Highland public meetings in 2024
37 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three action items: a preliminary plat for the two-lot Vista Ridge subdivision, a text amendment to allow a drive-thru lane in the Town Center Commercial district, and a code update to treat combined lots as single properties for zoning. The meeting also includes approval of October minutes and informational updates on the 2025 schedule and a resident survey.
- Public hearing for Vista Ridge Subdivision preliminary plat (two-lot subdivision)
- Public hearing on text amendment to reduce Town Center Commercial setback for a drive-thru lane on Town Center Blvd (request by Highland Town Plaza, LP/WPI)
- Public hearing on text amendment to allow the city to treat combined lots as a single property for zoning purposes
- Approval of October 22, 2024 meeting minutes
- Informational update on resident survey and General Plan Workshop (Jan 28, 2025)
Highland City Library Board
The Highland City Library Board will meet to approve previous minutes, receive the director's report, and take action on several policy and operational items. Action items include a furniture purchase, updates to the library application policy, adopting the 2025 meeting schedule, a fund study, and an additional storage unit. Discussion items cover a holiday party, consortium report, and city council reports.
- Furniture Purchase (action item)
- Library Application Policy (action item)
- 2025 Meeting Schedule (action item)
- Fund Study (action item)
- Additional Storage Unit (action item)
Arts Council
This meeting of the Highland Arts Council has been cancelled. The agenda included routine items such as approval of September minutes, chair reports on construction and craft fair, and director updates on children's choir, art classes, theater, and quilting.
- Meeting cancelled; no decisions or discussions held
Highland City Library Board
The regularly scheduled Library Board Meeting for October 24, 2024, has been cancelled. No agenda items were discussed or decided. The meeting notice was posted on October 23, 2024.
- Meeting cancelled – no business conducted
Highland Historical Society
The Highland Historical Society is meeting to discuss several operational and community items. The agenda includes planning for a museum and strategies for increasing volunteers.
- Museum planning and meeting with Cynthia Gamble
- Historical Society bank account
- Highland Farmer's Market and Highland Fling
- Volunteer recruitment
- Video interviews
Development Administration Board
The American Fork River Debris Basin Administrative Board will meet to approve minutes and invoices, including a $10,000 vegetative grinder payment. Discussion items include final payment for the debris basin outlet construction, a 2024 maintenance plan with material hauling proposals and FEMA reimbursement, and fall cleanup. The meeting is on October 10, 2024.
- Approve minutes of July 11, 2024 meeting
- Approve $10,000 invoice for vegetative grinder
- Discuss final payment to American Fork City for debris basin outlet construction
- Discuss debris basin maintenance plan and FEMA reimbursement proposals
- Discuss debris basin fall cleanup for 2024
Development Administration Board
The Development Administration Board will meet to review a request from Ivory Homes. The board will consider the approval of a final plat and subdivision improvement plans for a residential project.
- Final Plat Approval for Ridgeview Plat L: 29-lot subdivision located generally at 10000 North 5000 West
Arts Council
The Highland Arts Council meeting scheduled for October 2, 2024, was cancelled. The agenda would have included approval of minutes, chairman issues, a discussion of a possible new board member, and updates on construction. Director reports on Children's Choir, Art Classes, Theatre, Craft Fair, and other activities were also planned.
- Minutes and approval
- Discussion and introductions of possible new board member
- Update on construction
- Director reports: Children's Choir, Art Classes, Theatre, Craft Fair, Graphics/website, City requests, Quilting, Finance, Art Show, Hale Theatre
- Next board meeting scheduled for November 6, 2024, at 5:30 pm
Highland City Library Board
The Highland City Library Board will meet to approve minutes from July 2024, discuss the director's report, and consider action items including the strategic plan, city council presentations, and furniture selection. Discussion items cover updates on the Alpine Library, a library fund study, and the Timpanogos Library Consortium. No dollar amounts or rezoning items are on the agenda.
- Approve minutes from July 2024
- Discuss and possibly act on strategic plan
- Discuss and possibly act on furniture selection
- Discuss Alpine Library update
- Discuss library fund study and Timpanogos Library Consortium update
Arts Council
The Highland Arts Council will vote on adding a new board member and hear reports from directors on the Children's Choir, art classes, theatre plans, craft fair, graphics/website updates, and quilting. The meeting also includes approval of minutes and chairman issues.
- Vote on possible new board member introduction by Shauna
- Children's Choir report by KeriLynn
- Theatre report and winter play plans by Jordana
- Craft Fair update by Linda
- Graphics and website update; City requests by Doug Courtney
Highland City Library Board
The regularly scheduled Highland City Library Board meeting on August 22, 2024, has been cancelled. The meeting was to be held at 5400 W Civic Center Dr, Highland, UT 84003. Residents were invited to participate in all Library Board meetings.
Highland City Library Board
The Highland City Library Board will meet to approve minutes, hear reports, and take action on electing officers and creating a new library staff position. The board will also discuss policy items including a Pride Month display and furniture colors.
- Election of Officers
- New Library Staff Position
- Pride Month Display Letter
- Furniture Colors
- Timpanogos Library Cooperative
Highland Historical Society
The Highland Historical Society is meeting to discuss several operational and community projects. The body will review minutes and hold discussions on society growth and educational opportunities.
- Highland Farmer's Market and Highland Fling
- Museum fundraising
- Digitizing records
- Youth video interviews
- Volunteer recruitment
Arts Council
The council is reviewing progress on the art show at the Fling and fall children's theatre classes. Directors will also provide reports on the children's choir, art classes, and the craft fair. Discussion includes community center maintenance and fundraising ideas.
- Art show plans for the Fling
- Fall children's theatre classes
- Community Center yard cleanup and room cleaning
- Craft Fair and website graphics updates
- Updates on new tables, stage laminate, and a new upright piano
Development Administration Board
The American Fork River Debris Basin Administrative Board will hold elections for new officers. The meeting includes discussions on the 2024 maintenance plan, hauling proposals, and FEMA reimbursement. Members will also review invoices for handrail construction and other expenses.
- Election of new officers
- Reimbursement to Cedar Hills for handrail construction ($5,669.30)
- Final payment to American Fork City for debris basin outlet construction
- 2024 debris basin maintenance plan and FEMA reimbursement discussion
- Approval of a $540.33 invoice for parking stop and drill bit
Highland City Library Board
The regularly scheduled Library Board Meeting for June 27, 2024, was cancelled. No agenda items were presented for discussion or decision.
Arts Council
The Arts Council is reviewing progress on several community programs and infrastructure projects. Topics include updates on summer youth art camps, the Community Center stage, and plans for a new park amphitheatre. Directors will also provide reports on theatre, choir, and craft fair initiatives.
- Update on adding laminate to the Community Center stage
- Plans for the Amphitheatre at the new park
- Progress of plans for the art show at the Fling
- Update on contract with TSO
- Summer Youth Art Camps progress report
Highland City Library Board
The Highland City Library Board will meet to consider FY 2024 budget adjustments and the FY 2025 budget, and to address expiring board seats. They will also discuss collaboration with American Fork and Pleasant Grove libraries and library recertification. Public comment is invited.
- FY 2024 Budget Adjustments
- FY 2025 Budget
- Library Board Expiring Seats
- Collaboration with American Fork and Pleasant Grove update
- Library Recertification
Appeal Authority
The Highland City Appeal Authority is holding a variance hearing regarding a property owner's request. The body will discuss a request for an eight-foot fence at a specific residential address.
- Variance hearing for Tyler Kukahiko regarding an eight-foot fence at 4035 West Shoreline Dr.
Highland City Library Board
The Highland City Library Board's regularly scheduled meeting for May 23, 2024 has been cancelled and rescheduled for May 30, 2024. The agenda for the rescheduled meeting will be posted 24 hours before it occurs. No other business items are listed.
- Meeting cancelled and rescheduled from May 23 to May 30, 2024
- Agenda to be posted 24 hours before the rescheduled meeting
- Meeting location: 5400 W Civic Center Dr, Highland, UT 84003
Appeal Authority
The Highland City Appeal Authority is holding a hearing to consider a variance request. The request concerns a proposed fence within the Sunrise Farms development.
- Variance hearing for Andrew Patterson representing Narwhal Homes regarding a fence at 11200 North 6000 West
Appeal Authority
The Highland City Appeal Authority is meeting to conduct a variance hearing. The body will discuss a request from Kirk Ouimet concerning a fence on their property.
- Variance hearing for Kirk Ouimet regarding a fence at 10282 N 5880 W
Arts Council
The Highland Arts Council is meeting to approve minutes and hear director reports on children's choir, art classes, theatre, fundraising, farmers market, graphics/website, quilting, and finance. Chairman issues include summer youth art camps, the art show at the Fling, a proposal to add laminate to the Community Center stage, and plans for the Amphitheatre at the new park.
- Proposal to add laminate to the stage at Community Center
- Plans for the Amphitheatre at the new park
- Progress of plans for the art show at the Fling
- Summer Youth Art Camps discussion
- Director reports on Childrens Choir, Art Classes, Theatre, fundraising, farmers market, graphics/website, quilting, finance
Highland City Library Board
The Highland City Library Board is meeting to approve minutes, hear the director's report, and take action on two proposed policies: a Presenter/Sponsor Policy and a Background Check Policy. The board will also discuss a proposed library collaboration with Alpine's Children's Library and seats expiring this year. Future agenda items include the library budget, a new American Fork and Pleasant Grove library agreement, and a fee adjustment.
- Approve minutes from 03.28.2024
- Action on Presenter/Sponsor Policy
- Action on Background Check Policy
- Discussion of proposed library collaboration with Alpine's Children's Library
- Discussion of seats expiring this year
Highland Historical Society
The Highland Historical Society is meeting to discuss a change in president, community input on location options, and broader goals for preserving and sharing local history. The agenda includes planning for interviews, digitization, a potential museum, grants, and volunteer needs. This is a working meeting with discussion items rather than final decisions.
- Change of president and introductions
- Community input on location options
- Collection and digitization project
- Heirlooms and artifacts for a museum
- Grants and funds for non-profit status
Development Administration Board
The Highland City Development Administration Board will hold a regular session to approve meeting minutes and consider a request from Millhaven Homes for final plat approval and subdivision improvement plans for a 20-lot subdivision in the R-1-40 Zone at 10630 North 6400 West. The board will take action on the subdivision request.
- Approval of March 14, 2024 meeting minutes
- Final plat approval for Foxwood Estates Subdivision (20 lots, R-1-40 Zone, 10630 North 6400 West)
Appeal Authority
The Highland City Appeal Authority is meeting to conduct a variance hearing. The body will address an appeal regarding a backyard fence for Shane and Alicia Westra.
- Variance Hearing: Shane and Alicia Westra Backyard Fence
Arts Council
The regularly scheduled Highland City Arts Council meeting on April 2, 2024, has been cancelled. No agenda items or business will be discussed. The notice was posted on March 28, 2024.
- Meeting cancelled
- Next meeting date not specified
Highland City Library Board
The Highland City Library Board is meeting to consider two policy items: a Presenter Policy and a Background Check Policy. The board will also discuss whether minors should be allowed to check out a camera, ADA door issues, and a space wish list. Minutes from the January 25, 2024 meeting are on the consent agenda.
- Presenter Policy
- Background Check Policy
- Discussion: minors checking out camera
- Discussion: ADA doors
- Future agenda: FY 2025 Budget Approval
Development Administration Board
The Highland City Development Administration Board will hold a regular session with a single action item: considering a request from developer Mike Hawkins to extend the final plat expiration date for the Hawks Landing subdivision to December 17, 2024. The board will take appropriate action on this land use administrative matter.
- Action: Extend final plat expiration for Hawks Landing subdivision to December 17, 2024
- Request from Mike Hawkins, developer and owner of Hawks Landing subdivision
- Meeting at Highland City Main Conference Room, 5400 West Civic Center Drive, Highland, UT 84003
Arts Council
The Highland Arts Council will meet to approve minutes and hear reports from directors on children's choir, art classes, and theatre. Discussion items include summer youth art camps, the art show at the Fling, adding laminate to the Community Center stage, and plans for the Amphitheatre at the new park.
- Discussion of Summer Youth Art Camps
- Proposal to add laminate to the stage at Community Center
- Plans for the Amphitheatre at the new park
- Director reports: Children's Choir, Art Classes, Theatre
- Fundraising ideas and city requests
Highland City Library Board
The regularly scheduled Highland City Library Board meeting for February 22, 2024, has been cancelled. Instead, board members will attend State Library Board Training on February 21, 2024, at the American Fork Library, which serves as a quorum notice. No other business is scheduled.
- February 22, 2024 Library Board Meeting cancelled
- State Library Board Training on February 21, 2024 at American Fork Library, 64 S 100 E, American Fork
- Quorum notice for board training attendance
Arts Council
The Highland Arts Council is meeting to discuss new art classes and a partnership with the Visual Arts Institute, as well as plans for the art show at the Fling. The agenda includes director reports on the Children's Choir, art classes, theatre, fundraising, and other community events. The meeting is a regular business meeting with no public hearings or votes on specific items.
- Discussion of new art classes and partnership with Visual Arts Institute
- Progress of plans for the art show at the Fling
- Introduction of new City Rep, Doug Cortney
- Director reports on Children's Choir, Art Classes, Theatre, and fundraising ideas
- Next board meeting scheduled for March 6 at 5:30 pm at the Community Center Building
Debris Basin Committe
The American Fork River Debris Basin Administrative Board will meet to discuss construction progress and financial matters. The board is scheduled to review the final budget for 2024 and approve a change order for the debris basin outlet structure construction.
- Approval of the 2024 final budget
- Approval of a change order for debris basin outlet structure construction
- Approval of invoices, including a lunch invoice for Gretchen Homer and/or Highland City
- Discussion regarding debris basin outlet construction progress
- Approval of January 11, 2023, meeting minutes
Highland City Library Board
The Highland City Library Board will meet on January 25, 2024, at Highland City Hall. The board will consider action on three policies: a Physical Item Circulation Policy, a Background Check Policy, and a Presenter Policy, and will discuss budget adjustments and board training. Public comment is invited.
- Action on Physical Item Circulation Policy
- Action on Background Check Policy Ad Hoc Committee
- Action on Presenter Policy Ad Hoc Committee
- Discussion of Budget Adjustments
- Discussion of Library Board Training with AF
Highland Historical Society
The Highland Historical Society is holding a regular meeting to review and approve minutes, and to discuss upcoming activities including Fling activities, a monthly presentation, and a May 11 open house. The agenda is routine and contains no major decisions or public hearings.
- Review and approval of minutes
- Discussion of Fling activities
- Discussion of monthly presentation
- Discussion of May 11 open house
- Member input
Debris Basin Committe
The American Fork River Debris Basin Administrative Board will meet to take action on appointing officers for 2024, approving minutes, and paying invoices totaling about $84,104, including $75,480.39 for outlet construction. They will also discuss construction progress, annual member city invoices, the upcoming fiscal year budget, and a drone survey.
- Approve $75,480.39 invoice to American Fork City for Debris Basin Outlet Construction
- Approve $8,623.50 invoice to Highland City for Kilgore material purchase
- Approve drone survey of basin and payment authorization
- Discuss proposed budget for upcoming fiscal year
- Discuss annual invoices (FY2024) to member cities