DEPARTMENT of PUBLIC LANDS
Parks, Natural Lands, Urban Forestry, and Trails Advisory Board Meeting
Steward, Advocate, Activate
August 6, 2026
Join in person: Public Lands Administrative Building: 1965 W 500 S., Salt Lake City, UT 84104, Upstairs Parks Training Room
Join Zoom meeting:
https://slc-gov.zoom.us/j/89542950618?pwd=6TLhRxnRjwtsObAzr3SukCGp9uFa6N.1
Meeting ID: 895 4295 0618
Passcode: 057734
AGENDA
I. Call to Order, Introductions, and Welcome (5:00 pm)
II. Approval of Meeting Minutes (5:05 pm)
a. Minutes from June 4, 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.
b. 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. Welcome to the new Board member - Tyler Thunell (5:25 pm)
V. Director's Report (5:35 pm)
a. Summary of current high-priority department items - Kim Shelley
VI. Staff Presentations, Updates & Discussions (5:40 pm)
a. FY2026/2027 Budget & Priorities - Kim Shelley, Director
b. Park Ranger Update - Nick Frederick, Park Ranger Division Director
VII. Board Discussion (6:05 pm)
a. Administrative Update - Public Lands Staff Member
b. National Public Lands Day Board Participation - Ashlyn Larsen (6:20 pm)
c. Committee Reporting (6:10 pm)
i. Foothills: Steve Bloch, Board Member
ii. Communications: Sarah Foran, Board Member
iii. Urban Trails: Thomas Merrill, Board Member
iv. Jordan River Trail
v. Bylaws: Ginger Cannon, Vice Chair
vi. SCAAMP: Ginger Cannon, Vice Chair
d. Board comments, question period & request for future agenda items (6:35 pm)
e. Board Engagement Opportunities/Requests
f. Written Update:
i. Pioneer Park
ii. Tranche 2 Projects
iii. Fisher Mansion Updates
iv. Next Meeting: Thursday, September 3, 2026
VIII. Adjourn (6:40 pm)
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 the Chief Administrative Officer's Office at 801-535-6426, or relay service 711.
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.