Jordan River Commission public meetings in 2024
22 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Technical Advisory Committee
The Jordan River Commission Technical Advisory Committee will meet virtually to hear a presentation on Utah Lake weed management and restoration and discuss the Jordan River Parkway Design Guidelines update, including subcommittee opportunities. The committee will also take public comments and receive staff reports on recent news, grants, and upcoming events.
- Presentation and discussion on Utah Lake Weed Management and Restoration
- Discussion of Jordan River Parkway Design Guidelines Update and Subcommittee Opportunities
- Public comments period
- Commission staff reports covering news, grants, and upcoming meetings
- Proposed 2025 TAC meeting schedule (included in meeting packet)
Event Advisory Committee
The Jordan River Commission's Event Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss routine business including approving past meeting minutes and setting its 2025 meeting schedule. The committee will also review upcoming commission events such as the Get to the River Festival, City Nature Challenge, and Golden Spoke, and discuss the Jordan River Parkway Event Guide and media outreach. The agenda is primarily procedural with no proposed votes on ordinances, contracts, or fee changes.
- Approval of minutes from April, June, August, and October 2024 meetings
- Approval of proposed 2025 meeting schedule
- Discussion of Get to the River Festival, City Nature Challenge, and Golden Spoke events
- Review of Jordan River Parkway Event Guide
- Roundtable discussion on other events and resources
Governing Board
The Governing Board will meet to discuss the Utah Homelessness Strategic Plan and review applications for small grants. The board will also appoint a new partner organization and establish the 2025 meeting schedule.
- Consideration of applications and awards for Jordan River Commission Small Grants
- Appointment of Larry H. Miller Company as an Ex-Officio Partner Organization to the Governing Board and Watershed Council
- Adoption of the 2025 Governing Board and Watershed Council Meeting Schedule
- Review of the Fiscal Year 2025 First Quarter Financial Report
- Discussion of Utah Homelessness Strategic Plan and Utah Homeless Services Board updates
Governing Board
The Governing Board is holding a field trip to tour the South Jordan Water Recycling Facility. This is a second opportunity for those who missed the September tour. No formal business decisions or votes will take place at this meeting.
- Tour of South Jordan Water Recycling Facility at 10996 S Redwood Rd, South Jordan
Technical Advisory Committee
The Jordan River Commission Technical Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss three community development presentations: Great Salt Lake Shoreline Heritage Area and Jordan River Delta Preservation, Salt Lake City's Emerald Ribbon Action Plan, and the WFRC Power District Transportation Study. The committee will also handle routine business including approving meeting minutes, appointing a Vice Chair, and setting upcoming meetings.
- Presentation on Great Salt Lake Shoreline Heritage Area and Jordan River Delta preservation and restoration
- Presentation on Salt Lake City Emerald Ribbon Action Plan (draft dated October 10, 2024)
- Presentation on WFRC Power District Transportation Study
- Committee officer appointment for Vice Chair
Event Advisory Committee
The Jordan River Commission's Event Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to review routine committee business, including meeting minutes, staffing and budget, and membership. They will also discuss upcoming events such as the Get to the River Festival, City Nature Challenge, and Golden Spoke, along with other outreach and media opportunities. No votes or decisions are specified in the agenda.
- Discussion of Get to the River Festival
- Discussion of City Nature Challenge
- Discussion of Golden Spoke event
- Review of Jordan River Parkway Event Guide
- Committee business: staffing, budget, and membership
Governing Board
The Governing Board will discuss a budget amendment for FY 2025 and hear presentations on the Utah Lake Authority, the Salt Lake County Jordan River Regional Park Master Plan, and a review of the 2024 Get to the River Festival. The board will also consider re-appointing ex-officio partner organizations and approve meeting minutes. After adjournment, the board will reconvene as the Jordan River Watershed Council.
- FY 2025 Budget Amendment #1 (dollar amount not specified in agenda)
- Presentation on Salt Lake County Jordan River Regional Park Master Plan
- Presentation on Utah Lake Authority introduction and overview
- Review of 2024 Get to the River Festival
- Re-appointment of ex-officio partner organizations
Technical Advisory Committee
The Technical Advisory Committee is meeting to conduct general committee business and discuss commission events. The agenda includes items related to communications, engagement, and outreach.
- Committee Business
- Commission Events
- Communications, Engagement & Outreach
Event Advisory Committee
The Jordan River Commission Event Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss committee business including website updates, commission staffing and budget updates, and upcoming meetings. They will also review commission events such as the Get to the River Festival, City Nature Challenge, and Golden Spoke. The agenda is largely procedural and update-focused, with no specific decisions or votes listed.
- Website updates for the Jordan River Commission
- Commission staffing and budget updates
- Get to the River Festival review
- City Nature Challenge discussion
- Golden Spoke event update
Governing Board
The Jordan River Commission Governing Board will review the FY2024 4th Quarter Financial Report and preview the Get to the River Festival. Committee updates and appointments to the Event Advisory Committee are also on the agenda. The meeting is largely procedural with reports and discussion items.
- Fiscal Year 2024 4th Quarter Financial Report
- Get to the River Festival preview
- Event Advisory Committee appointments
- Technical Advisory Committee update
Technical Advisory Committee
The Technical Advisory Committee will review the Utah Homelessness Strategic Plan and legislative funding. The meeting also includes a roundtable discussion and general updates regarding the Fairpark Area Revitalization District.
- Utah Homelessness Strategic Plan & Legislative Funding presentation
- Fairpark Area Revitalization District general updates
- Community development roundtable discussion
Event Advisory Committee
The committee will review updates for event websites and discuss commission staffing and budget. Discussion will also cover the City Nature Challenge, Golden Spoke, and Get to the River Festival.
- Event website updates
- Commission staffing and budget updates
- Review of City Nature Challenge, Golden Spoke, and Get to the River Festival
Governing Board
The Governing Board will conduct an annual budget presentation and hearing. Members will also receive updates on The Point development and the Power District & Utah Fairpark Area Investment & Restoration District. Additionally, the board will address small grants and a fiscal year 2024 budget amendment.
- Annual Budget Presentation & Hearing
- The Point Development Project Update
- Power District & Utah Fairpark Area Investment & Restoration District Update
- Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Amendment #1
- Jordan River Commission Small Grants
Governing Board
The Jordan River Commission Governing Board is holding an informal field trip along the Jordan River Parkway, from Jordan Narrows Trailhead in Bluffdale to Thanksgiving Point in Lehi. There is no agenda and no action will be taken; it is an informal discussion only.
- Field trip route: Jordan Narrows Trailhead (Bluffdale) to Thanksgiving Point (Lehi)
- Informal discussion, no agenda, no action
- In-person only event
Technical Advisory Committee
The Jordan River Commission Technical Advisory Committee is holding an informal field trip, not a formal meeting. There is no agenda and no action will be taken. The purpose is to meet with Salt Lake GreenBike staff to see two new bike-share stations near the Jordan River Parkway and to bicycle around trail intersections in West Valley City and South Salt Lake to observe the expanding trail and active transportation network.
- Field trip to view two new GreenBike stations near the Jordan River Parkway
- Bicycle tour of Jordan River Trail intersection with Crosstown Trail in West Valley City
- Bicycle tour of Jordan River Trail intersection with Parleys Trail in South Salt Lake
- Meeting location: 855 W California Avenue, Salt Lake City (GreenBike station at Sorenson Multi-Cultural Center)
Technical Advisory Committee
The Jordan River Commission Technical Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to conduct routine business, including officer nominations, annual Open and Public Meetings Act training, and strategic planning updates. The committee will also hear presentations on the Great Salt Lake Strategic Plan, the Great Salt Lake Basin Integrated Plan, and updates from the 2024 General Legislative Session. Public comments are accepted.
- Officer nominations and appointments for Vice Chair
- Annual Open & Public Meetings Act training
- Great Salt Lake Strategic Plan presentation
- Great Salt Lake Basin Integrated Plan discussion
- 2024 General Legislative Session updates
Event Advisory Committee
The Event Advisory Committee of the Jordan River Commission is meeting virtually to discuss routine business, including approving minutes, training on the Open and Public Meetings Act, and updates on the commission's strategic plan and event website. They will also review upcoming events such as the City Nature Challenge, Golden Spoke Event, and Get to the River Festival, along with communications and outreach efforts.
- Review of March 13, 2024 meeting minutes
- Open & Public Meetings Act training
- Commission Strategic Planning Update
- Event website updates
- Discussion of City Nature Challenge, Golden Spoke Event, and Get to the River Festival
Governing Board
The Jordan River Commission Governing Board is meeting to discuss updates from the 2024 Utah legislative session and to conduct routine business, including an annual open meetings training, a third-quarter financial report for fiscal year 2024, a budget amendment, and an initial budget proposal for fiscal year 2025. The agenda also includes public comments and a director's report. No specific decisions or dollar amounts are listed in the agenda.
- 2024 Legislative Session Updates
- Annual Open & Public Meetings Training
- Fiscal Year 2024 3rd Quarter Financial Report
- Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Amendment #1
- Fiscal Year 2025 Initial Budget Proposal
Event Advisory Committee
The Event Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for March 14, 2024, has been postponed. The agenda contains no items for discussion or decision.
- Meeting postponed
Technical Advisory Committee
The Technical Advisory Committee will conduct business regarding officer nominations and meeting minutes. The committee will also hear presentations regarding various park development projects.
- Vice Chair officer nominations and appointments
- Review of January 18, 2024, meeting minutes
- Wander Riverside Park, Saratoga Springs updates
- Glendale Regional Park, Salt Lake City updates
- Jordan River Regional Park Master Plan, Salt Lake County updates
Governing Board
The Jordan River Commission Governing Board is meeting to discuss strategic planning, receive staff and director reports, and hear public comments. The agenda includes a presentation on strategic planning and updates on commission activities, but no formal votes or decisions are listed.
- Strategic planning presentation and discussion
- Commission staff reports, including Jordan River vegetation management updates
- Draft 2023 annual report
- FY 2024 Q2 financial report
- Jordan River CWMA RFP for fiscal years 2025 to 2027
Technical Advisory Committee
The Jordan River Commission Technical Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to handle routine business: nominating and appointing officers (Chair, Vice Chair, Past Chair), approving the December 21, 2023 meeting minutes, and deciding on the committee's regular meeting time. The agenda also includes general discussions on project and program updates and identifying 2024 meeting topics and interest areas, plus staff reports and the upcoming meeting schedule.
- Committee officer nominations and appointments for Chair, Vice Chair, and Past Chair
- Approval of December 21, 2023 meeting minutes
- Discussion of committee meeting time
- 2024 committee meeting topics and interest areas
- Project and program updates