Central Wasatch Commission
Board Meeting
Millcreek City Hall,
Community Forum, 2nd Floor
1330 E. Chambers Ave., Millcreek UT 84106
Thursday, September 25, 2025; 2:00 P.M.
Notice is hereby given that the Central Wasatch Commission will hold a meeting on Thursday, September 25, 2025, beginning at approximately 2:00 P.M. You may attend the meeting at the anchor location: Millcreek City Hall located at 1330 E. Chambers Ave., Millcreek UT 84106. A virtual option is also available. The public may register for the virtual meeting option at the following link, which is specific to the registrant and should not be shared. After registering the registrant will receive an email containing a meeting access link.
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_FRpbaAJ8S3GEU1moy1BiUQ
Please note: For in-person meeting attendees, masks are no longer required at Millcreek City Hall, but are welcome for any attendees who prefer to continue using them.
Civility and decorum should be applied in all discussion and debate. Difficult questions, tough challenges to a point of view, and criticism of ideas and information are legitimate elements of a free democracy in action. Public officials and the public are encouraged to refrain from making belligerent, personal, impertinent, slanderous, threatening, abusive, or disparaging comments.
2:00 P.M. Opening
1. Chair Jeff Silvestrini will call the meeting to order and welcome Board members and the public.
2. (Action) The Board will consider approving the minutes of the Board meeting on June 23, 2025.
2:00 P.M. Public Comment
2:05 P.M. Additions to Central Wasatch Commission Membership
1. (Action) The Board will consider admitting the City of Holladay to the Central Wasatch Commission as a regular member and approving Emily Gray as its member commissioner. (Resolution 2025-28)
2. (Action) The Board will consider adding Save Our Canyons to the Central Wasatch Commission as a Special Advisor, represented by Executive Director Jack Stauss. (Resolution 2025-29)
2:10 P.M. 2024-2025 Fiscal Year Audit Report
1. Auditor Ron Stewart will discuss the 2024-2025 fiscal year audit.
2. Staff will present the Annual Fraud Risk Assessment.
2:15 P.M. 2024-2025 Short-Term Projects Report
1. Staff will review the accomplishments of the 2024-2025 Short-Term Projects grants.
2. Wendy Fisher will discuss the outcomes of the Utah Open Lands' Bonanza Flat Accessible Trail project.
3. Julia Geisler will discuss the outcomes of Salt Lake Climbers Alliance's Fixed Anchor Maintenance project.
2:25 P.M. CWC Intern Land Designation Research Report
1. CWC Research Intern Emory Schwieger will present her research report on federal land designations.
2:40 P.M. Presentation of the Central Wasatch Commission 2024-2025 Annual Report
1. Staff will present the 2024-2025 CWC Annual Report.
2:45 P.M. Millcreek Canyon Shuttle Feasibility Study
1. Staff will present the results of the public comment period for the Millcreek Canyon Shuttle Feasibility Study Update.
2:55 P.M. Transportation Work Session
1. The Transportation Committee will lead a work session to determine transportation and transit priorities and projects for the Central Wasatch Commission.
a. The Commission will discuss how they might encourage expanded bus service for the 2025-2026 season.
b. The Commission will discuss existing and potential future connections between Salt Lake City and Park City along Parley's Corridor.
3:40 P.M. Break
3:50 P.M. Board Business
1. (Action) The Board will consider a passthrough funding contract with Salt Lake County to continue tri-canyon restroom maintenance in partnership with the Forest Service (Resolution 2025-30) (2 min).
2. (Action) The Board will consider extending the project deadline for certain 2024-2025 Short-Term Projects grant recipients (Resolution 2025-31) (2 min).
3. The Board will discuss issuing a CWC license plate (5 min).
4. The Board will discuss the potential creation of a member contribution committee (10 min).
5. The Board will discuss the potential hire of a Community Engagement Intern (5 min).
6. Land Acquisition Discussion (15 min):
a. The Board will discuss the role the CWC should play in the Mountain Accord objective of developing a land acquisition program for conservation.
b. The Board will discuss the role, if any, that the Stakeholders Council should play.
c. The Board will discuss the formation of a working group to develop a strategy around land conservation.
7. Commissioners from Park City, Summit County, and High Valley Transit will discuss current topics of importance, if any, to the Wasatch Back and pertinent to the work of the CWC (5 min).
8. The Board will discuss how a potential new iteration of the CWNCRA could address the four Central Wasatch Systems. (15 min).
9. (Action) The Board will consider Resolution 2025-32 Opposing Rescission of the 2001 Roadless Rule (5 min).
4:55 P.M. Stakeholders Council Discussion
1. The Stakeholders Council Chair and Co-Chair will present the recent activities of the Stakeholders Council and engage with the Commission for guidance and feedback.
a. (Action) Addition of new members. (Resolution 2025-33)
b. (Action) Appointment of interim and permanent Co-Chairs. (Resolution 2025-34)
5:05 P.M. Staff Announcements
1. Youth Council updates.
2. The next Board meeting will be on November 3, 2025, unless there is desire to reschedule in light of the November 4 election.
5:10 P.M. Other Business
5:10 P.M. Commissioner Comment
5:15 P.M. Closing
1. Chair Silvestrini will call for a motion to adjourn the Board meeting.
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CERTIFICATE OF POSTING
At or before 2:00 P.M. on September 24, 2025, the undersigned hereby certifies that the above notice and agenda was:
1. Posted on the Utah Public Notice Website created under UTAH CODE ANN. 63A-16-601;
2. Posted at the meeting's anchor location at 1330 East Chambers Avenue, Millcreek, UT;
3. Posted at the office of the governing body of each member entity of the CWC; and
4. Provided to the Salt Lake Tribune and/or Deseret News and to a local media correspondent.
The audio recording and transcript of the meeting will be posted for public review. Commissioners will/may participate electronically. Meetings may be closed for reasons allowed by statute.
Final action may be taken in relation to any topic listed on the agenda, including but not limited to adoption, rejection, amendment, addition of conditions and variations of options discussed.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations or assistance during this meeting shall notify the CWC at 801.834.5950 at least 24 hours prior to the meeting. TDD number is (801) 270-2425 or call Relay Utah at #711.
Sam Kilpack for the Central Wasatch Commission.
Notice of Special Accommodations (ADA)
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations (including auxiliary communicative aids and services) during this meeting should notify Samantha Kilpack at (801) 834-5950, 24 hours prior to the meeting.