Fruit Heights public meetings in 2024

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The Fruit Heights City Council is holding a Holiday Dinner on December 3, 2024, for council members, planning commission members, and city staff. No regular business will be conducted at this meeting. The next regularly scheduled city council meeting will be on January 7, 2025.

• Holiday dinner for council, planning commission, and staff — no official business
• Next regular meeting set for January 7, 2025

Planning Commission Agenda & Minutes

This meeting was canceled. The next scheduled meeting is January 28, 2025.

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The Fruit Heights City Council will discuss culinary water rates for January 2025 and a consolidated fee schedule covering building, business, and impact fees. They will also consider a proposed three-year extension of the recycling contract with Robinson Waste at $3 per can per month, and vote on approving the 2025 meeting schedule and October 15 meeting minutes.

• Discussion of culinary water rates for January 2025 (Agenda 5.1)
• Proposed 3-year extension of recycling contract with Robinson Waste at $3 per can per month
• Review and possible adoption of consolidated fee schedule (building permits, business licenses, impact fees, etc.)
• Action item to approve/deny 2025 City Council and Planning Commission meeting schedules (Agenda 6.1)
• Approval of October 15, 2024 City Council minutes (Agenda 6.2)

Planning Commission Agenda & Minutes

The Fruit Heights Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider the swimming pool ordinance (Title 10 Chapter 11 section 13). The commission will also review and approve minutes from September 24, hear commissioner and staff reports, and conduct a closed meeting as authorized by Utah Code. No other substantive business items are listed.

• Public Hearing on Swimming Pools Ordinance (Title 10 Chapter 11 section 13)
• Review and approve minutes of September 24, 2024
• Closed meeting per Utah Code Title 52 Chapter 4
• Commissioner and staff reports on city projects and events
• Upcoming meeting: November 19, 2024

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The Fruit Heights City Council will hold a regular meeting on October 15, 2024. They will discuss culinary water rates for January 2025 and a consolidated fee schedule, as well as the May 6 landslide and Rock Loft development. An action item includes approving or denying a bid for the well house pump rebuild. The agenda also includes presentations from the Veterans Memorial Committee, YCC, and Davis County Sheriff's Office.

• Discussion of culinary water rates for January 2025 and consolidated fee schedule
• Update on May 6 landslide and Rock Loft development
• Action to approve/deny bid for well house pump rebuild
• Presentation of Davis County Sheriff's quarterly statistics (337 citations, 271 speeding)
• Recognition of Veterans Memorial Committee

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The City Council will consider an ordinance regarding the keeping of chickens in single-family residential zones R-1-10 and R-1-12. Members will also discuss a landslide and rock loft development, the election process, and a residential chicken conditional use application.

• Ordinance Title 10 Chapter 11 Section 23 regarding chickens in R-1-10 and R-1-12 zones
• Residential Chicken Conditional Use Application
• Discussion on landslide and rock loft development
• Discussion on election process
• Review of September 3 and September 17, 2024, City Council minutes

Planning Commission Agenda & Minutes

The Planning Commission is meeting to discuss pool ordinances, residential chicken regulations, and areas for the R-1-6 zone in the general plan. The meeting includes a review of the August 27, 2024, minutes.

• Discussion of Pool Ordinances
• Review of 7A-03-040 regarding chickens in R-1-10 and R-1-12 residential zones
• Proposed $25.00 one-time fee for Residential Chicken Conditional Use Permits
• Discussion of R-1-6 Zone areas in the general plan
• Review and approval of August 27, 2024, meeting minutes

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The Fruit Heights City Council will hold a regular meeting on September 17, 2024, to discuss a landslide and development at Rock Loft, consider appointing Shelley Bodily as a Planning Commissioner, and approve the minutes from the September 3 meeting. Presentations include the YCC Report and Farmington Fire Report. The council may also enter closed session for legal matters.

• Discussion of landslide and Rock Loft development (5.1)
• Consent to appoint Shelley Bodily as Planning Commissioner (5.3 and 6.1)
• Approve September 3, 2024, City Council minutes (6.2)
• YCC Report and Farmington Fire Report presentations (4)
• Calendar items: CCC Dinner/Training Sept 19, Planning Commission Sept 24, City Council Oct 1 (8)

The Fruit Heights City Council unanimously approved the appointment of Shelley Bodily as a Planning Commissioner. The council also voted to table the approval of the September 3, 2024, meeting minutes to revisit a public comment. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included reports and discussions on development issues.

• Approved appointment of Shelley Bodily as Planning Commissioner (unanimous)
• Tabled approval of September 3, 2024, City Council minutes (unanimous)

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The Fruit Heights City Council will discuss updating personnel policies, culinary water rates, election procedures, and a swimming pool setback change, then vote on approving the updated policies and awarding the Orchard Drive storm drain project bid.

• Discussion on reducing swimming pool setback from interior property line to 3-5 feet
• Discussion and vote on personnel policy updates to comply with state law (FMLA, Tier 2 retirement, tuition aid, confined spaces)
• Discussion on setting January 2025 culinary water rates
• Discussion on election process
• Vote to award contract for Orchard Drive storm drain project

The Fruit Heights City Council unanimously approved updates to the city personnel policies and awarded the Orchard Drive storm drain project to Regency Excavation. The council also discussed pool setback changes, water rate increases, and the election process, but took no formal action on these items.

• Approved updates to Fruit Heights City Personnel Policies (unanimous)
• Awarded Orchard Drive storm drain project to Regency Excavation (unanimous)
• Approved August 20, 2024 City Council minutes (unanimous)

Planning Commission Agenda & Minutes

The Planning Commission will review and discuss potential amendments to pool ordinances, chicken ordinances, and the delineation of areas zoned R-1-6. They will also consider approving the minutes from the July 30, 2024 meeting and hold a swearing-in ceremony for a new member.

• Discussion of pool ordinances
• Discussion of chicken ordinances
• Discussion of areas for R-1-6 Zone
• Approval of July 30, 2024 meeting minutes
• Swearing-in ceremony for Shelley Bodily

The Planning Commission discussed changing the pool setback from 8 feet to 5 or 3 feet but was split, so they voted to ask the City Council for direction before proceeding. They also requested a clean draft of the chicken ordinance for review and discussed areas for a new R-1-6 zone, with staff to map them for an open house. The minutes from July 30, 2024, were approved unanimously.

• Approved July 30, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved motion to have staff ask City Council about changing pool setback to 3 or 5 feet (unanimous)
• Requested clean draft of chicken ordinance for further review
• Discussed R-1-6 zone areas; staff to map and present at open house

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The Fruit Heights City Council will discuss and possibly vote on a subrecipient agreement with Davis County for $126,000 in CDBG funds to make ADA improvements at the City Building, an easement with Rocky Mountain Power along Green Road, and updates to the city's personnel policies. The council will also consider the 2024 Storm Water Management Plan and discuss the recycle program. Public comment is open.

• Vote on Davis County Subrecipient Agreement for $126,000 in CDBG funds for ADA improvements at City Building
• Vote on Rocky Mountain Power Easement at 1200 E Green Road (amount to be determined)
• Vote on 2024 Storm Water Management Plan (Permit # UTR090008)
• Vote on updates to Personnel Policies (FMLA, Tier 2 Retirement, Tuition Aid, Confined Spaces)
• Discussion of Recycle Program and Founders Day Celebration on August 24

The Fruit Heights City Council unanimously approved the Davis County Subrecipient Agreement for a $126,000 CDBG grant, a $1,500 Rocky Mountain Power easement, and the 2024 Storm Water Management Plan. They also tabled updates to the personnel policy for further discussion.

• Approved Davis County Subrecipient Agreement for CDBG grant (unanimous)
• Approved Rocky Mountain Easement at 1200 E Green Road for $1,500 (unanimous)
• Approved 2024 Storm Water Management Plan (unanimous)
• Approved minutes for July 16 and August 6, 2024 (unanimous)
• Tabled updates to the Fruit Heights City Personnel Policy (unanimous)

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The Fruit Heights City Council will hold a public hearing on a proposed property tax rate increase from 0.001529 to 0.001789, which would raise budgeted property tax revenue by 17.09% over last year. Following the hearing, the council will consider adopting Resolution 2024-010 to approve the fiscal year 2025 operational budget with the increased rate. For a residence valued at $737,000, the annual tax would increase by $105.39 to $725.17.

• Public hearing on Truth in Taxation for proposed tax rate increase to 0.001789
• Adoption of Resolution 2024-010 for FY2025 operational budget
• Proposed property tax increase of 17.09% over last year (excluding new growth)
• Tax on a $737,000 residence would increase by $105.39 per year
• Tax on a $737,000 business would increase by $191.62 per year

The Fruit Heights City Council held a Truth in Taxation hearing and then unanimously approved Resolution 2024-010, adopting the fiscal year 2025 operational budget with a property tax rate increase from 0.001529 to 0.001789. The increase is projected to raise average resident city fees by about $100 per year. The council also discussed the need to prioritize services and rebuild city funds, and noted that a cemetery funding line item will be introduced in capital projects.

• Approved Resolution 2024-010 adopting FY2025 budget with tax rate increase to 0.001789 (unanimous)
• Opened and closed Truth in Taxation public hearing (unanimous)
• Discussed introducing cemetery as a line item in capital projects (no formal action)

Planning Commission Agenda & Minutes

The Fruit Heights Planning Commission will meet to hear a presentation on a pool ordinance and discuss potential zoning spots for R-1-6. The body will also review prior meeting minutes and existing ordinances.

• Presentation by Tyler White regarding Pool Ordinance
• Discussion on zoning spots for R-1-6
• Review and approval of May 28, 2024 minutes

The Fruit Heights Planning Commission discussed a request to reduce pool setbacks from 8 feet to 3 feet but did not approve it, directing staff to gather more information for the next meeting. They also discussed the chicken ordinance and zoning for R-1-6, with no formal action taken on either. The minutes from May 28, 2024, were unanimously approved.

• Pool setback change from 8 to 3 feet tabled for more research
• Approved May 28, 2024, meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Directed staff to present pool setback information at August 27, 2024, meeting
• Discussed chicken ordinance, no action taken
• Discussed R-1-6 zoning, no action taken

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The Fruit Heights City Council will hold a regular meeting on July 16, 2024. The main business item is discussion of the 2024-2025 budget. The council will also receive a Davis County Sheriff's report on Q2 crime statistics and hear from the Youth City Council. Upcoming events include a Truth in Taxation public hearing on August 6.

• Discussion of the 2024-2025 budget
• Davis County Sheriff Q2 crime statistics report (1,079 incidents, 410 citations)
• Youth City Council (YCC) report
• Truth in Taxation public hearing scheduled for August 6
• Consideration of June 18, 2024 meeting minutes

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The agenda for the July 2, 2024, meeting contains only a notice that the meeting has been canceled. The next regular City Council meeting is scheduled for July 16, 2024.

Planning Commission Agenda & Minutes

The scheduled June 26, 2023, meeting of the Fruit Heights City Council was canceled. No items were proposed or discussed.

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The City Council will consider a rezoning request for East Mountain Townhomes at 1357 E 650 N. The meeting also includes public hearings regarding amendments to the 2023-2024 budget and the adoption of the 2024-2025 operating budget.

• Rezoning of 1357 E 650 N from R-S-12 to R-1-6
• Public hearing for FY 2023-2024 budget amendments
• Public hearing for FY 2024-2025 operating budget adoption
• Hess Properties variance request for storm water and transportation fees

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The agenda for June 11 consists only of a notice regarding a social gathering for City Council members and staff. No legislative items or public hearings are listed for this date. The next regular meeting is scheduled for June 26, 2024.

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The City Council will consider a rezoning request for 1357 E 650 N to create East Mountain Townhomes. The meeting also includes discussions on the recycling program and the city budget. Presentations are scheduled regarding utility fees and a pool ordinance.

• Rezoning of 1357 E 650 N from R-S-12 to R-1-6 (East Mountain Townhomes)
• Discussion of the recycling program
• Budget discussion
• Presentation regarding Abrams Way utility fees
• Presentation regarding a Pool Ordinance

Planning Commission Agenda & Minutes

The Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing regarding a rezoning request for a property at 1357 E 650 N. The body will also discuss survey questions related to backyard chickens.

• Public hearing: Rezone from R-S-12 to R-1-6 at 1357 E 650 N (East Mountain Townhomes)
• Discussion on backyard chicken survey questions
• Public comment from Tyler White regarding Pool Ordinance

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The Fruit Heights City Council is holding a regular meeting with several business items, including a proposed contract for police services from Farmington City, a CDBG subrecipient agreement for ADA improvements to the city building, and the purchase of a new parks mower. The council will also review municipal code changes for public utilities and hear reports from the Youth City Council and Farmington Fire.

• Proposal from Farmington Police to provide police services to Fruit Heights, with a fee structure based on incident ratios and an example annual cost of $287,602
• CDBG subrecipient agreement with Davis County for $126,000 to fund ADA improvements (doors, ramps, landings) at the Fruit Heights City Building
• Municipal Code 2024-003 Title 9A Public Utilities
• Purchasing of a new Parks Mower
• Youth City Council taking oath of office

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The Fruit Heights City Council will hold public hearings on the municipal utilities code (Title 9A) and the tentative FY 2024-2025 budget, and will consider updates to codes on swimming pools, a new R-1-6 zone, state legislation requirements, public works standards, law enforcement contracts, and chickens. The meeting includes routine items like public comment, reports, and possible closed session.

• Public hearing on Municipal Code 2024-003 Title 9A Public Utilities
• Public hearing on Tentative Budget FY 2024-2025
• Municipal Code 2024-005 update to Title 10 Swimming Pools
• Municipal Code 2024-006 New Zone R-1-6
• Law Enforcement Contracts

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The Fruit Heights City Council will hold a work session on May 7, 2024, at 6:00 PM at City Hall. The agenda contains only procedural information, such as meeting logistics and accommodation notices, with no specific items listed for discussion or decision.

• Work session at 6:00 PM on May 7, 2024
• Location: Fruit Heights City Hall, 910 South Mountain Road
• Meeting will be streamed on the city's YouTube channel

Planning Commission Agenda & Minutes

The Planning Commission is meeting to consider updates to the municipal code and public work standards. The body will discuss new zoning for higher density housing and updated rules for swimming pools and chickens.

• Proposed Municipal Code Title 10 New Zone R-1-6 for small lot, higher density residential development
• Update to Municipal Code Title 10 Swimming Pool Ordinance
• Update to Municipal Code Title 7A Chicken Ordinance
• Periodical update to Public Work Standards (last updated 2018)
• Review of a Conditional Use Permit

Planning Commission Agenda & Minutes

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on updates to the swimming pool ordinance, public work standards, and the creation of a new R-6 zone. The body will also consider a conditional use permit for a new emergency water well.

• Conditional use permit for Weber Basin Water Conservancy District to build a new well at 1347 East Green Road
• Public hearing for Municipal Code Title 10 swimming pool ordinance updates
• Public hearing for updates to Public Work Standards
• Public hearing for Municipal Code Title 10 new zone R-6
• Discussion of Municipal Code Title 7A chicken ordinance

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The Fruit Heights City Council will hold a regular meeting to discuss the tentative FY2024-2025 budget, potential changes to the R-6 zone, and updates to the chicken ordinance and municipal code. They will also consider an amendment to the Law Enforcement Services Agreement and accept minutes from the April 9 meeting. The meeting includes public comment and standard procedural items.

• Discussion on tentative FY2024-2025 budget with projected revenues of $3,630,469 and expenditures of $3,526,573
• Discussion on R-6 zone
• Discussion on Municipal Code Title 7A Chicken Ordinance
• Municipal Code Title 11A update for new state legislation requirements
• Amendment to Law Enforcement Services Agreement (tabled item)

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The Fruit Heights City Council is holding a cottage meeting on April 16, 2024, at 6 pm at City Hall to discuss drafting a chicken ordinance. This is an open discussion with all residents to help shape the ordinance.

• Discussion to draft a chicken ordinance

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The Fruit Heights City Council will hold a regular meeting with public hearings on three ordinances (government code, rental policy, and stormwater/drainage) and consider a rezoning request for the East Mountain Townhomes project at 1357 E 650 N. They will also swear in a new city manager and discuss tabled items including a municipal code update and law enforcement services agreement amendment.

• Rezone from R-S-12 to R-3 at 1357 E 650 N (East Mountain Townhomes)
• Public hearing on Ordinance 2024-002 (Title 2A Government)
• Public hearing on Ordinance 2024-003 (Rental Policy)
• Public hearing on Ordinance 2024-004 (Stormwater and Drainage)
• Swearing in Darren Frandsen as City Manager

Planning Commission Agenda & Minutes

The Planning Commission will conduct public hearings regarding updates to rules for keeping chickens and rabbits in single-family residential zones. The body will also consider a rezoning request for a property at 1357 E 650 N.

• Public hearing to update Title 10 regarding chickens and/or rabbits in single-family residential zones
• Public hearing for rezoning from R-S-12 to R-3 at 1357 E 650 N (East Mountain Townhomes)
• Review of preliminary plat checklist

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The Fruit Heights City Council will hold a regular meeting on March 19, 2024, to consider several business items, including appointing Darren Frandsen as city manager, discussing a veterans memorial project, amending a law enforcement services agreement, awarding a bid for the 1800 East Improvements Project, and approving an interlocal agreement with Farmington City for that project. The agenda also includes a municipal code update, public comment periods, and routine consent items. The meeting is open to the public and will be streamed on YouTube.

• Appoint Darren Frandsen as Fruit Heights City Manager
• Award bid for the 1800 East Improvements Project
• Resolution 2024-007: Interlocal Agreement with Farmington City for 1800 East Improvements Project
• Amendment to Law Enforcement Services Agreement
• Veterans Memorial project presentation (proposed central rock cost $3,300; optional name rocks ~$2,800 each)

Planning Commission Agenda & Minutes

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for February 27, 2024, has been canceled. No items were decided or discussed.

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The Fruit Heights City Council meeting scheduled for March 5, 2024, has been canceled. The next regular city council meeting will be held on March 19, 2024, at 7:00 PM. This agenda contains no items for discussion or decision.

• Regular meeting of March 5, 2024 canceled
• Next regular meeting scheduled for March 19, 2024 at 7:00 PM

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The Fruit Heights City Council will hold a work session to review its strategic plan and set goals for 2024. The agenda includes assigning council member oversight areas and discussing specific objectives for communication, fiscal responsibility, infrastructure, community, planning, and safety. No formal votes or public hearings are scheduled.

• Apply for $1M in grants, expecting at least $500K/year
• Apply for 3rd quarter cent grant for the 1800 E road project
• Find ways to trim or reallocate 7% from previous budgets
• Finalize Mountain bike trails and 1800 E road plan
• Review fire and police contracts

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The Fruit Heights City Council will hold a regular meeting on February 20, 2024, at 6:00 PM at City Hall. They will receive state-required stormwater training, consider awarding a bid for fiber equipment for the city building, and discuss an update to Municipal Code Title 11A to meet new state legislation. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes, appointments, and reports.

• Award bid for fiber equipment for city building (proposal from Intuitive IT Solutions includes server cabinet, fiber splicing, battery backups, and optional switch upgrades)
• Municipal Code Title 11A update for new state legislation requirements
• Stormwater training required by the state (presented by Ted Parry and Zac Bruk)
• Appointments to boards, committees, and commissions
• Approval of minutes from February 6, 2024

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The Fruit Heights City Council will hold a regular meeting with a public hearing on a budget amendment for the 1800 waterline project, consider an ordinance updating subdivision regulations for new state law, and vote on a CDBG grant application and a bid for fiber equipment for the city building. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes, appointments, and reports.

• Public hearing on Resolution 2024-005 amending the 2023-2024 budget for the 1800 waterline project
• Ordinance 2024-002 updating Municipal Code Title 11A for new state legislation
• Resolution 2024-006 for CDBG grant application of $250,000 for ADA improvements to city building entrance
• Award bid for fiber equipment for city building (quotes from Intuitive IT Solutions $11,872.94 and Americom Technology $16,645.00)
• Consent calendar and approval of minutes from January 16 and 23, 2024

Planning Commission Agenda & Minutes

The Planning Commission is meeting to discuss and potentially approve an update to the Municipal Code Title 11A Subdivision regulations. If approved, the commission will provide a recommendation for final approval by the City Council.

• Discussion and potential approval of Municipal Code Title 11A Subdivision update

Planning Commission Agenda & Minutes

The Planning Commission is meeting to discuss updates to Municipal Code Title 11A regarding subdivision regulations to meet new state legislation requirements. The body will also conduct a swearing-in ceremony for Heidi Murdock.

• Public Hearing: Municipal Code Title 11A Subdivision update for new state legislation requirements
• Swearing in Ceremony for Heidi Murdock
• Review and approval of October 24, 2023 meeting minutes

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The Fruit Heights City Council will hold a regular meeting to discuss and set goals for 2024, review the strategic plan, and discuss expectations between the mayor and council. The agenda includes appointments to the Planning Commission, a review of 2023, and discussion of various oversight areas. The meeting is largely a working session focused on planning and team-building, with no public hearings or major financial decisions listed.

• Appoint Planning Commission Chair and District #3 member
• Review 2023 year in review and set 2024 goals
• Discuss expectations for Darren Frandsen to become City Manager
• Review strategic initiatives: communication, fiscal responsibility, infrastructure, community, planning, safety
• Discussion of capital project five-year plan and equipment purchases

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The Fruit Heights City Council will hold a regular meeting with four public hearings: updates to the culinary water impact fee facilities plan, culinary water rates, a municipal code update for Title 8A (cemetery, streets, etc.), and the consolidated fee schedule. The council will also consider the December 2023 check register, approve minutes from January 2, 2024, and appoint a Planning Commission member for District #3. The agenda includes routine items and reports.

• Public hearing on update to culinary water impact fee facilities plan
• Public hearing on update to culinary water rates
• Public hearing on municipal code Title 8A update (cemetery, streets, flood control, permits)
• Public hearing on update to consolidated fee schedule (includes water impact fee $4,558.20, storm water impact fee $1,683.72, park impact fee $1,115.00)
• Appointment of Planning Commission member for District #3

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The Fruit Heights City Council will hold a regular meeting with a swearing-in ceremony for new members and a farewell to a departing member. They will consider a resolution appointing a representative to the Wasatch Integrated Waste Management District and approve the 2024 meeting schedule. The consent calendar includes the November 2023 check register and financials, and minutes from prior meetings will be reviewed.

• Resolution 2024-001 appointing a member to the Wasatch Integrated Waste Management District
• Approval of City Council and Planning Commission 2024 schedule
• Swearing in of Gary Anderson, Mark Cottrell, and Eileen Moss
• Farewell to City Council Member Diane Anderson
• Consent calendar: November 2023 check register and financials