DEPARTMENT of PUBLIC LANDS
Parks, Natural Lands, Urban Forestry, and Trails Advisory Board Meeting
Steward, Advocate, Activate
October 1, 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/3376119167?pwd=xFlU3gOdTTsCDOFGktevTz2JSqD270.1
Meeting ID: 337 611 9167
Passcode: 963149
AGENDA
I. Call to Order, Introductions, and Welcome (5:00pm)
a. Debrief Public Lands Day Event
II. Approval of Meeting Minutes (5:05pm)
a. Minutes from September 3, 2026
III. Public Comment (5:10pm)
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. Board Action Items (5:15)
a. Recommendation Letter: Public Lands E-Bike Ordinance Amendment - Steve Bloch, Board Member
b. PNUT Advisory Board Bylaw - Ginger Cannon, Vice Chair
c. Letter of Support for Salt Lake City Corporation - Glendale Regional Park Jordan River Recreation Access Project - Melanie Perhson
V. Director's Report (5:30pm)
a. Summary of current high-priority department items - Kim Shelley, Public Lands Director
VI. Staff Presentations, Updates & Discussions (5:40pm)
a. Informational Update: Adopt a Spot Jordan River Trail - Ashlyn Larsen, Partnership Coordinator
b. Informational Update: Public Lands Capital Improvement Projects - Kat Andra, Senior Planning Strategist (~6:00 pm)
VII. Board Discussion (~7:00 pm)
a. Administrative Update - Maria Romero, Board Manager
i. PNUT Advisory Board End of Year Report
ii. Discuss Grant Letters of Support
b. Committee Reporting
i. SCAAMP - Ginger Cannon
ii. Bylaws - Ginger Cannon
iii. Jordan River Trail - Melanie Pehrson
iv. Communications - Sarah Foran
v. Foothills - Steve Bloch
vi. Urban Trails - Thomas Merrill
c. Board comments, question period & request for future agenda items
d. Board Engagement Opportunities/Requests
e. Written Update:
i. Planning & Design - Project Updates
ii. Trails & Natural Lands - Event Update
iii. Park Ranger Program - New Supervisor Update
Next Meeting: Thursday, November 5, 2026
VIII. Adjourn (7:30pm)
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 Board Manager Maria Romero Maria.Romero@slc.gov , 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.