Central Wasatch Commission
Board Meeting
Millcreek City Hall, Second Floor Community Forum
1330 E. Chambers Ave., Millcreek UT 84106
Monday, January 12, 2025; 3:30 P.M.
Notice is hereby given that the Central Wasatch Commission will hold a meeting on Monday, January 12, 2025, beginning at approximately 3:30 P.M. You may attend the meeting at the anchor location: the Second Floor Community Forum in 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_ZkMk21glSyO_wmbEI7ubDQ
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.
3:30 P.M. Opening
1. Chair Erin Mendenhall 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 October 31, 2025.
3:35 P.M. Changes to Board Membership and Leadership
1. (Action) The Board will consider Resolution 2026-01 Approving New Member Commissioners Representing Brighton, Cottonwood Heights and Millcreek.
2. (Action) The Board will consider Resolution 2026-02 thanking Dan Knopp for his service on the Central Wasatch Commission.
3. (Action) The Board will consider Resolution 2026-03 thanking Ellen Birrell for her service on the Central Wasatch Commission.
3:40 P.M. Public Comment
3:45 P.M. Board Business
1. (Action) The Board will consider Resolution 2026-04 Again Naming Kirk Cullimore a 'Champion of the Wasatch.'
2. (Action) The Board will consider Resolution 2026-05 Amending the CWC Bylaws Concerning Public Comment by the EBAC on Behalf of the Board. Memo attached.
3. (Action) The Board will consider Resolution 2026-06 Amending the Stakeholders Council Rules and Procedures. Memo attached.
4. (Action) The Board will consider Resolution 2026-07 approving an employment contract with Will McKay.
3:55 P.M. Big Cottonwood Canyon Environmental Assessment Discussion
1. Devin Weder from the Utah Department of Transportation will discuss the Big Cottonwood Canyon Environmental Assessment.
2. (Action) The Board will consider Resolution 2026-08 approving a public comment on the Big Cottonwood Canyon Environmental Assessment.
3. UDOT's public comment deadline is January 19, 2026 at midnight.
4:15 P.M. Millcreek Canyon Shuttle Feasibility Study Discussion
1. Jon Nepstad of Fehr and Peers will present the final Millcreek Canyon Shuttle Feasibility Study.
2. Staff will present the results of the public comment period for the Millcreek Canyon Shuttle Feasibility Study draft update.
4:30 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.
2. (Action) Resolution 2026-09 releasing and appointing Stakeholders Council members.
4:40 P.M. Canyons Trust Concept Discussion
1. Secretary/Treasurer Chris Robinson will introduce a Canyons Trust idea brought to the Executive Committee by a member of the Stakeholders Council.
4:50 P.M. Central Wasatch Commission Funding Discussion
1. The Board will discuss funding methods for the Central Wasatch Commission.
2. The Board will create a Budget and Funding Committee, separate from the Executive Committee. Memo attached.
5:00 P.M. State Appropriations Request Discussion
1. The Board will discuss the CWC's 2026-2027 state appropriations request. Memo attached.
5:10 P.M. CWNCRA Discussion
1. Staff will give an update on recent CWNCRA activities.
2. The Legislative and Land Tenure Committee can convene as needed.
5:20 P.M. Board Committee Membership and Leadership Discussion
1. The Board will appoint members/leaders to each of its committees.
a. Executive/Budget/Audit Committee.
b. Legislative and Land Tenure Committee.
c. Short-Term Projects Committee.
d. Transportation Committee.
e. Funding Committee.
5:30 P.M. Youth Council Updates
1. Staff will discuss the activities of the Youth Council.
2. Youth Council Chair Dylanger McKissen will discuss the idea of a Youth Symposium.
5:40 P.M. Staff Announcements
1. Preliminary Symposium report.
2. Updates to the Central Wasatch Dashboard.
3. Budget discussions will start in February.
4. The call for Short-Term Projects will be open from January 13 - February 10, 2026.
a. The Short-Term Projects Committee will meet in April.
5. The next EBAC meeting will be on March 16, 2026.
6. The next Board meeting will be on April 13, 2026.
5:50 P.M. Other Business
5:55 P.M. Commissioner Comment
6:00 P.M. Closing
1. Chair Mendenhall will call for a motion to adjourn the Board meeting.
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CERTIFICATE OF POSTING
At or before 3:30 P.M. on January 9, 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;
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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.