Convention Center Public Infrastructure District | Continued · 7-0 |
| Central Business Improvement Area (CBIA-25) assessment ordinance | Approved · 7-0 |
| Interlocal agreement with Salt Lake County for 2025 municipal election | Approved · 7-0 |
| Set May 6 hearing on Mixed-Use zoning consolidation | Approved · 7-0 |
| Set April 15 hearing on Budget Amendment No. 5, FY 2024-25 | Approved · 7-0 |
Agenda, item by item
Item A.5 · Other
Start by Believing Day resolution
Approved · 7-0
The Council adopted a joint ceremonial resolution with the mayor recognizing April 2, 2025 as Start by Believing Day. Representatives of the Utah Coalition Against Sexual Assault thanked the Council.
Item B.1 · Public hearing
Public hearing: Convention Center Public Infrastructure District
Continued · 7-0
The Council held a hearing on a resolution creating a public infrastructure district to help finance redevelopment of the Delta Center, the development of SEG's entertainment district and redevelopment of the Salt Palace. The petitioner is John Larson, for Jazz Arena Investors, LLC. One speaker raised concerns about the district's authority and asked how a privately run board would serve a public benefit. The Council closed the hearing and deferred action; it intended to act April 8.
Item F.1 · Taxes and fees
Central Business Improvement Area (CBIA-25) assessment ordinance
Approved · 7-0
The Council adopted Ordinance 16 of 2025 re-establishing the Central Business Improvement Area, accepting the Board of Equalization's recommendations, confirming the equalized assessment list and levying two assessments: one for downtown economic promotion and one for holiday lighting on certain streets.
Item F.2 · Other
Interlocal agreement with Salt Lake County for 2025 municipal election
Approved · 7-0
The Council adopted Resolution 07 of 2025 approving an election services interlocal agreement with the Salt Lake County Elections Division. The agenda said the Council could also confirm participation in the ranked choice voting pilot without a primary. Council Member Puy said the funding was tied to coming changes in voting, such as vote-by-mail, and asked that the public be informed.
Item G.1 · Zoning
Set May 6 hearing on Mixed-Use zoning consolidation
Approved · 7-0
On the consent agenda, the Council set a May 6, 2025 hearing on consolidating up to 27 commercial, form-based and mixed-use districts into six new MU districts (Petition PLNPCM2024-00707).
Item G.2 · Budget
Set April 15 hearing on Budget Amendment No. 5, FY 2024-25
Approved · 7-0
The Council set an April 15, 2025 hearing on an amendment covering remaining costs of the 400 South Bridge Reconstruction, repairs to Community Land Trust homes, added Hive Pass funding and a wider public restroom study.
What residents said
CDBG funding for Wasatch Community GardensJordan River Trail closureHomelessness and drug activity near parksDowntown traffic and cameras
Five speakers urged Community Development Block Grant funds for the Wasatch Community Gardens Green Team, a farm-based job training program including for women facing homelessness. Others raised the Jordan River Trail closure and a request for more community communication, homelessness and drug activity near Cottonwood dog park, Rose Park and the West Side, traffic cameras downtown, and an invitation to a community event. Council Members Puy and Petro and Mayor Mendenhall responded on CDBG decisions and a public safety plan.