Murray meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Murray agendas: power rate hearing, police chief appointment and RDA property sale — but no minutes yet

Murray officials have not published minutes for any meeting held in the past two weeks, so the records behind this roundup are agendas only. They show what was scheduled for discussion, not what was decided, and no vote tallies or outcomes appear in the supplied documents. The most consequential item still open is a proposed ordinance amending the city's electrical service rates, which gets a public hearing before the Municipal Council on Oct. 20.

Power rates

The Oct. 20 Municipal Council agenda lists a public hearing on a proposed ordinance to increase electrical rates, with changes to several electrical service schedules in the Murray City Municipal Code, Sections 15.20.145 through 15.20.250. The same code sections were listed as a discussion item on the Oct. 6 Committee of the Whole agenda. No rate amounts or dollar figures appear in the supplied records.

Police chief appointment and training center name

The Oct. 6 Municipal Council agenda, meeting at 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers with Pam Cotter conducting, listed a resolution approving Mayor Hales' appointment of Chase L. Smith as Chief of Police, with swearing-in by City Recorder Brooke Smith if approved. It also listed a resolution renaming the Murray City Police Training Center as the "Craig D. Burnett Murray City Police Training Center," a joint proclamation recognizing retiring Chief Craig D. Burnett, and a resolution authorizing Addendum #1 to the Regional Computer Forensic Laboratory Cooperation Agreement to join the FBI-Affiliated Intermountain West Regional Computer Forensics Laboratory. Whether the council acted on any of these items is not shown in the supplied records.

Fee waiver for Veterans event

A public hearing was noticed on waiving fees for the Exchange Club of Murray Utah's use of Constitution Circle in Murray Park on Nov. 11, 2026, for the Veterans Peace Walk and Honor Ceremony. A separate notice lists the meeting at Murray City Hall, 10 East 4800 South, Room 150.

Land use and zoning

The Planning and Zoning Commission agenda for Oct. 15 listed proposed amendments to Sections 17.116.060, 17.120.060, 17.124.060 and 17.128.060 regarding R-M Zone yard requirements, a conditional use permit for D.L. Evans Bank to install an electronic message center at 6150 South State Street, and approval of findings of fact for The Pointe at 53rd 3rd Amendment - SUBA and the Intermountain Health IMC Flagship Cancer Center - CUP.

Library board property discussion

The Library Board of Trustees agenda for Oct. 15 included a financial report by Julia Pehrson and an action item to close the meeting to discuss the purchase, exchange, or lease of real property. No property is identified in the posted agenda.

Other meetings

The Shade Tree and Beautification Commission (Oct. 6) listed the Jim and Jean Hendrickson Beautification award presentation, approval of the 2027 meeting schedule, selection of a 2027 Arbor Day Poster Contest theme, discussion of the 50th anniversary of Murray City as a Tree City USA, and a grant application update. The School Coordinating Council met Oct. 7 at 5:00 p.m. at 5102 South Commerce Drive for reports from Chad Wilkinson, Craig Burnett, Mayor Brett Hales and Superintendent Jennifer Covington. The Arts Advisory Board (Oct. 13) listed recaps of Dine and Dance, Haunted Tales and the Juried Art Show, brainstorming for a new late winter or early spring program, and 2027 meeting dates.

Cancellations

The Hearing Officer Public Meeting set for Oct. 14 at 12:30 p.m. was canceled, according to a notice posted Sept. 28, 2026, listing Zachary Smallwood as contact and the Poplar Conference Room #151 as the location. The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board meeting of Oct. 14 at 5:30 p.m. and the Personnel Advisory Board meeting of Oct. 15 were also canceled, as is the City Center Form Based Code ARC meeting scheduled for Oct. 29.

Coming up

• **Oct. 20, Municipal Council:** public hearing on the electrical rate ordinance; confirmation of Roxanne Cowley to the History Advisory Board for a term of October 2026 through October 2029; resolution appointing revised trustees for the Murray City Deferred Compensation Plan & Trust.
• **Oct. 20, Committee of the Whole:** proposed ordinance amending the General Plan to adopt the Murray Central Station Area Plan; proposed ordinance amending Section 12.28.030 on Murray Parkway Golf Course Fees; report from the Murray Children's Pantry.
• **Oct. 20, Redevelopment Agency:** resolution to cease marketing and sale of real property at 4868 South Box Elder Street; authorization meeting on tax increment collection for the Ore Sampling Mill Project Area; updates on the Old City Hall site, the Murray Chapel property renovation and future RDA project areas.

Murray agendas: police chief appointment, power rate proposal, and State Street projects

Murray's boards and the Municipal Council met between Oct. 1 and Oct. 7, with agendas covering a police chief appointment, a proposed rewrite of electrical service rates, and two development reviews along State Street. None of those meetings had published minutes as of Oct. 13, so the posted agendas show what was scheduled for a vote or discussion — not what was decided. No dollar amounts or vote tallies appear in the agendas provided.

Police leadership

The Municipal Council met Oct. 6 at 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers, with Pam Cotter conducting. The agenda listed a resolution approving Mayor Hales' appointment of Chase L. Smith as Chief of Police, with swearing-in by City Recorder Brooke Smith if approved. The council was also scheduled to consider renaming the Murray City Police Training Center as the "Craig D. Burnett Murray City Police Training Center," and a joint proclamation recognizing the retiring career of Murray City Chief of Police Craig D. Burnett. A separate item would authorize Addendum #1 to the Regional Computer Forensic Laboratory Cooperation Agreement to join the FBI-Affiliated Intermountain West Regional Computer Forensics Laboratory.

Electrical rates

An ordinance amending Sections 15.20.145 through 15.20.250 of the Murray City Municipal Code, related to electrical service rates, was listed for discussion at the council's Committee of the Whole meeting Oct. 6 at 4:30 p.m. in Poplar Meeting Room #151, with Adam Hock conducting. The agenda stated no final decisions were scheduled. The proposal moves to a public hearing Oct. 20, when the council will take comment on proposed power rate increases and changes to electrical service schedules.

Development near State Street

The Planning and Zoning Commission met Oct. 1 at 6:30 p.m. at 10 East 4800 South to consider a subdivision amendment at 5211 S State Street — The Pointe at 53rd 3rd Amendment, Project #26-085, which would vacate Lot 1A and Lot 1B and create Lots 2A, 2B and 2C. The commission also took up a conditional use permit amendment for the Intermountain Health IMC Flagship Cancer Center at 5116 S State Street, Project #26-077, requested to allow expansion of Intermountain Medical Center. Both items return Oct. 15 for approval of findings of fact. That same Oct. 15 agenda includes proposed amendments to Sections 17.116.060, 17.120.060, 17.124.060 and 17.128.060 regarding R-M Zone yard requirements, and a conditional use permit for D.L. Evans Bank to install an electronic message center at 6150 South State Street.

Veterans event and other business

The council held a public hearing Oct. 6 on waiving fees for the Exchange Club of Murray Utah's use of Constitution Circle in Murray Park on Nov. 11, 2026, for the Veterans Peace Walk and Honor Ceremony. The Committee of the Whole also heard a report from the Murray City Downtown District, presented by Jenn Kikel-Lynn, and an update on the Murray Theater, presented by Jeff Martin and Cody Swenson. The Shade Tree and Beautification Commission met Oct. 6 to choose a theme for the 2027 Arbor Day Poster Contest, approve its 2027 meeting schedule, and discuss the 50th anniversary of Murray City as a Tree City USA. The City School Coordinating Council met Oct. 7 at 5:00 p.m. at 5102 South Commerce Drive for reports from Chad Wilkinson, Craig Burnett, Mayor Brett Hales and Superintendent Jennifer Covington.

Coming up

• **Oct. 13, Arts Advisory Board:** recaps of Dine and Dance, Haunted Tales and the Juried Art Show, plus brainstorming for a new late winter or early spring program.
• **Oct. 14, Hearing Officer Public Meeting, 12:30 p.m.:** canceled.
• **Oct. 14, Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, 5:30 p.m.:** canceled.
• **Oct. 15, Library Board of Trustees:** financial report and a scheduled action to close the meeting to discuss the purchase, exchange or lease of real property.
• **Oct. 20, Municipal Council:** public hearing on proposed power rate increases.
• **Oct. 20, Redevelopment Agency:** a resolution to cease marketing and sale of real property at 4868 South Box Elder Street, plus tax increment collection for the Ore Sampling Mill Project Area and updates on the Old City Hall site and the Murray Chapel property renovation.

Murray council set to act on $8.9M in refunding bonds; property tax hike hearing slated for Aug. 11

Murray's Municipal Council was scheduled July 21 to vote on issuing $1,074,000 in Sewer Revenue Refunding Bonds and $7,791,000 in Water Revenue Refunding Bonds, together totaling roughly $8.9 million in debt refinancing for the city's water and sewer systems. Minutes from that meeting have not yet been published, so outcomes are not confirmed in the record.

Bonds and wastewater plan on July 21 agenda

The council's regular meeting agenda listed a public hearing on the 2026 Wastewater Master Plan and a vote on a resolution adopting it. Two bond items were also scheduled for consideration: the $1,074,000 Sewer Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2026, and up to $7,791,000 in Water Revenue Refunding Bonds under Resolution R26-46. The sewer bond resolution would delegate final terms — maturity, interest rates, and sale discounts — to city officers within approved parameters. The water bond notice sets a maximum aggregate principal of $7,791,000.

The consent agenda included reappointments of Gil Rodriguez and Kyle Winther to the Personnel Advisory Board, each for a term of July 1, 2026–June 30, 2029. An ordinance, O26-20, proposing to amend Section 2.62.120 of the Murray City Municipal Code on employee holiday vacations was also listed.

Committee of the Whole: fire code, housing rules, power fees

A separate July 21 Committee of the Whole agenda included discussion items only — no votes were scheduled. Topics included an ordinance to adopt the updated International Fire Code (amending Section 15.24.010), revisions to City Center Form Based Code sections 17.171.050, 17.171.080, and 17.171.100 covering multi-family street-facing entrances, required bicycle parking, and minor site plan modifications, and a 25-minute presentation on Power Department impact fees by Greg Bellon, Andrew McKinnon, and Keith Larson. Reports were listed from Central Valley Water, Trans-Jordan Cities, NeighborWorks, Murray Chamber of Commerce, and Jordan River Commission, plus a Salt Lake County presentation by Council Chair Aimee Winder Newton and Council Member Suzanne Harrison.

RDA, advisory boards meet July 21–22

The Murray Redevelopment Agency met July 21 at 3:45 p.m. Its agenda was entirely discussion items: the RDA Annual Report presented by Elvon Farrell, future project areas presented by Chad Wilkinson, and updates on the Murray Chapel property renovation and the Old City Hall site. No votes or decisions were listed.

The Murray Senior Recreation Center Advisory Board met July 22, with discussions on charging for overall fitness and attendance requirements, a proposal to increase haircut prices, flooring and roofing contractor updates, and planning for Senior Citizen Day on August 21. Shannon Sorensen was recognized as a new coordinator.

The Murray History Advisory Board met July 22 at 3:30 p.m. at the Murray Museum to approve May minutes and review new exhibits including a Lego display and Zepfest items. Its next meeting is scheduled August 26, 2026.

The City Center Form Based Code Architectural Review Committee meeting scheduled for July 30 was canceled.

Coming up

• **Aug. 4, Municipal Council:** Public hearings on the 2026 Power Impact Fee Facilities Plan (IFFP) and Impact Fee Analysis (IFA), plus an amendment to Section 3.14.110 on power impact fees. The council will also consider the Form Based Code multi-family housing amendments, the updated International Fire Code, and confirmation of Kim Hathorn and Treyson Lyon to the Murray Library Board. A Committee of the Whole session will discuss the 2026 Storm Drainage Master Plan Update, a fraud risk assessment, and ordinance changes on midterm vacancies and council policies.
• **Aug. 4, Shade Tree and Beautification Commission:** Discussion of Jim and Jean Hendrickson Beautification Awards, a Tree Lighting Ceremony, and an arboretum update, plus approval of April minutes.
• **Aug. 6, Planning and Zoning Commission:** Conditional use permit requests for Skyline Auto Sales at 139 West 4500 South #14 and Salt Lake Stronghold LLC private gym at 4395 South 500 West, plus findings of fact for four prior projects.
• **Aug. 11, Municipal Council:** Public hearing to adopt the final 2026-2027 budgets for 14 city funds, including General Fund, Library Fund, and Capital Projects Fund. A separate public hearing the same evening covers a proposed 5.66% property tax increase above last year's budgeted revenue, generating an additional $714,297 annually. For a $614,000 residence, the annual tax would rise from $462.65 to $488.99; for a business on a $614,000 property, from $841.18 to $889.07. The hearing begins at 6:30 p.m. at Murray City Hall, 10 East 4800 South.
• **Aug. 13, City Center Form Based Code ARC:** Meeting canceled at the applicant's request; the application will be discussed at the next meeting.