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City Council Regular Meeting
Published: Jul 7, 2026
City Council Welcomes New Employees and Discusses RTA Staffing and Funding
The City Council meeting began with introductions of new employees: Scott Simonin, the new controller in the Finance Department, who comes with 15 years of public accounting and 12 years of private accounting experience, and Jenny Pritzen, the new water quality and conservation specialist in the Water Resources Division, who has a background in environmental programs management and teaching. Avery Globe was also introduced as the new administrative assistant in the Planning Department, with nearly 10 years of experience in real estate and education. The council also discussed the selection of a company, GMP consultants, to help find an executive director for the RTA, and a polling firm to understand funding options for the RTA.
Citizens Academy Highlights Police-Community Relations; Underfunding Concerns Raised
Councilor Swinteck shared insights from the Police Department's Citizens Academy, highlighting the passion and genuine nature of officers and the positive impact the program had on participants' views of law enforcement. Swinteck also emphasized concerns about underfunding for police and fire departments, especially given increased community events and visitor numbers. Other updates included comments about illegal parking on Burgess Creek Road, a request for a sign on a core trail bridge, an idea for incentivizing productive land use through a fee structure similar to Denver's, and feedback on the Slate Creek renaming.
Multiple Council Updates Cover RTA, Housing, Public Safety, and Development Concerns
During the council meeting, several reports were given. Councilor Dixon provided an update on the RTA, including the selection of an executive director search firm and a polling firm to assess funding options, with a decision on going to ballot expected by August 25th. Councilor Gary discussed the Slate Creek Steering Committee's progress, including its purpose statement and principles. Councilor Swinteck shared information about the police department's Citizens Academy, concerns about underfunding of police and fire, and ideas for incentivizing productive land use. Councilor Dixon also raised concerns about the Stagecoach Mountain Ranch development regarding traffic, water usage, and employee calculations. The council also received an update on the Howlson Hill youth facility proposal, with survey results showing strong community support.
Rezoning Request for Hilltop Property Denied Due to Neighborhood Character Concerns
Councilor Dixon raised concerns about the proposed rezoning of lot one, Hilltop Mobile Home Replat, from MH to RN2. She questioned the compatibility of RN2 zoning with the existing neighborhood character, citing the potential for larger homes and an ADU. She noted that the MH zone allows for a maximum of 2,500 sq ft dwelling, while RN2 has a 40 ft height limit and allows for potentially larger footprints. Neighboring properties within the PUD have lower height limits. The applicant, Chris McKee, stated his intent was to build a reasonable, well-designed home with an ADU for long-term family ownership, not to subdivide the lot. However, concerns were raised by neighbors and council members about the potential for future owners to build larger structures and the incompatibility with the established neighborhood character. The Planning Commission had a split vote on the matter. The council ultimately denied the rezoning request.
Slate Creek Neighborhood Development Plan Progresses with Purpose Statement and Principles
Councilor Gary reported on the Slate Creek Steering Committee meeting, where key decisions included a purpose statement: 'Together, we will create a path for the Slate Creek neighborhood by providing homes for our community, prioritizing affordability, feasibility, and community support.' Principles for decision-making were also established, focusing on houses for the community, affordability, community-driven processes, diverse housing options, being part of a bigger solution, and being welcoming and inclusive. Roles and responsibilities for the housing authority, steering committee, council, and board of county commissioners were discussed, along with a project roadmap aiming for a November 27th ballot initiative, with a possibility of June. The YVHA board decided not to move forward with a November 26th ballot initiative due to insufficient time to file a petition. The committee also discussed scenario planning from Jackson Hole's development experiences to understand trade-offs related to cost per unit, water usage, and transportation.
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