Centerville City Council members met for a work session on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, to discuss new city staff and potential locations for a future bike pump track, according to meeting minutes.
During the session, Community Development Director Mike Eggett introduced Galiath Gardner as the new Code Enforcement Officer, who joined the city on July 13, 2026.
Gardner, who previously worked for the TSA for four years, is working to modernize the city's code enforcement tracking system and benchmark the existing program. According to the minutes, Gardner's enforcement philosophy focuses on education and voluntary compliance before utilizing fines or misdemeanor referrals.
The City Council expressed support for this approach, emphasizing that code enforcement should aim to maintain the community rather than generate revenue through fines. Councilmembers suggested proactive communication regarding seasonal parking and business license requirements for tenants.
Parks and Recreation Director Bruce Cox provided an update regarding the bike pump track project, noting that a specific site must be selected before a designer can be engaged. The council discussed several potential locations, including Smith Park, Community Park, Freedom Hills Park, and Porter Walton Park.
Councilmembers expressed caution regarding Smith Park and Community Park due to potential future city building needs and environmental or UDOT-related uncertainties. Councilmember Hirst suggested considering locations that provide recreational opportunities to underserved areas, while Councilmember Bangerter noted that Porter Walton is currently a less-utilized park near the library and commercial areas.
The council identified Porter Walton Park and Freedom Hills Park as the most viable options and decided to refer those locations, along with Community Park, to the Parks and Recreation and Trails Committees for further input. No formal vote was taken on the matter, and the item was deferred pending that committee feedback.
