CLEARFIELD CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA AND SUMMARY REPORT
January 13, 2026 - POLICY SESSION
Meetings of the City Council of Clearfield City may be conducted via electronic means pursuant to Utah Code Ann. § 52-4-207 as amended. In such circumstances, contact will be established and maintained via electronic means and the meetings will be conducted pursuant to the Electronic Meetings Policy established by the City Council for electronic meetings.
55 South State Street
Third Floor
Clearfield, Utah
7:00 P.M. POLICY MEETING
CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Mark Shepherd
OPENING CEREMONY:
Pledge of Allegiance
Solemn Moment of Reflection
Council Member Wurth
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
November 18, 2025 - work meeting
November 25, 2025 - policy meeting
November 25, 2025 - work meeting
December 9, 2025 - work meeting
December 9, 2025 - policy meeting
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. PUBLIC HEARING TO RECEIVE PUBLIC COMMENT ON A PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR THE MIXED USE PROJECT LOCATED AT 175 WEST ANTELOPE DRIVE
BACKGROUND: Earlier this year, the applicant requested a general plan amendment and rezone to allow for development of the subject property with commercial buildings along the frontage of Antelope Drive and a townhome subdivision to the rear of the commercial lots. The general plan amendment and rezone were approved by the City Council in February 2025, subject to the execution of a development agreement. The development agreement must be executed prior to changing the zoning designation of the rear portion of the subject property from C-2 to R-3 on the City's official zoning map. The draft development agreement is attached for review.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive public comment.
SCHEDULED ITEMS:
2. OPEN COMMENT PERIOD
The Open Comment Period provides an opportunity to address the Mayor and City Council regarding concerns or ideas on any topic relevant to city business. To be considerate of everyone at this meeting, public comment will be limited to three minutes per person. Participants are to state their names for the record. Comments, which cannot be made within these limits, should be submitted in writing to the City Recorder at nancy.dean@clearfieldcity.org.
The Mayor and City Council encourage civil discourse for everyone who participates in the meeting.
3. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE 2026-01 APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR THE MIXED USE PROJECT LOCATED AT 175 WEST ANTELOPE DRIVE
RECOMMENDATION: Approve ordinance 2026-01 approving a development agreement for the mixed use project located at 175 West Antelope Drive and authorize the mayor's signature to any necessary documents.
4. MAYORAL APPOINTMENT
BACKGROUND: Following each election the mayor reviews council appointments and responsibilities. Due to the results of the 2025 Municipal Election it is necessary to adjust some assignments on various boards and commissions and appoint the Mayor Pro Tem for the 2026 calendar year. He is recommending that Megan Ratchford serve as the Mayor Pro Tem with the council's advice and consent.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve and consent to the mayor's appointment of Councilmember Megan Ratchford as the Mayor Pro Tem for calendar year 2026 and authorize the mayor's signature to any necessary documents.
5. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION 2026-01 APPOINTING COUNCILMEMBER DANIELLE KING AS CLEARFIELD CITY'S REPRESENTATIVE ON THE MOSQUITO ABATEMENT DISTRICT - DAVIS COUNTY BOARD
BACKGROUND: Clearfield City is a member of the Mosquito Abatement District - Davis County Board. Councilmember Dakota Wurth has been serving as the City's representative on the Board; however, the term expired December 31, 2025. Mayor Shepherd desires to have Council Member King appointed as the City's representative to serve on the Mosquito Abatement District - Davis County Board.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve Resolution 2026R-01 appointing Councilmember Danielle King as Clearfield City's representative on the Mosquito Abatement District - Davis County Board and authorize the Mayor's signature to any necessary documents.
6. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION 2026R-02 MAKING APPOINTMENTS TO THE NORTH DAVIS FIRE DISTRICT'S ADMINISTRATIVE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
BACKGROUND: Clearfield City is a member of the North Davis Fire District. Each member city of the District appoints three members to serve on the District's Administrative Board of Trustees with staggering terms. Due to the recent Municipal Election and term expirations, it is necessary to fill two of the positions whose terms had expired December 31, 2025. Mayor Shepherd is recommending he be reappointed and Councilmember Wurth be appointed to the North Davis Fire District Administrative Board of Trustees for a four-year term.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve Resolution 2026R-02 reappointing Mayor Mark Shepherd and appointing Councilmember Wurth to the North Davis Fire District's Administrative Board of Trustees with a term expiring December 31, 2029 and authorize the Mayor's signature to any necessary documents.
COMMUNICATION ITEMS:
A. Mayor's Report
B. City Council's Reports
C. City Manager's Report
D. Staff Reports
**ADJOURN AS THE CITY COUNCIL**
Posted on January 8, 2026.
/s/Chersty Titensor, Deputy City Recorder
The complete public notice is posted on the Utah Public Notice Website - www.utah.gov/pmn/, the Clearfield City Website - ClearfieldCityUT.gov, and at Clearfield City Hall, 55 South State Street, Clearfield, UT 84015. To request a copy of the public notice or for additional inquiries please contact Nancy Dean at Clearfield City, Nancy.dean@clearfieldcity.org & 801-525-2700.
Notice of Special Accommodations (ADA)
The City of Clearfield, in accordance with the € Americans with Disabilities Act €™ provides accommodations and auxiliary communicative aids and services for all those citizens needing assistance. Persons requesting these accommodations for City sponsored public meetings, service programs or events should call Nancy Dean at 525-2714, giving her 48-hour notice.
Notice of Electronic or Telephone Participation
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Other Information
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