# OpenUtah

> Public meeting transcripts, searchable and accessible

Full content with AI summaries: [https://utahrecord.org/kearns/llms-full.txt](https://utahrecord.org/kearns/llms-full.txt)  
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## For AI agents

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- Search endpoint: `GET https://utahrecord.org/kearns/llms/search?q=your+query` returns plain-text, citation-shaped results (add `format=json` for JSON).
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## Site sections

- [Home](https://utahrecord.org/kearns/): Recent meetings and civic activity
- [Map](https://utahrecord.org/kearns/map): Interactive map of development and civic activity
- [Meetings](https://utahrecord.org/kearns/meetings): All meetings with transcripts, summaries, video
- [Civic issues](https://utahrecord.org/kearns/issues): Tracked issues with priority and trend
- [Development](https://utahrecord.org/kearns/development): Development applications and impact summaries
- [Community](https://utahrecord.org/kearns/community): Public-comment topics and sentiment
- [Officials](https://utahrecord.org/kearns/officials): Elected officials and city staff
- [Search](https://utahrecord.org/kearns/search): Full-text and semantic search across transcripts
- [Brief](https://utahrecord.org/kearns/brief): Weekly civic brief
- [Methodology](https://utahrecord.org/kearns/methodology): How transcripts and AI summaries are produced
- [About](https://utahrecord.org/kearns/about): About this site
- [FAQ](https://utahrecord.org/kearns/faq): Frequently asked questions


## Recent meetings (27)

- [2026-08-10 — Kearns Hires First City Administrator and Tackles Parking Issues](https://utahrecord.org/kearns/meetings/d82b0ece-2a3a-41bc-8ac8-21283d416634): City Council
- [2026-08-03 — Kearns Planning Commission to Review New Wildland-Urban Interface Code](https://utahrecord.org/kearns/meetings/f624aa38-502f-4206-9094-5349d74ab071): Planning Commission
- [2026-07-27 — Kearns City Council holds brief special meeting for closed session](https://utahrecord.org/kearns/meetings/b4748238-008b-4412-8e4f-23c4e1c38649): City Council
- [2026-07-21 — Kearns Council votes to boost pay cap for new City Administrator role](https://utahrecord.org/kearns/meetings/9c8db65d-c081-4422-a86e-e74b7558fc68): City Council
- [2026-07-13 — Kearns City Council tackles new city map, parking rules, and resident concerns about utility pedestals](https://utahrecord.org/kearns/meetings/f58eb4ca-24ff-43db-8547-1a90a3583cfe): City Council
- [2026-07-06 — Kearns Planning Commission updates land use fees and reviews city map](https://utahrecord.org/kearns/meetings/10303e09-a0e6-422b-b949-f18112641ed9): Planning Commission
- [2026-06-26 — Kearns City Council holds brief special meeting for closed session](https://utahrecord.org/kearns/meetings/27b29c17-72df-457d-9aba-5da02d032c83): City Council
- [2026-06-08 — Kearns City Council approves final budget and new traffic enforcement funding](https://utahrecord.org/kearns/meetings/36bc6e0b-7337-478a-8509-2b398516afba): City Council
- [2026-06-08 — Kearns City Council to review upcoming budget and mid-year adjustments](https://utahrecord.org/kearns/meetings/63a8c5ba-1bc3-4b8f-95ce-df7bdefaa3a1): City Council
- [2026-06-01 — Kearns Planning Commission updates landscaping rules and moves forward on new city map](https://utahrecord.org/kearns/meetings/1c0a9952-b0f6-4d27-b1b8-0b14a4810f8b): Planning Commission
- [2026-05-29 — Kearns Council grills experts on clean energy program after opting out](https://utahrecord.org/kearns/meetings/0c2d338e-0e3a-4437-8196-c40baca50b8a): City Council
- [2026-05-11 — Kearns Town Center could get a major makeover with new housing and shops](https://utahrecord.org/kearns/meetings/7e49c06b-4d73-46c5-8f77-24730f1cd67a): Community Reinvestment Agency
- [2026-05-11 — Kearns City Council Votes Down Clean Energy Program After Resident Pushback](https://utahrecord.org/kearns/meetings/f757359f-fb58-4357-bc23-a4e15d44c185): City Council
- [2026-05-04 — Kearns Planning Commission Meeting Canceled for May](https://utahrecord.org/kearns/meetings/9d1490fa-d380-4835-816c-6c35b2e5d2c8): Planning Commission
- [2026-04-13 — Kearns Council Tackles New City Administrator Role and Water Conservation](https://utahrecord.org/kearns/meetings/df7fa338-128a-45b3-b39c-8b5cf6ab1c62): City Council
- [2026-04-13 — Kearns City Council discusses Ordinance 2026-O-03](https://utahrecord.org/kearns/meetings/0a8295bc-204b-4688-8e05-0a66e2a52790): City Council
- [2026-04-06 — Kearns Planning Commission backs new garage rules to help residents build](https://utahrecord.org/kearns/meetings/960cc317-20dc-41df-89fc-3955ed363ea9): Planning Commission
- [2026-03-09 — Kearns Junior High wins big, and the city is getting a tech upgrade](https://utahrecord.org/kearns/meetings/f0f112c6-1fd3-489f-ae26-0239887df4c8): City Council
- [2026-03-02 — Kearns Planning Commission meeting for March 2nd has been cancelled](https://utahrecord.org/kearns/meetings/c4f1d208-66d0-43ac-80c7-43ae9c0b85ac): Planning Commission
- [2026-03-02 — Kearns City Council maps out a new 'Digital Front Door' and professional city staff roles](https://utahrecord.org/kearns/meetings/0f3fd7fc-d0ff-4d15-bb10-bfed623ba83e): City Council
- [2026-02-09 — Kearns City Council talks budget transparency, community events, and new leadership roles](https://utahrecord.org/kearns/meetings/c17b3f54-4109-4590-94a9-76981a394829): City Council
- [2026-02-03 — Kearns City Council and Community Council meet to clear the air and plan for the future](https://utahrecord.org/kearns/meetings/23ef67e5-c516-4d51-9534-ce895c97b17a): City Council
- [2026-02-02 — Kearns Planning Commission meeting canceled for February](https://utahrecord.org/kearns/meetings/5ee6cee6-b14f-4b55-86a2-791aac445209): Planning Commission
- [2026-01-26 — Kearns City Council Puts Community Council Budget on Hold to Focus on Future Collaboration](https://utahrecord.org/kearns/meetings/7167813e-0274-4fd5-9357-3aa117f49aa1): City Council
- [2026-01-12 — New Kearns Mayor and Council Sworn In, Set Sights on Future Growth](https://utahrecord.org/kearns/meetings/e2b3011a-24b8-4634-98db-c77df67a6f82): City Council
- [2026-01-05 — Kearns Planning Commission meeting canceled for January](https://utahrecord.org/kearns/meetings/a5e75021-1ffb-41dd-b2b2-88a63c474304): Planning Commission
- [2026-01-01 — Kearns Planning Commission sets meeting dates for 2026](https://utahrecord.org/kearns/meetings/2efc2ca1-d1f3-49e3-8ff6-b5a1c0272722): Planning Commission


## Civic issues (33)

- [public safety](https://utahrecord.org/kearns/issues/public-safety): public-safety · priority: critical
- [municipal taxation](https://utahrecord.org/kearns/issues/municipal-taxation): budget · priority: critical
- [Municipal Staffing Expansion](https://utahrecord.org/kearns/issues/municipal-staffing-expansion): development · priority: high
- [Municipal Code Modernization](https://utahrecord.org/kearns/issues/municipal-code-modernization): governance · priority: high
- [City Equipment Expenditures](https://utahrecord.org/kearns/issues/city-equipment-expenditures): budget · priority: critical
- [water conservation](https://utahrecord.org/kearns/issues/water-conservation): environment · priority: critical
- [General Plan Mapping](https://utahrecord.org/kearns/issues/general-plan-mapping): development · priority: high
- [building permits](https://utahrecord.org/kearns/issues/building-permits): general · priority: high
- [Community Clean Energy Program](https://utahrecord.org/kearns/issues/community-clean-energy-program): environment · priority: critical
- [Public Meeting Access](https://utahrecord.org/kearns/issues/public-meeting-access): zoning · priority: medium
- [Residential Parking and Garage Access](https://utahrecord.org/kearns/issues/residential-parking-and-garage-access): infrastructure · priority: high
- [road construction](https://utahrecord.org/kearns/issues/road-construction): transportation · priority: critical
- [municipal elections](https://utahrecord.org/kearns/issues/municipal-elections): governance · priority: high
- [Olympic planning](https://utahrecord.org/kearns/issues/olympic-planning): general · priority: medium
- [Public Participation in Planning](https://utahrecord.org/kearns/issues/public-participation-in-planning): development · priority: medium
- [school closure](https://utahrecord.org/kearns/issues/school-closure): education · priority: medium
- [Water-Efficient Landscaping](https://utahrecord.org/kearns/issues/water-efficient-landscaping): zoning · priority: high
- [Cybersecurity Upgrades](https://utahrecord.org/kearns/issues/cybersecurity-upgrades): public-safety · priority: high
- [municipal leadership](https://utahrecord.org/kearns/issues/municipal-leadership): general · priority: critical
- [Ordinance 2026-O-03 Implementation](https://utahrecord.org/kearns/issues/ordinance-2026-o-03-implementation): zoning · priority: medium
- [Administrative Restructuring](https://utahrecord.org/kearns/issues/administrative-restructuring): business-jobs · priority: high
- [Digital Front Door Initiative](https://utahrecord.org/kearns/issues/digital-front-door-initiative): water-utilities · priority: high
- [Kearns Walking Loop](https://utahrecord.org/kearns/issues/kearns-walking-loop): infrastructure · priority: medium
- [Social Media Moderation](https://utahrecord.org/kearns/issues/social-media-moderation): public-safety · priority: medium
- [affordable housing development](https://utahrecord.org/kearns/issues/affordable-housing-development): development · priority: high
- [Youth Engagement](https://utahrecord.org/kearns/issues/youth-engagement): education · priority: medium
- [mayoral election](https://utahrecord.org/kearns/issues/mayoral-election): governance · priority: high
- [mayoral election results](https://utahrecord.org/kearns/issues/mayoral-election-results): governance · priority: high
- [immigration detention facility litigation](https://utahrecord.org/kearns/issues/immigration-detention-facility-litigation): general · priority: medium
- [railroad maintenance](https://utahrecord.org/kearns/issues/railroad-maintenance): transportation · priority: medium
- [public transit accessibility](https://utahrecord.org/kearns/issues/public-transit-accessibility): transportation · priority: medium
- [environmental remediation](https://utahrecord.org/kearns/issues/environmental-remediation): environment · priority: medium
- [economic development](https://utahrecord.org/kearns/issues/economic-development): development · priority: medium


## Development applications (9)

- [OAM2026-001644 - International Wildland-Urban Interface Code Adoption](https://utahrecord.org/kearns/development/oam2026-001644-international-wildland-urban-interface-code-adoption): other · pending
- [OAM2026-001644 - Wildland-Urban Interface Code Amendment](https://utahrecord.org/kearns/development/oam2026-001644-wildland-urban-interface-code-amendment): other · pending
- [General Plan Official Map](https://utahrecord.org/kearns/development/general-plan-official-map): general-plan-amendment · pending
- [Land Use Fee Schedule Amendment](https://utahrecord.org/kearns/development/land-use-fee-schedule-amendment): other · pending
- [OAM2026-001631 - General Plan Map Amendment](https://utahrecord.org/kearns/development/oam2026-001631-general-plan-map-amendment): general-plan-amendment · pending
- [OAM2026-001628 - Landscaping Ordinance Amendment](https://utahrecord.org/kearns/development/oam2026-001628-landscaping-ordinance-amendment): other · under-review
- [Ordinance 2026-O-02 (Text Amendment)](https://utahrecord.org/kearns/development/ordinance-2026-o-02-text-amendment): other · approved
- [Amendment to Kearns Municipal Code Section 19.28.040.A](https://utahrecord.org/kearns/development/amendment-to-kearns-municipal-code-section-1928040a): other · approved
- [Ordinance Amendment 19.28.040 (Side Yard Setbacks)](https://utahrecord.org/kearns/development/ordinance-amendment-1928040-side-yard-setbacks): other · pending


## Community topics (22)

- [Community Clean Energy Program](https://utahrecord.org/kearns/community/community-clean-energy-program): energy
- [Community Events](https://utahrecord.org/kearns/community/community-events): public-safety
- [Public Safety](https://utahrecord.org/kearns/community/public-safety): public-safety
- [Road Maintenance](https://utahrecord.org/kearns/community/road-maintenance): roads
- [Budget](https://utahrecord.org/kearns/community/budget): budget
- [Community Issues](https://utahrecord.org/kearns/community/community-issues): parks-rec
- [City Administrator](https://utahrecord.org/kearns/community/city-administrator): budget
- [Community Council](https://utahrecord.org/kearns/community/community-council): development
- [Clean Energy Program](https://utahrecord.org/kearns/community/clean-energy-program): budget
- [American Legion](https://utahrecord.org/kearns/community/american-legion): development
- [Schools to Watch Recognition](https://utahrecord.org/kearns/community/schools-to-watch-recognition): education
- [Kearns High School Debate Team](https://utahrecord.org/kearns/community/kearns-high-school-debate-team): education
- [Ordinance Amendment 19.28.040](https://utahrecord.org/kearns/community/ordinance-amendment-1928040): development
- [Tree Planting](https://utahrecord.org/kearns/community/tree-planting): development
- [Trees and Infrastructure](https://utahrecord.org/kearns/community/trees-and-infrastructure): infrastructure
- [Community Involvement](https://utahrecord.org/kearns/community/community-involvement): governance
- [Collaboration](https://utahrecord.org/kearns/community/collaboration): education
- [Education](https://utahrecord.org/kearns/community/education): education
- [Civic Engagement](https://utahrecord.org/kearns/community/civic-engagement): development
- [Youth Engagement](https://utahrecord.org/kearns/community/youth-engagement): development
- [Representation](https://utahrecord.org/kearns/community/representation): governance
- [Youth Development](https://utahrecord.org/kearns/community/youth-development): public-safety


## Officials (14)

- [Jesse Valdez](https://utahrecord.org/kearns/officials/jesse-valdez): Mayor
- [Patrick Schaeffer](https://utahrecord.org/kearns/officials/patrick-schaeffer): District 1 Council Member
- [Lyndsay Longtin](https://utahrecord.org/kearns/officials/lyndsay-longtin): District 2 Council Member
- [Chrystal Butterfield](https://utahrecord.org/kearns/officials/chrystal-butterfield): District 3 Council Member
- [Lorrin Colby Jr.](https://utahrecord.org/kearns/officials/lorrin-colby-jr): District 4 Council Member
- [Joy Nelson](https://utahrecord.org/kearns/officials/joy-nelson): Planning Commissioner — Planning Commission
- [Laura Koester](https://utahrecord.org/kearns/officials/laura-koester): Planning Commissioner — Planning Commission
- [Gray Thomas](https://utahrecord.org/kearns/officials/gray-thomas): Planning Commission Vice Chair — Planning Commission
- [David Taylor](https://utahrecord.org/kearns/officials/david-taylor): Planning Commission Chair — Planning Commission
- [Michael Reynolds](https://utahrecord.org/kearns/officials/michael-reynolds): Planning Commissioner — Planning Commission
- [Diana Baun](https://utahrecord.org/kearns/officials/diana-baun): City Recorder — Administration
- [Trent Sorenson](https://utahrecord.org/kearns/officials/trent-sorenson): Planning Director — Planning and Development Services
- [Marla Howard](https://utahrecord.org/kearns/officials/marla-howard): MSD General Manager — Administration
- [Nathan Bracken](https://utahrecord.org/kearns/officials/nathan-bracken): City Attorney — Administration