Council pauses water rate increases, approves $1.3 million waterline contract
June 4, 2026, 1:00 p.m.
The council agreed in a work session to pause water rate increases and study FY2028 rates, and approved a $1,334,150 waterline replacement contract and a $1,042,366.90 parking data agreement, all 5-0. It approved a September US Open of Mountain Biking permit after about 20 supporters spoke.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| Redevelopment Agency: deed and temporary construction easement on police property | Approved · 4-0 |
| Water impact fee and FY2027-28 water rates (work session) | Discussed |
| Planning Commission interviews (work session) | Discussed |
| FY27 budget (work session) | Discussed |
| Approve April 30 and May 7 minutes | Approved · 5-0 |
| Consent: parking data and Marsac roundabout betterment agreement | Approved · 5-0 |
| US Open of Mountain Biking Level 4 special event permit | Approved · 5-0 |
| Temporary leasing signs for new developments (Ordinance 2026-14) | Approved · 5-0 |
| Pinnacle subdivision waterline replacement | Approved · 5-0 |
Agenda, item by item
Item RDA · Contract
Redevelopment Agency: deed and temporary construction easement on police property
Approved · 4-0
Approved a deed and temporary construction easement across part of agency parcel SCCS-9-9b-1-X (Police Department property).
Item WS1 · Taxes and fees
Water impact fee and FY2027-28 water rates (work session)
Discussed
Operating costs rose about 19% a year and waterline replacement costs 26% to 59% a year since 2020. The mayor said the maximum fee of $26,449 matches inflation-adjusted cost; adoption is planned for June 25. For rates, staff recommended pausing increases and conducting a rate study for FY2028, which the council accepted. No vote.
- Fee$26,449
Item WS2 · Appointment
Planning Commission interviews (work session)
Discussed
The council interviewed seven applicants: Henry Sigg, Nicolas Marin, Matthew Day, John Frontero, Danny Glasser, Casey Christ and Beth Kidd. No vote.
Item WS3 · Budget
FY27 budget (work session)
Discussed
Staff recommended a 5% compensation increase (2% COLA, 3% merit), supported by the council. Public safety Tier II retirement contribution rises from 4.73% to 5.98%. A $65,000 full-time arts master plan position matched by the county was supported. The Main Street RDA budget drops $30,000 to $97,136, and $500,000 in barricades and trailers was supported. No vote.
- Budget$65,000
- Budget$500,000
Item V · Other
Approve April 30 and May 7 minutes
Approved · 5-0
Approved.
Item VI · Contract
Consent: parking data and Marsac roundabout betterment agreement
Approved · 5-0
Approved a five-year agreement with Cleverciti, LLC (up to $1,042,366.90) for paid parking data collection and a betterment agreement (up to $160,000) for the UDOT Marsac roundabout transit priority signal project.
- Contract$1.04 million to Cleverciti, LLC
- Contract$160,000 to Utah Department of Transportation
Item NB1 · Public hearing
US Open of Mountain Biking Level 4 special event permit
Approved · 5-0
The September 10 to 13, 2026 event at Deer Valley is expected to draw 200 to 300 athletes and about 3,000 visitors a day; admission is free. About 20 speakers and e-commenters supported it.
Item NB2 · City code
Temporary leasing signs for new developments (Ordinance 2026-14)
Approved · 5-0
Approved temporary leasing signs, unanimously recommended by the Planning Commission. No public comment.
Item NB3 · Contract
Pinnacle subdivision waterline replacement
Approved · 5-0
Construction agreement with Silver Spur Construction, up to $1,334,150, funded by the water enterprise fund; construction runs mid-June to mid-October.
- Contract$1.33 million to Silver Spur Construction
What residents said
Bus stop constructionCouncil compensation
Speakers supported council compensation increases, raised bus stop construction concerns in Holiday Ranch and requested a meeting on city goals.