On the agenda: Millcreek meeting — automated license plate (Sep 14)

1. City Council Meeting (PDF)
Millcreek City Council Meeting Agenda

Public Notice is hereby given that the City Council of Millcreek will convene in a public
work meeting and a regular meeting on Monday, 14 September 2026 at City Hall, 1330 E.
Chambers Avenue, Millcreek, Utah 84106, commencing at 5:30 p.m. for the work meeting
and 7:00 p.m. for the regular meeting.

5:30 p.m. – WORK MEETING:
1. Central Wasatch National Conservation and Recreation Area Act Discussion;
Lindsey Nielsen, Central Wasatch Commission Executive Director
2.

Planning Matter First Reading:

a. ZM-26-014, Rezone Request from R-1-8 and R-2-8 to R-1-5 and R-2-6.5 at 3496 &
3500 S 1300 E by Brad Reynolds Construction; Brad Sanderson, Planner
3.

Staff Reports

4.

Discussion of Agenda Items, Correspondence, and/or Future Agenda Items

7:00 p.m. - REGULAR MEETING:
1. Welcome, Introduction and Preliminary Matters
1.1

Pledge of Allegiance

1.2

Millcreek Youth Council Oaths of Office

1.3 Constitution Week Proclamation
1.4 Public Comment
Audience members may bring any item to the Council's attention. Comments are subject
to the Public Comment and Policy set forth below. State Law prohibits the Council from
acting on items that do not appear on the agenda.

2. Business Matters
2.1 Discussion and Consideration of Ordinance 26-63, Amending Section 11.20.030 of
the Millcreek Code of Ordinances Entitled “Regulation of Parking” to Authorize the City
Engineer to Regulate Parking, Traffic Control Devices, and Parking Restrictions Within
the City

3. Reports
3.1 Mayor’s Report
3.2 City Council Member Reports

3. Reports
3.1 Mayor’s Report
3.2 City Council Member Reports
3.3 Staff Reports

4. Consent Agenda
4.1 Approval of August 24, 2026 Work Meeting and Regular Meeting Minutes

5. New Items for Subsequent Consideration

6. Calendar of Upcoming Meetings
•

Planning Commission Mtg., 9/16/26, 5:00 p.m.

•

City Council Mtg. 9/28/26 7:00 p.m.

7. Closed Session (If Needed)
The Council may convene in a closed session to discuss items as provided by Utah Code
Ann. §52-4-205.

8. Adjournment

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Millcreek will make reasonable
accommodation for participation in the meeting. Individuals may request assistance by
contacting the ADA Coordinator, 801-214-2751 or [email protected], at least 48
hours in advance of the meeting.
Public Comment Policy and Procedure: The purpose of public comment is to allow
citizens to address items on the agenda. Citizens requesting to address the Council may
be asked to complete a written comment form and present it to the City Recorder. In
general, the Chair will allow an individual two minutes to address the Council. A
spokesperson, recognized as representing a group in attendance, may be allowed up to
five minutes. At the conclusion of the citizen comment time, the Chair may direct staff to
assist the citizen on the issue presented; direct the citizen to the proper administrative
department(s); or take no action. This policy also applies to all public hearings. Citizens
may also submit written requests (outlining their issue) for an item to be considered at a
future council meeting. The Chair may place the item on the agenda under citizen
comments; direct staff to assist the citizen; direct the citizen to the proper administrative
departments; or take no action. Public comment can be submitted via the City’s website
at: https://www.millcreekut.gov/FormCenter/Contact-Us-5/Public-Comments-61.
The meetings will be live streamed via the City’s website at:
https://www.millcreekut.gov/373/Meeting-Live-Stream. The Council may convene in an
electronic meeting. Council members may participate from remote locations and may be
connected to the electronic meeting by GoToMeeting, Zoom, or telephonic
communications. The anchor location will be City Hall.
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MILLCREEK HEREBY CERTIFIES THAT A COPY OF THE FOREGOING NOTICE WAS
EMAILED OR POSTED TO:

connected to the electronic meeting by GoToMeeting, Zoom, or telephonic
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MILLCREEK HEREBY CERTIFIES THAT A COPY OF THE FOREGOING NOTICE WAS
EMAILED OR POSTED TO:
City Hall

City Website

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Those Listed on the Agenda

https://www.millcreekut.gov/

https://www.utah.gov/pmn
DATE: September 9, 2026

RECORDER: Elyse Sullivan

Agenda items may be moved in order, sequence, and time to meet the needs of the
Council.
Documents:
CC 9-14-26 AGENDA.PDF
WORK MTG ITEM 1 _ CWNCRA.PDF
WORK MTG ITEM 2 _ ZM-26-014 CC STAFF REPORT.PDF
ITEM 1.3 _ CONSTITUTION WEEK PROCLAMATION.PDF
ITEM 2.1 _ ORDINANCE 26-63 AMENDING SECTION 11.20.030.PDF
ITEM 4.1 _ CC 8-24-26 DRAFT MINUTES.PDF

Millcreek City Council
Meeting Agenda
Public Notice is hereby given that the City Council of Millcreek will convene in a public work meeting and a
regular meeting on Monday, 14 September 2026 at City Hall, 1330 E. Chambers Avenue, Millcreek, Utah 84106,
commencing at 5:30 p.m. for the work meeting and 7:00 p.m. for the regular meeting.
5:30 p.m. – WORK MEETING:
1. Central Wasatch National Conservation and Recreation Area Act Discussion; Lindsey Nielsen, Central
Wasatch Commission Executive Director
2. Planning Matter First Reading:
a. ZM-26-014, Rezone Request from R-1-8 and R-2-8 to R-1-5 and R-2-6.5 at 3496 & 3500 S 1300 E by
Brad Reynolds Construction; Brad Sanderson, Planner
3. Staff Reports
4. Discussion of Agenda Items, Correspondence, and/or Future Agenda Items
7:00 p.m. - REGULAR MEETING:
1. Welcome, Introduction and Preliminary Matters
1.1 Pledge of Allegiance
1.2 Millcreek Youth Council Oaths of Office
1.3 Constitution Week Proclamation
1.4 Public Comment
Audience members may bring any item to the Council's attention. Comments are subject to the
Public Comment and Policy set forth below. State Law prohibits the Council from acting on items
that do not appear on the agenda.
2. Business Matters
2.1 Discussion and Consideration of Ordinance 26-63, Amending Section 11.20.030 of the
Millcreek Code of Ordinances Entitled “Regulation of Parking” to Authorize the City Engineer
to Regulate Parking, Traffic Control Devices, and Parking Restrictions Within the City
3. Reports
3.1 Mayor’s Report
3.2 City Council Member Reports
3.3 Staff Reports
4. Consent Agenda
4.1 Approval of August 24, 2026 Work Meeting and Regular Meeting Minutes
5. New Items for Subsequent Consideration
6. Calendar of Upcoming Meetings
 Planning Commission Mtg., 9/16/26, 5:00 p.m.
 City Council Mtg. 9/28/26 7:00 p.m.
7. Closed Session (If Needed)
The Council may convene in a closed session to discuss items as provided by Utah Code Ann. §52-4-205.

8. Adjournment

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Millcreek will make reasonable accommodation for
participation in the meeting. Individuals may request assistance by contacting the ADA Coordinator, 801-214-2751
or [email protected], at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting.
Public Comment Policy and Procedure: The purpose of public comment is to allow citizens to address items on the
agenda. Citizens requesting to address the Council may be asked to complete a written comment form and present
it to the City Recorder. In general, the Chair will allow an individual two minutes to address the Council. A
spokesperson, recognized as representing a group in attendance, may be allowed up to five minutes. At the
conclusion of the citizen comment time, the Chair may direct staff to assist the citizen on the issue presented;
direct the citizen to the proper administrative department(s); or take no action. This policy also applies to all public
hearings. Citizens may also submit written requests (outlining their issue) for an item to be considered at a future
council meeting. The Chair may place the item on the agenda under citizen comments; direct staff to assist the
citizen; direct the citizen to the proper administrative departments; or take no action. Public comment can be
submitted via the City’s website at: https://www.millcreekut.gov/FormCenter/Contact-Us-5/Public-Comments-61.
The meetings will be live streamed via the City’s website at: https://www.millcreekut.gov/373/Meeting-LiveStream. The Council may convene in an electronic meeting. Council members may participate from remote
locations and may be connected to the electronic meeting by GoToMeeting, Zoom, or telephonic communications.
The anchor location will be City Hall.
THE UNDERSIGNED DULY APPOINTED RECORDER FOR THE MUNICIPALITY OF MILLCREEK HEREBY CERTIFIES THAT A
COPY OF THE FOREGOING NOTICE WAS EMAILED OR POSTED TO:
City Hall
City Website
Utah Public Notice Website
Those Listed on the Agenda
https://www.millcreekut.gov/
https://www.utah.gov/pmn
DATE: September 9, 2026
RECORDER: Elyse Sullivan
Agenda items may be moved in order, sequence, and time to meet the needs of the Council.

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The Central Wasatch National Conservation and Recreation Area Act:
What Is It, What Would It Do, and Why Is It Needed?
Introduction
The Central Wasatch National Conservation and Recreation Area Act (CWNCRA) is a piece of federal
legislation codifying essential components of the Mountain Accord Charter. After the Charter was signed
in 2015, the first version of the CWNCRA was drafted and Congressman Jason Chaffetz ran the bill in 2016,
but time ran out in the legislative session before it could advance past the House Natural Resources
Committee. The Central Wasatch Commission was formally established in 2017 to continue working on
the bill and carry out what was agreed to in the Charter. Updates to the bill with public input continued
through October 2020, which is the most recent version of the bill.
The CWNCRA seeks to permanently protect the vitally important watershed from sources of degradation
while providing a variety of quality recreation opportunities amid immense population growth and
increased national and international demand by doing the following:
•
Establishing a
National
Conservation and
Recreation Area
(NCRA) on existing
Forest Service
(federal) land (shown
in light blue on the
map).
•
Establishing a
new Wilderness Area
(in purple) and
expanding existing
Wilderness Areas
(dark blue).
•
Establishing the
White Pine
Watershed
Protection Area
(teal).
The establishment of
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canyons area. Although the affected areas are entirely owned 1 and managed 2 by the Forest Service with
some degree of protection and limitations on its use already, Forest Service lands are typically managed to
promote a variety of uses and values, including extractive and consumptive use, and impairing the land’s
productivity is to be avoided, which leaves them vulnerable to threats of development. Numerous
proposals for large-scale land development and water use in 2011 and 2012 prompted the Mountain
Accord process (and, thereby, the CWNCRA) to develop an integrated, comprehensive, and landscapescale framework for the future of the Central Wasatch Mountains. The most prominent development
proposal was an attempt to force the sale of Forest Service land, without public input or knowledge, to a
ski company to build a gondola connecting Big Cottonwood Canyon with the Wasatch Back. The bill was
also an effort to protect public lands from hostile administrative changes, and these threats continue to
rear their heads today: recent congressional efforts to force the sale of 2-3 million acres of public lands,
potentially including about 29,000 acres of Forest Service land in the Central Wasatch, and the proposed
rescission of the Roadless Rule by executive order, directly threaten the natural beauty of and public
access to the land and continued health of the watershed in this sensitive and critical area. The
designations in the CWNCRA would make the affected lands ineligible for sale, which would protect them
from development, preserve recreational access for future generations, and ensure permanent protection
of the watershed that sustains life in the Salt Lake Valley and surrounding areas.
Each type of designation (NCRA, Wilderness Area, Watershed Protection Area) has its own implications
and impacts. The Forest Service currently owns and manages all of the land that would be affected by the
bill, and the bill would not change that. It would only change the ways in which they manage the land,
depending on the designation. The impacts and implications of each type of designation are outlined in
the sections below.

Establishment of a National Conservation and Recreation Area
While some land would be designated as Wilderness or a special Watershed Protection Area, most of the
land affected by the bill would be designated as a National Conservation and Recreation Area (NCRA), a
novel designation with elements of a National Conservation Area and elements of a National Recreation
Area. The following sections discuss the provisions and implications of this designation.
a) Affected Land
The CWNCRA affects only Forest Service (federally-owned) land. The light blue shaded sections of the map
above show the land that would be designated as a National Conservation and Recreation Area. The
current landscape of the Central Wasatch Mountains is a patchwork of public and private ownership, and

1

Only existing Forest Service land, and no other land, would be impacted by the bill, as outlined in lines 77-79 and
448-451 of the most recent (10/27/2020) draft of the bill.
2
The 2003 Forest Plan (Central Wasatch Management Area, Chapter 4, pages 152-164) governs the Forest Service’s
current management of the proposed CWNCRA land.
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while the map shows the general areas that would be affected by the bill, there are pieces of non-federal
(private, county, or municipal) land within the shaded area that would not be subject to the CWNCRA.
Since the bill affects only federal land, private landowners who own property within the CWNCRA
boundaries would continue to have the same access to their property, and ownership of their land or
property would not change in any way. The bill explicitly prohibits the condemnation and forced sale of
privately owned land and does not allow any government to acquire land within the area through any
means other than exchange, donation, or purchase from a willing seller. It does not require private
property owners to allow public or government access to their property, nor does it modify any existing
law respecting public access to or use of private land.
The four ski resorts that operate in the Cottonwood Canyons on Forest Service land by a Special Use
Permit (SUP) issued by the Forest Service would continue to operate with no changes to their SUP. The
land within the SUP is exempt from CWNCRA designation, and ski resort operations would not need to
change based on the designation of the surrounding areas. The bill would, however, prohibit ski areas
from expanding beyond their existing operating footprint.
The NCRA designation creates no protective perimeter or buffer zone around its perimeter, so activities or
use outside or near the designated area would not be impacted.
b) Management Plan
The bill requires that the existing 2003 Forest Plan, which guides all natural resource management
activities for the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache (UWC) National Forest (i.e. setting desired conditions, objectives,
standards, and guidelines for multiple uses such as recreation, timber, wildlife habitat, and watershed
protection) would be amended within 3 years to include a new Management Plan specific to the newly
NCRA-designated land. The Management Plan would be developed by the Forest Service (the UintaWasatch-Cache National Forest and the Salt Lake Ranger District) in consultation with appropriate state,
tribal, and local governments, landowners within or adjacent to the Area, other key stakeholders such as
ski resorts, and the public.
As dictated by the bill, an updated Management Plan would include standards and guidelines to protect
water quality, protect environmentally sensitive areas, provide for restoration and adaptive management
of natural resources, promote public safety (including through avalanche control), and facilitate yearround outdoor recreation. These standards and guidelines would be developed within the context of
current levels of use, while the 2003 Forest Plan still in effect today was developed with year-2000
visitation levels. This would translate to increased resources to manage the area.
c) Limitation of Certain Uses and Activities
To protect against development and preserve the character of the Area, the CWNCRA would prohibit
three key activities:
Use of motorized and mechanized transport. Motorized vehicles and mechanized transport within the
Area would be allowed but limited, permitted only on roads, trails, and areas designated for such use by
the Management Plan, and as necessary for the administration of the NCRA or in responding to an
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emergency (see Public Safety section below for more on exceptions). This means that mechanized
recreation like mountain biking would be allowed within the parameters of the new management plan.
Construction of new roads. While maintenance and reconstruction of existing roads would be permitted,
construction of new roads within the Area would be prohibited except as necessary for administration of
the Area or in responding to an emergency. This would protect the Area against disturbances (visual, soil,
watershed, wildlife, vegetation) and against the potential rescission of the Roadless Rule, which is being
pursued by the current administration. A lack of roads inherently protects against additional
encroachment into wild and sensitive areas.
Ski area expansion. The Act would prohibit ski area expansion beyond its existing footprint. Having
abundant access to both developed and undeveloped (dispersed) recreation sites is an essential attribute
that attracts visitors to the Central Wasatch. The land that the ski areas occupy is owned by the Forest
Service and operated by the resorts through a Special Use Permit granted by the Forest Service, but the
bill would not affect or limit ski area management, including the potential construction of additional lifts,
within their permitted boundaries.
d) Public Safety
While the CWNCRA prohibits most motorized transport and mechanized equipment, it specifically allows
for their use for the purpose of wildland fire operations and fuels reduction activities. The bill does not
prohibit or limit vegetation management projects, including fuels reduction activities within the area,
though the protocol may be different. Emergency response to wildfire and other emergencies would not
be impacted.
The CWNCRA does not affect UDOT’s safety improvement activities, including avalanche mitigation work,
or prevent installation of, access to, or maintenance of avalanche control devices.
e) Facilities
The CWNCRA does not affect access to, or operation or maintenance of, existing facilities (water resource
systems, flood control systems, electric energy systems, telecommunications systems, pipelines, parking
areas, trailheads, and restrooms) located within the area. It would not prohibit the construction of new
facilities or expansion of existing facilities but would require authorization by the Secretary of Agriculture
(as advised by the Forest Service 3) in accordance with the CWNCRA, the Management Plan, and
applicable law.
f)

Transportation

The bill was specifically designed not to interfere with existing transportation rules. The exception to this
is that the construction of new roads within the area would be prohibited, which preserves the existing
character of the area by limiting additional noise, disturbance, and development.

3

The US Forest Service is a division of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), and the Forest Service is
the executing agent of Secretary of Agriculture. The Salt Lake Ranger District advises and acts under the authority of
the Secretary of Agriculture, and the bill would not change that.

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Transportation improvements and associated public amenities, such as roadway improvements, public
transportation, mountain transportation systems, transit stops, stations, trails, trailheads, bike lanes,
restrooms, and pedestrian infrastructure are expressly allowed under the bill for the purposes of
facilitating year-round and varied recreation opportunities and improved access. These improvements and
amenities would be governed by the Management Plan.
The bill would not alter transportation corridors (SR 210 and SR 190), prevent adjustments to them in
accordance with the purposes of conservation and recreation access and NEPA, diminish or otherwise
affect easements or rights-of-way or property rights held by UDOT, add to UDOT’s permitting process for
maintenance or improvement of transportation facilities, affect existing or future appropriations to UDOT,
or limit UDOT’s avalanche control, maintenance, and safety improvement activities.

Establishment of Additional Wilderness
The Wilderness Act of 1964 defines wilderness in the following way:
A wilderness, in contrast with those areas where man and his works dominate the landscape, is
hereby recognized as an area where the earth and its community of life are untrammeled by man,
where man himself is a visitor who does not remain. An area of wilderness is further defined to
mean in this Act an area of undeveloped Federal land retaining its primeval character and
influence, without permanent improvements or human habitation, which is protected and
managed so as to preserve its natural conditions and which (1) generally appears to have been
affected primarily by the forces of nature, with the imprint of man's work substantially
unnoticeable; (2) has outstanding opportunities for solitude or a primitive and unconfined type of
recreation; (3) has at least five thousand acres of land or is of sufficient size as to make practicable
its preservation and use in an unimpaired condition; and (4) may also contain ecological,
geological, or other features of scientific, educational, scenic, or historical value.
The Central Wasatch is currently home to three Wilderness Areas: The Mount Olympus Wilderness, the
Twin Peaks Wilderness, and the Lone Peak Wilderness (all shown in green on the map). While most of the
land affected by this bill would be designated a National Conservation and Recreation Area, there are
some particularly sensitive and pristine areas that would be designated as Wilderness, which is the
strongest protection that can be placed on public lands, giving them an undisturbed quality that promotes
reflection, solitude, connection with nature, and primitive recreation.
Each of the existing Wilderness Areas would have a new section of land incorporated (dark blue areas on
the map), and a new Mount Aire/Grandeur Peak Wilderness Area would be established (purple area on
the map), adding approximately 8,000 acres of new Wilderness to the tri-canyon area. As originally
drafted, the bill would also have made small adjustments to existing Wilderness Areas to allow for the
alignment of the multi-use Bonneville Shoreline Trail. However, this has since been achieved by the 2022
Bonneville Shoreline Trail Advancement Act.

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The biggest impact a Wilderness designation has on recreation opportunities is that it bars motorized or
mechanized implements, which include drones, bicycles, and anything with wheels. This means that,
while activities like hunting would still be allowed, there would be changes to how it must be done, such
as packing game out on foot without the use of a cart. Drones would not be permitted for scouting or
filming. Mountain biking would also not be permitted in Wilderness areas but would continue to be
permitted within the National Conservation and Recreation Area. To understand what types of activities
are allowed and restricted in designated Wilderness areas, please see the table beginning on page 7.

Establishment of the White Pine Watershed Protection Area
The purposes of the White Pine Watershed Protection Area are to a) ensure the protection and
preservation of the outstanding water quality, scenery, and fish and wildlife habitat of the area; and b)
provide for the conservation of the recreation, historic, scientific, and cultural resources within the area.
The only authorized uses of the land in the area are those that further the above-outlined purposes. The
Watershed Protection Area would function similarly to Wilderness, but the land was not suitable for
Wilderness designation due to an existing water treatment facility and existing permits for heliskiing.
Because the bill does not usurp any existing permits or rights, and because current activities and
conditions on the otherwise pristine land make it unsuitable for a Wilderness designation, a special
Watershed Protection Area was devised to preserve existing rights and activities while also preserving the
untamed character of the land.
a) Affected Land
The proposed White Pine Watershed Protection Area is an 1,800 -acre area that abuts the Lone Peak
Wilderness Area directly to the east (shown in teal in the map above). As discussed above, this bill has no
effect on non-federal land. The ownership, management, use, or improvement of non-federal land or
interests in land, including water rights, would not be affected, and existing laws and regulations regarding
private property would govern.
b) Motorized Access
Similar to a Wilderness area, motor vehicles and mechanical transport would be prohibited except for
administrative purposes and responding to emergencies. Motorized access by local municipalities, water
districts, water systems, and public and private utilities for the purposes of maintaining and protecting
water resources would not be limited. But unlike a Wilderness Area, heliskiing is permitted due an existing
heliskiing permit for the area.
c) Facilities
Permanent structures may not be constructed or installed in the Watershed Protection Area, though
existing structures can be modified or reconstructed if authorized by the Secretary.

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What Activities Are Permitted on Lands with Different Designations?
The following quick guide outlines what activities are generally permitted or possible on public lands under each of the designations in
the bill and under current conditions. See the full bill and footnotes for more details.

Activity
✓ = Permitted
✗= Prohibited
Financial and Extractive
Forced sale/disposal of federal land
New mining/mineral claims
Existing mining/mineral claim activity
Commercial timber harvesting
Facilities and Development
Construction of new roads
Construction of new facilities
Expansion of existing facilities
Maintenance of existing facilities
Recreation
Mountain biking
Heliskiing
Hunting and fishing
Camping
Horseback riding
Public Safety / Stewardship
Prescribed fire
Emergency fire operations
Avalanche mitigation

UWC
National
Forest
(current)*

National
Conservation
& Recreation
Area

Watershed
Protection
Area

Wilderness
Area

✓4
✓
✓

✗
✗
✓

✗
✗

✗
✗

✓7
✓
✓
✓

✗8
✓
✓
✓

✗
✗
✗
✓

✗
✗
✗
✗

✓
✓
✓
✓
✓

✓
✓
✓
✓
✓

✗
✓

✗9
✗

✓
✓
✓

✓
✓
✓

N/A 6

✗

✓
✓
✓

✓5

✓ 10

✓ 11
✓

12

✗

✓
✓
✓

4

Without CWNCRA protection, Congress could force the sale of public lands in the tri-canyons.
Must be done in a manner compatible with wilderness character and restored upon completion.
6
The 2003 Forest Plan states that there are no suitable lands for timber harvest within the Central Wasatch.
7
Without CWNCRA protection, the rescission of the 2001 Roadless Rule would allow new roads to be built.
8
Exceptions for the administration of the area and responding to emergencies.
9
Exception for motorized wheelchairs.
10
Motorized or mechanized transport, including game carts and ATVs, would not be permitted. State laws and permitting
requirements would be the same.
11
Permitted for fuels reduction purposes, but not for individual species or vegetation types or other single resource benefits. No
mechanized fuels reduction.
12
As allowed under applicable Wilderness law.
5

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Financial Effects of the CWNCRA
The CWNCRA would receive annual federal appropriations through the US Forest Service. The funding
amount has not been determined.
Why Do We Need the CWNCRA?
What does the CWNCRA accomplish that could not be accomplished by other means?
First and foremost, it would place permanent protections on the land in the Central Wasatch that could
not be undone by any action other than an act of Congress, which differentiates it from a National
Monument. Although passing a bill is difficult and resource intensive, it’s even more difficult to undo,
making it the most effective choice to ensure the long-term protection of the region’s drinking water,
recreation access, and scenic and cultural value for generations to come. It would permanently protect
the area from construction of new roads, sale to private hands, and most development. These threats
continue to loom over the mountains today.
Second, it would mandate an update to the 2003 Forest Plan within 3 years of the signing of the bill.
Typically, Forest Plans are updated every 10-15 years, but there are many plans older than that of the
Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest (UWC) that are still awaiting an update, and there is no current
estimate for when that might occur for the UWC. Given the explosive growth of the area over the last two
decades, an update to the plan would significantly help manage the increased demand through a reevaluation of the area’s needs and increased funding.
The CWNCRA designation would protect the natural environment that provides the incredible recreation
access that locals and tourists enjoy, which directly supports the regional and state economy. By
concentrating and limiting development, recreation access is preserved for both backcountry and ski
resort users and the impact on the environment is contained to smaller areas. Stewarding a major
metropolitan area that is directly supported by the sensitive headwaters in the Central Wasatch
Mountains, whose wide variety of excellent recreation opportunities attract over 3 million visitors
annually and generates billions of dollars annually, takes active and careful balancing. The CWNCRA aims
to promote that balance.

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Types of Federal Land Designations
For a more thorough analysis and comparison of NCAs, NRAs, and the NCRA, see this research paper.
For more information about federal land designations, see here.

Designation

Purpose

Process

National
Forest

Provide a variety of
uses and values,
including
consumptive use,
recreation, habitat,
and wilderness –
without impairing
the land’s
productivity.
Preserve,
unimpaired, natural
and cultural
resources and
values for
enjoyment,
education, and
inspiration for
current and future
generations.
Protect sites with
natural areas and
areas of cultural,
historical, and
archaeological
significance.

Designated by
Congress,
President, or
Secretary of
Agriculture
(Organic
Administration
Act of 1897)

Primarily recreation
access and
balancing tourism
with land
protection.

National
Park

National
Monument

National
Recreation
Area (NRA)

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Administering
Entity
Forest Service

Example

Permanence

UintaWasatchCache
National
Forest

Permanent. Can be
designated (or undone)
with an act of Congress,
or can be
administratively
exchanged.

Designated by
Congress

National Park
Service

Zion
National
Park

Permanent. Can only be
designated (or undone)
with an act of Congress.

Designated by
President or
Congress
(Antiquities Act
of 1906).

Bureau of Land
Management,
Forest Service,
National Park
Service, Fish
and Wildlife
Service, or
others.

Bears Ears,
Grand
StaircaseEscalante

Designated by
Congress.

National Park
Service, Forest
Service, Bureau
of Land
Management

Sawtooth
NRA

Not necessarily
permanent. Subject to
administrative decisions.
(Bears Ears was
established under
President Obama in
2016, reduced by 85%
under President Trump in
2017, restored by
President Biden in 2021,
and reduced by 90% by
President Trump in
2026.)
Permanent. Can only be
designated (or undone)
with an act of Congress.

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Designation

Purpose

National
Protect natural
Conservation resources, cultural
Area (NCA)
landscapes, and
historical sites. Offer
ecological, cultural,
or scenic value.
National
Novel designation
Conservation designed to address
and
the complex mix of
Recreation
recreation,
Area (NCRA) watershed
management,
ecosystem health,
and transportation
infrastructure, and
jurisdictional
complexity.
Wilderness
Protect
Area
opportunities for
solitude or primitive
recreation,
preserving land
undisturbed and
unshaped by human
activity.

Process

Administering
Entity
Bureau of Land
Management

Example

Permanence

Red Cliffs
NCA

Permanent. Can only be
designated (or undone)
with an act of Congress.

Designated by
Congress.

Forest Service

N/A (novel
Permanent. Can only be
designation) designated (or undone)
with an act of Congress.

Designated by
Congress using
the Wilderness
Act of 1964.

National Park
Service, Forest
Service, Fish
and Wildlife
Service, Bureau
of Land
Management

Mt.
Olympus
Wilderness
Area

Designated by
Congress.

Permanent. Can only be
designated (or undone)
with an act of Congress.

Further Reading

Central Wasatch National Conservation and Recreation Area Act (October 2020 draft)
Uinta-Wasatch-Cache Forest Plan
Wilderness One-Pager
Assessing Federal Designation Pathways for Utah’s Central Wasatch Mountains: Reflections on
Mountain Accord’s Vision and Lessons from Sawtooth and Santo Monica Mountains National
Recreation Areas
Federal Land Designations: A Brief Guide

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H.R. ____
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
XXX, 2021
Rep. introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
Committee on Natural Resources

A BILL

To create new lands designations, a new land management plan
for those designations for lands in Utah, and for other
purposes.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives

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of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

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SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS.

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(a) SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the “Central

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Wasatch National Conservation and Recreation Area

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Act”.
(b) TABLE OF CONTENTS.—The table of contents of

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this Act is as follows:

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Sec. 1. Short Title; Table of Contents.

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Sec. 2. Definitions.

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Sec. 3. Central Wasatch National Conservation and Recreation Area.

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Sec. 4. Wilderness.

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Sec. 5. White Pine Watershed Protection Area.

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Sec. 6. General Provisions.

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Sec. 7. Authorization for Appropriations.

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SECTION 2. DEFINITIONS.

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(a) DEFINITIONS.—In this Act:

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(1) CONSERVATION AND RECREATION AREA.—

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The term “Conservation and Recreation Area” means

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the Central Wasatch National Conservation and

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Recreation Area established by section 3(a).

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(2) CONSERVATION AND RECREATION AREA

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MAP.—The term “Conservation and Recreation Area

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map” means the map entitled “Proposed Central

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Wasatch National Conservation and Recreation Area

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Map” and dated ___, 20__.

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(3) FACILITY.—The term “Facility” includes

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systems for water resources, flood control, electric

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energy, telecommunications, pipelines, and

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recreation, including parking areas, trailheads, and

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restrooms.

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(4) FOREST PLAN.—The term “forest plan” means

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the Revised Forest Plan: Wasatch-Cache National

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Forest, dated February 2003, as amended.

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(5) MANAGEMENT PLAN.—The term

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“management plan” means the management plan for

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the Central Wasatch National Conservation and

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Recreation Area developed under section 3(d).

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(6) MOUNTAIN ACCORD.—The term “Mountain

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Accord” means the Mountain Accord agreement

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dated July 13, 2015.

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(7) MOUNTAIN TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM.—A

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public transportation system used for the purpose of
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transporting people year-round between developed

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destinations.

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(8) NATIONAL FOREST SYSTEM.—The term

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“National Forest System” has the meaning given that

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term in section 11(a) of the Forest and Rangeland

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Renewable Resources Planning Act of 1974 (16

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U.S.C. 1609(a)).

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(9) SECRETARY.—The term “Secretary” means the
Secretary of Agriculture.

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(10) SKI AREA.—The term “ski area” means

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downhill ski area operating under a special use

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permit.

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(11) SKI LIFT. —The term “ski lift” means

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motorized systems in a permitted ski area used for the

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purpose of transporting skiers or other recreational

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users.

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(12) WATERSHED PROTECTION AREA.—The term

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“Watershed Protection Area” means the White Pine

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Watershed Protection Area established by section

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5(a).

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(13) STATE.—The term “State” means the State of
Utah.

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SEC. 3. CENTRAL WASATCH NATIONAL

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CONSERVATION AND RECREATION AREA.

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(a) ESTABLISHMENT.—
(1) IN GENERAL.—Subject to valid existing rights,

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there is established the Central Wasatch National

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Conservation and Recreation Area in the State.

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(2) AREA INCLUDED.— The Conservation and

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Recreation Area shall consist of approximately __

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acres of National Forest System land managed by the

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U.S. Forest Service, as generally depicted on the Map.

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(3) AREAS EXCLUDED.—The Conservation and

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Recreation Area established under section 3 shall not

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include non-Federal lands.

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(b) PURPOSES.—The purposes of the Conservation

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and Recreation Area are to—

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(1) conserve and protect the ecological, natural,

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scenic, cultural, historical, geological, and biological

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values of the Conservation and Recreation Area;

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(2) protect, enhance, and restore the water quality

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and watershed resources in the Conservation and

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Recreation Area;

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(3) facilitate a balanced, year-round recreation

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system with a wide variety of opportunities for

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residents and visitors; and

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(4) facilitate and accommodate improved access

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for a growing number of users.

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(c) ADMINISTRATION.—

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(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall administer
the Conservation and Recreation Area—

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(A) in a manner that conserves, protects, and

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enhances the purposes for which the Recreation

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Area is established; and

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(B) in accordance with—

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(i) the laws generally applicable to the

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National Forest System, including the Forest
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and Rangeland Renewable Resources Planning

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Act of 1974 (16 U.S.C. 1600 et seq.);

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(ii) this section; and

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(iii) any other applicable law.

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(2) USES.—

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(A) IN GENERAL.— The Secretary shall allow

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only uses of the Conservation and Recreation Area

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that are consistent with the purposes of the

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Conservation and Recreation Area, as described in

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subsection (b).

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(B) MOTORIZED VEHICLES AND MECHANIZED

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TRANSPORT.—Except as necessary for the

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administration of the Conservation and Recreation

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Area or in responding to an emergency, the use of

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motor vehicles and mechanical transport in the

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Conservation and Recreation Area shall be

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permitted only on roads, trails, and areas

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designated for such use by the management plan.

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(C) NEW ROADS.—
(i) IN GENERAL.—Except as necessary for

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the administration of the Conservation and

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Recreation Area or in responding to an

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emergency, and in accordance with applicable

125

law (including regulations), no new roads shall

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be constructed within the Conservation and

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Recreation Area after the date of enactment of

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this Act.

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(ii) SAVINGS CLAUSE.—Nothing in clause
(i) prohibits the Secretary from authorizing
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maintenance or reconstruction of a road in

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existence on the date of enactment of this Act.

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(D) EXISTING WATER INFRASTRUCTURE.—

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The designation of the Conservation and

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Recreation Area shall not affect the ability of

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authorized users to access, operate, and maintain

137

water infrastructure facilities within the

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Conservation and Recreation Area in accordance

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with applicable authorizations and permits.

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(d) MANAGEMENT PLAN.—
(1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 3 years after the

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date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall

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develop as an amendment to the forest plan a

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comprehensive plan for the long-term protection and

145

management of the Conservation and Recreation

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Area, the Wilderness Areas in Section 4, and the

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White Pine Watershed Protection Area in Section 5.

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(2) REQUIREMENTS.—The management plan shall
include standards and guidelines to—
(A) protect water quality and watershed
resources;
(B) protect environmentally sensitive areas and

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evaluate such areas for special administrative

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designations;

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(C) provide for restoration and adaptive
management of natural resources;
(D) promote public safety, including through
avalanche control; and
(E) facilitate year-round outdoor recreation.
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(3) CONSULTATION.—In developing the

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management plan, the Secretary shall consult with—

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(A) appropriate State, tribal, and local

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governmental entities;

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(B) owners of lands or interests in lands

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within or adjacent to the Conservation and

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Recreation Area; and

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(C) the public.

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(4) INCORPORATION OF PLANS.—In developing

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the management plan, the Secretary may, to the extent

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consistent with this Act, incorporate any provision

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of—

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(A) the forest plan;

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(B) Uinta-Wasatch-Cache Forest Service

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Travel Management Plan;

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(C) the Mountain Accord; or

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(D) local plans.

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(e) ADJACENT MANAGEMENT.—

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(1) IN GENERAL.— Nothing in this subsection

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creates any protective perimeter or buffer zone around

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the Conservation and Recreation Area.

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(2) ACTIVITIES OUTSIDE THE CONSERVATION AND

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RECREATION AREA.— The fact that activity or use on

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land outside the Conservation and Recreation Area

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can be seen or heard within the Conservation and

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Recreation Area shall not preclude the activity or use

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outside the Conservation and Recreation Area.

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(f) WITHDRAWAL.— Subject to valid existing rights,

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all Federal land within the Conservation and Recreation
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Area, including any land or interest in land that is

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acquired by the United States within the Conservation

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and Recreation Area after the enactment of this act, is

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withdrawn from —

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(1) entry, appropriation, or disposal under the
public land laws;
(2) location, entry, and patent under the mining
laws; and
(3) operation of the mineral leasing, mineral

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materials, and geothermal leasing laws.

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(g) ACQUISITION OF LAND.—

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(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary may acquire

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any land or interest in land within the Conservation

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and Recreation Area only through exchange,

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donation, or purchase from a willing seller. The

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Secretary may not acquire any land by

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condemnation.

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(2) INCORPORATION OF ACQUIRED LAND AND

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INTERESTS.— Any land or interest in land that is an

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inholding within or adjacent to the Conservation and

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Recreation Area that is acquired by the United States

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after the date of enactment of this Act shall—

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(A) become part of the Conservation and
Recreation Area; and
(B) be managed in accordance with applicable

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laws, including as provided in this section.

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(h) AVALANCHE CONTROL.—The Secretary may

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allow installation of, access to, and maintenance of

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avalanche control devices, excluding ski lifts, within the
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Conservation and Recreation Area to protect public

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health and property in accordance with the management

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plan and applicable law (including regulations).

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(i) SKI AREAS.—

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(1) IN GENERAL.—Ski area permit boundary

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expansion in the Conservation and Recreation Area

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shall be prohibited.

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(2) EFFECT.—The establishment of the

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Conservation and Recreation Area shall not affect

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the management of National Forest System lands

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within the permitted boundary of a ski area or

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permitted avalanche protection zone.

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(3) SKI LIFTS.—The construction of ski lifts shall

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only be allowed within permitted ski areas.

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(j) WILDLAND FIRE.—Nothing in this section

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prohibits the Secretary, in cooperation with other Federal,

234

State, and local agencies, as appropriate, from conducting

235

wildland fire operations in the Conservation and

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Recreation Area, including operations using aircraft or

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mechanized equipment.

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(k) VEGETATION MANAGEMENT.— Nothing in this

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section prevents the Secretary from conducting

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vegetation management projects, including fuels

241

reduction activities, within the Recreation Area for the

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purposes of improving water quality and reducing risks

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from wildfire.

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(l) TRANSPORTATION.—
(1) GENERAL.—Except as provided in subsection
(c)(2)(C), nothing in this section prohibits
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transportation improvements and associated public

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amenities, including roadway improvements, public

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transportation, mountain transportation systems,

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transit stops, stations, trails, trailheads, bike lanes,

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restrooms, and pedestrian infrastructure within the

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Conservation and Recreation Area in accordance

253

with—

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(A) the management plan;

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(B) applicable law (including regulations);

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and

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(C) the purposes described in subsection (b).

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(2) CORRIDORS.—Transportation corridors shall

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be preserved in accordance with 23 C.F.R. §

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774(11)(i) and 49 U.S.C. § 5323(q) within the

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easements, rights-of-way, and areas of established use

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(including cut and fill slopes) on Little Cottonwood

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Canyon Road (State Road 210) and Big Cottonwood

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Canyon Road (State Road 190).

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(A) ADJUSTMENTS.—Adjustments to the

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corridors may be made through a public

267

engagement process in accordance with the

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National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42

269

U.S.C. §4321 et seq.) if applicable and consistent

270

with the purposes described in subsection (b).

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(B) APPLICATION OF LAW.—Nothing in this

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section shall affect the designation of Federal

273

land within the Conservation and Recreation Area

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for purposes of section 303 of title 49, United

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States Code, and section 138 of title 23, United

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States Code.

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(3) FEDERAL ACTION.—To the extent future

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transportation infrastructure requires federal action,

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the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of

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Transportation shall coordinate actions in the

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Conservation and Recreation Area when fulfilling

282

their obligations under the National Environmental

283

Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. § 4321 et seq.).

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(4) UTAH DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.—
Nothing in this section is intended to—
(A) limit the Utah Department of

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Transportation from providing avalanche control,

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maintenance, and safety improvement activities

289

on current and future transportation facilities;

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(B) diminish or otherwise affect any

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easement, right-of-way (including those

292

established by historic use or construction), or

293

other property rights held by or for the benefit of

294

the Utah Department of Transportation;

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(C) add to the Utah Department of

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Transportation’s permitting process for

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maintenance or improvement of any existing

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transportation facilities; or

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(D) affect existing or future appropriations

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authorized by 23 U.S.C. § 107(d), 204(f), or 317.

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(m) FACILITIES.—

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(1) EXISTING FACILITIES.—Nothing in this

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section affects the operation or maintenance of a
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facility located within the Conservation and

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Recreation Area in existence as of the date of

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enactment of this Act.

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(2) NEW FACILITIES.—The Secretary may

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authorize the expansion of an existing facility or the

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construction of a new facility within the

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Conservation and Recreation Area in accordance

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with—

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(A) this section;

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(B) the management plan;

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(C) applicable law (including regulations);

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and
(D) the purposes described in subsection (b).
(n) EFFECT ON PRIVATE PROPERTY RIGHTS.—
Nothing in this section—
(1) Requires any private property owner to allow

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public access (including Federal, State, or local

321

government access) to private property; or

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(2) Modifies any provision of Federal, State, or

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local law with respect to public access to or use of

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private land.

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(o) AUTHORIZED ACTIVITIES.—

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(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary may allow any

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activities that have been authorized by permit as of

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the date of enactment of this Act to continue within

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the Conservation and Recreation Area, in accordance

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with applicable law (including regulations) and

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subject to such terms and conditions as the Secretary

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may require.
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(2) PERMITTING.—The designation of the

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Conservation and Recreation Area by subsection (a)

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shall not affect the renewal or reissuance of permits

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for the activities covered under subparagraph (1) after

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the date of enactment of this Act.

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SEC. 4. WILDERNESS.

(a) BOUNDARY MODIFICATIONS.—
(1) MOUNT OLYMPUS AND TWIN PEAKS

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WILDERNESS AREAS.—Section 102(a) of the Utah

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Wilderness Act of 1984 (Public Law 98-428; 98 Stat.

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1658; 16 U.S.C. 1132 note) is amended—

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(A) in paragraph (3) by—

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347

(i) striking “sixteen thousand acres” and
inserting “____”; and
(ii) striking “, dated August 1984” and

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inserting “and dated ____, 202_”;

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(B) in paragraph (4) by—

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(i) striking “thirteen thousand one

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hundred acres” and inserting “____”; and

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(ii) striking “, dated June 1984” and

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inserting “and dated ____, 202__”.

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(2) LONE PEAK WILDERNESS.— Section 2(i) of

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the Endangered American Wilderness Act of 1978

356

(P.L. 95-237; 92 Stat. 42; 16 U.S.C. 1132 note) is

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amended by—

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(A) striking “twenty-nine thousand five

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hundred and sixty-seven acres” and inserting

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“____”; and

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(B) inserting “and dated ____, 202__” after

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“on a map entitled ‘Lone Peak Wilderness—

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Proposed’”.

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(b) ESTABLISHMENT OF GRANDEUR PEAK - MOUNT

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AIRE WILDERNESS.— Section 102(a) of the Utah

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Wilderness Act of 1984 (Public Law 98-428; 98 Stat.

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1657; 16 U.S.C. 1132 note) is amended—

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(1) in paragraph 11, by striking “and” at the end;

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(2) in paragraph 12, by striking the period at the

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end and inserting “; and”; and

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(3) by adding at the end the following:

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“(13) certain land in the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache

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National Forest comprising approximately ____

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acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled

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‘Proposed Central Wasatch National Conservation

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and Recreation Area Map’ and dated ____, 202__,

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which shall be known as the Grandeur Peak – Mount

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Aire Wilderness.”

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(c) ADMINISTRATION OF LAND.—Until the date on

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which the management plan takes effect, the Federal land

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excluded from the boundaries of the Mount Olympus,

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Twin Peaks, and Lone Peak Wilderness Areas by this

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section shall be administered in accordance with the

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provisions of the forest plan applicable to the adjacent

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non-wilderness land.

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SEC. 5. WHITE PINE WATERSHED PROTECTION AREA.

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(a) ESTABLISHMENT.—

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(1) IN GENERAL.— Subject to valid existing

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rights, there is established the White Pine Watershed

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Protection Area in the State.

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(2) AREA INCLUDED.—The Watershed Protection

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Area shall be comprised of approximately 1,800

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acres of National Forest System land in the Wasatch-

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Cache National Forest, as generally depicted on the

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Conservation and Recreation Area map as

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”Watershed Protection Area”.

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(b) PURPOSES.—The purposes of the Watershed

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Protection Area are to—

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(1) ensure the protection and preservation of the

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natural values and characteristics of the Watershed

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Protection Area, including outstanding water quality,

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scenery, and fish and wildlife habitat; and

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(2) consistent with paragraph (1), to provide for

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the conservation of the recreation, historic, scientific,

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and cultural resources within the Watershed

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Protection Area.

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(c) ADMINISTRATION.—

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(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall administer

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the Watershed Protection Area in accordance with—

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(A) the laws generally applicable to the

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National Forest System, including the Forest and

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Rangeland Renewable Resources Planning Act

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of 1974 (16 U.S.C. 1600 et seq.);

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(B) this section; and

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(C) any other applicable law.

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(2) AUTHORIZED USES.—The Secretary shall only

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allow uses of the Watershed Protection Area that the

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Secretary determines will further the purposes of the

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Watershed Protection Area, as described in

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subsection (b).

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(3) PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES.— Subject to valid

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existing rights, the following activities shall be

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prohibited on National Forest System land in the

424

Watershed Protection Area—

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(A) the use of motor vehicles and mechanical
transport, except for—

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(i) administrative purposes;

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(ii) responding to an emergency; or

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(iii) the landing of helicopters for

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recreational purposes.

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(B) the construction or installation, after the

432

date of enactment of this Act, of permanent

433

structures; provided that the Secretary may

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authorize the modification or reconstruction of

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permanent structures and facilities located within

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the Watershed Protection Area on the date of

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enactment of this Act;

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(C) the construction of new roads; and

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(D) commercial timber harvesting.

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(4) EXISTING WATER INFRASTRUCTURE.—

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Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit

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motorized access or road maintenance by local

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municipalities, water districts, water systems, or

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public or private utilities for those activities
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necessary to the continued viability of water resource

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facilities or to prevent the degradation of the water

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supply in the Watershed Protection Area.

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(d) NO EFFECT ON NON-FEDERAL LAND.—Nothing in

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this section affects the ownership, management, use, or

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improvement of non-federal land or interests in land,

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including water rights.

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(e) ACCESS.—Nothing in this section modifies any

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laws or regulations that require or allow the Secretary to

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provide the owners of private property within the

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Watershed Protection Area access to their property.

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shall issue such closure orders as necessary to enforce the

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purposes, limitations, and requirements of this Act for

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administration of the White Pine Watershed Protection

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Area in accordance with 16 U.S.C. 551 and 36 CFR 261

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Subpart B.”

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SEC. 6. GENERAL PROVISIONS.

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(a) CONFLICT OF LAWS.—If there is a conflict

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between a provision of section 3 and a provision of

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section 4 or 5, the more restrictive provision shall control.

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(b) WATER RIGHTS.—
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(A) shall constitute either an express or

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implied reservation by the United States of any

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water or water rights with respect to the

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Conservation and Recreation Area; or

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(B) affect any water rights in the State

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existing on the date of enactment of this Act,

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including any water rights held by the United

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States.

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(2) UTAH WATER LAW.— The Secretary shall

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follow the procedural and substantive requirements

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of the State in order to obtain and hold any water

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rights not in existence on the date of enactment of

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this Act.

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(c) FISH AND WILDLIFE.— Nothing in this section

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affects the jurisdiction of the State with respect to the

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management of fish and wildlife on Federal land in the

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State.

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(d) FEES.—Notwithstanding any other provision of

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law, the Forest Service is authorized to assess reasonable

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fees for admission to and the use and occupancy of the

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National Forest System lands within the Conservation

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and Recreation Area, White Pine Watershed Management

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Area, and adjacent Wilderness Areas. Any admission fees

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and fees assessed for recreational activities shall be

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applied to operations, maintenance and improvements of

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recreation and transportation infrastructure within the

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Conservation and Recreation Area and implemented only

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after public notice and a period of not less than 60 days

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for public comment.

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(e) MAPS AND LEGAL DESCRIPTIONS.

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(1) IN GENERAL.— As soon as practicable after

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file a map and legal description of the Recreation

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Area with—

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(A) The Committee on Energy and Natural
Resources of the Senate; and
(B) the Committee on Natural Resources of

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the House of Representatives.

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(2) FORCE OF LAW.— The map and legal

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descriptions filed under subsection (A) shall have the

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same force and effect as if included in this section,

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except that the Secretary may correct errors in the

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legal description and map.

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(3) PUBLIC AVAILABILITY.— The map and legal

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descriptions filed under subsection (A) shall be on

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file and available for public inspection in the

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appropriate offices of the Forest Service.

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SEC. 7. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.

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(a) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—There is

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authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out

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this Act ___ for each of fiscal years 2021 through ___.

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Millcreek City Hall

Planning & Zoning

1330 E Chambers Ave
Millcreek, Utah 84106
millcreekut.gov

(801) 214-2700
[email protected]

ZM-26-014

CITY COUNCIL
STAFF REPORT
(First Reading)

Date:

September 14, 2026

Request:

Rezone Application
From: R-1-8 & R-2-8
To:
R-1-5 & R-2-6.5

Subject Property:

3496 & 3500 South, 1300 East

Applicant:

Ryan Reynolds w/Brad Reynolds Construction

Prepared By:

Brad Sanderson, AICP

Scope of Decision:

Discretionary. This is a legislative matter, to be decided by the Millcreek City Council
upon receiving a recommendation from the Millcreek Planning Commission. While
your recommendation can be broad in scope it should consider prior adopted policies,
especially the Millcreek General Plan.

REQUEST AND SYNOPSIS
Ryan Reynolds, on behalf of Brad Reynolds Construction, has filed a land use application seeking the
city’s approval to rezone approximately 1.65 acres of property generally located between 3496 South &
3500 South, immediately abutting the west side of 1300 East. The property includes several parcels and is
currently located within both the R-1-8 and R-2-8 Zones.
The applicant is requesting two zone changes related to the Subject Property as follows:
First – The applicant is requesting to rezone the easterly 0.45 acres (approx.) of the property abutting
1300 East, from the R-1-8 single-household zone & R-2-8 two-household zone, to the R-2-6.5 twohousehold zone, with the intention of constructing duplex-style buildings along 1300 East.
Second, The applicant is requesting to rezone the remaining westerly 1.2 acres (approx.) of property
from the R-1-8 single-household zone & R-2-8 two-household zone to the R-1-5 single-household zone.
By way of information, the R-1-5 zone allows single-household dwelling on lots with a minimum
5,000sqft lot size with 50-foot-wide property frontages.

Request: Rezone

ZM-26-014

FINDINGS:
1. The property contains two existing single-family residential structures, both of which are intended to
be removed upon further development.
2. According to the City Future Land Use Map as contained within Millcreek’s Geneal Plan, the entire
property including the surrounding area, is designated as ‘Neighborhood 1’, which “includes
neighborhoods (of all ages) that are comprised of predominantly of single-family detached homes”,
ranging between 1-6 units per acre (see Millcreek General Plan, p.22).
3. The easterly 0.60-acre portion of property, located closest to 1300 East is currently zoned R-2-8,
which allows for two-household dwellings.
4. The concept plan contemplates two duplex style buildings oriented towards 1300 East with the
remainder of the property being designated for single-household dwellings on min. 5,000sqft lots.
5. According to the concept plan, one lot would potentially be accessed from Lorraine Drive while the
remaining west portion of property may allow up to five SF residential lots with a new private street
connecting out to 1300 East.
6. All surround properties are currently developed, making this somewhat of an infill lot.
7. Further development or subdivision of property would require a separate application to be processed
and approved by the city and other utility entities.
8. A development agreement may be considered to ensure layout and certain elevations based on
concepts presented by the applicant.
9. Setbacks, height envelopes, and lot coverages standards are already established by each respective
zone.
10. The R-2-6.5 Zone requires a tapered or stepped height envelop while the R-1-5 Zone does not.
11. Millcreek Staff is requesting the development include a pedestrian access be installed on the far west
end of the property, connecting the new development with the existing neighborhood to the west.
12. The following General Plan goals and strategies apply to this proposal:
Goal N-1 - Strategy 1.5: Ensure that new infill development is compatible with existing
neighborhoods by regulating structure sizes and heights; building forms and materials; yard
setbacks; streetscape character; height and bulk transitions; buffering; and other factors.
Goal GC-1B - Strategy 1.1B: Encourage a well-connected system of streets, sidewalks, bike
facilities, and off-system trails for new developments and redevelopment areas.
13. A development agreement is suggested to ensure compatible residential elements such as
elevation, pitched roof or building envelopes and porches, as well as a pedestrian path
connection per the concept plan and elevations.
14. There may need to be some street dedication along 1300 East.
15. An Open House was held August 4, 2026, wherein eight individuals were in attendance. Most
comments related to fencing and landscape buffering, setbacks, building height envelopes, and
timing of construction (see attached). No members of the Community Council were present.

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Request: Rezone

ZM-26-014

CONCLUSIONS:
1. An R-1-8 Zone would allow eight (8) 8,000sqft lots/dwellings on 1.65 acres. The current R-2-8 and R1-8 Zones would allow eleven (11) total dwellings. In comparison, if approved, the R-1-5 and R-2-6.5
Zones would allow up to ten (10) dwelling units.
2. All surrounding properties are developed making this a true infill development.
3. The proposal lends itself to a variety of housing types as suggested within the Goals and strategies and
‘Neighborhood 1’ Land Use designation, according to the Millcreek General Plan.
4. While there is little reason for a development agreement, such agreement may however help shore up
areas where both zones may not be specific enough in terms of building styles and pedestrian
connectivity.

RECOMMENDATIONS:
Based on the Findings and Conclusions listed above, the following are recommended:
Staff Recommendation: That the City Council take public comments during the public hearing and
approve application file number ZM-26-014, to rezone property generally located between 3496 &
3500 South along 1300 East, from the R-1-8 & R-2-8 Zones, to the R-2-6.5 & R-1-5 Zones, and a
consider a possible development agreement, unless during the meeting facts are presented that
contradict these findings or new facts are presented, either of which would warrant further
investigation by Staff.
Planning Commission Recommendation: The Planning Commission recommend approval of
ZM-26-014, to rezone property generally located between 3496 and 3500 South, along 1300 East,
from the R-1-8 and R-2-8 zones to the R-1-5 and R-2-6.5 zones based on the findings and
conclusions presented by staff. Commissioner Burgess seconded. Chair LaMar called for the vote.
Chair LaMar voted no, Commissioner Anderson voted yes, Commissioner Burgess voted yes,
Commissioner Peterson voted yes, Commissioner Reid voted yes, Commissioner Richardson voted
yes, Commissioner Soule voted yes, and Commissioner Wright voted yes. The motion passed 7-1
Chair LaMar explained his no vote was due to the lack of a development agreement.

SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS
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Zoning Map
Land Use Map
Proposed Concept Plan
Public Comments

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SITE PLAN-OPTION 11

PROCLAMATION
CONSTITUTION WEEK
WHEREAS, September 17, 2026, marks the 239th anniversary of the signing and adoption of the
Constitution of the United States of America by the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia; and
WHEREAS, the Constitution established the foundation of our nation’s government and remains
a cornerstone of the freedoms, rights, and liberties enjoyed by the American people; and
WHEREAS, it is fitting and proper to recognize this remarkable document and commemorate the
anniversary of its creation; and
WHEREAS, Constitution Week provides an opportunity for all Americans to reflect upon the
principles of our founding, the importance of civic participation, and our shared responsibility to preserve
the liberties guaranteed by the Constitution.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Cheri Jackson, Mayor of Millcreek, Utah, by virtue of the authority
vested in me, do hereby proclaim September 17 through September 23, 2026, as

CONSTITUTION WEEK
in Millcreek, Utah, and call upon our residents to reaffirm the ideals embraced by the Framers in 1787 by
learning about our Constitution, participating in our civic life, and vigilantly protecting the freedoms and
liberties it guarantees to every American.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the official seal Millcreek
to be affixed this 14th day of September, 2026.

By:
Cheri Jackson, Mayor

Attest:
Elyse Sullivan, City Recorder

MILLCREEK, UTAH
ORDINANCE NO. 26-63
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 11.20.030 OF THE MILLCREEK CODE OF
ORDINANCES ENTITLED “REGULATION OF PARKING” TO AUTHORIZE THE
CITY ENGINEER TO REGULATE PARKING, TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES, AND
PARKING RESTRICTIONS WITHIN THE CITY
WHEREAS, the Millcreek Council (“Council”) met in regular session on September 14,
2026, to consider, among other things, amending Section 11.20.030 of the Millcreek Code of
Ordinances entitled “Regulation of Parking” to authorize the City Engineer to regulate parking,
traffic control devices, and parking restrictions within the City; and
WHEREAS, the Council has been informed that parking in certain areas creates a safety
hazard; and
WHEREAS, based on this understanding and after careful consideration, the Council has
determined to amend Title 11 of the Millcreek Code of Ordinances regarding parking.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council that Title 11 be amended as follows
(designated by interlineating the words to be deleted and underlining the words to be added):

11.20.030 Regulation Of Parking
A. The City Engineer may, by written order entered in the City’s records, establish, modify,
or remove restrictions on the stopping, standing, or parking of vehicles on any public
road or highway under the jurisdiction of the City, including restrictions on the location,
manner, or duration of parking, when the City Engineer determines that the restriction is
reasonably necessary to protect the safety of persons using the road or highway, prevent
or reduce undue interference with the free movement of vehicular, bicycle, or pedestrian
traffic, promote the safe and efficient use of available on-street parking, provide for
appropriate parking turnover or access to businesses, residences, public facilities, or other
uses served by the road or highway, or accommodate pedestrian activity, public events,
loading or unloading, emergency access, or other legitimate public uses of the road or
highway.
A. The City Engineer may cause signs on all city roads and highways prohibiting or
restricting the parking of vehicles including but not limited to parking time limitation where,
in their opinion, as evidenced by an order entered in their records, such parking is dangerous
to those using the roads or where the parking of vehicles would unduly interfere with the free
movement of traffic thereon.
B. The City Engineer may prohibit, restrict, or regulate the parking, stopping, or standing of
vehicles on any off-street parking facility or property that the City owns or operates.
C. No such regulations shall apply until signs giving notice thereof have been erected.

D. The provisions of this MKC 11.20 concerning regulation of parking shall be construed so
as not to conflict with the provisions of MKC 11.26. In any situation where the
provisions of this MKC 11.20 appear to conflict with the provisions of MKC 11.26, the
provisions of MKC 11.26 shall prevail.

This Ordinance, assigned No. 26-63, shall take immediate effect as soon as it shall be published
or posted as required by law and deposited and recorded in the office of the City’s recorder.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 14th day of September 2026.

MILLCREEK COUNCIL
By: ______________________________
Cheri Jackson, Mayor
ATTEST:

____________________________________
Elyse Sullivan, City Recorder
Roll Call Vote:
Jackson
Catten
DeSirant
Handy
Uipi

Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes

No
No
No
No
No

CERTIFICATE OF POSTING
I, the duly appointed recorder for Millcreek, hereby certify that:
ORDINANCE 26-63: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 11.20.030 OF THE MILLCREEK CODE OF
ORDINANCES ENTITLED “REGULATION OF PARKING” TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY ENGINEER TO
REGULATE PARKING, TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES, AND PARKING RESTRICTIONS WITHIN THE
CITY was adopted the 14th day of September, 2026 and that a copy of the foregoing Ordinance 26-63 was posted in
accordance with Utah Code 10-3-711 this ____ day of September, 2026.
_________________________
Elyse Sullivan, City Recorder

Minutes of the
Millcreek City Council
August 24, 2026
5:00 p.m.
Work Meeting
7:00 p.m.
Regular Meeting
The City Council of Millcreek, Utah, met in a public work meeting and regular meeting on
August 24, 2026, at City Hall, located at 1330 E. Chambers Avenue, Millcreek, UT 84106. The
meeting was recorded for the City’s website and had an option for online public comment.
PRESENT:
Council Members
Cheri Jackson, Mayor
Silvia Catten, District 1
Thom DeSirant, District 2
Nicole Handy, District 3
Bev Uipi, District 4

City Staff
Mike Winder, City Manager
Elyse Sullivan, City Recorder
John Brems, City Attorney
Kurt Hansen, Facilities Director
Francis Lilly, Assistant City Manager
John Miller, Public Works Director
Jim Hardy, Building Services Director

Attendees: Rick Hansen, Andrei Tarassov, Lily Bosworth, Evan DeGray, Sonny Martinez,
Kelsey Jones, Kathy Blake, Chief Petty-Brown, Lieutenant Melody Cutler
WORK MEETING – 5:00 p.m.
TIME COMMENCED: 5:03 p.m.

Mayor Jackson called the work meeting to order.
1. Ideas for Missing Middle Housing in Neighborhoods; Francis Lilly, Assistant City
Manager
Francis Lilly briefed the council on Millcreek’s emerging housing shortage and affordability
challenges, building on prior presentations and a recent Planning Commission discussion.
Using data from the 2024 Millcreek Housing Report prepared by Zions Bank Public Finance,
he explained that by 2030 the city is projected to face a particularly acute shortage of units
affordable to households at 80–100% of Area Median Income (AMI), while there is currently
a modest surplus of units at around 50% AMI, likely reflecting accessory dwelling units
(ADUs) and older Class C rental stock. In response to Mayor Jackson’s questions, Lilly
clarified how AMI-based affordability is calculated (using 30% of income for housing costs)
and noted that higher-income households could “down-rent” into units affordable at lower
AMI bands, effectively compressing demand. He also emphasized that the projections assume
already-approved projects are built and that, while conditions such as interest rates and rents
have shifted somewhat, the overall trends are unlikely to have improved materially. Council

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Member Uipi requested clarification on Millcreek’s AMI (approximately $78,000 for a family
of two), which Lilly confirmed.
Lilly reported that Zillow currently estimates Millcreek’s median home value at
approximately $640,335, compared with an estimated affordable purchase price of
approximately $451,000 for a household earning 100% of area median income (AMI). He
noted that housing affordability has changed significantly since approximately 2019–2022,
with much of Millcreek’s housing stock now priced beyond the reach of many households.
Lilly reviewed several city initiatives intended to address this challenge, including adoption of
the Meadowbrook and Murray North station area plans. Since 2018, approximately 390
affordable units have been built or are under construction within these areas, including the
140-unit Howick development serving households at approximately 35%–65% AMI.
Lilly also highlighted the city’s use of development agreements and rezoning decisions to
encourage affordability and owner occupancy. Approximately 30 affordable units have been
entitled through development agreements, including six completed Capri Homes units that are
deed restricted for affordability and owner occupancy, as well as the recently approved 23unit MC29 condominium project. Since 2024, the city has also approved additional density for
several projects near transportation corridors where affordability and/or owner occupancy
helped support densities beyond those otherwise contemplated by the Future Land Use Map.
Examples included the Garden Drive 6-plex development and the mixed-density project at
approximately 4317 South 700 East. Lilly further discussed recent amendments to small-lot
residential standards, including reduced setbacks, adjusted building-envelope requirements,
and increased lot coverage, which are intended to make modestly sized homes and additions
more feasible.
Lilly described a proposed Housing Connect project on Park Hill Way that demonstrates the
impact of the city’s 2025 zoning and subdivision code amendments making qualifying
affordable housing a permitted use and providing density incentives. Housing Connect,
formerly the Salt Lake County Housing Authority, is proposing approximately 70 deeply
affordable rental units serving households at approximately 35% AMI on the western portion
of the property. The project would include covered parking and a large garden and would be
owned and managed by Housing Connect. The eastern portion of the property is anticipated to
be subdivided into affordable, owner-occupied townhome or row-home development. Lilly
emphasized that allowing qualifying affordable housing as a permitted use can reduce
entitlement time and costs, which is particularly important for projects relying on low-income
housing tax credits. Most if not all of the project would be senior housing.
Lilly noted that the city has approved at least 87 ADUs and has modified building-envelope
and lot-coverage standards to make it easier for residents to expand or reinvest in existing
homes. He explained that preserving and improving the city’s existing housing stock can
support affordability by allowing residents to remain in their homes, utilize their equity, or
rent portions of their property. Lilly also discussed the importance of increasing overall
housing supply, even when new development is not specifically classified as affordable, as
additional housing opportunities can help reduce pressure on existing rental and ownership
markets. He further highlighted the city’s proactive approach to permanent supportive
housing, including ongoing relationships with providers such as Switchpoint, Valley Oaks,
Odyssey House, Turning Point, and Oasis, and emphasized the importance of coordination

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among providers, city staff, UPD, and Millcreek Promise to address potential challenges and
support residents.
Lilly then outlined several potential housing policy options for future consideration. One
option would allow ADUs to be subdivided and separately owned, potentially subject to deed
restrictions requiring owner occupancy. He explained that smaller ADUs could provide
relatively affordable, market-driven homeownership opportunities without substantially
altering the existing physical character of neighborhoods, although separate ownership would
raise broader policy questions regarding traditional single-household zoning and minimum lot
sizes. Another option would require an affordability component when applicants seek
rezoning for increased density, similar to an approach used by Farmington City. Lilly noted
that such a requirement may be more effective for larger developments, while imposing it on
smaller projects could simply shift the cost of the affordable unit to the remaining units or
discourage development because of high land costs.
Lilly also discussed the possibility of allowing greater residential density near public schools,
particularly schools experiencing declining enrollment. A carefully designed overlay zone or
alternative development standard could potentially facilitate affordable, owner-occupied
duplexes, triplexes, or fourplexes within approximately one-quarter to one-half mile of
schools. Considerations would include providing sufficient bedrooms for families, addressing
parking, and establishing appropriate affordability and owner-occupancy restrictions. The
Planning Commission had expressed interest in the concept and suggested that similar
strategies might also be considered near hospitals and parks. Lilly noted that such an approach
could potentially incorporate pre-approved building plans, similar to programs used in other
communities, to streamline permitting while ensuring new housing is compatible with
neighborhood building envelopes and character. He stated that additional architectural
analysis, public engagement, and policy development would be necessary and acknowledged
that housing near schools would not guarantee enrollment by families with school-age
children.
Lilly continued the housing discussion by outlining additional policy options related to
housing preservation and missing-middle housing. He discussed whether the city should
require replacement of affordable housing when existing units are demolished, noting that the
issue arose during the St. Mark’s expansion, which resulted in the removal of several housing
units for a commercial use. While community reinvestment funding associated with that
project could help advance other city housing goals, Lilly noted that Salt Lake City has
adopted regulations intended to prevent the loss of housing for commercial parking. He
reported that the Planning Commission had mixed opinions about a similar approach for
Millcreek, with some members concerned that an ordinance could be overly restrictive while
others strongly supported further consideration. Lilly emphasized that preserving existing
housing is one of the most direct ways to maintain housing supply and reduce development
pressure. He suggested that housing preservation could initially be addressed through a
General Plan policy statement to guide future development decisions rather than through a
mandatory ordinance.
Lilly also discussed whether the city should reconsider portions of its zoning and Future Land
Use maps to encourage missing-middle housing. He noted that many neighborhoods currently
zoned for single-family residential use contain duplexes and other housing types resulting

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from historic zoning patterns, potentially providing opportunities for additional “gentle
density.” While the General Plan supports targeted increases in residential density where
appropriate, it also contains policies supporting preservation of existing single-family
neighborhoods. Lilly stated that the 900 East Corridor Study identified potential opportunities
for expanded housing choices but emphasized that broader changes would require substantial
study, public engagement, and a more detailed approach to future land-use planning. He noted
that these considerations are among the reasons staff has requested funding for an update to
the General Plan.
Lilly presented several recommendations developed through discussions with staff and the
Planning Commission. These included moving forward with adoption of the 3300 South and
900 East Corridor Plan, considering near-term amendments to the Future Land Use Map along
the 900 East corridor where development pressure is occurring, and inviting developers
specializing in missing-middle housing to participate in a strategy discussion with the City.
He explained that much of the development currently proposed consists of relatively
expensive townhomes and expressed interest in better understanding the barriers facing
developers who may be interested in constructing more modest housing products.
Finally, Lilly recommended incorporating the broader housing policy discussion into the
upcoming General Plan update while also establishing a process that would allow the City
Council to consider individual strategies before completion of the approximately two-year
planning process. He proposed having the city’s consultant prepare targeted policy briefs
addressing topics such as development near schools, missing-middle rezoning, housing
preservation, design considerations, and subdivision of ADUs. Each policy brief would
include research, relevant data, analysis of potential trade-offs, focused community
engagement, and recommendations. Lilly suggested presenting the briefs to the council
individually or in small groups so the council could consider potential ordinance or policy
changes as the work progresses rather than waiting for completion of the entire General Plan
update. He emphasized that third-party consultant involvement would also provide additional
expertise and facilitate thoughtful community discussions regarding changes that could affect
how residents perceive the character of their neighborhoods.
The council discussed next steps for evaluating and prioritizing potential housing strategies
within the upcoming general plan update. Council Member Uipi thanked staff for the
thorough analysis and expressed particular interest in exploring missing middle rezones,
noting concern that housing costs are likely to rise further with the approaching Olympics and
related economic pressures. She identified missing middle rezones as her top priority,
followed by school-oriented development, given that many schools are in her district and
surrounded by established single‑family neighborhoods. She asked how such an overlay
would function in practice, whether it would require the city to acquire homes or instead rely
on private developers assembling properties over time. Council Member DeSirant clarified
that this concept is for a quarter-mile overlay around schools, not a mile, and that the city
would not be purchasing homes; rather, developers could choose to buy properties and build
3–4 bedroom, deed‑restricted, for‑sale units with adequate parking under an overlay zone.
Council Member Uipi then raised concerns about recent and potential school closures,
questioning how future changes in school status, demographics, and birth rates might affect
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Mike Winder responded that staff are not seeking all answers immediately but are asking
whether the proposed strategies—including school-oriented development and missing middle
housing—are the right topics for deeper analysis by the general plan consultant, who would
assess feasibility and impact. Mayor Jackson added that District 4, which has seven schools
and many older neighborhoods, could be heavily affected by any school-oriented overlay; she
expressed concern that there has not yet been sufficient input from District 4 residents and
emphasized the need for robust public engagement in those neighborhoods before advancing
such changes. The council agreed that resident feedback should help shape priorities and
sequencing among the various housing strategies under consideration. Lilly added that when
the last General Plan was drafted, Millcreek did not have any staff but now there are 10
employees to assist with it.
Council Member Uipi moved to adjourn the work meeting at 5:44 p.m. Council Member
DeSirant seconded. Mayor Jackson called for the vote. Council Member Catten voted yes,
Council Member DeSirant voted yes, Council Member Handy voted yes, Council Member
Uipi voted yes, and Mayor Jackson voted yes. The motion passed unanimously.
2. The Westerly Tour with Cottonwood Residential at 3257 S Richmond Street
The council went on a site visit.

REGULAR MEETING – 7:00 p.m.
TIME COMMENCED: 7:00 p.m.
1. Welcome, Introduction and Preliminary Matters
1.1 Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Jackson called the meeting to order and led the pledge of allegiance.
1.2 Unified Police Department (UPD) Millcreek Precinct Officer of the Month for
July 2026
Chief Petty-Brown recognized Officer Jacob Mecham as the Officer of the Month for
July 2026. She reported that since January 1, 2026, Officer Mecham had made 37 DUI
arrests, with more than 80% resulting from proactive patrol efforts rather than responses
to accidents. Chief Petty-Brown commended his proactive enforcement for helping
remove impaired drivers from Millcreek streets and reducing the potential for serious or
fatal accidents. She also praised Officer Mecham’s positive attitude, strong work ethic,
professionalism, and commitment to teamwork. She noted that he consistently supports
fellow officers, supervisors, and community members, assists with investigations, and
provides guidance to newer officers. Chief Petty-Brown stated that Officer Mecham’s
initiative, dependability, dedication to service, and willingness to go above and beyond
reflect positively on UPD and make him deserving of the recognition.
1.3 Kelsey Jones Artist Recognition
Kelsey Jones presented an overview of her recently completed mural project, explaining
that her longtime appreciation for public art inspired her to pursue an opportunity to
create a mural in Millcreek. After contacting the city and working with John Miller to
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accommodate the uniquely shaped concrete barrier and submitted a final concept and
color palette for city approval. The project was originally anticipated to take
approximately nine days but ultimately required 16 days and approximately 33 hours of
work, with total material costs of $412.25. Jones described the process of cleaning and
preparing the barrier, priming and painting the background, creating and positioning
handmade fish stencils, adding color and freehanded water-current elements, and
applying protective mural and anti-graffiti coatings.
Jones explained that the mural features a school of fish swimming in one direction with a
single gold fish swimming in the opposite direction, symbolizing bravery, individuality,
and the courage to find one’s own path. She shared that one of the most rewarding
aspects of the project was interacting with community members, including pedestrians,
neighboring residents, students, and a teacher from Wasatch Charter School, and hearing
their positive responses to the artwork. Jones stated that the experience strengthened her
interest in creating public art and demonstrated to her how murals can make a community
feel more vibrant and welcoming. She thanked her family and friends for their assistance
and expressed appreciation to the Mayor, City Council, John Miller, and the city for
providing her with the opportunity to complete the project.
The council commended Jones for her work. Mayor Jackson presented Kelsey Jones with
a Community Beautification Award in recognition of her mural project and contribution
to the city. She praised Jones for demonstrating initiative and courage by developing the
idea, approaching the city for permission, and dedicating significant time and effort to
completing the project despite challenging summer conditions and safety considerations
associated with working near a busy street. Mayor Jackson emphasized that the mural has
enhanced the beauty of the community and made public art accessible to residents and
visitors who may not otherwise have opportunities to experience it. She encouraged Jones
to take pride in her accomplishment and to continue seeking opportunities to serve, give
back, and contribute positively to her community. Mayor Jackson congratulated Jones
and expressed the city’s appreciation for her efforts.
1.4 Public Comment
Kathy Blake, Woodland Avenue, commented on automated license plate reader (ALPR)
cameras in Millcreek and thanked the city for following up on concerns regarding a
previously identified camera installed on city property. She referenced information
subsequently provided in the Millcreek newsletter indicating that no additional ALPR
cameras were located on city property and that remaining cameras were installed on
private property. Blake expressed concern that many privately installed ALPR cameras
appear to be directed toward public streets, thereby collecting license plate and vehicle
information from passing motorists. She raised privacy and Fourth Amendment concerns
regarding the collection, storage, sharing, and potential law enforcement use of this data,
including access by agencies outside Utah. Blake noted that legal challenges involving
warrantless searches of ALPR databases are ongoing and expressed concern about the
potential for misuse of collected information. She requested that the City Council
consider legislation prohibiting ALPR cameras in Millcreek or, alternatively, regulations
restricting privately installed cameras from being directed toward public roadways and
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concluded by asking the council to take action to protect residents’ privacy and
constitutional rights and thanked the council for its service to the community.
Andrei Tarassov, Millcreek resident and business owner, expressed support for the
concerns raised by the previous speaker regarding automated license plate reader (ALPR)
cameras. He stated that ALPR technology has raised privacy and misuse concerns
nationwide, including reports of improper access to collected information. Tarassov noted
that state officials have also expressed concerns regarding the technology and referenced
previous legislative efforts to regulate its use. He encouraged the City Council to take a
proactive approach rather than wait for potential state action and requested that Millcreek
either prohibit ALPR cameras or significantly restrict their use within the city.
2. Financial Matters
2.1 Public Hearing to Consider a Monetary Contribution of Up to $20,000 for the
Millcreek City Emergency Response Fund
Mayor Jackson explained that the donated funds would support the Millcreek Promise
program in providing assistance to residents experiencing emergency situations. As an
example, she referenced the displacement of residents from the Holladay Hills
Apartments on Highland Drive, where residents of government-subsidized, low-income
housing were given short notice to relocate when the property was renovated and
converted to market-rate housing. Emergency funding was used to assist affected families
with expenses such as deposits and relocation costs to help prevent homelessness. Mayor
Jackson emphasized that the proposed funding was provided by a donor rather than
through taxpayer or city funds and is subject to specific eligibility and use criteria that the
city will follow. She expressed appreciation for the donation and noted that the fund
provides an important resource for assisting Millcreek residents facing unexpected
emergencies.
Council Member Uipi moved to open the public hearing. Council Member DeSirant
seconded. Mayor Jackson called for the vote. Council Member Catten voted yes, Council
Member DeSirant voted yes, Council Member Handy voted yes, Council Member Uipi
voted yes, and Mayor Jackson voted yes. The motion passed unanimously.
There were no comments.
Council Member DeSirant moved to close the public hearing. Council Member Uipi
seconded. Mayor Jackson called for the vote. Council Member Catten voted yes, Council
Member DeSirant voted yes, Council Member Handy voted yes, Council Member Uipi
voted yes, and Mayor Jackson voted yes. The motion passed unanimously.
2.2 Discussion and Consideration of Ordinance 26-62, Approving a Monetary
Contribution of Up to $20,000 for the Millcreek City Emergency Response Fund
Council Member DeSirant moved to approve Ordinance 26-62, Approving a Monetary
Contribution of Up to $20,000 for the Millcreek City Emergency Response Fund. Council
Member Catten seconded.
Mayor Jackson noted that funds could roll over to the next fiscal year.

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The Recorder called for the vote. Council Member Catten voted yes, Council Member
DeSirant voted yes, Council Member Handy voted yes, Council Member Uipi voted yes,
and Mayor Jackson voted yes. The motion passed unanimously.
3. Reports
3.1 Mayor’s Report
Mayor Jackson provided an update on the Salt Lake County recreation bond, noting that
previously identified projects benefiting Millcreek include improvements to Big
Cottonwood Regional Park and nearby Tanner Park. She reported that the County
Council subsequently increased the proposed bond amount to include two additional
projects: a recreation center in West Jordan and improvements to Library Square in
downtown Salt Lake City. Mayor Jackson encouraged residents to learn more about the
proposed projects and noted that the bond will appear on the November ballot for voter
consideration. She also highlighted the upcoming Love Your Watershed kickoff on
August 27th and discussed Millcreek’s Adopt a Storm Drain program as an initiative
supporting the campaign. The program encourages residents to adopt and maintain storm
drains by removing debris and preventing yard waste, pet waste, chemicals, and other
pollutants from entering the stormwater system and ultimately local waterways.
3.2 City Council Member Reports
Council Member Uipi reported on her attendance at the recent Central Wasatch
Commission retreat, which included representatives from several cities and other regional
leaders. She stated that there is renewed interest in revisiting elements of the Mountain
Accord through potential legislation addressing both preservation and transportation
needs, including issues affecting ski resorts. Council Member Uipi noted that Millcreek
could be affected by proposed transportation alternatives or bypass concepts and stated
that she would continue to keep the Council informed as discussions progress.
Council Member Handy discussed the possibility of establishing an initiative to recognize
veterans living in Millcreek, particularly in connection with the nation’s 250th
anniversary. She stated that she had discussed the concept with Mayor Jackson and Mike
Winder and suggested beginning by identifying veterans within the community. She
encouraged veterans, their neighbors, and other residents with relevant information or
ideas to contact the city. Council Member Handy noted that staff could review veteran
recognition efforts undertaken by other communities and emphasized that the initiative
could be simple, require minimal staff resources, and provide a meaningful opportunity to
honor Millcreek veterans, potentially in conjunction with Veterans Day.
Council Member Catten announced the Get to the River Festival run by the Jordan River
Commission.
3.3 Treasurer’s Report
Council Member Catten presented the city’s financial report, stating that the operating
account balance was $1,289,319 and the Public Treasurer’s Investment Fund (PTIF)
balance was $35,337,440, for total shared cash of $36,626,759. She reported current
property tax revenues of $34,415, general sales tax revenues of $2,797,447 for the first
two months and building permit revenues of $174,051. Council Member Catten also
reported that General Fund disbursements for the two most recent cycles included 209

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checks, 34 electronic funds transfers or bank drafts, and two payroll periods, totaling
$5,840,823.
3.4 Staff Reports
There were none.
3.5 Unified Police Department Report
Chief Petty-Brown introduced Lieutenant Melody Cutler as the new Executive Officer
for the Millcreek Precinct. Lieutenant Cutler previously served in UPD’s Professional
Standards Division, where she oversaw training, internal affairs, and the field training
officer program, and had also previously served as a Public Information Officer. Chief
Petty-Brown welcomed Lieutenant Cutler and expressed enthusiasm for the experience,
ideas, and perspectives she will bring to the precinct.
Chief Petty-Brown then presented the July 2026 police report. Average response times
were five minutes for Priority 1 calls, six minutes for Priority 2 calls, and 12 minutes for
Priority 3 calls. Case totals continued to trend upward compared with June and were
approximately 150 cases higher than the same period the previous year. The precinct
received more than 2,800 calls for service and generated more than 900 new police
reports during July. Officers responded to 55 transient-related calls and 59 mental health
calls. Millcreek and Holladay Precinct detectives partnered with the Salt Lake County
Health Department on a transient camp cleanup that assisted approximately 10
individuals, resulted in the disposal of approximately 740 pounds of abandoned property,
and connected one individual with detoxification services. Chief Petty-Brown also
reported that approximately $10,000 in Department of Natural Resources funding was
made available for officer overtime associated with cleanup efforts along the Millcreek
portion of the Jordan River.
Traffic enforcement during July included 350 citations, nine DUI arrests, 59 accident
reports, and 22 hit-and-run reports. The Drug Enforcement Unit conducted six
operational cases, made 22 arrests, served nine search warrants, and recovered four stolen
vehicles. Chief Petty-Brown highlighted a search warrant served at a nuisance property
on Angelina Avenue following reports of drug activity. Detectives recovered
methamphetamine, heroin, and drug paraphernalia during the investigation, and the
subsequent search of the residence resulted in the discovery of additional
methamphetamine. The Salt Lake County Health Department ultimately closed the
residence to occupancy. July investigative activity included 41 assaults, 31 fraud cases,
eight burglaries, eight sex offenses, 24 drug offenses, 75 larcenies, 15 stolen vehicles, 68
domestic violence cases, and three robberies. Millcreek Precinct detectives submitted 64
cases during the month, 12 of which were charged in Holladay Justice Court.
4. Consent Agenda
4.1 Approval of July 27, 2026 Work Meeting and Regular Meeting Minutes
4.2 Approval of August 10, 2026 Work Meeting and Regular Meeting Minutes
Council Member Uipi moved to approve item 4.1 and 4.2. Council Member Catten
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Member DeSirant voted yes, Council Member Handy voted yes, Council Member Uipi
voted yes, and Mayor Jackson voted yes. The motion passed unanimously.
5. New Items for Subsequent Consideration
There was none.
6. Calendar of Upcoming Meetings
 Historic Preservation Commission Mtg., 9/10/26, 6:00 p.m.
 City Council Mtg., 9/14/26, 7:00 p.m.

ADJOURNED: Council Member Uipi moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:37 p.m. Council
Member Handy seconded. Mayor Jackson called for the vote. Council Member Catten
voted yes, Council Member DeSirant voted yes, Council Member Handy voted yes, Council
Member Uipi voted yes, and Mayor Jackson voted yes. The motion passed unanimously.
APPROVED: ______________________________ Date
Cheri Jackson, Mayor

Attest:

______________________________
Elyse Sullivan, City Recorder