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Key votes at the meeting included the Lone Peak Public Safety District (PSD) tentative budget and Highland City’s tentative budget for fiscal 2025–26. Council members unanimously approved the Lone Peak PSD tentative budget (motion by Council member Kim; second by Council member Doug) and later approved the city’s tentative budget and scheduled a public hearing on the final budget for June.

On land use and code matters, the council voted unanimously to adopt updates to the city code to align with recent state law: an ordinance updating property boundary-adjustment procedures (approved 5–0), adoption of fire-code appendices into municipal code (5–0), classification/approval procedures for new business uses required by SB 179 (5–0 with adjusted time frames), and a broader set of land-use regulation updates required by HB 368 including new subdivision bonding rules (5–0). City attorney Rob Patterson briefed the council on the state-driven changes and staff said the updates were intended to comply with new statutory timelines and to clarify city procedures.

The council also awarded vendor and maintenance contracts: it authorized staff to negotiate and execute an agreement with Big T Recreation to replace the playground at Heritage Park (funds available from the parks tax allocation), approved the 2025 road-maintenance contracts (crack-sealing, overlays and reconstruction packages) and renewed a one-year solid-waste service agreement with Waste Management. Each contract vote passed unanimously.

Several council members probed the Lone Peak PSD tentative budget during discussion, pressing for detail on insurance cost increases and public-safety staffing. Public-safety leaders explained that insurance expenses rose across the shared pool and staffing and wage adjustments were intended to improve recruitment and retention. The PSD board had approved a 6% wage adjustment in its tentative budget; Highland’s council approved the tentative budget as presented.

The council also adopted an ordinance updating the city’s process for classifying and approving new business uses, setting administrative timelines (the council adjusted time frames to 45 days for certain hearings) and affirming that the council will hear requests to allow uses not expressly listed in commercial-zone tables.

Votes at a glance (selected items):
- Lone Peak Public Safety District tentative budget (approved 5–0)
- Highland City tentative budget and public hearing scheduling (approved 5–0)
- Ordinance: Property boundary-adjustment regulations (approved 5–0)
- Ordinance: Adoption of fire-code appendices (approved 5–0)
- Ordinance: Classification and approval of new business uses (approved 5–0; time frames adjusted)
- Ordinance: HB 368 land-use updates and subdivision-bonding changes (approved 5–0)
- Playground vendor: Big T Recreation (authorization to negotiate and execute contract; approved 5–0)
- 2025 Roads maintenance contracts (awarded to multiple contractors; approved 5–0)
- Solid-waste contract renewal with Waste Management (1-year renewal; approved 5–0)

Councilmembers said they will monitor key items — especially the PSD budget and subdivision-bonding changes — as staff brings forward final figures and implementation steps.

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“They've made ramps. They are a danger to children who are playing on the playground,” resident Lynn Power told the council during unscheduled public appearances.

Power and other residents described repeated close calls with riders who travel at speed, damage turf and install sizable wooden ramps. Laurie Todd and other neighbors said the riders often flee when police arrive by following routes patrol cars cannot take.

Chief Williams said officers have on occasion identified and apprehended riders, but that pursuits are difficult and risky. “When we arrive, the individuals flee and they take off through backyards and parks and alleyways down roads,” he said. He added one recent apprehension injured an officer and that public-safety staff must weigh pursuit risks.

Council members and staff discussed short-term options such as temporary orange construction fencing around the most-used ramping corners, improved signage and outreach to parents via neighborhood social pages. Parks staff said some responses — such as permanent fencing — could hinder routine maintenance and access for large equipment.

Mayor and council directed city staff to return in two weeks with a discussion item that reviews existing ordinances and presents options, including signage, enforcement tactics and potential local code changes. “Rob, how about in 2 weeks, can you come back with what our ordinances are on this and put it as a discussion item?” the mayor asked staff.

City staff said they will consult police and parks staff and return with recommended language and an implementation plan. Council members emphasized balancing safety improvements with park maintenance needs.

","Neighbors told the council that juveniles riding unlicensed e-bikes and dirt bikes have created jumps and damaged turf at Highland Hills playground and the Highland City trail. Police said apprehending riders is difficult and can risk officer safety; council asked staff to return in two weeks with proposed ordinances and options.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6559074,"Highland council adopts golf-cart rules, sets age limit and street restrictions",4194,7695000,11889000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3218974-3771256b4750f27a07f7463b3b632126&start=7695&end=11889","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3218974-3771256b4750f27a07f7463b3b632126/thumbnail_7695000.jpg","/articles/6559074/Utah/Highland-council-adopts-golf-cart-rules-sets-age-limit-and-street-restrictions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6559074-0f63a8e35b4f1cb066e1c7ec619414a6/orig.mp4?Expires=1771135983&Signature=Jneq-8qxS514qBk7xKc~RmYZMkq1qFR0o4cVFce4QH1FqwuqPGi8HFD74TmK-5CDPGRaQkNz8sSeTst~aoPsHDLfv0Adlyf9goDny0peZviigoyTEH-CXBtEcDNOctj90hPassrmcMawQ~HfCpakB2yAwfVZ-7t~u8Dt8MpAkgLAetslMdgbLoKx2M8mCORZahn0gi2B2nbMhH7Ujt74J2iHNj7lqLYzwN7C5UjLuEJVBVBPn-MJ7FfMlQl9IrKt93Wx0aCtIX6TaeWff7w10seVnHQbDdbTfXvCx41GoMYdR5cJDcJll3bafjEnMMcPPh9Rr5czDJaUNTsPuB3VHQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Highland City Council on Tuesday approved a new ordinance permitting golf carts on city streets under specific conditions, saying the change balances resident interest with public-safety limits.

The ordinance requires operators to be at least 18 years old, limits use to streets posted at 25 miles per hour or slower and bans operation after dark. It also makes alcohol-related violations involving golf carts misdemeanors and allows the city to cite vehicle owners who knowingly allow minors to operate their carts.

Council members and staff said the rules are intended to allow neighborhood mobility while curbing the most dangerous uses. “If they're taking kids on laps or driving on sidewalks, that's not acceptable,” Council member Kim said during the discussion.

Rob Patterson, the city attorney, told the council state law allows municipalities to permit golf carts on city streets but not on state highways; the ordinance therefore excludes Alpine Highway, North County Boulevard and similar state routes. The draft ordinance is modeled on several other Utah cities’ rules but includes Highland-specific limits the council discussed.

Supporters urged the council to allow the vehicles. Aaron Gleif, a resident who spoke during public comment, said golf carts help neighbors connect. “We have expanded our connections in this community unlike any other place we've ever lived before,” he said.

Opponents raised safety concerns. Elizabeth Rice, a 26-year Highland resident, described a recent neighborhood incident involving a youth and a motor vehicle and warned about risks around schools and parks.

Chief Williams of the Highland public safety department advised the council on enforceability, noting officers can cite visible violations such as underage drivers or excess passengers but that many rules are harder to prove in the field. He and other staff recommended keeping the first ordinance modest and adjusting rules later if experience warrants.

The council voted 4–1 to adopt the ordinance. Council member Scott voted against the measure, saying he remained worried about safety on roads where motorists routinely exceed speed limits. The city will publish implementing details and signage guidance for residents.

The ordinance takes effect following the mayor’s signature and standard posting procedures; staff will return with an implementation plan and enforcement guidance.

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