September 24, 2025

Voting

• 4-0 approving the Consent Agenda, which included the following:
• Accounting of recently approved change orders
• Salt Lake County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan, Volume 1 and Volume 2, including the Herriman City Annex
• City Council meeting minutes for August 13, August 26, August 27, and September 16
• 4-0 approving a land purchase agreement with Olympia Ranch, LLC for 7.535 acres of road right-of-way for future U‑111 and Herriman Boulevard
• 4-0 denying a request to release City interest in a property at approximately 12225 S. Herriman Main Street

General Meeting

2025 water use update

Staff reported trends in citywide and residential water use since 2022, noting higher summer demands in 2024-2025 and the influence of hotter, drier weather in 2025. Water Efficiency Standards adopted in 2020 led to a significant reduction of outdoor use on new lots compared to traditional landscaping. The Parks Department applied conservation best practices several years ago but still saw higher irrigation needs in 2025 due to the weather. The Council and staff talked about partnering with Jordan Valley Water to help the public understand the need for better watering practices and not to overuse water (regardless of drought conditions). The City is continually exploring ways to reduce usage per acre while maintaining high-quality, usable park spaces.

Herriman Boulevard/U‑111 right‑of‑way purchase

The purchase will utilize $2.64 million of Salt Lake County grant funds to acquire property for the extension and expansion of 12600 South/Herriman Blvd. near 6400 West. Another property, located further west, will be donated by a landowner/developer for future road right-of-way purposes.

City Council comments

• Councilmember Hodges commended City staff for the recent Inflatable Dash event and the accompanying social media video.

City Council board and committee reports

• Councilmember Hodges, representing the Jordan Basin Improvement District board, stated that the board had recently held a meeting to discuss a future facility expansion to meet sewer needs. This plan has been preceded by visits to similar sites to ensure the district is using the most efficient technology available.
• Councilmember Hodges, representing the South Valley Chamber of Commerce board, noted upcoming regional events and site tours.
• Councilmember Ohrn, representing the Wasatch Front Waste and Recycling District board, noted that the board is heading into budget season and discussed discontinuing the trailer rental program as a cost-saving measure (partly due to additional insurance costs of around $500k per year).
• Councilmember Ohrn, representing the Trans-Jordan Cities board, reported on a recent discussion about the future of glass recycling and the need for safe disposal of batteries at the landfill (there's an average of two fires per week at the landfill caused by improper battery disposal. She also noted the new transfer station in Sandy will open to the public on October 1.
• Mayor Palmer noted a recent educational conference on water-related topics that he attended, organized by several regional water conservancy districts.

Work Meeting

Herriman Main St. & Herriman Rose Blvd., Safe Routes to School grant

UDOT selected the project for funding to improve the Herriman Main Street/Herriman Rose Boulevard intersection for pedestrian safety. The scope includes a raised median refuge, rectangular rapid‑flashing beacons, median modifications to calm turning, and a short sidewalk connection. The estimated cost is about $602,000 with a 6.7% City match (about $41,000). Following the discussion, the City will re-engage with the neighborhood to gather feedback on the idea.

National Guard property purchase request

Herriman City receives federal funds earmarked for the purchase of property near Camp Williams to help create a land buffer around the military base, preserving its mission from encroaching development. In this discussion, the Council reviewed a request from the Utah Army National Guard to use some of those funds to purchase some land in Eagle Mountain near the base. At the moment, there are no available landowners willing to sell land in Herriman boundaries, so the Council tentatively agreed to use those funds to purchase easements on the 90-acre parcel.

Video

• Work meeting
• General meeting