Magna Council agenda includes WUI code, fees, police chief; public hearing set on restaurant near library
The Magna City Council's Aug. 11 agenda included several consequential items, but minutes have not yet been published, so the outcomes of those votes are not known. The council also held a special meeting Aug. 13 that was largely closed to the public. Meanwhile, a public hearing is scheduled for Aug. 25 on a proposed restaurant near the Magna Library.
Council agenda Aug. 11
The council's regular meeting agenda included:
- **Ordinance 2026-O-17** – adopting the 2024 International Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) Code, which sets building and fire-safety standards for areas where development meets wildland vegetation.
- **Ordinance 2026-O-19** – updating the fee schedule for fiscal year 2026-2027.
- **Resolution 2026-41** – ratifying Chris Benedict as the Unified Police Department's Magna Precinct Chief.
- **Cooperative Wildfire System Agreement** with the Utah Division of Forestry, Fire, and State Lands.
- **Resolution 2026-42** – an interlocal agreement with the Unified Fire Authority for wildfire responsibilities.
All items were listed as potential action items on the agenda. Because the minutes have not been published, the council's decisions on these items are not yet available.
Special meeting Aug. 13
The council held a special meeting at the Broadway Building. The agenda consisted entirely of potential closed sessions, which are permitted under state law for discussions of:
- Individual character or competence of a person
- Strategy regarding pending or imminent litigation
- Strategy regarding the purchase, exchange, or lease of real property
- Deployment of security personnel, devices, or systems
No public decisions were listed on the agenda.
Planning Commission cancelled
The Magna Planning Commission cancelled its Aug. 13 meeting because there were no agenda items to address. No decisions or discussions took place.
Upcoming public hearing Aug. 25
The council will hold a public hearing to receive comments on the proposed location of The GEM Pizzeria and Bearded Brothers Brewing at 8945 W 2700 S. Under state law, the restaurant is too close to the Magna Library, so the council must consider whether to authorize the proximity through a local consent.
The council will hear comments but will not issue a local consent at this hearing. A 30-day waiting period applies. The final decision on the restaurant's license rests with the Utah Alcoholic Beverage Services Commission.
Written comments can be submitted before the hearing via email to [email protected].
Coming up
- **Magna City Council public hearing** – Aug. 25, 2026, on the restaurant proximity variance. The agenda and location are not yet published.
No other meetings are scheduled in the next 14 days according to the provided data.