Council briefed on 300 West station area plan and temporary closure of 7200 West over illegal dumping
March 26, 2024, 2:00 p.m.
At its March 26 work session the Council heard briefings on the 300 West Corridor and Central Pointe Station Area Plan, a proposed two-year closure of 7200 West because of illegal dumping, historic district window rules and the 2024 legislative session. It also received reports from the compensation committee, Sister Cities and THE BLOCKS arts initiative. No formal votes on land-use items were taken.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
Agenda, item by item
Item 1 · Presentation
Updates from the Administration
Discussed
Josh Rebollo and Andrew Johnston gave administrative updates covering April community office hours, planning and public lands events, and homelessness topics: Code Blue, shelter capacity, resource center use, encampment mitigation, an April 12 resource fair at Pioneer Park and winter overflow shelter details.
Item 2 · General plan
300 West Corridor and Central Pointe Station Area Plan
Discussed
Planning staff and consultants from Design Workshop briefed the Council on the small area plan for blocks along 300 West between about 1000 South and 2100 South, funded by a Wasatch Front Regional Council award. Topics were a linear park, a walkable district, mixed-use redevelopment, public and private green space, housing variety, maximum heights and density, a trail along the TRAX line, low-scale residential and open space.
Item 3 · Presentation
2024 Utah legislative session briefing
Discussed
City legislative staff and outside counsel Holland & Hart reviewed the session: 1,487 bills filed, 934 introduced and 591 passed; the city tracked 282 bills, got more than 50 amended and flagged 44 as high priority. Governor Cox vetoed seven bills. Specific bills discussed included HB 548 (alcohol), HB 491 (data privacy), HB 562 (Fairpark area homelessness appropriations) and SB 272 (Capital City Reinvestment Zone).
Item 4 · City code
Window requirements for new construction in local historic districts
Discussed
Staff briefed the Council on a proposal to amend Title 21A and design standards on windows in the H Historic Preservation Overlay to clarify appropriate materials, location and installation in new construction. The city has 14 local historic districts and about 150 landmark sites. Discussion covered wood versus vinyl windows, the affordability of new construction under the requirements, and current review processes.
Item 5 · Presentation
Citizens' Compensation Advisory Committee 2024 annual report
Discussed
The committee and city compensation staff presented the annual report on market comparisons of employee pay, ahead of budget review, citing labor shortages, labor costs, inflation and budget forecasts.
Item 7 · Presentation
Sister Cities annual report 2023
Discussed
Economic development staff and a board member said the city has six active sister cities, including Torino, Italy; Matsumoto, Japan; and Trujillo, Peru. Council Member Mano suggested inviting international investors to Japan Town; Council Member Wharton asked for information on how residents could start a sister-city application; Council Member Puy asked that the International Peace Gardens be considered as a link. Staff noted Peru announced an official consulate in Salt Lake City.
Item 8 · Presentation
Cultural Core initiative (now THE BLOCKS) update
Discussed
Arts and economic development staff presented year seven results and the year eight plan under the city-county interlocal agreement, including the Green Loop, programming at the Eccles lobby and steps, a film society partnership starting April 26, a farmers market music collaboration and a total budget of $600,000.
- Budget$600,000
Item 9 · Roads and utilities
Temporary closure of 7200 West between Interstate 80 and California Avenue
Discussed
Staff briefed the Council on closing the segment from April 2024 to March 2026 because recurring illegal dumping has raised fire risk and caused cleanup costs. State law allows closing certain streets for up to two years. Three main property owners border it: Union Pacific Railroad, Kennecott (Rio Tinto) and Waste Management of Utah. Emergency access would be kept. Council Member Puy asked for more signage to deter dumping.
Item 10 · Other
Council retreat follow-up
Discussed
Staff recapped the January retreat goals and a scoping document. Council Member Young asked for budget, staff and time ranges in the scoping document; Council Member Wharton said the Council needs to rank what matters most to accomplish.
Item 11 · Appointment
Business Advisory Board interview: Kristen Lavelett
Discussed
The Council interviewed Kristen Lavelett for a term ending December 25, 2028. Council Member Petro said her name would go on the consent agenda.
Item 13 · Other
Executive Director report: Council Chair travel
Discussed
Deputy Director Jennifer Bruno asked whether the Council supported paying for the Council Chair to travel to Los Angeles with the Mayor. All members present supported the payment and travel of Council Member Victoria Petro.
Item 14 · Other
Closed session
No action · 7-0
The Council voted 7-0 to enter a closed session on deployment of security personnel, devices or systems and attorney-client matters, then 7-0 to exit. No minutes or recording were made, as state law allows.
What residents said
Illegal dumping on 7200 WestWood versus vinyl windows in historic districts