Bluffdale public meetings in 2024
28 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Youth Council
The Youth Council is meeting to review previous activities and plan future events. Discussions include leadership training, a May conference, and coordination for upcoming community activities.
- Recap of Santa and the Lights/Letter answering event
- Planning for January 16 Bingo Night
- Planning for February Dance
- Discussion of USU Travel Payment
- Coordination with Healthy Bluffdale Coalition
Arts Council
The Arts Advisory Board is meeting to discuss board vacancies, revise by-laws, and plan the 35th Anniversary Celebration. The board will also discuss and vote on directors and producers for several proposed 2025 theatrical productions.
- 35th Anniversary Celebration proposed for February 13, 2025
- Proposed production of 'Freaky Friday' for July 31, August 2 and 4
- Proposed production of 'Secret Garden' for October 23-25
- Discussion of 'Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat' for March 6-8, 10
- Planning for 'Plays in the Park' scheduled for June 6-16 and June 20-30
City Council & Planning Commission
The Bluffdale City Council and Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to receive comments on proposed text amendments that would allow specific encroachments into residential rear yard setbacks, per Utah Code §10-9a-540. The single agenda item is Application 2024-44, sponsored by the City of Bluffdale.
- Public hearing on Text Amendments to permit encroachments into residential rear yard setbacks (Application 2024-44)
- City of Bluffdale is the applicant; Caitlyn Tubbs is staff presenter
- Comments accepted via email, mail, or in-person at the meeting
City Council & Planning Commission
The Bluffdale City Council will hold a public hearing on December 11, 2024, at 6:00 PM to receive comment on a request to declare surplus and exchange two properties, each approximately 0.20 acres, located at approximately 2495 West 14200 South. The meeting will be at Bluffdale City Hall, and comments can also be submitted by email or mail. No other items are on the agenda.
- Declaration of surplus and exchange of two 0.20-acre properties at approximately 2495 W 14200 S
City Council & Planning Commission
The Bluffdale City Council and Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to receive comments on a proposed text amendment. The proposal seeks to allow Satellite Communications Stations in the SD-X Gateway Zone.
- Proposed Text Amendment to Section 11.110.110 for Satellite Communications Stations in the SD-X Gateway Zone (Application 2024-36)
Healthy Bluffdale Coalition
The Healthy Bluffdale Coalition will meet December 10 at 6:30 PM at Bluffdale Fire Station #92. Members will hear a presentation on Communities That Care and vote on proposals including Youth Bingo Night, a program and retreat proposal, and a board chair discussion. The coalition will also review meeting minutes and updates on upcoming events.
- Presentation on Communities That Care structure and phases
- Youth Bingo Night proposal and vote
- Program and retreat proposal by Camille and vote
- Board chair discussion and vote
- Updates on Beat the Winter Blues, Stress Busters Workshop, Screenagers, and Sharp Survey
Healthy Bluffdale Coalition
The Healthy Bluffdale Coalition will discuss its budget, incentives, and a proposed Coalition Sustainability & Development Fund. Members will also consider sponsoring youth to the Bryce Summit and a proposal by Camille. The meeting includes business from the Communities That Care (CTC) Core Workgroup, including developing a work plan and timeline for Phase 1 benchmarks. Minutes from the November 12 meeting will be approved, followed by open round-table discussion.
- Proposal of Coalition Sustainability & Development Funds
- Discussion of budget and incentives
- Sponsoring youth to Bryce Summit
- Proposal by Camille
- CTC Core Workgroup: develop work plan and timeline for Phase 1 benchmarks
Youth Council
The Bluffdale Youth Council will meet on November 19, 2024 at 5:30 PM in the Community Room. Agenda items include formally announcing new Leadership Council members, reviewing the October 15 meeting minutes and the Trunk or Treat event, and planning the upcoming Santa and the Lights activity. The council will also discuss USU Leadership training and hear from the Healthy Bluffdale Coalition liaison.
- Formal announcement of new Leadership Council members and their roles
- Review of October 15 meeting minutes and Trunk or Treat event feedback
- Planning session for Santa and the Lights event (mailbox, letters, envelopes, pens, Dec 10 letter response)
- USU Leadership training led by Kjersti Jarman
- Discussion of upcoming dates: Dec 2 Santa and Lights, Dec 10 YC Christmas party, Jan 16 Bingo, Jan 22 Day of Legislation
City Council & Planning Commission
The Bluffdale City Council will hold a public hearing to consider a text amendment to Section 11.160.140 that would allow additional fencing height in front yards for properties whose lot configuration changed after a subdivision. The Planning Commission previously reviewed the proposal on October 2, 2024. Public comments can be submitted in person, by email, or by mail.
- Public hearing on proposed text amendment (Application 2024-34) to Section 11.160.140 to permit additional front-yard fence height for lots altered by subdivision
City Council & Planning Commission
The Bluffdale City Council and Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider proposed text amendments to the city code to comply with House Bill 476. The amendments address requirements for proposed development agreements and subdivision plat reviews.
- Public hearing on text amendments to Bluffdale City Code (Application 2024-29) for HB 476 compliance
- Amendments involve development agreements and subdivision plat review requirements
Healthy Bluffdale Coalition
The Healthy Bluffdale Coalition will meet to organize workgroups for event planning and identify community stakeholders. Members will also discuss and vote on the budget, future deadlines, and October meeting minutes.
- Vote on budget
- Selection of workgroups for Beat the Winter Blues, Youth Services Workshops, and Marketing
- Identification of Community Stakeholders
- Discussion of Youth Council Partnership
- Review of Workshop Survey Results
Arts Council
The Bluffdale Arts Advisory Board will hold a regular business meeting on November 9, 2024, at 7:30 AM at Bluffdale City Hall. Items include a resolution to allow electronic meetings, votes on directors and producers for several upcoming shows (Joseph, May 2025, Plays in the Park, Freaky Friday, Secret Garden, Christmas 2025), and discussion of the 35th anniversary celebration and outdoor stage improvements. The board will also review by-laws and consider a calendar of community events.
- Vote on resolution to allow electronic meetings at future board meetings
- Discussion and vote on director and producer for 'Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat' (March 6-8, 10, auditions Dec 11 & 13)
- Discussion and vote on director and producer for May 2025 show (May 2-12)
- Discussion and vote on director and producer for 'Plays in the Park' (June 6-16 & June 20-30)
- Discussion and vote on director and producer for proposed summer show 'Freaky Friday' (July 31, Aug 2 & 4)
City Council & Planning Commission
The Bluffdale City Planning Commission and City Council are holding public hearings on a proposed text amendment to Section 11.220.070 that would permit restaurant drive-through facilities to have electronic menu boards. The Planning Commission meets November 6, 2024, with the City Council to follow on December 11, 2024.
- Text Amendment to Section 11.220.070 to allow electronic menu boards at restaurant drive-throughs (Application 2024-35)
Youth Council
The Bluffdale Youth Council will discuss and plan for the upcoming Trunk or Treat Halloween event on October 29, 2024, and the Santa Letters initiative in December. The agenda also includes a leadership training session and a report from the Healthy Bluffdale Coalition liaison. Action items include defining leadership council roles and taking nominations.
- Planning session for Trunk or Treat Halloween event (October 29, Summit High School, setup at 4:00 PM)
- Planning session for Santa Letters (December 2 at Santa and the Lights event)
- Leadership training led by Kjersti Jarman
- Healthy Bluffdale Coalition update by liaison Keeley Henderson
- Upcoming dates: Youth Council Bingo on January 16, Day of Legislation on January 22
Arts Council
The Bluffdale Arts Advisory Board will hold a regular meeting on October 11, 2024, at 6 PM at City Hall. They are scheduled to vote on a new chair, review the board's code and bylaws, and discuss the budget. The board will also plan upcoming performances including 'Anastasia' this month and several shows through 2026.
- Appointment and voting for new Chair
- Review of budget and city policy
- Discussion on outdoor stage improvements (deferred to November 9)
- Upcoming shows: Anastasia (Oct 17-19), Christmas Express (Dec 5-7, 9-10), Joseph and Technicolor Dream Coat (Mar 6-8, 10, 2025), and more through 2026
- City events: Old West Days (Aug 5-9) and Love Where You Live (May 20)
Youth Council
The Bluffdale City Youth Council will discuss the receipt of a USU grant and the denial of a CADCA grant. Members will plan annual activities and review attendance requirements and upcoming event dates.
- Discussion of USU Grant and required quarterly surveys
- Planning for Bingo, Dance, and Service events
- Review of sweatshirt/hoody designs for Mayor approval
- September 20 Color Run and September 27 Movie Night with Healthy Coalition
- October 2 Waste Management facility visit
Arts Council
The Bluffdale Arts Advisory Board will meet to approve minutes from previous meetings, review financial reports for the Newsies production, and vote on scripts for upcoming shows including Anastasia and The Christmas Express. The board will also discuss a draft 2025/2026 season calendar, a potential ZAP workshop, and consider revising the mission statement and a five-year plan.
- Review of Newsies attendance, expenses, and income
- Script approval for Anastasia and The Christmas Express by Pat Cook
- Discussion of 2025/2026 show calendar and family show scheduling
- Discussion of ZAP workshop led by Julie/Joann
- Proposed redo of the original Bluffdale Arts Purpose mission statement
Healthy Bluffdale Coalition
The Healthy Bluffdale Coalition will meet on September 10, 2024, at Fire Station #92. The agenda includes approval of previous meeting minutes, review of board member assignments, discussion of current needs such as sector representation and marketing workgroups, planning for upcoming events including a mental health workshop, and voting on the CTC budget and coordinator pay.
- Vote on CTC budget review and approval
- Vote on coordinator and co-coordinator pay review and approval
- Planning for October 14th Prep and Prosper mental health event
- Discussion on 12-sector board representation and volunteer record keeper
- Approval of minutes from July 18 and August 2024 meetings
Youth Council
The Bluffdale Youth Council meeting recapped 27 events from the 2023-24 year and discussed the 2024-25 tentative calendar. Members reviewed participation expectations, including an 80% attendance requirement, and set the swearing-in ceremony for October 9 at the City Council meeting. Upcoming events include Santa and the Lights, Day of Legislation, and the Logan Leadership Conference.
- 80% participation required to remain on Youth Council
- Swearing-in ceremony set for October 9, 2024 at 6:00 PM during City Council meeting
- Youth Council meetings will be held the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 5:30 PM
- Potential fundraising partners discussed: Waste Management, USU, SLCO Health Department
- Tentative 2024-25 calendar includes Santa and the Lights, Day of Legislation, and Bryce Canyon Leadership Conference
Healthy Bluffdale Coalition
The Healthy Bluffdale Coalition will meet to vote on proposed bylaws, review upcoming community events, and approve previous meeting minutes. Key event planning includes Battle of the Boarder on July 31 and Old West Days on August 10. The coalition will also discuss an Adaptive Wheelchair Skatepark event in September and prevention training.
- Vote on bylaws
- Battle of the Boarder event on July 31 at 6:00 PM — shift sign-up
- Old West Days on August 10 (10:30 AM-5:30 PM) — supervise games, set up arch and table
- Adaptive Wheelchair Skatepark Event in September — upcoming discussion
- Approval of minutes from June 20, 2024 meeting
Arts Council
The Bluffdale Arts Advisory Board will discuss filling board vacancies (Secretary, Historian, New Member) and review financial reports for past events, including Old West Days with $821.91 in expenses and multiple theatre productions (Little Mermaid with $17,989.71 in expenses and over 2,500 attendees). The board will also vote on script approvals for upcoming shows Newsies, Anastasia, and a Christmas show, and plan future productions including a 1940s Radio Show and 2025 shows.
- Discussion on board vacancies for Secretary, Historian, and New Member
- Old West Days expenses reported at $821.91
- Little Mermaid expenses of $17,989.71 with over 2,500 attendance
- Script approvals for Newsies (August performances) and Anastasia (October performances)
- Five-year plan discussion and scheduling of 1940s Radio Show for December
Budget Review Committee
The Bluffdale City Budget Review Committee is meeting to review the fiscal year 2025 budget. The committee will also consider the approval of meeting minutes from April 4, 2024.
- Review of FY 2025 Budget
- Approval of April 04, 2024 minutes
Arts Council
The Bluffdale Arts Advisory Board is meeting to approve past minutes and plan staffing, budgets, and logistics for five upcoming theater productions and a kids workshop in 2024, including Silent Sky, Cash on Delivery, See How They Run, Newsies Kids Workshop, and Anastatia. The board will also discuss art events, the Love Where You Live event, and schedule the next meeting.
- Approve meeting minutes from July 15, 2023, and February 17, 2024
- Plan production roles and projected budgets for Silent Sky (May 3-4, 6, 9-11)
- Plan production roles and projected budgets for Cash on Delivery (June 6-8, 10, 14-15, 17)
- Plan production roles and projected budgets for See How They Run (June 21-22, 24, 28-29)
- Plan Newsies Kids Workshop (August 1-3, 5) and Anastatia (October 24-26)
Budget Review Committee
The Budget Review Committee will meet to review the FY 2025 Budget. The committee will also consider the approval of meeting minutes from February 8, 2024.
- Review of FY 2025 Budget
- Approval of February 8, 2024 minutes
Budget Review Committee
The Bluffdale City Budget Review Committee will meet to establish its internal organization. The committee is scheduled to review and adopt a governing charter and elect its officers.
- Review and adoption of a charter governing the Budget Review Committee
- Election of officers
Youth Council
The Bluffdale Youth Council is meeting to discuss upcoming events and service projects, including a bingo night review, a possible service project with the Lions Club, and a community garden service. They will also work on finalizing their mission statement and leadership conference details. The agenda includes planning for a dance with the Bluffdale Healthy Coalition, an Easter Egg Hunt, and a multi-youth council social.
- Discussion of bingo night outcomes and improvements
- Possible service project with Lions Club
- Community garden service planning
- Finalize mission statement before City Council presentation
- February 54 Youth Council and Bluffdale Healthy Coalition Dance 7-9pm
Arts Council
The Bluffdale Arts Advisory Board will hold a regular business meeting to approve minutes, reinstate and add board members, and review the 2024 performance calendar. They will discuss upcoming productions, including Mermaid, Silent Sky, and Newsies, as well as a Zap Grant application due April 30 and a five-year plan.
- Approve July 1, 2023 meeting minutes
- Discuss Mermaid production March 7-9 with 4 performances
- Plan Silent Sky performances May 3-4, 6, 9-11
- Review Zap Grant due April 30 with budget items and 2023 expenses
- Discuss five-year plan
Budget Review Committee
The Bluffdale City Budget Review Committee will meet to conduct an introduction and discuss the role of the committee. The meeting is led by Administrative Services Director Bruce Kartchner.
- Discussion of the role of the Budget Review Committee