Council Member· 2026-2029
Jon Gossett
Tooele
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- Meetings spoken in
- 47
- Total speaking time
- 1:12:49
- Avg per meeting
- 1:33
- Segments
- 1506
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Top issues during term (20)
East Valley Water Rights Study
Reduces the water rights acquisition burden for new residential developers while maintaining municipal water sustainability.
Walmart Drone Delivery Staging Area
Private investment by Walmart and Wing into local delivery infrastructure with potential economic impacts on surrounding retail and property values.
Compass Point Development
Expands the municipal tax base and adds 168 new housing units to the community.
Septic System Sewer Connection Enforcement and Fees
Affects monthly utility billing for approximately 160 property owners with septic tanks.
Parks Department Articulating Lift Purchase
Capital expenditure of $138,000 funded through approved equipment budgets.
Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Amendments
Reallocates fund balances and encumbers funds for capital projects, equipment, and facility upgrades.
Tire Shop Outdoor Storage and Fire Safety Compliance
None directly to the city at this stage.
Property Tax Increase
Residents may see an increase in their annual property tax payments depending on the final rate approved.
Automobile Repair Conditional Use Permit at 85 North Main Street
Property tax revenues and business licensing fees may be affected by commercial activity at this site.
Automobile Repair and Storage Permit at 85 North Main Street
Property value and local commercial activity may be influenced by the proposed business operation.
Roadway Maintenance Change Order for Waterline Patches
Alters contract costs for roadway restoration following utility work.
Automobile-Related Commercial Parking Standards
Could affect business operating costs and compliance expenses for local auto repair and sales shops.
police-involved shooting
Taxpayers will likely foot the bill for the inevitable internal investigation and potential legal defense costs.
Transportation Master Plan Update
The contract for the transportation master plan update totals $130,000.
Environmental Waste Management
Up to $14 million in revenue bond debt service offset by accumulated sewer impact fees.
Multi-family Fencing Standards
Saves developers money on redundant fencing construction while protecting homeowners' prior investments.
pedestrian safety
The city may need to divert funds toward new traffic calming measures like speed bumps or increased police patrols.
Business Park Landscaping Standards
The project is funded by a state grant, keeping costs low for the city.
Commercial Architectural Standards
Could increase construction costs for developers who need to meet new design requirements.
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Moved or seconded (15)
Motions Gossett personally put forward or seconded. Attribution comes from the minutes; where the minutes name somebody we cannot match to the roster we leave it out rather than guess, so this is a floor, not a total.
- secondedpassed 4-02026-04-15
Councilman Hansen moved to approve April 1, 2026, Work Meeting Minutes and April 1, 2026, Business Meeting.
- movedpassed 4-02026-04-15
Councilman Gossett moved to proceed into a Closed Meeting.
- movedpassed 4-02026-04-15
Resolution 2026-23: Library HVAC Upgrades
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 4-02026-04-15
Resolution 2026-21 A Resolution of the Tooele City Council Approving an Agreement with J-U-B Engineers for Professional Engineering and Environmental Services for the Tooele City Wells Project Presented by Nathan Farrer, Public Works Director
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-04-01
Ordinance 2026-08: Residential Parking
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-04-01
Resolution 2026-19: Justice Assistance Grant Application
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02026-04-01
Councilman Hansen moved to approve Ordinance 2025-32 An Ordinance of Tooele City Council Amending Section 7-9-2 of Tooele City Code Regarding the Parking of Recreational Vehicles
- movedpassed 5-02026-03-18
Ordinance 2026-06: Impounded Animal Fees
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02026-03-04
Resolution 2026-14: Fee in Lieu of Water Rights
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02026-03-04
Resolution 2026-09: Appointment to Historic Main Street Commission
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-03-04
Resolution 2026-11 A Resolution of the Tooele City Council Approving an Agreement with M&M Asphalt Services, Inc., for the 2026 Roadway Maintenance Project, Schedule A Presented by Nathan Farrer, Public Works Director
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02026-03-04
Resolution 2026-12 A Resolution of the Tooele City Council Approving an Agreement with Staker & Parsons Companies for the 2026 Roadway Maintenance Project, Schedule B Presented by Nathan Farrer, Public Works Director
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 4-02026-02-04
Councilwoman Gochis moved to approve the January 21, 2026 Business Meeting Minutes.
- secondedpassed 4-02026-02-04
Police Gun Range Fee
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 4-02026-02-04
Appointment of Public Works Director
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
Decisions during term (266)
Recorded while Gossett was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Table Conditional Use Permit for Tire Revolution and Action Sound
Approval of September 23, 2026 Planning Commission Minutes
Review and Decision – September 23, 2026 Planning Commission meeting minutes.
Adjourn
Resolution 2026-74 Budget Amendments
Ordinance 2026-26 Water Rights Conveyance Requirements
Ordinance 2026-28 Policies and Procedures Manual Updates
Resolution 2026-75 Water Reclamation Facility Contingency
Resolution 2026-76 Change Order No. 2 with Black Forest Paving
Invoices and Purchase Orders Approval
Adjourn
Convening Closed Executive Session
Closed Meeting for Litigation and Property Acquisition
Approval of Pet Shop and Pet Grooming CUP for Ash's Little Shop of Howlers
Table Walmart Drone Delivery CUP Application
Approval of Compass Point Village 5 Preliminary Subdivision Plan
Recommendation on Water Rights Code Amendment
Approval of August 26, 2026 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
Review and Decision – August 26, 2026 Planning Commission meeting minutes.
Planning Commission Training – Subdivision and Site Plan Review and Approval Processes
Voting record (249)
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Convening Closed Executive Session
Resolution 2026-74 Budget Amendments
Ordinance 2026-26 Water Rights Conveyance Requirements
Ordinance 2026-28 Policies and Procedures Manual Updates
Resolution 2026-75 Water Reclamation Facility Contingency
Resolution 2026-76 Change Order No. 2 with Black Forest Paving
Invoices and Purchase Orders Approval
Closed Meeting for Litigation and Property Acquisition
Resolution 2026-06: Forge Industrial LLC Agreement
Approval of Minutes
Ordinance 2026-27: Removal of Sensitive Area Overlay (Denied)
Voted in favor of denying the overlay removal to protect the mountainside and prevent uncontrolled grading.