Council hears 265 East 100 South rezone, Silos Park infrastructure district, golf fee and library union briefings
January 20, 2026, 2:00 p.m.
The work session covered a proposed rezone at 265 East 100 South, the proposed Silos Park Public Infrastructure District, golf fee increases expected to raise just over $1 million, a library collective bargaining agreement and a follow-up on Budget Amendment No. 4. The only vote was 7-0 to enter and exit a closed session on real property and attorney-client matters.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| Zoning map amendment at 265 East 100 South (MU-8 to D-1) | Discussed |
| Zoning administration text amendment | Discussed |
| Creation of Silos Park Public Infrastructure District | Discussed |
| Proposed golf fee increases | Discussed |
| Library collective bargaining agreement with AFSCME Local 1004 | Discussed |
| Budget Amendment No. 4 follow-up | Discussed · 7-0 |
| Interviews: Business Advisory Board appointees | Discussed |
| Conference attendance | Discussed |
| Closed session | Approved · 7-0 |
Agenda, item by item
Item 1 · Zoning
Zoning map amendment at 265 East 100 South (MU-8 to D-1)
Discussed
Planning staff said the Planning Commission recommended approval 7-1 for rezoning the property from MU-8 to D-1 to allow mixed-use redevelopment with ground-floor retail and upper-floor residential. Council Members and the developer discussed remedies for disrupted solar panels at the neighboring church; support for more family-sized units, community benefits and condominiums rather than rentals; and concerns about vacancy, building height and lack of guarantees. Council Member Petro asked what could be built under MU-11 instead of D-1. A hearing is set for Feb. 3, 2026.
- Applicant: Dave Hunter, Silverado Development, LLC, for owner Raven One, LLC
- Current zone → proposed: MU-8 → D-1
- Planning Commission: recommended approval 7-1
- Council District 4
Item 2 · City code
Zoning administration text amendment
Discussed
Planning staff briefed the Council on changes to Title 21A that align the code with existing processes and recent state law: clarifying land use authorities, the review and approval processes, administrative interpretations, nonconforming structures and noncomplying buildings, and deleting unused chapters. The proposal does not change how the Planning Division administers the code.
- Hearing set for Feb. 3, 2026
Item 3 · Development
Creation of Silos Park Public Infrastructure District
Discussed
The city attorney's staff explained how a public infrastructure district (PID) works and that creating it is within the city's discretion; no decision would be made at the Jan. 20 hearing. Developer representatives and a bond counsel attorney joined the discussion of outcomes without a PID, financial impacts if overlaid with Housing and Transit Reinvestment Zones, outcomes if the developer cannot finish, what infrastructure it would fund, and safeguards such as development agreements and performance bonding.
Item 4 · Presentation
Downtown Alliance updates
Discussed
The Downtown Alliance's executive director reviewed 2025 results, including 21 million downtown visits, funds for restaurant employees displaced by the Main Street fire and a market move to the former Leonardo building. Plans for 2026 include Downtown Rising 2035, a 27% increase in Cultural Core programming and a permanent year-round farmers market structure at Pioneer Park. Discussion covered vendor participation, parking, transit and safety planning around the Salt Lake Temple reopening, and a UTA partnership.
Item 5 · Taxes and fees
Proposed golf fee increases
Discussed
The Golf Division proposed fee increases of $1 to $3 depending on the course, expected to bring just over $1 million in new revenue to the Golf Fund if in place by the start of the season. The division cited a critical backlog of deferred capital maintenance and prefers user fees to larger general fund subsidies.
- Fee$1.00 million
Item 7 · Contract
Library collective bargaining agreement with AFSCME Local 1004
Discussed
The Library Board approved the agreement on Dec. 15, 2025 and the Library seeks Council approval. Part-time employees would become eligible for union representation. Implementation would cost $68,000 in fiscal year 2027. Council Members Young, Petro and Lopez Chavez praised the engagement process and the compensation and benefit provisions. Council action is tentatively set for Feb. 3, 2026.
- Contract$68,000 to AFSCME Local 1004
Item 8 · Budget
Budget Amendment No. 4 follow-up
Discussed · 7-0
Staff walked through individual items: vehicle replacement ($37,000), a facilities trailer ($30,000), wildland firefighting expansion ($13,000 one-time and $75,000 ongoing), Public Lands equipment ($164,000), a Surplus Canal pedestrian bridge at Glendale Golf Course ($250,000), immediate Old Library needs ($195,000), Old Library, Plaza 349 and Justice Courts improvements ($5,498,741 CIP and $889,800 general fund), a streets trailer ($58,000), homeless resource center salary gap funding ($292,833 ongoing) and parking wayfinding signage ($584,495). Council Member Dugan asked that part of the $889,800 go to street maintenance; Members Puy and Wharton asked for long-range Civic Center staffing plans; Council Member Young asked for Old Library workspace costs. All members supported a $50,000 general fund match for community legal support. Members said the homeless center funding subsidized a gap but backed it as critical, and discussed the wayfinding cost in a tight budget with the 2032 Olympics ahead.
- Budget$5.50 million
- Budget$889,800
- Budget$584,495
- Budget$292,833
- Budget$250,000
- Budget$50,000
Item 10-11 · Appointment
Interviews: Business Advisory Board appointees
Discussed
The Council interviewed Kandi Tesen (District 4) and Mazhar Kathi (District 1) for terms ending Dec. 31, 2029; Council Member Puy said both would be on the consent agenda.
Item 13 · Other
Conference attendance
Discussed
The executive director said Council Member Puy was interested in attending the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials conference in Los Angeles in July 2026. Members indicated support and no others asked to attend.
Item 14 · Other
Closed session
Approved · 7-0
The Council voted 7-0 to enter a closed session to discuss real property strategy and attorney-client matters (5:51 to 6:45 p.m.) and 7-0 to exit.
What residents said
Building height and vacancy at 265 East 100 SouthGolf fee increasesOld Library renovation costs