Council Member· 2026-2028
Kathryn Dahlin
Draper City
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 18
- Total speaking time
- 44:43
- Avg per meeting
- 2:29
- Segments
- 702
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Voice summary
Council Member Kathryn Dahlin on the recordAI-generated · 10 meetingsCouncil Member Kathryn Dahlin consistently prioritizes infrastructure, neighborhood impacts, and fiscal accountability throughout her committee and council work. She frequently scrutinizes development agreements to ensure proper landscaping, parking, and cross-access, while balancing growth with concerns over traffic congestion and density. Additionally, she has been an active advocate for community engagement, supporting local art initiatives and event planning while advocating for regulatory frameworks that respect both residential quality of life and private property rights.
Top issues during term (20)
Widowmaker Plaque Installation
Minimal impact utilizing existing city communication channels and event resources.
Short-Term Rental Regulations
Potential changes to licensing fees or enforcement costs.
FY 2027 First Quarter Budget Amendments
Increases general fund expenditures by $39,000 net, drawing $21,000 from fund balance and incorporating $18,000 in external grants and donations.
Commercial Site Development and Beautification
Costs will depend on final design and potential partnership funding.
Home Occupation Regulation
Negligible financial impact on the city, contributing minor business licensing fees and tax revenue.
State Code Compliance for Municipal Ordinances
None.
Crescent Redevelopment District Investment
The city will contribute $3.3 million in tax increment funds to the project.
Draper TOD Fourth Amended Subdivision Plat
Private investment in infrastructure and access improvements for transit-oriented development.
Tree Planting Specifications for Developers
Null
Draper Historical Society Coordination & Inventory
The project is estimated to cost roughly $2.5 million, with a proposed partnership between the city (land) and private donors (construction).
Clarifying Tree Committee Roles and Scope
No immediate financial impact reported, though future budget allocations may be discussed.
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.
Flock Safety Cameras
There’s no word on extra costs, but keeping this unit effective is a key part of our city’s public safety budget.
Unauthorized Motorized Vehicles on Trails
Potential increased enforcement costs or signage needs.
Gateway Signage and Entrance Beautification
Costs will depend on final design and potential partnership funding.
City Committee and Commission Appointments
Ensuring proper governance and avoiding conflicts of interest protects public funds and trust.
Solid Waste Collection Services
The new contract is expected to lower the monthly rate for residents compared to the proposed city-run rate.
Moved or seconded (1)
Motions Dahlin 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.
- secondedpassed2026-02-10
Councilmember T. Lower moved to adjourn the meeting.
Decisions during term (340)
Recorded while Dahlin was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
September 10, 2026 Meeting Minutes Approval
Audio Wizard AV Home Occupation Conditional Use Permit
Draper TOD Fourth Amended Plat Request
Pony Express Center Parking Deviation Request
Action Item: Approve Planning Commission Meeting Minutes for September 10, 2026 (Administrative Action)
Consent Agenda: Minutes and Resolution #26-45
Ordinance #1739: Snow Zoning Map Amendment
Ordinance #1740: Karl Malone Auto Center Signage Text Amendment
Approve the minutes of the September 15, 2026 City Council Meeting
Adjournment
Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes
Expansion of Tree Committee to be "Landscaping" and vote on proposal to City Council
Adjournment
Selection of Planning Commission Vice-Chair
Approval of August 27, 2026 Meeting Minutes
Rivian KMAC-CSD Text Amendment
The Grange Plat Amendment Request
Academy Plaza Site Plan Request
Voting record (58)
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