Public Meetings - Riverton, Utah

The Riverton City Redevelopment Agency (RDA) Board held a brief meeting on May 20, 2025, at 7:30 PM to approve routine consent items and adopt a tentative budget for fiscal year 2025-2026. All board members were present. Consent Calendar - Minute Approval: The board unanimously approved the minutes from the March 18, 2025 RDA meeting. - Public Hearing Dates: The board set a public hearing for June 17, 2025 at 7:00 PM for both the Tentative Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 and the Final Amended Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025. Discussion Items - RDA Resolution No. 25-01 – Tentative Budget Adoption: Administrative Services Director Nick Geer presented Resolution 25-01 to adopt a tentative budget for the Riverton City Redevelopment Agency for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. The board discussed the item briefly and then proceeded to a vote. Key Outcomes - The consent agenda, including minute approval and public hearing date setting, was approved unanimously by voice vote (motion by Mayor, second by Broker). - RDA Resolution No. 25-01 was approved via roll call vote: Board members McDougal (yes), McKay (yes), Broker (yes), Heyman (yes), and Paritchie (yes). The motion carried 5-0. - The RDA meeting was adjourned, and the board moved into the Riverton Law Enforcement Service Board meeting.

The Riverton Law Enforcement Service Area (RLESA) Board met on May 20, 2025, at Riverton City Hall. The meeting was called to order at 8:52 PM, approximately 82 minutes later than the scheduled 7:30 PM start time noted on the agenda. The board unanimously approved consent items and adopted the tentative budget for fiscal year 2025-2026. All five board members were present: Chair Trent Staggs, Tish Buroker, Spencer Haymond, Tawnee McCay, Troy McDougal, and Andy Pierucci (via Zoom). Consent Calendar - Minutes Approval: Approved the minutes from the June 18, 2024, RLESA meeting. - Setting Public Hearing Dates: Unanimously set the public hearing for the Tentative Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 and the Final Amended Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 for June 17, 2025, at 7:00 PM. (Motion by Buroker, second by McDougal, passed 5-0.) Discussion Items - RLESA Resolution No. 25-01 – Adopting Tentative Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026: Administrative Services Director Nick Geer presented the resolution. The board discussed the item briefly; no public questions were raised. The minutes contain a discrepancy: the motion text references "RLESA Resolution 24-04 – Adopt Tax Rate" while the agenda and transcript clearly identify the action as adopting the tentative budget for 2025-2026 via Resolution 25-01. The board proceeded to vote on the resolution as described in the agenda. Key Outcomes - Consent Items Approved (unanimous, 5-0). - RLESA Resolution No. 25-01 Adopted (unanimous, 5-0): The board adopted the tentative budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. (Motion by Haymond, second by Buroker.) - Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 8:53 PM (motion by McDougal, second by Pierucci, unanimous), immediately followed by the Riverton Fire Service Area Board meeting.

The Riverton Fire Service Area Board met on May 20, 2025, at 8:54 PM at Riverton City Hall. All board members and staff were present. The meeting focused on routine consent items and adoption of a tentative budget for the upcoming fiscal year. All actions passed unanimously. Consent Calendar - Minutes Approval: Approved the minutes from the June 18, 2024, meeting. - Public Hearing Dates: Set a public hearing for June 17, 2025, at 7:00 PM regarding both the Tentative Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 and the Final Amended Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025. - The consent items were approved unanimously on a motion by Board Member Buroker, seconded by Board Member McCay. Discussion Items - RFSA Resolution No. 25-01 – Tentative Budget Adoption: Board Member Haymond moved, seconded by Board Member Pierucci, to adopt the tentative budget for the Riverton Fire Service Area for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. The motion passed unanimously by roll call vote (5-0). Key Outcomes - The board unanimously adopted RFSA Resolution No. 25-01, establishing the tentative budget for FY 2025-2026. - Public hearings for the tentative and final amended budgets were scheduled for June 17, 2025. - The meeting adjourned at 8:55 PM.

The Riverton City Council held a Work Session beginning at 6:01 PM and a Regular Council Meeting at 7:03 PM on May 20, 2025, at City Hall. The meetings focused on fiscal year 2025-2026 budget discussions, including membership in the Utah League of Cities and Towns (ULCT), education and training funding, curbside recycling program fees, commercial architectural standards, a development agreement for self-storage, police department staffing, and other operational items. The Council took several votes and provided staff direction on multiple issues. Consent Calendar - Minutes Approval: Approved minutes from May 6, 2025. - Interlocal Agreement: Approved Resolution No. 25-30, an interlocal agreement with Salt Lake County for the 4311 West 12600 South Corridor Preservation (funding of $50,288). - All consent items passed unanimously (5-0). Public Comments & Testimony - Jill Walker (Riverton resident): Questioned whether citizens must go public to receive equal justice, referencing an incident involving a Tesla owner and a 72-year-old charged with a misdemeanor for placing a bumper sticker. She expressed concern that not all citizens are treated equally. Discussion Items Budget Work Session (6:01 PM – 6:56 PM) ULCT Membership: Mayor Staggs explained his decision to eliminate the city's ULCT membership, citing limited return on investment in lobbying against legislative threats to city land use authority. Councilmember McCay moved to reinstate the fees, emphasizing value of training; motion passed unanimously (5-0). Education & Training Budget: The Mayor’s proposed budget cut $52,000 from education/training across all funds (from $229,585 to $177,585). Councilmember Haymond moved to reduce the cut to $26,000 (restoring $26,000) and include approximately $4,800 for a one-year National League of Cities (NLC) membership; motion passed unanimously (5-0). City Manager Hicks confirmed this would allow elected officials to attend both NLC and ULCT conferences. Clerical Error: A typo in the culinary water fund line item (entered as $30,000 instead of $3,000) was acknowledged and will be corrected in the final budget. Curbside Recycling Program: Mayor Staggs asked whether the Council supported retaining the program. Council expressed general support for retaining recycling, with a preference for a fee increase over a general fund subsidy. Staff presented three sanitation fee models: - Model 1 (tiered): $1 base increase ($13 to $14), higher fees for additional garbage cans, near break-even. - Model 2 (flat $2.50 increase across all cans): $15.50 base, builds $120,000 fund balance. - Model 3 ($2.10 flat increase): $15.10 base, break-even. Mayor Staggs recommended separating garbage and recycling fees for transparency. Council directed staff to model additional options, including a $2 across-the-board increase and a tiered approach with recycling broken out. Regular Council Meeting (7:03 PM – 9:01 PM) Ordinance No. 25-12 – Commercial Architectural Standards: Development Services Director Jason Lethbridge summarized changes: replaced "equal consideration" with "consistent architectural consideration" for building sides; removed limitations on glass; added exceptions for precast concrete on side/rear walls; required brick in the designated downtown area (1830 W to 1300 W, Peterson’s Market to Senior Center) with no set percentage. Councilmember Buroker advocated for brick naming the area “Civic Center”; Councilmember McCay opposed the brick requirement, favoring flexibility. Mayor Staggs and Councilmembers Haymond and McDougal supported the brick requirement for visual consistency. The ordinance passed unanimously (5-0). Ordinance No. 25-15 – DAI Development Agreement: For 5.63 acres at 12270 S 4000 W, rezone from R-3 to C-R with self-storage use, and preliminary site plan approval. Staff confirmed that upon agreement expiration, zoning would remain C-R limited to self-storage. The expiration term was extended from 15 to 50 years. Motion passed unanimously (5-0). Budget Discussion (Continued): Staff presented two main fee scenarios for sanitation: - Estimate 2: $2 flat increase, first garbage $10, first recycle $5, additional garbage $9, additional recycle $7; near break-even (fund balance $2,090). - Estimate 4: Tiered, first garbage $9, first recycle $5, additional garbage $10.50 (one extra) or $12.50 (two+), additional recycle $6, with $16,000 fund balance to offset cancellations. Councilmember McCay supported Estimate 2 for more evenly distributed cost. Councilmember McDougal moved to adopt Estimate 2; motion passed 4-1 (Councilmember Pierucci opposed). Summerhill Park Stormwater Project: Councilmember McCay questioned the $250,000 budget for middle ($130,000) and south ($86,000) phases, suggesting reduction. Councilmember McDougal supported completing the project per the five-year plan, citing past flooding and ability to use equipment access. Majority agreed to maintain the funding; staff noted the contractor locked price at $216,000 total for remaining phases. Police Department Budget: Councilmember McCay raised concern about police fund balance dropping from $3.1 million (FY 2024) to $1.2 million under the proposed budget, suggesting phasing two new officer hires. Chief Taylor stressed the need for both officers for officer safety and to support Detective Grow (64 arrests since November 2024, 12 in Riverton). Councilmember Pierucci supported both hires given crime statistics. Decision deferred to final budget. Printed Calendar: Councilmember McCay proposed eliminating the $17,500 budgeted for printed calendars, noting the city now produces a monthly newsletter. Councilmembers Buroker opposed, but McDougal and Pierucci agreed with elimination. Not formally voted, but direction appears to remove funding. Other Comments: Councilmember Pierucci requested a future discussion on return on investment for recreation events. Councilmember McCay noted concerns about stormwater budget for Summerhill Park; staff clarified it is part of the five-year plan and cost-locked. Key Outcomes - ULCT Membership: Reinstated (unanimous). - Education & Training Cut: Reduced to $26,000 instead of $52,000, with NLC membership included (unanimous). - Commercial Architectural Standards (Ord. 25-12): Adopted (unanimous). - DAI Development Agreement (Ord. 25-15): Adopted with 50-year term (unanimous). - Sanitation Fee Structure: Estimate 2 adopted (4-1) – $2 flat increase across all can types, breaking out recycling fee ($5 for first recycle) for transparency. - Summerhill Park Project: Maintained in budget; contractor price locked. - Police Officer Hires: Generally supported, but final decision pending; fund balance concerns noted. - Printed Calendar: Likely to be eliminated based on council consensus. - Closed Session: Convened at 9:01 PM to discuss real property acquisition; adjourned at 9:34 PM.

The Riverton City Planning Commission met at 6:30 PM on May 8, 2025, at City Hall (12830 S. Redwood Road). The agenda was reordered to hear two decision items first, followed by a public hearing on a rezone request. The commission approved final/detail plans for Mountain Ridge Phase 26A and 26B (93 residential units on 12.48 acres and a 2.4-acre road/park phase) and recommended approval of the Priority Builders Rezone (General Plan amendment and rezone to RM-8 on 4.28 acres) with conditions. The meeting adjourned at 7:54 PM. Mountain Ridge Phase 26A & 26B (Decision Items) - Staff Presentation: City Planner Tim Prestwich presented the two phases concurrently. Phase 26A includes 89 townhomes and 4 single-family lots, a clubhouse, trails, and stormwater ponds. Phase 26B includes a public road (Greenford Lane) and stormwater ponds that will double as playing fields for a future park. Traffic mitigation islands on Sentinel Ridge Boulevard were required; one island must be installed before 30 units, and all others before occupancy. A wrought-iron fence along the canal was added as a condition after discussion. - Applicant Remarks: Brandon Watson of Edge Homes agreed to install the wrought-iron fence before occupancy and expressed excitement about starting the east side of Sentinel Ridge. - Votes: Both phases approved unanimously with conditions (9 conditions for 26A, 7 for 26B). The motions were made by Commissioner Cluff and seconded by Commissioner Keele. Priority Builders Rezone (Public Hearing) - Staff Report: Scott Yermish of Priority Builders seeks a General Plan amendment to Medium-High Density Residential and a rezone from R-4, RR-22, and C-G to RM-8 (multifamily, up to 8 units/acre). The original RM-14 request was reduced to RM-8 after noticing. The property is near 11800 S. and Redwood Road, adjacent to existing townhomes. Staff determined the request is compatible with the area but noted typical RM-8 developments average about 7.2 units/acre. - Public Comments: Four speakers addressed the commission: - Ryan Clerico (outside 1,000-ft notice) noted loss of architectural standards and increased traffic. - Luke Sieverts (adjacent property) expressed concerns about flood insurance, density on buildable area, and traffic. - Shelley Sieverts (across the street) cited increased theft, safety issues, and already congested roads (Redwood Road and 11800 South). - Noah Dixon (adjacent east) emphasized safety, theft, and the need for lower density. - Commission Discussion: Topics included traffic impacts (right-in/right-out from Redwood Road due to UDOT restrictions), Midas Creek flood risks (Salt Lake County study for 100-year storm), and the possibility of a Special Development (SD) district to limit development to townhomes only. Chair Park arrived at 6:55 PM. - Applicant Response: Scott Yermish stated he will negotiate with the neighboring HOA for shared access to reduce traffic on 11800 South, and that Midas Creek solutions (bridge or storm drain) will be finalized after zoning is secured. - Motion and Vote: Commissioner Cannon moved to recommend approval of the General Plan amendment to Medium-High Density (5-8 dwelling units/acre) and rezone to RM-8, with the stipulation that a Special Development district be required to limit construction to townhomes only, and that Midas Creek improvements meet or exceed 100-year storm standards. Commissioner Rushton seconded. The motion passed unanimously. Minutes Approval - The commission approved the minutes of the April 24, 2025, meeting with a unanimous voice vote. Key Outcomes - Approved: Mountain Ridge Phase 26A Final Plan (PLZ-25-8001) with 9 conditions. - Approved: Mountain Ridge Phase 26B Final Plan (PLZ-25-8002) with 7 conditions. - Recommended Approval (to City Council): Priority Builders Rezone (PLZ-25-4004) with General Plan amendment, rezone to RM-8, and requirement for a Special Development district limiting development to townhomes. Additional condition for Midas Creek to meet 100-year storm standards. - Approved: Meeting minutes from April 24, 2025.

The Riverton City Council held a work session beginning at 6:02 PM and a regular council meeting beginning at 7:02 PM on May 6, 2025, at Riverton City Hall. Key topics included a discussion on eliminating curbside recycling, a self-hauling sanitation analysis, tentative budget adoption, several public hearings on zoning and development ordinances, and a resolution updating the Riverton Main Park boundary. The meeting adjourned at 9:10 PM. Consent Calendar - Approved unanimously: Minutes from April 15, 2025; setting public hearing dates for the FY2025-2026 tentative budget (June 3 and June 17, 2025), municipal fee schedule, compensation for elective/statutory officers, compensation for executive officers and city attorney, the city's intent not to charge itself for utility services, and final amended budget FY2023-2024; and Resolution No. 25-27 approving an interlocal agreement for cyberattack mutual aid. Public Comments & Testimony - Abigail Patanai (Parkside resident) expressed ongoing frustration with traffic congestion at 12600 South and 4200 West, citing unsafe driving behaviors and near-collisions. - Jay Salter opposed a potential fireworks stand on a vacant lot off Christian Way, citing traffic, egress, and property maintenance concerns. - Gary Exeter questioned crime studies and parking enforcement for temporary commercial uses on residential properties. - Todd Wartman worried the ordinance would incentivize a property owner to avoid development and continue seasonal sales indefinitely. - Shawn Taylor supported protecting private property rights as long as neighbors are not negatively impacted. - Matt York voiced concerns that the DAI storage unit project is a "Trojan horse" for more intensive development after the 15-year development agreement ends, and urged proactive planning for 4000 West traffic. Discussion Items - Sanitation Self-Provide and Recycling (Work Session): Mayor Staggs proposed eliminating curbside recycling, citing data from Waste Management showing only about 6% of total waste is actually recycled due to contamination, and that the contract requires a six-month notice (earliest cancellation January 2026). He advocated for a regional recycling model emphasizing aluminum and paper. Councilmember Buroker agreed but stressed the need for a robust communication plan. Councilmember McDougal strongly supported elimination on financial and environmental grounds, noting the landfill captures methane for power. Councilmember McCay opposed elimination, preferring an opt-in/opt-out model after the contract expires in 2028, and noted 72% of residents previously supported recycling. Councilmember Haymond emphasized communication, calling recycling a "deeply ingrained belief system." Councilmember Pierucci raised concern that eliminating recycling while maintaining the same fee is a "hidden fee increase" and suggested exploring a rate reduction. City Manager Kevin Hicks clarified that eliminating recycling would avoid a proposed $2.50 monthly fee increase and delay future increases by about two years, but the city cannot immediately reduce fees due to the six-month notice; the regional recycling option at parks is estimated at $50,000 for half a year. He also presented a self-hauling analysis showing startup costs of about $5.5 million for trucks and facility upgrades, and that current revenue cannot support it without fee increases. - Budget Discussion (Work Session): The mayor's tentative FY2025-2026 budget totals about $70 million, supports 170 full-time employees, and recommends no increases to property taxes or utility fees. Councilmember McCay proposed adding back funding for the Utah League of Cities and Towns membership ($36,604), but Councilmember McDougal moved to tentatively adopt the budget as presented for further review; the motion passed unanimously. - Presentations/Recognitions: - Mayor Staggs proclaimed May 11-17 as National Police Week and May 15 as Peace Officer Memorial Day. - Councilmember Buroker presented Riverton Choice Awards for Excellence in Education to Rosamond Elementary students Jackson Worthington and Halle Anderson and teacher Bethany Hillary. - Mayor Staggs recognized Richard Maxfield, a 92-year-old Korean War veteran, who received the Korean Ambassador for Peace Medal. - Scott Reid, Chair of Riverton Community Arts, presented the annual report, detailing 2024 revenue ($7,500 city contribution, $13,000 rentals, $1,500 donation) and expenses ($20,668), 2025 projections, volunteer engagement (1,900 hours for one arts council show), and wish-list items including a new projection booth and lighting. - Public Hearing/Action Items: - Ordinance No. 25-12 (Commercial Architectural Standards): The public hearing was opened with no comments and continued to May 20, 2025, on a motion to table that passed unanimously. - Ordinance No. 25-14 (Temporary Commercial Uses on Residential Property): After a public hearing and discussion, a substitute motion to adopt the ordinance (allowing temporary uses on vacant residential parcels with direct access to major roads, limited to 60-day permits) passed 4-1 (Councilmember Buroker opposed). Councilmember Pierucci and McDougal supported the ordinance, emphasizing it balances property rights with community input; Councilmember Buroker expressed concerns about enforcement. - Ordinance No. 25-15 (DAI Development Agreement): The public hearing was opened, then continued to May 20, 2025, after Councilmember McDougal expressed concerns about the 15-year term and post-expiration uses. City Attorney Ryan Carter noted language could be added to treat the storage facility as a legal non-conforming use or restrict CR zoning to storage only. The motion to table passed unanimously. - Discussion/Action Items: - Resolution No. 25-28 (Riverton Main Park Boundary): City Attorney Carter clarified the boundary adjustment does not authorize land sales. The resolution passed 4-1 (Councilmember McCay opposed). - Resolution No. 25-29 (Tentative Budget): Approved unanimously, formally tentatively adopting the FY2025-2026 budget. Key Outcomes - Consent Agenda approved unanimously. - Ordinance No. 25-14 adopted (4-1 vote) to allow temporary commercial uses on vacant residential properties with major roadway access, subject to a 60-day permit and lighting/access standards. - Ordinance No. 25-12 and Ordinance No. 25-15 tabled to the May 20, 2025 council meeting. - Resolution No. 25-28 approved (4-1) to formalize the Riverton Main Park perimeter boundary. - Resolution No. 25-29 approved unanimously to tentatively adopt the FY2025-2026 budget, with further budget discussions scheduled for May 20, June 3, and June 17, 2025. - Next upcoming meeting: May 20, 2025, at 6:00 PM (Work Session and City Council Meeting).

The Riverton City Council held its regular meeting on April 15, 2025, at 7:00 PM at Riverton City Hall. The meeting included presentations, a consent agenda, and three public hearings on zoning and land use ordinances. Key outcomes included the adoption of the consent agenda, approval of amendments to multi-family lot size requirements, and continuation of two other ordinances to the next meeting. Consent Calendar - Approved minutes of April 1, 2025. - Resolution No. 25-23: Authorizing an interlocal agreement with Salt Lake County for municipal elections. - Resolution No. 25-24: Warranty bond release for Riverton Cove (5251). - Resolution No. 25-25: Amendment to Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual. - Resolution No. 25-26: Warranty bond release for Mountain Ridge Phase 19 (13535). - All consent items were approved unanimously. Presentations & Recognitions - Arbor Day Proclamation: Mayor Staggs proclaimed April 25, 2025 as Arbor Day, noting Riverton's 20-year Tree City USA status and 4,372 maintained trees. A tree planting workshop will be held April 26 at Western Springs Park. - Two Lights for Tomorrow Day Proclamation: Mayor Staggs designated April 18, 2025 as "Two Lights for Tomorrow Day," encouraging citizens to shine two lights for two hours as a symbol of unity leading up to the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. - Miss Riverton Royalty Presentation: The 2025 Miss Riverton (Olivia Dibble), first attendant (Lauren DeGraff), and second attendant (Jean Rutherford) were recognized. Each presented their community service initiatives: music education, women in STEAM, and intentional movement/fitness. - Legislative Update: Rob Jolley reported that 959 bills were introduced and 582 passed in the 2025 legislative session. Key highlights for Riverton included $2.5 million for 2700 West improvements and approximately $2.75 million for UDOT to take over jurisdiction of 12600 South. He cautioned about increasing pressure on cities regarding housing mandates and zoning authority, noting that Riverton has been proactive but must remain vigilant. - Riverton Police Department Presentation: Chief Shane Taylor introduced the new police canine, Atlas, named through a community contest with 554 participants. He presented call-for-service data for 2023-2025, showing fluctuations. Property crimes and traffic citations have increased partly due to population growth and transient traffic. The department seeks two additional officers to support the Special Enforcement Team (SET) and patrol. Councilmembers discussed the need for data to justify the request. Discussion Items - Ordinance 25-12 (Commercial Architectural Standards): Staff presented amendments to modernize and add flexibility to commercial building design standards. Councilmembers raised concerns about four-sided architecture requirements and the 50% glass limit. After public hearing, the council voted unanimously to continue the ordinance to the May 6, 2025 meeting for further refinement. - Ordinance 25-13 (Multi-Family Lot Sizes): Proposed text amendments to reduce minimum parcel sizes for multi-family zones (RM8, RM14, RM18). After discussion, the council approved a modified version: RM8 minimum reduced from 5 to 3 acres (removing the 0.8-acre provision for major roads), RM14 reduced to 3 acres, RM18 left at 5 acres (as proposed), and RM8D (downtown) unchanged. The motion passed unanimously. - Ordinance 25-14 (Temporary Commercial Uses on Residential Property): Proposed to allow temporary uses (e.g., fireworks stands, Christmas tree lots) on vacant residential parcels along major roads with a conditional use permit. Councilmembers debated whether a CUP was necessary. The council voted unanimously to continue the item to the May 6, 2025 meeting for further staff work on simplifying the process. Key Outcomes - Consent Agenda: Approved unanimously. - Ordinance 25-12: Continued to May 6, 2025, with direction to staff to address council feedback. - Ordinance 25-13: Approved with amendments (RM8 to 3 acres, RM14 to 3 acres, RM18 to 5 acres, RM8D unchanged). - Ordinance 25-14: Continued to May 6, 2025, for revisions to remove the conditional use permit requirement. - Upcoming Meetings: Next regular meeting on May 6, 2025, with a work session focusing on the budget (sanitation).

The Riverton City Planning Commission convened on April 10, 2025 at 6:30 PM at City Hall, 12830 South Redwood Road. Chair Darren Park presided. The meeting addressed four agenda items: two continuances due to noticing errors, a decision on an amended site plan for an events center, and a decision on a detail plan for a 7-Eleven. All votes passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at approximately 7:56 PM. Public Hearings (Continued) - 2.a "Charlene & Francis" (PLZ-25-2009) – A conditional use permit for a home occupation at 4148 West Park Hollow Lane to occasionally sell nursery overstock. Planner Lisa Halversen reported that a noticing error required continuation. Several neighboring property owners expressed approval. The item was continued to the May 22, 2025 Planning Commission meeting. - 2.b "Western Springs Commercial" (PLZ-24-8021) – A commercial master site plan and conditional use permit for a drive-through at 4623 West 12600 South. City Planner Tim Prestwich explained a systems error prevented posting on the State website. The item was continued to the April 24, 2025 Planning Commission meeting. Background: the property is in the Western Springs Specific Plan (SP-Commercial); the applicant previously sought a rezoning to Commercial Gateway but was advised to amend the development agreement instead. Decision Items - 3.a "Arete Events Center" (PLZ-24-8008) – An amended commercial site plan for an events center at 11968 South Redwood Road, previously a pet store. The only exterior change was a lighted arbor. Discussion centered on whether the use change (from dance studio/pet store to events center) warranted public notice. Staff clarified that the conditional use had been approved by the Planning Director as essentially similar to previous uses. Commissioner Rushton expressed concerns about nighttime impacts (lighting, noise, hours). The Commission approved the amended site plan with five conditions, including compliance with city codes and a specific condition that new lighting meet the outdoor holiday lighting ordinance. Motion by Commissioner Matheson, seconded by Commissioner Cluff; passed unanimously. - 3.b "7-Eleven" (PLZ-24-8025) – A detail/final plan for a convenience store at 4076 West 13400 South in the SLR zone. The site is the last pad in Village West. Staff presented the architecture, landscaping, and access plans. Concerns were raised about the right-in-only access from 13400 South: the shallow angle might encourage illegal right-out movements. Applicant Rick Magnus (AWA Engineering) agreed to work with the City Engineer to narrow and angle the approach as much as possible while accommodating fuel truck circulation. The Commission approved the detail plan with 13 conditions, including that the applicant work with the City Engineer to develop a plan to prevent right-out movements at the 13400 South entrance. Motion by Commissioner Rushton, seconded by Commissioner Matheson; passed unanimously. Minutes Approval - The minutes of the March 27, 2025 Planning Commission meeting were approved as presented. Motion by Commissioner Matheson, seconded by Chair Park; passed unanimously. Key Outcomes - Continuances: Two public hearing items were continued due to noticing errors (2.a to 5/22/25; 2.b to 4/24/25). - Approvals: Arete Events Center amended site plan approved (5 conditions); 7-Eleven detail plan approved (13 conditions). - Directives: For 7-Eleven, the applicant must work with the City Engineer to prevent right-out movements at the 13400 South entrance. - All votes were unanimous (5-0).

April 3, 2025 | 6:05 p.m. – 6:57 p.m. The Historic Preservation Commission met to discuss historical records scanning, participation in Town Days, the state history competition, park history projects, the oral history project, historic home plaques, and the fiscal year 2026 budget request. Consent Calendar - Approved the minutes from the December 5, 2024 meeting (Motion by Alex Johnson, second by Kim Rindlisbach, all voted in favor). Public Comments & Testimony - No public comments were made during the meeting. Discussion Items Historical Records Scanning Project - Jamie Larsen reported that the box of documents sent to UCI Scanning returned in excellent condition. The commission discussed sending the remaining three to four banker boxes to UCI. Cost per box is approximately $300, and the total budget for scanning is $5,000 annually. A motion to approve budget funds for the remainder of the project was made by Alex Johnson, seconded by Kim Rindlisbach, and passed unanimously. Booth at Town Days - The commission considered setting up a booth for Riverton City's Town Days event. After discussion, members agreed to compile materials for the Historic Homes project (brochures, a sample plaque) and place them at the city council's existing booth rather than staffing a separate booth. Commissioner Tish suggested this approach to reduce burden on the commission, and others supported it. They will also include business cards and seek permission from the city council. State History Competition - Commissioner Tish informed the commission that the state history competition is currently underway (March/April) and encouraged members to participate as judges next year. She noted it is an all-day event with required training, but a fun way to engage with history. Riverton Park History - Ben Behrmann completed the assignment for histories of Riverton's parks and forwarded them to the Communications and Parks Departments. Jamie Larsen will follow up on feedback regarding the submissions. Oral History Project - Ben Behrmann proposed creating a space on the city website for oral histories where citizens can record and submit their own stories without commission involvement. He will work with Jeff Trimble and Brooke to compile a list of interview questions and set up the online submission process. Commission members expressed interest in conducting interviews; Alex Johnson plans to interview his grandfather about Riverton history. Flash drives are available from budget for recordings. Historic Homes Project - Jamie Larsen presented two plaque concepts from Communications: a small rectangular plaque (concept 2) and a large round coin (concept 1). The coin is more cost-effective at $50 each compared to $205 for the plaque. Commissioners preferred concept 1, with wording including the home's build year and the date added to the registry. The commission voted to approve concept 1 (Motion by Alex Johnson, second by Kim Rindlisbach, all in favor). Jamie will obtain a quote for customization and follow up on brochure printing. Request for Budget for Fiscal Year 2026 - Ben Behrmann requested $5,000 for FY 2026 (starting July 1, 2025) for a plexiglass cover for the doctor's office basin, historical signs for Withers Dairy Farm and the church building on 12600 South (estimated $3,000 total), and future plaque production. Commission members also discussed future projects such as an architectural historian review of city buildings for a self-guided tour with QR codes (estimated $20,000–$25,000). The commission agreed to request $5,000 again for FY 2026. Key Outcomes - Approved motion to send remaining historical records to UCI Scanning using current budget funds, with Kim Rindlisbach to organize documents. - Approved use of the coin design (concept 1) for historic home plaques, with final wording to be determined. - Decided to participate in Town Days by providing materials for the city council's booth rather than a separate booth. - Agreed to request $5,000 for the Fiscal Year 2026 budget. - Directed Jamie Larsen to follow up with Brooke on plaque customization costs and brochure printing. - Directed Ben Behrmann to work with Jeff Trimble on oral history website submission process and with the Parks Department on park history feedback. - Meeting adjourned at 6:57 p.m.