Kaysville City Council Meeting 5-7-2026

The Kaysville City Council held a meeting on May 7, 2026, which included discussions and approvals related to the fiscal year 2027 tentative budgets for the Municipal Building Authority Fund and the Redevelopment Agency Fund. The council approved the tentative budgets and set public hearings for the proposed property tax increase, which includes a 17.59% revenue increase and a 21.97% tax rate increase to fund administrative costs, public safety, capital projects, and debt service for the Kaysville Field House. The council also addressed utility rate increases and discussed the impact on residents' monthly bills. Additionally, the council reviewed and approved a franchise agreement transfer from Lumen to AT&T subsidiary Forge Fiber. A significant portion of the meeting was devoted to public works updates, including infrastructure valuations, grant funding, and efficiency improvements such as the installation of AMI water meters. The council debated water conservation measures related to the city splash pad amid drought conditions, ultimately directing limited operating hours from Tuesday through Saturday to conserve water while maintaining community recreation. The meeting also included a discussion on zoning code amendments to clarify the role of the zoning administrator and the appeal process for permitted uses, with plans to revise the ordinance to involve a committee rather than a single individual in zoning determinations. Several motions related to budget adoption, tax increase resolutions, and zoning amendments were passed, with some votes reflecting differing council member opinions.