Fruithurst public meetings in 2023

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The Fruit Heights City Council is holding a special meeting to certify and canvass the 2023 general election results, including a recount. The agenda also includes routine items such as consent calendar approval, minutes review, and reports from council members, the mayor, and the city manager. No appointments are scheduled.

• Certification of 2023 general election results (recount)
• Consent calendar approval
• Review and acceptance of prior meeting minutes
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes
• Possible closed session per Utah Code

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The Fruit Heights City Council will hold a special meeting to certify the 2023 municipal general election results and consider a subscription to Civic Review software for building inspections and business licensing. The meeting also includes public comment, consent calendar items, and reports from council, mayor, and city manager.

• Certification of 2023 General Election results (Eileen S. Moss, Mark G. Cottrell, Gary Anderson, R. Shon Stevenson, Caroline Eichelberger)
• Civic Review software subscription: $5,400/year, $1,500/year inspection add-on, $2,000 setup fee
• Public comment period (3 minutes per speaker)
• Approval of November 7, 2023 City Council meeting minutes

Planning Commission Agenda & Minutes

The Fruit Heights City Planning Commission meeting scheduled for November 14, 2023, has been canceled. The next regular meeting is noted as August 22, 2023, at 7:00 PM, though this date appears to be a typo as it is earlier than the canceled meeting.

• Meeting canceled for November 14, 2023
• Next regular meeting listed as August 22, 2023 at 7:00 PM

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The Fruit Heights City Council will hold a regular meeting on November 7, 2023, to consider two public hearings: one to vacate a portion of Grandison Court and another to update the municipal code on health, safety, and welfare. They will also discuss a proposed recycling mandate from Wasatch Integrated Waste Management District and receive reports from the Youth City Council and Sheriff's Department. The agenda includes routine consent items and financial reports.

• Public hearing and ordinance to vacate a portion of Grandison Court in Rock Loft Subdivision
• Public hearing and ordinance to amend Title 7A of the municipal code (nuisances, garbage, animal control, noise)
• Discussion of Wasatch Integrated Waste Management District's recycling bundling program proposal
• Approval of check register for September and October 2023 and September financials
• Discussion of Hillside Trail System Expansion

Planning Commission Agenda & Minutes

The Fruit Heights Planning Commission will review, discuss, and possibly approve or deny an amendment to Phase 1A of the Rockloft Ridge development. The agenda also includes approval of the August 22, 2023 minutes, public comments, and reports. The meeting is open to the public and streamed on YouTube.

• Review/Discuss/Approve/Deny Amendment Phase 1A Rockloft Ridge
• Approval of August 22, 2023 Planning Commission minutes
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes on non-agenda items
• Next meeting scheduled for November 14, 2023

City Council Agendas & Minutes

This meeting was canceled, so no decisions or discussions took place. The agenda is only a notice of cancellation.

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The Fruit Heights City Council will hold a regular meeting on October 3, 2023, at 7:00 PM at City Hall. The main item is a public hearing and vote on Ordinance 2023-04, which would amend the municipal code's Title 6A Business Regulations. The council will also review minutes from the September 19 meeting and hear reports from council members, the mayor, and the city manager. No appointments are scheduled.

• Public hearing and vote on Ordinance 2023-04 amending Title 6A Business Regulations
• Review and acceptance of September 19, 2023, City Council meeting minutes
• No appointments to boards or commissions at this time

Planning Commission Agenda & Minutes

The Fruit Heights City Planning Commission meeting scheduled for September 26, 2023, has been canceled. The next regular meeting will be held on October 24, 2023, at 7:00 PM. No other business is listed on this agenda.

• September 26, 2023 meeting canceled
• Next meeting: October 24, 2023 at 7:00 PM

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The Fruit Heights City Council will hold a regular meeting on September 19, 2023, to consider accepting a proposal from Zions Public Finance for a culinary water rate study and impact fee facilities plan, continue discussing road safety initiatives, and vote on an annexation ordinance. The meeting also includes public comment, consent calendar items, and reports.

• Consider and accept Zions Public Finance proposal for Culinary Water Rate Study and Impact Fee Facilities Plan (no dollar amount listed)
• Continued discussion of road safety initiatives, including speed limit and 'Your Speed' signs on Mountain Road and Nicholls Road
• Annexation Ordinance 2023-002 B to annex Parcel #11-120-0006 (12.623 acres) into city limits, zoned R-1-12
• Consent calendar: City expenditures and August 2023 financial report
• Public hearing for resident Jacob Browning regarding road safety

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The City Council approved a subdivision phase and a lot amendment. The council also approved a memorandum of understanding for behavioral health services with a condition regarding funding sources.

• Approved Rock Lofi Ridge Estates Phase 3 provided no building permits are issued until connections to 1800 E are finished (Unanimous)
• Approved subdivision lot amendment for Fairway Cove subdivision as first amended (Unanimous)
• Approved MOU supporting Behavioral Health Services provided the Council finds a way for citizens to raise funds to avoid using 2024 tax dollars (Unanimous)
• Approved August 1, 2023 meeting minutes with corrections (Unanimous)

Planning Commission Agenda & Minutes

The Fruit Heights Planning Commission will hold its regular meeting on August 22, 2023, to review and possibly approve a subdivision lot amendment for Fairway Cove and reconsider a tabled preliminary plat for Pine Ridge Estates. The agenda also includes annual training, approval of minutes, and public comments. The meeting is open to the public and streamed on YouTube.

• Subdivision lot amendment for Fairway Cove Subdivision
• Preliminary plat for Pine Ridge Estates (28 lots, 6 parcels, 25.96 acres)
• Oath of office for new planning commissioners Clark Moss and Justin Wright
• Annual training on general powers and duties
• Approval of June 27, 2023 minutes

The Planning Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the June 27, 2023, meeting. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved June 27, 2023, minutes (unanimous)

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The Fruit Heights City Council will consider awarding the 2023 Street Maintenance Projects contract to Staker Parson Companies for $873,296.23, despite a lower bid from Advanced Paving & Construction ($853,630.50), based on the engineer's recommendation for efficiency and past performance. The council will also review and possibly approve a sidewalk for Rock Loft Ridge, hear a road safety comment from a resident, and approve minutes and financial reports.

• Award bid for 2023 Street Maintenance Projects to Staker Parson Companies for $873,296.23 (rebuild Raymond Road, overlay Terrace Drive, Estate Way, Nicholls Road, chip seal on various streets)
• Review/discuss/approve/deny sidewalk for Rock Loft Ridge
• Public comment by Jacob Browning on road safety
• Approve city council minutes for June 15 and June 20, 2023
• Consent calendar: city expenditures and June financial report

The City Council unanimously approved a street maintenance contract with Staker Parsons and authorized a sidewalk change for Rock Loft Ridge Estates. The council also approved the minutes from June 15 and June 20, 2023.

• Approved sidewalk change for Rock Loft Ridge Estates to allow one side instead of two (Unanimous)
• Awarded street maintenance contract to Staker Parsons (Unanimous)
• Approved June 15, 2023 meeting minutes as corrected (Unanimous)
• Approved June 20, 2023 meeting minutes as corrected (Unanimous)

Planning Commission Agenda & Minutes

The Fruit Heights City Planning Commission meeting scheduled for July 25, 2023, has been canceled. The next regular meeting will be held on August 22, 2023, at 7:00 PM. No items were discussed or decided.

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The Fruit Heights City Council meeting scheduled for July 18, 2023, has been canceled. The agenda contains no items for discussion or decision, only the cancellation notice and standard posting certification.

• Meeting canceled

Planning Commission Agenda & Minutes

The Fruit Heights Planning Commission will review the preliminary plat for the Pine Ridge Estates subdivision, a 25.96-acre project by The Boyer Company creating 28 lots and 6 parcels. The meeting also includes an update on land use legislation and approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Pine Ridge Estates preliminary plat: 28 lots, 6 parcels on 25.96 acres (parcels 11-117-0104, 11-117-0092, 11-117-0093)
• Land use legislation update by planner Jeff Oyler
• Review and approval of March 28, 2023 meeting minutes

The Planning Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the March 28, 2023 meeting. No other ordinances were reviewed or substantive decisions made during the session.

• Approved March 28, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The City Council approved the budget and certified tax rate for the 2023-2024 fiscal year. The Council also approved a final plat for a residential development phase. Meeting minutes from June 6, 2023, were approved with changes.

• Approved Resolution 2023-06 Adopting the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Budget and Certified Tax Rate
• Approved Phase 2A Final Plat for Rock Loft Ridge Estates subject to development agreement completion
• Approved June 6, 2023, meeting minutes with discussed changes

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The City Council approved Resolution 2023-07 to offer condemnation of .181 acres for the continuation of 1800 East. The agreement includes specific terms for road sleeving and a revised payment structure for the Green Street Reservoir.

• Approved Resolution 2023-07 offering condemnation (5-0)
• Approved 10-year term at $100/year for Green Street Reservoir with option to renew for another 10 years (5-0)
• Approved negation of ordinance charging Haights Creek $1,000 a month for the property (5-0)
• Approved requirement for developer to place two sleeves under the road per Haights Creek engineer specs (5-0)
• Approved waiver of City rights to claims against Haights Creek for past line mismarking costs (5-0)

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The Fruit Heights City Council will hold a public hearing and consider adopting the final FY2024 budget, as well as amendments to the FY2023 budget. The council will also review and possibly approve a fee schedule for accessory dwelling units and receive an update on land use legislation. The meeting includes standard items such as public comments, approval of minutes, and a closed session.

• Adopt Resolution 2023-05 amending the FY2023 budget, including a $313,241 increase in general fund expenditures
• Adopt the FY2024 final budget, which is balanced and includes a $1 million+ culinary water infrastructure project
• Review/discuss/approve/deny Accessory Dwelling Unit fee schedule
• Update on land use legislation
• Follow-up items include Sheriff contract, Haights Creek, Fourth of July, landslide, Founders Day, and starting a cemetery committee

The City Council approved amendments to the 2022-2023 budget and established a new fee schedule for accessory dwelling units. The final 2023-2024 budget was discussed but not voted upon as final numbers were unavailable.

• Approved 2022-2023 Budget Amendments (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution NO. 2023-05 Amending the 2022-2023 Budget (Roll call vote)
• Approved Accessory Dwelling Unit Fee Schedule: $150 one-time fee and $20 annual fee (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved May 16, 2023 meeting minutes as amended (Unanimous)
• Approved May 18, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved motion to enter closed meeting to discuss pending litigation and property (Unanimous)

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The Fruit Heights City Council will review and possibly approve the tentative fiscal year 2023/2024 budget and the Rock Loft Ridge Estates Phase 2B development. The meeting also includes a youth city council report, public comments, and approval of past meeting minutes. No other major decisions are listed.

• Review/discuss/approve/deny FY2023/2024 tentative budget
• Review/discuss/approve/deny Rock Loft Ridge Estates Phase 2B
• Youth City Council report
• Approval of minutes from July 19, 2022, April 11, 2023, and April 25, 2023

The City Council unanimously approved Resolution 2023-02. This resolution establishes an interlocal cooperation agreement with Davis County to allow the city to receive federal Community Development Block Grants for fiscal years 2024, 2025, and 2026.

• Approved Resolution 2023-02 regarding the Community Development Block Grant Program (Unanimous)

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The Fruit Heights City Council will discuss and potentially approve using City Hall as a polling location for the 2023 elections, and will review the proposed Fiscal Year 2023-2024 budget. The agenda also includes approving minutes, check registers, and a budget report, plus follow-ups on police and fire contracts and an animal control report.

• Use of City Hall as polling location for 2023 elections
• FY2023-2024 budget review (proposed $3.55M general fund)
• Approve March and April 2023 check registers
• Approve March 2023 budget report
• Police and fire contracts follow-up

The City Council conducted a meeting focused on staff reports and training. No legislative actions or ordinances were voted on or decided during the session.

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The Fruit Heights City Council will review and possibly approve the tentative fiscal year 2023/2024 budget, which includes a $2,982,570 general fund and a $1,213,624 Class C road fund, and will also review Rock Loft Ridge Estates Phase 2B. The meeting includes a youth city council report, public comments, and approval of prior meeting minutes.

• FY2023/2024 tentative budget review: $2,982,570 general fund, $1,213,624 Class C road fund
• Rock Loft Ridge Estates Phase 2B review
• Youth City Council report
• Approval of minutes from July 19, 2022, April 11, 2023, and April 25, 2023
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes on non-agenda items

The City Council approved the tentative fiscal year 2023-2024 budget unanimously. The budget includes road maintenance, completion of the East Oaks water meter project, demolition of the old water tank, and equipment purchases. The council also approved Rock Loft Ridge Estates Phase 2B, a two-lot subdivision on Mountain Road, as recommended by staff.

• Approved FY 2023-2024 tentative budget (unanimous)
• Approved Rock Loft Ridge Estates Phase 2B (unanimous)
• Approved July 19, 2022 minutes as amended (unanimous)
• Approved April 11, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved April 25, 2023 minutes (unanimous)

Planning Commission Agenda & Minutes

The Fruit Heights Planning Commission's regular meeting scheduled for April 25, 2023, has been canceled. The next regular meeting is set for May 23, 2023, at 7:00 PM. The agenda contains no items for discussion or decision.

• April 25, 2023, meeting canceled
• Next meeting: May 23, 2023, 7:00 PM

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The Fruit Heights City Council will hold a special meeting to appoint Eileen Moss as Interim City Recorder and Jacob Smith as City Manager, and to review, discuss, approve, or deny the 2024 Firework and Open Fire Ordinance. The agenda also includes a report on a quit claim deed (3A-06-150) and standard provisions for electronic and closed meetings. The meeting is scheduled for April 25, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers.

• Appoint Eileen Moss as Interim City Recorder
• Appoint Jacob Smith as Fruit Heights City Manager
• Review/Discuss/Approve/Deny 2024 Firework and Open Fire Ordinance
• Quit Claim Deed (3A-06-150) in City Manager's report
• Electronic and closed meeting provisions per Utah Code

The City Council appointed Jacob Smith as City Manager and Eileen Moss as Interim City Recorder. The council also approved the 2023 Firework and Open Fire Ordinance after amending the effective date to 2023.

• Appointed Eileen Moss as Interim City Recorder (Unanimous)
• Appointed Jacob Smith as Fruit Heights City Manager (Unanimous)
• Approved 2023 Firework and Open Fire Ordinance with effective date amended to 2023 (Unanimous)

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The Fruit Heights City Council will review and possibly approve updates to the city's General Plan, reconsider zoning and density for the East Mountain Townhomes project, and discuss the Davis County Sheriff contract and Robinson Waste price increase for FY 2023-2024. The meeting also includes public comments, consent calendar items, and a possible closed session.

• Review/Discuss/Approve updates to the Fruit Heights City General Plan
• Request to reconsider zoning/density for East Mountain Townhomes (Joe Christensen)
• Review & discuss Davis County Sheriff contract for FY 2023-2024
• Review/Discuss/Approve Robinson Waste price increase for FY 2023-2024
• Consent calendar: March check register and budget report

The City Council approved the Fruit Heights City General Plan as proposed. The council also approved a price increase for Robinson Waste services and tabled a zoning request for the East Mountain Townhomes development.

• Approved Fruit Heights City General Plan as proposed (2-1)
• Tabled discussion on East Mountain Townhomes zoning/density (3-1)
• Approved Robinson Waste price increase for FY 2023-2024 (Unanimous)
• Approved March 7, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved March 21, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Planning Commission Agenda & Minutes

The Fruit Heights Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to receive comments on the city's 2023 General Plan (Fruit Heights Forward) before making a recommendation to the City Council. The commission will also review a request by Joe Christensen to reconsider East Mountain Townhome density. The agenda includes review of meeting minutes and other routine business.

• Public hearing on the 2023 General Plan
• Request by Joe Christensen for reconsideration of East Mountain Townhome density
• Review and discuss recommendation of the 2023 General Plan to City Council
• Review and approve meeting minutes

The Planning Commission approved the city's General Plan with an added statement clarifying that the plan is a guideline reflecting current housing shortages and priorities. A request for townhome density reconsideration was referred to the City Council for action.

• Approved General Plan as written with a statement on housing shortage and open space priorities (3-2)
• Referred Joe Christensen's request for 8 townhomes to City Council

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The Fruit Heights City Council will review and discuss the final General Plan and Moderate-Income Housing Plan revisions, which include strategies to increase moderate-income housing. They will also consider approving a real property appraisal for a parcel at approximately 265 S 1800 E and set the 2023 caucus meeting date. The agenda includes routine items like minutes approval and public comments.

• Review and discuss final General Plan and Moderate-Income Housing Plan revisions
• Request to approve appraisal of real property at approximately 265 S 1800 E
• Approve 2023 Caucus Meeting election date (recommended May 18, 2023)
• Moderate-Income Housing Plan includes strategies: rezone for density, ADUs, higher density zoning, zoning incentives, impact fee reduction
• Potential higher density sites include Christensen, Manning, Edgington, Butcher, golf course, and Ward properties

The City Council unanimously approved May 18, 2023, as the date for the 2023 Caucus Meeting. Council members also discussed revisions to the General Plan and Moderate-Income Housing Plan to meet state requirements. The approval of the March 7, 2023, meeting minutes was tabled.

• Approved May 18, 2023 as the 2023 Caucus Meeting Election Date (Unanimous)
• Tabled discussion of March 7, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved motion to enter closed meeting (Unanimous)

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The Fruit Heights City Council will review and possibly approve an annexation ordinance and phases 2A & 2B of the Rock Loft Ridge Estates development, along with an interlocal agreement for 2023 municipal election services with Davis County. They will also discuss final General Plan revisions and the 2022 annual audit report. The meeting includes required Open and Public Meetings Act and Ethics training, plus routine items like minutes, check register, and budget review.

• Annexation Ordinance for Rock Loft Ridge Estates
• Phases 2A & 2B of Rock Loft Ridge Estates
• Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for 2023 Municipal Election Services with Davis County Elections Office
• Final General Plan Revisions (Fruit Heights Forward)
• 2022 Annual Audit Report

The City Council approved the annexation of Rock Loft Ridge Estates and an interlocal agreement for 2023 municipal election services. Discussion on phases 2A and 2B of the Rock Loft Ridge Estates was tabled pending further road design approvals. The council also approved the meeting minutes from February 7, 2023.

• Approved Annexation Ordinance 2023-002 for Rock Loft Ridge Estates (3-0)
• Tabled discussion of Rock Loft Ridge Estates phases 2A & 2B (unanimous)
• Approved Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for 2023 Municipal Election Services (unanimous)
• Approved February 7, 2023 City Council Meeting Minutes (unanimous)

Planning Commission Agenda & Minutes

The Fruit Heights Planning Commission will consider amending the city's ADU ordinance to allow external accessory dwelling units, review and possibly approve the final plat for Phase 2A & 2B of Rock Loft Ridge Estates, and review the 2023 General Plan Update. The meeting includes a presentation on ADU benefits and regulations, and the commission may approve or deny these items.

• Request to amend ADU ordinance to allow external ADUs
• Final plat review for Rock Loft Ridge Estates Phase 2A & 2B
• 2023 General Plan Update review
• Presentation on ADU benefits and common regulations
• Next City Council meeting scheduled for March 28, 2023

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The Fruit Heights City Council will review the 2022 audit report and consider an annexation ordinance for Rock Loft Ridge Estates. The meeting also includes a groundbreaking ceremony for Connext, public comments, and updates on dispatch center consolidation.

• Review/discuss 2022 Audit Report
• Review/discuss/approve/deny Annexation Ordinance for Rock Loft Ridge Estates
• Connext Groundbreaking Ceremony
• Mayor update on Dispatch Center Consolidation
• Approval of February 7, 2023 council minutes

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The Fruit Heights City Council will review and potentially approve contracts for a secondary water meter installation with TONCCO, and fiber franchise agreements with CONNEXT and ALLWEST. They will also approve minutes, check registers, budget reports, and animal control statistics, and discuss follow-up items including the Lincoln Hill plan and a jail tour for YCC.

• Secondary Water Meter Installation Contract with TONCCO
• CONNEXT Fiber Franchise Agreement
• ALLWEST Fiber Franchise Agreement
• Approve Monthly Check Registers for December 2022 and January 2023
• Approve Monthly Budget Report for December 2022 and January 2023

The City Council unanimously approved a contract for secondary water meter installation with Toncco. Decisions regarding fiber franchise agreements with CONNEXT and ALLWEST were tabled for further discussion. The council also approved the January 17, 2023, meeting minutes.

• Approved Toncco water meter installation contract (Unanimous)
• Tabled CONNEXT and ALLWEST Fiber Franchise Agreements until February 21, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved January 17, 2023 meeting minutes (Approved; Florence Sadler abstained)

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The Fruit Heights City Council will review and possibly approve or deny an ordinance amending the official zoning map, a property trade with Haights Creek Irrigation, and a consulting agreement with Lincoln Hill Partners. The meeting also includes reports from the Youth City Council and the Davis County Mosquito Abatement Board, plus approval of minutes and routine financial items.

• Ordinance 2023-001 amending the Official Zoning Map
• Property trade between Fruit Heights City and Haights Creek Irrigation
• Lincoln Hill Consulting Agreement
• Approve monthly check register and budget report
• Reports from Youth City Council and Mosquito Abatement Board

The City Council approved a zoning amendment to allow development on nearly 30 acres of land. The council also authorized a property trade with an irrigation company and approved a consulting agreement for grant writing.

• Approved rezoning 29.96 acres from A-1 to R-1-12 (Unanimous)
• Approved .73 acre property trade with Haights Creek Irrigation (Unanimous)
• Approved Lincoln Hill Consulting Agreement (Unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Justin Wright and Clark Moss to the Planning Commission (Unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes from August 2, August 16, September 6, October 4, October 18, November 1, and December 6, 2022 (Unanimous)