Syracuse public meetings in 2022
16 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Planning Commission
The Commission recommended City Council approval for a 2.98-acre rezone to allow an events center. A minor subdivision for a two-lot plat was conditionally approved, while a proposed change to fence height requirements was tabled for revisions.
- Recommended City Council approval of rezoning 2.98 acres from A-1 to General Commercial for Glen Eagle Golf Club (unanimous)
- Approved Bytheway minor subdivision at 3340 W 700 S conditional on addressing staff comments (unanimous)
- Tabled proposed amendment to fence height requirements pending revisions (unanimous)
- Approved agenda for December 20, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
- Approved minutes for November 1, 2022, April 20, 2021, and September 21, 2021 meetings (unanimous)
City Council
The Council identified a second fire station and a culinary water tower as top priorities for the FY2024 budget. They also referred a proposed commercial rezoning of UDOT surplus land to the Planning Commission and supported cost-reduction adjustments for the secondary water reservoir project.
- Prioritized second fire station as top priority for FY2024 budget (unanimous)
- Prioritized culinary water tower for future development in FY2024 budget
- Referred UDOT surplus land commercial rezoning to Planning Commission
- Supported recommended cost-reduction adjustments for secondary water reservoir project
- Directed staff to pursue a culinary water contract with Weber Basin
- Decided to keep current Council meeting schedule and format unchanged
- Supported exploring dog park options based on resident feedback
City Council
The City Council approved several infrastructure contracts, including road and utility work for the BMX Park and improvements to the Emergency Operations Center. The Council also updated business licensing and food truck ordinances and established pools of engineering firms for city projects.
- Approved $1,035,122.09 contract with Craythorne, Inc. for BMX Park road, utilities, and parking (All in favor)
- Approved $681,848 contract with City Creek Construction for Emergency Operations Center improvements (All in favor)
- Adopted Ordinance 2022-32 updating business licensing, food truck, and home occupation regulations (All in favor)
- Adopted Resolution R22-37 adding a $25 low impact business license fee and $100 daily FOG fine (All in favor)
- Approved engineering pools: WCG, JUB, and Bowen Collins for Civil; WCG, Horrocks, and JUB for Environmental (All in favor)
- Approved professional service contracts with WCG for Traffic and Blu Line Designs for Parks/Landscape (All in favor)
- Authorized Mayor to execute UDOT agreement for $150,000 TAP funding for Shoreline Trail gaps (All in favor)
- Adopted Ordinance 2022-33 granting a 20-year electric utility franchise to Rocky Mountain Power (All in favor)
City Council
The City Council postponed action on a General Plan Amendment for a proposed residential project at 3200 W. 700 S. following resident opposition and a recommendation for denial from the Planning Commission. The Council also referred a request to increase front yard fence heights to the Planning Commission for evaluation.
- Postponed action on General Plan Amendment for 184-unit project at 3200 W. 700 S.
- Referred front yard fence height increase request to Planning Commission
- Agreed to consider business licensing ordinance amendments at the next business meeting
City Council
The Syracuse City Redevelopment Agency approved a resolution to reimburse Don’s Meats for parking lot improvements. The project installed concrete curbing and bollards to prevent speeding traffic from cutting through the property. The agency determined the improvements benefit neighboring businesses within the Syracuse Town Center Redevelopment Area.
- Approved Resolution R22-04 to reimburse $8,700 for parking lot improvements at Don’s Meats (Unanimous)
Syracuse Arts Council
The Syracuse City Arts Council will meet to discuss the 2022-2023 season lineup, including orchestra, jazz band, and theatre performances, as well as fundraisers like Battle of the Bands. The council will also consider sponsorship letters, new shirts, and publicity efforts.
- Review and approve budget expenditures since October 12, 2022
- Discuss 2022-2023 season events: Orchestra (Dec 5, Feb 27, Apr 10), Jazz Band (Dec 5, spring TBD, North Ogden Jazz Festival, Heritage Days), Jr. Theatre summer camp, Theatre 'Freaky Friday' (July 2023)
- Fundraiser: Battle of the Bands (Feb/March 2023)
- Report on UAM Grants focus group
- Sponsorship letters and new shirts
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission unanimously recommended denying a General Plan amendment for a 186-unit residential development. The commission approved a site plan for a Walmart fuel station and recommended city council approval for business license code amendments.
- Recommended denial of General Plan amendment for 186-unit residential project at 3200 W 700 S (Unanimous)
- Approved commercial site plan for Walmart service/fuel station at 2228 W 1700 S (Unanimous)
- Recommended City Council approval of text amendments to City Code sections 5 and 10 regarding business licenses (6-1)
- Approved October 4, 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
City Council
The City Council convened for a special meeting and entered a closed executive session. No substantive public decisions were recorded before the meeting was adjourned.
- Approved motion to adjourn into closed executive session (All Aye)
- Approved motion to adjourn the meeting (All Aye)
City Council
The City Council expressed support for providing an $8,700 RDA incentive to Don's Meats for completed safety improvements. Councilmembers also reached a consensus to award a landscaping contract for the West Davis Highway project to Blu Line. Other items, including a zoning amendment and engineering RFQs, were discussed for future action.
- Supported $8,700 RDA incentive for Don's Meats parking lot improvements
- Reached consensus to award West Davis Highway landscaping contract to Blu Line
- Agreed to move November business meeting to November 15
- Cancelled November 22 work session for Thanksgiving
- Proposed December 13 business/work session and cancelled Christmas week meeting
Syracuse Arts Council
The Syracuse Arts Council is meeting to vote on a Summer Show and review the 2022-2023 season event schedule. The body will also discuss equipment needs and UAM Grant focus group volunteers.
- Vote on Summer Show
- Review of 2022-2023 season events including Orchestra, Jazz Band, and Jr. Theatre
- Approval of budget expenditures since September 7, 2022
- Review of Sponsorship Form edits
- Discussion of equipment needed for the upcoming season
Syracuse Arts Council
The Syracuse Arts Council will review budget expenditures and consider revisions to the 2022 budget. The council will also propose the 2023 budget and vote on season show decisions for 2022-2024.
- Revision of the 2022 Approved Budget
- Proposal and possible vote on the 2023 Budget
- Vote on 2022-2023 season show decisions, including the 2023-2024 Jr. Show
- Discussion of sponsorship and publicity via Syracuse Connection
- Review of 2022-2023 season events including Orchestra, Jazz Band, and Theatre
Syracuse Arts Council
The Syracuse Arts Council will meet to discuss and vote on a proposed Reader's Theatre play. The body will also review upcoming season events and publicity for Shrek the Musical.
- Vote on proposed play "Dani and the Arabian Nights"
- Update on Fiona's Fairytale Ball
- Discussion of 2022-2023 SCAC Season
- Discussion of yard signs and ticket discounts for Shrek the Musical
- Approval of budget expenditures since May 4, 2022
Syracuse Arts Council
The Syracuse Arts Council is meeting to conduct a work session regarding items for the summer musical. The body will also review and adopt the minutes from the January 5, 2022 meeting.
- Work session for Summer Musical items
Syracuse Arts Council
The Council will review budget expenditures since January 5, 2022, and discuss upcoming seasonal programming. Discussion topics include Battle of the Bands updates, costume rental prices, and various theatre productions.
- Approval of budget expenditures since January 5, 2022
- Battle of the Bands update
- Rental prices for costumes and set pieces
- Spring/Summer production of Shrek
- Orchestra performance on April 18, 2022
Syracuse Arts Council
The Syracuse Arts Council will discuss updates for the Battle of the Bands and remaining 2021-2022 season events. The body will also review budget expenditures since January 5, 2022.
- Approval of budget expenditures since January 5, 2022
- Battle of the Bands update
- Orchestra performances on February 28 and April 18, 2022
- Theatre productions including Shrek (Spring/Summer 2022) and Mary Poppins Jr. (Fall/Winter 2023)
- Publicity updates for the Syracuse Connection
Syracuse Arts Council
The Syracuse Arts Council will meet to approve budget expenditures and review a proposal from the Gala Committee. The council will also discuss the remaining 2021-2022 season events and publicity efforts.
- Approval of budget expenditures since December 1, 2021
- Proposal from the Gala Committee
- Planning for 2022 Spring/Summer production of Shrek
- Planning for 2023 Fall/Winter production of Mary Poppins Jr.
- Orchestra performances scheduled for February 28 and April 18, 2022