Council Member· 2022-2029
Gina Hirst
Centerville City
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 7
- Total speaking time
- 33:03
- Avg per meeting
- 4:43
- Segments
- 687
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Top issues during term (20)
Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance Debrief
Potential changes to local housing density and infrastructure usage.
Parks and Recreation Master Plan Development
Future budget allocations will depend on master plan recommendations and capital improvement prioritization.
Whitaker Museum Facility Preservation and RAP Projects
Minor repair costs for city-owned tents damaged by wind, largely mitigated by salvaging parts.
Standards and Specifications Amendments
Updates construction and engineering requirements for future public and private improvements.
Emergency Preparedness and Neighborhood Communications
The project costs $67,608.65, which is covered under existing RDA and general fund budgets.
Public Property Nuisances and Maintenance
Potential maintenance costs for the city or HOA depending on jurisdictional resolution.
Deuel Creek Trailhead Sign Project
Involves potential allocation for sign fabrication and installation.
CERT and Medical Reserve Corps Recruitment
None.
Federal Grant Opportunities for Museum Technology
If awarded, the $400,000 grant would significantly fund local archive digitization without city tax increases.
Boundary Line Adjustment Code Modernization
None for the city; resolves property line ambiguities for private owners.
Historic Preservation Board Restructuring
Qualifying for CLG grants could bring in additional state and federal funding for local historic preservation projects.
Historic District Sidewalk Exemptions
None directly from the map review, though it eliminates future private sidewalk installation costs for homeowners.
Trail Monitoring and Data Collection
May influence future budgeting for trail sensors or tracking equipment.
Property Tax Increase and FY 2027 Budget
Total tentative budget expenditures across all funds are balanced at approximately $34.4 million for FY2027.
Infill Lot and Flag Lot Ordinance Review
Property owners may realize increased land value and housing opportunities if infill rules are modified.
FrontRunner 2X Pages Lane Closure
Part of the broader $1.2 to $1.3 billion federal grant-backed FrontRunner 2X project.
1250 West Sidewalk Project Interlocal Agreement
To be determined during future budget cycles based on final design selections.
Spark Sugar Co. Home-Based Bakery CUP
Generates small-scale business revenue for the resident applicant with negligible fiscal impact on city services.
Bike Pump Track Planning and Grant
$40,000 state grant revenue covering design costs with no required matching funds for this phase.
July 4th Event and Tree Giveaway Outreach
Funded through existing city tree voucher allocations.
Decisions during term (244)
Recorded while Hirst was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Adopt Resolution No. 2026-30: Fee Schedule Amendments for Boundary Line Adjustments
Adopt Resolution No. 2026-31: 2026 Stormwater Management Plan
Minutes Review and Approval
Postpone Agenda Items 4 and 5 to November
Adopt GroupMe for Committee Messaging
Approval of June 23, 2026 Minutes
Scheduling Field Trip to Mapleton Historic Farm
Scheduling November 3rd Board Meeting
Minutes Review and Approval
Approval of August 12, 2026 Meeting Minutes
Minutes Review and Approval - August 12, 2026
Approval of Minutes
Adjournment
Minutes Review and Approval
Zoning Code Amendments for Detached Accessory Dwelling Units (DADUs)
Municipal Code Amendments for Boundary Line Adjustments
Fine Schedule Amendments for Virtual Currency Kiosks
Justice Court Municipal Code Amendments
Open Session Municipal Code Amendments
Boards and Committees Appointment List Amendments
Voting record (84)
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Adopt Resolution No. 2026-30: Fee Schedule Amendments for Boundary Line Adjustments
Adopt Resolution No. 2026-31: 2026 Stormwater Management Plan
Zoning Code Amendments for Detached Accessory Dwelling Units (DADUs)
Councilmember Bangerter moved to proceed sequentially through the ordinance, beginning to end, using his integrated redlined document.
Closed Session for Real Property
South Davis Greenway Feasibility Study Acceptance
Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit (DADU) Discussion Tabled
Field Use Fee Schedule Amendments
CDL Training and Reimbursement Program
Personnel Policies Amendments on Probationary Periods
UDOT Property Acquisitions Along Frontage Road
All Wheels Park Location Approval
Bond Reduction - Porter Lane Estates
Adoption of Resolution No. 2026-23 (Property Tax Rate) and Resolution No. 2026-24 (FY 2027 Final Budget)
Administrative Control Board Pre-Approval of CenterPoint Theatre Radio System
Redevelopment Agency Approval of CenterPoint Theatre Radio System Purchase
Historic Preservation Commission Ordinances Nos. 2026-10 and 2026-11
Citizen Corps Committee Ordinance No. 2026-16
Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy Resolution No. 2026-22
5th 5th Sales Tax Option Support Letter
Water Resources Grant for Yoppify Platform
Summary Action: Park Restroom and Radio Communications System
Minutes Review and Approval
Outdoor Recreation Planning Assistance (ORPA) Contract for Wheels Park Design Grant
Maintenance and Ownership Cooperative Agreement for Drainage Improvements - UDOT I-15 Project
Statewide Utility License Agreement Renewal with UDOT
Personnel Policies Amendments - Employee Wellness Incentive - CPP 6.070 - Resolution No. 2026-21
Summary Action: Bond Reduction and Public Works Vehicle Purchases
Minutes Review and Approval
Chase Creek Drainage Agreement Approval
Civic Review Professional Services Agreement Approval
Approval of Amendment No. 5 (Pro Rata Tax Increment Subsidy)
Proposed 2026 Property Tax Rate and Truth in Taxation Hearing
Deferral Agreement for Public Improvements - Half Peak Acres Subdivision
Opposed the deferral citing staff recommendation, precedent concerns, and lack of neighborhood input.