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APA Utah – Board/Executive Committee Meeting Agenda
Date: 6/3/2025
Time: Noon - 1pm
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
Welcome message by Jason Boal
2. Approval of Agenda and Previous Meeting Minutes
Review and approve the agenda
Review and approve minutes from the previous meeting – David Rodgers
3. Discussion Items
FAICP Nomination Arnab Chakraborty – Dean of the College of Art and
Architecture at the University of Utah
o Interest in nomination he is gathering information for us to review.
o Discussion to determine whether the board supports the nomination.
o Other chapters put forward multiple candidates, believe that is an option.
o An important part of the nomination is a letter from the chapter, due at the
same time as the full submittal in July.
State of Utah Housing Plan – UPDATE
o Approach is to create work groups for Planners to give feedback on the plan
as professionals
o Meeting Thursday for the Land Use Task Force
o Will be going over the housing force tactics after the initial meetings of the
work groups.
APA Utah Hosting - APA Legislative Summit 2025
o Proposed Dates – November 17-18 th December 9 th and 10 th .
o Programs committee will be having an event on November 6 th to prepare for
the APA Legislative summit.
APA Utah Governance Work Group Update - Board Structure Conversation
o Work Group has concluded their work and has a recommended structure for
moving forward.
o Was a productive effort to come to the recommendation.
o Shared Document can be found HERE
o High level introduction – schedule a follow up meeting if needed we can
invite Kelly to answer questions as well.
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o Goal today to share with the board and work towards getting support to put
the updated bylaws on the ballot this year.
o Jason gave a summary of the new format for the structure of the organization.
o Concern about proposed structure due to difficulty filling current positions.
o Goal to increase involvement by allowing people to work their way up
through different organizational opportunities.
o Suggestion to have written responses to gather feedback for the updated
structure.
o Will streamline responsibilities and make sure there is a clear line of authority
for different groups and committees.
4. Action Items
5. Updates and Reports
President’s Update/Report – Jason Boal
o With the Governance Workgroup winding down, we will need to update
bylaws on what the Board decides. Working on rescheduling the Legislative
Summit.
Vice-President’s Update/Report – Meagan Booth
Secretary Update/Report – David Rodgers
Treasurer Update/Report – Mike Gottfredson
Past President Update/Report – Tippe Morlan
o Working on policy regarding giving funds to other non-profits.
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
Executive Director’s Update/Report – Nicole Masson
Northern Area Rep – Brain Carver
o Seeking nominations for several different awards to be handed out at the
Western Planner’s Conference in November.
o Looking for state chapters to nominate a Planner of the Year.
o Request for state chapter to make a contribution to Western Planners.
6. Upcoming Events, Reminders, and Key Dates
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June 6 th – Bee’s Game
Meeting at 6:00 pm for the tour and will hand out tickets.
7. Closing Remarks/Questions and Adjournment
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