Council approves $1.4 million in consent contracts; airport shuttle pilot and Main Street plan discussed

Decisions at a glance

Agenda, item by item

1. Item WS1 · Roads and utilities

   Salt Lake City airport connector pilot (work session)

   Discussed

   Staff and the Chamber proposed a year-round airport shuttle with a 15-week winter pilot needing subsidies. The Chamber estimated a city funding gap of $390,000, and a $160,000 county grant was described. Council Member Ciraco opposed the city paying more than the county; Council Member Toly supported matching the county. A two-year pilot is under consideration. No vote.

   • Budget$390,000 Estimated city funding gap
   • Grant$160,000 to Summit County County restaurant tax grant

2. Item WS2 · General plan

   Main Street area discussion (work session)

   Discussed

   Visitors to Main Street declined 9.4% since 2021. The Main Street and Swede Alley concept design is estimated at $36.6 million; aerial transit estimates are $33 million to $55 million (China Bridge to Snow Park) and $40 million (Richardson Flat). China Bridge repairs to date total $1.5 million. The mayor summarized that the council wants a China Bridge plan that includes the Brew Pub lot and a focus on Swede Alley. No vote.

   • Budget$36.6 million Main Street and Swede Alley concept design estimate
   • Payment$1.50 million China Bridge repairs to date

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3. Item IV · Contract

   Consent: campaign disclosure, Arbor Day, Munchkin and Woodbine design, McLeod Creek bridges and Pinnacle waterline

   Approved · 5-0

   Approved Ordinance 2026-20 (campaign disclosure), Resolution 16-2026 (Arbor Day, 33rd year as Tree City USA), an HDR amendment up to $132,725.59 (total $462,112.52) for Munchkin and Woodbine design, a Phillips & Co. contract up to $407,000 for two McLeod Creek Path bridges and a Silver Spur Construction amendment up to $884,950 (total $2,219,100) for the Pinnacle waterline.

   • Change order$132,726 to HDR, Inc. Munchkin and Woodbine design (not to exceed; total $462,112.52)
   • Contract$407,000 to Phillips & Co. Construction, LLC Two bridges on McLeod Creek Path (not to exceed)
   • Change order$884,950 to Silver Spur Construction Pinnacle waterline replacement (not to exceed; total $2,219,100)

   Moved by Council Member Tana Toly, seconded by Council Member Molly Miller. Vote: 5-0

What residents said

Airport shuttle subsidyMain Street visitor decline

Two residents spoke on transit at Bonanza Park and opposed affordable housing in the middle of town.