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Michael McOmber

Council Member2022–2026

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Term ending Jan 5, 2026.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
20
Total speaking time
5:07:55
Avg per meeting
15:24
Segments
5416

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Top issues during term (20)

critical↓Nov 2025[28]

Detached Accessory Dwelling Units (DADUs)

Impact fees may apply to detached accessory dwelling units.

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.

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.

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.

high↓Jan 2025[8]

Library Budget and Resource Allocation

Reflects general fund library expenditures totaling approximately $1.46 million for the past fiscal year.

medium↓Sep 2025[8]

road closure

You might waste extra gas and time sitting in detour traffic.

high↓Aug 2025[8]

Sidewalk Maintenance Program

Potential increased construction costs for commercial property developers.

high↓Feb 2025[7]

Library Policy and Conduct

Involves managing allocated library operational budgets and expenditures for books, digital resources, and facility maintenance.

critical↓Jan 2025[7]

Traffic Calming Policy

Potential decrease in property values for nearby residents.

critical↓Jun 2025[6]

Inlet Park Master Planning

Funding will be evaluated during upcoming RAP tax discussions.

high↓Jul 2025[5]

Library Program Capacity

Operated within existing library program allocations.

critical↓Jan 2025[5]

Municipal Infrastructure Financing

Provides $11 million in upfront loan funding to be repaid over time, potentially through transportation impact fees.

critical↓Feb 2025[5]

Water Resource Planning

Ongoing conservation protects municipal water supplies and infrastructure investments.

critical↓Oct 2025[3]

Sewer Infrastructure Improvements

Developers will be required to fund and install necessary drainage infrastructure to prevent property damage.

medium↓Mar 2025[3]

FY 2025-2026 CDRA Tentative Budget

The budget is set at zero dollars as the final payments for the Costco economic development area are concluded.

Moved or seconded (40)

Motions McOmber 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 5-02025-12-18

    SITLA Saratoga Springs Annexation (Three Canyons), 1209.952 acres, Located at approximately Grandview Boulevard and Stillwater Drive. Larry H. Miller Real Estate – Brandon Ames, as applicant. Ordinance 25-__ (12-18-25)

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • movedpassed 5-02025-12-02

    Fire Chief Appointment - Resolution R25-66

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • movedpassed 5-02025-12-02

    2026 Annual City Council Meeting Schedule - Resolution 25-72

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • movedpassed 5-02025-12-02

    Motion made by Councilmember McOmber to approve the Consent items 1, 2, 5.

  • seconded2025-12-02

    That the densities in the development agreements represent maximum available densities, are consistent with the language in Exhibit D of the original Master Development Agreement.

  • seconded2025-12-02

    Strike condition #11 so they if they choose to do a bathroom they may.

  • secondedpassed 4-02025-11-18

    Motion made by Councilmember Willden to approve the Updates to the City Consolidated Fee Schedule for Various Rates. Resolution R25-60 (11-18-25).

  • movedpassed 4-02025-11-18

    Budget Amendments for Fiscal Year 2025-2026

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • secondedpassed 4-02025-11-18

    Councilmember Willden amended the motion to include that the Development Agreement be brought back to the next meeting.

  • movedpassed 4-02025-11-18

    approve the Site Plan for UTA Park and Ride Pony Express. Located at 795 E. Sand Dollar Way, Carlie Torres as applicant, with Staff Findings and Conditions

  • seconded2025-11-18

    Motion made by Councilmember Willden to approve the General Plan Amendment from Rural Residential to Low Density Residential and Rezone From Rural Residential to R1-10 for Hidden L…

  • secondedpassed 4-02025-11-18

    approve the Consent items

  • movedpassed 4-02025-11-18

    Fox Hollow Infrastructure Financing District Reimbursement Agreement. Resolution 25-64 (11-18-25)

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • movedpassed 4-02025-11-18

    Rezone for Harbor Springs

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • movedpassed 4-02025-11-18

    Rider’s Station Development Agreement, located at 1193 W. Fairfield Road. Adam Hurd as applicant. Ordinance 25-69 (11-18-25)

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • movedpassed 4-02025-11-18

    Motion made by Councilmember McOmber to approve the Easement and Right of Way Acquisition Agreement with GH Enterprises LLC, and POKY LLC. Resolution R25-62 (11-18-25). Ordinance 2…

  • secondedpassed 5-02025-10-21

    Motion made by Councilmember Carn to approve the Consent items as listed on the Agenda.

  • secondedpassed 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 5-02025-10-21

    Bid Approval for City Entry Monument

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • movedpassed 5-02025-10-21

    Public Infrastructure District (PID) Policy

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

Decisions during term (284)

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

approvedVoted yes5-0Dec 18, 2025

SITLA Saratoga Springs Annexation (Three Canyons)

approvedVoted yes5-0Dec 18, 2025

Three Canyons Community Plan, Master Development Agreement, and General Plan Amendment

approved5-0Dec 11, 2025

In-N-Out Burger Site Plan Approval

approved5-0Dec 11, 2025

Northern Frontier Lot 4 Site Plan Amendment

approved5-0Dec 11, 2025

2026 Planning Commission Calendar Approval

approved5-0Dec 11, 2025

Approval of November 13, 2025 Minutes

approved4-1Dec 11, 2025

Wander Community Plan Amendment 5 and Village Plan 3 Amendment 3

approved5-0Dec 11, 2025

Three Canyons Community Plan, MDA, and General Plan Amendment

approved5-0Dec 11, 2025

Amendments to Title 19 Chapter 19.18 – Office Warehouse Signage

approved5-0Dec 11, 2025

Amendments to Title 19 Chapter 19.16 – Nonresidential Accessory Structures

approvedVoted yes5-0Dec 2, 2025

Fire Chief Appointment - Resolution R25-66

approvedVoted yes5-0Dec 2, 2025

Consent Items 1, 2, and 5

approvedVoted yes4-0-1Dec 2, 2025

Consent Items 3 and 4 (Hidden Landing Phase 2 and Harbor Springs)

approvedVoted yes5-0Dec 2, 2025

Disposition of Old City Hall to Lake Mountain School District - Resolution 25-67

approvedVoted yes5-0Dec 2, 2025

Sanitary Sewer Impact Fee Updates - Ordinance 25-72

tabledVoted yes5-0Dec 2, 2025

SITLA Saratoga Springs Annexation (Three Canyons) - Ordinance 25-73

approvedVoted yes5-0Dec 2, 2025

Appointment of Planning Commission Members - Resolution R25-69

approvedVoted yes5-0Dec 2, 2025

Preliminary Plat and Site Plan for Fox Hollow N4

approvedAbstained4-0-1Dec 2, 2025

Preliminary Plat and Site Plan for Saratoga Hills 7 LDS Church

approvedVoted yes5-0Dec 2, 2025

Stout Development General Plan Amendment, Rezone, and Concept Plan - Ordinance 25-74

Voting record (307)

292 yes3 no12 abstained

Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.

Voted yesDec 18, 2025

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

Voted yesDec 18, 2025

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

Voted yesDec 18, 2025

SITLA Saratoga Springs Annexation (Three Canyons)

Voted yesDec 18, 2025

Three Canyons Community Plan, Master Development Agreement, and General Plan Amendment

Voted yesDec 2, 2025

Motion made by Councilmember McOmber to approve the Consent items 1, 2, 5.

Voted yesDec 2, 2025

Motion made by Councilmember Willden to approve the Consent items 3 and 4.

Voted yesDec 2, 2025

Motion made by Councilmember McOmber to approve Appointment of Fire Chief Kenneth Johnson Resolution R25-66 (12-02-25).

Voted yesDec 2, 2025

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).

Voted yesDec 2, 2025

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

Voted yesDec 2, 2025

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

Voted yesDec 2, 2025

Motion made by Councilmember Barton to approve the Appointment of Planning Commission Members.

Voted yesDec 2, 2025

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

Voted yesDec 2, 2025

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).

Voted yesDec 2, 2025

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

AbstainedDec 2, 2025

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

Voted yesDec 2, 2025

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

Voted yesDec 2, 2025

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

Voted yesDec 2, 2025

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).

Voted yesDec 2, 2025

Motion made by Councilmember Willden to approve the Update to the Sanitary Sewer Master Plan. Resolution R25-71 (12-02-25).

Voted yesDec 2, 2025

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).

Voted yesDec 2, 2025

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.

Voted yesDec 2, 2025

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

Voted yesDec 2, 2025

Fire Chief Appointment - Resolution R25-66

Voted yesDec 2, 2025

Consent Items 1, 2, and 5

Voted yesDec 2, 2025

Consent Items 3 and 4 (Hidden Landing Phase 2 and Harbor Springs)

Voted yesDec 2, 2025

Disposition of Old City Hall to Lake Mountain School District - Resolution 25-67

Voted yesDec 2, 2025

Sanitary Sewer Impact Fee Updates - Ordinance 25-72

Voted yesDec 2, 2025

SITLA Saratoga Springs Annexation (Three Canyons) - Ordinance 25-73

Voted yesDec 2, 2025

Appointment of Planning Commission Members - Resolution R25-69

Voted yesDec 2, 2025

Preliminary Plat and Site Plan for Fox Hollow N4

AbstainedDec 2, 2025

Preliminary Plat and Site Plan for Saratoga Hills 7 LDS Church

Temporarily absent from the chamber for restroom use.

Voted yesDec 2, 2025

Stout Development General Plan Amendment, Rezone, and Concept Plan - Ordinance 25-74

Voted yesDec 2, 2025

Rider's Station Development Agreement - Ordinance 25-69

Voted noDec 2, 2025

Golden Hills Park Improvements Reimbursement Agreement and Dedication - Resolution R25-70

Concerns over upkeep cost, liability, and lack of unique regional amenities.

Voted yesDec 2, 2025

Sanitary Sewer Master Plan Update - Resolution R25-71

Voted yesDec 2, 2025

Water Element of the General Plan Update - Ordinance 25-75

Voted yesDec 2, 2025

Title 19 Land Development Code Parking Lot Island Exemption - Ordinance 25-76

Voted yesDec 2, 2025

2026 Annual City Council Meeting Schedule - Resolution 25-72

Voted yesDec 2, 2025

Data Privacy Program Code Amendment - Resolution 25-73

Voted yesNov 18, 2025

approve the 2025 Municipal General Election Canvass; Resolution R25-57 (11-18-25)

Voted yesNov 18, 2025

approve the Consent items

Voted yesNov 18, 2025

approve the Site Plan for UTA Park and Ride Pony Express. Located at 795 E. Sand Dollar Way, Carlie Torres as applicant, with Staff Findings and Conditions

Voted yesNov 18, 2025

Councilmember Willden amended the motion to include that the Development Agreement be brought back to the next meeting.

Voted yesNov 18, 2025

Motion made by Councilmember Barton to approve the Traffic Calming Policy Update. Resolution 25-61 (11-18-25), with a change to “may be delayed due to inclement weather” in the place of “winter”.

Voted yesNov 18, 2025

Motion made by Councilmember Willden to approve the Updates to the City Consolidated Fee Schedule for Various Rates. Resolution R25-60 (11-18-25).

Voted yesNov 18, 2025

Motion made by Councilmember McOmber to approve the Fox Hollow Infrastructure Financing District Reimbursement Agreement. Resolution 25-64 (11-18-25).

Voted yesNov 18, 2025

approve the Budget Amendment Fiscal Year 2025-2026. Resolution R25-59 (11-18-25)

Voted yesNov 18, 2025

Motion made by Councilmember McOmber to approve the Easement and Right of Way Acquisition Agreement with GH Enterprises LLC, and POKY LLC. Resolution R25-62 (11-18-25). Ordinance 25-67 (11-18-25), wit

Voted yesNov 18, 2025

Motion made by Councilmember McOmber to approve the Rezone from Agricultural (A) to Mixed Waterfront (MW) for Harbor Springs, located at 1331 East Pony Express Parkway. Jen Hall as applicant, Ordinanc

Voted yesNov 18, 2025

Motion made by Councilmember McOmber to continue Rider’s Station Development Agreement, located at 1193 W. Fairfield Road. Adam Hurd as applicant. Ordinance 25-69 (11-18-25) to a future council meetin