Scroll down for the recap for the 2/23/21 City Council meeting!. You can watch the meeting by clicking the YouTube video below. If you have further questions - be sure to check out the packet and the minutes.
City Council Recap! 2.23.2021
(Part 1....it's a long one!)
•The city recognized planning commissioners Tim Grub and Rob Osborne who resigned from the planning commission. We thank them and their families for their dedication to the city.
•Lester Drive & 7375 South development and connection: Layne Kap came before the council to present a proposal to the city regarding city owned property near Lester Drive. This property was purchased by the city years ago to ensure a connection would happen allowing for 2 exits/entrances to South Weber Elementary school. Layne would like to be able to develop the lots and complete the connection of the road to 7375 South. Further discussion took place later during a closed session to discuss the purchase, lease or exchange of property.
•Planning Commission Code Changes: The council has been discussing changes to the planning commission and have been split on the best option moving forward, specifically speaking with the number of commissioners. After some deliberation, a motion was put forth to change the code to change the length of term to 3 years, 2 consecutive terms, and 5 members of the planning commission. There was also some changes to the policies and the procedures as well as the bylaws. The vote passed 3-2, with the 2 dissenting votes being in favor of 7 members rather than 5.
•3 new planning commission members: Following this motion, the vacancies of the planning commissions were filled. Jeremy Davis, Julie Losee & Taylor Walton were recommended. Taylor Walton will finish out the remaining 2 years of Rob Osborne’s position ending in January of 2023, Julie Losee will finish out the remainder of Tim Grubb’s position ending in January 2024, and Jeremey Davis will complete the vacancy of 3 years ending in January of 2024. All three applicants were approved and will assume their roles in the Planning Commission immediately.
•Kelly Miles: Representative Kelly Miles joined the council to discuss happenings during the open session. Councilwoman Alberts relayed some comments from the public encouraging control to stay local. She also urged Kelly Miles to vote no to HB98 (Building inspection amendments) and addressed several concerns she had with it. Councilman Winsor expressed gratitude to Kelly for voting no on HB82 (ADU’s). Representative Miles was able to meet with Councilwoman Alberts, Councilman Winsor, Mayor Jo and City Manager David Larsen last week regarding some changes and concerns with HB82 (ADU’s) and Kelly took those concerns in with his vote. Councilman Winsor also expressed his concerns and objections to HB98. Councilman Winsor asked Representative Miles why the state gets frustrated when the Federal Government imposes restrictions to the State because they want local control, but yet they turn and do the same thing to local cities and towns, specifically calling out affordability and the inability to legislate affordability. The council spoke briefly about SB81 and SB144 (outdoor advertising/billboard amendments) and SB221 (short-term rental amendments). We are grateful for his time speaking with us. (An update since this meeting happened is that HB98 did pass the House, but Representative Miles voted no).
Part 2 coming soon with lots of other good stuff. Let me know if you have any questions. :-)
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