3-24-2026 Bountiful City Council Work Session

The Bountiful City Council held a work session on March 24, 2026, focused on refining economic development strategies and guiding principles. The discussion emphasized the importance of economic development in generating stable revenue to support high-quality city services without increasing taxes on residents. Council members explored the need for an iterative approach to economic development, ensuring continuous evaluation and adaptation to changing economic conditions. They also discussed leveraging city resources, such as Redevelopment Agency (RDA) funds and RAP tax funds, to encourage private investment and infrastructure improvements that enhance business access and community vitality. The council considered policies to protect existing businesses while expanding the sales tax base through strategic redevelopment of underused properties, particularly along Main Street, and debated the balance between supporting private sector growth and avoiding direct competition with private businesses. The session concluded with plans to continue these discussions in future work sessions to further develop actionable economic development initiatives.