The Midway City Council serves as a primary governing body for the community of Midway, which had a population of 6,003 as of April 1, 2020, according to the town knowledge base. While the city manages local affairs, it is part of the larger Wasatch County.
As recorded in the minutes of a regular meeting held on May 18, 2021, the City Council is composed of several members and a mayor. According to those May 18, 2021, minutes, Celeste Johnson held the role of Mayor during that session. The council members present at that meeting included Steve Dougherty, Jeff Drury, Lisa Orme, Kevin Payne, and JC Simonsen. During that same meeting on May 18, 2021, Corbin Gordon served as the City Attorney.
In addition to the elected council, various staff members support the city's operations. The meeting minutes from May 18, 2021, list Michael Henke as the Planning Director and Brad Wilson as the Recorder/Financial Officer. Engineering support is provided by Wes Johnson and Joe Serre, while Tex Couch is identified as the Building Official in the same document.
City Council meetings involve several formal procedures. For the meeting held on May 18, 2021, the council addressed a consent calendar, which included items such as warrants and the approval of minutes from previous meetings, specifically the April 27, 2021, and May 4, 2021, meetings. The council also handles financial and construction matters, such as the release of construction bonds for the Cozens Subdivision at 840 South Stringtown Road and the Dutch Hills Subdivision at 566 East Saddle Drive, as noted in the May 18, 2021, minutes.
Public participation is a component of the council's proceedings. During the meeting on May 18, 2021, the public was invited to comment on items not listed on the agenda. One resident, Josh Wright, used this time to discuss the Heber Valley Special Service District (HVSSD) and the necessity of reevaluating the sewer treatment facility. Wright suggested that a mechanical plant might offer a smaller footprint and less odor than the current facility. Mayor Johnson, as recorded in the May 18, 2021, minutes, responded by stating she would fight for Midway regarding wastewater treatment and noted that HVSSD was working to address the cause of odors. Another resident, Jared Moss, also provided comments during the May 18, 2021, meeting, encouraging the city to follow its vision and mission statement concerning the HVSSD.
Public notices for these meetings are made available through multiple channels to ensure transparency. According to the May 18, 2021, minutes, notices and agendas are posted at 7-Eleven, Ridley's Express, the United States Post Office, the Midway City Office Building, and the Midway Community Center. Additionally, the public notice is published on the Utah State Public Notice Website and the city's own website.
What this means for Midway
For Midway residents, the city council acts as the central decision-making body for local governance. Through regular meetings, the council manages municipal finances, construction bonds, and public utilities. Residents can engage with this process by attending meetings or reviewing public notices posted at local businesses and online to stay informed about local developments.
