South Jordan council vacates Rosary Way right-of-way and approves director pay increases, both 5-0
August 18, 2026, 6:40 p.m.
South Jordan's City Council voted 5-0 on Aug. 18 to vacate the Rosary Way right-of-way near Highland Park and 5-0 to approve Resolution R2026-27, which states proposed pay increases for specific city officers. It also appointed members to the Senior Advisory Committee and Nik Anderson to the Planning Commission, each 5-0. The meeting ran from 6:40 to about 7:02 p.m.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 30, 2026.
In brief
3 items came up for a decision or discussion: 3 approved.
This write-up links 2 source documents.
6 members were present.
The previous City Council meeting was on July 21, 2026: South Jordan council approves So Jo Marketplace infrastructure district, 3-2, and a water impact fee and senior-housing agreement, 5-0
The next one was on October 6, 2026: South Jordan authority held hearings on up to $27 million in lease revenue bonds for a new fire station
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| Ordinance 2026-21: vacating the Rosary Way right-of-way | Approved · 5-0 |
| Resolution R2026-27: proposed compensation increases for specific city officers | Approved · 5-0 |
| Resolution R2026-28: appointing Nik Anderson to the Planning Commission | Approved · 5-0 |
Agenda, item by item
Item G.1 · Development
Ordinance 2026-21: vacating the Rosary Way right-of-way
Approved · 5-0
Planning Director Brian Preece said the right-of-way crosses property the Catholic Church is acquiring from Daybreak, east of Highland Park, and that vacating it would better accommodate planning for the parcel. Mayor Ramsey noted the city took similar action for an adjacent segment to the west. No one spoke at the public hearing.
- Roll call yes: Jason McGuire, Kathie Johnson, Patrick Harris, Don Shelton, Tamara Zander
Item G.2 · Other
Resolution R2026-27: proposed compensation increases for specific city officers
Approved · 5-0
City Manager Dustin Lewis said the city periodically reviews department director and chief positions against similar positions elsewhere, and that several were identified for salary adjustments after review with Human Resources and Finance. State law requires the proposed increases to be considered in a public meeting and hearing. No one spoke at the hearing. The minutes do not list positions or dollar amounts.
- Roll call yes: Tamara Zander, Jason McGuire, Patrick Harris, Kathie Johnson, Don Shelton
Item F.2 · Other
Resolution R2026-28: appointing Nik Anderson to the Planning Commission
Approved · 5-0
The council amended the agenda 5-0 to add this item and then approved the appointment 5-0. Planning Director Brian Preece recommended approval.
What residents said
No public comments were offered at the general comment period or at either public hearing.