City Council Work Session 06-23-2026

The Syracuse City Council work session on June 23, 2026, covered a range of municipal topics with a strong focus on development, utilities, and city services. Key procurement-related discussions included a pre-application consultation for a proposed multifamily housing project near the Shiners Bluff golf course and West Davis Corridor, where council members expressed concerns about high-density housing and city boundary issues. The council also reviewed a proposed amendment to the municipal code to require gas and electric utilities to be stubbed to new subdivisions before building permits are issued, aligning ordinance with current city practice. Additionally, the council discussed amendments to require multifamily residential communities to implement recycling programs, with plans to move this to the consent agenda. Other procurement and budget-related items included consideration of vacating an unused utility easement, participation in a Davis County Storm Water Coalition via an interlocal agreement, and options for park and ride parking regulations including potential special use permits for residents. The council also reviewed a draft proposal for a senior credit retention plan aimed at managing employee compensation competitively while controlling budget impacts, with a plan to vote on it soon. Finally, there was discussion about updating the transportation utility fee study to better categorize businesses for fee assessment. No votes were recorded during this session, but several items were slated for future public hearings or consent agenda placement.