Council Member· 2024-2028
Fred Lowry
Draper City
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- 24
- Total speaking time
- 1:40:12
- Avg per meeting
- 4:11
- Segments
- 1592
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Council Member Fred Lowry on the recordAI-generated · 4 meetingsCouncil Member Fred Lowry consistently prioritizes traffic mitigation, infrastructure planning, and parking logistics across his recent legislative activities. He has actively engaged with development applications and zoning amendments, demonstrating a willingness to leverage his vote to secure concessions such as cross-access parking to address constituent concerns. While he critically evaluates project site designs and density, he remains committed to supporting diverse housing types, as evidenced by his support for residential zoning changes and mixed-density development projects.
Top issues during term (20)(Development)
Historic Preservation and Documentation
Potential future partnership costs for radar verification and marker installation.
Bangerter Crossroads Development
The project involves extensive private commercial investment alongside city commitments to surrounding road and signal infrastructure.
CRA Fund Programming
Involves management and future programming of approximately $31 million in accumulated community reinvestment agency fund balances.
Commercial Site Development and Beautification
Costs will depend on final design and potential partnership funding.
SSVM Multi-Lot Private Road Development Opposition
Will generate additional property tax revenue for the city if built, but residents warned of potential private and public maintenance and flooding costs.
Draper TOD Fourth Amended Subdivision Plat
Private investment in infrastructure and access improvements for transit-oriented development.
Crescent Redevelopment District Investment
The city will contribute $3.3 million in tax increment funds to the project.
land use amendment
This could bring more tax revenue if new developments pop up, but might also mean higher costs for city services.
Tree Planting and Beautification
$20,000 total across municipal budget allocations and donor funds, plus Twin Pines Nursery tree stock.
Tree Planting Specifications for Developers
Null
Historic Property Survey
Covered under existing historic preservation grant and municipal budget allocations.
New Office Building Development
The agency will contribute $3.3 million in tax increment financing, offset by long-term property and sales tax growth and high-wage job creation.
infrastructure development
A new facility would require significant capital investment, likely through a bond.
housing development
The projects represent new private investment in the city's housing stock.
Gateway Signage and Entrance Beautification
Costs will depend on final design and potential partnership funding.
Inclusive Historical Documentation
Minimal costs associated with printing and website updates.
River to Range Trail Connectivity
The project is in the study phase, but involves high-cost infrastructure like overpasses or tunnels.
Community Event Staffing
Volunteers help keep event costs down by reducing the need for paid staff.
Commercial Development in Neighborhoods
The project represents new commercial investment in the city.
Moved or seconded (2)
Motions Lowry personally put forward or seconded. Attribution comes from the minutes; where the minutes name somebody we cannot match to the roster we leave it out rather than guess, so this is a floor, not a total.
- movedpassed 4-02026-02-10
Councilmember F. Lowry motioned to go into a closed meeting to discuss the purchase, exchange or lease of real property and security systems.
- secondedpassed2025-07-15
Items for Consideration
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
Decisions during term (16)
Recorded while Lowry was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Exchange 14068 South 145 East Development Agreement Request
SSVM Development Agreement Request
Ordinances #1728, #1729, and #1730: Kuwahara Nursery Land Use, Zoning, and Development Agreement
Kuwahara Nursery Development Agreement
Ordinance #1716 - Openshaw Corner Development Agreement
Ordinance #1717 - Bangerter Crossroads Development Agreement
Openshaw Corner Development Agreement Recommendation
Ordinance #1708: Kimballs Station Development Agreement Amendment
Fratto Farms Development Agreement Recommendation
Kimballs Station Development Agreement Amendment Recommendation
Dissolution of Draper Gateway Community Development Project Area (Ordinance #1681)
Resolution #25-47: Development Consultant Agreement
Ordinance #1671 - Warhorse Ranch Development Agreement Amendment
Ordinance #1673 - Big Willow Creek 6th Development Agreement Amendment
Big Willow Creek 6th Development Agreement Amendment
Voting record (8)(Development)
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