# OpenUtah

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## Recent meetings (29)

- [2026-07-07 — Murray City to discuss using federal grant money for new police Tasers](https://murray.openutah.org/meetings/1a1f0377-4614-41bc-bb6f-4b2f76dd4bb5): City Council
- [2026-06-18 — Murray Planning Commission to review changes to city building and sign rules](https://murray.openutah.org/meetings/ec31beba-4f00-46a0-ba6d-711cf16dc634): Planning Commission
- [2026-06-16 — Murray City to hold public hearing on Redevelopment Agency budget for next year](https://murray.openutah.org/meetings/c7793175-9b70-4a18-8ce1-00005ed168d9): Redevelopment Agency
- [2026-06-16 — City Council to discuss removing utility easements at 4950 S. Galleria Drive](https://murray.openutah.org/meetings/f1538c04-2e05-495d-92d5-e75db13a2820): City Council
- [2026-06-04 — Murray Planning Commission meeting for June 4th was canceled.](https://murray.openutah.org/meetings/3a8bd192-d359-4804-9aaf-b61aaf3fe6bb): Planning Commission
- [2026-06-02 — Murray City Council discusses FrontRunner expansion, America 250 plans, and Jordan River trail lighting](https://murray.openutah.org/meetings/64d1efc4-178f-4776-aea4-53fe4151372c): City Council
- [2026-05-21 — New Daycare and Mixed-Use Townhomes Approved for Murray](https://murray.openutah.org/meetings/7de26618-1cb9-4a41-8ac6-97d17defd9b1): Planning Commission
- [2026-05-19 — Murray City Council discusses new rental fees for the Murray Armory](https://murray.openutah.org/meetings/2fe2299a-6b1d-452f-9949-2d27ad1f4252): City Council
- [2026-05-19 — Murray RDA to discuss selling city-owned property on State Street](https://murray.openutah.org/meetings/2de3a3c3-c800-4ed4-ad3b-43a0fa09edf0): Redevelopment Agency
- [2026-05-19 — Murray City Council considers adding 'Veterinary Dentistry' to land use code](https://murray.openutah.org/meetings/5be57d90-eb22-40a7-b9cb-c147d66c8cbb): City Council
- [2026-05-07 — New rules for 'unlisted' businesses and a boundary fix for a local family](https://murray.openutah.org/meetings/7049c483-ad65-4c9e-8b38-abab24656c3c): Planning Commission
- [2026-05-05 — Murray's Downtown Block Party is back, plus new rules for local business growth](https://murray.openutah.org/meetings/6f3e623a-c4db-4dbb-8c9b-225ce04c9408): City Council
- [2026-04-21 — Murray City Council to Review Budget and Potential Property Tax Increase](https://murray.openutah.org/meetings/b45a99e3-e385-48b3-b799-d129ea26847f): City Council
- [2026-04-21 — Murray City wraps up successful Cherry Street project with final budget and infrastructure moves](https://murray.openutah.org/meetings/9bdbc24d-e975-4c26-ae3e-35221676106a): Redevelopment Agency
- [2026-04-21 — Murray RDA wraps up Cherry Street project, eyes future development](https://murray.openutah.org/meetings/a5e8e4d7-53cb-490e-830e-e7203a3783cb): Redevelopment Agency
- [2026-04-16 — Murray Planning Commission meeting for April 16 canceled](https://murray.openutah.org/meetings/e537e777-d022-42be-854c-504227f4762d): Planning Commission
- [2026-04-07 — Murray City Council approves fee waiver for Chamber of Commerce golf tournament](https://murray.openutah.org/meetings/e3cf1f5c-9f8c-4b44-9377-b989782cdbe5): City Council
- [2026-04-02 — New Townhomes Coming to Murray: Planning Commission Approves 76-Unit Project](https://murray.openutah.org/meetings/c443d1ba-c070-4cc3-be6d-c61dcf3b80e2): Planning Commission
- [2026-03-24 — Murray City Redevelopment Agency meeting for March 24th has been canceled](https://murray.openutah.org/meetings/6906176b-a46c-40ab-b2a4-2fe48ec6fb84): Redevelopment Agency
- [2026-03-19 — Murray Planning Commission Approves Tailor Shop Expansion and Boundary Adjustments](https://murray.openutah.org/meetings/5fa1ad45-d67b-4551-aa39-adfbf113b935): Planning Commission
- [2026-03-05 — Murray Planning Commission updates sign rules for local businesses](https://murray.openutah.org/meetings/4c287502-daef-45a1-9ffc-61cffac430dd): Planning Commission
- [2026-02-19 — Murray Planning Commission approves new massage therapy business and subdivision plans](https://murray.openutah.org/meetings/758e2972-a35b-4640-ac60-9df157c6daa6): Planning Commission
- [2026-02-17 — Murray Redevelopment Agency meeting canceled for February 17](https://murray.openutah.org/meetings/d1a628d6-4b00-40db-bac8-bef1f75b2b75): Redevelopment Agency
- [2026-02-05 — Murray Planning Commission meeting cancelled for February 5](https://murray.openutah.org/meetings/c779e840-4808-45a7-81fc-fb8152be07e9): Planning Commission
- [2026-01-20 — Murray RDA to boost local home ownership with $400,000 in new funding](https://murray.openutah.org/meetings/fe45fce2-3e96-46ec-b051-4979e4f076da): Redevelopment Agency
- [2026-01-15 — Murray Planning Commission Cleans Up Land Use Rules and Approves New Business Permits](https://murray.openutah.org/meetings/ffe381df-6332-4dac-96cf-8a4044f90c87): Planning Commission
- [2026-01-15 — Murray Planning Commission Clears Way for New Gym, Auto Sales, and Code Updates](https://murray.openutah.org/meetings/d289fa09-ebc0-4fed-b438-855aebb1a474): Planning Commission
- [2026-01-06 — Murray RDA Cuts Ties with Developer, Starting Fresh on State Street Project](https://murray.openutah.org/meetings/97df8ffc-a5b7-497d-92d1-3b2c24a64796): Redevelopment Agency
- [2025-12-16 — Heads up: The December 16th Redevelopment Agency meeting was canceled.](https://murray.openutah.org/meetings/f6ae4fe3-3af7-4d86-a8ef-8c4b64fab261): Redevelopment Agency


## Civic issues (46)

- [public safety](https://murray.openutah.org/issues/public-safety): public-safety · priority: medium
- [land use planning](https://murray.openutah.org/issues/land-use-planning): development · priority: high
- [FY2026-2027 Municipal Budget](https://murray.openutah.org/issues/fy2026-2027-municipal-budget): taxes-budget · priority: critical
- [public facility repurposing](https://murray.openutah.org/issues/public-facility-repurposing): general · priority: high
- [urban redevelopment](https://murray.openutah.org/issues/urban-redevelopment): development · priority: high
- [Administrative Efficiency](https://murray.openutah.org/issues/administrative-efficiency): zoning · priority: critical
- [Land Use Code Modernization](https://murray.openutah.org/issues/land-use-code-modernization): zoning · priority: medium
- [Standard Land Use Code Amendment](https://murray.openutah.org/issues/standard-land-use-code-amendment): zoning · priority: low
- [Property Disposition](https://murray.openutah.org/issues/property-disposition): development · priority: high
- [city planning and outlook](https://murray.openutah.org/issues/city-planning-and-outlook): general · priority: critical
- [water conservation](https://murray.openutah.org/issues/water-conservation): environment · priority: medium
- [State Street Property Redevelopment](https://murray.openutah.org/issues/state-street-property-redevelopment): development · priority: high
- [Cherry Street Project Area Closure](https://murray.openutah.org/issues/cherry-street-project-area-closure): development · priority: high
- [Murray Armory Rental Fee Structure](https://murray.openutah.org/issues/murray-armory-rental-fee-structure): parks-rec · priority: medium
- [Municipal Fee Waivers](https://murray.openutah.org/issues/municipal-fee-waivers): budget · priority: medium
- [property tax increase](https://murray.openutah.org/issues/property-tax-increase): budget · priority: critical
- [legal settlement](https://murray.openutah.org/issues/legal-settlement): general · priority: high
- [education funding](https://murray.openutah.org/issues/education-funding): budget · priority: medium
- [State Legislative Overreach](https://murray.openutah.org/issues/state-legislative-overreach): zoning · priority: high
- [downtown development](https://murray.openutah.org/issues/downtown-development): development · priority: high
- [energy policy](https://murray.openutah.org/issues/energy-policy): general · priority: high
- [urban development](https://murray.openutah.org/issues/urban-development): development · priority: high
- [public transit disruption](https://murray.openutah.org/issues/public-transit-disruption): transportation · priority: medium
- [public transit safety](https://murray.openutah.org/issues/public-transit-safety): transportation · priority: medium
- [public transit expansion](https://murray.openutah.org/issues/public-transit-expansion): transportation · priority: high
- [traffic safety](https://murray.openutah.org/issues/traffic-safety): transportation · priority: medium
- [Streamlining Business Permitting](https://murray.openutah.org/issues/streamlining-business-permitting): zoning · priority: medium
- [public transit infrastructure](https://murray.openutah.org/issues/public-transit-infrastructure): transportation · priority: high
- [Executive Compensation Adjustments](https://murray.openutah.org/issues/executive-compensation-adjustments): taxes-budget · priority: medium
- [municipal elections](https://murray.openutah.org/issues/municipal-elections): governance · priority: high
- [police conduct settlement](https://murray.openutah.org/issues/police-conduct-settlement): public-safety · priority: high
- [public health emergency](https://murray.openutah.org/issues/public-health-emergency): public-safety · priority: high
- [public safety personnel conduct](https://murray.openutah.org/issues/public-safety-personnel-conduct): public-safety · priority: medium
- [Utility Enterprise Fund Transfers](https://murray.openutah.org/issues/utility-enterprise-fund-transfers): taxes-budget · priority: high
- [Theater Division Creation](https://murray.openutah.org/issues/theater-division-creation): parks-rec · priority: medium
- [environmental remediation](https://murray.openutah.org/issues/environmental-remediation): environment · priority: medium
- [historic preservation](https://murray.openutah.org/issues/historic-preservation): general · priority: high
- [urban agriculture ordinance](https://murray.openutah.org/issues/urban-agriculture-ordinance): general · priority: high
- [Subdivision Code Updates](https://murray.openutah.org/issues/subdivision-code-updates): zoning · priority: medium
- [elections](https://murray.openutah.org/issues/elections): governance · priority: high
- [library governance](https://murray.openutah.org/issues/library-governance): education · priority: medium
- [local election results](https://murray.openutah.org/issues/local-election-results): governance · priority: high
- [Zoning for Veterinary Dentistry](https://murray.openutah.org/issues/zoning-for-veterinary-dentistry): zoning · priority: medium
- [mayoral election](https://murray.openutah.org/issues/mayoral-election): governance · priority: high
- [school bond election](https://murray.openutah.org/issues/school-bond-election): education · priority: high
- [homelessness services](https://murray.openutah.org/issues/homelessness-services): general · priority: high


## Development applications (23)

- [Sign Code Amendments (#26-016)](https://murray.openutah.org/development/sign-code-amendments-26-016): other · under-review
- [City Center Form Based Code Text Amendment](https://murray.openutah.org/development/city-center-form-based-code-text-amendment): other · pending
- [Galleria Flex](https://murray.openutah.org/development/galleria-flex): other · pending
- [Little Learners Daycare](https://murray.openutah.org/development/little-learners-daycare): conditional-use · pending
- [Text Amendment to Section 17.144.030](https://murray.openutah.org/development/text-amendment-to-section-17144030): other · pending
- [5025 South State Street Disposition](https://murray.openutah.org/development/5025-south-state-street-disposition): other · pending
- [Land Use Classification 8230 - Veterinary Dentistry](https://murray.openutah.org/development/land-use-classification-8230-veterinary-dentistry): other · under-review
- [Veterinary Dentistry Land Use Amendment](https://murray.openutah.org/development/veterinary-dentistry-land-use-amendment): other · under-review
- [Zoning Text Amendment PH26-15](https://murray.openutah.org/development/zoning-text-amendment-ph26-15): other · pending
- [LV Automotive](https://murray.openutah.org/development/lv-automotive): conditional-use · approved
- [Madelyn Mash Simple Boundary Adjustment](https://murray.openutah.org/development/madelyn-mash-simple-boundary-adjustment): other · approved
- [Cherry Street Neighborhood Development Project Area](https://murray.openutah.org/development/cherry-street-neighborhood-development-project-area): other · approved
- [Cherry Street Detention Basin](https://murray.openutah.org/development/cherry-street-detention-basin): other · approved
- [Galleria Townhomes](https://murray.openutah.org/development/galleria-townhomes): subdivision · approved
- [Dow-Nielson Subdivision Amendment](https://murray.openutah.org/development/dow-nielson-subdivision-amendment): subdivision · approved
- [Pocket Shops](https://murray.openutah.org/development/pocket-shops): conditional-use · approved
- [Sew N Fit](https://murray.openutah.org/development/sew-n-fit): site-plan · approved
- [Milne-Aire Estates](https://murray.openutah.org/development/milne-aire-estates): subdivision · approved
- [Muscle Therapy](https://murray.openutah.org/development/muscle-therapy): conditional-use · approved
- [Auto Expo LLC](https://murray.openutah.org/development/auto-expo-llc): conditional-use · approved
- [The Pointe at 53rd](https://murray.openutah.org/development/the-pointe-at-53rd): subdivision · approved
- [Hell’s Gate Gym](https://murray.openutah.org/development/hells-gate-gym): conditional-use · approved
- [5025 South State Street Development](https://murray.openutah.org/development/5025-south-state-street-development): other · denied


## Community topics (1)

- [Sew N Fit](https://murray.openutah.org/community/sew-n-fit): development


## Officials (17)

- [Brett A. Hales](https://murray.openutah.org/officials/brett-a-hales): Mayor
- [Paul Pickett Acevedo](https://murray.openutah.org/officials/paul-pickett-acevedo): District 1 Council Member
- [Pam Cotter](https://murray.openutah.org/officials/pam-cotter): District 2 Council Member
- [Clark Bullen](https://murray.openutah.org/officials/clark-bullen): District 3 Council Member
- [Diane Turner](https://murray.openutah.org/officials/diane-turner): District 4 Council Member
- [Adam Hock](https://murray.openutah.org/officials/adam-hock): District 5 Council Member
- [Peter Klinge](https://murray.openutah.org/officials/peter-klinge): Planning Commissioner — Planning Commission
- [Katie Rogers](https://murray.openutah.org/officials/katie-rogers): Planning Commissioner — Planning Commission
- [Ned Hacker](https://murray.openutah.org/officials/ned-hacker): Planning Commissioner — Planning Commission
- [Aaron Hildreth](https://murray.openutah.org/officials/aaron-hildreth): Planning Commissioner — Planning Commission
- [Michael Richards](https://murray.openutah.org/officials/michael-richards): Planning Commissioner — Planning Commission
- [Pete Hristou](https://murray.openutah.org/officials/pete-hristou): Planning Commissioner — Planning Commission
- [Jake Pehrson](https://murray.openutah.org/officials/jake-pehrson): Planning Commissioner — Planning Commission
- [Doug Hill](https://murray.openutah.org/officials/doug-hill): Chief Administrative Officer — Administration
- [G.L. Critchfield](https://murray.openutah.org/officials/gl-critchfield): City Attorney — City Attorney's Office
- [Chad Wilkinson](https://murray.openutah.org/officials/chad-wilkinson): Community and Economic Development Director — Community and Economic Development
- [Brooke Smith](https://murray.openutah.org/officials/brooke-smith): City Recorder — Administration