Councilmember· 2024-2027
Richard Higginson
Bountiful City
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- Meetings spoken in
- 12
- Total speaking time
- 8:26
- Avg per meeting
- 0:42
- Segments
- 120
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Top issues during term (16)(Development)
South Davis Greenway Project
Estimated Bountiful segment construction cost is approximately $22 million, potentially funded through the Utah Trail Network without local match requirements, though ongoing maintenance costs remain a city obligation.
Commercial Property Redevelopment
Private commercial investment on a long-vacant city-sold parcel.
Orchard Drive Corridor Development
Study findings will inform future roadway and infrastructure budgeting.
Keller Stone Creek Subdivision Preliminary Plat
Subdivision development will impact local infrastructure and generate future property tax revenue for the city.
Center Street Lofts Preliminary Subdivision
Private investment in a multi-family residential and historic preservation project.
North Bench Estates Subdivision
The delay may increase costs for the developer due to the extended timeline.
Commercial Development Growth
These businesses will contribute to the local economy through commercial activity.
Vehicle Service Conditional Use Permit at 1545 South Main Street
Subdivision Public Notice Compliance
The delay may increase costs for the developer due to the extended timeline.
North Canyon Towns PUD Subdivision and Site Plan
Private investment in housing development.
Multi-Family Parking Standards
Allowing gravel may reduce the cost for residents to add parking compared to concrete or asphalt.
Retail Store and Private Fitness Facility at 420 West 500 South
Wellness Center Site Plan at 485 South 100 East
I-15 Interchange Landscaping
UDOT is responsible for 100% of relocation costs for city utilities under state law.
Renaissance Area Development
The city is lending $500,000 at a 3% interest rate, which will be repaid over 10 years with a 5-year balloon payment.
Conditional Use Permit for Body Art at VARA Salon Suites
Generates economic activity by keeping personal service clients within Bountiful City for dining and shopping.
Moved or seconded (15)
Motions Higginson 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.
- secondedpassed2026-07-14
adjourn to a meeting of the RDA Board with a separate agenda
- secondedpassed2026-07-14
to approve the minutes of the previous City Council meeting
- secondedpassed2026-07-14
to approve the expenditures, and the April financial report
- movedpassed2026-07-14
approve Ordinance No. 2026-06
- movedpassed2026-07-14
adopt Ordinance No. 2026-05
- movedpassed2026-06-09
Councilmember Higginson made a motion to approve the minutes of the previous City Council meetings
- movedpassed2026-06-09
Councilmember Higginson made a motion to approve the purchase of wood crossarms from Irby Utilities
- movedpassed2026-06-09
Councilmember Higginson made a motion to approve the minutes of the budgetary committee meetings, including the changes proposed by Councilmember Bahr
- movedpassed2026-06-09
Councilmember Higginson made a motion to adjourn the meeting
- secondedpassed2026-04-14
Appointment of Audit Firm
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-04-14
Approval of Expenditures and Financial Reports
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-04-14
Purchase of Water Pipes
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-04-14
Watering Restrictions Resolution
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-04-14
Councilmember Higginson made a motion to approve the purchase and installation of a pump and motor by Widdison Well Services
- movedpassed2026-04-14
Intersection Modifications
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
Decisions during term (1)
Recorded while Higginson was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Voting record (0)(Development)
No votes found matching Development.