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Cottonwood Heights council approves three resolutions, including arts grant and committee appointment
Summary
COTTONWOOD HEIGHTS, Utah — The Cottonwood Heights City Council voted unanimously Sept. 2 to approve three resolutions: appointing Scott Simonson to the Parks, Trails and Open Space Committee; establishing an employee appeals board required by state statute; and approving a grant agreement with the Utah Division of Arts and Museums for fiscal year 2025–26.
COTTONWOOD HEIGHTS, Utah — The Cottonwood Heights City Council voted unanimously Sept. 2 to approve three resolutions: appointing Scott Simonson to the Parks, Trails and Open Space Committee; establishing an employee appeals board required by state statute; and approving a grant agreement with the Utah Division of Arts and Museums for fiscal year 2025–26.
The measures completed routine administrative business and were moved quickly during the business meeting. The council also approved the consent calendar, which included minutes from the Aug. 19 work session and business meeting, and then adjourned.
The council considered Resolution 2025-64 to appoint Scott Simonson to the Parks, Trails and Open Space Committee. Council member Burrell moved to approve the resolution and Council member Matt Holton seconded. The roll call vote recorded Council member Holton, Council member Hyland, Council member Newell, Council member Burrell and Mayor Mike Quickers voting yes; the motion carried 5-0.
“We're excited to have a full committee,” said Jared, city staff, earlier in the meeting after the council discussed the appointment.
Resolution 2025-65 established an employee appeals board. Council member Newell moved to approve the resolution and Council member Burrell seconded. The same five council members on the dais voted yes (Holton, Hyland, Newell, Burrell and Mayor Mike Quickers), approving the resolution 5-0. During the meeting Council member Hyland commended staff for organizing the board to meet state statutory requirements.
Resolution 2025-66 authorized a grant agreement with the Utah Division of Arts and Museums for fiscal year 2025–26. Council member Hyland moved to approve the grant agreement and Council member Holton seconded. Council members Newell, Burrell, Holton, Hyland and Mayor Mike Quickers voted yes; the resolution passed 5-0. The grant agreement was discussed earlier in the work session; the meeting record did not specify the grant amount or program details.
The consent calendar, consisting of minutes from the Aug. 19 work session and business meeting, was approved by voice vote and the council then approved a motion to adjourn.
Meeting participants did not record any amendments to the resolutions; no votes against or abstentions were entered on the record.
