On the agenda: Bluffdale meeting — data center (Jan 14)

BLUFFDALE CITY

CITY COUNCIL
LOCAL BUILDING AUTHORITY &
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD

COMBINED MEETING AGENDA
City Council Chambers
Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.

Mayor Natalie Hall
Councilmember Steve Austin
Councilmember Wendy Aston
Councilmember Greg Wilding
Councilmember Mackey Smith
Councilmember Alan Lord

Notice is hereby given that the Bluffdale City Council, Local Building Authority and Redevelopment Agency Board will hold
a meeting on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at Bluffdale City Hall, 2222 West 14400 South, Bluffdale, Utah. The meeting will
begin at 6:00 PM or as soon thereafter as possible. This meeting will also be broadcast live to the public at:
www.bluffdale.gov. The public may comment at the meeting or by emailing comments to
[email protected] by 4:00 PM the day of the meeting. Emailed comments will be submitted to the
City Council but will not be read at the meeting. Notice is further given that access to this meeting by the City Council may
be by electronic means.
In the event the meeting is disrupted in any way that the City in its sole discretion deems inappropriate, the City reserves the
right to immediately remove the individual(s) from the meeting and, if needed, end virtual access to the meeting. Reasons
for removing an individual or ending virtual access to the meeting include but are not limited to the posting of offensive
pictures, remarks, or making offensive statements, disrespectful statements or actions, and any other action deemed
inappropriate.

BLUFFDALE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING 6:00 P.M.
1.

Call to Order: (Roll Call, Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance*).

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Minute and Agenda Approval:
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December 10, 2025, City Council Meeting Minutes.

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January 05, 2026 Oath of Office Meeting Minutes.

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Approval of this meeting’s agenda.

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Mayor and Council Reports:

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Presentation Items:

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4.1

Youth Council Update (Presenter, Isabel Flynn, Youth Council Mayor)

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Recognition of Sariah Drais, Graduating Four- Year Youth Council Members. (Staff Presenter, Mayor
Hall)

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Training on Open and Public Meetings Act and Procedures. (Staff presenter, Fred Donaldson) [LBA and
RDA Open and Public Meetings Act training held in conjunction]

Public Comment: (This is a time and place for any person who wishes to comment on items not scheduled on the

agenda for public hearing. Any person or group wishing to comment on any item not otherwise scheduled for public
hearing on the agenda may address the City Council at this point by stepping to the microphone and giving his or her
name for the record or by emailing [email protected]. Comments should be limited to not more
than three (3) minutes unless additional time is authorized by the Chair. Groups wishing to comment will be asked to
appoint a spokesperson. Items brought forward to the attention of the City Council will be turned over to staff to
provide a response outside of the City Council meeting.)

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Consent Agenda: (These items are considered by the City Council to be routine and will be enacted by a single
motion. If discussion is desired on any particular consent item, that item may be removed from the consent agenda
and considered separately. No public comment will be permitted.)

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Action or Discussion Items; Items Continued from Previous Meeting: (These items are considered by the
City Council individually. No public comment will be permitted.)

7.1

Resolution 2026-01- Consideration and vote on a resolution designating the appointment of a Mayor
Pro Tempore pursuant to Bluffdale Code 1.60.030(B)(4) the City Council may elect a member of the
City Council to preside as Mayor Pro Tempore. (Presenter, Mayor Hall)

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Resolution 2026-02- Consideration and vote on a resolution designating the appointment of a
representative for the Association of Municipal Councils pursuant to Bluffdale Code 1.60.030(7) The
Mayor may recommend for City council consideration any measure deemed best interest. (Presenter,
Mayor Hall)

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Resolution 2026-03- Consideration and vote on a resolution appointing statutory officers, City
Treasurer and City Recorder pursuant to Utah Code § 10-3-916 provides that the Mayor shall appoint
these positions with the advice and consent of the City Council. (Presenter, Mayor Hall)

7.4

Resolution 2026-04- Consideration and vote on a settlement agreement between Bluffdale City and
Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District. (Staff Presenter, Fred Donaldson)

Public Hearing Items: (Public comments must abide by the requirements listed above).
None.

LOCAL BUILDING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF BLUFFDALE CITY BOARD MEETING
1.

Call to Order: (Roll Call)

2.

Discussion/Presentation/Action Items:
2.1 Training on Open and Public Meetings Act and Procedures. (Staff presenter, Fred Donaldson) [Regular
Business Meeting - Agenda Item 4.4]

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LBA Discussion:

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Adjournment.

BLUFFDALE CITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD MEETING
1.

Call to Order: (Roll Call)

2.

Discussion/Presentation/Action Items:
2.1

Training on Open and Public Meetings Act and Procedures. (Staff presenter, Fred Donaldson) [Regular
Business Meeting - Agenda Item 4.4]

2.2

RDA Resolution 2026-05- Consideration and vote on a resolution appointing and designating officers
of the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Bluffdale, Utah pursuant to Bluffdale Code 1.60.050(2).
The mayor and city council shall be, and hereby are, designated the governing body of the city
redevelopment agency. (Presenter, Mayor Hall)

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RDA Discussion:

4.

Adjournment.

BLUFFDALE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING- continued
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Staff Reports, Additional Council Discussion, and Calendaring Items:

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Closed Meetings - if any: (This meeting will be closed to the public for one of the stated purposes found in Utah Code

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Adjournment.

§ 52-4-205(1), which is usually for one of the following purposes: discussion of the character, professional competence,
or physical or mental health of an individual; discuss collective bargaining; discuss pending or reasonably imminent
litigation; discuss the purchase, exchange, sale, or lease of real property, including water rights or water shares).

CERTIFICATE OF POSTING
I hereby certify that the foregoing notice and agenda is posted at the Bluffdale City Hall, on the City’s website
(www.bluffdale.gov) and posted on the Utah State Public Notice website (www.pmn.utah.gov).
Published and posted on January 09, 2026.

Tami Timothy
City Recorder
In compliance with the American with Disabilities Act, individuals needing assistance or other services or accommodation
for this meeting should contact Bluffdale City Hall at least 24 hours in advance of this meeting at 801-254-2200. TTY 7-1-1.
*Contact the City Recorder if you desire to give the Invocation or lead the Pledge of Allegiance.

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Wednesday, December 10, 2025
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Present:
City Council:

Natalie Hall, Mayor
Wendy Aston
Steve Austin
Traci Crockett
Alan Lord
Greg Wilding

Staff:

Bruce Kartchner, City Manager
Fred Donaldson, City Attorney
Stephanie Thayer, Finance Director
Tami Timothy, City Recorder
Pauline Matagi, Development Coordinator
Grant Crowell, Community and Economic Development Director
Caitlyn Tubbs, Planning Manager
Ellen Oakman, Associate City Planner
Michael Fazio, City Engineer
Bart Barton, Emergency Manager
Matt Evans, Fire Chief
Sgt. Carl Hamer, Police Department
Amanda Luker, Communications Specialist
Shane Paddock, Public Works Director
Courtney Peterson, Audio Visual Technician

BLUFFDALE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING
1.

Call to Order.

Mayor Hall called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. All members of the City Council were present.
Scott Stephenson offered the invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
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Minutes and Agenda Approval:
2.1

November 12, 2025, City Council Meeting Minutes.

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November 18, 2025, Board of Canvassers Meeting Minutes.

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Approval of this Meeting’s Agenda.

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Council Member Lord moved to AMEND the Agenda to move Public Comment from Item 8 to

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Item 5. Council Member Austin seconded the motion.

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Council Member Lord recommended that public comments be heard after the Consent Agenda.

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Public comments had been moved to the end of the meeting agenda in November and December, but

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he prefers to hear those comments early. Meetings can be very long, and he does not believe it is fair

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to require citizens to wait several hours to speak.

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City Manager, Bruce Kartchner, stated that public comments were moved to the end of the agenda

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because other citizens were present to speak to agenda items. As there can be one comment or many

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hours of comments during the public period, it could be unfair to those with items on the agenda and

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consultants the City pays to be present to make them wait until after public comments. Additionally,

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Staff often follows up with citizens after their comments. If the public comment period is at the end

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of the meeting, Staff or the City Council has the opportunity to speak with them immediately. Council

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Member Lord stated that he had not been to many meetings in the past two years where the public

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comment period was lengthy.

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Council Member Wilding agreed with Council Member Lord. However, City Council meetings are

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typically short, and he likes having the ability to address issues raised during the public comment

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period directly with those constituents. He feels their frustration when citizens comment but are not

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provided with the opportunity to have a dialogue with the Council.

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In response to a question raised by Council Member Crockett, Council Member Lord clarified that he

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only proposed moving the current agenda item. The Council could then discuss the matter in more

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detail at another time.

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Vote on the Motion: Council Member Austin-Yes, Council Member Aston-Yes, Council

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Member Wilding-No, Council Member Crockett-Yes, Council Member Lord-Yes. The motion

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passed 4-to-1.
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Council Member Aston moved to APPROVE the November 12, 2025, City Council Meeting and

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November 18, 2025, Board of Canvassers Meeting Minutes, as presented. Council Member

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Lord seconded the motion. The motion passed with the unanimous consent of the Council.

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Mayor and Council Reports.

Mayor Hall reported on the following:
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The one-way bridge was closed and construction had officially begun. The kick-off event

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at Hidden Valley Middle School was attended by Staff, contractors, the Utah Department

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of Transportation ("UDOT"), and other partners. A video was available regarding the

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technology being used for the project.

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pastors meet to discuss how they can help the community.
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She attended the quarterly South Valley Interfaith Council meeting where area mayors and
She is the 2025 chair of the Salt Lake County Council of Governments. They will be
making new assignments in January 2026.

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She met with the Wasatch Front Regional Council ("WFRC") to discus transit and project
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She welcomed Police Sergeant Carl Hamer, who had replaced retired Sergeant Dalton.

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She had met with UDOT to discuss how to improve traffic flow during the bridge closure.

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A traffic signal will be installed to facilitate left turns from Porter Rockwell Boulevard

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onto Harmon Day Drive.

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She attended West Point Ballet’s “The Nutcracker”. It was a beautiful performance.

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The annual Staff Thanksgiving Breakfast was held in the community room. She thanked

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She attended the Silver Rush kickoff at Riverton High School and encouraged everyone
to support their fundraising efforts.

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The WFRC held a Fresh Look Transit meeting where they discussed FrontRunner, double
tracking, and transit planning over the next 50 years.
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Bluffdale Elementary School fifth graders visited City Hall and sang for Staff.

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Riverton Hospital held a Legislative Morning event where she was able to meet with

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legislators. She also met with the City’s lobbyist earlier that day to discuss Bluffdale’s

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priorities for the upcoming session.

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Council Member Austin reported on the following:
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He attended Santa and the Lights and the Thanksgiving breakfast.

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He attended the Healthy Bluffdale Coalition meeting and was grateful for their efforts to

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improve the City’s physical and mental health. Representatives from Salt Lake County

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were there to discuss how Bluffdale can benefit from the Communities that Care program.

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Commissioners do for the City and the thoughtful questions they ask.
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He attended the Planning Commission meeting. He is grateful for all the work the
He attended the Bluffdale Arts Advisor Board performance of “The Best Christmas
Pageant Ever”. All the children who participated did an amazing job.

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The annual Primary Children’s Supply Drive was in progress. They provide toys to

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children after procedures, as well as clothes and other necessities as needed. Donations

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could be dropped off at City Hall and Fire Station 92.

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grateful to Staff for making it a success.
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He was happy to see so many citizens attend the Christmas party in the park and was
He attended the South Valley Chamber of Commerce social event. He thanked the
Chamber for supporting local businesses.

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He attended the Bluffdale Independent Stake nativity display with Mayor Hall. It was
very special and fun, and he appreciated their efforts.

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meeting on December 8, 2025. He enjoyed the discussion and debate at the meeting.
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The South Salt Lake Valley Mosquito Abatement District held its Truth in Taxation

Performances of The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” would continue through December 13,
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The Midvalley Bible Church Community Choir Christmas Concert would be held on

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December 12, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. with special guest, the Jordan High School Handbell

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Choir.

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He has been involved in several Christmas events, and he appreciated everyone who
participated and donated.

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Presentation Items.
4.1

Recognition of Exemplary Students from Summit Academy Bluffdale.
(Presenter, Mayor Hall).

Mayor Hall thanked the exemplary students for attending. She invited the students to introduce

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themselves and read comments from their teachers.

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Adrian Dickson is in the fourth grade. “Adrian Dickson has been selected as the overall outstanding

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fourth grader at Summit Academy Bluffdale because of his remarkable perseverance and growth this

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year. Even when staying focused is difficult, he never uses those challenges as an excuse. Instead,

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he works hard to develop strategies, manage his time, and stay committed to what he needs to

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accomplish. Adrian takes feedback with maturity, listens, follows directions, and continually pushes

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himself to improve. His kindness, honesty, and positive attitude make him an exceptional student and

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a wonderful example to his peers.”

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Carly Moore is in the fifth grade. “It is my honor to recognize Carly as the overall outstanding fifth

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grader at Summit Academy Bluffdale, whose character and dedication truly stand out. She is

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remarkably sweet and kind, always treating others with respect and compassion. Her strong work

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ethic sets her apart. She consistently puts forth her best effort and genuinely cares about her success

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in school. What makes her especially remarkable is her willingness to go above and beyond. She

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asks thoughtful questions, seeks help when she needs it, and puts in extra time to deepen her

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understanding. Her determination and positive spirit make her a shining example for her peers. Carly

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is amazing.”

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Tenley Johnson is in the sixth grade. “I am honored to recognize Tenley as the overall outstanding

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sixth grader at Summit Academy Bluffdale. Tenley consistently demonstrates strong academic skills

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and approaches each task with care and attention, producing high-quality work across subjects. She

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is a hard worker who takes pride in learning, participates thoughtfully in class discussions, and shows

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respect towards teachers and peers. Her determination and optimistic attitude make her an exemplary

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role model for her peers.”

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Photographs were taken with the City Council.
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Presentation of the 2024-2025 Fiscal Year Audit Report, Hansen, Bradshaw,
Malmrose & Erickson. (Presenter, Jeff Miles) [Joint presentation of Audit: City
Council, LBA & RDA Board]

Mayor Hall reported that the RDA and LBA Audit Reports would be presented in conjunction.
Jeff Miles from Hansen, Bradshaw, Malmrose & Erickson reported that his firm had issued a clean,

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unmodified opinion on the City’s financial statements. The statements presented fairly in all material

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respects the respective financial position of the governmental activities, business-type activities, each

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major fund, and the aggregate remaining fund information of the City as of June 30, 2025. The report

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discusses management and auditor responsibilities and also reports on supplementary information like

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budget information and consolidated secondary fund schedules.

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Mr. Miles reported that the Management’s Discussion and Analysis on Page 4 of the report was

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prepared by City management. At the end of the most recent fiscal year, the City’s assets and deferred

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outflows of resources exceeded its liabilities and deferred inflows of resources by approximately $246

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million, an increase of $17.2 million over the previous fiscal year. The bulk of the City’s equity is

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tied up in infrastructure and capital assets, including the Public Works building and road

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improvements.

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A key metric is the unassigned General Fund balance as that reflects available discretionary monies.

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At the end of the fiscal year, the unassigned balance was approximately $2.9 million, which

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represented 26% of total expenditures. State law requires that the percentage be no less than 5% and

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no more than 35% of fund revenues. Bluffdale’s total was approximately 19%, down from 33% in

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previous years due to several transfers to the Public Safety and Capital Projects Funds. The City’s

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total outstanding debt increased by $17.2 million due to bonds for the Public Works building.

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The Internal Control Audit reviews payables, receivables, payroll, and other key functions. No

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significant deficiencies were identified. During this process, the auditors met with Staff, the Audit

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Committee, and Mayor Hall to discuss financial reporting and staffing considerations.

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The following areas were reviewed for compliance with State requirements, and none were found to

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Justice court;

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Restricted taxes and related revenues;

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Open and Public Meetings Act.

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Mr. Miles reported that 2025 was the first year that Bluffdale was subject to federal single audit

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requirements related to the American Rescue Plan Act (“ARPA”). The City was found to be in

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compliance with all requirements.

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the Audit Committee.

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Council Member Lord stated that he will follow up with Staff regarding specific questions but asked

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for the auditors’ overall opinion of the City’s financial health. Mr. Miles stated that they found all

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financial information to be stated correctly.

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Mayor Hall reported that Council Member Crockett has a master’s degree in education. When she

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moved to Bluffdale, she wanted to serve her City and began by serving on Mayor Timothy’s

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Economic Development and Growth Committee at a time when Bluffdale did not even have a grocery

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store. She then joined the Planning Commission prior to serving two terms on the City Council. She

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was still a resident of Bluffdale, and Mayor Hall hoped that she would join another committee and

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continue to serve the City.

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Mayor Hall expressed gratitude for Council Member Crockett’s insight and wisdom on the economy,

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housing, zoning, and growth. Her experience on the Planning Commission and in real estate was

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invaluable in navigating the affordable housing crisis. She presented Council Member Crockett with

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a handmade clock in gratitude for her service to the City.

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Council Member Aston stated that it had been an honor to work with and learn from Council Member

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Crockett.

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Council Member Wilding had learned a lot from Council Member Crockett. She fights for what she

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believes is best for Bluffdale. She graciously gave up her time and her family’s time to serve on the

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Council, and he appreciated all her efforts.

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Recognition of Traci Crockett, City Council Term Ending (Presenter, Mayor
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Council Member Austin enjoyed his conversations with Council Member Crockett, both on City

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business and personally. Her insight into areas he has no experience with had been invaluable.

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Council Member Lord did not know Council Member Crockett prior to joining the City Council, but

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they had become good friends. It was an honor to learn from her. She has always articulated her

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opinions well, which helped guide the Council’s decisions. She is a wonderful wife and mother and

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a dedicated servant to the community.

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Council Member Crockett thanked everyone for their kind words. She encouraged all residents to

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consider running for City Council because it is an experience they will remember forever. It had been

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a privilege to work with the City’s incredible staff. One reason she decided to run for City Council

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was that she wanted to be part of what was happening in the City and work with the amazing Staff

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and Council. She was grateful for the opportunity to learn and believed she had become a better

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person through her position. It is a difficult job, and she commended everyone who worked in service

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to the City. People do not understand how much City employees do for Bluffdale. It had been a great

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eight years and was on the list of the top 10 experiences of her life.

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Mr. Kartchner first met Council Member Crockett when she was a member of a citizen committee.

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At the time, different staff members would present topics to the committees so they could better

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understand those departments. Some members of that committee were very engaged and interested

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in learning more, and Council Member Crockett was one of them. Since that time, her dedication had

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been of great benefit to the City. She was very supportive of Staff and always took the time to

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understand matters that came before the Council before making what were often very difficult

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decisions.

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Allen Larsen gave his address as 14103 South Deer Orchard Cove. He congratulated Council Member

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Aston, Mayor Hall, and Mackey Smith for winning the recent election. It was a close election, which

Photographs were taken of the City Council.
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Public Comment.

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he believed spoke to what citizens want. He thanked City Recorder, Tami Timothy, for her assistance

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with his Government Records Access and Management Act (“GRAMA”) requests, as well as Mr.

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Kartchner and City Attorney, Fred Donaldson.

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growing quickly. Approximately 73% of their survey respondents are concerned about the uranium

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enrichment plant and other nuclear plants planned for Utah.

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dangerous, especially if it is in a gaseous state, and there is currently no way to dispose of post-

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contaminant water and sludge, so it would have to be shipped out on Utah roads. They would be

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meeting with Governor Cox in early 2026 to discuss their concerns. He asked that Bluffdale reverse

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its email communication to the state, indicating approval, and instead speak out against the plant due

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to the potential challenges, especially to water. Utah also does not have the water resources to support

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data centers, and the government needs to think sensibly about its residents. He will personally

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finance temporary injunctions to all projects that lack transparency and citizen involvement.

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The Utahns for Nuclear Transparency group was
The uranium enrichment process is

Consent Agenda.
6.1

Resolution 2025-95 – A Resolution Adopting Amendment to the Bluffdale City
Policies and Procedures Manual Related to Gifts and Purchase of City Property.

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Resolution 2025-97 – A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Bluffdale,
Utah, Authorizing Surplus of City-Owned Property.

Council Member Wilding moved to APPROVE the Consent Agenda, as presented. Council

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Member Aston seconded the motion. The motion passed with the unanimous consent of the

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Action or Discussion Items; Continued from Previous Meeting.
7.1

Resolution 2025-92 – A Resolution Proclaiming January 16th Religious Freedom
Day. (Presenter, Mayor Hall).

Council Member Wilding moved to APPROVE Ordinance 2025-92 Proclaiming January 16th
Religious Freedom Day. The motion passed with the unanimous consent of the Council.

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Resolution 2025-96 – A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Participate in the
City of Bluffdale’s Group Health Insurance Plan and Approving Amendment of
the Bluffdale Policies and Procedures Manual. (Presenter, Fred Donaldson).

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Mr. Donaldson reported that the above resolution authorizes the Mayor to participate in the City’s

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Employee Health Insurance Plan. Some cities have authorized their mayor or council members to

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participate in their group health insurance plans, and for Bluffdale to do so, the Policies and

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Procedures Manual would need to be amended to indicate that the Mayor may elect to participate.

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The Mayor would be responsible for premiums, deductibles, co-pays, and all other plan terms and

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conditions that apply to other employees. Past mayors had received bonuses of approximately

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$20,000, but Mayor Hall had never received a bonus from the City.

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Council Member Lord had discussed the matter with Mr. Kartchner. He personally did not want it

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codified in the City’s Policies and Procedures Manual. If the City Council votes in favor of allowing

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Mayor Hall to participate in the group health insurance plan, he believed it should be an exception

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rather than a rule that would apply to all future mayors. He has health insurance through his employer,

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began awarding bonuses based on that effort and the number of hours the mayor must put in. The

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then-Mayor had to buy back vacation hours from their full-time job to meet their commitment to the

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employees, but PEHP requires a resolution authorizing the benefit. He proposed that the resolution

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Ordinance 2025-24 – Water and Land Use Element of the Bluffdale General Plan,
as Required by SB-110 (2022 and SB-76 (2023). (Staff presenter, Caitlyn Tubbs,
Dan Tracer).

Planning Manager, Caitlyn Tubbs, reported that SB-110 and SB-76 required all counties to adopt a

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Ordinance 2025-28 – Text Amendments to Chapter 7.40.030 to Adopt a List of
Street Trees Permitted within or Abutting Power Corridors. Chapters
11.150.050, 11.160.290, 12.80.060, to Address Trees Near Power Lines or Other
Utilities’ Corridors/Equipment. (Staff Presenter Ellen Oakman).

Ms. Oakman reviewed a graphic and table outlining the proposed required distances and tree size.
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Medium trees (25 to 35 feet at maturity) must be at least 25 feet from overhead power lines.

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clarified that the standards would apply to all new trees. The pamphlet would be added to the City

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included in the next newsletter reminding residents that new trees in park strips must be on the list of

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responsible for maintaining its trees. Rocky Mountain Power provided the pamphlet to help Bluffdale

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avoid unnecessary removal of trees in the future. Mr. Kartchner also spoke with representatives of

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proper cash flow.

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MEETING
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Call to Order.

All members of the LBA were present.
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Discussion/Presentation/Action Items:
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Presentation of the 2024-2025 Fiscal Year Audit Report, Hansen Bradshaw,
Malmrose & Erickson. (Presenter, Jeff Miles) [Regular Business Meeting Agenda Item 4.4].

Chair Hall reported that the Audit Report was presented during the City Council Meeting.
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LBA Discussion.

There was no LBA discussion.
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Adjournment.

The LBA meeting was adjourned.
BLUFFDALE CITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (“RDA”) BOARD MEETING
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Call to Order.

All members of the RDA were present.

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The fence is over the property line, and the City had with the adjacent property line to relocate the

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Hall-Yes, Chair Crockett-Yes, Board Member Lord-Yes. The motion passed unanimously.

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Presentation of the 2024-2025 Fiscal Year Audit Report, Hansen Bradshaw,
Malmrose & Erickson. (Presenter, Jeff Miles) [Regular Business Meeting Agenda Item 4.4]

Chair Crockett reported that the Audit Report was presented during the City Council Meeting.
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RDA Resolution 2025-87 - Gateway Redwood RDA boundary adjustment.
(Presenter, Caitlyn Tubbs).

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RDA Resolution 2025-94 - Adopting a Budget Adjustment for the 2026 Fiscal
Year Budget. (Staff Presenters, Bruce Kartchner and Stephanie Thayer) [RDA
Public Hearing held in conjunction with the City Budget Hearing]

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RDA Discussion.

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Adjournment.

The RDA meeting was adjourned.
BLUFFDALE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING (CONTINUED)
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Staff Reports, Additional Council Discussion, and Calendaring Items.

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at 10:00 a.m. Hidden Valley Middle School will host a concert on Monday, December 15, 2025. The

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entrance fee is one toy that will be donated to the Jordan Education Foundation. She invited anyone

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saturated hillside had been addressed. Council Member Wilding responded that he and the State

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geological feature was considered in both the Geotechnical Report and the Project Design. Mayor

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There was no Closed Meeting.
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Adjournment.

Council Member Aston moved to ADJOURN. Council Member Austin seconded the motion.
The motion passed with the unanimous consent of the Council.
The Regular Business Meeting adjourned at 7:23 PM.

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Tami Timothy, UCC
City Recorder
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Present:
City Council:

Natalie Hall, Mayor
Wendy Aston
Steve Austin
Mackey Smith
Alan Lord
Greg Wilding

Staff:

Bruce Kartchner, City Manager
Fred Donaldson, City Attorney
Stephanie Thayer, Finance Director
Tami Timothy, City Recorder
Pauline Matagi, Development Coordinator
Grant Crowell, Community and Economic Development Director
Michael Fazio, City Engineer
Bart Barton, Emergency Manager
Matt Evans, Fire Chief
Amanda Luker, Communications Specialist
Shane Paddock, Public Works Director
Courtney Peterson, Audio Visual Technician

BLUFFDALE CITY COUNCIL OATH OF OFFICE CEREMONY
1.

Call to Order.

Mayor Hall reported the meeting will start late to accommodate family members trying to find
parking. Meeting was called to order at approximately 6:42 p.m. All members of the City Council
were present.
“The Star Spangled Banner” sung by Riverton Madrigals
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Invocation and Remarks.

Invocation and Remarks by Pastor Nate Ray, The Front Church. Pastor Ray asked the Council and
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Seek not position, but to be a servant first.
Have integrity and apologize if you are wrong, ask forgiveness, vulnerability is not weakness
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Seek Jesus Christ, stay grounded in Him. The Son of Man did not come to be served, but to
serve. You are worth the very life of the Son of God, let Him determine your value and be
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Oath of Office.

Judge Scott Mickelsen administered the Oath of Office for new Council Members David McKinley
McLeod Smith, Wendy Watterson Aston and Natalie Caudell Hall.
“American, The Beautiful” sung by Riverton Madrigals
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Newly Elected Officers Remarks.

Council Member Smith thoughts:
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Paraphrasing a quote from Lincoln, “The purpose of government is to do that which
individuals cannot do on their own or as efficiently, beyond that, let individuals live their lives.
He is very grateful for this opportunity.

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This is her third swearing in, but this is the first time with a choir. She thanked each person
attending for their support, she wouldn’t be here without each person here tonight. It’s a tough
job and your faith in her that she can do a good job and have done a good job is appreciated.
She thanked the City Staff; they do triple duty on everything. She thanked her family, they
make the sacrifice, they are the ones that make up for her when she is not there. She thanked
everyone for giving her the opportunity to serve.

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has the best City Council. The Council Members all have a deep passion and love for where
they live, there is nothing better than that. She thanked Pastor Ray for his message for each
person to pray, to be servants, to include the Savior in their lives and have humility. The City
Council love all of those attending and their jobs and working together and are excited for the
next four years. She thanked her family and extended family; they are the greatest
cheerleaders. The Council couldn’t do their jobs without their families and friends.

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There are over 850 businesses, a grocery store, a beautiful arena, thank you to SLCO, a
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recreation program. These things couldn’t happen without all of our residents and our
volunteers, by all working together.
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She attended several Oath of Office ceremonies that morning and was humbled by the
support the surrounding communities in the south end of the valley have for each other,
including Bluffdale, Lehi, Herriman, Riverton, Draper, Sandy, as a collective. We are
fortunate to live here in this country, state and city.

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She is really excited about several things coming up in next four years:
One way bridge, everyone has been so patient with the construction. This is world renowned
technology and Bluffdale is the first in the US to use this technology. Bluffdale is so
innovative.

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The Mayor mentioned she is a Bi-Centennial baby, born in 1976. She is so grateful to be born
in the birth year of our country. The Council is going to be in office for the 250-year birthday
of our country. She asked everyone to talk about this with their children and celebrate so the
children can celebrate the 300-year birthday and constitution. Bluffdale City turns 50 in 2028.
There are so many wonderful things to come, and she can’t wait to do it with all of you. She
thanked everyone for their enthusiasm, support, and commitment to our country and for
coming. She thanked the choir for coming and performing.

“Seize the Day” from Newsies sung by Riverton Madrigals.
Photos and refreshments followed.
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Adjournment.

The Ceremony adjourned at approximately 7:14 PM.

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Tami Timothy, UCC
City Recorder
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THE CITY OF BLUFFDALE, UTAH
A UTAH MUNICIPAL CORPORATION
RESOLUTION 2026-01
A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE MAYOR PRO TEMPORE FOR 2026
WHEREAS the City Council desires to designate Greg Wildingto be Mayor Pro Tempore
for the calendar year 2026.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BLUFFDALE CITY COUNCIL:
Section 1.
year 2026.

Greg Wilding is designated to act as Mayor Pro Tempore for the calendar

Section 2.
This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage
and authorizes and directs the Mayor to execute and cause to be delivered the same.
PASSED ADOPTED AND APPROVED the 14th day of January, 2026.
By: ________________________
Mayor Natalie Hall
ATTEST:
___________________________
City Recorder

Voting by the City Council: Aye
Council Member Austin
Council Member Aston
Council Member Wilding
Council Member Smith
Council Member Lord
Mayor Hall (tie only)

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Nay

Abstain

Excused

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THE CITY OF BLUFFDALE, UTAH
A UTAH MUNICIPAL CORPORATION
RESOLUTION 2026-02
A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING A REPRESENTATIVE FOR
THE CITY OF BLUFFDALE AT THE ASSOCIATION OF MUNICIPAL COUNCILS
WHEREAS the City Council desires to designate Mackey Smith to represent the City at
the Association of Municipal Councils,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BLUFFDALE CITY COUNCIL:
Section 1.
Mackey Smith is designated to represent the City of Bluffdale at the
Association of Municipal Councils to serve until the time indicated by his/her name.
NAME

TO SERVE UNTIL

Mackey Smith

January 14, 2027

Section 2.
This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage
and authorizes and directs the Mayor to execute and cause to be delivered the same.
PASSED ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the City Council of Bluffdale, Utah, the 14th day of
January, 2026.
By: ________________________
Mayor Natalie C. Hall

ATTEST:
___________________________
Tami Timothy, City Recorder
Voting by the City Council:

Aye

Nay

Council Member Austin
Council Member Aston
Council Member Wilding
Council Member Smith
Council Member Lord
Mayor Hall (tie only)

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CITY OF BLUFFDALE, UTAH
RESOLUTION 2026-03
A RESOLUTION APPOINTING A TREASURER AND A RECORDER
WHEREAS the Bluffdale City Council (“Council”) met in regular session on January 14,
2026 to consider, among other things, appointing a Treasurer and a Recorder; and
WHEREAS UTAH CODE § 10-3-916 provides that on or before the first Monday in
February following a municipal election, the Mayor shall appoint with the advice and consent
of the City Council a qualified person to the offices of Treasurer and Recorder; and
WHEREAS the Mayor hereby confirms her nomination of Stephanie Thayer as
Treasurer and Tami Timothy as Recorder; and
WHEREAS after careful consideration the Council hereby determines that it is in the
best interest of the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of Bluffdale City to consent to the
appointments of Stephanie Thayer as Treasurer and Tami Timothy as Recorder.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BLUFFDALE CITY COUNCIL:
Section 1.
Appointment. That the Mayor’s appointment of Stephanie Thayer as
Treasurer and Tami Timothy as Recorder be made with the advice and consent of the City
Council.
Section 2.
Effective Date. This Resolution shall become effective immediately
upon its passage and authorizes and directs the Mayor to execute and cause to be delivered
the same.
PASSED ADOPTED AND APPROVED the 14th day of January, 2026.
By: ________________________
Mayor Natalie Hall

ATTEST:
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Tami Timothy, City Recorder
Voting by the City Council:

Aye

Nay

Council Member Austin
Council Member Aston
Council Member Wilding
Council Member Smith
Council Member Lord

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THE CITY OF BLUFFDALE, UTAH
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-04
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A SETTLEMENT AND RELEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF BLUFFDALE AND THE JORDAN VALLEY WATER CONSERVANCY DISTRICT
WHEREAS, in October 2025, a slope adjacent to 14600 South near the railroad crossing
failed and required restoration; and
WHEREAS, the City of Bluffdale incurred costs for work to address the issue; and
WHEREAS, without admitting liability, the Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District
(“District”) has agreed to reimburse the City for costs related to the City’s work and desires
the City to enter into a Settlement and Release Agreement attached hereto as Exhibit A.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BLUFFDALE CITY COUNCIL AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Approval of Settlement Agreement. The settlement agreement attached
hereto as Exhibit A is hereby approved by the City Council and the City Manager is hereby
authorized and directed to execute the same on behalf of the City.
Section 2. Effective Date. This resolution shall be effective immediately upon
passage.
PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED: January 14, 2026.
______________________________
Mayor Natalie Hall
ATTEST:
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City Recorder

[seal]

Voting by the Council:
YES
Councilmember Aston
Councilmember Austin
Councilmember Smith
Councilmember Lord
Councilmember Wilding
Mayor Hall (tie only)

NO

ABSTAIN

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ABSENT
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EXHIBIT A

SETTLEMENT AND RELEASE AGREEMENT
This Settlement and Release Agreement is entered into between Bluffdale City, a
municipality and political subdivision of the State of Utah (“Claimant”) and the Jordan
Valley Water Conservancy District (“District”), a water conservancy district organized and
existing under the laws of the State of Utah.

RECITALS:
A.

Claimant is a municipality which incurred expenses related to restoration of

the slope next to the Jordan Salt Lake Canal near 14600 South near the railroad
lines crossing, which allegedly failed due to multiple factors, including the potential
of water from the air vent of a District 18-inch waterline in October of 2025 (the
“Incident”).
B.

Claimant received an invoice from Stacy Witbeck and RL Wadsworth (“JV”)

for $20,716.00 representing the direct costs of the restoration work performed by
JV to mobilize, restore the slope and embankment, and reopen the arterial road to
traffic in response to the Incident.
B.

The parties enter into this Agreement to settle, compromise, and release all

claims arising from or related, directly or indirectly, to the Incident.
TERMS:
The parties agree as follows:
1.

The District shall pay 20,716.00 to Claimant, for any and all damage to

property in or associated with Claimant’s property, expenses incurred, or other costs or

harms of any kind resulting from the Incident. Claimant hereby acknowledges receipt of
the full payment.
2.

Claimant, for itself and for its successors, assigns and all other persons or

entities claiming by and through or under Claimant, does hereby fully, finally, and forever
release and discharge the District, its successors, agents, employees, officers, trustees,
and all other persons or entities claiming by and through or under it, of and from any and
all damages, expenses, costs, debts, covenants, contracts, promises, agreements,
liabilities, actions, demands, liens, and claims of every character, fixed or contingent,
liquidated or unliquidated, real property or personal property or personal injury, arising
from or in any way related, directly or indirectly, to the Incidents. The claims released
include, but are not limited to, those arising under common law, equity, statute, contract,
tort, or otherwise.
3.

Claimant hereby covenants not to sue the District, its successors, agents,

employees, officers, trustees, and all other persons or entities claiming by and through or
under it, on any claim, demand, obligation, liability, indebtedness, cause of action, cost,
loss, damage, expense, or item released in this Agreement.
4.

Claimant agrees, represents, and warrants that the matters released in this

Agreement are not limited to matters which are known or disclosed. Claimant assumes
the risks of any unknown, unanticipated or misunderstood matters which are released in
this Agreement and specifically waives and relinquishes all rights and benefits Claimant
may have under any provision of law which might protect persons or entities who do not
know or suspect the existence of claims at the time of executing any release.

5.

The parties agree to cooperate with each other in the drafting and execution

of any additional documents as are reasonably requested or required to implement the
terms and spirit of this Agreement.
6.

Each party has entered into this Agreement freely and without duress after

having the opportunity to consult with legal counsel of their choice and after having the
opportunity to have this Agreement reviewed by that party’s counsel prior to executing it.
7.

The parties understand and agree that, as between them and those

claiming by and through them, this is a compromise, resolution and settlement of claims
primarily to avoid the uncertainty, time, trouble and expense of continued negotiations,
and that such compromise, resolution and settlement shall not be taken as an admission
of liability on the part of anyone.
8.

In the event a court, governmental agency or regulatory agency with proper

jurisdiction determines that any provision of this Agreement is unlawful, that provision
shall terminate. If a provision is terminated, but the parties can legally, commercially and
practicably continue to perform this Agreement without the terminated provision, the
remainder of this Agreement shall continue in effect. One or more waivers by either party
of any provision, term, condition or covenant shall not be construed by the other party as
a waiver of any subsequent breach of the same by the other party.
9.

This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement of the parties and

supersedes all prior understandings, representations or agreements of the parties
regarding the subject matter in this document.

[SIGNATURE PAGE FOLLOWS]

“Claimant”:
Bluffdale City
Dated:

By:
Its:

Bruce Kartchner
City Manager

“District”:
Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District
Dated:

By:
Its:

Alan Packard
General Manager/CEO

THE CITY OF BLUFFDALE, UTAH
THE BLUFFDALE CITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
RESOLUTION 2026-05
A RESOLUTION APPOINTING AND DESIGNATING OFFICERS OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
OF THE CITY OF BLUFFDALE, UTAH
WHEREAS the Board of Directors of the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Bluffdale,
Utah, [‘the Agency”] desires to appoint and designate various officers for the Agency,
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE BLUFFDALE CITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF BLUFFDALE, UTAH:
Section 1.
The Board of Directors hereby reappoints and designates Alan Lord as
the Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the Agency.
Section 2.
The Board of Directors hereby appoints and designates Greg Wilding as
the Vice-Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the Agency.
Section 3.
The Board of Directors hereby reappoints and designates Bruce
Kartchner as the Secretary-Treasurer of the Agency.
Section 4.
This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage
and authorizes and directs the Mayor to execute and cause to be delivered the same.
PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED the 14th day of January 2026.

By__________________________________
Chairman
Attest _______________________________
Secretary/ Treasurer

Voting by the Board:

Board Member Austin
Board Member Aston
Board Member Wilding
Board Member Hall
Board Member Lord
Board Member Smith

Yes
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No
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