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APA Utah – Board/Executive Committee Meeting Agenda
Date: 8/5/2025
Time: Noon – 1:30pm
Location: Zoom Link-
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89300924486?pwd=P2FlrqxxndV9C7HRx3jJUgGJ7cFXGI.1
Meeting ID: 893 0092 4486
Passcode: 809501
1. Welcome and Opening Remarks
Call to order/Role Call – Meeting start at 12:10
o Jason Boal
o Scott Hill
o Ted Knowlton
o Alyssa Gamble
o Brian Carver
o Chris Hupp
o Cody Christensen
o Jamie Baron
o Mackenzie Johnson
o Meagan Booth
o Wilf Sommerkorn
o Michael Maloy
2. Approval of Agenda and Previous Meeting Minutes
Review and approve the agenda
Review and approve minutes from May 2025, July 2025 – David Rodgers
3. Discussion Items
4. Action Items
a. APA Utah Governance Bylaws and Handbook
i. Tentative schedule:
1. Aug. 13 th -Sept. 13 th - Announcement/Information provided
a. Webinar to discuss the proposal with the members
b. Website with the information
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2. Sep 13 th - 23 rd - Bylaws Elections
3. October 1 st - October 17 th Nominations open for Board Seats (if
needed) (Fall Conference is during this time)
4. October 24 th - November 3 rd - Board Member Election (if needed)
5. December 2025 Board Retreat with new members
ii. Shared Documents for this effort can be found HERE
iii. Bylaws are HERE
iv. Handbook is HERE
Discussion about how the bylaws are adopted.
Question: Is this structure standard for APA chapters?
Answer: No, this is new to APA but found in other non-profits. Utah
will be a leader in switching to this type of structure.
Question: Is mentorship included in the new bylaws?
Answer: It is under programs and professional development. AICP and
Mentorship are both specifically included, with early career planners
having a networking component.
Bylaws are still in draft form and can be adjusted as needed.
Board Vote to take revised bylaws to APA Utah Membership for approval.
Motion: Ted Knowlton to release the draft bylaws to the general membership.
Second: Meagan Booth
Approved unanimously.
b. APA Utah Individual Award Nominations
a. Alyssa gave an overview of the work that has been done by the
awards committee.
ii. Board Vote to accept the nominations for awards based on the Award
Committee’s recommendation.
iii. The Awards Committee and Nominee information can be found HERE
1. George Smeath - Planning Student Award-
a. Hannaneh A. Kalantari - the Award Committee
recommends considering an alternative candidate - Bruce
Parker. Bruce will also be a great candidate for the Morris
Johnson award.
Discussion about potential nominees.
Board will move forward with
Hannaneh
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2. Ted Knowlton Planning Leadership Award-
a. The Award Committee recommends Nominee Scott
Browning for the award.
Board will move forward with
Scott.
3. Morris Johnson Award-
a. All nominees are excellent.
b. The Award Committee recommends nominee Mark
McGrath for this award due to the range of experience and
detail provided in the nomination
c. Other Nominees
i. Mike Maloy
ii. David Peterson
Discussion regarding the nominees for the
Morris Johnson award.
Discussion about awarding more than one
award for this category but determined to
stick with one nominee this year.
Board will move forward with Mark
McGrath.
4. Gene Moser –
a. Christine Anderson - The Award Committee recommends
that the APA board review and nominate.
Discussion regarding Christine’s
qualifications for this award.
Board will move forward with Christine
Anderson.
5. Gene Carr Award-
a. The Award Committee recommends Nominee Meg Ryan
for the award.
Discussion regarding Meg Ryan’s
nomination for this award.
Board will move forward with Meg Ryan.
Board Vote to approve the nominations for the proposed individual awards.
Motion: Mike Gottfredson.
Second: Scott Hill
Approved unanimously.
c. APA Utah Spring 2026 Conference (see attached information)
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i. Board Vote to move forward with Spring 2026 Conference in St. George.
ii. Dixie Conference Center, March 4-6, 2025.
1. Attached are the Dixie Conference Center cost estimates:
a. Ballroom + 2 additional rooms (Wednesday–Friday):
$11,705
b. Ballroom + 2 additional rooms on Wednesday, and 3
additional rooms on Thursday and Friday: $12,885
2. Food Menu (looks in typical range for costs)
Discussion regarding the dates and venue of the 2026 Spring Conference. Wilf pointed
out that the legislative session will be ongoing with the proposed dates, may be better
to switch locations so we can have it after the legislative session. Nikki will look into
other venues and see if there are other options to keep it in St. George and if not see
what other areas are available.
5. Updates and Reports
President’s Update/Report – Jason Boal
o I have been invited to the APA’s Congressional Fly-In - September 16-18,
2025.
o FAICP Nomination Packets were successfully submitted for Ted Knowlton
and Arnab Chakraborty – Huge thank you to Tippe and Kirsten
Vice-President’s Update/Report – Meagan Booth
Secretary Update/Report – David Rodgers
Treasurer Update/Report – Mike Gottfredson
Past President Update/Report – Tippe Morlan
Professional Development – Brue Parker
Legislative Update/Report – Wilf Sommerkorn/Zach Smallwood
Programs Update/Report – Chris Hupp
Communications Update/Report – Ted Knowlton
Emerging Planners Group – Mackenzie Johnson
Citizen Planner Liaison/Volunteer Liaison Committee – Scott Hill
o The citizen involvement committee has cancelled the commissioner chat for
July and August and, given the low attendance during the summer
months. We are cancelling the September commissioner’s chat also as the
first Monday is Labor Day. Starting again in the month of October. An email
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will be sent out this week with the changes and will also be on our
website. We are planning communications to the planning commissioners
with and invitation to the Fall Conference, one day with a focus on citizen
training.
Executive Director’s Update/Report – Nicole Masson
Region Representatives
6. Upcoming Events, Reminders, and Key Dates
Currently OPEN – to August 20 th - The NPC26 call for proposals and reviewers
Aug 19, 2025 – Developing a Vibrant Core: Saratoga Springs City Center Vision
Aug 20, 2025 - ULI Utah: Unlocking Solutions Through Technical Assistance Panels
(TAPs) Webinar
Aug 28, 2025 - Developing and Building a Network That Works for You
Oct 09, 2025 - 2025 APA Utah Fall Conference
7. Closing Remarks/Questions and Adjournment
1. Closing Remarks/Questions and Adjournment – 1:10 p.m.
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