DEPARTMENT of PUBLIC LANDS
Parks, Natural Lands, Urban Forestry, and Trails Advisory Board Meeting
Steward, Advocate, Activate
March 5, 2026
Join in person: Public Lands Administrative Building: 1965 W 500 S., Salt Lake City, UT 84104, 2nd Floor Parks Training Room
Join Zoom meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3703674458?pwd=xigAA5545gKVfbjuBUjQhpOPQtUb20.1
Meeting ID: 370 367 4458
Passcode: 133477
AGENDA
I. Call to Order, Introductions, and Welcome (5:00 pm)
II. Approval of Meeting Minutes (5:05 pm)
a. Minutes from February 5, 2026
III. Public Comment (5:10 pm)
a. Verbal comments are limited to no more than 3 minutes; 15 minutes total. Written comments are welcome.
Board meetings are intended to be a place for people to feel safe and comfortable in participating in their government. A respectful and safe environment allows Board meetings to be conducted in an orderly, efficient, effective, and dignified fashion, free from distraction, intimidation, and threats to safety. We welcome everyone and ask all meeting participants to keep comments free of discriminatory language.
IV. Director's Report (5:25 pm)
a. Summary of current high-priority department items - Kim Shelley
V. Staff Presentations, Updates & Discussions (5:35 pm)
a. Golf Division - Matt Kammeyer, Golf Division Director
b. Park Ranger Program - Nick Frederick, Park Ranger Program Director
VI. Board Discussion (6:25 pm)
a. Administrative Update - Maria Romero, Board Manager
b. Committee Reporting
c. Board comments, question period & request for future agenda items
d. Board Engagement Opportunities/Requests
e. Written Update:
i. Parks Leaves Update
ii. Golf Update
iii. Park Ranger Program
iv. Bathroom Study
v. Next Meeting: Thursday, April 2, 2026
VII. Closed Session (7:05)
The Board will consider a motion to enter into a Closed Session. A closed meeting described under Section 52-4-205
Pursuant to Government Code Section 52-4-205(d): Conference with Legal Counsel
a. The Board will vote to close the meeting
b. The Board will vote to open the meeting
A closed meeting may also be held for attorney-client matters that are privileged pursuant to Utah Code ยง 78B-1-137, and for other lawful purposes that satisfy the pertinent requirements of the Utah Open and Public Meetings Act.
VIII. Adjourn (7:25 pm)
CERTIFICATE OF POSTING
The undersigned, duly appointed board manager, does hereby certify that the above notice and agenda was (1) posted on the Utah Public Notice Website created under Utah Code Section 63F-1-701, and (2) a copy of the foregoing provided to The Salt Lake Tribune and/or the Deseret News and to a local media correspondent and any others who have indicated interest.
MARIA ROMERO
PUBLIC LANDS DEPARTMENT
Final action may be taken in relation to any topic listed on the agenda. People with disabilities may make requests for reasonable accommodation, which may include alternate formats, interpreters, and other auxiliary aids and services. Please make requests at least two business days in advance. To make a request, please contact the staff at maria.romero@slcgov.com or 385-214-9408 or relay service 711.
Notice of Special Accommodations (ADA)
People with disabilities may make requests for reasonable accommodation, which may include alternate formats, interpreters, and other auxiliary aids and services. Please make requests at least two business days in advance. To make a request, please contact Maria Romero, Maria.Romero@slc.gov, PNUT Advisory Board Manager.
Notice of Electronic or Telephone Participation
In accordance with State Statute, City Ordinance and Board Policy, one or more Board Members may be connected via speakerphone.