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City Council Recap
Voting
- 5-0 approving adding a restroom facility at the Wide Hollow Trailhead using $174,500 in leftover project funds
- 5-0 appointing Councilmember Henderson to the Trans-Jordan Cities Board
- 5-0 approving sign standards for the CF Commercial Flex zone and modifying rules for illuminated signs
- 5-0 approving the Consent Agenda, which included the following:
- Assignment of the Panorama Master Development Agreement Owner’s Rights and Responsibilities from Riverside Development, LLC to Toll Southwest, LLC
General Meeting
Police badge pinning ceremony
The Police Department held a badge pinning ceremony for newer officers to HPD and their families to be recognized for their service. Included were seven sworn officers, two Community Services officers, one civilian staff member, and a K9 officer.
Recognition of Friends of Herriman founding leader
The Council formally recognized Chris Berbert, a founding member and former Friends of Herriman chair, for his years of service to launch and lead the community non-profit group dedicated to parks, trails, arts, and culture. The Council and City staff commended Berbert for his and his family's selfless service for the betterment of the entire community.
Friends of Herriman 2025 recap
The new chair of the Friends of Herriman nonprofit provided a presentation on 2025 accomplishments and thanked the community for thousands of hours of volunteer support and rich community benefit through events, service, fundraising, and other projects.
A group also presented on a project in conjunction with the Friends of Herriman and other community members. The group secured a grant from the Utah Historical Society to produce a book titled Humans of Herriman, a collection of interviews conducted by local high school students, creating an oral history of Herriman.
Jordan School District Chinese New Year Activity Presentation
Students from the Jordan School District did a brief traditional performance and invited the community to attend a Chinese cultural celebration at Herriman High School on February 5th from 4:30 to 7:00.
Business sign rules update
A City sign ordinance was updated to address illuminated commercial signs near homes and to add standards for the recently created Commercial Flex zone (which hasn't been applied to any land in the city yet). The ordinance prohibits new sign illumination facing residential areas from being automatically permitted, while allowing case-by-case consideration under conditional use where appropriate.
Wide Hollow trailhead restroom
The Council approved adding a prefabricated restroom to the Wide Hollow Trailhead project now under construction. The funds for the restroom, totaling $174,500, will come from unused budget for the project.
Trans-Jordan and JVWCD board representation
The Council appointed Councilmember Henderson to fill the City’s vacant Trans-Jordan board seat, previously held by former Councilmember Sherrie Ohrn. The Council then discussed how to handle a future shared/alternating seat (with Riverton City) on the Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District Board. Riverton City Councilmember Andy Pierucci holds the seat representing both cities right now, and after a discussion, Herriman City Councilmember Basham is expected to fill the seat when Pierucci’s term is completed.
City Council board and committee reports
- Councilmember Hodges, representing the Jordan Basin Improvement District board, reminded residents that the district's monthly residential bill increased this year from $33 to $35.
City Council comments
- Councilmember Hodges commended the City's staff for the recently completed annual Yeti Hunt event.
Work Meeting
Parks fertilization program update
The Parks Department reported that moving fertilization in-house (rather than a contracted service) in 2025 improved grass health and coordination with irrigation while reducing contractor oversight. Reported costs totaled $138,215.28 versus $144,000 projected, and staff flexibility increased outside the fertilization season. The in-house fertilization practice will continue this year.
FY 2027–2028 budget discussions
The Council and staff continued its discussion preparing for the Fiscal Years 2027 and 2028 budgets. This meeting's conversation focused on budgets for several special development areas along with legislative and some administrative functions.
Strategic Plan review
The City Council and staff reviewed proposed revisions to the City’s Strategic Plan. Changes included adding a concise vision statement, restating the three primary strategies for clarity, and incorporating a “New or Expanded Service Analysis.” The Council will also schedule a similar meeting in coming weeks to discuss further strategic goals for this year.
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