Lance Wadman

Council Member2024-2028

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Contact

✉ lwadman@saratogasprings-ut.gov

At a glance

News mentions: 0

Term ending Dec 31, 2028.

Voice

Meetings spoken in: 38
Total speaking time: 1:42:20
Avg per meeting: 2:42
Segments: 1870

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Voice summary

Council Member Lance Wadman on the recordAI-generated · 8 meetings

Council Member Lance Wadman has consistently prioritized infrastructure management, development oversight, and community engagement throughout the recent council meetings. He has been particularly active in reviewing site plans for both commercial and residential projects, often seeking clarity on engineering standards, traffic impacts, and parking requirements. His voting record reflects a pragmatic approach to city growth, highlighted by his approval of the Saratoga Road widening project, the fiscal year 2025 budget amendments, and support for the Northern Frontier Business Park. Additionally, Wadman has advocated for proactive municipal initiatives, including water conservation efforts and the expansion of trails and bicycle infrastructure.

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Top issues during term (20)

critical↓May 2026[30]

Property Tax Increase

Raises property taxes by roughly 54%, generating $3.1 million annually for public safety operations.

critical↓Nov 2025[28]

Detached Accessory Dwelling Units (DADUs)

Impact fees may apply to detached accessory dwelling units.

high↑Sep 2026[26]

Spring Heights II Rezone & General Plan Amendment

Generates commercial tax revenue and brings new retail and employment options to the northern area of the city.

high↓Mar 2025[23]

Code Enforcement Process Improvements

The cost of compliance is expected to be minimal for the city.

critical↓Feb 2025[21]

Three Canyons Annexation

Long-term expansion of the city tax base and infrastructure responsibilities across 1,200 acres.

medium↑Sep 2026[20]

Public Utility Fencing Standards Code Amendment

Minimal direct municipal financial impact, primarily affecting private and utility infrastructure design costs.

high↑Oct 2026[20]

Alpine School District Support Services Building Rezone

Unknown

critical↓Jan 2026[20]

Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget and Tax Rate

The budget authorizes $3.8 million in expenditures for debt service.

high↓Mar 2025[20]

Off-Street Parking Requirements

Potential allocation of additional code enforcement resources.

critical↓Feb 2025[20]

Future City Projects and Studies

The addition of a retail store could increase local tax revenue.

critical↓Jan 2025[18]

Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget

Saves approximately one million dollars by restructuring capital projects.

critical↓Mar 2025[17]

Charter School Zoning Amendment

The school is funding the expansion, though the city is budgeting for future traffic improvements at nearby intersections.

critical↑Jul 2026[12]

Assisted Living Facility Expansion & Emergency Services Burden

Private investment in local healthcare and senior housing infrastructure.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

2027 Library Holiday Schedule & Service Hours

No direct fiscal impact is anticipated from adopting the routine holiday schedule.

critical↑Oct 2026[10]

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.

high↑Oct 2026[10]

Proposed On-Demand Transit Expansion

Seeking $2.25 million in external state grant funding over three years to subsidize expanded transit operations.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

Title 19 Sign Regulation Amendments

Negligible administrative savings.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

7 Brew Site Plan Review on Redwood Road

Private commercial development adding sales tax revenue and local employment opportunities.

medium↓May 2025[9]

Establishment of Municipal Term Limits

None directly related to municipal operations.

high↓Feb 2025[9]

Mt. Saratoga Veterinary Clinic Site Plan Approval

The project represents a significant residential expansion for the city.

Moved or seconded (40)

Motions Wadman 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.

secondedpassed 5-02026-03-24
Motion by Councilmember Barton to approve the items on the Consent Calendar.
secondedpassed2026-03-24
Amendments to Title 19: City-Owned Office Trailers
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
secondedpassed 5-02026-03-24
Motion made by Councilmember Davenport Preliminary Plat and Site plan for ASD High School 722. Located approximately at the Northwest corner of Ensign Drive and Mountain View Corri…
movedpassed 5-02026-03-03
Trails Master Plan Amendment
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
secondedpassed 5-02026-03-03
Award of Contract for 2026 Saratoga Springs Pavement Maintenance Projects to Asphalt Preservation for Bid Schedule A, and to Morgan Pavement Maintenance for Bid Schedule B. Resolution R26-11 (03-03-26)
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
secondedpassed 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 5-02026-02-03
Elect Lance Wadman as Mayor Pro Tempore (Saratoga Springs City Code Section 2.02.01).
secondedpassed 5-02026-02-03
Site Plan for 2429 Stagecoach Drive
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
secondedpassed 5-02026-01-20
Motion by Councilmember Barton to approve the items on the Consent Calendar.
movedpassed 5-02026-01-20
Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget Amendment (Resolution R26-04)
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
secondedpassed 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 4-02026-01-06
Motion made by Councilmember Barton to approve the Consent Items.
movedpassed 4-02026-01-06
Site Plan Major Amendment: Northern Frontier Business Park Lot 4
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
moved2025-12-18
On condition #18 to add that ownership of public identified trails shall be deferred to the Village Plan; and in condition #11, the waiver to the buffer, that the type of developme…
movedpassed 5-02025-12-18
Motion made by Council Member Wadman to approve Three Canyons Community Plan; Master Development Agreement; and General Plan amendment from Community Commercial, Low Density Reside…
movedpassed 5-02025-12-02
Sanitary Sewer Impact Fee Facilities Plan
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
secondedpassed 4-02025-12-02
Motion made by Councilmember Willden to approve the Consent items 3 and 4.
secondedpassed 5-02025-12-02
Golden Hills Park Improvements Reimbursement Agreement and Dedication - Resolution R25-70
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
movedpassed 5-02025-12-02
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 approxima…
secondedpassed 5-02025-12-02
Data Privacy Program Code Amendment - Resolution 25-73
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion