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Topics getting the most attention in Kearns City public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
9 issues with high priority
Many homes in Kearns lack garages, leading to crowded streets. This change makes it easier for homeowners to build garages, which should get more cars off the road.
The city is updating its rules to make things run smoother and keep up with modern standards.
The city is looking at hiring three new people to help run things better. This would help manage the city's contract with the MSD and make sure resident concerns are actually heard.
A Kearns resident is fighting city hall just to get a permit for an ADA-compliant ramp. It’s a classic case of bureaucratic red tape making it unnecessarily hard for people to make their homes accessible.
The city is working on adding an official map to its General Plan. This map will help guide how Kearns grows and where infrastructure is placed in the future.
The city is looking to tighten up landscaping rules for new single-family homes to ensure better water conservation. This could mean fewer exemptions for homeowners when it comes to meeting water-efficiency standards.
The city is upgrading its IT systems to protect against hackers and ransomware, especially with the Olympics coming up.
Kearns is considering hiring new professional staff to help run the city better. This includes a City Administrator to manage operations and a Community Liaison to keep the city connected to the people living here.
The city is looking to make it easier for you to get things done online. This includes a new website, a mobile app, and a better way to track your service requests so they don't fall through the cracks.