Jordan River Commission public meetings in 2023
17 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Technical Advisory Committee
The Jordan River Commission's Technical Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to discuss routine business, including approving October meeting minutes and setting the 2024 meeting schedule. The committee will also hear updates on the Cooperative Weed Management Area work group and staff reports on topics such as a draft riparian amendments bill, canal trails, and the Utah Lake management plan.
- Review of October 19, 2023 meeting minutes
- Proposed 2024 meeting schedule
- Quarterly Cooperative Weed Management Area work group update
- Draft riparian amendments bill (December 6 version)
- Utah Outdoor Recreation Grants Program guide 2024
Event Advisory Committee
The Jordan River Commission's Event Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to discuss committee business, including a proposed 2024 meeting schedule and a draft request for proposals for website services. They will also review upcoming commission events like the City Nature Challenge, Golden Spoke, and Get to the River Festival, and hold a roundtable on other events.
- Action item: Approve proposed 2024 Event Advisory Committee meeting schedule
- Review draft Request for Proposal for website services for commission and event sites
- City Nature Challenge: April 26-29, 2024
- Golden Spoke: May 11, 2024
- 2024 preliminary Get to the River Festival budget
Governing Board
The Jordan River Commission Governing Board will meet to discuss updates on the Jordan River Extra Patrols and Utah's homelessness plan, consider amendments to its bylaws regarding Watershed Council certification, and propose its 2024 meeting schedule. The meeting also includes public comments and a director's report.
- Jordan River Extra Patrols (JREP) updates
- Utah's Strategic Plan to Address Homelessness updates
- Commission Bylaws Amendments for Jordan River Watershed Council Certification
- Proposed 2024 Governing Board Meeting Schedule
- Thank outgoing Governing Board members
Technical Advisory Committee
The Jordan River Commission's Technical Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to handle routine business, including approving past meeting minutes and announcing officer nominations. The main discussion will focus on recreation and community development, with presentations from Utah County Parks & Trails and Salt Lake County Parks & Recreation, as well as fishing access and a roundtable discussion.
- Approval of May 18, 2023 and August 17, 2023 meeting minutes
- Committee officer nomination announcement
- Presentations on Utah County Parks & Trails and Salt Lake County Parks & Recreation
- Discussion on fishing access
- Commission staff reports
Event Advisory Committee
The Jordan River Commission's Event Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss routine business, including approving revised schedules and minutes, and to consider a proposed contract extension with Mighty Penguin for the 2024 Get to the River Festival. They will also review festival summaries and financial reports for the Get to the River Festival and Golden Spoke events.
- Proposed contract extension with Mighty Penguin for 2024 Get to the River Festival fundraising, planning & management
- 2023 Get to the River Festival Mini-Grant Awards
- Get to the River Festival summary and year-to-date financial report
- Golden Spoke year-to-date financial report
- Revised 2023 committee meeting schedule
Governing Board
The Jordan River Commission Governing Board is meeting to discuss establishing and certifying the Jordan River Watershed Council through proposed bylaws amendments, along with routine business. The board will also review financial reports for FY2023 Q4 and FY2024 Q1, approve meeting minutes, and hear a grant report from Seven Canyons Trust.
- Proposed bylaws amendments to establish and certify the Jordan River Watershed Council
- FY2023 4th Quarter and FY2024 1st Quarter financial reports
- JRC Small Grant Report by Seven Canyons Trust for 2023 Range 2 River Relay
- Event Advisory Committee appointments
- Get to the River Festival summary and highlights
Technical Advisory Committee
The September 21, 2023 meeting of the Jordan River Commission Technical Advisory Committee has been cancelled. No business will be conducted. Members and the public are instead invited to participate in the Get to the River Festival throughout September.
- Meeting cancelled for September 21, 2023
- Get to the River Festival events throughout September
- More info at www.GetToTheRiver.org
Governing Board
The Jordan River Commission Governing Board is meeting for a field trip on September 7, 2023, from 10:00 AM to 12:25 PM. The agenda states 'Field Trip' and 'No Agenda,' indicating this is a non-decision-making event with no formal business items. The meeting location is the Salt Lake Mosquito Abatement District at 2215 N 2200 West, Salt Lake City, UT 84116.
- Field trip with no agenda
- Meeting at Salt Lake Mosquito Abatement District, 2215 N 2200 West, Salt Lake City, UT 84116
- Remote participation available for board members and public
Technical Advisory Committee
The Jordan River Commission Technical Advisory Committee is holding a meeting on August 17, 2023, from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM. The agenda is listed as "TBD" (to be determined), so no specific items are provided. The meeting will be held virtually, with an anchor location in Salt Lake City.
- Agenda listed as TBD — no specific items provided
Governing Board
The Jordan River Commission Governing Board is meeting to discuss watershed council updates, appoint and re-appoint ex-officio board members, review the fiscal year 2023 fourth quarter financial report, and consider staffing. The agenda also includes a preview of the Get to the River Festival and a report from the director.
- Appointment of ex-officio member (Betty Naylor resume attached)
- Re-appointments of ex-officio members
- Fiscal Year 2023 4th Quarter Financial Report
- Commission staffing discussion (Christian Simonsen resume and nepotism policy attached)
- Jordan River Watershed Council bylaws amendments
Technical Advisory Committee
The Technical Advisory Committee of the Jordan River Commission is holding an in-person field trip meeting. The agenda is listed as 'TBD' (to be determined), so no specific items are provided. The meeting will take place at Germania Park in Murray, Utah.
- Field trip meeting at Germania Park, 5243 S Murray Pkwy Ave., Murray, UT
- In-person only; no virtual participation available
- Agenda listed as TBD
Governing Board
The Jordan River Commission Governing Board will meet to hold a public hearing on and consider adopting its proposed Fiscal Year 2024 budget. The agenda also includes presentations on riparian habitat restoration and a 9/11 Day of Service, plus commission business items such as training, meeting minutes, a fraud risk report, and small grant program items. The meeting is scheduled for June 1, 2023, at 10:00 AM at the Conservation Garden Park Education Center in West Jordan, with electronic participation available.
- Public hearing and adoption of FY 2024 Commission Budget
- Presentation on Riparian & Wetland Wildlife Habitat Restoration
- Presentation on 9/11 National Day of Service & Remembrance
- Adoption of April 6, 2023 meeting minutes
- Jordan River Small Grant Program proposal and report
Technical Advisory Committee
The Jordan River Commission Technical Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss community development opportunities along the Jordan River, including presentations on the State Fairpark Master Plan and the 'Power District' Master Plan by Rocky Mountain Power. The committee will also review April meeting minutes and receive staff reports.
- Presentation: Urban Development Opportunities at the Jordan River
- State Fairpark Master Plan discussion
- 'Power District' Master Plan by Rocky Mountain Power
- Review of April 20, 2023 meeting minutes
- Public comments and committee roll call
Governing Board
The Jordan River Commission Governing Board is holding a field trip to tour the ongoing construction and restoration of Pioneer Crossing Park in West Valley City. The tour is open to the public but requires advance registration due to limited space. No official Commission business will be conducted, and there is no meeting agenda.
- Field trip to Pioneer Crossing Park, approximately 3275 South 1200 West, West Valley City
- Tour led by Salt Lake County Department of Parks & Recreation project team
- Park not yet open to the public; opening expected later this spring or early summer
- Registration required via Eventbrite on a first-come, first-served basis
- No electronic participation available
Event Advisory Committee
The Jordan River Commission's Event Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to handle routine business, including approving January meeting minutes and appointing a vice chair. The committee will also discuss Commission-supported events such as the City Nature Challenge, Golden Spoke, and Get to the River Festival, along with other outreach and communications items.
- Appoint Vice Chair
- Discuss City Nature Challenge
- Discuss Golden Spoke
- Discuss Get to the River Festival
- Review January 12, 2023 meeting minutes
Event Advisory Committee
The Jordan River Commission Event Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for February 9, 2023, has been canceled. No agenda items or business will be discussed at this meeting.
- Meeting canceled for February 9, 2023
Governing Board
The Jordan River Commission Governing Board is meeting to conduct routine business, including officer nominations and elections, appointments, and consideration of bylaws amendments. The board will also review the Fiscal Year 2023 second quarter financial report and a budget amendment, and hear reports from committees and staff.
- Officer nominations and elections
- Commission bylaws amendments
- Adoption of meeting minutes from October 6, 2022, and December 1, 2022
- Fiscal Year 2023 Second Quarter Financial Report
- Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Amendment #1