Council approves Ordinance #1734: Planning Commission Structure, 5–0

Ordinance #1734: Planning Commission Structure

5 yes, 0 no

Tasha Lowery (yes), Mike Green (yes), Kathryn Dahlin (yes), Bryn Heather Johnson (yes), Fred Lowry (yes)

Approval of Resolution CRA #26-04

5 yes, 0 no

Bryn Heather Johnson (yes), Fred Lowry (yes), Tasha Lowery (yes), Mike Green (yes), Kathryn Dahlin (yes)

Ordinance #1736: Town Center Residential Zoning Text Amendment

5 yes, 0 no

Bryn Heather Johnson (yes), Fred Lowry (yes), Tasha Lowery (yes), Mike Green (yes), Kathryn Dahlin (yes)

Approval of June 2, 2026 and June 9, 2026 Meeting Minutes

5 yes, 0 no

Mike Green (yes), Kathryn Dahlin (yes), Bryn Heather Johnson (yes), Fred Lowry (yes), Tasha Lowery (yes)

Resolution #26-39: FY2026-2027 Budget and Tax Rate

5 yes, 0 no

Bryn Heather Johnson (yes), Fred Lowry (yes), Tasha Lowery (yes), Mike Green (yes), Kathryn Dahlin (yes)

Approval of August 4, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes

5 yes, 0 no

City Initiated Town Center Residential Zoning Text Amendment

City Wide

Amends the Town Center zoning code to allow single-family homes on lots smaller than 0.5 acres.

approved (5-0) · still approved

State Code Compliance for Municipal Ordinances

The city is required to report on how it uses tax increment funds to improve specific areas of town. This ensures that the money diverted from property taxes is actually helping to grow the local economy.

What it means: Draper residents and businesses benefit from infrastructure improvements and economic development funded by the CRA.

police department operations

Residents expressed concerns about the city's use of Flock license plate reader cameras, arguing they violate Fourth Amendment privacy rights and requesting the contract be canceled.

What it means: Residents concerned about privacy and government surveillance.

economic development

The city has about $31 million in unspent funds sitting in various project accounts. The board is looking for ways to spend this money on local infrastructure, like fixing traffic signals and roads, rather than letting it sit idle.

What it means: The agency holds approximately $31 million in unspent funds that are available for project-related investments.

Draper Historical Society Coordination & Inventory

Supporters are pushing for a new museum and event center, arguing that the current facility is too small and that the city needs to preserve its history.

What it means: The project is estimated to cost roughly $2.5 million, with a proposed partnership between the city (land) and private donors (construction).

Historic Preservation and Documentation

The commission is finalizing the budget for the 2025/2026 fiscal year and planning for 2026/2027 to ensure they have the funds to protect local historic sites.

What it means: Residents who value the preservation of Draper's history and character.