Syracuse public meetings in 2025

City Council

The City Council will meet to adopt the agenda and consider adjourning into a closed executive session. The session may cover individual character or health, imminent litigation, or real property transactions.

• Consideration of closed executive session for litigation, real property, or personnel matters

Councilmember Carver moved to adjourn into a closed executive session and the motion was seconded by Watson. All present councilmembers voted aye, and the session began at 6:02 p.m. After discussion, Councilmember Carver moved to adjourn the meeting, Robertson seconded, and all voted in favor. No substantive policy or budget items were decided.

• Adjourned into closed executive session (all voted aye)
• Adjourned the meeting (all voted in favor)

Planning Commission

The Syracuse Planning Commission agenda for December 16 2025 consists only of a header indicating a public hearing at 6:00 P.M. No specific rezoning proposals, contracts, ordinances, or fee changes are detailed in the provided document.

The commission approved Monica Gailey's site plan and conditional use permit for a commercial preschool at 2397 S 500 W in the A-1 zone. It also approved a preliminary plat for Lakeside Flat (2815 S 2000 W, R-3 zone) and a revised site plan for a gas station at 1662 S 3000 W in the GC zone. Commissioners recommended that the City Council deny Blake Parkinson's rezoning request from R-1 to SU at 2679 W 1700 S. The commission adopted the 2026 Planning Commission meeting schedule.

• Approved Monica Gailey site plan (2397 S 500 W, 1.427 acres, A-1 zone) – unanimous
• Approved Monica Gailey commercial conditional use permit (2397 S 500 W) – unanimous
• Approved Ed Green preliminary plat for Lakeside Flat (2815 S 2000 W, 12.336 acres, R-3 zone) – unanimous
• Approved Elliott Smith revised site plan for gas station (1662 S 3000 W, 1.24 acres, GC zone) – unanimous
• Recommended City Council deny Blake Parkinson rezoning request (2679 W 1700 S, R-1 to SU) – unanimous
• Adopted Planning Commission meeting schedule for 2026 – unanimous

City Council

The council will discuss emergency medical services modifications required by Utah Senate Bill 215, which mandates a formal review of 911 and interfacility transport providers before the city’s EMS license expires on March 31, 2026. The city will notify council that it will issue a Request for Proposals for EMS providers, with provider selection to be addressed at a future meeting. No decisions are being made at this work session.

• Review of EMS licensure renewal required by Senate Bill 215; current license expires March 31, 2026
• Formal public review of 911 service and interfacility transport providers
• City will issue a Request for Proposals for emergency medical service providers
• Discussion limited to notification; provider selection slated for a future meeting
• Questions may be directed to Fire Chief Aaron Byington

The council held a work session to discuss Emergency Medical Services modifications required by Senate Bill 215, 2025. Staff explained the city must renew its EMS license by March 31, 2026 and conduct a formal review of service providers, including issuing a request for proposals. Council was notified that an RFP will be issued and that further review and provider selection will be addressed at a future meeting. No votes or formal actions were taken.

City Council

The Syracuse City Council will adopt Ordinance 25-42 to add the Utah Wildland Urban Interface Code to the municipal code. It will also appoint members to the Architectural Review Committee, approve participation in the America250 celebration, and award contracts for the Bluff Drive Improvement Project, grounds maintenance, and park‑and‑ride lot maintenance. Finally, the council will consider a General Plan amendment and a Zoning Map amendment for the property at approximately 741 West 3700 South.

• Adopt Ordinance 25-42, adding the Utah Wildland Urban Interface Code (required by HB 48)
• Approve Resolution R25-44 appointing members to the Architectural Review Committee
• Authorize contract award for the Bluff Drive Improvement Project
• Authorize contracts for grounds maintenance services and park‑and‑ride lot maintenance
• Consider General Plan and Zoning Map amendments for 741 West 3700 South (commercial to low‑density residential; agriculture to residential R‑2)

The council adopted Ordinance 25‑42 to add the Utah Wildland Urban Interface Code to the municipal code. It approved Resolution R25‑44 appointing members to the Architectural Review Committee. It authorized the America250 logo usage agreement, adopted Resolution R25‑43 supporting America250 and approved the related memorandum of understanding. Finally, it awarded the Bluff Drive Improvement Project contract to Saunders Excavation for $1,455,968.00.

• Adopted Ordinance 25‑42 adding the Utah Wildland Urban Interface Code (all voted in favor)
• Adopted Resolution R25‑44 appointing members to the Architectural Review Committee (all voted in favor)
• Authorized administration to execute the America250 Utah Logo Usage Agreement (all voted in favor)
• Adopted Resolution R25‑43 supporting America250 Utah and approving the Syracuse Utah250 Community Committee (all voted in favor)
• Authorized Mayor Maughan to execute the America250 Utah Commission MOU (all voted in favor)
• Approved the Bluff Drive Improvement Project contract to Saunders Excavation for $1,455,968.00 (all voted in favor)
• Approved the grounds maintenance services contract to Franklin Sprinkler Repair, LLC (all voted in favor)
• Approved the minutes from the November 18, 2025 meetings (all voted in favor)

Planning Commission

The agenda for the Syracuse Planning Commission on December 2, 2025 contains only headings and references to PDF documents. No rezoning proposals, contracts, ordinances, fee changes, or public hearing topics are detailed. Therefore, the commission has no listed decisions or discussions for this meeting.

The commission recommended and unanimously approved the Leisure Villas rezoning of 2300 W Antelope Drive to LC, the Cole West rezoning of 963 S 2000 W to A-3, a General Plan map amendment for the same parcel to low‑density residential, a plat amendment for Jordan Brady’s retail subdivision at 2052 W 1700 S, and Ivory Homes’ final plat for Legacy Park Estates Phase 6 at 1230 W 2425 W. All motions passed unanimously. No public comments were received on any of the public hearings.

• Approved Leisure Villas rezoning of 2300 W Antelope Drive to LC (unanimous)
• Approved Cole West rezoning of 963 S 2000 W to A-3 (unanimous)
• Approved General Plan map amendment for 963 S 2000 W to low‑density residential (unanimous)
• Approved Jordan Brady plat amendment for 2052 W 1700 S, 0.887 acres in GC zone (unanimous)
• Approved Ivory Homes final plat for Legacy Park Estates Phase 6 at 1230 W 2425 W, 4.42 acres in R-2 zone (unanimous)

City Council

The council will consider adopting the 2003 International Wildland‑Urban Interface Code as required by Utah House Bill 48. It will also review Planning Commission recommendations to amend the General Plan and Zoning Map for the property at approximately 741 W 3700 S, changing its designation from Commercial to Low Density Residential and from Agriculture (A‑1) to Residential (R‑2). Additionally, Councilmember Savage will discuss a possible code amendment to permit statues on personal burial plots in the city cemetery.

• Proposed General Plan Map Amendment for 741 W 3700 S, changing from Commercial to Low Density Residential
• Proposed Zoning Map Amendment for 741 W 3700 S, changing from Agriculture (A‑1) to Residential (R‑2)
• Adoption of the 2003 International Wildland‑Urban Interface Code to meet HB 48 requirements
• Councilmember Savage's request to discuss allowing statues on personal burial plots in the city cemetery

The council did not vote on the proposed General Plan and Zoning Map amendments for the property at 741 W 3700 S, directing that the items be taken up at the December 9 business meeting. Council members discussed adopting the 2003 International Wildland‑Urban Interface Code but took no action. The council agreed to follow the Parks and Recreation Director’s recommendation to keep the cemetery monument height limit at 36 inches.

• Planning amendments for 741 W 3700 S to be considered at Dec 9 meeting (no vote)
• Council will maintain 36‑inch height limit for cemetery monuments (no vote)
• No action taken on adopting the Utah Wildland‑Urban Interface Code (no vote)

City Council

The City Council will consider certifying the results of the November 4, 2025, general election. The body will also discuss several municipal code amendments and a real estate purchase.

• Certification of November 4, 2025, General Election results
• Purchase of 2.454 acres of land at 963 South 2000 West from Gailey Trustees
• Proposed Ordinance 25-41 prohibiting mobile businesses in public rights of way
• Proposed Ordinance 25-40 allowing water bill reductions for fixed leaks
• Announcement of a December 11 public hearing for a Mosquito Abatement District tax increase

The council adopted the agenda, certified the November 4 general election results, approved minutes from two prior meetings, authorized the mayor to extend the Youth Court agreement, adopted Ordinance 25‑38 for Youth Court governance, adopted Ordinance 25‑39 to let the Public Works Director extend the secondary water season, and adopted Ordinance 25‑41 prohibiting mobile businesses in public rights of way. All motions passed unanimously.

• Adopted agenda (all in favor)
• Certified General Election results (all in favor)
• Approved October 14 and October 28 meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Authorized Mayor Maughan to execute Youth Court agreement extension (all in favor)
• Adopted Ordinance 25‑38 repealing and reenacting Youth Court code (all in favor)
• Adopted Ordinance 25‑39 allowing Public Works Director to extend secondary water season up to two weeks (all in favor)
• Adopted Ordinance 25‑41 prohibiting mobile businesses in public rights of way (all in favor)

Syracuse Arts Council

The Syracuse City Arts Council will review its 2025-2026 season events, including The Lion King Jr. and The Wizard of Oz, and vote on the 2026 season budget and guest artist selection.

• Vote on 2026 season budget
• Review Lion King Jr. production dates
• Vote on guest artist for March concert
• Review Wizard of Oz production team letters
• Bingo Night fundraising discussion

Planning Commission

The Syracuse City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on November 4, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. The agenda documents provided contain no listed items, resolutions, or contracts. No specific decisions or proposals are detailed in the agenda.

The commission unanimously approved a General Plan map amendment changing 0.668 acre at 741 W 3700 S from commercial to low‑density residential. It also unanimously approved rezoning that same parcel from A‑1 to R‑1. In addition, the commission unanimously approved final plats for the Westlake Landing subdivision (13.648 acres) and Sadie’s Glenn Phase 4 (5.048 acres). All motions passed without dissent.

• Approved General Plan map amendment to low‑density residential (0.668 acres, 741 W 3700 S) – unanimous
• Approved rezoning of 741 W 3700 S from A‑1 to R‑1 – unanimous
• Approved Westlake Landing final plat, 13.648 acres in GC zone – unanimous
• Approved Sadie’s Glenn Phase 4 final plat, 5.048 acres in PRD zone – unanimous
• Adopted meeting agenda – unanimous
• Approved October 21, 2025 meeting minutes – unanimous
• Adjourned regular meeting – unanimous
• Adjourned work session – unanimous

City Council

The council will hear the Youth Court coordinator’s annual report and discuss extending her contract for another year at the same $7,500 annual rate. Members will also consider repealing and reenacting SMC 2.10.190 to update Youth Court eligibility and volunteer rules. Additional agenda items include a ban on mobile businesses in public rights of way, a two‑week extension of the secondary water season, and making green cans an opt‑out service for new utility accounts.

• Extension of Youth Court coordinator Michelle Hicks’s contract for one year at $7,500 annually
• Proposed repeal and reenactment of SMC 2.10.190 governing Youth Court operations
• Proposed amendment to SMC 5.35.060 to prohibit mobile businesses in public rights of way
• Proposed amendment to SMC 4.25.010 to allow a two‑week extension of the secondary water season
• Councilmember Savage’s proposal to make green cans an opt‑out service for new utility accounts

The council administered the oath of office to the newly appointed Youth Court members. No public comments were received. All other agenda items were discussed but deferred to the November 18 business meeting for action.

• Administered oath of office to new Youth Court members

Disaster Preparedness Committee

The Syracuse City Disaster Preparedness Committee will meet on Oct 23, 2025 to discuss a debrief of the October 2 public safety jamboree, review district business on monthly and quarterly emergency meetings and streaming options, consider a tentative HAM Radio course, and plan the April 26, 2025 emergency preparedness and disaster exercise. The meeting will also provide updates on action items such as jamboree plans and DPC articles. No formal decisions are noted in the agenda.

• Debrief of October 2, 2025 Syracuse Public Safety Jamboree
• District business: monthly/quarterly emergency meetings and Zoom/Google Meet streaming
• Tentative HAM Radio course planning
• Planning for Syracuse City Emergency Preparedness & Disaster Exercise (April 26, 2025)
• Action item updates: Public Safety Jamboree plans and DPC articles

Planning Commission

The agenda is procedural boilerplate and does not list specific discussion items or decisions.

The commission adopted its agenda and approved the minutes from the October 7 meeting. It then approved Greg Day's amended site plan for a strip commercial building with a drive‑thru at 1602 South 3000 West (0.58 acres in the GC zone), adding a condition to relocate the ADA parking loading area. The commission also approved Leisure Villas' request to extend the final plat for Agate Estates at 2775 West 2300 South (10.62 acres in the R‑2 zone). Both approvals passed unanimously.

• Adopted agenda – unanimous
• Approved October 7 minutes – unanimous
• Approved Greg Day commercial site plan at 1602 S 3000 W (0.58 acres, GC zone) – unanimous
• Approved Leisure Villas extension of final plat at 2775 W 2300 S (10.62 acres, R-2 zone) – unanimous

City Council

The City Council will conduct public hearings to consider amendments to the budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. Proposed amendment details are available for inspection at the office of the Assistant City Manager.

• Public hearing on budget amendments for Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2026

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing to consider an ordinance approving the sale of real property. The meeting includes a proposal to authorize the Mayor to sign closing documents for the transaction.

• Proposed sale of real property at 3000 West and Antelope Drive to Hawkins Development, LLC

City Council

The City Council will discuss amending the fiscal year budget ending June 30, 2026, and the sale of property at 3000 W Antelope Drive to Hawkins Development LLC. The meeting also includes the appointment of a City Engineer and updates to property maintenance regulations.

• Proposed Resolution R25-40 to amend the budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026
• Proposed Resolution R25-41 to sell real property at 3000 W Antelope Drive to Hawkins Development LLC
• Proposed Ordinance 25-36 amending property maintenance regulations (SMC Section 6.10)
• Proposed Resolution R25-39 to appoint the Syracuse City Engineer
• Authorization for Real Estate Purchase Contracts for properties at 3000 South and 2400 West

Planning Commission

The Syracuse Planning Commission is scheduled to hold a public hearing on October 7, 2025. The agenda includes three items to be heard at 6:00 P.M., with supporting documents available in the agenda packet.

• Public Hearing scheduled for October 7, 2025
• Three agenda items set for 6:00 P.M.
• Planning Commission Packet available for review

The commission approved a proposed third amendment to the Syracuse General Plan that adds a Water Use and Conservation Element, as required by state Senate Bills 110 and 76. The amendment was adopted unanimously. The meeting also adopted its agenda and prior minutes and then adjourned.

• Adopted October 7, 2025 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved September 2, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved proposed third amendment to Syracuse General Plan – Water Use and Conservation Element (unanimous)
• Adjourned regular meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned work session (unanimous)

Syracuse Arts Council

The Syracuse City Arts Council will discuss and vote on the budget for the 2026 season. It will also review a sponsorship form, consider ideas for a bingo night fundraiser, and evaluate letters of interest for the upcoming Wizard of Oz production. A decision on the guest artist and ticket price for the March 23 concert will be made.

• 2026 Season Budget Discussion and Vote
• Review Sponsorship Form
• Bingo Night Discussion – fundraising ideas
• Letters of Interest for The Wizard of Oz
• Vote on Guest Artist and Ticket Price for March 23rd Concert

Disaster Preparedness Committee

The committee is meeting to coordinate the October 2, 2025, Public Safety Jamboree and discuss emergency preparedness resources. Members will review volunteer time slots and plan for upcoming HAM radio courses and the Great Shake Out exercise.

• Public Safety Jamboree on October 2, 2025, at Fire Station 32 (3418 South Bluff Drive)
• Tentative HAM Radio Technician Course (Oct 11 & 18) and General Course (Oct 25 & Nov 1)
• Planning for the Great Shake Out exercise
• Discussion of emergency resources including Everbridge, RDAP, and CERT
• Review of DPC article assignments for city publication

City Council

The Council will discuss and potentially adopt proposed amendments to the Syracuse Municipal Code Section 6.10 on property maintenance. It will also review the FY 2025 budget status, consider FY 2026 budget amendment proposals, and address items such as cemetery plot availability, a legal defender agreement, and public involvement initiatives.

• Proposed amendment to Chapter 6.10 property maintenance regulations, including landscaping requirements and a $100 non‑compliance fee
• Discussion of FY 2025 budget status
• Discussion of proposed FY 2026 budget amendments
• Possible amendment to municipal code regarding availability of cemetery plots
• Consideration of a Legal Defender Agreement for the City Justice Court

The council reviewed proposed amendments to the property‑maintenance code, the FY 2025 budget status, FY 2026 budget amendments, and a temporary limit on cemetery plot sales. No votes were taken; each item was scheduled for further consideration at the October 14 business meeting. The council also noted the pending Legal Defender Agreement for the City Justice Court.

• Moved property‑maintenance code amendments to October 14 business meeting for vote
• Moved FY 2026 budget amendment package to October 14 business meeting for discussion and public hearing
• Moved cemetery‑plot limitation proposal to October 14 consent agenda

City Council

The Syracuse City Council will consider moving the meeting into a Closed Executive Session under Section 52-4-205 of the Open and Public Meetings Law. The closed session would allow discussion of an individual's character, professional competence, physical or mental health, pending litigation, or real‑property transactions. No other agenda items are listed.

• Consider adjourning to Closed Executive Session per Section 52-4-205 to discuss character, competence, health, litigation, or real‑property matters

Councilmember Savage moved to adjourn the meeting into a closed executive session under Section 52-4-205, and the motion was approved with all members voting aye. The session opened at 7:24 p.m., reconvened at 7:33 p.m., and Councilmember Cragun then moved to adjourn the meeting, which also passed unanimously.

• Adjourn into closed executive session – approved (all aye)
• Adjourn the meeting – approved (all aye)

City Council

The council will vote on a consent agenda that includes several items. The primary item is Ordinance 25‑35, which changes the zoning of the property at approximately 2402 W. 2700 S. from Agriculture (A‑1) to Residential (R‑2) for applicant David Bennett. The agenda also contains Resolution 25‑37 to add a Juneteenth holiday to the personnel policies, Resolution 25‑38 to adjust the Heritage Days celebration schedule, and Ordinance 25‑36 to amend property‑maintenance regulations in Section 6.10 of the municipal code.

• Ordinance 25‑35: rezoning 2402 W. 2700 S. from A‑1 (Agriculture) to R‑2 (Residential) – applicant David Bennett
• Resolution 25‑37: amendment to personnel policies to observe Juneteenth holiday
• Resolution 25‑38: adjustment of the annual schedule for Syracuse City Heritage Days
• Ordinance 25‑36: amendment to municipal code Section 6.10 regarding property‑maintenance regulations

The council adopted the meeting agenda and approved the minutes from the August meetings. It then approved three consent‑agenda items: a rezoning of 2402 W. 2700 S. from agricultural to residential, an amendment to observe Juneteenth on the same day as the Utah state holiday, and a new fixed schedule for the annual Heritage Days celebration. All votes were unanimous.

• Adopted agenda (4‑0)
• Approved August 12 and August 26 minutes (4‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 25‑35 rezoning to R‑2 (4‑0)
• Approved Resolution R25‑37 to observe Juneteenth per Utah schedule (4‑0)
• Approved Resolution R25‑38 setting Heritage Days to the second‑to‑last weekend of June (4‑0)

Syracuse Arts Council

The Syracuse Arts Council will meet to approve budget expenditures since August 6, 2025, and discuss the budget for the 2026 season. The council will also review upcoming events for the 2025-2026 season, including theater productions and fundraisers.

• Approval of budget expenditures since Aug. 6, 2025
• 2026 Season Budget Discussion
• Jazz Band event on Sept. 10, 2025
• Bingo fundraiser on Sept. 17, 2025
• The Lion King Jr. production Nov. 6-8, 2025

Planning Commission

The commission unanimously approved an amended site plan for Heather Llewelyn’s 0.58‑acre lot in the Antelope Station subdivision. It also unanimously approved the final plat for RC Parkwest Phase 3, a development of eight lots on 1.654 acres, subject to outstanding questions being resolved. Both motions passed without opposition.

• Approved amended site plan for Heather Llewelyn, Lot 3A Antelope Station (0.58 acres, GC zone) – unanimous
• Commissioner Kelly Nielson recused from discussion and vote on the Antelope Station site plan
• Approved final plat for RC Parkwest Phase 3 at 1693 W 2700 S (8 lots, 1.654 acres) – unanimous, conditional on outstanding questions being addressed
• Adopted the August 19, 2025 agenda – unanimous
• Approved minutes for the July 15, 2025 meeting – unanimous
• Adjourned the regular meeting and proceeded to work session – unanimous
• Adjourned the work session – unanimous

City Council

The City Council will review a recommendation to rezone a 0.262-acre parcel from Agriculture to Residential. The body will also discuss city land leasing policies, employee recruitment, and infrastructure project priorities.

• Proposed zone change for 2402 W. 2700 S. from Agriculture (A-1) to Residential (R-2)
• Annual update on the UTOPIA Fiber project
• Review of city land and rental/lease policies, including a proposed fee increase for park concessionaires to $1,000 per month
• Discussion on reprioritizing 3000 West culinary and secondary waterline projects in the Capital Improvement Plan
• First reading of Code Enforcement policies regarding business landscaping

The council discussed leasing city land to commercial entities and a mobile food operation at the museum parking lot. Council members expressed safety and cost concerns, and the mayor concluded there was insufficient support to move forward. Both lease proposals were therefore declined. The zoning change application for 2402 W. 2700 S. was sent to the September 9 business meeting for future consideration.

• Lease of city land to commercial entities – not approved (no vote recorded)
• Lease of museum parking lot to Witches Brew Coffee Co. – not approved (no vote recorded)
• Zoning change application for 2402 W. 2700 S. – forwarded to September 9 meeting for consideration

City Council

The council voted unanimously to enter a closed executive session, then later voted unanimously to adjourn the special meeting. No other actions were taken.

• Adjourned into closed executive session (all voted aye)
• Adjourned the meeting (all voted in favor)

Planning Commission

The agenda is procedural boilerplate and does not list specific discussion items or decisions. The meeting includes a public hearing, but no further details are provided in the text.

• Public hearing

The commission approved six planning actions, all by unanimous vote. These included a preliminary plat for Westlake Landing, a site plan for Take 5, a minor subdivision with a required city‑council zoning change, a recommendation for a zoning amendment, a conditional‑use permit for Dyslexia Reading Results, and the final plat for Salt Rock Phase 1. Each approval was conditional on staff comments or required city‑council action where noted.

• Approved Westlake Landing preliminary plat (2200 W 700 S) with condition to address all staff comments – unanimous
• Approved Take 5 site plan (3062 W 1700 S) conditional on adding bicycle parking – unanimous
• Approved David Bennett minor subdivision with condition that City Council approve related zoning change – unanimous
• Recommended City Council approve A‑1 to R‑2 zoning amendment (2403 W 2700 S) – unanimous
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for Dyslexia Reading Results (3594 W 2050 S) – unanimous
• Approved final plat for Salt Rock Phase 1 (1744 W Ross Rd) – unanimous

City Council

The council unanimously appointed Alex Davis as the new Police Chief. It also approved the amendment of the General Plan and the Zoning Map for about 1.882 acres at 3400 W. 1700 S., changing the land from medium‑density residential to General Commercial. The council approved the minutes from the July meetings with a unanimous vote.

• Appointed Alex Davis as Police Chief (all voted in favor)
• Adopted Ordinance 25‑31 amending the General Plan for 1.882 acres at 3400 W. 1700 S. to Commercial (all voted in favor)
• Adopted Ordinance 25‑32 amending the Zoning Map for the same 1.882 acres to General Commercial (all voted in favor)
• Approved July 8 and July 22, 2025 council minutes (all voted in favor)

City Council

The City Council reviewed the Planning Commission's recommendation to rezone 3400 W. 1700 S. from R‑1 to General Commercial and amend the General Plan. Council members said they were comfortable with the proposal and will place it on the consent agenda at the August business meeting. The Council also discussed City land lease policies, expressed support for a protective zone around the splash pad, and directed staff to draft an ordinance and gather market‑rate lease data for the August meeting.

• Rezone 3400 W. 1700 S. from R‑1 to General Commercial and amend General Plan – moved to consent agenda for August business meeting
• Staff to prepare ordinance establishing protective zone around splash pad – to be considered at August 12 business meeting
• Staff to compile market‑rate pricing information for current City land leases – to be presented at August work session

City Council

The council voted unanimously to enter a closed executive session to discuss confidential matters. After the session, the council unanimously voted to adjourn the special meeting. No policy or substantive matters were decided.

• Motion to enter closed executive session approved (all voted aye)
• Motion to adjourn meeting approved (all voted in favor)

Planning Commission

The Syracuse Planning Commission approved a plat amendment for the Heritage Lane Commercial Plaza (0.4 acre in the MXD zone). It also approved the final plat for Sadie’s Glenn Phase 3 (approximately 3.5 acres, 18 lots) and the final plat for The Greens at Glen Eagle (approximately 4.19 acres, 12 lots). All three motions passed unanimously.

• Approved Heritage Lane Commercial Plaza plat amendment (0.4 acre, MXD zone) – unanimous
• Approved final plat for Sadie’s Glenn Phase 3 (≈3.5 acres, 18 lots, PRD zone) – unanimous
• Approved final plat for The Greens at Glen Eagle (≈4.19 acres, 12 lots, R‑2 zone) – unanimous

City Council

The council approved the minutes from the June 10, June 24, and June 30 meetings. It awarded a two‑year municipal electric contract to VK Electric, Inc., and a design contract for the 3000 West roundabout to Blu Line and Demiurge LLC. The council also adopted a resolution authorizing the mayor to sign an interlocal agreement for the North Davis Metro SWAT Team, appointed Kelly Nielson to the Planning Commission, amended the ADU sections of the municipal code, and set new sliding fines for noise, park, and unpermitted work violations.

• Approved June 10, June 24, and June 30 meeting minutes (ALL VOTED IN FAVOR)
• Awarded municipal electric contract to VK Electric, Inc. (ALL VOTED IN FAVOR)
• Awarded roundabout design contract to Blu Line and Demiurge LLC (ALL VOTED IN FAVOR)
• Adopted Resolution R25‑29 authorizing mayor to execute interlocal SWAT agreement (ALL VOTED IN FAVOR)
• Adopted Resolution R25‑30 appointing Kelly Nielson to Planning Commission (ALL VOTED IN FAVOR)
• Adopted Ordinance 25‑30 amending ADU code sections (ALL VOTED IN FAVOR)
• Adopted new fee schedule for noise, park, and permit violations (vote not recorded in minutes)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission unanimously approved the site plan for a Church of Jesus Christ expansion at approximately 535 W 2700 S. It also voted 4‑1 to recommend that City Council approve a General Plan map and zoning amendment changing 1.58 acres at approximately 3400 W 1700 S from R‑1 to General Commercial. Both motions were adopted.

• Approved church expansion site plan at 535 W 2700 S (unanimous)
• Recommended City Council approve General Plan map/zoning amendment (R‑1 to GC) for 1.58 acres at 3400 W 1700 S (vote 4‑1)
• Elected James King as Chairman (unanimous)
• Elected Neil Garner as Vice‑Chair (unanimous)
• Adopted July 1, 2025 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes for June 17, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned regular meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned work session (unanimous)

City Council

The council agreed to change city leasing policies to allow annual leases, raise rental fees to market rates, and identify specific city areas where leases may be permitted. No vote count was recorded. Staff will draft the policy changes for review at the July 22 work session.

• Council approved allowing annual leases for city land, increasing fees to market rate, and identifying lease-eligible areas (no vote tally recorded)

Planning Commission

The commission approved the Jones Lots minor subdivision in the R‑2 zone, the Syracuse Costco subdivision covering 32.188 acres in the GC zone, and the final plat for Banbury Townhomes Phase 1. It also recommended that the City Council adopt proposed revisions to ADU regulations. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved Jones Lots Subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved Syracuse Costco Subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved Final Plat for Banbury Townhomes Phase 1 (unanimous)
• Recommended City Council approve ADU ordinance revisions (unanimous)

City Council

The special meeting was called to order and the agenda was adopted. A public hearing on the FY 2025‑2026 budget received no comments and was closed. Trustee Robertson moved to adopt resolution MBA24‑01 for the FY 2024‑2025 budget, Trustee Cragun seconded, and all trustees voted aye. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Adopted FY 2024‑2025 budget resolution MBA24‑01 (all voted aye)

City Council

The agency held a public hearing on Resolution RDA 25‑01 to adopt the fiscal year 2025‑2026 budget. No members of the public spoke, and the hearing was closed. Boardmember Watson moved to adopt the resolution, Robertson seconded, and all voting members approved it. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Adopted FY 2025‑26 budget resolution RDA 25‑01 (unanimous approval)

City Council

The council approved the minutes from the May 13 and May 27 meetings. It adopted resolutions authorizing the 700 South road widening interlocal agreement, amending the city signature and contract routing policy, and appointing Blake Baker and Jace Burk to the Planning Commission. The council also adopted a resolution amending the FY 2024‑2025 budget. Finally, the council adopted the tentative FY 2025‑2026 budget as the final budget and accepted Davis County’s certified tax rate, passing 3‑1.

• Approved May 13 and May 27 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R25-21 authorizing Mayor to execute interlocal agreement for 700 South road widening (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R25-22 amending the City Signature and Contract Routing Policy (unanimous)
• Appointed Blake Baker and Jace Burk to the Planning Commission (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R25-25 amending the FY 2024‑2025 budget (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R25-24 adopting the FY 2025‑2026 budget and accepting the certified tax rate (3‑1)

Planning Commission

The commission adopted the June 3 agenda and approved the May 20 meeting minutes, both unanimously. It approved the final plat for Sadie's Glenn Phase 5A in the PRD zone with a unanimous vote. The commission tabled discussion of the Jones Lots final plat pending a public hearing, also unanimously. Both the regular meeting and the subsequent work session were adjourned unanimously.

• Adopted June 3 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved May 20, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved final plat for Sadie's Glenn Phase 5A (unanimous)
• Tabled discussion on Jones Lots final plat (unanimous)
• Adjourned regular meeting and proceeded to work session (unanimous)
• Adjourned work session (unanimous)

City Council

The council received a report on a mock disaster drill and reviewed three planning items. The rezoning request for 3000 W 1200 S. was recommended for approval, but the council deferred action to the next business meeting. The proposed amendment to add agritourism as a conditional use was sent back to staff for revision. No votes or formal approvals were recorded.

Planning Commission

The commission adopted its agenda and approved the May 6 meeting minutes, both unanimously. It held a public hearing on a draft amendment to add agritourism as a major conditional use in the A‑1 Agricultural Zone and unanimously recommended City Council approve the amendment. The meeting and subsequent work session were adjourned unanimously.

• Adopted May 20 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved May 6 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended City Council approve draft amendment to add agritourism (unanimous)
• Adjourned regular meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned work session (unanimous)

City Council

The council adopted its agenda and approved the minutes from prior meetings, each with unanimous support. It authorized the city to execute an interlocal cooperation agreement with Davis County for municipal election services and approved the designated polling location for the 2025 election, both unanimously. The council also authorized an interlocal agreement for dispatch services for FY 2025‑2026, again with all votes in favor. Finally, the council adopted Ordinance 25‑21, changing the zoning of 2800 S. 1400 W. from A‑1 (agriculture) to R‑2 (residential) with unanimous approval.

• Adopt agenda (all voted in favor)
• Approve prior meeting minutes (all voted in favor)
• Authorize interlocal agreement for municipal election services (all voted in favor)
• Approve polling locations for 2025 municipal election (all voted in favor)
• Authorize interlocal agreement for dispatch services FY 2025‑2026 (all voted in favor)
• Adopt Ordinance 25‑21 rezoning 2800 S. 1400 W. to R‑2 (all voted in favor)

Planning Commission

The commission held a public hearing on Perry Homes' request to rezone about 19.7 acres at 3000 W, 1200 S. Commissioners moved unanimously to recommend City Council approve changing the zoning from A‑1 to R‑2. The meeting then adjourned to a work session.

• Adopted May 6, 2025 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of April 15, 2025 regular meeting and work session (unanimous)
• Recommended City Council approve rezoning of ~19.7 acres from A‑1 to R‑2 (unanimous)
• Adjourned regular meeting and proceeded to work session (unanimous)
• Adjourned work session (unanimous)

City Council

The Syracuse City Council convened a work session on April 22, 2025, receiving public comments and reports from the City Victim Advocate and Davis County Communities that Care. Council members reviewed zoning applications and several policy proposals, but no votes or formal approvals, denials, or tablings were recorded. Consequently, the meeting resulted in discussion only, with no substantive decisions made.

Planning Commission

The commission unanimously approved a commercial site plan at 1604 S 3000 W. It also unanimously recommended City Council approve a General Plan map amendment and a rezoning of approximately 28.5 acres at 2700 S 2000 W from R‑1 to General Commercial and R‑3. All motions were adopted without opposition.

• Approved commercial site plan at 1604 S 3000 W (unanimous)
• Recommended City Council approve General Plan map amendment for 28.5 acres at 2700 S 2000 W (unanimous)
• Recommended City Council approve rezoning of parcels at 2700 S 2000 W from R‑1 to GC and R‑3 (unanimous)
• Adopted the April 15, 2025 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes for April 1, 2025 regular meeting and work session (unanimous)
• Adjourned the regular meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned the work session (unanimous)

City Council

The board adopted the meeting agenda unanimously. It approved the execution of the Interlocal Tax Sharing Agreement between the Syracuse City Redevelopment Agency and Gateway Public Infrastructure District No. 1 by a 4‑1 vote. It denied Matthew Swain’s request to amend the tax‑increment rebate agreement for the EOS gym facility by a unanimous vote.

• Adopt agenda – approved unanimously (all voted in favor)
• Authorize execution of Interlocal Tax Sharing Agreement with Gateway PID No. 1 – approved 4‑1 (all in favor except Carver opposed)
• Deny request to amend the First Amendment to Agreement for Tax Increment Rebate for EOS gym facility – approved unanimously (all voted in favor)

City Council

The Syracuse City Council adopted the agenda and approved several consent items unanimously, including an interlocal agreement with Davis County for third‑party building inspections, a temporary free‑speech zone at Canterbury North Park, and amendments to the municipal code for waste‑waiver, fireworks, and the new Happy Tails Dog Park. The council also voted 4‑1 to authorize execution of the proposed development agreement with Costco Wholesale Corporation. No vote outcome was recorded for the West Davis Corridor aesthetic‑improvements contract award.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R25-17 authorizing interlocal agreement with Davis County (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R25-18 establishing temporary free‑speech zone at Canterbury North Park (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 25-14 amending hardship‑waiver provisions for solid, green, and recyclable waste (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 25-15 amending fireworks regulation (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 25-16 creating Happy Tails Dog Park leash‑free area (unanimous)
• Authorized execution of Costco development agreement (4‑1 in favor, Carver opposed)
• West Davis Corridor aesthetic‑improvements contract award presented; no vote recorded

Planning Commission

The commission adopted the agenda unanimously and approved the March 18 minutes with one abstention. No motions were recorded to approve, deny, or table the Costco site‑plan application, so no substantive planning decisions were made.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Approved March 18 minutes (1 abstain)

Disaster Preparedness Committee

The Disaster Preparedness Committee approved the prior meeting minutes and discussed logistics for the April 26 emergency exercise. Action items were assigned to disperse Red Envelopes and to use EOC radio frequency 439.400 MHz, contacting Dan Merkling. The committee proposed holding its next meeting on April 24, 2025, and then adjourned.

• Approved prior meeting minutes
• Proposed next meeting for April 24, 2025
• Assigned action to disperse Red Envelopes to area members
• Assigned action to set EOC radio frequency to 439.400 MHz and contact Dan Merkling
• Motion of adjournment adopted

City Council

The March 25 work session received public comments and reviewed several Planning Commission recommendations, including rezoning applications for 3281 W. 700 S. and 3015 S. 2000 W., and various ordinance proposals. The council did not vote on any items, instead referring the rezoning recommendation for 3281 W. 700 S. to the April 8 business meeting for future action. No approvals, denials, or tablings were recorded.