At our February 25, 2026 meeting, the Poplar Grove Community Council heard from representatives of the Salt Lake City Department of Public Utilities regarding the proposed 500 South Biofilter Project located at 1020 W. Pierpont Avenue.

During that meeting, residents raised a number of questions and concerns related to safety, project siting, and the availability of technical information. In particular, there was discussion around an active GRAMA request submitted by community members and the timing of a proposed public meeting intended to address those concerns.

Following that discussion, and in response to concerns about the public process and access to information, the membership of the Community Council voted to send a formal letter to the Department of Public Utilities. The letter requests a pause in construction of the project until the requested materials have been made available for review and a subsequent public meeting can be held to allow for a more informed community discussion and vote.

After sending the letter, we received a response from the Department of Public Utilities.
In the interest of transparency and keeping our community informed, we are sharing both documents below:

• The letter sent by the Poplar Grove Community Council
• The response received from the Salt Lake City Department of Public Utilities

We remain committed to ensuring that residents have access to clear information and meaningful opportunities to engage in decisions that impact our neighborhood.

​-Daniel
Chair, Poplar Grove Community Council

1. At the January general council meeting, elections are announced.
2. After elections are announced, anyone who is interested is encouraged to apply and be recognized as a candidate before the next council meeting held in February.
3. At the February general council meeting, all interested candidates are introduced and recognized. It is at this time that each candidate's self-descriptions, reasons for joining, where they want to be involved, and resumes are shared for further review.
4. At the March general council meeting, all current members that are present will vote to elect new members and appoint any officers and directors.
5. At the start of April 1st, all newly elected members/officers take their position.

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There are two types of memberships – individual and organizational.

Individual members must be:

• 18 years of age or older
• A current resident of Poplar Grove

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Organizational members must be:

• 18 years of age or older
• A current resident of Poplar Grove, OR
• Own a property, organization, business, service agency, or institution located in Poplar Grove.​
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• Fulfill a 2-year term.
  
  
• Attend monthly meetings. ​Excluding the months of June, July, November, and December, there are two types of meetings that each occur 8 times out of the year:
  
  Board meetings – Every 2nd Thursday of each month from 6-8pm
  ​Community meetings –  Every 4th Wednesday of each month from 7-8:30pm​​

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You do not have to run for a seat on the council in order to join as a member. There are several options:

For individual members:

• General Membership – Composed of non-officers or directors. General members have the ability to vote on any motions presented at general community meetings and can participate in electing members to the Board of Directors during the annual meeting held in March.

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For organizational membership roles:

• The Board of Directors – Composed of 12 members max in addition to the 4 members on the Executive Committee.
  This group attends board and general meetings, tuning in and conducting the needs of the council wherever needed. Resignation may be deemed if a member of the Board misses 3 consecutive meetings without valid reason.

• The Executive Committee – Composed of 4 Officers of the Council which includes the Chair, Vice Chair, Treasurer, and Secretary.
  
  Because 2024 is an even-numbered year, the following seats are up for election:
  
  The Chair – Specific duties include presiding over all meetings, co-signs financial actions with the Treasurer, and performing other duties designated by other members. If the Treasurer is absent, the Chair then proceeds in collaboration with the Vice Chair or Secretary.
  
  The Treasurer – Specific duties include presiding over financial reconciliation annually, co-signing with the Chair or Vice Chair on all contracts, checks, and financial actions when authorized/requested by the Board of Directors.​​

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If you're interested in joining the Poplar Grove Community Council or running for an executive seat,

1. Send an e-mail to [email protected]
2. In the Subject line, put PGCC Interest - [your name]
3. In your message, describe who you are, why you're interested, and how you envision being involved.
4. If you intend to run for a specific position/committee, be sure to specify which one.
5. Attach a resume outlining any experience or skill sets you think the current council should be aware of.

On Thursday evening, January 28th, 2021​, the SLC Racial Equity in Policing Commission hosted a televised community conversation with Mayor Erin Mendenhall, SLCPD Police Chief Mike Brown, and members of the City Council aimed at listening to the needs, comments, and observations of the public in regards to changing outcomes for communities of color and their interactions with the SLC police department. Below is the video recording of this session.