District 2 Council Member· 2026-2029
Pam Cotter
Murray City
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- Meetings spoken in
- 41
- Total speaking time
- 5:14:10
- Avg per meeting
- 7:40
- Segments
- 5392
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District 2 Council Member Pam Cotter on the recordAI-generated · 5 meetingsCouncil Member Pam Cotter has demonstrated a consistent focus on fiscal oversight, infrastructure development, and departmental performance throughout these meetings. She has actively engaged in the scrutiny of city projects, particularly regarding the progress of site remediations and power department infrastructure, while also advocating for budget transparency and water conservation initiatives. Notable actions include her support for the three-year water conservation pilot program and her successful efforts to ensure the RDA reimburses the city for specific construction costs. Additionally, she has frequently questioned legislative impacts on local property taxes and voiced detailed concerns about city operational protocols.
Top issues during term (20)
Electrical Service Rate Adjustments
Changes to electrical service rates may affect utility bills for local ratepayers.
Municipal Fee Waivers
Minimal city revenue foregone through the waiver of standard park rental fees.
Police Department Leadership Transition
Standard municipal administrative transition with no unexpected fiscal impact.
Ground-Floor Signage Code Amendments for Multi-Tenant Buildings
None anticipated.
UTOPIA Fiber Expansion
Murray's 2027 annual debt service reimbursement amount for the legacy 2004 UTOPIA bond will adjust to $53,000.
The Pointe at 53rd Subdivision Reconfiguration
Private commercial restructuring costs for the applicant.
Affordable Housing Support
The $531,250 allocation is funded through RDA tax increment housing funds.
Regional Law Enforcement Forensics Partnership
Murray Theater Restoration and Status Update
Involves ongoing capital investments and future operational budgeting for the cultural facility.
Neighborhood Animal Welfare Concern Over Anti-Bark Devices
R-M Zones Yard Requirements Text Amendment
None directly on city funds, though potential impacts on property values and development costs.
D.L. Evans Bank Electronic Message Center Sign Request
Private investment by the applicant.
History Advisory Board Reappointment
Replacing or renovating the building will likely require a major taxpayer investment or a deal with private developers that could shift local property values.
Murray Parkway Golf Course Fee Adjustments
Adjusts municipal revenue derived from golf course operations and user fees.
Storm Drainage Infrastructure
Involves approximately $71 million in capital improvement projects across multiple priority tiers over five years.
Intermountain Health IMC Cancer Center Expansion
Major capital investment in healthcare infrastructure with substantial local economic and employment impacts.
Murray Senior Center Growth and Utilization
2026 Power Impact Fees Update
Establishes impact fees capped near $1,100 per kilowatt on new development connections.
Adoption of 2024 International Fire Code
Minimal impact on city operations, standardizing compliance for builders.
Moved or seconded (5)
Motions Cotter 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.
- secondedpassed 4-02026-04-21
Budget Amendment for Fiscal Year 2025-2026
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-04-21
approve minutes for January 20, 2026
- movedpassed 4-02026-04-21
Action Item: Consider a resolution approving an agreement requiring the RDA to reimburse Murray City and its stormwater division for costs incurred to construct a detention basin at 4580 South Cherry Street, Murray, Utah, resulting in a benefit to the Cherry Street
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-01-20
Board Member Cotter moved to approve the resolution approving a termination of the Amended and Restated Real Estate Purchase, Sale, and Development Agreement between The Redevelopm…
- movedpassed 5-02026-01-06
Termination of Triumph Group Murray, LLC Agreement
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
Decisions during term (233)
Recorded while Cotter was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of September 17, 2026 Minutes
Approval of Findings of Fact
Approval of Planning Commission Meeting Dates for 2027
D.L. Evans Bank EMC Conditional Use Permit
September 17, 2026
Approval of Minutes for September 1 and September 15, 2026
Adoption of Joint Proclamation for Chief Craig D. Burnett
Resolution Waiving Fees for Exchange Club Veterans Event
Renaming Police Training Center to Craig D. Burnett Training Center
Approval of Regional Computer Forensic Laboratory Agreement Addendum
Appointment of Chase L. Smith as Police Chief
Approval of Minutes for September 1, 2026 (Committee of the Whole)
Approval of August 20, 2026 Minutes
Approval of Findings of Fact
The Pointe at 53rd 3rd Amendment (Project # 26-085)
Intermountain Health IMC Flagship Cancer Center CUP Amendment (Project # 26-077)
August 20, 2026
Approval of August 6, 2026 Meeting Minutes
Approval of Findings of Fact and Conclusions
Fox Grove Estates Subdivision Amendment
Voting record (166)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
Approval of Minutes for September 1 and September 15, 2026
Adoption of Joint Proclamation for Chief Craig D. Burnett
Resolution Waiving Fees for Exchange Club Veterans Event
Renaming Police Training Center to Craig D. Burnett Training Center
Approval of Regional Computer Forensic Laboratory Agreement Addendum
Appointment of Chase L. Smith as Police Chief
East Vine Street Tax Increment Collection Termination
Municipal Building Authority FY 2026-2027 Budget Amendment
Fire Prevention Week Proclamation
City Budget Amendment for FY 2026-2027
Signage Code Amendment for Multi-Tenant Buildings
Public Power Week Resolution
approve the joint resolution
Approval of Joint Resolution for Public Power Week
Approval of NeighborWorks Funding Agreement
NeighborWorks Salt Lake Funding Agreement
Arts Advisory Board Appointments
Planning Commission Appointment
Land Use Classification Ordinance
Storm Drainage Master Plan Update
Midterm Vacancy Ordinance (Council)
Midterm Vacancy Ordinance (Mayor)
Council Policies and Procedures Amendment
Mr. Bullen moved to approve and Ms. Cotter SECONDED the motion.
Board Member Hock made a motion to approve the resolution creating an agreement between the Redevelopment Agency of Murray City and Salt Lake Neighborhood Housing Services (DBA NeighborWorks Salt Lake
Mr. Pickett moved to approve and Mr. Bullen SECONDED the motion.
Ms. Turner moved to adopt the ordinance and Mr. Pickett SECONDED the motion.
Mr. Pickett moved to adopt the ordinance and Ms. Cotter SECONDED the motion.
Mr. Bullen moved to adopt and approve the resolution amending the Murray City Council Policies and Procedures Handbook relating to a Vacancy in an Elected Office, adding that the amendments included l
Ms. Cotter moved to adopt the resolution and Mr. Pickett SECONDED the motion.
Ms. Cotter moved to adopt the ordinance and Mr. Bullen SECONDED the motion.
Approval of July 21, 2026 Council Meeting Minutes
Consent Agenda - Arts Advisory Board Appointments
Consent Agenda - Planning Commission Appointment
Ordinance Amending Land Use Classification Rules
Adoption of 2026 Storm Drainage Master Plan Update
Ordinance Amending Interim City Council Vacancy Rules
Ordinance Amending Interim Mayor Vacancy Rules
Resolution Amending Council Policies and Procedures Handbook
Ordinance Adopting Tax Levy Rates
Adoption of 2026-2027 Fiscal Year Budget
I do not approve of the following two items on the agenda downtown Main Street USA and social media.
Ms. Turner moved to adopt the ordinance.
Mr. Picket moved to adopt the ordinance.
Adopt Tax Levy Rate Ordinance
Adopt Final FY 2026-2027 Budgets
Ms. Cotter stated for the record that, although she did not approve of the proposed funding for the Downtown Main Street USA position or the new social media position, she would vote to approve the final 2026-2027 Fiscal Year Budget.