The Riverton City Council met on September 3, 2024, for a work session beginning at 2:30 PM and a regular meeting at 7:00 PM. The work session included a closed session to discuss real property, a presentation on PFAS contamination in water supplies, and updates from the city manager. The regular meeting featured a proclamation for Constitution Week, approval of the consent agenda, and public hearings on a budget amendment, a right-of-way vacation, a home occupations appeals process amendment, and a temporary commercial uses code amendment. The council also approved a fee schedule amendment for animal intakes. Consent Calendar - Approved the minutes of previous meetings unanimously. Public Comments & Testimony - No members of the public spoke during the citizen comment portion of the regular meeting. Electronic submissions were also absent. Discussion Items - Closed Session (Work Session): The council voted unanimously to enter closed session under Utah Code for strategy session regarding the sale, purchase, exchange, or lease of real property, including water rights or shares. No action was taken in open session after returning. - Water System Presentation: Giselle Terry from the Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District presented on PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), explaining their health risks, EPA regulations, and Utah occurrence data. She noted that all samples from Riverton and Jordan Valley to date have been non-detect for PFAS. Council members asked about testing methods and public education efforts. Staff confirmed the city’s proactive monitoring since 2013. - City Manager Report: Kevin reported on several initiatives: - A shop local campaign surrounding the interchange construction, including a planned town hall with UDOT. - Grant applications for EV stations and LED lighting, with a need to include matching funds in future budgets. - A meeting scheduled with Bluffdale and Herriman to discuss the 138 South corridor, which is nearing completion. - Elected Official Reports: Councilmembers reported on mosquito abatement, Jordan River Commission activities, transportation policy, school district impacts of road openings, a TRCC meeting with high demand for funds, and updates from the Jordan Valley Sewer District and the Point development (former prison site). Councilmember McKay raised a suggestion to consider allowing unrelated college students to cohabitate to support SLCC students. - Proclamation: Mayor proclaimed September 17–23, 2024 as Constitution Week in Riverton, with a reading of the Constitution to be posted online. - Budget Amendment (Public Hearing): The council held a public hearing on a budget amendment adjusting funding for 1830 West road improvements (increase of $130,000 from Class C roads) and a water line that came in on budget. No public comment was offered; the resolution (24-87) passed unanimously. - Vacation of Public Right-of-Way (Public Hearing): Ordinance 24-16 was adopted to clarify previous actions from 2014 and 2021 regarding a right-of-way vacation. No public comment; passed unanimously. - Home Occupations Appeals Process (Public Hearing): Ordinance 24-17 amended city code to remove city council as the appeal authority for home occupation conditional use permits, directing appeals to the Board of Adjustment instead. Councilmember Perucci requested periodic reports on appeals. No public comment; passed unanimously after discussion. - Temporary Commercial Uses Code Amendment (Public Hearing): The council debated a proposed amendment to limit temporary commercial uses (e.g., fireworks stands, Christmas tree lots) to a total of 60 days in a 12-month period. The Planning Commission had recommended a 6-month allowance for food vendors. After discussion, councilmember Perucci made a motion to deny the amendment, citing a preference for less regulation and allowing the free market to operate. Councilmember McDougal opposed the denial, arguing it could harm established brick-and-mortar businesses. The motion to deny passed 3–2 (Perucci, McKay, Heyman in favor; McDougal, Baroker opposed). The existing code remains in effect. - Fee Schedule Amendment (Discussion/Action): The council considered Resolution 24-88 to simplify animal intake fees: a single $100 fee per animal intake (replacing a tiered structure of $65 for first, $80 for second, $100 for third). Staff reported 26 first intakes and 1 second intake in 2024; the actual cost charged by Stone Ridge is under $75. Councilmembers debated the subsidy and public safety value; the motion to approve passed unanimously. Key Outcomes - Closed Session: Authorized and conducted; no public decisions. - Budget Amendment (Resolution 24-87): Approved unanimously. - Right-of-Way Vacation (Ordinance 24-16): Approved unanimously. - Home Occupations Appeals Process (Ordinance 24-17): Approved unanimously. - Temporary Commercial Uses Code Amendment (Ordinance 24-18): Denied 3–2; existing code unchanged. - Fee Schedule Amendment (Resolution 24-88): Approved unanimously.