Work session: Inland Port contract, airport master plan and 856 West 1300 South rezone discussed
October 11, 2022, 4:00 p.m. · City & County Building, 451 South State Street, Salt Lake City
Council members were briefed on the interlocal agreement with the Utah Inland Port Authority, the airport master plan, and a rezone at 856 West 1300 South for six townhomes. No votes were taken. Council Members Darin Mano and Victoria Petro-Eschler were absent, and Council Member Ana Valdemoros left after the Inland Port item.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
Agenda, item by item
Item 1-2 · Other
Airport Master Plan follow-up and Airport Fund budget contingency
Discussed
Airport staff updated the Council on the 2022 Master Plan Update, covering a new request for proposals for the third phase of concessions, parking and transit access (including a UTA analysis and why more surface parking is needed), facility requirements, and short-, mid- and long-term projects over 20 years. Council Member Puy stressed the airport's continued work on public transportation options, and staff said they recently met with UTA about ride sharing. Puy also asked whether contractors are monitored; the airport director said the construction project is the safest large project in the state by OSHA measures. The budget contingency release was discussed with the master plan.
Item 3 · Zoning
Rezone at 856 West 1300 South
Discussed
Planning staff described a request to rezone a single-family lot from R-1/5,000 to FB-UN1 to allow six for-sale townhomes; the Planning Commission forwarded a positive recommendation. Council Member Fowler questioned whether the zoning fits an area short on off-street parking and wanted a development agreement tied to an attainable price. Council Member Dugan worried the allowed height (roof up to 30 feet versus 28 under current zoning) and setbacks could be out of place in a one-story neighborhood. Council Member Puy noted a high water table and said he generally supports density, especially for-sale family housing. Council Member Wharton wanted to know the bedroom counts. A public hearing was set for Nov. 10.
- Zone: R-1/5,000 to FB-UN1
- Proposed use: six for-sale townhomes
- Planning Commission: positive recommendation
Item 4 · Contract
Interlocal agreement with the Utah Inland Port Authority
Discussed
The Council was briefed on a contract among the city, the Redevelopment Agency and the Utah Inland Port Authority required by a 2022 state law (HB 443) to be signed by Dec. 31, 2022. The Mayor called it five years in the making and said it keeps the city's 10% of tax increment for affordable housing and commits studies and mitigation priorities. The City Attorney said, under the law, the authority's share of city-generated increment becomes 25% for 25 years plus an additional 40% in the first tax year after January 2023 that steps down 2% a year, with mitigation money split 40% environmental, 40% community and 20% economic development; the city must supply a staff contact for land use applications and consultants will assess community and health impacts. Council Member Puy raised including the area east of the rail lines in community mitigation, Council Member Fowler asked about amending the contract later, and Council Member Dugan asked who controls mitigation spending. Puy credited Council Member Petro-Eschler for west-side advocacy. A vote was set for Oct. 18.
- FeeAmount not given to Utah Inland Port Authority
Item 5 · Contract
Utah Performing Arts Center interlocal agreement changes
Discussed
Staff said two interlocal agreements for operating the Eccles Theater would be amended on insurance, intended to save taxpayers money. Action was set for the next week. No further discussion.
Item 6 · Development
Alley vacation at 925 South 1200 West
Discussed
Written briefing only on vacating part of a city-owned alley and a section of the 9-Line trail next to the property; hearing set for Oct. 18.
What residents said
Inland Port mitigation spendingParking and height at 856 West 1300 SouthAirport transit access