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Draper City Council Meeting Summary - January 6, 2026

Meeting Portal — Tuesday, January 6, 2026
BodyDraper, Utah
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DateTuesday, January 6, 2026
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Okay, so we we would like to begin our study session for uh city council on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 5 30 p.m.

0:12

And we have uh council members Lowry and Lowry on who are joining online so we have our time.

0:20

The first item of business is the discussion about boundary line adjustments at Bluffdale by Mr.

0:27

Parker.

0:27

Thank you.

0:33

All right.

0:37

This this is just a quick update for the council to know that in the next 30 to 60 days, we'll be bringing two different proposed um municipal boundary adjustments with Bluffdale.

0:53

One is for the access road that will service what's been proposed as the new front runner station in Bluffdale as part of the point project.

1:05

You may recall I I brought this up, I think last meeting or the meeting before, but the way the way the proposed roads are laid out, there's a there's an intersection where two roads that are in Bluffdale meet at an intersection which is in Draper, which isn't good.

1:25

Um so the proposal uh would be that um we adjust our municipal boundaries so that that intersection is also in Bluffdale, so that they have control of that whole that whole road.

1:39

Um the second one involves um Porter Rockwell Boulevard through the point.

1:49

I'm just bringing up a so the municipal boundary is is shown in blue here.

1:57

Um the southern part of uh Port of Rockwell where it meets 146 is actually in Bluffdale.

2:07

So the proposal would be would be to move the municipal boundary short distance to the west, so that the whole length of Porta Rockwell from Bangater to 146 is entirely within Draper.

2:22

Um we met with Bluffdale and the point before Christmas, and the point is working on uh getting a survey of plat uh boundary adjustment plat prepared.

2:35

Once they've got that prepared, then we will put this back on the agenda for uh the uh consideration of a resolution of intent to adjust municipal boundaries on those two parcels.

2:47

So just get just giving an update as to where we are in the process.

2:52

That's it, unless there's any questions.

3:00

Okay, okay.

3:01

Thank you.

3:02

Then the next is also by Mr.

3:04

Barker about the designation of emergency succession of city officers.

3:08

Okay, um, so there's a state statute that requires well, there's a state statute as part of the emergency management act that states that cities have to designate successors for their officers.

3:24

Um the statute allows there's kind of three options.

3:27

We can we can do that on a yearly basis by July 1st of each year, designate um interim successors for each officer.

3:36

So for instance, city manager, city attorney, uh public works director, etc.

3:43

Um if we don't do that by July 1st of each year, the statute defaults into a succession that is established by the legislature.

3:53

Um and then there's a third option that we could actually adopt our succession by uh by ordinance, which probably would be the best option.

4:04

Um since I've been here, unfortunately we haven't been very um we haven't hit that July 1st mark every year.

4:12

Um so I I'm just bringing it this to you to let you know that we'll bring back a list probably in our next meeting, if not the first meeting in February, where we designate um emergency successors.

4:26

Um some functions like the car department and the police department kind of already have a built-in chain of command, you know.

4:33

So if the chiefs aren't there, there's either you know, deputy or or or captain in place.

4:40

Um for Tracy, I mean Spencer's the only other person that is qualified, although although that's excuse me, I I've caught myself just as I looked at Jenny.

4:51

So there are there are um other successors, but anyways, um without belaboring the point.

4:56

I'll bring back uh some options for the council to consider.

5:01

So the intent will be that we'll follow the current chain of command within each department.

5:08

So that's all I have.

5:10

Any questions?

5:14

Next, it'll be a discussion about the TRSSD street life.

5:19

I guess you have anything.

5:22

Yeah, we're all right.

5:25

The clicker's up there for them, please.

5:27

You haven't already pulled up, Jake?

5:28

Yeah, it's already pulled up, but just um okay.

5:39

So you might recall a couple of meetings ago.

5:42

I brought up that the board requested that the city take over all maintenance on their street lights.

5:49

Um there was some concern from some of the council members that if we were doing that, we have to worry about all these different style of street lights.

5:59

Um I went back and talked to some of our crews.

6:02

That's not an issue.

6:03

They already have some on hand.

6:05

We can easily order them and keep them on inventory.

6:08

Um so uh I met with the board and we kind of came up with a solution that I would I'm just looking for to see if you're interested in us pursuing it.

6:19

So this is the typical street light.

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Um you can see it's different than our city standard, it's a little bit problematic because the wood would tends to rot, that's what and this tends to break off.

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Um they've refurbished a bunch and they did it kind of hopefully, so there's some that they've gone back and refixed, but um the problem is no one understands that they're not our street lights, so they complain to us, and then the board is incapable of addressing it in a timely manner, so then they get really frustrated and we're getting yelled at, and the residents don't understand.

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So we came up with this solution.

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There's roughly 150 street lights up in um the the TRSSD.

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That's a tenth of our total street lights.

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Um so currently what we take care of is base our base services.

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So we're responsible for all below ground electrical to the street lights, electrical external to the poll and assembly, ensuring power supplied to the polls, and providing underground repairs and fused replacements.

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Summary of Proceedings

Draper City Council Meeting Summary - January 6, 2026

The Draper City Council held a split session on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, beginning with a 5:30 p.m. study session and returning at 7:00 p.m. for the official council meeting. The study session covered municipal boundary adjustments, emergency officer succession protocols, and a proposal to assume maintenance of TRSSD streetlights. The evening session included a flag ceremony, the reading of a proclamation for Religious Freedom Day, the approval of the consent calendar, and deliberation on zoning and emergency management plans.

Consent Calendar

  • Approved the minutes for the December 16, 2025, City Council meeting unanimously.
  • Approved Resolution 26-01, Resolution 26-02, and Resolution 26-04.
  • Approved Ordinance Number 1698.

Public Comments & Testimony

  • Jacob Goodrich (resident at 259 Tanager Lane) expressed full support for the Butler Zoning Map Amendment (Ordinance 1697), describing the applicants as great neighbors.
  • No other members of the public offered testimony during the public comment period.
  • Councilmember Johnson expressed a clear position against allowing signage on city property, stating it sets a bad precedent for businesses using city rights-of-way for advertising, even if temporary.
  • Councilmember Lowry expressed concern regarding the potential for access issues with the proposed subdivision and the feasibility of R3 zoning for the current development intent, suggesting a potential R2 rezoning might be more appropriate given the uncertainty of future access.

Discussion Items

Municipal Boundary Adjustments (Bluffdale)

  • Mr. Parker presented an update on two proposed boundary adjustments with Bluffdale, noting that a survey is currently being prepared by The Point development team. He stated he would bring the items back for a resolution of intent once the survey plat is ready.
    • Item 1: Adjust boundaries to include an intersection of two roads (currently split between Draper and Bluffdale) so Bluffdale controls the access road for the new FrontRunner station.
    • Item 2: Westward boundary shift to ensure the entire length of Porter Rockwell Boulevard (from Bangater to 146) falls entirely within Draper, addressing current jurisdictional issues where the southern portion is in Bluffdale.

Emergency Succession of City Officers

  • Mr. Barker discussed the state statutory requirement to designate successors for city officers annually by July 1st. He noted that Draper has historically failed to meet this deadline, reverting to legislature-established default succession. He proposed adopting a succession plan by ordinance, following the current chain of command within departments, to ensure stability during emergencies.

TRSSD Streetlight Maintenance

  • Staff proposed an agreement where the City would assume full maintenance responsibility for approximately 150 TRSSD streetlights (10% of the city's total), currently a source of resident confusion and delayed repairs. The proposal involves a lump-sum annual deposit from TRSSD funds to the City to cover proactive replacements, storage construction in Suncrest, and maintenance, rather than the current reimburse-at-cost model.
    • Councilmember Fred expressed full support for moving forward with this agreement to improve efficiency and eliminate confusion.
    • Councilmember expressed concern regarding whether TRSSD funds would be sufficient to cover costs, particularly during years with heavy snow, but agreed the lump-sum model is preferable to manual hourly tracking. The consensus was to pursue an agreement that covers future cost escalations and includes protocols for budget shortfalls.

Encroachment on City Property (Third East and Pioneer)

  • Staff presented options regarding a property owner who constructed a decorative wall and landscaping on city-owned land (Southeast corner of 3rd East and Pioneer) without permission. Options ranged from total removal to allowing improvements under a maintenance/liability agreement.
    • Councilmember Tasha expressed support for allowing the landscaping to remain, provided a maintenance agreement is in place, viewing it as a positive addition.
    • Councilmember Johnson and others expressed strong opposition to any signage on city property and concerns about the decorative wall serving as an anchor for temporary or permanent business signage. The council decided to require the removal of the wall while allowing landscaping under a strict maintenance liability agreement that prohibits all signage.

Draper Wellness Coalition Training

  • Council Manager provided an update on a public training event scheduled for January 28, 2026, focusing on suicide prevention (QPR training) and gun safety, which will include a giveaway of three gun safes donated to the police department.

Pump Station 3 Project

  • Robert Scott detailed the project to increase pump capacity to meet state law requirements (minimum of five pumps). He announced an upcoming 3-day transmission line shutdown (next Tuesday through Thursday) requiring the use of tank water, with engineering teams monitoring levels 24/7. He noted additional shutdowns are planned for February or March, which will be more complex.

Zoning Amendment (Ordinance 1697 - Butler Property)

  • Public Hearing for the rezoning of 1.04 acres from RA1 to R3 (Butler Property, 283 East Tanager Lane).
  • Applicant (Lynnea Butler) stated her intent to subdivide into three lots eventually for herself and siblings, but currently intends to build on the northwest parcel only. She discussed potential future access rights via a neighbor's property.
  • Council Deliberation: Council members expressed that they do not have sufficient information regarding the proposed access points for three separate lots, particularly given engineering constraints on 300 East access. They noted a discrepancy between the applicant's long-term intent (3 lots) and immediate build plan (1 lot in R3), and questioned the necessity of R3 zoning if only one lot is being developed.

Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan

  • Nick Roble presented Resolution 26-03, adopting the 2026 Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan and Logistics Annex. The plan aligns with FEMA and Utah Code, outlining frameworks for command structure, public lifelines, and logistics support during disasters.
    • Councilmember Lowry expressed strong approval, noting the plan had been awaited for a long time. She raised a question regarding public outreach on the 96-hour self-sufficiency guideline.
    • Staff confirmed plans to conduct workshops and public education to ensure residents understand the expectations and self-sufficiency periods.

Adjournment

  • A motion to adjourn was made by Councilmember Lowry and seconded by Councilmember Dallin. The motion passed unanimously.

Key Outcomes

  • Continued: Ordinance 1697 (Butler Zoning Map Amendment) was continued to the next City Council meeting for further review regarding access point feasibility and lot count intentions.
  • Approved: Resolution 26-03 (Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan and Logistics Annex) was approved unanimously.
  • Authorized: Staff was directed to draft an agreement with the adjacent property owner to remove the decorative wall while retaining landscaping under a maintenance liability agreement (Third East and Pioneer encroachment).
  • Authorized: Staff was directed to pursue an agreement with the TRSSD board to assume full maintenance of their streetlights for a lump-sum annual payment.
  • Noted: The Council received updates on boundary adjustments with Bluffdale, emergency officer succession planning, and the upcoming Pump Station 3 water shutdown.

Meeting Transcript

Okay, so we we would like to begin our study session for uh city council on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 5 30 p.m. And we have uh council members Lowry and Lowry on who are joining online so we have our time. The first item of business is the discussion about boundary line adjustments at Bluffdale by Mr. Parker. Thank you. All right. This this is just a quick update for the council to know that in the next 30 to 60 days, we'll be bringing two different proposed um municipal boundary adjustments with Bluffdale. One is for the access road that will service what's been proposed as the new front runner station in Bluffdale as part of the point project. You may recall I I brought this up, I think last meeting or the meeting before, but the way the way the proposed roads are laid out, there's a there's an intersection where two roads that are in Bluffdale meet at an intersection which is in Draper, which isn't good. Um so the proposal uh would be that um we adjust our municipal boundaries so that that intersection is also in Bluffdale, so that they have control of that whole that whole road. Um the second one involves um Porter Rockwell Boulevard through the point. I'm just bringing up a so the municipal boundary is is shown in blue here. Um the southern part of uh Port of Rockwell where it meets 146 is actually in Bluffdale. So the proposal would be would be to move the municipal boundary short distance to the west, so that the whole length of Porta Rockwell from Bangater to 146 is entirely within Draper. Um we met with Bluffdale and the point before Christmas, and the point is working on uh getting a survey of plat uh boundary adjustment plat prepared. Once they've got that prepared, then we will put this back on the agenda for uh the uh consideration of a resolution of intent to adjust municipal boundaries on those two parcels. So just get just giving an update as to where we are in the process. That's it, unless there's any questions. Okay, okay. Thank you. Then the next is also by Mr. Barker about the designation of emergency succession of city officers. Okay, um, so there's a state statute that requires well, there's a state statute as part of the emergency management act that states that cities have to designate successors for their officers. Um the statute allows there's kind of three options. We can we can do that on a yearly basis by July 1st of each year, designate um interim successors for each officer. So for instance, city manager, city attorney, uh public works director, etc. Um if we don't do that by July 1st of each year, the statute defaults into a succession that is established by the legislature. Um and then there's a third option that we could actually adopt our succession by uh by ordinance, which probably would be the best option. Um since I've been here, unfortunately we haven't been very um we haven't hit that July 1st mark every year. Um so I I'm just bringing it this to you to let you know that we'll bring back a list probably in our next meeting, if not the first meeting in February, where we designate um emergency successors. Um some functions like the car department and the police department kind of already have a built-in chain of command, you know. So if the chiefs aren't there, there's either you know, deputy or or or captain in place. Um for Tracy, I mean Spencer's the only other person that is qualified, although although that's excuse me, I I've caught myself just as I looked at Jenny. So there are there are um other successors, but anyways, um without belaboring the point. I'll bring back uh some options for the council to consider. So the intent will be that we'll follow the current chain of command within each department. So that's all I have. Any questions? Next, it'll be a discussion about the TRSSD street life. I guess you have anything. Yeah, we're all right. The clicker's up there for them, please. You haven't already pulled up, Jake? Yeah, it's already pulled up, but just um okay. So you might recall a couple of meetings ago. I brought up that the board requested that the city take over all maintenance on their street lights. Um there was some concern from some of the council members that if we were doing that, we have to worry about all these different style of street lights. Um I went back and talked to some of our crews. That's not an issue. They already have some on hand.

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