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City Council 07.07.26
Published: Jul 7, 2026
Property Owner Seeks High-Density Residential Zoning for Land Near 400 East
A property owner, Tal Adair, presented a request to the City Council to consider upzoning a property at 1536 North 400 East from its current agricultural use to high-density residential, potentially for townhomes. The owner is willing to mitigate the nearby riverbank. The council directed staff to reach out to the property owner to discuss the request further, noting that the general plan designates the area for commercial use and that the request would be a downzone from commercial to residential. The council also discussed holding a work session or retreat to further discuss the zoning change, emphasizing the need for council input and that a formal application process would be required.
Council Member Tours Beehive Academy, Sees Potential Asset for Saratoga Springs
Council Member Emma Wilson reported on her tour of the Beehive Academy, a STEM charter school that is interested in establishing a presence in Saratoga Springs. She was impressed by the school's offerings and summer camps, highlighting it as a potential asset to the community. Wilson expressed her support for school choice and believes having such an option available would be beneficial for the city's students.
Council Addresses Jordan River Commission Conflict and Recreation Program Waitlists
During the reports section, Council Member Wadman noted a scheduling conflict with the Jordan River Watershed Council meetings, which typically occur on Thursdays, the same day he has fixed appointments. He inquired about alternatives, and staff suggested that David Jalen could attend in his place. Additionally, Council Member Wilson raised concerns about capacity issues in recreation programming, specifically citing waitlists for adult softball (37 teams) and youth baseball (80 individuals), while youth tennis lessons still had open registration. Staff explained that waitlists are due to late registrations, prioritization of residents, and limited field space, especially for adult leagues. It was suggested that the recreation department could provide more detailed information, and that future city planning should consider expanding recreation facilities due to increased demand, similar to library usage.
Council Member Proposes Tighter Standard for Planning Commissioner Recusal
During the discussion of amendments to city code title 3, specifically regarding planning commission bylaws, Council Member Rob Taylor proposed an amendment to the recusal section (3.04-05, number three). He argued that the current language, which allows recusal if a commissioner has 'prejudged the matter to such an extent that the commissioner cannot fairly consider the evidence,' is too subjective and difficult to prove. Taylor proposed changing the wording to 'formed a fixed opinion prior to the meeting that is not susceptible to change preventing an impartial evaluation of the evidence and testimony presented.' He believes this would create a more measurable standard, be provable through external behavior, protect the city from lawsuits, and better protect planning commissioners by allowing them to have strong philosophies while still ensuring impartiality in decision-making. The City Attorney stated the proposed language is legally acceptable.
Council Approves First Budget Amendment for FY 2026-27, Including Roads and Water Projects
The City Council opened a public hearing for the first budget amendment of the fiscal year, concerning fiscal year 2026-27 interim budget resolution R2647. The amendment includes three capital projects: one for roads to cover increased pricing and finish funding, and two for secondary water projects to begin work. No members of the public appeared for the hearing, which was then closed. The council subsequently voted to approve the amendment.
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