Central Wasatch Commission
Special Board Meeting
University of Utah Guest House and Conference Center, Alpine Room
110 Fort Douglas Blvd., Salt Lake City, UT 84113
Tuesday, October 20, 2026; 8:00 A.M.
Notice is hereby given that the Central Wasatch Commission will hold a meeting on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, beginning at approximately 8:00 A.M. You may attend the meeting at the anchor location: University of Utah Guest House and Conference Center, Alpine Room located at 110 Fort Douglas Blvd., Salt Lake City, UT 84113. 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/j/83767353807
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.
8:00 A.M. Opening
1. Chair Erin Mendenhall will call the meeting to order and welcome Board members and the public.
8:00 A.M. Introduction and Expectations
1. Chair Mendenhall will invite stakeholders to introduce themselves.
2. Chair Mendenhall will give an overview of expectations for the day and provide the rules of engagement.
3. CWC staff will give an overview of the current state of the CWNCRA.
8:15 A.M. Statements of Interest
1. Town of Alta (municipality contiguous to or within the proposed NCRA boundary).
2. Town of Brighton (municipality contiguous to or within the proposed NCRA boundary).
3. Save Our Canyons (representative of the broad environmental and recreation interests of the Central Wasatch Mountains).
4. Wasatch Backcountry Alliance (representative of Central Wasatch Mountain recreation interests pertinent to the agenda).
5. Other Commissioners of the CWC.
9:00 A.M. Discussion
10:30 A.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 8:00 A.M. on October 19, 2026, 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;
3. Posted at the office of the governing body of each member entity of the CWC; and
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.