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What your Council actually asks for
City Council minutes record every time a member asks staff for information or follow-up. Nobody tracks whether those asks are ever answered — so we do. Everything here is extracted from the official minutes and quoted verbatim.
The request ledger
60 recorded requests, newest first.
- Council Member Puy requested a legislative intent to explore similar programs, partnerships with the private sector, and an income qualified voucher.
- Council Member Puy requested information on how a reduction in Park Ranger staffing would impact educational programming, patrol hours and other park experiences.
- Council Member Puy requested information on possible 1-year deferral of the Washington Park septic project.
- Council Member Young requested clarification on drone pilot funding and related infrastructure costs.
- Council Member Young requested details on whether the reduction in Park Rangers would affect time spent on core duties and whether impacts would be limited to specific parks or absorbed citywide.
- Council Member Petro requested a legislative intent regarding City voucher programs to ensure they were designed to advance City goals, such as reducing emissions and encouraging transitions to cleaner energy, rather than primarily making planned actions more affordable.
- Council Member Puy requested additional information on Environment & Energy programs and their impact on the tax increase, including whether any programs could be paused or eliminated during the City’s budget shortfall.
- Council Member Wharton requested information on how other cities regulate artificial turf.
- Council Member Petro requested information regarding the bridge closure at Cottonwood Dog Park, citing public safety and ADA accessibility concerns.
- Council Member Petro requested staff track the types of mobile businesses operating on private property to identify any concerns that may arise following implementation of the ordinance.
- Council Member Petro requested a summary of the proposed City fee increases that residents would experience under the proposed budget and property tax increase.
- Council Member Wharton requested staff explore the possibility of a flat sewer rate for apartment units.
- Council Member Petro requested additional education explaining what the bill measurements meant in practical terms and how residents could meaningfully control costs.
- Council Member Puy requested staff look into creating a video demonstrating how to use the rate estimator tool.
- Council Member Puy requested that the following items be added to the unresolved issues list for further discussion regarding the budget: park ranger program reductions; the Information Management Services innovation set-aside; CIP program reductions; and the cost of administering the Hive Pass program.
- Council Member Young requested to add staffing for a third CHAT team to the unresolved issues list.
- Council Member Puy requested staff explore ways to reduce calls associated with the University of Utah and whether there is a path to recoup some related response costs.
- Council Member Puy requested follow-up regarding tree losses on North Temple, maintenance expectations for newer tree plantings along 300 West, and additional information about the Thousand Trees Program.
- Council Member Puy requested additional information on the Folsom Trail and what nearby residents should expect from the project.
- Council Member Wharton requested a follow-up on the proposed Foothills subcommittee within the Parks, Natural Lands, Urban Forestry & Trails Advisory Board (PNUT) and emphasized the importance of including non partisan members in that work.
- Council Member Petro requested clearer performance measures for the Park Ranger program, including objective measures of success and how the program should be evaluated as a use of public funds.
- Council Member Puy requested details regarding fundraising totals and revenues received.
- Council Member Puy requested additional information regarding the proposed crossing improvements and project details.
- Council Member Dugan requested information regarding alternative transit pass resources available to residents affected by the proposed elimination of the Hive Pass program.
- Council Member Carlsen requested additional information regarding transit program ridership, including usage and trip metrics related to on-demand transit services.
- Council Member Wharton requested a meeting with the Police Department regarding coordination and efficiency opportunities with the University of Utah and Greek Row operations.
- Council Member Dugan requested Youth and Family programming metrics, including participation, waitlist, and demographic information.
- Council Member Puy requested a follow-up briefing regarding Justice Court facility needs and opportunities to improve operational efficiency.
- Council Member Petro requested coordination to educate residents on utility usage and rate structures for water, sewer, and stormwater services.
- Council Member Dugan requested verification of the street sign inventory data, including whether historic districts listed with no street signs would receive signage and whether the reported sign totals accurately reflected existing conditions.
- Council Member Wharton requested confirmation regarding the absence of street signs within City Creek and Memory Grove.
- Council Member Petro requested additional information on funding sources utilized by the Housing Authority of Salt Lake City to provide benefits beyond housing assistance.
- Council Member Young requested confirmation that the proposed historic district street sign format could accommodate longer district names, including hyphenated names and plat designations.
- Council Member Petro requested additional information comparing the impacts of larger versus smaller bonding scenarios on residents’ tax experiences.
- Council Member Puy requested staff provide additional options and recommendations regarding future Funding Our Future allocation processes, including timeline considerations, administrative impacts, competitive review structures, and alignment with the City’s annual budget process.
- Council Member Young requested a future discussion regarding how success measures related to the ordinance would be communicated to constituents.
- Council Member Lopez Chavez requested information regarding Wasatch Community Garden’s requests under both HUD and FOF as to which funding would be most impactful and if a request was made by Public Lands, what the terms were, if any.
- Council Member Puy requested the Council discuss possible ways that FOF funding could assist the City’s overall budget for fiscal year 2027.
- Council Member Puy requested information regarding the current standards on caseloads for the prosecutors and legal defenders.
- Council Member Petro requested that the aforementioned analysis be presented before the budget season for a thorough review by the Council Community & Neighborhoods • FY26 – Don’t Block the Box ◦ Recommended by Staff to remain open • FY26 – Arts Council Funding and Programs ◦ Recommended by Staff to remain open • FY23 – Young & Family Program Streamlining ◦ Recommended by Staff to remain open ◦ Council Members agreed to schedule a separate briefing to discuss a recently completed three-year strategic plan by the division Finance • FY26 – Evaluation of Non-Statutory City Services ◦ Recommended by Staff to remain open • FY26 – Consolidated Fee Schedule Review: Department of Public Lands Fees ◦ Recommended by Staff to remain open • FY25 – Policy Goals for Zero-Based Budgeting Excercises ◦ a.
- Council Member Petro requested further discussion on allocations and competitive processes for requests for proposals (RFPs) for transparency.
- Council Member Carlsen requested additional information on FOF Item #5 for Utah Community Action Landlord Tenant Mediation specifically the reasoning behind the increase from last year’s funding request for the same services and, given that is was a statewide program, how many Salt Lake City residents would be served.
- Council Member Puy inquired if there was still a plan to move the City Prosecutors in-house.
- Council Member Puy requested information on factors contributing to unspent funding balances in the Fix the Bricks program.
- Council Member Carlsen requested information on unspent funds regarding the Asian Association of Utah.
- Council Member Petro requested information on the number of City residents receiving services through South Valley Services.
- Council Member Dugan requested information regarding the number of households served annually through the Fix the Bricks program over the last couple years.
- Council Member Dugan requested additional information regarding organizations with significant unspent grant balances, specifically those over 5% of unspent funds.
- Council Member Dugan requested information on First Step House's long-term success rates, including the number of participants who completed the program and avoided returning to homelessness for at least one year.
- Council Member Puy requested information on whether the State Auditor’s office published the scores as a comparative model against other municipalities.
- Council Member Lopez Chavez requested an assessment for additional liability insurance protection, up from the current 5 Million dollars.
- Council Member Puy requested further details of possible hidden fees for renters, particularly in parking fees, which may increase street parking demands.
- Council Member Petro requested demographics information to adjust plans to meet the needs of visitors.
- Council Member Puy requested a deeper analysis of setback requirements to determine whether adjustments could better accommodate properties with unusual lot configurations or existing nonconformities.
- Council Member Wharton requested a list of the defined nuisances.
- Council Member Puy requested updated templates to the City Council area of the website to enhance direct communication with residents while maintaining integration with the City’s overall website.
- Council Member Wharton requested the inclusion of outcomes and achievements reporting to constituents.
- Council Member Young requested additional information regarding the 25%+ discount for commercial rentals.
- Council Member Petro requested collaboration on equitable access and outreach to the community, particularly Westside residents.
- Council Member Puy requested more details regarding the funding sources and background on the rescoping of funds from Open Streets.
Members
Attendance counts only meetings where the minutes explicitly recorded a member as present or absent, within their own time in office — so members who joined or left mid-term aren't scored against meetings they couldn't attend.
| Member | Requests | Present | Absent | Meetings recorded | Served |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alejandro Puyformer | 27 | 36 | 2 | 38 | Jan 5, 2026 – Jun 17, 2026 |
| Victoria Petroformer | 18 | 37 | 1 | 38 | Jan 5, 2026 – Jun 17, 2026 |
| Sarah Youngformer | 9 | 37 | 1 | 38 | Jan 5, 2026 – Jun 17, 2026 |
| Chris Whartonformer | 7 | 38 | 0 | 38 | Jan 5, 2026 – Jun 17, 2026 |
| Daniel Duganformer | 6 | 38 | 0 | 38 | Jan 5, 2026 – Jun 17, 2026 |
| Erika Carlsenformer | 6 | 36 | 1 | 37 | Jan 5, 2026 – Jun 17, 2026 |
| Eva Lopez Chavezformer | 2 | 23 | 2 | 25 | Jan 5, 2026 – May 6, 2026 |
| Jennifer Napier-Pearceformer | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | Jun 10, 2026 – Jun 17, 2026 |
| Darin Manoformer | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | Jan 5, 2026 – Jan 5, 2026 |
Most-discussed items
Counted from the bulleted discussion summaries in the minutes — a rough measure of where deliberation time goes, not a transcript word count. For the words themselves, see what was said.
- Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget: Unresolved Issues Follow-Up ~ 4:00 p.m. · 36 discussion points
- Ordinance: Budget Amendment No.5 for Fiscal Year 2025- · 22 discussion points
- Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget: Police Department ~ 3:30 p.m. · 10 discussion points
- Ordinance: Camping and Obstructing Public Property and · 10 discussion points
- Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget: Information Management · 8 discussion points
- Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget: Department of Public Lands ~ 1:00 p.m. · 7 discussion points
- Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget: Administration’s Overview ~ 2:00 p.m. · 6 discussion points
- Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget: Department of Public Services ~ 3:20 p.m. · 6 discussion points
- Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget: Fire Department ~ 4:05 p.m. · 6 discussion points
- Ordinance: Community Clean Energy Program ~ 4:00 p.m. · 5 discussion points
Source: Salt Lake City Council minutes published via PrimeGov. Requests are quoted as written. “Answered” status is only set from evidence, never inferred from the passage of time.