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Public Works Director and Redevelopment Agency Activities in Midvale

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Glen Kennedy was listed as the Public Works Director for Midvale City during a meeting held on February 17, 2026.

Key takeaways

  • Glen Kennedy was listed as the Public Works Director in the February 17, 2026, Redevelopment Agency meeting minutes.
  • The Redevelopment Agency approved amendments to a loan agreement with Saltfire Brewing Co. LLC on January 6, 2026.
  • The Midvale Main Street Activation Grant Program was approved on February 3, 2026.
  • The agency considered amendments to a loan agreement with Greek Streak Taverna, LLC in a March 3, 2026, meeting agenda.

Glen Kennedy was identified as the Public Works Director for Midvale City according to the minutes from a Redevelopment Agency meeting held on February 17, 2026. During that meeting, Kennedy was listed among the staff members present in the Council Chambers at 7505 S Holden Street.

While the city's leadership team included various directors, the Redevelopment Agency of Midvale City also conducted business regarding local economic development during the same period. In the minutes from the February 17, 2026, meeting, the agency's staff included the City Manager, the Assistant City Manager, the City Recorder, the City Attorney, the Administrative Services Director, the Community Development Director, the Communications Director, the Public Works Director, the RDA Director, the RDA Project Manager, and the RDA Program Manager.

The Redevelopment Agency of Midvale City also addressed specific financial and legislative matters during its meetings in early 2026. According to the minutes from a meeting held on January 6, 2026, the agency considered Resolution No. 2026-01RDA. This resolution was an approval of amendments to the term sheet for a business loan agreement between the Redevelopment Agency of Midvale City and Saltfire Brewing Co. LLC. During that January 6, 2026, meeting, Aubrey Christensen stated that the RDA Board had approved a $250,000 loan at a 0% interest rate for Saltfire Brewing Co. on August 5, 2025. The amendments to the term sheet were intended to update the repayment terms and the disbursement schedule, specifically stating that the first payment would be due on the earlier of the first day of the first full month following the opening of the business or May 1, 2026, to account for updated construction timelines.

In another meeting held on February 3, 2026, the agency moved to approve Resolution No. 2026-02RDA, which approved the Midvale Main Street Activation Grant Program. According to the minutes from that February 3, 2026, meeting, Moira Gray stated that the agency had seen increased interest among business and property owners on Midvale Main Street in hosting their own events. The grant program was designed to support Midvale Main Street business owners and tenants in executing public events by providing partial funding on a reimbursement basis. The maximum grant award was set at $1,000 per event, provided the award did not exceed 50% of an event's expenses. The program aimed to activate Midvale Main Street, increase foot traffic, and expose new people to the area.

Further business was recorded in the RDA Packet for March 3, 2026, which included an agenda for an upcoming meeting. That agenda included a consideration of Resolution No. 2026-04RDA, which involved approving amendments to the term sheet for a business loan agreement between the Redevelopment Agency of Midvale City and Greek Streak Taverna, LLC. The meeting was scheduled to be held both electronically and in-person.

What this means for Midvale

For Midvale residents, these records from early 2026 document the city's administrative structure and the specific financial mechanisms, such as the Main Street Activation Grant, used by the Redevelopment Agency to support local business growth and community event momentum.

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