Fruit Heights public meetings in 2025

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The Fruit Heights City Council will consider certification of the 2025 general election canvass and vote on three ordinance amendments: one regulating chickens in single‑family residential zones, one setting height limits for fences, walls, and hedges, and one adopting outdoor lighting standards. The meeting also includes a review of the City Manager’s annual performance. No other actions are listed.

• Approve/Deny canvassing certification for the 2025 general election
• Approve/Deny Ordinance 2025-004 amendment to Title 10, Chapter 11, Section 23 on chickens in single‑family residential zones
• Approve/Deny Ordinance 2025-005 amendment to Title 10, Chapter 11, Section 10 on fence, wall, and hedge heights
• Approve/Deny Ordinance 2025-006 to adopt Title 10, Chapter 11, Section 24 on outdoor lighting
• City Manager annual review

The council voted 4‑1 to adopt Ordinance 2025‑004, which adds the R‑S‑12 residential zone to the existing chicken regulations. The motion to approve the canvassing of the 2025 general election was unanimously approved. No other ordinances were adopted at this meeting.

• Approved Ordinance 2025‑004 (chickens) adding R‑S‑12 zone (4‑1)
• Approved canvassing of the 2025 general election (unanimous)

Planning Commission Agenda & Minutes

The Fruit Heights Planning Commission will review and potentially approve revisions to the city's zoning code regarding outdoor lighting, fence heights, rear yard coverage, and backyard chicken keeping.

• Review and approve September 23, 2025 minutes
• Discussion on Title 10-11-24 Outdoor Lighting
• Discussion on Title 10-11-10 Fence, Wall, or Hedge Heights
• Discussion on Title 10-11-16 Maximum Rear Yard Coverage
• Discussion on Title 10-11-23 Chickens in Residential Zones

The commission approved the September 23, 2025 meeting minutes (4‑1). It unanimously recommended the proposed outdoor lighting ordinance language to the City Council and then voted 4‑1 to send that language to the Council. The commission also voted unanimously to send the revised fence‑height ordinance and the chicken‑keeping ordinance to the City Council. The next meeting was scheduled for November 25, 2025.

• Approved September 23, 2025 minutes (4‑1)
• Recommended outdoor lighting ordinance to City Council (unanimous 5‑0)
• Sent outdoor lighting ordinance language to City Council (4‑1)
• Sent fence‑height ordinance language to City Council (5‑0)
• Sent chicken ordinance language to City Council (5‑0)
• Closed public hearing on outdoor lighting (5‑0)
• Closed public hearing on fence ordinance (5‑0)
• Closed public hearing on chicken ordinance (5‑0)

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The City Council will discuss a proposed property tax increase from the Mosquito Abatement District-Davis and moderate income housing. The council will also vote on Resolution 2025-11 regarding authorized individuals for the PTIF.

• Proposed Mosquito Abatement District-Davis tax increase of $7.92 per year for average residences
• Proposed $1,000,000 annual increase in property tax revenue for Mosquito Abatement District-Davis
• Resolution 2025-11 Authorized Individuals for the PTIF
• Discussion on Moderate Income Housing
• Approval of October 7, 2025, City Council Minutes

The council approved Resolution 2025-11, authorizing Darren Frandsen, Stacie Tuttle, and Karan Coleman to make transfers within the Public Treasurer’s Investment Fund. The October 7, 2025, City Council minutes were also approved. Both actions passed unanimously.

• Approved Resolution 2025-11 authorizing PTIF transfers for Darren Frandsen, Stacie Tuttle, and Karan Coleman (unanimous)
• Approved October 7, 2025 City Council minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The Fruit Heights City Council meeting on October 7, 2025 will consider several discussion and action items. Council members will vote to approve or deny the $18,804 bid from Precision Asphalt Maintenance for asphalt patching at multiple city locations. Additional discussion includes the America 250 Utah Celebrations, front entrance information, and approval of the September 19, 2025 council minutes.

• Approve/Deny Bid for Road Patching – total bid price $18,804.00
• Discussion of America 250 Utah Celebrations
• Discussion of Front Entrance Information
• Review of Bids for Road Patching
• Approve September 19, 2025 City Council Minutes

The council unanimously approved the bid from Precision Asphalt for the fall road‑patching project at a cost of $18,804. They also unanimously approved the September 15, 2025 meeting minutes with recommended changes. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved $18,804 road‑patching bid to Precision Asphalt (unanimous)
• Approved September 15, 2025 minutes with recommended changes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Meet the Candidates Night

The City Council will hold a Meet the Candidates Night on September 25, 2025 at Burton Elementary. Candidates will each have three minutes to introduce themselves, answer three resident‑submitted questions, and then meet voters at an open‑house session. The event includes a flag ceremony, scheduled Q&A, and a closing wrap‑up.

• Flag ceremony at 6:30 p.m.
• Candidate introductions – 3 minutes each
• Candidate Q&A – 90 seconds per question, three questions total
• Open house session with tables for resident questions
• Closing & wrap‑up by 8:30 p.m.

Planning Commission Agenda & Minutes

The Planning Commission is reviewing several proposed changes to city code regarding residential standards. Discussions include new language for noise and outdoor lighting ordinances and updates to fence and yard coverage rules.

• Proposed noise ordinance prohibiting loud noises and specific activities like construction or garbage collection between 11:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.
• Proposed outdoor lighting language to prevent disturbance to adjoining premises or street traffic
• Review of ordinance 10-11-10 regarding height and setback requirements for fences, walls, and hedges
• Review of ordinance 10-11-16 regarding maximum coverage of rear yards for accessory buildings and pools
• Proposed change to ordinance 2024-010 to allow chickens in R-S-12 zones for lots under 20,000 square feet

The commission unanimously approved the August 26, 2025 meeting minutes. It decided to postpone any time restrictions for recreational outdoor lighting while evaluating the current ordinance. The commission agreed the revised fence ordinance will apply only to new construction and will not be retroactive. It also approved a 50% hard‑scape limit for rear yards and moved the updated Chicken Ordinance to a public hearing on Oct. 28, 2025.

• Approved August 26, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Postponed implementation of time restrictions for recreational outdoor lighting (no vote recorded)
• Adopted fence‑height updates with no retroactive effect (no vote recorded)
• Approved 50% rear‑yard hard‑scape coverage limit (no vote recorded)
• Approved updated Chicken Ordinance for public hearing on Oct 28, 2025 (no vote recorded)
• Motion to adjourn approved (no vote recorded)

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The Fruit Heights City Council will hold a regular meeting on September 16, 2025. Council members will discuss upcoming franchise agreements and consider the August 19, 2025 meeting minutes for approval. Presentations will include a Davis County Sheriff’s Report and a YCC Report. Calendar items note a Planning Commission meeting on September 23 and a candidate forum on September 25.

• Discussion of upcoming franchise agreements (item 5.1)
• Approval of August 19, 2025 City Council minutes (item 6.1)
• Davis County Sheriff’s Report presentation (item 4.1)
• YCC Report presentation (item 4.2)
• Calendar items: Planning Commission meeting Sep 23, candidate forum Sep 25, next council meeting Oct 7

The council approved the minutes from the August 19, 2025 City Council meeting with a unanimous vote. A motion to adjourn the September 16, 2025 meeting was also unanimously approved. No other actions were taken; items such as franchise agreements and a potential franchise tax were discussed but not decided.

• Approved August 19, 2025 City Council Minutes (unanimous)
• Approved motion to adjourn meeting (unanimous)

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The Fruit Heights City Council meeting scheduled for September 02, 2025, has been canceled. The next regular meeting is set for September 16, 2025, at 7 PM.

• Meeting canceled
• Next meeting scheduled for Sept. 16

Planning Commission Agenda & Minutes

The Fruit Heights Planning Commission will discuss and possibly vote on updates to local zoning rules, including fence height limits and rear-yard coverage restrictions. The meeting also includes routine approval of past minutes and public comments.

• Review of outdoor lighting regulations
• Discussion on sport court placement and design
• Possible vote on fence height limits (up to 6 feet in rear yards)
• Possible vote on rear-yard coverage cap at 25% for accessory structures

The commission unanimously approved the April 29, 2025 meeting minutes. It agreed to research and draft revisions to the fence setback ordinance and to create new outdoor sports lighting rules, including a curfew and shielding requirements. The commission also postponed further action on the chicken‑keeping ordinance to the September meeting.

• Approved April 29, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Agreed to research other cities' fence ordinances and draft a revision (no vote recorded)
• Agreed to research outdoor sports lighting ordinances and draft new lighting rules (no vote recorded)
• Postponed further discussion of the chicken ordinance amendment to September meeting

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The City Council will hold public hearings and vote on a new ordinance regarding political signs and the 2025 Water Conservation Plan. The meeting also includes a fire safety training session and a report from Farmington Fire.

• Public hearing and vote on Ordinance 2025-03 regarding political signs
• Public hearing and vote on Resolution 2025-10 Water Conservation Plan 2025
• Fire safety training by Lisa Ward of the Emergency Preparedness Committee
• Farmington Fire Report presentation
• Approval of August 5, 2025, City Council Minutes

The Fruit Heights City Council approved Ordinance 2025-03 (Title 10-16-10) to allow political signs to be displayed 45 days before an election. The Council also approved Resolution 2025-10 adopting the updated Water Conservation Plan. The meeting minutes were approved and the council adjourned unanimously.

• Approved Ordinance 2025-03 Title 10-16-10 political signs (unanimously)
• Approved Resolution 2025-10 Water Conservation Plan (unanimously)
• Approved August 5, 2025 City Council Minutes (unanimously)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimously)

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The Fruit Heights City Council will consider the sale of two parcels of land located near Main Street and Highway 89 to UDOT. The body will also discuss a water conservation plan, a fraud risk assessment, and political sign ordinances.

• Vote to approve or deny sale of 2 parcels at approx. Main Street and Highway 89 to UDOT
• Discussion of Ordinance Title 10-16-10 regarding political signs
• Discussion of Water Conservation Plan 2025
• Discussion of Fraud Risk Assessment
• Presentation by Mr. & Mrs. Kite regarding city ordinances

The council unanimously approved Resolution No. 2025‑008 and Resolution No. 2025‑009, authorizing quit‑claim deeds for two city‑owned parcels near Main Street and Highway 89 to be transferred to UDOT. The July 15, 2025 council minutes were also approved unanimously. The political‑sign ordinance amendment will proceed to a public hearing in two weeks. No items were tabled.

• Approved Resolution No.2025-008 authorizing quit‑claim deed PIN 13821‑Parcel 0089:237D to UDOT (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No.2025-009 authorizing quit‑claim deed PIN 13821‑Parcel 0089:237B to UDOT (unanimous)
• Approved July 15, 2025 City Council minutes (unanimous)
• Moved political‑sign ordinance amendment to public hearing (no vote recorded)
• Motion to adjourn meeting approved (unanimous)

Planning Commission Agenda & Minutes

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for July 22, 2025, was canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for August 26, 2025.

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The City Council will discuss and potentially award a contract for the 2025 street maintenance project. The city engineer recommends Granite Construction Company for the project, which includes asphalt overlays on several local roads.

• Proposed contract award to Granite Construction Company for $374,159.70
• 2025 street maintenance project including asphalt overlays on Jost Road, Cherry Ln, James Dr, Hilda Dr, and Homestead Ln
• Discussion on the timeframe of political signs
• Discussion on e-bikes and motor vehicles
• Approval or denial of auditing services

The council approved awarding the 2025 street‑maintenance contract to Granite Construction for $374,159.70. It also approved hiring Gilbert & Stewart as the city auditor and adopted the Davis County fire‑work restriction map. The council directed staff to draft revisions to the political‑sign ordinance and to develop a policy on e‑bike safety.

• Approved $374,159.70 street‑maintenance contract to Granite Construction (unanimous)
• Approved auditing services with Gilbert & Stewart (unanimous)
• Approved enforcement of Davis County fire‑work restriction map (unanimous)
• Directed staff to draft an extended political‑sign timeframe ordinance (decision to move forward)
• Directed staff to develop a draft e‑bike safety policy (decision to continue work)
• Approved June 17, 2025 City Council minutes (unanimous)
• No items were tabled
• Scheduled Planning Commission meeting for July 22, 2025 and City Council meetings for August 5 and August 19, 2025

Planning Commission Agenda & Minutes

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for June 24, 2025, was canceled. No items were decided or discussed.

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The City Council will consider adopting the FY 2025-2026 operating budget with a certified tax rate of 0.001717. The meeting includes public hearings on budget amendments and a proposed ordinance regarding the Planning Commission.

• Resolution #2025-07: Adopting FY 2025-2026 Operating Budget and Certified Tax Rate #0.001717
• Resolution #2025-06: Amendment to FY 2024-2025 Budget
• Ordinance #2025-02: Title 3A Planning Commission
• Development Agreement for Pine Ridge Estates
• Training on long term power outages provided by Mary Monson

The Fruit Heights City Council approved several items, including the FY 2024‑2025 budget amendment, the FY 2025‑2026 operating budget with a certified tax rate of 0.001717, the Title 3A Planning Commission ordinance, and the development agreement for the Pine Ridge Estates subdivision. All motions were passed unanimously. The development agreement covers Phase 1 of the 27‑lot subdivision and outlines water line upgrades and a utility easement maintained by the city.

• Approved FY 2024‑2025 budget amendment (Resolution #2025-06) – unanimously approved
• Approved FY 2025‑2026 operating budget and certified tax rate 0.001717 (Resolution #2025-07) – unanimously approved
• Approved Title 3A Planning Commission ordinance (Ordinance #2025-02) – unanimously approved
• Approved Development Agreement for Pine Ridge Estates subdivision – unanimously approved
• Approved June 3, 2025 City Council minutes – unanimously approved

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The Fruit Heights City Council will meet to discuss and potentially approve a development agreement for Pine Ridge Estates. Other agenda items include parks improvement projects, a fireworks map, and budget questions.

• Vote to approve or deny Development Agreement for Pine Ridge Estates
• Discussion of Parks Improvement Projects
• Discussion of Title 3A Update
• Discussion of Fireworks Map
• Approval of May 20, 2025, City Council Minutes

The council directed staff to gather cost estimates and design options for three park projects: pickleball courts, replacement of the bowery at Nicholls Park, and a new Memorial Garden. The fireworks map will remain unchanged for the upcoming season. The Development Agreement for Pine Ridge Estates was tabled for the next meeting. Minutes from the May 20 meeting were approved unanimously.

• Directed staff to estimate costs for pickleball courts, park bowery, and memorial garden (no vote recorded)
• Fireworks map left unchanged; council will not pursue revisions (no formal vote)
• Development Agreement for Pine Ridge Estates tabled to next meeting (no vote recorded)
• Approved May 20, 2025 City Council minutes unanimously (0:56)
• Closed session motion approved unanimously (1:00)
• Motion to end closed session approved unanimously (1:53)
• Motion to adjourn approved unanimously (8:53)

Planning Commission Agenda & Minutes

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for May 27, 2025, was canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for June 24, 2025.

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The Fruit Heights City Council will discuss and vote on an amendment to the Solid Waste Collection Agreement. The meeting also includes a report from the Davis County Sheriff's Office and the swearing-in of the Youth City Council.

• Vote on Amendment to Solid Waste Collection Agreement
• Davis County Sheriff’s Report for January 1 to March 31, 2025
• Youth City Council (YCC) taking oath of office
• Approval of April 22, 2025, City Council Minutes
• Approval of May 6, 2025, City Council Minutes

The council voted to adopt an amendment to the solid waste collection agreement that adds recycling services and extends the contract three years, with the motion approved unanimously. The council also unanimously approved the April 22 and May 6, 2025, city council minutes with recommended changes. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved amendment to solid waste collection agreement adding recycling, extending contract 3 years (unanimous)
• Approved April 22, 2025, city council minutes with recommended changes (unanimous)
• Approved May 6, 2025, city council minutes with recommended changes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The Fruit Heights City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on Resolution 2025-05 to adopt the tentative budget for fiscal year 2025-2026. The council will also vote on interlocal agreements for law enforcement and fire/EMS services, award a contract for street crack seal maintenance, and consider proposed caucus bylaws.

• Public hearing and vote on Resolution 2025-05 adopting the FY 2025-2026 tentative budget (General Fund $4,082,150)
• Interlocal Agreement for Law Enforcement Services (police contract, $360,000 in FY26 budget)
• Interlocal Agreement for Fire Protection and Emergency Medical Services ($336,000 in FY26 budget)
• Award of RFP for street maintenance (crack seal)
• Consideration and approval of Caucus Bylaws

The council unanimously approved Resolution 2025‑05 adopting the FY 2025‑2026 tentative budget. It also unanimously approved interlocal agreements for law‑enforcement services and for fire protection and emergency medical services. After an initial failed vote, the council approved revised caucus bylaws allowing questions of nominees, passing 4‑1, and awarded the street‑maintenance (crack seal) contract to Asphalt Preservation.

• Adopt FY 2025‑2026 tentative budget – approved unanimously (1:10)
• Approve interlocal agreement for law‑enforcement services – approved unanimously (1:11)
• Approve interlocal agreement for fire protection and emergency medical services – approved unanimously (1:12)
• Award street‑maintenance (crack seal) RFP to Asphalt Preservation – approved unanimously (8:13)
• Initial motion to approve caucus bylaws with two redactions – failed 3‑2 (3 Nays, 2 Yeas)
• Revised motion to approve caucus bylaws adding nominee question provision – passed 4‑1 (1:33)

Planning Commission Agenda & Minutes

The Planning Commission will meet to discuss R-1-3 zoning. The commission will also review minutes from the January 28, 2025 meeting.

• Discussion on R-1-3 Zoning
• Review and approval of January 28, 2025 minutes

The commission unanimously approved the January 28, 2025 Planning Commission meeting minutes. Commissioners discussed a proposed revision to the R‑1‑3 zoning ordinance but took no formal action, directing the city planner to draft a revised ordinance for future review. The meeting was then adjourned by motion.

• Approved Jan 28, 2025 Planning Commission minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on Ordinance # 2025-02 regarding election and qualification rules. The body will also consider an interlocal agreement with Davis County for election services and approve 2025 polling locations.

• Public hearing and vote on Ordinance # 2025-02 Title 2A Chapter 3 Election and Qualification
• Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Municipal Election Services with Davis County
• Approval of 2025 Polling Location and Vote Centers for Municipal Primary and General Elections
• Discussion regarding the budget
• Approval of April 8, 2025, City Council Minutes

The council voted 2‑yea to 3‑nay, rejecting Ordinance #2025-02 Title 2A Chapter 3 Election and Qualification. The Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with Davis County for municipal election services was approved unanimously. The list of 2025 polling locations and vote centers for primary and general elections was also approved unanimously, as were the April 8, 2025 council minutes. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous consent.

• Ordinance #2025-02 Title 2A Chapter 3 Election and Qualification denied (2 Yea: Mark Cottrell, Florence Sadler; 3 Nay: Gary Anderson, Eileen Moss, Shon Stevenson)
• Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Municipal Election Services with Davis County approved (unanimous)
• 2025 Polling Location and Vote Centers for Municipal Primary and General Elections approved (unanimous)
• April 8, 2025 City Council Minutes approved (unanimous)
• Public hearing on Ordinance #2025-02 opened (unanimous)
• Public hearing on Ordinance #2025-02 closed (unanimous)
• Council adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The City Council will hold public hearings and then vote on an ordinance updating election candidate qualifications (Ordinance 2025-02) and a resolution adopting an updated consolidated fee schedule (Resolution 2025-04). They will also consider bids to outsource IT services. The meeting includes a public comment period on recycling and a report from the Youth City Council.

• Public hearing and action on Ordinance 2025-02 regarding candidate election and qualification requirements
• Public hearing and action on Resolution 2025-04 to adopt an updated consolidated fee schedule covering building, business license, impact fees, etc.
• Consideration and award of a bid to outsource an IT provider
• Public comment period on recycling
• Green waste spring cleanup (April 4-21) and Easter egg hunt (April 19) as calendar items

The council opened a public hearing on Ordinance #2025-02 to consider switching from a caucus to a primary election system, then closed that hearing later in the meeting. A separate motion approved an open public comment period on the proposed recycling fee schedule. All three motions passed unanimously.

• Opened public hearing on Ordinance #2025-02 (unanimous approval)
• Closed public hearing on Ordinance #2025-02 (unanimous approval)
• Approved public comment hearing on recycling fee schedule (unanimous approval)

Planning Commission Agenda & Minutes

The Fruit Heights Planning Commission meeting scheduled for March 25, 2025, has been canceled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for April 29, 2025.

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The Fruit Heights City Council will meet to discuss the FY25-26 proposed budget, consider bids for lighting the public works shop ($10,575) and outsourcing IT services, and vote on the city manager's performance and compensation review. The agenda also includes a discussion on a recycling survey and approval of previous meeting minutes. Calendar items note the upcoming green waste spring cleanup and planning commission meeting.

• Discussion and potential approval of $10,575 lighting bid for public works shop
• Bid review for outsourcing an IT provider
• FY25-26 budget discussion; proposed general fund revenue of $3,730,900
• City Manager performance and compensation review (action item)
• Recycling survey discussion

The Fruit Heights City Council unanimously approved a bid from HB Custom Builders to replace outdated fluorescent lights with LED lighting at the Public Works Building. A decision on outsourcing IT services was tabled after a council member noted missing fee information; staff will gather details for the next meeting. The council also approved the city manager's performance and compensation review, including a $5,000 pay increase effective March 1, and approved the March 4 meeting minutes.

• Approved HB Custom Builders bid for Public Works Building LED lighting (unanimous)
• Tabled IT provider bid decision; staff to gather missing fee information (unanimous)
• Approved City Manager performance and compensation review with $5,000 pay increase effective March 1 (unanimous)
• Approved March 4, 2025 City Council minutes (unanimous)

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The Fruit Heights City Council will hold a regular meeting on March 4, 2025. They will discuss the election process, a recycling survey, and the proposed FY25-26 budget, which includes storm drain and sewer fund revenues and expenditures. Action items include whether to approve a public hearing on the election process and approval of February 16, 2025, meeting minutes.

• Approve or deny a public hearing for the election process
• Discussion of proposed FY25-26 budget with storm drain fees of $385,500 and sewer service charges of $891,000
• Orchard Storm Drain capital project: $38,000 proposed vs $380,000 approved
• Curb & Gutter Replacement: $30,000 proposed vs $18,500 approved
• Recycling survey discussion

The Fruit Heights City Council voted 3-2 to hold a public hearing on whether to change the city's election process from a caucus system to a primary election. The hearing will allow residents to share opinions before any ordinance is prepared. The council also approved the February 18, 2025, meeting minutes unanimously. No other substantive decisions were made; other items were discussions only.

• Approved public hearing for election process change (3-2)
• Approved February 18, 2025, City Council minutes (unanimous)

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The Fruit Heights City Council will hold a strategic planning meeting to review 2024 accomplishments and set goals for 2025. Key focus areas include fiscal responsibility, infrastructure, community events, communication, planning, and safety. Council members will also be assigned oversight roles for various committees and projects.

• Review and update of consolidated fee schedule and impact fees
• Discussion of cemetery project feasibility and timing
• Evaluating continuation of Truth in Taxation hearings
• Planning for active transportation trails and paths
• Review of Fire and Sheriff contracts

Planning Commission Agenda & Minutes

The Fruit Heights Planning Commission meeting scheduled for February 25, 2025, has been canceled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for March 25, 2025.

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The Fruit Heights City Council will hold a regular meeting on February 18, 2025, with discussion items including the results of an election system survey (caucus vs. primary), the budget, strategic planning, and a recycling survey. The council will also receive a Fire report from Farmington and consider approving the previous meeting's minutes. Public comment is open, including a noted comment on overnight street parking.

• Discussion of Election Survey Results on whether to change from caucus to primary election system
• Budget discussion for the city
• Strategic Planning Meeting discussion
• Recycling Survey discussion (survey open Feb 24–Mar 12)
• Approval of February 4, 2025, City Council Minutes

The City Council discussed switching from a caucus to a primary election system based on survey results, with a public hearing and ordinance change planned by mid-April. They also began reviewing the 2025-2026 budget, including vehicle purchases and park security upgrades. Public comments raised concerns about winter parking rules and a proposed micro school on Mountain Road. The council approved the February 4, 2025, meeting minutes unanimously.

• Approved February 4, 2025, City Council minutes (unanimous)
• Discussed election survey results; plan to propose ordinance change for primary election
• Reviewed Vehicle and Equipment Fund; plan to buy 2 new trucks, sell 2 older ones
• Discussed budgeting for bathroom locks and camera at park
• Discussed budgeting for camera in Gailey trail tunnel
• Scheduled Strategic Planning Meeting for March 4, 2025
• Reviewed recycling survey; discussed outreach methods and costs

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The Fruit Heights City Council will discuss and vote on Ordinance No. 2025-01, which updates setbacks for private swimming pools. They will also approve 2025 polling locations and vote centers, consider a quit claim deed for the Highway 89 project, discuss emergency services with Davis County Sheriff and Farmington Fire Department, and review the budget for new pavilions at Nicholls Park.

• Ordinance No. 2025-01 updating Title 10 Chapter 11 Section 13 on swimming pool setbacks (discussion and vote)
• Approval of 2025 polling location (City Hall) and vote centers for municipal primary and general elections
• Resolution 03-2025 for a quit claim deed related to the 6F Highway 89 project
• Discussion of emergency services with Davis County Sheriff's Office and Farmington Fire Department
• Budget discussion for new pavilions at Nicholls Park

The Fruit Heights City Council unanimously approved Ordinance 2025-01, setting swimming pool setbacks at 6 feet and imposing a 5-year moratorium on changes. They also approved the 2025 polling locations and voting centers, and Resolution 2025-03 accepting property from UDOT for the Highway 89 project. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Ordinance 2025-01 setting pool setbacks to 6 feet with 5-year moratorium (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 polling locations and voting centers for municipal elections (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-03 accepting quit claim deed for Highway 89 project (unanimous)
• Approved January 7, 2025, city council minutes (unanimous)
• Approved January 29, 2025, special meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The Fruit Heights City Council will hold a special meeting to interview qualified applicants and vote to appoint a new member to fill a vacancy on the council. The vacancy was created by the resignation of council member George Ray. Applicants will each have three minutes to present qualifications, followed by up to two rounds of written ballot voting. A majority of three votes is required for appointment.

• Interview and vote to fill City Council vacancy left by George Ray's resignation
• Each applicant given three minutes to present qualifications
• Voting by written ballot in up to two rounds; majority of three votes required
• Procedures follow Utah Election Code § 20A-1-510
• Calendar items: election survey January 27–February 12; future council meetings in February

The Fruit Heights City Council held a special meeting to fill the vacancy left by Council Member George Ray's resignation. After interviewing 14 candidates, the council voted by written ballot, and R. Shon Stevenson received the majority of votes and was sworn in as the new council member.

• Appointed R. Shon Stevenson to fill the City Council vacancy (majority vote required)
• Adjourned the meeting unanimously

Planning Commission Agenda & Minutes

The Fruit Heights Planning Commission will review and consider a proposed ordinance on private swimming pools (Title 10 Chapter 11 Section 13) and continue discussions on designating areas for the R-1-6 zone in the general plan. The commission will also receive an update on a chicken ordinance for the R-S-12 zone. Standard items include public comments, approval of October 2024 minutes, and commissioner reports.

• Discussion and potential action on Title 10 Chapter 11 Section 13 Swimming pools Ordinance
• Continued discussion on areas for R-1-6 Zone in the general plan
• Update on Chicken Ordinance for R-S-12 zone
• Review and approval of October 22, 2024 Planning Commission minutes
• Closed meeting to be held by the Fruit Heights City Council per Utah Code Title 52 Chapter 4

The Planning Commission unanimously approved a motion to recommend amending the swimming pool ordinance to reduce the required setback from interior property lines from 8 feet to 6 feet. The commission also discussed potential R-1-6 zones for affordable housing and asked staff to review R-1-3 zoning for future discussion. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved motion to recommend amending pool setback from 8 to 6 feet (unanimous)
• Directed city planner to look into R-1-3 zoning and bring it to the commission

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The January 21, 2025 regular City Council meeting was canceled. No items were discussed or decided. A special meeting for a city council vacancy will be held January 29, 2025. The next regular meeting is February 4, 2025.

• Regular meeting canceled
• Special meeting for council vacancy scheduled for January 29, 2025
• Next regular meeting set for February 4, 2025

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The City Council will hold public hearings and vote on updating the culinary water rates and the city's consolidated fee schedule. The meeting also includes a report on the recycling program and annual ethics training.

• Resolution 2025-01: Update to Culinary Water Rates (proposed base rate increase from $36.00 to $37.40 for 2025)
• Resolution 2025-02: Update to Consolidated Fee Schedule
• Discussion of the Recycling Program
• Annual Training on Open and Public Meetings and Ethics Act
• Approval of November 15, 2024, City Council Minutes

The council unanimously approved Resolution 2025-01, updating culinary water rates for 2025 due to a 9.5% cost increase from Weber Basin, and Resolution 2025-02, updating the consolidated fee schedule with 50% increases to certain vendor licenses and adding a New Fence Permit. Both were approved after public hearings with no comments. The council also discussed a potential recycling program but took no action.

• Approved Resolution 2025-01 updating culinary water rates for 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-02 updating consolidated fee schedule with 50% increases to specified licenses and adding New Fence Permit (unanimous)
• Approved November 15, 2024 city council minutes with changes (unanimous)