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Pleasant Grove
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Eric Jensen

Mayor2026-2030

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At a glance

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Term ending Dec 31, 2030.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
39
Total speaking time
3:34:01
Avg per meeting
5:29
Segments
4688

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Top issues during term (20)

high↑Sep 2026[49]

Pleasant Grove Library Landscape and Pavilion Project

Project costs total over $800,000, partially funded by care tax revenues and grants.

critical↑Feb 2026[27]

Utility Rate Adjustments and Secondary Water Metering

Potential savings or increased costs for residents depending on water usage and conservation measures.

high↑Oct 2026[20]

Accessory Apartment Parking Code Amendment

Minimal fiscal impact expected from code alignment.

high↑Oct 2026[18]

Library Expansion and Space Constraints

Around $800,000 to $1 million for the proposed pavilion project.

high↓Jan 2026[13]

Downtown Redevelopment Strategy

Future capital investments in streetscapes and public infrastructure could range in the hundreds of thousands to millions of dollars.

medium↓Feb 2026[13]

Zone Change Request at 980 West 1800 North

Minimal fiscal impact on the city, borne by the private applicant.

medium↓Sep 2026[11]

Stop Sign Removal and Traffic Engineering Standards

Minimal impact unless staff recommends reinstalling traffic control signs.

high↓Aug 2026[10]

Discovery Park Court Conversion (Pickleball vs. Tennis)

Estimated at $300,000 funded through municipal CARE tax reserves.

high↓Aug 2026[10]

Vicinity Plan Amendment near 152 North 1400 East

Saves the city from planning unconstructible public infrastructure.

medium↓Jul 2026[9]

Employee Vacation Policy

Potential long-term liability increase for accrued leave payouts upon employee separation.

medium↓Jul 2026[8]

Residential Agricultural Overlay for 1270 North 580 East

Preserves open space and private agricultural use, avoiding municipal utility burdens associated with high-density subdivision.

medium↓Jul 2026[7]

Tattooing Permitted Use in Grove Interchange

Maintains the existing commercial focus on retail and sales-tax-generating establishments.

high↓Feb 2026[6]

Capital Improvement Reimbursement Declaration

Allows for future reimbursement of funds spent on capital improvements.

high↓Sep 2026[5]

School Resource Officer Interlocal Agreement

The school district will reimburse the city $54,847 annually per full-time officer.

critical↓Feb 2026[5]

First Responder Staffing and Regional Service Consolidation

Staffing and overtime costs directly affect the general fund budget.

medium↓Sep 2026[5]

Drug Prevention Grant Interlocal Agreement

Secures funding for drug prevention programs.

high↓Aug 2026[5]

Business Manufacturing Park Zone Permitted Uses Amendment

Will enable new commercial service businesses to locate within the BMP zone.

high↓Aug 2026[5]

Residential Agricultural Overlay for Hinkson Property

Minimal financial impact, preserving residential property values and neighborhood character.

medium↓Sep 2026[5]

Parental Leave Policy Update

Modest operational cost absorbed within city personnel budgets to cover temporary staffing or leave time.

low↓Aug 2026[5]

Artistic Dance Project Conditional Use Permit at 675 W Garden Dr

Generates local business activity and commercial space utilization.

Decisions during term (314)

Recorded while Jensen was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

tabled4-0Oct 6, 2026

Continue Library Landscape and Building Project Agreement

approved4-0Oct 6, 2026

Approve Local Consent for Single Event Alcohol Permit for Grid Entertainment

approved3-0Oct 6, 2026

Approve Resolution 2026-46 with Ridgeline Consultants

approved5-0Oct 6, 2026

Consent Agenda Approval

approved5-0Oct 6, 2026

Approval of Ordinance 2026-30 for Accessory Apartment Parking

approvedOct 6, 2026

Approval of Consent Agenda

approvedOct 6, 2026

APPROVAL OF MEETING AGENDA

approvedOct 6, 2026

City Council Minutes: City Council Minutes for the August 18, 2026 and September 1, 2026 meeting.

approvedOct 6, 2026

To consider approval of Payment Reports for October 1, 2026.

approvedOct 6, 2026

Approval of Meeting Agenda

approvedOct 6, 2026

Consent Items Approval

approved5-0Oct 6, 2026

Ordinance 2026-030 Accessory Apartment Parking Amendment

tabled4-1Oct 6, 2026

Library Landscape and Pavilion Project Bid Award Continued

approvedOct 6, 2026

Local Authority Consent for Single Event Alcohol Permit

approvedOct 6, 2026

Resolution 2026-046 Engineering Services Agreement

approvedOct 6, 2026

City Council Minutes: City Council Minutes for the August 18, 2026 and September 1, 2026 meeting.

approvedOct 6, 2026

To consider for approval Payment No. 7 to Condie Construction Co., LLC for the 800 North Area Waterline, Drainage and Roadway Reconstruction Project.

approvedOct 6, 2026

To consider for approval Payment No. 5 to Black Forest Paving for the 1100 East Area Waterline and Roadway Reconstruction Project.

approvedOct 6, 2026

To consider for approval Change Order No. 1 for Black Forest Paving for the 1100 East Area Waterline and Roadway Reconstruction Project.

approvedOct 6, 2026

To consider approval of Payment Reports for October 1, 2026.

Voting record (42)

40 yes2 no

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Voted yesSep 1, 2026

Council Member LeMone moved to ADJOURN the Work Session.

Voted yesSep 1, 2026

ADJOURN the Work Session

Voted yesJun 22, 2026

ADJOURN the Work Session.

Voted yesJun 22, 2026

ADJOURN the Work Session

Voted yesJun 22, 2026

ADJOURN the Work Session

Voted yesNov 5, 2025

Resolution 2025-038: Engineering Master Service Agreement

Voted yesSep 16, 2025

Resolution 2025-037: Manila Park Cell Tower Lease

Voted yesAug 19, 2025

Resolution 2025-030: 401k Employee Match

Voted yesAug 19, 2025

Resolution 2025-032: Reimbursement Resolution

Voted yesAug 19, 2025

Resolution 2025-033: Lease Purchase Agreement

Voted yesAug 19, 2025

Resolution 2025-025: Blossom Hill Reimbursement

Voted yesJul 15, 2025

Ordinance 2025-013: Boundary Adjustment with Cedar Hills

Voted yesJul 15, 2025

Resolution 2025-027: Beehive Hospitality Development Agreement

Voted yesJul 15, 2025

Ordinance 2025-014: Grove Commercial Sales Sub-District Amendment

Voted yesJul 15, 2025

Ordinance 2025-015: Rural Commercial Overlay (RCO) Amendment

Voted yesJul 15, 2025

Resolution 2025-028: Library Events Pavilion Grant

Voted yesJul 15, 2025

Resolution 2025-029: Road Projects Interlocal Agreement

Voted yesJul 15, 2025

Ordinance 2025-016: Fireworks Restrictions

Voted yesJul 1, 2025

Ordinance 2025-011: Utility Code Text Amendment

Voted yesJul 1, 2025

Ordinance 2025-012: Compensation Increases

Voted noJul 1, 2025

Denial of Ordinance 2025-010

Voted yesJun 3, 2025

Resolution 2025-021: Budget Amendment

Voted yesJun 3, 2025

Resolution 2025-022: Library Consortium MOU

Voted yesMay 6, 2025

Ordinance 2025-007: Project Identification Signs

Voted yesMay 6, 2025

Resolution 2025-018: Tentative Budget

Voted yesMay 6, 2025

Resolution 2025-015: Land Sale Agreement

Voted yesMay 6, 2025

Resolution 2025-016: Solid Waste Agreement

Voted yesMay 6, 2025

Resolution 2025-017: Boundary Adjustment

Voted yesApr 8, 2025

Ordinance 2025-004: Rezone for Maple Springs of PG Holdings

Voted yesMar 18, 2025

Resolution 2025-20: Funshine Learning Center Fee Increase

Voted yesMar 18, 2025

Ordinance 2025-005: Zone Change for 172 South Pleasant Grove Boulevard

Voted yesMar 4, 2025

Resolution 2025-09: Surplus Property

Voted yesMar 4, 2025

Resolution 2025-08: TRCC Interlocal Agreement

Voted noFeb 4, 2025

Denial of Ordinance 2025-003 (Zone Change)

Voted yesFeb 4, 2025

Adoption of Resolution 2025-05 (Surplus Vehicles)

Voted yesJan 21, 2025

Ordinance Amending Vicinity Plan (1592 West 1800 North)

Voted yesJan 21, 2025

Ordinance Amending Vicinity Plan (2300 North 100 East)

Voted yesJan 21, 2025

Resolution 2025-02: Interlocal Homelessness Agreement

Voted yesJan 21, 2025

Resolution 2025-03: Alpine School District Property Sale

Voted yesJan 21, 2025

Resolution 2025-04: Purchase of Real Property (Kiwanis Park)

Voted yesJan 21, 2025

Resolution 2025-04: Purchase of Real Property (Kiwanis Park)

Voted yesJan 8, 2025

Resolution 2025-01 (Land Use Agreement)