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Council reviews capital priorities: 6000 West/10400 W sidewalk, Highland Boulevard landscaping and park upgrades
Summary
Council discussed several capital priorities in the tentative budget including a phased sidewalk/safe-routes effort near 6000 West and 10400 West, Highland Boulevard median landscaping tied to developer reimbursement for a roundabout, park playground replacements and security cameras at the splash pad.
Council members and staff discussed multiple capital priorities that appear in the tentative FY26 budget or were identified as high council priorities during the budget retreat.
Sidewalks and safe routes: Councilmembers emphasized the 6000 West/10400 West corridor as a high priority for pedestrian safety and safe routes to school. Staff described the project as costly and complex: acquiring right-of-way, possible property agreements with a local Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints parcel, and construction could cost hundreds of thousands of dollars. Staff estimated a curb-and-gutter plus sidewalk approach along 6000 West might cost on the order of $300,000 if right-of-way can be negotiated; that figure could double if property purchases are required. Staff said they will pursue grant options such as Safe Routes to School and will continue negotiations with property owners on right-of-way or cost-sharing options.
Highland Boulevard roundabout and medians: Council confirmed the developer (DR Horton) will construct the roundabout and the city expects reimbursement through Mountainland Association of Governments (MAG) grant processes once the developer submits final construction costs and documentation. A budget placeholder of about $70,000 appears in the capital roads fund to cover Highland Boulevard landscaping (medians) that may shift between years depending on grant reimbursement timing.
Parks and events: The tentative budget includes money to replace two playgrounds this year (Heritage Park and Mitchell Hollow), funds for trail maintenance updates, and conduit/lighting work to support Heritage Park events and holiday lighting. Staff also proposed $75,000 for security cameras at the splash pad with active monitoring and audio alerts; staff said they will provide more details and exact bid scopes in follow-up meetings.
Other items: Council considered a traffic-calming toolbox, cemetery veterans area preliminary work ($18,000 placeholder pending a perpetual-care fund study), tree replacements and landscape maintenance. Staff stressed the need to align capital project timing with available grants and fund balance and to ensure equipment and staffing exist for maintenance of new facilities.
No final approvals were taken; staff will provide additional cost details and potential phasing for council consideration before final budget adoption.
