Fruit Heights public meetings in 2023

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The Fruit Heights City Council will hold a special meeting to certify the 2023 General Elections. The agenda also includes a public open session and the review of prior meeting minutes.

• Canvassing the 2023 General Elections

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The Fruit Heights City Council will hold a special meeting to certify the 2023 municipal general election results and discuss a subscription to Civic Review software for building inspections and business licensing. The meeting also includes routine items such as approving minutes and receiving reports.

• Canvassing the 2023 General Election results
• Civic Review software subscription: $5,400/year plus $1,500/year inspection add-on and $2,000 setup fee
• Approval of November 7, 2023 City Council meeting minutes

Planning Commission Agenda & Minutes

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for November 14, 2023, has been canceled.

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The Fruit Heights City Council will hold public hearings on two ordinances: one to vacate an unimproved portion of Grandison Court in the Rock Loft Subdivision, and another to amend the municipal code Title 7A on health, safety, and welfare. The council will also discuss a proposed recycling mandate from Wasatch Integrated Waste Management District and a Hillside Trail System expansion. Consent items include the check register and September financials.

• Public hearing and ordinance to vacate portion of Grandison Court
• Public hearing and ordinance to amend Title 7A Health, Safety and Welfare code
• Discussion of Wasatch Integrated recycling mandate proposal
• Discussion of Hillside Trail System Expansion
• Consent calendar: check register for Sept/Oct 2023 and September financials

Planning Commission Agenda & Minutes

The Fruit Heights Planning Commission will consider an amendment to Phase 1A of the Rockloft Ridge development, along with approving minutes from the August 22, 2023 meeting. The agenda also includes public comments, reports, and a scheduled closed meeting. The meeting is open to the public and streamed on YouTube.

• Review/discuss/approve/deny amendment to Phase 1A of Rockloft Ridge
• Approve minutes from August 22, 2023 meeting
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes on non-agenda items
• Next meeting scheduled for November 14, 2023

City Council Agendas & Minutes

This meeting was canceled, so no decisions or discussions took place. The agenda is only a notice of cancellation.

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The Fruit Heights City Council will hold a public hearing and consider approving Ordinance 2023-04, which amends the municipal code's Title 6A Business Regulations. The update covers business licensing, fees, inspections, and related provisions. The meeting also includes routine items like minutes approval and reports.

• Public hearing and vote on Ordinance 2023-04 amending Title 6A Business Regulations
• Business license renewal penalties: 50% after Jan 31, 75% after Feb, 100% after Mar 31
• Home occupation businesses exempt from license fees unless offsite impact is material
• Property owners associations must register annually with a fee
• Approval of September 19, 2023, City Council meeting minutes

Planning Commission Agenda & Minutes

The Fruit Heights City Planning Commission meeting scheduled for September 26, 2023, has been canceled. The next regular meeting will be held on October 24, 2023, at 7:00 PM. This agenda contains no items for discussion or decision.

• September 26, 2023 meeting canceled
• Next meeting: October 24, 2023 at 7:00 PM

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The Fruit Heights City Council will consider accepting a proposal from Zions Public Finance for a culinary water rate study and impact fee analysis, continue discussing road safety initiatives, and vote on an ordinance to annex a 12.6-acre parcel. The meeting also includes public comment, consent calendar items, and reports.

• Consider proposal from Zions Public Finance for culinary water rate study and impact fee analysis (fee not specified)
• Continued discussion of road safety initiatives, including speed limit and stop sign data
• Annexation Ordinance 2023-002 B for Parcel #11-120-0006 (12.623 acres, zoned R-1-12)
• Consent calendar: city expenditures and August 2023 financial report
• Public comment period (3-minute limit)

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The Fruit Heights City Council is meeting to discuss and potentially approve several items, including a municipal code update, a water capital facilities plan, and subdivision proposals. The agenda also includes presentations from the Farmington Fire Department and the swearing-in of the Youth City Council. The water plan identifies needed infrastructure projects totaling over $13 million, with some costs potentially covered by impact fees.

• Review/discuss/approve/deny Water Capital Facilities Plan (estimated $13.27M in projects)
• Review/discuss/approve/deny Rock Loft Ridge Estates Phase 3
• Review/discuss/approve/deny Subdivision Lot Amendment for Fairway Cove Subdivision First Amended
• Review/discuss/approve/deny MOU Supporting Behavioral Health Services
• Discuss regional cooperation for affordable housing

The City Council approved a residential phase and a subdivision lot amendment. It also approved an MOU for behavioral health services with a condition regarding funding sources. The council discussed a Water Capital Facilities Plan and municipal code updates.

• Approved Rock Lofi Ridge Estates Phase 3 with condition that no building permits be issued until connections to 1800 E are finished (Unanimous)
• Approved subdivision lot amendment for Fairway Cove subdivision first amended (Unanimous)
• Approved MOU supporting Behavioral Health Services with condition that citizens raise funds to avoid using 2024 tax dollars (Unanimous)
• Approved August 1, 2023 meeting minutes with corrections (Unanimous)

Planning Commission Agenda & Minutes

The Fruit Heights Planning Commission will hold its regular meeting on August 22, 2023, to review and potentially approve a subdivision lot amendment for Fairway Cove and reconsider a tabled preliminary plat for Pine Ridge Estates. The agenda also includes annual training, approval of previous minutes, and public comments. The meeting is open to the public and streamed on YouTube.

• Review/discuss/approve/deny subdivision lot amendment for Fairway Cove Subdivision First Amended
• Reconsider tabled item: discuss/approve/deny preliminary plat for Pine Ridge Estates Subdivision (25.96 acres, 28 lots, 6 parcels)
• New Planning Commissioner taking Oath of Office (Clark Moss and Justin Wright)
• Annual training on general powers and duties
• Public comments (3-minute limit) on non-agenda items

The Planning Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the June 27, 2023, meeting. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved June 27, 2023, minutes (Unanimous)

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The Fruit Heights City Council will review and possibly approve a sidewalk project for Rock Loft Ridge and award bids for the 2023 Street Maintenance Projects. The city engineer recommends awarding the contract to Staker Parson Companies for $873,296.23, despite a lower bid from Advanced Paving & Construction, citing efficiency and cost savings. The council will also hear public comments, including a road safety concern, and approve minutes and financial reports.

• Award street maintenance contract to Staker Parson Companies for $873,296.23 (rebuild Raymond Road, overlay Terrace Drive, Estate Way, Nicholls Road, chip/seal)
• Review/approve/deny sidewalk for Rock Loft Ridge
• Public comment by Jacob Browning on road safety
• Approve minutes from June 15 and June 20, 2023
• Consent calendar: city expenditures and June financial report

The City Council unanimously approved a street maintenance contract with Staker Parsons and authorized a deviation from city standards to allow sidewalks on only one side of the road at Rock Loft Ridge Estates. The council also approved minutes from June 15 and June 20, 2023.

• Approved sidewalk change for Rock Loft Ridge Estates to allow one side only (unanimous)
• Awarded street maintenance contract to Staker Parsons (unanimous)
• Approved June 15, 2023 minutes as corrected (unanimous)
• Approved June 20, 2023 minutes as corrected (unanimous)

Planning Commission Agenda & Minutes

The Fruit Heights Planning Commission's regular meeting scheduled for July 25, 2023, has been canceled. The next regular meeting is set for August 22, 2023, at 7:00 PM. No items were discussed or decided at this meeting.

• Meeting canceled for July 25, 2023
• Next meeting scheduled for August 22, 2023 at 7:00 PM

Planning Commission Agenda & Minutes

The Fruit Heights Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting on June 27, 2023, to review the preliminary plat for the Pine Ridge Estates subdivision, a 25.96-acre project with 28 lots and 6 parcels. The commission will also receive an update on land use legislation and approve minutes from the March 28 meeting.

• Review of Barker Property Preliminary Plat
• Update on land use legislation by Jeff Oyler
• Approval of meeting minutes from March 28, 2023
• Pine Ridge Estates: 28 lots, 6 parcels, 25.96 acres, parcel numbers 11-117-0104, 11-117-0092, 11-117-0093

The Planning Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the March 28, 2023, meeting following some discussion and amendments. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved March 28, 2023, minutes (unanimous)

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The City Council approved the budget and certified tax rate for the 2023-2024 fiscal year. Additionally, the council approved a final plat for a residential development phase. The June 6, 2023, meeting minutes were also approved with changes.

• Approved Resolution 2023-06 Adopting the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Budget and Certified Tax Rate
• Approved Phase 2A Final Plat for Rock Loft Ridge Estates subject to development agreement completion
• Approved June 6, 2023, minutes with discussed changes

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The Fruit Heights City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss, approve, or deny the condemnation of Haights Creek property. The agenda includes public comments, a potential closed meeting, and standard procedural items. No other substantive business is listed.

• Discuss/Approve/Deny condemnation of Haights Creek property
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes on non-agenda items
• Closed meeting authorized under Utah Code Title 52, Chapter 4

The City Council approved Resolution 2023-07 to offer condemnation of .181 acres for the continuation of 1800 East. The agreement includes specific terms for road sleeving and the Green Street Reservoir.

• Approved Resolution 2023-07 offering condemnation with a delay to allow a developer to place two sleeves under the road (5-0)
• Approved a 10-year term for Green Street Reservoir at $100 a year with an option to renew for another 10 years (5-0)
• Approved negating the current ordinance/law charging Haights Creek $1,000 a month for the property (5-0)
• Approved waiving City rights to claims against Haights Creek for past line mismarking costs (5-0)

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The City Council approved amendments to the 2022-2023 budget and established a new fee schedule for Accessory Dwelling Units. The FY24 final budget was discussed but not voted upon as final numbers were unavailable. Minutes from May 16 and May 18, 2023, were also approved.

• Approved 2022-2023 Budget Amendments (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution NO. 2023-05 Amending the 2022-2023 Budget (Roll call vote)
• Approved Accessory Dwelling Unit Fee Schedule: $150 one-time fee and $20 annual fee (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved May 16, 2023 minutes as amended (Unanimous)
• Approved May 18, 2023 minutes (Unanimous)
• Tabled FY24 Final Budget approval pending final numbers
• Approved motion to enter closed meeting to discuss pending litigation and property (Unanimous)

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The Fruit Heights City Council will review and possibly approve the tentative fiscal year 2023/2024 budget and the Rock Loft Ridge Estates Phase 2B project. The meeting also includes a youth city council report, public comments, and approval of past meeting minutes. A closed meeting is scheduled under Utah Code.

• Review/discuss/approve/deny FY 2023/2024 tentative budget
• Review/discuss/approve/deny Rock Loft Ridge Estates Phase 2B
• Youth City Council report
• Approve minutes from July 19, 2022, April 11, 2023, and April 25, 2023
• Closed meeting pursuant to Utah Code Title 52, Chapter 4

The City Council unanimously approved an interlocal cooperation agreement with Davis County. This agreement allows the city to receive federal community development block grants for fiscal years 2024, 2025, and 2026.

• Approved Resolution 2023-02 regarding the Community Development Block Grant Program (unanimous)

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The Fruit Heights City Council will discuss and potentially approve the use of City Hall as a polling location for the 2023 elections, and review the proposed Fiscal Year 2023-2024 budget. The agenda also includes routine items like approving minutes, check registers, and budget reports, plus follow-ups on police and fire contracts and an animal control report.

• Review/discuss/approve/deny use of City Hall as polling location
• Discuss FY2023-2024 budget with proposed revenues of $3,546,700
• Approve monthly check registers for March and April 2023
• Approve monthly budget report for March 2023
• Follow-up on police and fire contracts

The City Council met to receive staff reports and training on variance conditions. No ordinances were passed or contracts approved during the session. The meeting focused on updates regarding animal control, public works, and youth activities.

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The City Council unanimously approved the tentative fiscal year 2023-2024 budget, with plans for further revisions before final adoption. They also approved the Rock Loft Ridge Estates Phase 2B subdivision (2 lots on Mountain Road) and minutes from three prior meetings. No public comments or hearings were held.

• Approved FY 2023-2024 tentative budget (unanimous)
• Approved Rock Loft Ridge Estates Phase 2B subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved July 19, 2022 minutes as amended (unanimous)
• Approved April 11, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved April 25, 2023 minutes (unanimous)

Planning Commission Agenda & Minutes

The Fruit Heights Planning Commission meeting scheduled for April 25, 2023, has been canceled. The next regular meeting will be held on May 23, 2023, at 7:00 PM. No items were discussed or decided at this meeting.

• Meeting canceled for April 25, 2023
• Next meeting scheduled for May 23, 2023 at 7:00 PM

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The City Council appointed Jacob Smith as City Manager and Eileen Moss as Interim City Recorder. The council also approved the 2023 Firework and Open Fire Ordinance after amending the effective date to 2023.

• Appointed Eileen Moss as Interim City Recorder (Unanimous)
• Appointed Jacob Smith as City Manager (Unanimous)
• Approved 2023 Firework and Open Fire Ordinance with amended effective date (Unanimous)

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The City Council approved the Fruit Heights City General Plan despite opposition regarding a proposed trail. The council also approved a price increase for waste services and tabled a zoning request for a townhome development.

• Approved Fruit Heights City General Plan (3-1)
• Tabled discussion on East Mountain Townhomes zoning/density request (3-1)
• Approved Robinson Waste price increase for FY 2023-2024 (Unanimous)
• Approved March 7, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved March 21, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The Fruit Heights City Council is holding a closed meeting to discuss hiring a new city manager before the current one, Brandon Green, retires. The meeting is closed to the public under Utah Code Title 52, Chapter 4. No other business is listed on the agenda.

• Closed meeting to discuss hiring a new city manager
• Current city manager Brandon Green to retire
• Meeting at 910 S Mountain Road, Fruit Heights, UT

Planning Commission Agenda & Minutes

The Fruit Heights Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to receive comments on the city's draft General Plan before making a recommendation to the City Council. The commission will also review a request to reconsider the density of the East Mountain Townhomes and discuss a recommendation on the 2023 General Plan.

• Public hearing on the 2023 General Plan (Fruit Heights Forward)
• Request by Joe Christensen for reconsideration of East Mountain Townhome density
• Review and discuss positive or negative recommendation of the 2023 General Plan to City Council

The Planning Commission approved the updated General Plan with an added statement clarifying that the plan is a guideline reflecting current housing shortage pressures. A request for townhome density reconsideration was referred to the City Council for appeal.

• Approved updated General Plan with added language regarding housing shortage and open space priorities (3-2)
• Referred Joe Christensen's request for 8 townhomes to the City Council for appeal

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The Fruit Heights City Council will review and discuss the final revisions to the General Plan and the Moderate-Income Housing Plan, which includes strategies to increase housing affordability. They will also consider approving an appraisal of real property at approximately 265 S 1800 E and set the 2023 caucus meeting date. Public comments are limited to items not on the agenda, and no action will be taken on non-agenda items.

• Review and discuss final General Plan and Moderate-Income Housing Plan revisions
• Request to approve appraisal of real property at approximately 265 S 1800 E
• Approve 2023 caucus meeting election date (recommended May 18, 2023)
• Moderate-Income Housing Plan includes strategies: rezone for densities, ADUs, higher density zoning, zoning incentives, impact fee waivers
• Potential higher density sites include Christensen, Manning, Edgington, Butcher, golf course, and Ward properties

The City Council unanimously approved May 18, 2023, as the date for the 2023 Caucus Meeting. Council members discussed strategies for the Moderate-Income Housing Plan and General Plan revisions. The council also voted to table the approval of the March 7, 2023, meeting minutes.

• Approved May 18, 2023 as the 2023 Caucus Meeting Election Date (Unanimous)
• Tabled discussion of March 7, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved motion to enter closed meeting (Unanimous)

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The Fruit Heights City Council will review and possibly approve an annexation ordinance and Phases 2A & 2B for Rock Loft Ridge Estates, along with an interlocal agreement for 2023 municipal election services with Davis County. They will also discuss final General Plan revisions and the 2022 annual audit report. The meeting includes required Open and Public Meetings Act and Ethics training.

• Annexation ordinance for Rock Loft Ridge Estates
• Phases 2A & 2B of Rock Loft Ridge Estates
• Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for 2023 Municipal Election Services with Davis County Elections Office
• Final General Plan revisions (Fruit Heights Forward)
• 2022 Annual Audit Report

The City Council approved the annexation of Rock Loft Ridge Estates and an interlocal agreement for 2023 municipal election services. Discussion on phases 2A and 2B of the Rock Loft Ridge Estates was tabled pending a meeting with Haight’s Creek.

• Approved Annexation Ordinance 2023-002 for Rock Loft Ridge Estates (3-0)
• Tabled discussion of Rock Loft Ridge Estates phases 2A & 2B (unanimous)
• Approved Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for 2023 Municipal Election Services with Davis County Elections Office (unanimous)
• Approved February 7, 2023 City Council Meeting Minutes (unanimous)

Planning Commission Agenda & Minutes

The Fruit Heights Planning Commission will consider amending the city's ADU ordinance, review the final plat for Phase 2A & 2B of Rock Loft Ridge Estates, and review the 2023 General Plan Update. The ADU discussion follows a resident request and includes a presentation on external ADUs. The meeting is a regular session with public comment opportunities.

• Request to amend ADU ordinance, with presentation on external ADU benefits and regulations
• Final plat review for Phase 2A & 2B of Rock Loft Ridge Estates Subdivision
• Review of 2023 General Plan Update (draft titled 'Fruit Heights Forward')
• Next City Council meeting scheduled for March 28, 2023

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The Fruit Heights City Council will review the 2022 audit report and consider an annexation ordinance for Rock Loft Ridge Estates. The meeting also includes a groundbreaking ceremony for Connext, public comments, and routine approval of minutes. No other major decisions are listed.

• Review/discuss 2022 Audit Report
• Review/discuss/approve/deny Annexation Ordinance for Rock Loft Ridge Estates
• Connext Groundbreaking Ceremony
• Mayor update on Dispatch Center Consolidation
• Approval of February 7, 2023 council minutes

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The Fruit Heights City Council will review and potentially approve contracts for secondary water meter installation with TONCCO and fiber franchise agreements with CONNEXT and ALLWEST. The council will also approve meeting minutes, monthly check registers, budget reports, and animal control statistics, and discuss follow-up items including the Lincoln Hill plan and county dispatch center consolidation.

• Secondary Water Meter Installation Contract with TONCCO
• CONNEXT Fiber Franchise Agreement
• ALLWEST Fiber Franchise Agreement
• Approve monthly check registers for December 2022 and January 2023
• Approve monthly budget reports for December 2022 and January 2023

The City Council unanimously approved a water meter installation contract with Toncco. The Council also voted to table franchise agreements for CONNEXT and ALLWEST fiber until February 21, 2023, to allow the companies to coordinate construction.

• Approved Toncco secondary water meter installation contract (unanimous)
• Tabled CONNEXT and ALLWEST Fiber Franchise Agreements until February 21, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved January 17, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved December 2022 and January 2023 monthly check registers
• Approved December 2022 and January 2023 monthly budget reports

Planning Commission Agenda & Minutes

The Fruit Heights City Council meeting scheduled for January 24, 2023, was canceled because of construction in the city building. No items were discussed or decided.

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The Fruit Heights City Council will review and possibly approve an ordinance amending the official zoning map, a property trade with Haights Creek Irrigation, and a consulting agreement with Lincoln Hill Partners. The meeting also includes reports from the Youth City Council and the Davis County Mosquito Abatement Board, plus approval of minutes and consent items.

• Ordinance 2023-001 amending the Official Zoning Map
• Property trade between Fruit Heights City and Haights Creek Irrigation
• Lincoln Hill Consulting Agreement (Fides LLC DBA Lincoln Hill Partners)
• Approve monthly check register and budget report
• Reports from Youth City Council and Davis County Mosquito Abatement Board

The City Council unanimously approved rezoning 29.96 acres from A-1 to R-1-12 to allow for residential development. The council also approved a property trade with Haights Creek Irrigation and a consulting agreement with Lincoln Hill Consulting.

• Approved rezoning 29.96 acres from A-1 to R-1-12 (unanimous)
• Approved .73 acre property trade with Haights Creek Irrigation (unanimous)
• Approved Lincoln Hill Consulting Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Justin Wright and Clark Moss to Planning Commission (unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes from Aug 2, Aug 16, Sept 6, Oct 4, Oct 18, Nov 1, and Dec 6, 2022 (unanimous)