Draper City Council Meeting - July 1, 2025

The Draper City Council met on July 1, 2025, in a study session beginning at 6:00 p.m. and a business session at 7:00 p.m. at Draper City Hall, 1020 E. Pioneer Road. The council received presentations on water conservation and Draper Days, administered firefighter oaths, and unanimously approved all consent items, action items, and public hearing items on the agenda.

Study Session - Water Conservation Presentation

• Lily Wetterlin, representing the Great Salt Lake Advisory Council and SWCA, presented a suite of water conservation tools and resources for cities and municipalities, aimed at improving water delivery to the Great Salt Lake. The presentation was a collaboration of partners including Utah Waterways, the Great Salt Lake Commissioner's Office, the University of Utah, the Division of Water Resources, USU Water Efficient Landscaping, and Utah water districts. Available tools include example rate structures, custom rate structure assistance, landscaping guides, and planning resources. QR codes and contact lists were provided.

Study Session - Draper Days Update

• Kellie and David provided an update on the upcoming Draper Days 2025 celebration. They reviewed activities including the rodeo (25th anniversary), a new state criterium bike race, a disc golf tournament, stunt shows (BMX and an extreme dog show), fireworks, a parade, and many free park activities. Vendor spaces were sold out (handmade and business spots). Sponsorships included 56 sponsors, with total dollar amounts slightly exceeding last year, though the largest sponsor this year was $10,000 compared to prior years' $30,000 sponsor. The council received reserved parking and lanyards. A possible budget amendment for fireworks was mentioned.

Council/Manager Reports

• A notice was announced for an impact fee analysis study for public safety (police and fire) infrastructure. The public comment period runs from July 2 to July 16, 2025.
• A letter was sent to Soccer City requesting an updated parking study, as their operations have expanded beyond the originally approved use. The city code requires additional parking if use intensity increases; 60 days were given for a response.
• Council discussed a surplus property sold to Bob Simons, which now has split zoning. Council directed staff to investigate the original agreement and consider a city-initiated rezone to make the parcel consistent, potentially without charging the property owner.
• The Mayor discussed media coverage of the water rate increase, explaining that the increase (approximately 15%) is intended to eliminate the city's subsidization of water users and align rates with actual usage.

Consent Calendar

• Motion to approve the June 17, 2025 City Council meeting minutes and Resolution #25-36 (education and tuition reimbursement policy) passed unanimously, 5-0.

Action Items

• Resolution #25-37: Adopting the Salt Lake County Hazard Mitigation Plan (Draper City annex). Fire Chief Clint Smith presented an overview, noting wildfire as the highest risk in the community. Passed unanimously, 5-0.
• Ordinance #1660: Amending Title 6-4 of the Municipal Code pertaining to alcoholic beverage licenses, specifically adding hospitality amenity licenses for hotels. Staff and applicant Tanner Strickland Leonard explained the license type. Passed unanimously, 5-0.

Public Hearings

• 7.a: Local consent for a bar establishment license for LM Restaurant Group LC dba The Break. Staff confirmed distance requirements were met and that this would bring the city to its cap of eight bar licenses. No public comment; applicant did not address the council. Motion to provide local consent passed unanimously, 5-0.
• 7.b: Local consent for a full-service restaurant license for Basta Pasteria 1 LLC dba Basta Pasteria. The applicant described a small bar offering two beers, two wines, and two cocktails. No public comment. Motion passed unanimously, 5-0.
• 7.c: Ordinance #1661 - City-initiated seasonal farm stand text amendment. Staff outlined development standards: 180 operating days per year, 100 square foot temporary structure, signage limits, and parking requirements. The planning commission recommended approval 5-0. No public comment. Passed unanimously, 5-0.
• 7.d: Ordinance #1662 - City-initiated new and unlisted land uses zoning text amendment, responding to Senate Bill 179. The ordinance establishes a process for administrative interpretation and city council approval of new uses, and adds a prohibited uses table. The planning commission recommended approval 5-0. No public comment. Passed unanimously, 5-0.
• 7.e: Ordinance #1663 - Whittington zoning map amendment for approximately 0.93 acres from RA1 to RA2 at 13232 S. 300 E. The applicant explained a boundary line adjustment. No public comment. Passed unanimously, 5-0.
• 7.f: Ordinance #1664 - Urbana 2nd Development Agreement Amendment, reducing a public utility easement from seven feet to five feet to match zoning setbacks. Staff noted a possible future text amendment to align PUE standards. No public comment. Passed unanimously, 5-0.

Key Outcomes

• All agenda items were approved by unanimous 5-0 votes.
• No public comments were made during the general public comment period or during any public hearing; only applicant and staff testimony was heard.
• Council directed staff to investigate a possible city-initiated rezone for the Bob Simons property and to set a 30-day counteroffer window for a property acquisition discussed in the closed session report.