Herriman reports commercial growth: Trader Joe’s, Target moving forward in Town Center; several small businesses opening

Sandra, economic development staff, told the council the city is tracking roughly 235 brick-and-mortar commercial licenses and multiple active projects across several commercial centers. She listed near-term openings and ribbon cuttings — including Iceberg Shakes, Cay Cook Station, Salt City Tacos, and three additional businesses expected to open by year-end — and highlighted the Town Center build where Trader Joe’s and Target are under construction.

Sandra also described tenant activity at several other centers, reported that some projects faced financing hiccups but remained in progress, and said staff will circulate ribbon‑cutting dates once confirmed. During the discussion councilmembers asked for an analysis of how new commercial development would affect long‑term property tax revenue versus sales tax incentives; one councilmember suggested staff produce a multi‑year property tax impact analysis to inform future budget planning.

Council briefly noted an industrial tenant, B and T LLC, described in the presentation as a firearms and ammunition manufacturer relocating from Florida to part of the Rockwell Landing building; staff said the tenant will occupy a portion of the site (roughly under 100,000 square feet) and marketing for remaining space continues.

There were no votes; council asked staff to follow up with a property‑tax impact analysis and to coordinate ribbon‑cutting notifications for council attendance.