Patrick Schaeffer
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- Total speaking time
- 1:06:41
- Avg per meeting
- 4:46
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District 1 Council Member Patrick Schaeffer on the recordAI-generated · 7 meetingsCouncil Member Patrick Schaeffer has consistently prioritized fiscal accountability and administrative transparency throughout his recent tenure, frequently labeling himself a "penny pincher" regarding city spending. He has demonstrated skepticism toward city financial reporting practices and has actively engaged in oversight of committee costs, utility billing, and the city’s renewable energy initiatives. His legislative efforts have focused on refining city code, advocating for community-based services like recycling events, and scrutinizing the procedural integrity of city communication platforms.
Top issues during term (20)
public safety
The proposal involves using $125,000 from the UPD fund balance and ongoing MET tax revenue.
New Engineering Standards for Infrastructure
Projects are funded through existing municipal and MSD capital improvement budgets.
Municipal Code Modernization
None directly associated with the code restatement.
Community Clean Energy Program
Estimated increase of approximately $4 per month for residential utility customers and about 5% for non-residential ratepayers.
Residential Parking and Garage Access
Enforcement activities are managed within existing Unified Police Department service agreements.
Kearns Community Council Structure and Future Role
Maintains existing civic event planning structures with minimal administrative costs.
5400 South Corridor Study
Financial impacts will be determined as recommendations from the corridor study are finalized.
City Equipment Expenditures
The proposed budget allocates $180,000 for the City Administrator's wages.
General Plan Mapping
Could increase municipal revenue through enhanced property and sales tax collections.
Administrative Restructuring
Creates a new personnel expenditure to be defined in upcoming budget cycles.
Personnel Evaluation and Closed Session
None disclosed.
License Plate Reader Technology and Public Privacy
Replacing vandalized equipment poses potential replacement costs if units are reinstalled.
Road Maintenance
Funded through existing municipal and county cooperative capital improvement budgets.
building permits
The proposed changes will directly alter the costs associated with land use and development permits.
Water-Efficient Landscaping
Could increase landscaping costs for some new home builders.
Public Participation in Planning
There is no direct financial impact to residents from setting these dates.
water conservation
Could increase landscaping costs for some new home builders.
Digital Front Door Initiative
The project will require an allocation of funds for software development and website maintenance.
Moved or seconded (15)
Motions Schaeffer 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.
- movedpassed 5-02026-07-27
adjourn the July 27, 2026 City Council Special Meeting at 6:44 pm.
- movedpassed 5-02026-03-09
Council Member Schaeffer moved to recess the City Council Meeting and move into Closed Session for the reasons indicated below.
- movedpassed 5-02026-03-09
Resolution R2026-09: Pedestrian Bridge Support
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02026-03-09
Council Member Butterfield moved to adjourn the March 9, 2026, City Council Meeting.
- movedpassed 5-02026-03-09
Community Council Budget Approval
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-03-09
Resolution R2026-10: UFA and UFSA Board Alternate
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02026-03-09
Kearns Community Council Transition to City Committee
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-01-12
Acknowledgment of Monthly Financial Report
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-01-12
Recess Before General Business
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02026-01-12
Council Member Butterfield moved to adjourn the January 12, 2026 City Council Meeting.
- movedpassed 5-02026-01-12
Motion to Enter Closed Session
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-01-12
Selection of Utah League of Cities and Towns Legislative Policy Committee Representatives
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02026-01-12
Council Member Butterfield moved to approve the December 8, 2025 City Council Meeting Minutes as published.
- movedpassed 5-02026-01-12
Resolution R2026-02: Appointing UPD and SLVLESA Representatives
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-01-12
Council Member Schaeffer moved to appoint Mayor Valdez as the representative to the MSD Board of Trustees.
Decisions during term (128)
Recorded while Schaeffer was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of Meeting Agenda
Recommendation to Remove Chapter 15.14
Welcome and approval of the agenda. (Motion/Voting)
Approval of August 3, 2026, Planning Commission Meeting Minutes. (Motion/Voting)
Approval of September 14, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes
Acknowledgment of Monthly Financial Report
Authorization of Closed Session
CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of City Council Meeting Minutes
September 14, 2026 City Council Meeting
Approval of August 10, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes
Enacting Chapter 2.02 of the Kearns Municipal Code for City Administrator Duties (Ordinance 2026-O-17)
Approval of Amendments to the MyKearns Community Coalition Funding Agreement
Approval of City Council Meeting Minutes
August 10, 2026 City Council Meeting
Approval of Consent Agenda (Minutes and Financial Reports)
Ordinance 2026-O-14: Adopting the 2024 International WUI Code
Cooperative Wildfire System Agreement with Utah Division of Forestry, Fire, and State Lands
Resolution R2026-16: Interlocal Agreement with Unified Fire Authority for Wildfire Responsibilities
Voting record (27)
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Enacting Chapter 2.02 of the Kearns Municipal Code for City Administrator Duties (Ordinance 2026-O-17)
Approval of Consent Agenda (Minutes and Financial Reports)
Ordinance 2026-O-14: Adopting the 2024 International WUI Code
Cooperative Wildfire System Agreement with Utah Division of Forestry, Fire, and State Lands
Resolution R2026-16: Interlocal Agreement with Unified Fire Authority for Wildfire Responsibilities
Resolution R2026-17: Employment Contract for City Administrator Charles Henderson
Ordinance 2026-O-15: Amending Municipal Code Title 11 Chapter 20 Section 135 (48-Hour Parking Limit)
Council Member Jesse Valdez moved that the Council approve Ordinance 2026-O-13, raising the total maximum compensation package for the City Administrator position to a base salary of $150,000 plus app
Ordinance 2026-O-13: City Administrator Compensation
Preferred maintaining the current $180,000 cap and restarting recruitment at that level.
Ordinance 2026-O-11: Code Enforcement Procedures
Sustained opposition to the code enforcement changes.