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Council Member· 2022–2026

Stephen Willden

Saratoga Springs City

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At a glance

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Term ending Jan 5, 2026.

Voice

Meetings spoken in: 20
Total speaking time: 1:28:06
Avg per meeting: 4:24
Segments: 1485

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Top issues during term (3)(Development)

critical↑Dec 2025[41]

Detached Accessory Dwelling Units (DADUs)

Potential impact on municipal utility infrastructure and impact fee structures as adu applications increase.

medium↓Jun 2025[0]

school infrastructure development

Taxpayers are footing the bill for this massive construction project, which will likely influence future property tax assessments.

medium↓Jul 2025[0]

drive-thru zoning and development

Property values for homeowners living directly behind these commercial developments could take a hit due to noise, traffic, and loss of privacy.

Stephen Willden

Top issues during term (3)(Development)

Detached Accessory Dwelling Units (DADUs)

school infrastructure development

drive-thru zoning and development

Decisions during term (16)

Stout Development Rezone and GPA

Stout Development Rezone and General Plan Amendment

Amendments to Title 19 Land Development Code

Amendments to Title 19 Land Development Code

Amendments to Title 19 Land Development Code

Steele Ridge Development Agreement (Ordinance 25-47)

Title 19 Land Development Code Amendments - Sign Regulations

Title 19 Land Development Code Amendments - Athletic Coaching

Amendments to Title 19 Land Development Code

Skyline Properties Rezone and Development Agreement

Amendments to Title 19 Land Development Code (Retaining Walls)

Amendments to Title 19 Land Development Code (Trampoline Parks)

Development Agreement with Wander Oakwood Homes, LLC

Amendments to Title 19 Land Development Code (Arterial Setbacks)

Development Agreement for West Saratoga Annexation (Ordinance 25-09)

Saratoga Hills 7 (Israel Canyon) Development

Voting record (33)(Development)

Motion made by Council Member Wadman to approve Three Canyons Community Plan; Master Development Agreement; and General Plan amendment from Community Commercial, Low Density Residential, Rural Residen

Motion made by Councilmember McOmber to Continue the SITLA Saratoga Springs Annexation (Three Canyons) to the next City Council Meeting in order to review the Master Development Agreement and Communit

Motion made by Councilmember McOmber to approve the Rider’s Station Development Agreement, located at 1193 W. Fairfield Road. Adam Hurd as applicant. Ordinance 25-69 (12-02-25), with Staff Findings an

Motion made by Councilmember Barton to Deny the Improvements Reimbursement Agreement and Dedication for Golden Hills Park, located in the Wildflower Development. Resolution R25-70 (12-02-25).

Motion made by Councilmember McOmber to approve the Amendments to Title 19 Land Development Code of the City of Saratoga Springs, chapter 19.09 regarding Parking Lot Island exemption. City initiated.

Councilmember Willden amended the motion to include that the Development Agreement be brought back to the next meeting.

Motion made by Councilmember McOmber to continue Rider’s Station Development Agreement, located at 1193 W. Fairfield Road. Adam Hurd as applicant. Ordinance 25-69 (11-18-25) to a future council meetin

approve North Lake Meadows II Annexation and Development Agreement for 7.33 acres more or less, located approximately Pony Express Parkway and 1650 East (1700 West) Street. Keaton Morton as applicant,

Amendments to Title 19 Land Development Code

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 Overlay Parking and

approve the Amendments to Title 19 Land Development Code of the City of Saratoga Springs, chapter 19.02, 19.04, and 19.13 for New or Unlisted Business Uses Codes. City Initiated. Ordinance 25-61 (09-0

Motion made by Councilmember McOmber to approve the amendments to Title 19 of the Land Development Code of the City of Saratoga Springs, Chapters 19.02, 19.04, and 19.09, related to Outdoor Seating Ar

Motion made by Councilmember Barton to approve amendments to Title 19 Land Development Code of the City of Saratoga Springs Chapters 19.09 – Off-Street Parking and Chapter 19.16 – Site and Architectur

approve the Amendments to Title 19 Land Development Code of the City of Saratoga Springs, Chapter 19.05 for Small Wireless Facility Design; Amending City Code Title 8.05, Ordinance 25-51 (07-01-25), a

Steele Ridge Development Agreement (Ordinance 25-47)

Motion made by Council Member Barton to approve the Amendments to Title 19 Land Development Code of the City of Saratoga Springs, Chapter 19.18 – Sign Regulations, Pertaining to Signage in Commercial

Motion made by Council Member Willden to approve the Steele Ridge Development Agreement for City Entry Monument. Located Approximately Crossroads Blvd and Riverside Drive. City Initiated. Ordinance 25

Motion made by Council Member Willden to approve the Amendments to Title 19 Land Development Code of the City of Saratoga Springs, Chapters 19.02 (Definitions), 19.04 (Establishment of Land Use Zones

Motion made by Council Member Willden to approve the Rezone and Development Agreement for Skyline Properties located at approximately 2472 N. Redwood Road. Ordinance 25-34 (05-20-25) with the Findings

Motion made by Council Member Carn to approve the Amendments to Title 19 Land Development Code of the City of Saratoga Springs Chapter 19.06 – Landscape and Fencing, for Retaining Walls. Ordinance 25-

Skyline Properties Rezone and Development Agreement

Amendments to Title 19 Land Development Code (Trampoline Parks)

Motion made by Council Member McOmber to approve the Amendments to Title 19 Land Development Code of the City of Saratoga Springs for Trampoline Parks/Courts and Bounce House Uses. Chapters 19.02 – De

Development Agreement with Wander Oakwood Homes, LLC

approve the Amendments to the City Code of Saratoga Springs for Food Trucks. City-Initiated. A. Land Development Code, Chapter 19.05 Supplementary Regulations, Ordinance 25-22 (04-08-25). B. Title 5 –

approve the Amendments to Title 19 Land Development Code of the City of Saratoga Springs for Arterial Setbacks, Chapters 19.02 – Definitions; and 19.04 – Establishment of Land Use Zones and Official M

Motion made by Council Member Barton to approve the Development Agreement with Wander Oakwood Homes, LLC. Ordinance 25-25 (04-08-25) with all staff findings and conditions

Motion made by Council Member McOmber to continue the Development Agreement with Oakwood Homes, LLC. Ordinance 25-17 (03-18-25) to the next meeting

Motion made by Council Member Willden to approve Amendments to Title 19 Land Development Code of the City of Saratoga Springs, Chapter 19.20 Internal Accessory Dwelling Unit (IADU) Sierra Estates Plat

Development Agreement for West Saratoga Annexation (Ordinance 25-09)

Motion made be Councilmember McOmber to approve the Development Agreement for West Saratoga Annexation, Corp. of Presiding Bishop of Church of Jesus Christ of LDS, owner. Frank Pulley-Alpine School Di

Motion made by Councilmember Willden to approve amendments to Title 19 Land Development Code of the City of Saratoga Springs, Chapter 19.04 for the Gateway Overlay. City Initiated. Ordinance 25-07 (01

approve Saratoga Hills 7 (formerly Israel Canyon) Church and Residential Development; Rezone from Agricultural to R1-10, Development Agreement, and Concept Plan. Located approximately Grandview Blvd.