June 24, 2025 MIDA Board Meeting Highlights
This is an unofficial summary of the Board Meeting produced by MIDA Communications staff. Minutes will be posted to the Utah Public Notice website, utah.gov/pmn, once they are approved.
Board members present: Adams, Ostermiller, Shepherd, Harter, Stevenson (in room); Froerer (online) and Ryan Starks (non-voting member, online.)
BOARD ACTION
Unanimous Approval of meeting minutes from the January 17, 2025 MIDA board meeting.
Annual Report 24-25: MIDA Executive Director Paul Morris presented MIDA’s year in review, a report on alignment, milestones and accomplishments.
MIDA CFO Paula Eldredge presented the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Proposed Amended Budget and Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Proposed Budget.
A public hearing to consider the proposed amended budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
Unanimous approval of Resolution 2025-06: Adopting an Amended Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
Board member Stevenson remarked how growth is attainable under MIDA’s oversight; MIDA is a state-created organization to be modeled after, he said.
Board member Harter highlighted the $150,000 grant for military assistance programs.
A public hearing to consider the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
Unanimous approval of Resolution 2025-07: Adopting a Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
Unanimous approval of Resolution 2025-08: Approving an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with the Utah State Armory Board for the Utah National Guard Project Area.
MIDA Deputy Director Ariana Farber explained how this will enable readiness-focused infrastructure support for the Utah National Guard.
Unanimous approval of Resolution 2025-11: Approving a Ground Sublease Agreement Between MIDA and Utah Energy LLC for the Sublease of Land Located on Camp Williams in the Utah National Guard Project Area.
MIDA Executive Director Paul Morris explained a multi-step approval process, including review of the sublease by the Governor’s Office, and approval of a tax sharing agreement between MIDA and the State of Utah. In addition, further review of the Camp Williams site’s potential suitability, and reviews required for federal licensing.
The potential project includes machinery manufacturing that could allow a future, potential nuclear fuel cycle facility.
Utah Energy’s Drew DeWalt, a former Navy officer, thanked the MIDA Board, staff, and the Guard for their efforts to partner, saying that while the potential project is still in early stages, he has spent time with neighboring communities and shares the importance of nuclear energy exploration with the MIDA board for the nation and the State of Utah.
Unanimous Approval of Ordinance 2025-01 Levying a Municipal Telecommunications License Tax and a Municipal Energy Sales and Use Tax in the Utah National Guard Project Area.
Unanimous Approval of Resolution 2025-09 Amending the Military Recreation Facility Project Area Development Standards and Guidelines Related to Water Feasibility, Will Serve Letter Requirements, and Encroachment Permits.
Unanimous Approval of Ordinance 2025-02 Establishing Controls on Traffic and Stormwater Within the Portion of the MIDA Military Recreation Facility Project Area in Which MIDA has Retained Exclusive Land Use Jurisdiction Pursuant to the West Side Interlocal Cooperation Agreement Between MIDA and Wasatch County.
Unanimous Approval of Resolution 2025-10 Appointing Brandon Cooper and Tyson Stoddard to the Falcon Hill Development Review Committee.
Unanimous Approval of Ordinance 2025-03 Adopting a Miscellaneous Utility and Regulatory Fees Ordinance for the Falcon Hill Project Area.
MIDA CAO Nicole Cottle presented the Annual Open and Public Meetings Act Training.
PROJECT AREA UPDATES
SRDP:
Jason Przybyla presented a leasing summary for Falcon Hill, and infrastructure updates.
Extell:
Kurt Krieg delivered a comprehensive update of the Deer Valley East Village construction progress within the MRF project area, highlighting that at the Grand Hyatt Deer Valley, featuring 100 discounted rooms for eligible service members, the North Star Lounge (the military concierge) is open, staffed, and welcoming the military. Nate Hardesty has stepped in as the new general manager, with the hotel and conference spaces fully functional, growing occupancy, and including conference bookings. The newly-completed spa is slated to open on July 1. Summer kicked-off with the grand opening celebration of Sunspell, Grand Hyatt’s pool and pool deck, held on June 21.
SkyRidge:
Tyler Aldous and Jack Johnson gave a status report of construction activity on the east side of the MRF project area, including a Firewise update. There will be soft opening events for military at the golf course and equestrian center this summer as they complete construction.
Utah National Guard Project Area:
Farber reported that MIDA is currently contemplating large-scale capital projects needed by the Utah National Guard, projects that would otherwise be unattainable. In no particular order of priority:
A new aviation facility in rural southern Utah that will enable relocation of several Utah National Guard aviation assets. This facility will enhance wildfire response and emergency deployment capabilities across the state- particularly in rural and southern Utah.
A new Range facility and training area in rural Utah that will establish a dedicated site for joint warfighting exercises, including jump training, long-range fires training, and multi-force operational drills.
A new emergency operations center (EOC) and fitness facility at Camp Williams. This facility will strengthen disaster response preparedness for the guard and the state and mission continuity, while improving physical readiness and soldier training capacity.