Central Wasatch Commission public meetings in 2025
43 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Stakeholders Council
The Central Wasatch Commission Stakeholders Council will review 2025 accomplishments and brainstorm initiatives for 2026. The council will also vote on whether to present a letter regarding transit in Little Cottonwood Canyon to the CWC Board.
- Vote on presenting a letter regarding transit in Little Cottonwood Canyon to the CWC Board
- Review of 2025 activities including a Millcreek Canyon shuttle feasibility study
- Review of a letter to the CWC Board concerning a proposed parking lot at Solitude Resort
- Discussion of 2026 initiatives and resource needs for the Central Wasatch
- Administrative updates to Millcreek Canyon, Environment, Transportation, Recreation, and Economy committees
Central Wasatch Commission Board
The Central Wasatch Commission’s Executive/Budget/Audit Committee will meet to discuss budget priorities, transportation proposals, and public comments on the Big Cottonwood Canyon Environmental Assessment. The committee will also review the structure of its budget committee, state funding requests, and plans for the 2026 Central Wasatch Symposium.
- Review and approval of October 20, 2025 meeting minutes
- Public comment review on the Big Cottonwood Canyon Environmental Assessment
- Discussion on a transportation proposal from Stakeholders Council and public members
- Potential creation of a Budget and Funding Committee
- Review of the CWC’s 2026-2027 state appropriations request
Central Wasatch Commission Board
This meeting is a precautionary notice that a quorum of the Central Wasatch Commission Board may be present during the Executive/Budget/Audit Committee meeting. The agenda is procedural boilerplate and does not list specific discussion items.
Stakeholders Council
The Environment System Committee of the Central Wasatch Commission Stakeholders Council will meet to discuss visitor behavior modifications and the creation of a visitor attitude survey. The committee will also plan its 2026 goals and meeting schedule.
- Discussion on visitor behavior modifications to benefit the Central Wasatch environment
- Proposal to create a survey regarding visitor attitudes and behaviors
- Discussion on sending a member to Legislative and Land Tenure Committee meetings
- Planning of 2026 committee goals and meeting schedule
Stakeholders Council
The Central Wasatch Commission Stakeholders Council Transportation System Committee will meet to review minutes, discuss transit options for Little Cottonwood Canyon, and receive updates on environmental studies and meeting schedules.
- Review and approval of November 10, 2025 meeting minutes
- UDOT presentation on transit-building in the Central Wasatch
- Discussion on Little Cottonwood Canyon transit modes
- Public comment period for Big Cottonwood Canyon Environmental Study
- Discussion of 2026 meeting schedule
Stakeholders Council
The Central Wasatch Commission Stakeholders Council Recreation System Committee will meet to discuss the Outdoor Recreation Initiative, updates to the Bonneville Shoreline Trail master planning project, and program ideas for the 2026 Central Wasatch Symposium. The meeting is open to the public in person or via Zoom and will include time for committee priorities and other topics.
- Discussion of the Outdoor Recreation Initiative and potential future projects
- Updates to the Bonneville Shoreline Trail master planning project by committee member Sarah Bennett
- Programmatic ideas for the 2026 Central Wasatch Symposium
Stakeholders Council
The Central Wasatch Commission Stakeholders Council Economy System Committee will review funding needs and potential sources for canyon projects. The committee will also discuss the possibility of commissioning an economic outlook study for the Central Wasatch.
- Review of canyon funding needs and project funding amounts
- Discussion of potential funding sources for canyon needs
- Proposal to commission an economic outlook study for the Central Wasatch
- Approval of October 8, 2025 meeting minutes
Stakeholders Council
The Central Wasatch Commission Stakeholders Council Environment System Committee will meet to discuss environmental management and visitor behavior. The session includes reviews of ski resort presentations and strategies to increase use of the Central Wasatch Dashboard.
- Discussion on modifying visitor behavior in the Central Wasatch
- Review of ski resort presentations from the October 15 meeting
- Discussion on increasing visitors to the Central Wasatch Dashboard
- Discussion on the Big Cottonwood Canyon Watershed Restoration Project and prescribed burns
Stakeholders Council
The Transportation System Committee will receive a presentation from UDOT regarding transit-building in the Central Wasatch. Members will discuss available transit modes and may begin developing a recommendation for the Stakeholders Council and CWC Board.
- UDOT presentation on transit-building in the Central Wasatch by Devin Weder
- Discussion of available transit mode attributes
- Potential development of a transit mode recommendation for Board approval
- Review and approval of October 20, 2025 meeting minutes
Central Wasatch Commission Board
The Central Wasatch Commission Board will discuss a draft update for the Millcreek Canyon Shuttle Feasibility Study and the results of its public comment period. The board will also consider changes to its leadership and membership, including the release of Chair Jeff Silvestrini.
- Resolution 2025-39: Memorandum of Understanding with Sandy City for the Ski Bus Priority Access Program
- Resolution 2025-38: Catering contract for the 2026 Central Wasatch Symposium
- Resolution 2025-35: Releasing Jeff Silvestrini from the Board
- Resolution 2025-40: Appointing new Stakeholders Council members
- Millcreek Canyon Shuttle Feasibility Study draft update and public comment results
Stakeholders Council
The Central Wasatch Commission’s Transportation System Committee will meet to review updates on transit projects in Little Cottonwood Canyon, including enhanced bus service and cog rail, and discuss the CWC Board’s resolution opposing the rescission of the Roadless Rule. The meeting will also cover follow-up on a letter to car rental agencies and committee updates on environmental impact statements and transit studies.
- Discussion of next steps for letter to car rental agencies
- Updates on Little Cottonwood Canyon Environmental Impact Statements and related litigation
- Consideration of support for enhanced bus service and cog rail in Little Cottonwood Canyon
- Discussion of CWC Board’s resolution opposing rescission of the Roadless Rule
Central Wasatch Commission Board
The Executive/Budget/Audit Committee will meet to review the tentative agenda for the October 31 Board meeting and the 2026 Central Wasatch Symposium program. The committee will also discuss the commission's state appropriation request for 2026-2027.
- Discussion of 2026-2027 state appropriation request
- Review of 2026 Central Wasatch Symposium tentative program
- Review of October 31, 2025 Board meeting tentative agenda
- Approval of September 22, 2025 meeting minutes
Stakeholders Council
The Central Wasatch Commission Stakeholders Council will hold a public meeting on October 15, 2025, at Millcreek City Hall to discuss sustainability initiatives from local ski resorts and vote on a letter to rental-car agencies about Utah’s traction law compliance. The meeting will also include a recap of the August session, committee assignments, and a discussion on responsible recreation in the Central Wasatch mountains.
- Vote on letter to rental-car agencies regarding traction law compliance
- Presentations on Brighton Resort, Snowbird, and Alta Ski Area sustainability initiatives
- Committee assignments for Millcreek Canyon, Environment, Transportation, Recreation, and Economy System Committees
- Discussion on individual and business responsibilities for mitigating environmental impact in the Central Wasatch
- Millcreek Canyon Shuttle Feasibility Study announcement
Stakeholders Council
The Central Wasatch Commission Stakeholders Council Environment System Committee will meet to review meeting minutes, discuss visitor behavior in the canyons, and brainstorm funding sources for land acquisitions. The committee will also prepare questions for a ski resort meeting and review updates on Solitude Mountain Resort's parking proposal.
- Review and approval of September 9, 2025 meeting minutes
- Discussion on visitor behavior in the Central Wasatch
- Brainstorming funding sources for potential land acquisitions
- Brainstorming questions for canyons ski resorts
- Updates on Solitude Mountain Resort's parking lot proposal
Stakeholders Council
The Central Wasatch Commission Stakeholders Council Millcreek Canyon Committee is meeting to review a draft shuttle feasibility study. The body will also discuss potential conservation easements for private land and security at tri-canyon trailheads.
- Review of Fehr & Peers Millcreek Canyon Shuttle Feasibility Study draft report
- Discussion of private land parcels for potential conservation easements
- Discussion of trailhead security in the tri-canyons
Stakeholders Council
The Central Wasatch Commission Stakeholders Council’s Economy System Committee will meet to review and approve minutes from the August 11, 2025 meeting and discuss funding needs for canyons, including methods for prioritization and potential funding sources. The meeting is open to the public in person or virtually.
- Review and approval of August 11, 2025 meeting minutes
- Discussion of canyon funding needs submissions
- Review of methods for prioritizing canyon funding needs
- Exploration of potential funding sources for canyon needs
Central Wasatch Commission Board
The Board will consider adding the City of Holladay and Save Our Canyons to its membership. Members will hold a work session on transportation priorities, including bus service and the Millcreek Canyon Shuttle. The meeting also includes discussions on land acquisition for conservation and a 2024-2025 fiscal year audit report.
- Resolution 2025-28: Admitting City of Holladay and Emily Gray as a member commissioner
- Resolution 2025-29: Adding Save Our Canyons as a Special Advisor
- Resolution 2025-30: Passthrough funding contract with Salt Lake County for tri-canyon restroom maintenance
- Resolution 2025-32: Opposing rescission of the 2001 Roadless Rule
- Millcreek Canyon Shuttle Feasibility Study public comment results
Central Wasatch Commission Board
The Central Wasatch Commission Executive/Budget/Audit Committee will meet to discuss the organization's vision amid a trend of jurisdictions reducing contributions or leaving the commission. The committee will also address upcoming officer vacancies and a potential specialty license plate.
- Discussion on jurisdictions reducing contributions or leaving the CWC
- Planning for Board officer vacancies expiring December 31, 2025
- Discussion on pursuing a CWC license plate for the 2026 legislative session
- Review and approval of August 18, 2025 meeting minutes
Stakeholders Council
The Central Wasatch Commission Stakeholders Council Millcreek Canyon Committee will meet to review a shuttle feasibility study and discuss land conservation. The committee will also address security at tri-canyon trailheads.
- Fehr & Peers Millcreek Canyon Shuttle Feasibility Study update
- Discussion of private land parcels for potential conservation easements
- Discussion of trailhead security in the tri-canyons
- Review and approval of August 11, 2025 meeting minutes
Stakeholders Council
The Central Wasatch Commission’s Stakeholders Council Transportation System Committee will meet to review past discussions, receive chair updates, and consider transit solutions for Little Cottonwood Canyon, including rail-based transit, parking, busing, and tolling. The meeting is open to the public in person or via Zoom.
- Review of Wasatch Transit Solutions July 14 presentation
- Chair updates on ski resort transit communications and noise ordinances in Big Cottonwood Canyon
- Discussion on rail-based transit, roadside parking, enhanced busing, and tolling/carpool incentives for Little Cottonwood Canyon
Stakeholders Council
The Central Wasatch Commission Stakeholders Council Recreation System Committee will meet to review meeting minutes, discuss ideas for the 2026 Central Wasatch Symposium, and debate the potential rescission of the 2001 Roadless Rule.
- Review and approval of August 11, 2025 meeting minutes
- Discussion of 2026 Central Wasatch Symposium ideas
- Discussion on potential rescission of the 2001 Roadless Rule
- Discussion on recreation nodes
- Discussion on uses for a Self-Guided Foothill and Urban Hikes guide
Stakeholders Council
The Central Wasatch Commission’s Environment System Committee will meet to review the Central Wasatch Dashboard’s Human Element data, discuss the potential rescission of the Roadless Rule, and identify future committee projects. The meeting is open to the public in person or via Zoom.
- Review and approval of August 11, 2025 meeting minutes
- Discussion of changes to Central Wasatch Dashboard’s Human Element data
- Discussion of potential rescission of the Roadless Rule
- Identification of potential projects and goals for the committee
- Planning items for the next meeting agenda
Central Wasatch Commission Board
The Central Wasatch Commission Transportation Committee will prepare for a September 8 work session. The committee will discuss transit priorities within the Mountain Accord and transportation needs for the 2034 Olympics.
- Discussion of Commission Transportation and Transit Priorities
- Planning for 2034 Olympics transportation and transit needs
- Staff update on the Millcreek Canyon Shuttle Feasibility Study
Stakeholders Council
The Central Wasatch Commission Stakeholders Council will review recreation and tourism carrying capacities and discuss the Mountain Accord's goals for the recreation system. The council will also review progress on a 'Baseline Study' regarding visitor use data in the canyons.
- Presentation by researcher CJ Blye on carrying capacities in the Central Wasatch
- Discussion on the Mountain Accord's recreation system and environmental resource capacity in Cottonwood Canyons
- Update on the 'Baseline Study' data gathering effort for visitor use
- Review of Millcreek Canyon Shuttle Feasibility Study
- Open requests for stakeholders to join Millcreek Canyon, Environment, Transportation, Recreation, and Economy system committees
Central Wasatch Commission Board
The Executive/Budget/Audit Committee will meet to discuss land conservation programs and goals for the upcoming legislative session. The committee will also review intern reports and the 10-year anniversary of the Mountain Accord.
- Discussion on land conservation program in the Mountain Accord
- Review of research intern report on land designations
- Discussion on funding for a potential Community Engagement Intern
- Review of Millcreek Canyon Shuttle public comment survey results
- Discussion of goals for the upcoming legislative session
Stakeholders Council
The Central Wasatch Commission Stakeholders Council Millcreek Canyon Committee will meet to discuss transportation and land conservation. Key topics include a shuttle feasibility study and the management of the canyon's fee booth.
- Fehr & Peers Millcreek Canyon Shuttle Feasibility Study update
- Millcreek Canyon fee booth design, operation, and traffic information
- Salt Lake Ranger District's use of fee booth revenue
- Private land parcels available for potential conservation easements
Stakeholders Council
The Central Wasatch Commission Stakeholders Council Recreation System Committee is meeting to discuss recreation-related priorities. The committee will review land use, dashboard enhancements, and potential funding requests for studies.
- Discussion of priority land for recreation purposes
- Review of Tri-Canyon Trails Plan priorities
- Discussion of Central Wasatch Dashboard recreation enhancements
- Review of funding requests for the Outdoor Recreation Initiative
- Discussion of potential student internships at the Goff Leadership Institute
Stakeholders Council
The Central Wasatch Commission Stakeholders Council Economy System Committee will meet to review canyon funding needs and discuss economic projects. The committee will also examine ways to increase off-season activity at ski resorts.
- Discussion on securing funding for Wag Bags and air quality monitoring
- Proposal for a Stakeholders Council survey to prioritize canyon funding needs
- Review of economy-supporting projects in Park City and Summit County for potential replication on the Wasatch Front
- Discussion on increasing off-season activity at ski resorts
- Consideration of a rotating agenda-setting responsibility
Stakeholders Council
The Environment System Committee of the Central Wasatch Commission Stakeholders Council will meet to discuss transportation planning and environmental protection. The group will focus on collaboration between organizations in various canyons and the impact of the 2034 Olympics.
- Discussion on balancing transportation planning with environmental protection under the Mountain Accord
- Identification of organizations involved in Little Cottonwood Canyon transportation planning
- Collaboration discussion for Wasatch Boulevard, Big Cottonwood Canyon, Millcreek Canyon, Parleys Canyon, and the Wasatch Back
- Identification of environmental goals for local businesses regarding the 2034 Olympics
- Review and approval of July 8, 2025 meeting minutes
Central Wasatch Commission Board
The Central Wasatch Commission Board will hold a public hearing and vote on the FY 2025/2026 budget. The Board will also consider membership changes, contract renewals, and transportation studies.
- Public hearing and approval of FY 2025/2026 budget
- Contract renewals with Lincoln Hill Partners and EcoBrite
- Contract with Pathway Associates, LLC for 2026 Central Wasatch Symposium
- Funding for an update to the 2012 Fehr and Peers Millcreek Canyon Shuttle Feasibility Study
- Proposed addition of the City of Holladay as a member
Central Wasatch Commission Board
The Central Wasatch Commission Board will hold a public hearing to receive input on the proposed budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The meeting will take place at Millcreek City Hall.
- Public hearing for FY 2025/2026 Budget
Central Wasatch Commission Board
The Central Wasatch Commission Transportation Committee will meet to discuss transit preparations for the 2034 Olympics. The committee will also review a proposal to update a 2012 shuttle feasibility study for Millcreek Canyon.
- Transit preparation and potential requests for the 2034 Olympics
- Proposal to update the 2012 Fehr and Peers Millcreek Canyon Shuttle Feasibility Study
- Discussion of US News & World Report ranking regarding Utah's environmental category
Central Wasatch Commission Board
The Executive Budget Audit Committee is meeting to discuss changes to the tentative 2025-2026 fiscal year budget. The committee will also determine how to use funds for short-term projects that missed their implementation deadlines.
- Discussion on the use of funds for delayed 2024-2025 short-term projects
- Review of changes to the tentative 2025-2026 fiscal year budget
- Review of the draft agenda for the June 23 board meeting
- Approval of April 21, 2025 meeting minutes
Central Wasatch Commission Board
The Central Wasatch Commission Board will meet to consider a tentative budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year and approve funding for short-term projects. The board will also discuss a consulting agreement to update the Millcreek Canyon Shuttle Feasibility Study.
- Resolution 2025-08: Approving Tentative Budget for 2025-2026
- Resolution 2025-12: Consulting Agreement with Fehr and Peers for Millcreek Canyon Shuttle study
- Resolution 2025-10: Approving Short-Term Projects and associated funding
- Resolution 2025-07: Amending bylaws to allow staff to make surplusing decisions for items under $2,500
- Potential addition of High Valley Transit and City of Holladay as member jurisdictions
Central Wasatch Commission Board
The Central Wasatch Commission Executive/Budget/Audit Committee will discuss the draft 2025-2026 budget and the use of current travel and professional development funds. The committee will also review updates to the Millcreek Canyon Shuttle Feasibility Study and strategic plan topics.
- Review and discussion of the draft tentative 2025-2026 fiscal year budget
- Discussion of the update to the 2012 Fehr and Peers Millcreek Canyon Shuttle Feasibility Study
- Discussion on moving to a new platform for receiving donations
- Review of strategic plan topics including land acquisition and environmental monitoring and restoration programs
- Discussion of funding recommendations from the Short-Term Projects Committee
Central Wasatch Commission Board
The Central Wasatch Commission Short-Term Projects Committee will meet to review a pool of finalist project proposals. The committee intends to make recommendations for funding based on these proposals.
- Review of short-term project finalist proposals for funding recommendations
Central Wasatch Commission Board
The Central Wasatch Commission Executive/Budget/Audit Committee will hold a meeting on March 17, 2025, to discuss the preliminary 2025-2026 budget, revisit strategic plan topics for the next fiscal year, and consider a draft amendment to the surplus policy. Other agenda items include the use of travel and professional development funds, updates from the Stakeholders Council, and staff announcements on youth council, appropriations, hiring, and short-term project grants. No final votes are scheduled; most items are discussions.
- Preliminary 2025-2026 budget discussion covering member contributions and new member jurisdictions
- Strategic plan follow-up including CWNCRA timeline, land acquisition program, environmental monitoring, and Millcreek Canyon shuttle
- Draft amendment to the CWC's surplus policy
- Discussion on use of this fiscal year's budgeted travel and professional development funds
- Staff announcements: Youth Council updates, request for appropriation, hiring committee, Short-Term Projects Grant finalists selected
Central Wasatch Commission Board
The Board will discuss strategic planning for the 2025-2026 fiscal year and review Mountain Accord directives. The meeting includes updates on transportation projects, short-term grant eligibility, and the Stakeholders Council.
- Resolution 2025-04: Releasing Members of the Stakeholders Council
- Resolution 2025-05: Amending the Donation Protocol for the CWC Donation Checking Account
- Resolution 2025-06: Declaring certain CWC property as surplus
- Review of job descriptions for a full-time Communications Director and part-time Research Intern
- Discussion of scope and eligibility for the Short-Term Projects Grant program
Central Wasatch Commission Board
The Central Wasatch Commission Executive/Budget/Audit Committee will review the final 2025 Central Wasatch Symposium report and discuss spending for that event as well as the budget and plans for the 2026 Symposium. The committee will also consider job descriptions for a new Communications Director and a research internship, potential changes to ex-officio board membership, a new budget line for Youth Council short-term projects, and disposal of CWC property. Stakeholders Council recent activities will be discussed, and staff announcements include updates on grants, budget season, and an Environmental Dashboard workshop.
- Review final 2025 Central Wasatch Symposium report and discuss spending
- Discuss 2026 Symposium budget, location, and event planning contract
- Consider job description for full-time Communications Director replacing resigning Community Engagement Coordinator
- Discuss potential changes to board's ex-officio membership
- Discuss adding a new budget line item for Youth Council Short-Term Projects for 2025-2026
Central Wasatch Commission Board
The Central Wasatch Commission Transportation Committee is meeting to discuss infrastructure and transit options in the Tri-Canyons. The body will review a parking lot plan for Solitude Resort and the viability of electric shuttles.
- Solitude Resort's plan to build a parking lot in Mill F
- Viability of electric shuttles in the Tri-Canyons and a potential Millcreek Canyon Shuttle
- Sale of Catherine Pass Highway by Great Western Mining Company
- Debrief of the recent Central Wasatch Symposium
- Update on the Ski Bus Priority Access Program
Central Wasatch Commission Board
The Central Wasatch Commission Executive/Budget/Audit Committee will meet to discuss the 2025-2026 appropriations request and consider broadening the use of the Zions Donation Account. The committee will also debrief the Central Wasatch Symposium and hear a report from the Stakeholders Council. Staff announcements include youth council updates, upcoming staffing changes, and a short-term projects grant call open until February 9, 2025.
- Discussion of the 2025-2026 appropriations request for CWC funding
- Proposal to broaden the Zions Donation Account and Clover platform to accept donations for all CWC projects
- Debrief and discussion of the Central Wasatch Symposium
- Stakeholders Council report on recent activities
- Short-Term Projects Grant call for ideas open until February 9, 2025
Central Wasatch Commission Board
This is a precautionary notice that a quorum of the Central Wasatch Commission may be present at the Central Wasatch Symposium. The event focuses on economy, environment, recreation, and transportation systems in the Central Wasatch.
- Central Wasatch Symposium conference
Central Wasatch Commission Board
The Central Wasatch Commission Board will vote on two resolutions: a contract amendment with the University of Utah for the Environmental Dashboard's human element, and a website maintenance agreement with Sonlight Designs. The board will also appoint a Stakeholders Council member and discuss transportation issues including a comment on the Big Cottonwood Canyon Environmental Assessment and the Millcreek Canyon Shuttle.
- Vote on Resolution 2025-01 – Sixth Amendment to Interlocal Agreement with University of Utah for Environmental Dashboard
- Vote on Resolution 2025-02 – Independent contractor agreement with Sonlight Designs, LLC for website maintenance
- Vote on Resolution 2025-03 – Appointment of Doug Tolman to Stakeholders Council
- Discussion of CWC comment on Big Cottonwood Canyon Environmental Assessment
- Short-Term Project Grant cycle begins January 13, 2025