Council reviews $15 million golf plan and housing goal; approves water rate study 4-0
September 17, 2026, 1:00 p.m.
In study and work sessions the council reviewed a $15 million golf master plan, the 1,864-unit 2032 housing goal and rental fees for The MINE, without votes. It approved a $89,850 water rate study and a $259,353.36 plant HVAC contract 4-0 with Council Member Ed Parigian excused for the regular meeting.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| Closed session: property | No action · 3-0 |
| Housing study session | Discussed |
| Golf master plan (work session) | Discussed |
| Rental fees and policies for The MINE, Miner's Hospital and the library (work session) | Discussed |
| Basketball court wall at The MINE (work session) | Discussed |
| Approve September 3 minutes | Approved · 4-0 |
| Consent: water rate study and 3Kings plant HVAC | Approved · 4-0 |
| Closed session: personnel | No action · 4-0 |
Agenda, item by item
Item CS-1 · Other
Closed session: property
No action · 3-0
Closed 3-0 at 1:03 p.m. and adjourned 5-0 at 1:48 p.m.
Item SS · Other
Housing study session
Discussed
The 2016 goal is 15% of the workforce living in the city; by the end of 2025, 731 units were in operation, and the council later raised the 2032 target to 1,864 units, leaving 863 affordable units to build. Council reviewed six city-owned parcels and projects including Clark Ranch, EngineHouse, Woodside Phase II and Bonanza 5-acre. Woodside Phase II will wait on Planning Commission action on the senior center. Staff will return with expanded numbers and a scope for a housing needs assessment. No vote.
Item WS1 · Parks
Golf master plan (work session)
Discussed
The plan totals $15 million ($12 million construction, $3 million design and soft costs), with irrigation replacement the top priority at an estimated $6 million. Proposed phasing is $1.5 million in FY27 and $6.75 million in each of FY28 and FY29, which would require a capital plan adjustment. Staff estimated a 60% revenue reduction during construction. Council Member Ciraco did not want to proceed with the full project; Council Member Parigian favored moving forward. No vote.
- Budget$15.0 million
- Contract$95,000
Item WS2 · Taxes and fees
Rental fees and policies for The MINE, Miner's Hospital and the library (work session)
Discussed
Proposed resident or charitable rates include $125 an hour for the community event space ($750 a day) and $45 an hour for a standard classroom; visitor or commercial rates are $200 and $60. Council Member Toly said the rates were too low; the mayor and Council Member Parigian saw a larger revenue opportunity. Staff returns October 1 for adoption. No vote.
Item WS3 · Parks
Basketball court wall at The MINE (work session)
Discussed
Removing the wall would cost $112,996, which is not in the budget; a tennis court rebuild could exceed $250,000 if the slab were damaged. The mayor summarized direction as waiting until the project is complete, then re-evaluating. No vote.
- Budget$112,996
Item M · Other
Approve September 3 minutes
Approved · 4-0
Approved (Council Member Parigian excused).
Item C · Contract
Consent: water rate study and 3Kings plant HVAC
Approved · 4-0
Approved a Raftelis water rate study (up to $89,850) and Envision Mechanical HVAC modifications at the 3Kings Water Treatment Plant (up to $259,353.36).
- Contract$89,850 to Raftelis
- Contract$259,353 to Envision Mechanical
Item CS-2 · Other
Closed session: personnel
No action · 4-0
Closed 4-0 at 5:59 p.m. and adjourned 4-0 at 6:28 p.m.
What residents said
Bonanza traffic and emergency accessGolf master plan cost
A speaker raised concerns about Bonanza renderings; e-commenters asked for housing outcome measures and warned about emergency access at Kearns and Bonanza.