City Council - Regular Meeting

Thank you.

We do need briefly to go into a closed session and discuss real estate, potential real estate acquisition or sale. That will be the topic of this closed session.

I need a motion to go into the closed session. I will move. Catherine makes the motion. Is there a second? Second. Any discussion? Catherine, how do you vote?

Yes.

Tasha?

Yes.

Wren?

Yes.

And is Fred on the line? All right, so we will convene our closed session here in the conference room. So we're convening our closed session here. For the record, Fred, how do you vote on closed session? Yes. We need to say where we're convening, so that's why I've convened here. I'm sorry. Okay.

And Dan is going to stay.

We still have a few minutes to our next one. Unless you want to do some council manager stuff now.

Let's do it now.

Who has something to go over?

I have some stuff. I met with the or the tree committee met this morning and they were really grateful to be involved in the beautification fund when we talked about that because we're hoping that it can become more of a collaborative effort between them and us with some of these entrances that they've been talking about for a while so they were really excited to see what happens with that And then I also mentioned, you know, they talked a little bit about, you know, we had talked about stating their duties and just revisiting that. And we had kind of mentioned maybe changing their name to be more representative of what they're doing. And they said they would welcome that. So I said I would bring that forth and see if that's something we wanted to do. I think we had talked about either like the city beautification committee or trees and landscaping so I think you know something along that line because in their discussions and I think I'd like to maybe put this on a future like study session because they have a lot of suggestions and ideas of what you know what kind of their duties might look like but they're really talking about how important it is for you know like park strips to really have a good handle on that and just this, you know, different landscaping with water wise. And they're already doing, there's a local scapes class in a couple weeks. There's so much more than just trees. I agree.

So it's kind of limiting to just call it a tree.

Yeah, I agree.

So that's what I wanted to say.

Anything else for you?

I think that's everything.

I have a question. So we've talked about renaming it and all that. So what's our next step to doing that?

Well, because we also talked about, at the same time, making parks and trails being trails and open space. Because parks, we love. But really, Brett just kind of picks apart the playground design, right? Discussing the playground themselves so much with these committees, right?

Could you put the parks with the beautification?

They would be the landscaping piece, right? They would be talking about the water-wise landscape and the trees more than like playground.

Yeah, so I think that that could fall under them because they're working to plant some trees at the splash pad. So I think they're already like looking at those kind of areas throughout the city that could use some. But I think, yeah, if they also have that. duty you know responsibility and I think it's more oh this is what we would recommend it's not city must do that and they they've not come across as saying we think the city should do this it's just we'd like to be a recommending body you know those are very knowledgeable people And they're really like up to date with, you know, they pay attention to what other cities are doing, kind of the change from xeriscaping to waterwise.

And they're already teaching great results . And those classes aren't about trees as much as waterwise landscaping.

And they've said we have the highest attendance in the valley.

They're packed.

So I think it's something that the citizens are excited about. They're coming.

On that same note, Bruno and I talked a little bit about they've always wanted a project. And we've talked so much about these gateways to Graper. And we have Smith's, that project coming along, right? So that was a gateway. We had a Welcome to Graper sign there. Is there any?

We had the old one, yes.

Right. So maybe it's an opportunity to have a new Welcome to Graper sign there that they could, and then could, for this committee to talk a little bit about some landsliding around, some beautification around that sign. Is there going to be a spot for a sign there?

We need to deed the old detention basin to them, but there should be some.

Well, I did bring it up.

Well, the old basin filled up with water in that big storm. Just recently? Oh, yeah.

There has to be a Welcome River sign somewhere. Smith's on the corner where the

And this is an opportunity to get water to whatever landscaping we want to put at that gate. Let's have some water for a tree and some plants.

Because so often we run into this where there's no water source, so we can't plant anything. Well, there are going to be landscaping all around that. Right. And it really is kind of a gateway right there, that very tip. And I think it would be good for the tree committee to have a project.

Well, and there's land on the opposite side, like kitty corner to that, that I don't think would be developable. Because it's just like a little strip that maybe the sign could go there if we don't have room.

And there won't be water, right? Well, so then... It would have to be very water-wise. Oh, sorry.

So here's where Smith's, you know, I think there's like a bank or something. And then Chick-fil-A is like over here somewhere.

Right there on that corner. That's probably UDOT's property.

It is UDOT's property. I just checked. So maybe we should focus on the Smiths if we can get a little tiny spot for a sign.

OK, anybody else have anything else?

I wanted to, the flight park today, the sign for the Widowmaker Trail is in, and there's going to be a big presentation. Is it in September or October? October 10th, I believe is the date for it. And I think some of the Kimbals who won those races up to the top are going to be in attendance with some of their motorcycles. So I think it will be very cool. Hopefully everybody can come. And Kelly very graciously said there might be some money for waters. Yeah. We have cookies that are shaped like a mountain. That would be cute.

And we just don't have a time yet, right? As soon as we get a time, I'll get on your calendar. Yes.

I think we're going to check with the county to see if they have a preference, but they were thinking early afternoon, I think is what they were thinking. We can't close the park. The county won't let us close any portions of the park for the event. So we're trying to figure out when the busy time is to have it at the opposite time.

Yeah, we can get a count.

I can have Ivy. Oh, yeah, that'd be great.

And they're bringing one of their old motorcycles?

That's the talk. Yes. The Kimbells said they have a couple motorcycles that they can bring. So Mel Kimbell, who is, I think Jason said in his 80s, he's actually the person on the plaque. The photo that we used on the plaque, him and his family will come. They've got a couple motorcycles. And then there's some people that are part of these people motorcycle club that is interested in coming to use to ride it as well.

But you're not climbing the hill?

No, no. That was one of the tracks.

There are multiple tracks. Okay, anybody else? The only question I have is, excuse me, you need to talk about this foster cat situation.

I don't have any.

Do you want to follow up what the other cities are doing? That's what we're working on is researching what other cities are doing. It's a can-op-a-tee.

I'll just say I was at the Association of Councils for Municipal Guns or something and they, Cottonwood Heights is hosting a showing of the lake, the documentary about the Great Salt Lake and it's September 10th and she wanted to make sure to invite everyone. The folks there, I think there are a lot of people, like you were talking about, who are interested in water-wise. They'd love to do it in other cities. I mentioned this to Mike. I think it would be great if we did a showing in Draper just to help encourage people to be water-wise.

So you're talking about turning the tree committee into a water-wise landscaping committee, too, to help people change landscaping? Is that what you're talking about?

Yeah. I mean, they're kind of already doing that. That's what a lot of their presentations have been about.

Then we have a little bit of a break. You could do that. Yeah, but the amphitheater.

That'd be cool. After Zorro, maybe. Is there anything after Zorro? Or is the amphitheater open for a movie?

For a movie? Yeah. No, that's about the last thing I scheduled. Zorro. 11th, 12th, 13th, maybe. 14th is the last. I want to go to Zorro. Do you have an email?

No.

So the Jordan River Commission is also hosting the lake this Thursday in Saratoga Springs. What movie is that?

It's a documentary about the Jordan River.

Brian Steed and like three people, some BYU professor, three of these three people have made it into a big deal and gotten lots of support. But it just talks about all the things that will happen at the lake. So it's a horror film. But they have this very hopeful take on it. It was in Sundance.

A hopeful take on it. I want to see how they spin this. We have a little break until our meeting.

All right, everyone. Welcome to our city council meeting this evening. I'd like to call our meeting to order. We're going to start our meeting like we often do with the Pledge of Allegiance that will be given by our finance director, Mr. John Veik. John, go ahead. Please rise for the pledge. Thank you, John. That takes us to our next item on our agenda, which is an opportunity for general public comment. If you're here for an item that's on our agenda for public hearing, looks like we don't have any of those. So this would be just a general public comment, general items. I have one card. Mr. Dave Mast. Dave, did you have a general public comment? Come on up. Give us your name and address, sir.

Mayor, council, Dave Mast, 14727 Canyon Point Road. Those of the council that don't know me, I'm a longtime resident, 50 years here in Draper, done a lot of development, a lot of land donation to the city and other entities, several churches. But look, tonight's matter concerns the Lone Peak Canyon development that I have, I'm taking seven lots, reducing them to three lots. And I want to do a plat amendment. And I've spoken with staff, and I've got somewhere with staff, particularly with Scott, but we've come to a dead end with the Draper Water Department. And I need some help there because they want me to determine where I currently have seven connections. They want me to determine where a future connection is going to be for a larger lot. I don't know where that will be. And I'm willing to put a note on the plans like we always do on plat amendments, et cetera, to make a condition to the approval. But until I know where someone is going to put a house on a position on a one-acre lot versus, say, a third-acre lot, I just don't know where that will be. And I think it's unfair to say. Predict to the future where this connection is going to be now again. We have existing seven water connections We only want three four will be returned to the city no charge But I heard someone in the staff say well We might want a cash bond deposits to and I'm not sure why if we're surrendering for water connections, so the issue again is I We just want to have a condition to the approval that we can determine from the buyer, the builder, at the time he or she chooses where to position their lot, where we can put that connection. And I'm able, willing, and ready to do that. But as it stands, we've had a several month delay on our plat amendment. And it needs to change. And I just hope that the council, mayor, Mike, you can maybe huddle with staff and see what we can do to expedite that process. Any questions?

No questions. Just comment. Thank you, Dave.

Thank you.

All right. Is there anyone else?

Hello. My name is Reed Gibby at 667 Vandelay Lane. I appreciate the efforts that you folks put in as city council members. Also, your staff had occasion to visit a couple of them recently, and they're very good people. I was born just before World War I. And so I've seen a lot of changes. And what I want to talk about is changes in our medical system. Over the years, I've had some good experiences and some not so good experiences. I was in the hospital one time for 12 days, and it really didn't fix the problem. About 12, 13 years ago, I was prescribed some pills that caused a rash about three-fourths of my body. And the people in renal dermatologists said, well, we can give you this heavy steroid three, four times a year, and this is the rest of your life. Well, we have a daughter in Park City that knew about University of Utah. And so I located on the internet this dermatologist and drove well over 500 miles to go see him. And within a week, I could see a progress. And after about seven months, I was pretty well cured. But we got tired of commuting, so we moved. That's only one of the reasons. But anyway, in January 2020, when SARS-2 hit, I was very concerned or curious. So I decided to check about a SARS-1. Sure enough, about 2002, there was a breakout of SARS-1. I had also become suspicious about vaccinations. And so I compared CDC just before about 2019 with Sweden and about one half. And so I was very suspicious when COVID hit and some of the policies. For example, the World Health Organization recommended one meter separation. That's 39 inches. We had 72 inches, which really killed our schools. And so I just wanted to indicate that there are some things I'm very, very concerned about. And I'm not sure that oftentimes our federal people are completely honest with us. But I'm very grateful that you people are. And your staff is. Thank you.

Thank you, Reed. Is there anyone else that would like to make a general public comment here in the public comment period? Any former city managers that wanted to make public comment? All right. Seeing no further public comment, we'll close public comment period, go to item four, which is our items for consent. Item four is approval of the August 12, 2026 and August 18, 2026 city council meeting minutes. Item 4B is approval of Resolution 2640. It's a resolution reappointing Geneva Wood Maze as a member of the Draper City Parks, Trails, and Recreation Committee. Item 4C is approval of Resolution 2641, a resolution appointing Laura Fidler as a regular member of the Draper City Planning Commission. Item 4D is approval of Resolution 2642. It's a resolution appointing Drew Martinez as an alternate member to the Draper City Planning Commission. 4E, approval of resolution 2643. It's a resolution authorizing the mayor to execute a quick claim deed for certain real property located in the Suncrest development.

Mr. Mayor, may I make a motion to approve the consent calendar?

I have a motion by Ms. Lowry to approve the consent calendar. Is there a second?

I'll second.

Second by Ms. Johnson. Is there any further discussion? All right. Tasha, how do you vote? Yes. Brynn?

Yes.

Fred? Yes. Catherine?

Yes.

That item is passed unanimously four to zero. I will note for the record that our council member, Michael Green, is not present for this meeting. Item five is next. It's items for council consideration. We have one item, which is action items to approve ordinance 1737. It's an ordinance of Draper City Council amending title three, chapter four of the Draper City Municipal Code regarding government records access. And who's presenting on that?

Nicole? I don't have a presentation, just the ordinance in your packet. This ordinance updates Title III, Chapter IV of the Draper City Municipal Code regarding Government Records Access Management Act, as well as the State Records Management Statutes. Everything we have in city code is duplicative of state code, so it's just an administrative act to clean up code. It doesn't change public's right to request records or Draper City's compliance with grandma, just cleaning up the code.

Any questions for Nicole? Is there a motion?

Motion to approve Ordinance 1737.

A motion by Tasha to approve. Is there a second?

I'll second.

Second by Bren. Further discussion? Hearing none, Tasha, how do you vote? Brynn?

Yes. Catherine? Yes.

Fred? Yes. The item is passed unanimously four to zero. That takes us to item six, which is the need to recess to the community reinvestment agency meeting. Is there a motion?

So moved.

Is that Brynn?

Yeah. All right. Motion by Brynn. Second. Second. Jumping the gun on me here. Okay. Is there further discussion? Brynn, how do you vote?

Yes.

Tasha? Yes. Catherine?

Yes.

Fred? Yes. All right. We are now convened. I'll call to order the Community Reinvestment Agency meeting. First item on our agenda is item 2. Item 2A is the approval of the August 18, 2026 Community Reinvestment Agency meeting minutes. And item 2B is... An action item is approval of Resolution CRA-2605. It's a resolution approving a participation agreement with Next Core Health Development LLC for the development of a medical office building in the Crescent Redevelopment District. I'm assuming we have some presentations for that. Go ahead, Mike.

Yeah, just really quick. So we're here asking for the City Council to approve a participation agreement with NexCorp Healthcare Development LLC. Ryan DeGear with NexCorp is present, as is Mr. Dobbins, who has acted as their consultant and helped... this participation agreement. So Nexcor Health really quickly is a national healthcare real estate company that partners with local healthcare systems and they build new developments in communities that align with the local healthcare system. They may be surgical centers, they may be imaging centers, office buildings, medical office buildings. They end up being the owner, developer, and manager of their projects and contribute their own capital of projects, meaning that they don't come in and just get an agreement done or get the entitlements done, but they are in it for the long haul. And so we have started establishing a good relationship with Next Corps and their representatives. So the project they're proposing would be a three-storey, 80,000-square-foot medical office building adjacent to Lone Peak Hospital. They project that they'll employ approximately 150 medical professionals, and in that medical office building provide specialized health care, including cancer treatment and orthopedic care. The benefits, excuse me, it, actually there's a typo there, should be $3.3 million, but the Crescent Redevelopment District project as part of the participation, would contribute $3.3 million towards the project, with the benefits to the city being spurring economic development in that area, providing high-quality health care options and creating high-wage medical jobs. Our financial consultants, LRB, did an analysis of the CRA's contribution to the project and the benefits that the city can anticipate receiving. And the benefits flowing back towards the city are many multiples, if you will, of the $3.3 million in investment or incentive. And that includes increased property tax, sales tax, tax on personal property, as well as the creation of the highway. high-paying jobs. And so there definitely is a good return on investment, as we found, quite frankly, in other CRA projects. Currently, the CRA, the Crescent Redevelopment District, has approximately $7.3 million available for qualifying projects. There are three different benchmarks that NextCorps has to meet in order to be eligible to receive payment. The first is $1.3 million payable upon the closing of the construction loan. I go back to the slide earlier that mentions it, that Next Core owns, operates, and is involved in the office building on a long-term basis. And I specifically asked about this particular provision. Upon closing the construction loan, there are obligations that they have both to their prospective tenants as well as their equity partners. And so they just can't walk away from this deal with $1.3 million. I feel comfortable with that provision. The next payment would be in the next fiscal year, which would be payable upon the issuance of a building permit. and a proof of $3 million in development expenditures. They provided information to me so far, and I think they're in more than $2 million so far in on this project. So they're well invested to this point, even before we've got this participation agreement in place. And then the last payment of $700,000 would be payable upon the issuance There's three portions of this. The certificate of occupancy for the structure core and building shell. The first tenant receiving a certificate of occupancy and then proof of creation of 30 medical professional full-time employment or FTE equivalents earning at least $96,000 a year. So based on the analysis of LRB and these benchmarks, which I think Next Corps can achieve in the next two or three years. I think this will be a project that will benefit not only the Crescent District, but as well as the city by really bringing more services, specialized medical services to our residents without having to go all over the valley and other places. So I think there's a lot of upside to this project. So if you have any questions or if you have any questions for NEXT Core, I'm happy to entertain those.

I just have a question. If there's any infrastructure that might need to be improved or replaced because of this development, will that, this $3.3 million, will any of that go towards that?

I don't think, well, they may have infrastructure improvements on site. Ryan, I invite you up if you want to answer that question. Off-site, probably not, but I'll let him.

Hey, everyone. Thank you for having me. Yeah, off-site, there won't be any...

Step up to that mic, if you would, and lift it up. Thank you. Give us your name and address.

Randy here from Nexcor Group, Assistant Vice President of Real Estate Development. There will be no improvements for off-site. On-site, we will have some limited improvements for not only landscaping, but as well as the drive lanes that connect the existing campus.

I guess to follow up with that, is there any anticipated improvements that we might need to make to either Minuteman or the road with 125th?

We've talked about the possibility of using some of the CRA funds to... participate with UTA and UDOT in straightening out Kimball's Lane. We've talked with Jason Burningham about that and are looking at an analysis of whether or not that off-site improvement would be eligible for CRA participation. I don't know that there's any anticipated improvements along Minuteman, as you're aware. UDOT has a pretty significant project at this point, so I don't know that that road will be upgraded or any changes made until UDOT establishes their final plan for that freeway expansion.

Another question I just have. How many other projects are... potentially available within this district?

We don't have any that are proposed right now, but...

Like how close is it to being built out or whatever?

It's getting close on that property. There may be other investments we can make in upgrading maybe some of the existing infrastructure and facilities. That's something that I sent an email to the council that we were meeting with LRB to come up with a capital facility, a project plan that we can present to you that we'll outline some of the possibilities.

Because this would be about three-something million out of that seven million that's left for that district, right? Yeah. Okay.

And there's still quite a bit of life left in that particular district, unlike we've got a couple that have come to the end of their life, and so we do have money that we need to spend on projects. This one we have a little bit more lead time. Okay.

Any other questions? Thank you, sir.

Appreciate it. Thank you.

All right, this is an item for action.

Is there a motion? Mr. Mayor, I make a motion that we approve the August 18, 2026 Community Reinvestment Agency meeting minutes and also approve this action item, Resolution CRA 26-05.

Motion by Fred to approve. Is there a second?

I'll second.

Second by Brynn. Very good. All right. Any further discussion? Hearing none, Fred, how do you vote? Yes. Brynn?

Yes.

Tasha? Yes. Catherine?

Yes.

Items passed unanimously, four to zero. That requires item number three, which is a motion to adjourn ourselves back into our exciting city council meeting.

So moved.

Motion by Brynn. Second? Second. Second by Tasha. Brynn, how do you vote?

Yes. Tasha? Yes.

Catherine?

Yes. Fred? Yes.

All right. Unanimously, we are reconvened, and that puts us right at item number seven, which is usually the favorite item of the evening. The motion to adjourn.

So moved.

So moved. We have a motion by Brenna. Second?

Second.

Second by Catherine. All in favor of adjourning this meeting, say aye.

Aye.

Any opposed? We stand adjourned. We could all run over to Riverton and join their crowd.