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Mayor· 2026–2030
Saratoga Springs City
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Mayor Christopher Carn has consistently emphasized procedural efficiency and structure, frequently enforcing strict time limits for public comments and carefully managing city council agendas. His tenure has been marked by a focus on infrastructure and civic development, including the successful approval of contracts for a new fire station, the Saratoga Road widening project, and various community master plans. Mayor Carn has also demonstrated a proactive approach to legislative advocacy and regional coordination, notably testifying before Congress regarding local post office needs and managing the city's relationship with the Utah Lake Authority.
Expands residential housing stock and adds municipal service obligations and impact fee revenues.
The project represents a significant residential expansion for the city.
Private investment in residential housing and public park amenities funded by the developer.
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Motions Carn 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.
Motion made by Commissioner Hill that the Planning Commission forward a recommendation for approval of the requested Code Amendment to Chapter 19.18, with the Findings and Conditio…
Motion made by Commissioner Carn to approve the 2026 Planning Commission Calendar.
In-N-Out Burger Site Plan
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
Motion made by Commissioner Carn that the Planning Commission forward a recommendation for approval of the requested Code Amendment to Chapter 19.16, with the Findings and Conditio…
Motion made by Commissioner Carn that the Planning Commission forward a positive recommendation to the City Council for the Jordan Promenade (“Wander”) Community Plan Amendment 5 a…
Motion by Councilmember Carn to enter into closed meeting for the purchase, exchange, or lease of property, discussion regarding deployment of security personnel, devices, or syste…
Disposition of Real Property (Old City Hall)
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
Appointment of Fire Chief Kenneth Johnson
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
Motion made by Councilmember Willden to approve the Preliminary Plat and Site Plan for Saratoga Hills 7 LDS Church. Located 1439 S Lake View Terrace Road, Lafe Harris & Mike Davey,…
Motion made by Councilmember McOmber to approve the Annual City Council Regular Meeting Schedule for 2026, with option for December 8. Resolution 25-72 (12-02-25).
Motion made by Councilmember McOmber to approve the Update to the Water Element of the General Plan. City initiated. Ordinance 25-75 (12-02-25).
Motion made by Councilmember Carn to approve the Consent items as listed on the Agenda.
Site Plan for Harvest Point Commercial Plat A, Lot 2
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
Motion by Councilmember Carn to enter into closed meeting for the purchase, exchange, or lease of property, discussion regarding deployment of security personnel, devices, or syste…
Jacob Ranch Market Place Preliminary Plat, located at 1930 S. Redwood Road. Bill Gaskill as applicant. Senior Planner Austin Roy
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
Motion made by Council Member Carn to approve Business Item 4 on the agenda: Amendments to Title 19 Land Development Code of the City of Saratoga Springs, chapter 19.04 for Gateway…
Motion made by Council Member Carn to approve the Consent items.
Motion made by Council Member Carn to approve Business Item 3 on the agenda: Selecting the name The River Walk at Saratoga Springs for the Wander Waterfront City Park located along…
Major Site Plan Amendment for Saratoga Springs Commercial Plat F Lot 607
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
forward a recommendation for approval of the requested major site plan amendment for Saratoga Springs Commercial Plat F Lot 607, located at 1233 W. Lake Drive, with the Findings an…
Recorded while Carn was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
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