HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/03/2026 - Work Session - Minutes (Council Retreat Follow-Up)The City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, met on Tuesday, February 3, 2026.
The following Council Members were present:
Alejandro Puy, Chris Wharton, Eva Lopez Chavez, Erika Carlsen, Daniel Dugan
The following Council Members were absent:
Victoria Petro, Sarah Young
Present Legislative Leadership:
Jennifer Bruno – Executive Director, Lehua Weaver – Deputy Director, Nick Tarbet – Deputy
Director
Present Administrative Leadership:
Mayor Erin Mendenhall, Rachel Otto – Chief of Staff, Jill Love – Chief Administrative Officer
Present City Staff:
Mark Kittrell – City Attorney, Keith Reynolds – City Recorder, Caitlin Carlino – Minutes &
Records Clerk
The meeting was called to order at 1:18 p.m.
MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
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City Council Retreat Follow-Up
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Retreat Summary
Summary:
Council Member Puy recapped the recent Council Retreat, held on January 27, 2026.
Council Member Carlsen stated there would be upcoming one-on-one meetings to clarify
goals and strategies. Jennifer Bruno requested feedback on retreat materials and edits.
Council Members reflected on the retreat and discussed 2026 Council priorities.
Discussions included:
•Council Member Dugan thanked staff and expressed appreciation for the work and
future discussions.
•Council Member Lopez Chavez said she was unable to attend the retreat and
outlined additional priorities for the coming year, including preparing for potential
budget changes with a communications plan, addressing the needs of an aging City
population, supporting increased arts funding, and discussing a possible
Community Reinvestment Agency (CRA)–Arts Council merger.
•Council Member Wharton stated support of the retreat format and raised priorities
including legislative and process improvements, distinct and more user-friendly
policies (zoning, off-leash dogs, trails signage), traffic safety and enforcement,
expansion of murals and public art, and strengthening Council dynamics for more
effective disagreement and decision-making.
•Council Member Puy highlighted working on achievable municipal actions despite
possible federal constraints, with interest in engaging community groups and
advancing ordinances to meet City goals.
•Council Member Carlsen, serving as the Vice Chair, asked Council Members to view
her as a partner and emphasized respectful interactions and adherence to orderly
processes.
MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
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Meeting adjourned at 1:42 p.m.
Minutes Approved: April 21, 2026
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City Council Chair – Alejandro Puy
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City Recorder – Keith Reynolds
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MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
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Alejandro Puy (Apr 22, 2026 11:14:09 EDT)
2-3-2026 Council Retreat Follow-Up Minutes
Final Audit Report 2026-04-22
Created:2026-04-22
By:Caitlin Carlino (caitlin.carlino@slc.gov)
Status:Signed
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