May 14, 2025

Voting

• 4-0 approving the Consent Agenda, which includes the following:
• Local consent for a single-event alcohol permit for the Utah Warriors
• March 2025 monthly financial summary
• 4-0 awarding $90,500 in Community Grant Funding
• 4-0 adopting a new Herriman Code of Ordinances
• 4-0 authorizing a land purchase for the future extension of Herriman Boulevard
• 4-0 approving a property exchange for .98 acres within the Panorama development
• 4-0 authorizing staff to apply for a UDOT Safe Routes to School grant
• 4-0 approving an amendment to the Midas Creek Trail reimbursement agreement

General Meeting

City Council recognitions

The Council formally recognized Herriman High School Principal Todd Quarnberg, who is retiring and leaving the community after this school year. The Council emotionally expressed gratitude for his impact on the community and a great partnership with the City. Principal Quarnberg also took a few minutes to address the community on the topic of unity, partnership, and doing the right thing at all times.

The Council also noted that Principal Mike Kochevar of Mountain Ridge High School is retiring after this school year. Mr. Kochevar had a conflict and could not make it to the meeting.

City Council board and committee reports

• Councilmember Henderson, representing the Unified Fire Authority board, reported on a multi-hour finance committee meeting in which major progress was made in the budget process. He noted a general optimism among the group for a good fiscal position and responsible budgeting.
• Councilmember Hodges, representing the Jordan Basin Improvement District board, noted progress on significant projects on 13400 South and 11800 South, as well as several other projects regionally.
• Councilmember Hodges also commended staff members on the recent Health & Safetypalooza event.
• Councilmember Ohrn, representing the Wasatch Front Waste and Recycling District board, reported that the district will move forward with a monthly billing process despite increased costs. Councilmember Ohrn also recommended that Herriman City start discussions with the WFWRD about an exit plan in case the City chooses to go another direction long-term for waste services.
• Mayor Palmer, representing the Utah League of Cities and Towns board, reported recent group discussions related to regional housing and transportation policy and ongoing discussions among public officials and members of the development industry.
• Mayor Palmer also commended City Arborist Trent Bristol for creative, interactive Arbor Day presentations at local elementary schools.

Community grant awards

The Council reviewed three proposals seeking a total of $130,000 in total requests for annual community grants, while the City has $90,500 budgeted for this year. The Council chose to prioritize funding efforts that are focused on Herriman directly. After a discussion, the Council chose to award the $90,500 to the Friends of Herriman for their parks, trails, arts, and culture efforts.

City code recodification

A complete recodification replaces the Herriman City Code with a streamlined ordinance book. The action renumbers titles and chapters, removes outdated cross-references, and incorporates all legislation adopted through April 2025, providing a clearer legal framework for residents, developers, and staff. Future amendments will now follow a consistent structure, reducing administrative time and public confusion.

Herriman Boulevard right-of-way purchase

Using funds to be reimbursed by Salt Lake County, the City will pay Olympia Ranch, LLC $2,007,500 for property needed to extend Herriman Boulevard westward from 7800 West toward Bacchus Highway in the future. The purchase is for half the road width and the developer will donate the other half. 

Panorama development property exchange

The Council approved a land swap that realigns a previously donated six-acre water facility parcel to match the developer’s updated subdivision layout. Herriman deeds 0.45 acres to South Bench Investments, receives 0.38 acres in return, and temporarily transfers 0.15 acres to Panorama to finish a public road that will ultimately revert to the City. The exchange ensures uninterrupted water-system plans and neighborhood road connectivity at no net cost. 

Safe Routes to School grant application

The City will seek approximately $560,000 from UDOT to add a raised median refuge, rectangular rapid-flashing beacons, and a short sidewalk link near Silver Crest Elementary. If awarded, the City’s $39,600 match would be budgeted in fiscal year 2027. Construction could improve a long-standing pedestrian safety concern near the elementary school, library, and recreation center.

Work Meeting

Pavement Preservation Program update

Five years of targeted slurry seal, overlay, and reconstruction work have raised the City-wide Pavement Condition Index from 69.8 to 74. Roads rated “good” now make up 72 percent of the network, while “poor/very poor” segments have fallen below 2 percent. Council members and staff emphasized that sustaining current funding levels—while the City is still relatively young—helps keep good roads in good condition, protecting both budgets and driving surfaces over time. Roads already in poor condition remain scheduled for more extensive resurfacing or reconstruction, although securing the necessary funding can take time. 

Quarterly Capital Project Report

City staff members summarized an overview of a report for more than 25 active projects. Most weren't discussed in the meeting, but the report can be found here.

Trans-Jordan Cities landfill buy-in discussion

Management outlined a proposal to join Trans-Jordan Cities (a group of nearby regional cities with a combined agreement for landfill access) for $5.52 million. The buy-in fee would be payable through a combination of four $100,000 cash installments and continued non-member tipping fees that would retire the balance within 14 years. Benefits include guaranteed landfill access for roughly a century and a voting seat on the eight-member board. The Council will vote on the proposal in a later meeting.

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