November 10, 2026. Link to meeting agenda.
This is an unofficial summary of the Board Meeting, conducted virtually, produced by MIDA Communications staff. Minutes will be posted to the Utah Public Notice website (pmn.utah.gov) once they are approved.
Board members present: Chair Stuart Adams, Vice Chair Jerry Stevenson, Mike Ostermiller, Gary Harter, and Erik Rowland.
Unanimous approval of the minutes from the Oct. 22, 2026 MIDA Board meeting.
Unanimous approval of Resolution 2026-27: Thanking Jefferson Moss for his Service on the MIDA Board and Appointing the Associate Commissioner and Senior Vice President of Economic Growth at the Governor's Office of Economic Development, Lance Soffe, as a Nonvoting Member of the MIDA Board. (Mr. Soffe was also in attendance.)
Unanimous approval of Resolution 2026-28: Authorizing the Execution of Interlocal Capital Pledge Agreements and other Documents Required in Connection Therewith; Delegating Certain Determinations to the Executive Director; Providing for the Publication of a Notice of Interlocal Agreement; and Authorizing the Taking of All Other Actions Necessary to the Consummation of the Transactions Contemplated by this Resolution; and Related Matters.
MIDA Executive Director Dan Hemmert explained the purpose of adopting an interlocal capital pledge agreement in the MIDA Mountain Village is to finish up the Military Recreation Project Area. Bond counsel Randy Larson further explained that due to the success of pre-existing tax sharing agreements with the project area’s master developer, this is a perfunctory action item to pledge existing revenue streams that have been used for other bonds for the benefit of the MIDA Mountain Village District.
Unanimous approval of Resolution 2026-29: Recognizing Veterans Day 2026 and Reaffirming MIDA's Continued Commitment to Utah's Service Members, Veterans, and Military Families.
MIDA Board Member Harter, also a veteran, spoke to the great military presence in Utah. Chair Adams thanked the military and veterans for their service, as well as MIDA staff for enhancing military capabilities in Utah exponentially.
Highlights of the resolution include:
WHEREAS, each year on November 11th, our nation observes Veterans Day to pay solemn tribute, reverence, and enduring gratitude to the courageous men and women of the United States Armed Forces who have sworn an oath to defend the Constitution, safeguard our liberties, and preserve peace across the globe; and
WHEREAS, a foundational part of MIDA’s mission is to support the military, military veterans, and military wellness within the state; and
WHEREAS, MIDA’s Board and leadership firmly believe that military wellness is inextricably tied to the quality of life, dignity, morale, and long-term flourishing of active-duty service members, wounded warriors, veterans, and the families who sacrifice alongside them; and
WHEREAS, MIDA fulfills this sacred trust across Utah through comprehensive defense initiatives, veteran recovery partnerships, and community investments that deliver tangible support to those who serve; and
WHEREAS, through the Mountain Veterans Program and in partnership with Utah County, MIDA has advanced the development of the 63-room, ADA-designed Sundance Inn, purpose-built to provide free, immersive rehabilitative sports, recreation, and healing programs for severely wounded veterans and their caregivers; and
WHEREAS, within the Military Recreation Facility Project Area, MIDA proudly marks the second anniversary of the Salute to Service program at Grand Hyatt Deer Valley, which fulfills a long-standing federal Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) mission by dedicating 100 rooms at discounted rates alongside the North Star military lounge; and
WHEREAS, since its inception, the Salute to Service initiative has provided more than 7,700 room nights to military families nationwide, with Utah service members leading the entire country with over 1,500 room nights booked in 2026 alone, and nearly 40 percent of stays directly benefiting junior enlisted personnel (ranks E-1 through E-6); and
WHEREAS, through wide community collaboration, MIDA's project areas serve as hubs of fellowship and remembrance, honoring fallen heroes and first responders, supporting Gold Star Spouses, and welcoming Blue Star Families.
MIDA counsel Richard Catten explained how MIDA Board meetings comply with state law with regard to public comment. Catten said MIDA is working on a policy for incorporating public comment into future MIDA Board meetings whether required by state law or not and it is expected to be implemented in 2027.