LaCee Bartholomew

The Woods Cross City Council agenda includes a work session and public open house to discuss the budget, followed by a regular session with an invocation and pledge. Consent items include approving minutes from previous meetings, ratifying cash disbursements, and adopting resolutions for street preservation, project overruns, subdivision acceptance, fleet vehicle purchases, and dispatch service contract renewal. The agenda also features a public comment period, discussion of UDOT I-15 expansion landscaping options, staff reports from various departments, council items, and adjournment to hold a Truth in Taxation public hearing. Additionally, there were discussions regarding capital projects for the Fiscal Year 26 budget, and a review of capital project proposals and department funding requests to determine priorities for the FY2026 final budget.

The agenda for the City Council meeting included several consent items for approval, such as minutes from prior meetings (January 8, 9, and 20, 2026), ratification of cash disbursements from January 16-29, 2026, and resolutions authorizing The Northwood Group to represent the City in property sales, extending the 2025 mowing contract for 2026, and approving funding extensions for the 1100 W Widening Project. Action items were deferred pending movement from consent items. Discussion items planned for the meeting covered employee recognition, tennis court resurfacing options, and integrating the Citizens Corps Council into the City's structure. The meeting schedule also involves a public hearing regarding proposed amendments to utility rates for culinary water, stormwater, garbage, and green waste services.

The meeting included the adoption of a proclamation recognizing Council Member Sharp for his distinguished service, as this was his final meeting. The new Parks Manager, Tara Kinser, was introduced. Council Kudos Awards were presented to Leah Seawright and Officers Corey Boyle and Corey Knapp. The Youth City Council provided a report on recent activities, including the Tree Lighting and Sub-for-Santa programs. The consent agenda saw the approval of minutes from a previous meeting, ratification of cash disbursements, adoption of a proclamation declaring Woods Cross City a JustServe City, adoption of Ordinance 636 implementing mandated Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) construction codes, adoption of Resolution 2025-956 regarding a CDBG subrecipient agreement with Davis County for a home stabilization project, and adoption of Resolution 2025-957 approving an agreement with Backflow Solutions for tracking backflow assemblies. A public hearing was held regarding the city's intention to declare two city-owned properties (old public works shop and old post office) as surplus for potential sale to help fund a new city hall, which prompted discussion regarding existing leases and potential sale stipulations. Reports were given on Public Works activities for November, including updates on PFAS settlement funds, the 1100 W Waterline project, and the 1200 S Storm Drain project. Community Services reported on the success of recent holiday events and the Wildcat Wishes Program. Community Development reported on building permits, business licenses, and upcoming retirements/construction projects. The Police Department reported on investigations, including a robbery at a T-Mobile store, and new equipment implementation. The matter of tabling the resolution concerning the surplus properties for further discussion in a future closed session was approved.

The Woods Cross Station Area Plan provides a comprehensive roadmap for development around the Woods Cross FrontRunner Station. It addresses unique challenges such as the Holly Refinery and the area's agricultural heritage, while aiming to foster sustainable growth. The plan's strategic framework focuses on enhancing land use, mobility patterns, public transportation access, and promoting connectivity, safety, and community well-being. Key areas of focus include Greenfield Development, the 500 South & 700 West Redevelopment, and UTA Station Enhancements, with an emphasis on transportation choices, access to opportunities, sustainable environmental conditions, and housing availability and affordability.

The agenda for the Woods Cross City Council meeting included several key actions and discussions. Agenda items included administering the Oath of Office to the Mayor and three Council Members, receiving reports from the Youth City Council and the Davis County Library regarding renovation updates. Substantive items involved considering an amendment to a Development Agreement and adopting a resolution for awarding a contract for Well 3 Replacement Drilling. A primary focus was a public hearing and requested action regarding a proposed amendment to utility rates for culinary water, storm water, garbage, and green waste services. Other discussions covered setting a date for the 2027 Strategic Planning session and reviewing various department reports. A discussion item also addressed the consideration to proceed with the sale of city-owned property, specifically the old public works shop property and the old post office property.