South Salt Lake council votes 7-0 to adjust trash and sewer fees and finds a River Trail station area plan impracticable
September 23, 2026, 7:00 p.m. · 220 East Morris Avenue, South Salt Lake
On Sept. 23 the South Salt Lake City Council voted 7-0 on a resolution finding that a station area plan for the part of the River Trail station area in or within a half mile of the city is impracticable, and 7-0 each for ordinances changing household and recyclable waste container fees and sewer and industrial waste utility fees. It moved two new ordinances, on stormwater enforcement fees and on administrative hearing procedures, to the next meeting as unfinished business. The Arts Council director presented the fiscal 2027 plan, including a draft public art policy and one-percent-for-art ordinance. These are draft minutes.
From the draft minutes. Updated October 31, 2026.
In brief
5 items came up for a decision or discussion: 3 approved and 2 continued.
This write-up links 2 source documents.
8 members were present.
The next one was on September 23, 2026: South Salt Lake council hears Salt Lake County Council on regional budget and a youth recreation pass
Decisions at a glance
Agenda, item by item
Item I1 · Presentation
South Salt Lake Arts fiscal year 2027 update
Discussed
Arts Council Executive Director Britney Helmers outlined the department's action plan: equitable artist opportunities, restructured community classes, a brand campaign, at least one new program and a public art policy through a one percent for art ordinance. She said grant applications are pending and a local dealership sponsored a puzzle mural.
Item U1 · General plan
Resolution finding a station area plan for the River Trail Station Area impracticable
Approved · 7-0
The resolution finds that developing a station area plan for the part of the River Trail Station Area in South Salt Lake, or within a half mile of its boundary, is impracticable.
Item U2 · Taxes and fees
Ordinance amending Section 3.11.100(F) to adjust household waste and recyclable container fees
Approved · 7-0
Adjusts the fees for household waste and recyclable waste containers.
Item U3 · Taxes and fees
Ordinance amending Section 3.11.100(B) to modify sewer and industrial waste utility fees
Approved · 7-0
Modifies fees for sewer and industrial waste utilities.
Item N1 · Taxes and fees
Ordinance amending Section 3.11.050(c) on administrative enforcement fees for storm water violations
Continued · 7-0
Moved to the next meeting as unfinished business.
Item N2 · City code
Ordinance amending Chapter 2.22 on default judgments, disqualification of administrative law judges and administrative hearings
Continued · 7-0
Moved to the next meeting as unfinished business.
What residents said
No public comments.