Audrey Barton
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- Meetings spoken in
- 41
- Total speaking time
- 2:07:56
- Avg per meeting
- 3:07
- Segments
- 2908
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Voice summary
Council Member, Mayor Pro Tem Audrey Barton on the recordAI-generated · 9 meetingsThroughout these meetings, Mayor Pro Tem Audrey Barton has consistently prioritized cautious oversight of city code amendments and development projects, frequently requesting further information or tabling items to ensure thorough evaluation. Her focus on improving civic engagement and infrastructure—such as advocating for pedestrian walkability and questioning sign code rigidity—reflects a balanced approach between business development and resident impact. Notably, she has leveraged her background as a teacher to offer practical communication strategies regarding community relations and has been a frequent proponent of streamlining council efficiency through recurring agenda items.
Top issues during term (16)(Development)
Detached Accessory Dwelling Units (DADUs)
Impact fees may apply to detached accessory dwelling units.
Assisted Living Facility Expansion & Emergency Services Burden
Private investment in local healthcare and senior housing infrastructure.
Riverwalk Phase 1 Residential Development & Traffic Impact
Private investment in residential housing and public park amenities funded by the developer.
Library Hold Policy
Null
Evans Estates Preliminary Plat
Expands the residential tax base and contributes to local infrastructure development.
AMH Unit Operations
Null
Small Wireless Facility Design Standards
Minimal fiscal impact, aimed at streamlining telecom deployment and protecting neighborhood aesthetics.
Wander Development Village Plan 3 and Riverfront Park
Involves private infrastructure investments and dedication of public parking stalls and park amenities to the city.
Electric Vehicle Infrastructure
The project is privately funded by the applicant.
Fox Hollow Neighborhood 4 Development
Generates private investment and developer-funded infrastructure including road widenings and a signalized intersection.
Three Canyons Public Infrastructure District (PID) Discussion
The developer noted the project would be built out over 10 to 15 years, with infrastructure and transportation costs coordinated alongside city and state agencies.
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.
Moved or seconded (40)
Motions Barton 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 5-02026-03-24
Motion by Councilmember Barton to approve the items on the Consent Calendar.
- secondedpassed 5-02026-03-24
Motion made by Councilmember Wilson to approve the ASD High School 722 General Plan Amendment from Planned Community and Low Density Residential to Institutional/Civic, Rezone from…
- movedpassed 5-02026-03-03
Motion made by Councilmember Barton to table Business Item #4 for future discussion.
- secondedpassed 5-02026-03-03
Motion made by Councilmember Wilson to approve Amendments to Title 19 Land Development Code of the City of Saratoga Springs, Chapter 19.08 – Home Occupations, and 19.02 – Definitio…
- movedpassed 5-02026-03-03
Motion by Councilmember Barton to approve the items on the Consent Calendar.
- secondedpassed 5-02026-03-03
Canyon Hollow Development Agreement Amendment
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-03-03
Motion made by Councilmember Barton to approve The Award of Proposal for Construction Manager/General Contractor services on construction for City of Saratoga Springs Fire Station,…
- movedpassed 5-02026-02-17
Amendments to City Code Title 20 and Code Enforcement Manual
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02026-02-17
Motion by Councilmember Wilson to approve the items on the Consent Calendar.
- movedpassed 5-02026-02-03
approve the items on the Consent Calendar.
- movedpassed 5-02026-02-03
Elect Lance Wadman as Mayor Pro Tempore (Saratoga Springs City Code Section 2.02.01).
- secondedpassed 5-02026-02-03
Motion by Councilmember Wilson to enter into closed meeting for the purchase, exchange, or lease of property, discussion regarding deployment of security personnel, devices, or sys…
- movedpassed 5-02026-01-20
Major Site Plan Amendment for Walmart EV Charging Station
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02026-01-20
Motion made by Councilmember Taylor to approve Site Plan for Saratoga Town Center Lot 304, located at 1508 N. Redwood Road, Austin Cooper-JDH Development as applicant, with any Sta…
- movedpassed 5-02026-01-20
Motion by Councilmember Barton to approve the items on the Consent Calendar.
- movedpassed 5-02026-01-20
Motion made by Councilmember Barton to approve Contract award for new pedestrian crossing at 400 S (Patriot Park) project. Resolution R26-05 (01-20-26).
- movedpassed 5-02026-01-20
Motion by Councilmember Barton to enter into closed meeting for the purchase, exchange, or lease of property, discussion regarding deployment of security personnel, devices, or sys…
- secondedpassed 4-02026-01-07
Motion made by Councilmember Wilson to approve Resolution R26-03 (01-07-26) Appointing Edon Davenport to serve as Interim City Council Member for the remaining term of office comme…
- movedpassed 4-02026-01-06
Site Plan: In-N-Out Burger
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 4-02026-01-06
Motion made by Councilmember Barton to approve the Consent Items.
Decisions during term (34)
Recorded while Barton was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Amendments to Title 19 Land Development Code Chapter 19.18 – Sign Regulations
Rezone from Agricultural to R1-9 and Development Agreement for the Andover Property
Amendments to Title 19 Land Development Code Chapter 19.20 regarding Detached Accessory Dwelling Units
Spring Heights Development Agreement Amendment
Amendment to Title 19 Land Development Code Chapter 19.13
Saratoga View Assisted Living Center Development Agreement Amendment
Land Development Code Amendments for Phased Non-Residential Site Plans
Amendments to Title 19 Land Development Code (Chapters 19.12 and 19.14)
Development Agreement Major Amendment for North Cove
Approval of Amendments to Title 19 Land Development Code (Ordinance 26-25)
North Cove Major Master Development Agreement Amendment Continuation
Amendment to Title 19 Land Development Code - Drive-thru Requirements
Three Canyons Community Plan, Master Development Agreement, and General Plan Amendment
Stout Development General Plan Amendment, Rezone, and Concept Plan - Ordinance 25-74
Rider's Station Development Agreement - Ordinance 25-69
Rider's Station Development Agreement
Voting record (72)(Development)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.