Saratoga Springs meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Saratoga Springs Council takes up zoning map amendment; Fox Hollow park plan out for proposals

The Saratoga Springs City Council's Oct. 20 meeting centered on Ordinance 26-50, an amendment to the city's official Zoning Map covering "certain real property." The record available for that meeting is the agenda; minutes have not been published, so no vote tally or roll-call record is available. The meeting summary describes the item as passing and adopting the ordinance.

The same ordinance number, 26-50, also appears on a separate Oct. 20 agenda item describing a proposed rezone at 303 W. 400 N. for the Lake Mountain School District Support Services Building, from Agricultural and Public-School Bus Lot to Institutional/Civic and PSBL. The supplied records do not explain why one ordinance number is attached to both descriptions, and they do not identify the properties covered by the Zoning Map amendment beyond "certain real property."

Zoning item: what the record shows

• Ordinance 26-50 is listed as "Adopting an Amendment to the official Zoning Map of certain real property."
• A second item lists a proposed rezone at 303 W. 400 N. for the Lake Mountain School District Support Services Building, also under Ordinance 26-50.
• Minutes are not yet published, so the outcome and any vote count cannot be confirmed from the record provided.

Fox Hollow Regional Park Master Plan update out for proposals

The city has issued a Request for Proposal seeking competitive sealed proposals from professional firms to update the Fox Hollow Regional Park Master Plan. The requested services listed in the notice are planning, conceptual design, public engagement, grading, and cost estimating.

The notice sets the following dates:

• Pre-proposal meeting and site visit: 10/29/26 at 11 a.m.
• Proposal submission deadline: 11/18/2026 at 11 a.m.
• Selection and award of the RFP: 12/9/2026
• Final Master Plan completion target: 4/9/2027

The notice does not state a dollar amount or budget for the work.

Library Board agenda covered 2027 closures and policy manual

The City of Saratoga Springs Library Board met Oct. 13. The published record is an agenda only; minutes have not been published, so it is not established from the supplied material which items were acted on.

Agenda items were:

• 2027 Library Holiday Closure Schedule
• 2026 Saratoga Springs Public Library Planning and Policy Manual
• Open and Public Meetings Act Training 2026
• Director's update on budget and annual report

Coming up

Oct. 29 — Planning Commission. The commission will discuss and potentially approve or recommend two site plan items: the Saratoga View Assisted Living Site Plan Amendment at 1429 North Utah Cottage Drive, and the 7 Brew Site Plan at 1213 North Redwood Road. The agenda also lists review of minutes from the Oct. 8, 2026 meeting.

Oct. 29, 11 a.m. — Fox Hollow pre-proposal meeting and site visit. Held in connection with the park master plan RFP.

Nov. 18, 11 a.m. — Fox Hollow proposal deadline. Sealed proposals are due to the city by this time; the notice schedules selection and award for 12/9/2026.

Saratoga Springs council record lists six ordinances adopted Oct. 6; school district rezone heads to council Oct. 20

The Saratoga Springs City Council's Oct. 6 meeting record states that the council passed and adopted six ordinances covering annexation policy, storm drainage impact fees, zoning map amendments and easement vacations. The records supplied for that meeting are agenda notices; minutes have not been published, and no vote tallies or dollar amounts appear in them.

Council: ordinances listed as adopted Oct. 6

According to the meeting record, the council passed and adopted:

• Ordinance 26-43: Revised Annexation Policy Plan and Map
• Ordinance 26-44: Amended Storm Drainage Impact Fee Facilities Plan and Analysis
• Ordinance 26-45: Amendment to Land Use Map of the General Plan and Official Zoning Map
• Ordinance 26-46: Amendment to Land Use and Zoning Maps and a Development Agreement
• Ordinance 26-49: Vacating a sewer easement, portion of public road, and storm drain easements

The record states that six ordinances were adopted but names five. The agenda for the same meeting listed Ordinance 26-46 as the General Plan Amendment, rezone and development agreement for the Spring Heights II Development at 2300 N. Redwood Road. It listed Ordinance 26-45 as a consent item rezoning property to Institutional/Civic for the Saratoga Springs Senior Seminary northwest of the new ASD High School.

Storm drainage impact fees

The council held a public hearing on amended Impact Fee Facilities Plans, Impact Fee Analyses and amended impact fees for storm drainage, then was scheduled to vote on whether to approve them. Draft ordinance and plan documents were made available at the Saratoga Springs Public Library, 1307 N Commerce Dr. Suite 100, and on the city website. Written comments go to comments@saratogasprings-ut.gov; questions were directed to the Engineering department at 801-766-9793. The fee amounts are not stated in the record.

Easements and right-of-way

A public hearing covered vacating a sewer easement, two storm drain easements and a stub road right-of-way on Swainson Avenue, plus modifying a utility easement. Some storm drain easements would be transferred to a homeowners association for ongoing maintenance. Recording numbers cited in the notice include 2013-59717, 46496:2014 and 46495:2014. The same meeting included a separate hearing on right-of-way and storm drain easement vacations in the Fox Hollow N4 Development under Ordinance 26-49.

Planning Commission, Oct. 8

The Planning Commission held public hearings and could recommend to the City Council on two items: a rezone for the Lake Mountain School District Support Services Building and Expansion, applicant Julie King, from Public School Bus Lot and Agriculture to Institutional/Civic and Public School Bus Lot, with a concept plan, near the southwest corner of 400 North and Thunder Boulevard; and citywide, city-initiated amendments to Title 19, Chapter 19.18 on sign regulations for city informational and political signs. The sign amendment would allow city signs on city-owned property including city right-of-way and allow political signs per Utah State Code 20A-17-101, as amended. Public input was limited to 3 minutes per speaker, 15 minutes total. A closed session was listed as possible. The notice states no decisions.

Library Board, Oct. 13

The Library Board was scheduled to discuss and potentially approve the 2027 Library Holiday Closure Schedule and the 2026 Saratoga Springs Public Library Planning and Policy Manual, take Open and Public Meetings Act Training 2026, and receive a director's update on the budget and annual report.

Coming up

• **Oct. 20 — City Council:** Ordinance 26-50, a proposed rezone from Agricultural and Public-School Bus Lot to Institutional/Civic and Public School Bus Lot at 303 W. 400 N. for the Lake Mountain School District Support Services Building.

Residents who want details beyond what the agendas state should consult the official packet and, once published, the minutes for each meeting.

Saratoga Springs council agenda takes up Spring Heights II rezone and drainage fees; Planning Commission hears school district rezone

The Saratoga Springs City Council's Oct. 6 agenda centered on land use and utility fees: a General Plan Amendment, rezone and development agreement for the Spring Heights II development at 2300 N. Redwood Road, an amendment to the city's Annexation Policy Plan and Expansion Area Map, and amended storm drainage impact fees. The council was also scheduled to consider vacating easements and a portion of road right-of-way.

The record used for this roundup consists of meeting agendas. Minutes for the Oct. 6 council meeting and the Oct. 8 Planning Commission meeting have not been published, so this article describes what was scheduled and noticed, not confirmed outcomes. No vote tallies or dollar amounts appear in the supplied record.

City Council, Oct. 6: land use and fees

Agenda items included:

• Ordinance 26-43, amending the Annexation Policy Plan and Expansion Area Map, following a public hearing.
• Ordinance 26-44, adopting an amended Storm Drainage Impact Fee Facilities Plan, Impact Fee Analysis and Facilities Impact Fee, following a public hearing. Draft ordinance and plan documents were made available at the Saratoga Springs Public Library, 1307 N Commerce Dr. Suite 100, and on the city website; comments could be submitted to comments@saratogasprings-ut.gov.
• Ordinance 26-46, a General Plan Amendment, rezone and development agreement for Spring Heights II at 2300 N. Redwood Road.
• Ordinance 26-45, listed as a consent item rezone to Institutional/Civic for the Saratoga Springs Senior Seminary northwest of the new ASD High School.

Easements and right-of-way

A separate Oct. 6 public hearing covered vacating a sewer easement, two storm drain easements and a stub road right-of-way on Swainson Avenue, plus modification of a utility easement. Under the proposals, some storm drain easements would be transferred to a homeowners association for ongoing maintenance. Recording numbers cited in the notice include 2013-59717, 46496:2014 and 46495:2014. Ordinance 26-49 was listed as the item vacating a sewer easement, a portion of public road and storm drain easements.

Planning Commission, Oct. 8

The Planning Commission's 6:00 p.m. meeting at 319 S. Saratoga Road included two public hearings:

• A city-initiated, citywide amendment to Title 19 Land Development Code, Chapter 19.18, covering sign regulations for city informational and political signs. The notice states the amendment would allow city signs on city-owned property, including city right-of-way, and allow political signs per Utah State Code 20A-17-101, as amended.
• A rezone request from the Lake Mountain School District for a Support Services Building and bus lot expansion, applicant Julie King, with Senior Planner David Jellen listed. The change would move zoning from Public School Bus Lot and Agriculture to Institutional/Civic and Public School Bus Lot, with an accompanying Concept Plan. The site is described as approximately the southwest corner of 400 North and Thunder Boulevard.

The commission may recommend to the City Council on both items. Public input was limited to 3 minutes per speaker, 15 minutes total. A closed session was listed as possible for property purchase, exchange or lease; litigation; personnel; or security deployment.

Notes on the record

One summary in the supplied record states the council "passed and adopted six ordinances" on Oct. 6, but lists five ordinance numbers: 26-43, 26-44, 26-45, 26-46 and 26-49. Because minutes are not yet published, this roundup does not report those as confirmed outcomes. The same record describes Ordinance 26-45 in two ways — as a rezone to Institutional/Civic for the Saratoga Springs Senior Seminary, and as an amendment to the Land Use Map of the General Plan and Official Zoning Map.

Coming up

• Library Board, Oct. 13: the 2027 library holiday closure schedule, the 2026 Saratoga Springs Public Library Planning and Policy Manual, Open and Public Meetings Act Training 2026, and a director's update on the budget and annual report.

Saratoga Springs faces proposed 50.03% property tax hike; recent meeting outcomes pending

Saratoga Springs residents face a proposed 50.03% property tax increase up for public hearing on August 11, while recent City Council and Planning Commission meetings on land development, transportation, and zoning await published minutes.

All five recent meetings between July 21 and July 30 were agenda-only items with minutes not yet published, so outcomes — including votes on a sidewalk maintenance program, land development code amendments, and a development agreement for the Saratoga View Assisted Living Center — are not yet confirmed in the public record.

City Council — July 21

The Council agenda included a development agreement amendment for Saratoga View Assisted Living Center at 1429 N. Utah Cottage Drive, amendments to Title 19 Land Development Code Chapter 19.14 for phased non-residential site plans, amendments to Chapter 19.19 for open space minimum required amenities, Resolution R26-43 regarding a Program for the Inspection and Maintenance of Sidewalks, and an update to the Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual (Ordinance 26-32).

Wetlands Restoration Open House — July 27

An open house was scheduled for July 27 from 12–1 p.m. at City Hall, 319 S. Saratoga Rd, Council Chambers (4th Floor), to discuss a proposed project to reestablish wetlands along the western shoreline of Utah Lake. The project would rehabilitate wetlands altered by invasive species and human activity and compensate for impacts from construction of the Utah Lake Shoreline Trail and the South and North Marina projects.

Interlocal Transportation Workshop — July 30

The City Council was scheduled to attend an interlocal workshop with Eagle Mountain to discuss regional transportation projects, including updates on the Lake Mountain Corridor (a UDOT facility formerly called Mid Valley Road) and the Silverlake Parkway to Bonneville Drive connection. Additional items listed if time permitted: Pony Express Parkway widening to 7 lanes, Inverness Lane to Talus Ridge Drive connection, and Wild Blossom Boulevard.

Planning Commission — July 30

The Planning Commission agenda included a public hearing on amendments to Title 19 Land Development Code, Chapter 19.16, regarding new or unlisted business uses, and a separate amendment to Chapter 19.13 on Development Review Processes to align with recent changes to Utah State Code. The Commission was also set to review the MiniMint Preschool Home Occupation Class 3 at 87 E Baltic Rush Avenue, Jacob Ranch Marketplace Lot 10 Site Plan at 1805 S. Redwood Road, Taco Bell Major Site Plan Amendment at 27 West Crossroads Boulevard, and Riverwalk Phase 1 Preliminary Plat at northeast of Riverside Dive and Thrive Drive.

Police Department Property Disposal Notice

The Saratoga Springs Police Department announced intent to dispose of unclaimed found property, including firearms/accessories, cellphones, bicycles, jewelry, wallets, purses, and identification cards. Residents who lost items in the Bluffdale or Saratoga Springs area must claim them by August 7, 2026, by calling 801-766-6503.

Coming Up

• **August 4 — City Council:** Review of four site plans, including Jacob Ranch Marketplace Lot 10 at 1805 S. Redwood Road and a Major Site Plan Amendment for Avative Fiber Shelter UCCU Site Plan at 1364 N. Commerce Drive.
• **August 11 — City Council:** Public hearing at 6:00 p.m. on a proposed 50.03% property tax increase generating an additional $3,100,000 annually for fire and police services. For a $542,000 residence, the proposed annual increase is $145.77; for a $542,000 business, $265.03. The hearing covers the Final FY 2026-2027 Budget (Ordinance 26-35) and Resolution R26-44. Comments: comments@saratogasprings-ut.gov; questions: Finance Dept. 801-766-9793. ADA accommodations requested by August 9.
• **August 11 — Library Board:** Meeting canceled due to City Council conflict. Next meeting September 8.
• **August 13 — Planning Commission:** Public hearing on a zoning change at 50 N Redwood Road to add "Hardware and Home Improvement Retail" to Community Commercial zoning. Applicant: Greg Flint.