Central Wasatch Commission, UT

Stakeholders Council

The Central Wasatch Commission Stakeholders Council Economy System Committee will meet to appoint a new Chair following the departure of John Adams. The committee also plans to create a strategic roadmap and discuss economic issues related to Mill Creek Canyon.

• Appointment of a new committee Chair
• Creation of a one-page roadmap for purpose, vision, and strategic pillars
• Discussion of economic issues in Mill Creek Canyon
• Potential survey of canyon businesses

Central Wasatch Commission Board

The Central Wasatch Commission Board will hold a special meeting to review the current state of the CWNCRA. The session includes statements of interest from local municipalities and environmental and recreation groups.

• Staff overview of the current state of the CWNCRA
• Statements of interest from the Town of Alta
• Statements of interest from the Town of Brighton
• Statements of interest from Save Our Canyons
• Statements of interest from Wasatch Backcountry Alliance

Stakeholders Council

The Stakeholders Council Economy System Committee is scheduled to meet on October 14, 2026. The agenda for this meeting is listed as TBD.

Stakeholders Council

The Central Wasatch Commission Stakeholders Council Environment System Committee will meet to discuss visitor behavior surveys and water quality data. The committee will also review topics related to Mill Creek Canyon and the CWNCRA. A vote will be held to confirm a new committee Chair.

• Vote to confirm a new committee Chair
• Workshop on visitor behavior survey, including transit-focused additions
• Discussion of Division of Water Quality presentation takeaways
• Discussion of Mill Creek Canyon updates
• Review of CWNCRA support and September 2 Stakeholders Council takeaways

Central Wasatch Commission Board

The Central Wasatch Commission Board meets Monday, October 5, 2026, at 3:30 P.M. at Millcreek City Hall, Community Forum, 1330 E. Chambers Ave., Millcreek, UT 84106, with a virtual option. The Board will hear the 2025-2026 fiscal year audit from Ron Stewart of Gilbert & Stewart CPAs and review the 2025-2026 annual report. It will consider four resolutions on agreements for event management, symposium catering, restroom maintenance, and 2026-27 ski season traffic control with Sandy City, plus a resolution releasing a Stakeholders Council member. Staff and the Board will also discuss the timeline and public engagement for re-drafting the CWNCRA.

• Resolution 2026-27: agreement with Pathway Associates, L.L.C. for event management services
• Resolution 2026-28: engaging a caterer for the 2027 Central Wasatch Symposium
• Resolution 2026-29: agreement with Northwest Cascade Inc. d/b/a Honeybucket for restroom maintenance
• Resolution 2026-30: agreement with Sandy City for 2026-27 ski season traffic control
• Resolution 2026-31: releasing a Stakeholders Council member; 2025-2026 fiscal year audit presented by Gilbert & Stewart CPAs

Stakeholders Council

The Central Wasatch Commission Stakeholders Council Transportation System Committee will meet to discuss transportation issues in the Cottonwood Canyons and Mill Creek Canyon. The committee will review takeaways from a prior meeting and consider steps to support the CWNCRA, including potential recommendations to the CWC Board. They will also discuss tolling, the Traction Law, and approve minutes from the July 13, 2026 meeting.

• Discussion of tolling in the Cottonwood Canyons
• Discussion of the Traction Law
• Discussion of transportation issues in Mill Creek Canyon
• Review of takeaways from September 2 Stakeholders Council meeting
• Potential recommendations to the CWC Board regarding CWNCRA

Stakeholders Council

The Central Wasatch Commission Stakeholders Council's Recreation System Committee is meeting to discuss recreation-related topics, including the Tri-Canyon Trails Plan, the CWNCRA, and a survey on recreation behaviors. The committee will also hear a trivia project from the Environment System Committee and may discuss Mill Creek Canyon topics. The meeting is open to the public, with options to attend in person or virtually.

• Discussion of Tri-Canyon Trails Plan and questions for the Forest Service
• Discussion of CWNCRA through a recreation lens
• Discussion of Roadless Rule rescission and survey on recreation behaviors
• Environment System Committee trivia project presentation
• Possible discussion of recreation topics in Mill Creek Canyon

Stakeholders Council

The Central Wasatch Commission’s Environment System Committee will meet to review water quality data, continue work on a visitor behavior survey, and discuss Mill Creek Canyon updates. The meeting is open to the public in person or via Zoom and will include updates from the Division of Water Quality.

• Review and approval of August 11, 2026 meeting minutes
• Water quality management discussion led by Sandy Wingert (Division of Water Quality)
• Workshop on visitor behavior survey
• Updates and discussion on Mill Creek Canyon

Central Wasatch Commission Board

The Executive Budget Audit Committee will meet to review previous minutes and discuss the August 17 Board retreat. The committee will also discuss future engagement regarding Senator Cullimore's Wasatch Canyons meetings and plan the October 5 Board meeting agenda.

• Review and approval of July 23, 2026, meeting minutes
• Discussion of the August 17 Board retreat
• Discussion of engagement with Senator Cullimore's Wasatch Canyons meetings
• Discussion of the October 5 Board meeting agenda

Stakeholders Council

The Stakeholders Council will hold a discussion regarding the CWNCRA, including its impact on regional interests and strategies to support its passage. Members will participate in discussion groups to identify potential challenges and ways to support the bill. The meeting also includes a recap of the August 17 Board retreat and approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Approval of June 3, 2026, meeting minutes
• Discussion of CWNCRA bill functions and interests
• Review of public engagement strategies for the CWNCRA
• Report on the August 17, 2026, Board retreat

Central Wasatch Commission Board

The Central Wasatch Commission Board is issuing a precautionary notice that a quorum of its members may attend a meeting convened by a Utah legislator to discuss canyon transportation topics. No votes or actions will be taken by the CWC at this event. The agenda is purely procedural, with no decisions or discussions scheduled.

• Precautionary quorum notice for a legislative meeting on canyon transportation
• Meeting held at Millcreek Common, 1330 E Chambers Ave, Millcreek, UT
• No votes or actions to be taken by CWC public bodies

Central Wasatch Commission Board

The Central Wasatch Commission Board will hold a retreat on August 17, 2026, to discuss the history, importance, and future of the CWNCRA, and to consider several resolutions including new stakeholder appointments, meeting schedules, and contracts for website redesign, an intern, and Forest Service restroom maintenance. The board may also enter a closed session for litigation, property, or personnel matters.

• Resolution 2026-22: Appointing a member to the Stakeholders Council
• Resolution 2026-23: Establishing 2027 annual meeting schedule
• Resolution 2026-24: Contract with Clarify Web Design, LLC for website redesign
• Resolution 2026-25: Employment agreement with Anette Fuentes as part-time intern
• Resolution 2026-26: Modification of agreement with U.S. Forest Service for restroom maintenance funding

Stakeholders Council

The Central Wasatch Commission Stakeholders Council Environment System Committee will meet to continue work on a visitor behavior survey, discuss macroinvertebrate data as a water quality indicator, and share updates on Mill Creek Canyon. The committee will also decide whether to meet in September or October and set the next agenda. The meeting is open to the public in person or virtually.

• Continue work on a visitor behavior survey
• Discuss macroinvertebrate data as a water quality indicator
• Share updates on Mill Creek Canyon
• Decide next meeting month (September or October)
• Review and approve minutes of July 14, 2026 meeting

Central Wasatch Commission Board

The Executive/Budget/Audit Committee will meet to review minutes from June 11, 2026. The committee will also discuss the agenda for the August 17 Board retreat, including contract approvals and new Stakeholders Council members.

• Review and approval of June 11, 2026 meeting minutes
• Discussion of August 17 Board retreat agenda
• Discussion of contract approvals
• Discussion of new Stakeholders Council members

Stakeholders Council

The Central Wasatch Commission Stakeholders Council Transportation System Committee will meet to review minutes, discuss committee priorities, and address topics including a transit hub, traction law, and Mill Creek Canyon transportation issues.

• Review and approval of May 11, 2026 meeting minutes
• Discussion of planned transit hub at Wasatch Boulevard gravel pit
• Discussion of the Traction Law
• Discussion of transportation issues in Mill Creek Canyon
• Discussion of Sandy City Council cutting funding to the CWC

Stakeholders Council

The Central Wasatch Commission Stakeholders Council Recreation System Committee is meeting to review staff updates and coordinate outdoor activities. The committee will also discuss a recreation behavior survey and topics related to Mill Creek Canyon.

• Approval of March 12, 2026 meeting minutes
• Funding update for 2026-2027 Short-Term Projects Grant cycle
• Sandy City contribution update
• Discussion on Environment System Committee survey regarding recreator behavior
• Discussion on recreation-related topics for Mill Creek Canyon

Central Wasatch Commission Board

The Central Wasatch Commission Transportation Committee is meeting to discuss if busing transit can meet goals set in the LCC EIS. The committee will also hear a presentation on transportation and transit topics from the Stakeholders Council Transportation System Committee.

• Discussion on bussing transit mode capacity regarding LCC EIS goals
• Presentation from CWC Stakeholders Council Transportation System Committee co-chairs
• Review and approval of June 10, 2026 meeting minutes

Central Wasatch Commission Board

The Central Wasatch Commission Capacity Committee will meet to establish its formal purpose and need statements. Members will also discuss and agree upon the desired outcomes for the committee.

• Review and approval of June 8, 2026 meeting minutes
• Discussion and setting of the committee's purpose and need statements
• Agreement upon a desired outcome for the Capacity Committee

Central Wasatch Commission Board

The Central Wasatch Commission Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed FY 2026-2027 budget and vote on its adoption (Resolution 2026-13). The board will also discuss staff bonuses, consider changes to board membership (resolutions 2026-14 and 2026-15), and vote on several contract renewals and amendments for tri-canyon restroom maintenance (resolutions 2026-17, 2026-18, 2026-19). Committee updates include a mobility hub at a gravel pit near Big Cottonwood Canyon and approval of short-term projects (Resolution 2026-16).

• Public hearing on proposed FY 2027 budget, followed by vote on Resolution 2026-13 to adopt it
• Discussion of proposed staff bonuses
• Resolution 2026-14 to release Carlton Christensen from board; Resolution 2026-15 to appoint Jay Fox as ex officio commissioner representing UTA
• Resolution 2026-16 approving short-term projects and funding
• Resolutions 2026-17, 2026-18, 2026-19 for contract amendments and extensions on tri-canyon restroom maintenance

Central Wasatch Commission Board

The Central Wasatch Commission Executive/Budget/Audit Committee will meet to review the tentative budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, approve minutes from a previous meeting, and discuss organizational strategy and communications.

• Review and approval of March 16, 2026 meeting minutes
• Review of the 2026-2027 fiscal year tentative budget
• Discussion of communications, outreach, and CWNCRA
• Discussion of holding a Board retreat during the summer
• Review of the draft agenda for the June 22, 2026 Board meeting

Central Wasatch Commission Board

The Central Wasatch Commission Transportation Committee will meet to discuss securing legislative funding for operations and maintenance of the Big Cottonwood Canyon Environmental Assessment and Phase 1 of the Little Cottonwood Canyon Environmental Impact Statement. The committee will also consider expanding the Ski Bus Priority Access Program into Cottonwood Heights and Holladay. Additional items include reviewing the committee's vision and goals from the prior meeting and setting a monthly meeting schedule.

• Discussion on securing legislative funding for Big Cottonwood Canyon EA and Little Cottonwood Canyon EIS operations and maintenance
• Discussion on expanding the Ski Bus Priority Access Program into Cottonwood Heights and Holladay
• Review of committee vision and goals from the May 13 meeting
• Discussion on adopting a monthly meeting schedule

Stakeholders Council

The Central Wasatch Commission Stakeholders Council Economy System Committee will meet to discuss ideas on planned canyon tolling and replicating the Park City business survey in the Wasatch Front. The committee will also review recent Stakeholders Council discussions and consider economic issues related to Mill Creek Canyon. No formal votes are scheduled; items are discussions only.

• Discussion of ideas regarding planned canyon tolling
• Replicating Park City business survey in Wasatch Front, including tourism dependence and business stewardship
• Review of June 3, 2026 Stakeholders Council meeting discussions
• Economic issues pertinent to Mill Creek Canyon discussed
• Approval of minutes from April 8, 2026 meeting

Stakeholders Council

The Stakeholders Council Environment System Committee will hear a water quality data presentation from Salt Lake City and Salt Lake County, continue work on a visitor behavior survey, and receive updates on a proposed gravel pit in Parleys Canyon and potential rescission of the Roadless Rule. The committee will also set its next meeting schedule. No final action is listed on the agenda.

• Water quality data discussion with Salt Lake City Dept. of Public Utilities and Salt Lake County
• Workshop on visitor behavior survey
• Update on proposed gravel pit in Parleys Canyon
• Update on potential rescission of the Roadless Rule
• Review and approval of May 12, 2026 meeting minutes

Central Wasatch Commission Board

The Capacity Committee will meet to establish the vision, purpose, and goals for defining capacity within the region. Commissioners will also determine specific objectives and the future meeting cadence for the committee.

• Discussion on the definition of capacity as it applies to the region
• Setting of committee goals and specific objectives
• Determination of meeting cadence

Stakeholders Council

The Central Wasatch Commission Stakeholders Council will meet to appoint committee leaders and discuss regional transportation and environmental issues. The council will also vote on whether to send a letter to the CWC Board regarding UDOT's implementation of Phase 1 of the Little Cottonwood Canyon Environmental Impact Statement.

• Vote on delivering a letter to the CWC Board regarding UDOT's Phase 1 Little Cottonwood Canyon Environmental Impact Statement refinements
• Appointment of leaders for the Transportation System Committee
• Appointment of leaders for the Environment System Committee
• Discussion on regional problem-solving for the Wasatch Front and Wasatch Back

Central Wasatch Commission Board

The Central Wasatch Commission Transportation Committee will hold an organizational meeting on May 13, 2026. Commissioners will discuss and set the committee's vision, goals, and specific objectives. They will also determine how often the committee will meet. No votes on specific projects or expenditures are scheduled.

• Discussion to set the committee's vision and goals
• Determination of specific objectives to support the vision
• Decision on meeting cadence (frequency)
• Meeting held in person at 311 S. State St., Ste. 330, Salt Lake City, with virtual option

Stakeholders Council

The Central Wasatch Commission Stakeholders Council Environment System Committee will meet to discuss several environmental management topics. No final decisions are scheduled; items include a visitor behavior survey, implementation of Phase 1 of the Little Cottonwood Canyon Environmental Impact Statement, and committee leadership changes. The committee will also receive updates on a proposed gravel pit in Parleys Canyon and potential rescission of the Roadless Rule.

• Discuss modifying visitor behavior in Central Wasatch via a survey
• Discuss implementation of Little Cottonwood Canyon EIS Phase 1
• Discuss need for new committee leadership beginning July 2026
• Receive updates on proposed gravel pit in Parleys Canyon
• Receive updates on potential rescission of the Roadless Rule

Stakeholders Council

The Transportation System Committee will review minutes, hear a University of Utah student research project on canyon transportation options, and receive updates on enhanced bus service, shuttles, rideshare, Mill Creek Canyon issues, and capacity studies. The committee will also discuss appointing a new Chair at the June Stakeholders Council meeting. No votes or binding decisions are scheduled; the meeting is largely informational and discussion-based.

• University of Utah engineering student project on canyon transportation options
• Updates on enhanced bus service, shuttle from transit hub, rideshare, Mill Creek Canyon shuttle concept, capacity study, and funding outside UTA
• Discussion of parking/traffic challenges and trailhead access in the canyons
• Discussion of Mill Creek Canyon transportation issues
• Discussion of appointing a new Chair at the June Stakeholders Council meeting

Central Wasatch Commission Board

The Central Wasatch Commission Board will discuss and consider a resolution to approve the tentative budget for FY 2026-2027. The board will also continue discussions on a capacity study for Central Wasatch canyons. Additionally, the board will consider approving minutes from the previous meeting and hear staff announcements about short-term project funding recommendations.

• Consider approving minutes of the April 13, 2026 board meeting
• Continue discussion on a capacity study for Central Wasatch canyons
• Discuss future strategy for fund balance maintenance
• Consider Resolution 2026-12 to approve the tentative budget for FY 2026-2027
• Staff announcement: Short-Term Projects Committee funding recommendations to be considered at June 22 board meeting

Central Wasatch Commission Board

The Central Wasatch Commission's Short-Term Projects Committee will review and determine funding recommendations for 14 project proposals covering watershed education, trail restoration, wildlife connectivity, and other initiatives. The meeting includes discussion of evaluation criteria and a public comment period.

• Review of 14 short-term project proposals including Central Wasatch Watershed Education Program (Cottonwood Canyons Foundation) and Tri-Canyons Sustainable Trail and Habitat Restoration Program
• Evaluation strategy discussion on criteria used to assess proposals
• SR-224 Wildlife Connectivity & Safety Project, Phase 2 (Save People Save Wildlife)
• Backcountry Shuttle (Wasatch Backcountry Alliance)
• Summit Cares Bikeshare Helmet Program (WILS Foundation)

Stakeholders Council

The Central Wasatch Commission Stakeholders Council Environment System Committee will meet to discuss visitor behavior surveys and canyon carrying capacity. The committee will also review UDOT's Phase 1 Environmental Impact Statement for Little Cottonwood Canyon.

• Discussion on creating a survey to modify visitor behavior in the Central Wasatch
• Review of UDOT's plan for Phase 1 of the Little Cottonwood Canyon EIS and Mountain Accord
• Discussion on canyon carrying capacity
• Updates on a proposed gravel pit in Parleys Canyon
• Updates on the potential rescission of the Roadless Rule