Christopher Carn
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- Meetings spoken in
- 38
- Total speaking time
- 5:36:46
- Avg per meeting
- 8:52
- Segments
- 6934
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Mayor Christopher Carn on the recordAI-generated · 9 meetingsMayor Christopher Carn has consistently emphasized procedural efficiency and structure, frequently enforcing strict time limits for public comments and carefully managing city council agendas. His tenure has been marked by a focus on infrastructure and civic development, including the successful approval of contracts for a new fire station, the Saratoga Road widening project, and various community master plans. Mayor Carn has also demonstrated a proactive approach to legislative advocacy and regional coordination, notably testifying before Congress regarding local post office needs and managing the city's relationship with the Utah Lake Authority.
Top issues during term (20)
Property Tax Increase
Raises property taxes by roughly 54%, generating $3.1 million annually for public safety operations.
Alpine School District Support Services Building Rezone
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Assisted Living Facility Expansion & Emergency Services Burden
Private investment in local healthcare and senior housing infrastructure.
2027 Library Holiday Schedule & Service Hours
No direct fiscal impact is anticipated from adopting the routine holiday schedule.
Storm Drainage Impact Fee & Facilities Plan Update
Property owners suffered extensive structural and personal property damage costing thousands of dollars, while city insurance claims have thus far been denied.
Proposed On-Demand Transit Expansion
Seeking $2.25 million in external state grant funding over three years to subsidize expanded transit operations.
7 Brew Site Plan Review on Redwood Road
Private commercial development adding sales tax revenue and local employment opportunities.
Property Tax and Budgeting
The decision will determine how tax revenue is distributed across local recreation and arts projects.
Wander Community Commercial Development & Neighborhood Traffic Impact
Private investment in a new mid-sized retail option for the community.
Riverwalk Phase 1 Residential Development & Traffic Impact
Private investment in residential housing and public park amenities funded by the developer.
Flood Damage Prevention Code Update
The cost of compliance is expected to be minimal for the city.
State-Mandated Land Development Code Updates (SB 284)
Negligible administrative impact on city operations.
Chamber of Commerce Support for Businesses
These projects are expected to generate new tax revenue and job opportunities for the city.
Library Board Meeting Schedule
Patron Conduct and Policy Enforcement
The cost of potential new signage and equipment repairs is being evaluated.
Moved or seconded (40)
Motions Carn 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 5-02025-12-11
Motion made by Commissioner Carn to approve the 2026 Planning Commission Calendar.
- secondedpassed 5-02025-12-11
In-N-Out Burger Site Plan
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02025-12-11
Motion made by Commissioner Carn that the Planning Commission forward a recommendation for approval of the requested Code Amendment to Chapter 19.16, with the Findings and Conditio…
- secondedpassed 5-02025-12-11
Motion made by Commissioner Hill that the Planning Commission forward a recommendation for approval of the requested Code Amendment to Chapter 19.18, with the Findings and Conditio…
- movedpassed 4-12025-12-11
Motion made by Commissioner Carn that the Planning Commission forward a positive recommendation to the City Council for the Jordan Promenade (“Wander”) Community Plan Amendment 5 a…
- movedpassed 5-02025-12-02
Disposition of Real Property (Old City Hall)
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02025-12-02
Fire Chief Appointment - Resolution R25-66
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 4-02025-12-02
Motion made by Councilmember Willden to approve the Preliminary Plat and Site Plan for Saratoga Hills 7 LDS Church. Located 1439 S Lake View Terrace Road, Lafe Harris & Mike Davey,…
- secondedpassed 5-02025-12-02
2026 Annual City Council Meeting Schedule - Resolution 25-72
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02025-10-21
Motion made by Councilmember Carn to approve the Consent items as listed on the Agenda.
- movedpassed 5-02025-10-21
Site Plan for Harvest Point Commercial Plat A, Lot 2
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02025-10-21
Motion by Councilmember Carn to enter into closed meeting for the purchase, exchange, or lease of property, discussion regarding deployment of security personnel, devices, or syste…
- movedpassed 5-02025-09-25
Jacob Ranch Market Place Preliminary Plat, located at 1930 S. Redwood Road. Bill Gaskill as applicant. Senior Planner Austin Roy
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02025-09-25
Saratoga Crossroads Lot 1B Dave’s Hot Chicken Major Site Plan Amendment
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02025-09-25
approve the minutes of September 11, 2025.
- movedpassed 5-02025-09-16
Motion made by Council Member Carn to approve the Consent items.
- movedpassed 5-02025-09-16
Motion made by Council Member Carn to approve Business Item 3 on the agenda: Selecting the name The River Walk at Saratoga Springs for the Wander Waterfront City Park located along…
- movedpassed 5-02025-09-16
Major Site Plan Amendment for Saratoga Springs Commercial Plat F Lot 607
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02025-09-16
Motion made by Council Member Carn to approve Business Item 4 on the agenda: Amendments to Title 19 Land Development Code of the City of Saratoga Springs, chapter 19.04 for Gateway…
- secondedpassed 7-02025-09-11
Saratoga Springs Commercial Plat F Lot 607 Major Site Plan Amendment, located at 1233 Lake Drive. Thomas Lehnardt as applicant. Senior Planner Gina Grandpre
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
Decisions during term (214)
Recorded while Carn was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Rezone for Lake Mountain School District Support Services Building and Expansion
Approval of Minutes
Approval of Minutes: September 24, 2026
Amendment to Annexation Policy Plan and Expansion Area Map
Vacation of Rights-of-Way and Storm Drain Easements in Fox Hollow N4
Amended Storm Drainage Impact Fee Facilities Plan and Impact Fee
Consent Agenda
Amendments to Title 19 Fencing for Public Utilities
Site Plan for Rocky Mountain Power Jumbers Substation
Site Plan for Saratoga Springs Commercial Plat F Lot 606 (Mission Barbecue)
Site Plan for Saratoga Springs Commercial Plat G Lot 712
Amendments to City Code Title 11 Restricting One-Person Aircraft
Intent to Annex Andover Property located approximately NW of 1314 E Livi Lane. Scott Carlson as applicant. Resolution R26-50 (10-06-26).
Approval of Minutes: September 15, 2026.
Cemetery Policy Update.
Annexation Policy Plan Update Recommendation
Spring Heights II Rezone and General Plan Amendment Recommendation
Saratoga Springs Senior Seminary Rezone Recommendation
Voting record (426)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
Resolution Adopting a Final Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27 for the Local Building Authority (LBA R26-2)
Motion made by Trustee Taylor to approve the Resolution Adopting a Tentative Budget for the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 for the Local Building Authority of the City of Saratoga Springs. LBA R26-01 (05-05-26
Motion made by Trustee Barton to approve the minutes of May 6, 2025 Seconded by Trustee Taylor.
Resolution Adopting a Tentative Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 (LBA R26-01)
Motion made by Council Member Barton to approve the SITLA Saratoga Springs Annexation (Three Canyons), 1209.952 acres, Located at approximately Grandview Boulevard and Stillwater Drive. Larry H. Mille
Motion made by Council Member Wadman to approve Three Canyons Community Plan; Master Development Agreement; and General Plan amendment from Community Commercial, Low Density Residential, Rural Residen
SITLA Saratoga Springs Annexation (Three Canyons)
Three Canyons Community Plan, Master Development Agreement, and General Plan Amendment
Motion made by Commissioner Hill that the Planning Commission forward a recommendation for approval of the requested Site Plan for In-N-Out Burger located at 104 W Redwood Road, with the Findings and
Motion made by Commissioner Willden that the Planning Commission forward a recommendation for approval of the requested Site Plan major amendment for Northern Frontier Business Park Lot 4 (In-N-Out Wa
Motion made by Commissioner Carn to approve the 2026 Planning Commission Calendar.
Motion made by Commissioner Hill to approve the minutes of November 13, 2025.
Motion made by Commissioner Carn that the Planning Commission forward a positive recommendation to the City Council for the Jordan Promenade (“Wander”) Community Plan Amendment 5 and Village Plan 3 Am
Motion made by Commissioner Mangum that the Planning Commission issue a positive recommendation to the City Council for the requested Three Canyons Community Plan, Master Development Agreement, and Ge
Motion made by Commissioner Hill that the Planning Commission forward a recommendation for approval of the requested Code Amendment to Chapter 19.18, with the Findings and Conditions in the Staff Repo
Motion made by Commissioner Carn that the Planning Commission forward a recommendation for approval of the requested Code Amendment to Chapter 19.16, with the Findings and Conditions in the Staff Repo
In-N-Out Burger Site Plan Approval
Northern Frontier Lot 4 Site Plan Amendment
2026 Planning Commission Calendar Approval
Approval of November 13, 2025 Minutes
Wander Community Plan Amendment 5 and Village Plan 3 Amendment 3
Three Canyons Community Plan, MDA, and General Plan Amendment
Amendments to Title 19 Chapter 19.18 – Office Warehouse Signage
Amendments to Title 19 Chapter 19.16 – Nonresidential Accessory Structures
Motion made by Councilmember McOmber to approve the Consent items 1, 2, 5.
Motion made by Councilmember Willden to approve the Consent items 3 and 4.
Motion made by Councilmember Carn to approve the Disposition of Real Property, 1307 N Commerce Dr. Saratoga Springs, UT 84045 and Real Estate Purchase Agreement with Lake Mountain School District. Res
Motion made by Councilmember McOmber to approve Appointment of Fire Chief Kenneth Johnson Resolution R25-66 (12-02-25).
Motion made by Councilmember McOmber to approve the Annual City Council Regular Meeting Schedule for 2026, with option for December 8. Resolution 25-72 (12-02-25).
Motion made by Councilmember McOmber to approve the Amendment to City Code for implementing Data Privacy Program and Designating a CAO and other officers. Resolution 25-73 (12-02-25) with all Staff Fi
Motion made by Councilmember McOmber to Continue the SITLA Saratoga Springs Annexation (Three Canyons) to the next City Council Meeting in order to review the Master Development Agreement and Communit
Motion made by Councilmember Barton to approve the Appointment of Planning Commission Members.
Motion made by Councilmember Wadman to approve the Sanitary Sewer Impact Fee Facilities Plan, Impact Fee Analysis, and Enactment of Amended Impact Fees. Ordinance 25-72 (12-02-25).
Motion made by Councilmember McOmber to approve the Preliminary Plat and Site Plan for Fox Hollow N4, located approximately Village Parkway and Swainson Ave. Dave Kelly-D.R. Horton as applicant, with
Motion made by Councilmember Willden to approve the Preliminary Plat and Site Plan for Saratoga Hills 7 LDS Church. Located 1439 S Lake View Terrace Road, Lafe Harris & Mike Davey, BHD Architects as a
Motion made by Councilmember Wadman that the City Council approve [Ordinance 25-74 (12-02-25)] the requested Rezone and General Plan Amendment for the property located at approximately 191 N 1000 W, w
Motion made by Councilmember McOmber to approve the Rider’s Station Development Agreement, located at 1193 W. Fairfield Road. Adam Hurd as applicant. Ordinance 25-69 (12-02-25), with Staff Findings an
Motion made by Councilmember Barton to Deny the Improvements Reimbursement Agreement and Dedication for Golden Hills Park, located in the Wildflower Development. Resolution R25-70 (12-02-25).
Motion made by Councilmember Willden to approve the Update to the Sanitary Sewer Master Plan. Resolution R25-71 (12-02-25).
Motion made by Councilmember McOmber to approve the Update to the Water Element of the General Plan. City initiated. Ordinance 25-75 (12-02-25).
Motion made by Councilmember McOmber to approve the Amendments to Title 19 Land Development Code of the City of Saratoga Springs, chapter 19.09 regarding Parking Lot Island exemption. City initiated.
Motion by Councilmember Carn to enter into closed meeting for the purchase, exchange, or lease of property, discussion regarding deployment of security personnel, devices, or systems; pending or reaso
Fire Chief Appointment - Resolution R25-66
Consent Items 1, 2, and 5
Consent Items 3 and 4 (Hidden Landing Phase 2 and Harbor Springs)
Absent from previous discussion two weeks prior.