City Council minutes

Tue, Oct 13 · City Council · 3:00 p.m.

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Orem council agenda: rezone of 9.29 acres at 1075 South 1675 West, accessory dwelling and sign code changes

The Orem City Council met for a 3 p.m. work session and 6 p.m. regular session on Oct. 13. The agenda included public hearings on a rezone of about 9.29 acres from controlled manufacturing to light manufacturing with a development agreement, definitions for accessory dwelling units, and non-conforming signs, plus a work-session discussion of short-term rentals. Minutes are not yet posted, so outcomes are listed as pending.

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Mon, Sep 28 · City Council work session · 12:30 p.m.

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Orem and Provo councils meet jointly on dispatch, Lakeview Parkway and street safety

The Orem and Provo city councils scheduled a joint work session covering the dispatch contract, a partner cities overview, the Lakeview Parkway expansion, street safety infrastructure and economic development tools. Only the agenda was available, so what was discussed is not reported.

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Tue, Sep 22 · City Council · 3:00 p.m.

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Orem council agenda: detached ADU ordinance hearing and Central Utah 911 dispatch agreement

The agenda for Sept. 22 included a public hearing on a detached accessory dwelling unit ordinance, due under state law by Oct. 1, and a consent resolution authorizing the mayor to sign a membership fee and interlocal agreement with Central Utah 911 for dispatch. The work session was to cover traffic and speed limits, water connection rules, partner cities and short-term rentals. Minutes were not yet posted, so outcomes and votes are not reported.

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Tue, Sep 8 · City Council · 3:30 p.m.

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Orem council unanimously opposes Vesper Amphitheater and adopts new code enforcement and parking rules

The council voted 6-0 (the mayor also voting yes) to adopt a resolution opposing the proposed Vesper Amphitheater in Provo Canyon and to adopt amendments to its code enforcement and parking rules, including one covered inoperable vehicle per driveway and a ban on living in vehicles on residential lots. In the work session, members reached consensus on most detached ADU standards before the state's Oct. 1 deadline, heard a plan to move dispatch to Central Dispatch by Feb. 10, 2027, and began outlining an owner-occupied short-term rental framework.

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Thu, Aug 27 · City Council · 6:00 p.m.

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Orem council raises property tax $450,000 for two police officers, 4-2, after Truth in Taxation hearing

After a 67-minute public hearing, the council voted 4-2 among council members (the mayor also voting yes) to raise the city's property tax rate to produce $450,000 a year, dedicated to a new Public Safety Special Revenue Fund and two additional police officers. Council Members LaNae Millett and Crystal Muhlestein voted no. About 16 or 17 speakers opposed the increase and 7 supported it, according to Muhlestein.

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Tue, Aug 25 · City Council work session · 3:30 p.m.

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Orem outlines 10-month canal study of about 330 adjoining parcels with no trail decided

At a work session, consultant Methods Consulting described a 10-month study of the dry Union Bench canal corridor, covering about 330 adjacent parcels, and council members said no trail or other outcome has been decided. Staff also previewed a rental license change, due for a vote Sept. 8, that exempts owners housing relatives rent-free. Council Members LaNae Millett and Chris Killpack are listed as attending by Zoom. No votes were taken other than adjournment.

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Tue, Aug 11 · City Council · 3:30 p.m.

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Orem council picks Killpack and Millett for judge-selection panel and debates detached ADU setbacks

The council appointed Council Members Chris Killpack and LaNae Millett to the commission that will screen candidates for a new Justice Court judge, 6-0. In the work session members split on rear setbacks and size limits for detached accessory dwelling units, which the state requires the city to allow by Oct. 1. Council Member Quinn Mecham attended by Zoom.

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Tue, Jul 28 · City Council · 3:30 p.m.

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Orem council rezones 2.9 acres on Geneva Road for 40-home Westerly Way neighborhood

The council voted 6-0 to rezone 2.9 acres at 1875 South Geneva Road to PRD and add it to the Farm Haven plan for a 40-unit twin-home neighborhood, after the applicant added a Geneva Road connection. In the work session staff outlined the draft detached ADU ordinance due Oct. 1, a General Plan timeline and a task force update. Council Members Quinn Mecham, Crystal Muhlestein and Chris Killpack are listed as attending by Zoom.

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Tue, Jul 14 · City Council · 3:30 p.m.

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Orem council approves Homebuilt site plan at 1890 N. State and rezones 5.45 acres at 360 W. 1500 S.

The council approved a new concept plan for a Homebuilt hardware store at 1890 North State Street, 6-0, and rezoned about 5.45 acres at 360 West 1500 South to R8 for a possible 18-lot subdivision, with two members recorded as opposed. In the work session staff previewed a state-required detached ADU ordinance due Oct. 1 and a canal study contract. Council Member Quinn Mecham joined by Zoom. Eleven residents opposed or asked for strict limits on short-term rentals and others supported them.

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Tue, Jun 23 · City Council · 3:00 p.m.

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Orem council expands neighborhood-meeting notice rules 4-2 and approves University Parkway rezone

The council approved, 4-2 among council members, longer and wider notice for developers' neighborhood meetings, and approved the C-2 rezone of 355 West University Parkway on consent. It also allowed barber shops and tattoo services in the M2 zone, 4-2, and recreation centers in the PD-5 zone for Fun City, and adopted the CDBG plan, year-end budget amendments and the Redevelopment Agency and lighting district budgets. Council Member Jeff Lambson was appointed Mayor Pro Tem. The work session in the minutes lists only an agenda review.

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Mon, Jun 15 · City Council work session · 12:30 p.m.

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Orem and Lindon councils weigh switch to Central 911 dispatch and $95 million wastewater plant plan

At a joint work session with the Lindon City Council, officials discussed moving both cities' dispatch from Provo's Metro center to Central 911 by July 2027, a $95.4 million first phase of wastewater plant upgrades and how Lindon will pay its 12.24 percent share, and a renewed fire and EMS contract. They also reviewed a draft road maintenance agreement, a drainage grant and what to do with the North Union canal corridor. No votes were taken. Lindon Mayor Carolyn Lundberg and Council Members Van Broderick, Cole Hooley, Lincoln Jacobs and Steve Stewart attended; Council Member Jake Hoyt was absent.

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Tue, Jun 9 · City Council · 6:00 p.m.

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Orem council adopts $211 million tentative budget with proposed property tax increase and new public safety fund

The council voted 6-0 on every motion to adopt a $211 million tentative fiscal 2026-27 budget that proposes raising property tax revenue by $450,000 to pay for two police officers. It also created a Public Safety Special Revenue Fund and approved city payment of a retirement contribution increase for public safety employees. A Truth in Taxation hearing is set for Aug. 27.

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Tue, May 26 · City Council · 3:00 p.m.

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Orem council narrows short-term rental plan to two drafts and continues University Parkway rezone

The council's work session turned away from a total ban on short-term rentals, directing staff to draft two regulated options for June 23. In the regular session it moved some special exceptions from the Board of Adjustment to the Planning Commission and continued a rezone of about 6 acres at 355 West University Parkway until the development agreement is signed. Council Member Jenn Gale was absent from the regular session; Council Member Quinn Mecham joined the work session by Zoom.

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Tue, May 12 · City Council · 3:00 p.m.

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Orem council approves Spring Hollow care center rezone 4-2, continues autism-community subdivision, and advances $211 million budget with a $450,000 property tax increase

The Orem City Council rezoned about one acre at 92 South 800 East from R-8 to C-1, tied to a development agreement limiting it to assisted living, by a 4-2 vote. It continued a request to rezone 2.9 acres on Geneva Road for 44 twin homes so the applicant can restore a public road to Geneva Road, accepted a $211 million tentative FY2027 budget that includes a $450,000 property tax increase for two police officers, and created a Public Safety Special Revenue Fund. The council also vacated a sliver of 1000 South for the Home Depot project and approved CARE tax awards.

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Tue, May 5 · City Council work session · 2:45 p.m.

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Orem council backs dedicating property tax to a public safety fund, weighs short-term rental occupancy limits and reviews $28 million capital plan

At a work session, Orem's council reached general agreement to create a Public Safety Special Revenue Fund using about $6.5 million of its $8.1 million in property tax, debated occupancy and parking rules for short-term rentals, and reviewed a nearly $28 million fiscal 2027 capital improvement budget, CARE tax arts grants and a $3.4 million vehicle replacement request. No votes were taken other than adjournment.

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Tue, Apr 28 · City Council · 3:00 p.m.

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Orem council passes new home height limits for single-family zones and approves land swap with the state for a Utah Lake trail

The Orem City Council unanimously approved an ordinance limiting building height and bulk in single-family zones and a resolution to convey disputed-title land near Utah Lake to the State of Utah in exchange for a 99-year city lease. At the work session, members leaned toward allowing only owner-occupied short-term rentals and agreed to continue the discussion; about 20 residents spoke on the issue in the evening, and neighbors of a new subdivision raised drainage concerns.

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Wed, Apr 15 · City Council work session · 12:30 p.m.

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Orem council meets Timpanogos School District board on boundaries, finances and a special education site at Sharon Elementary

In a joint meeting, the Orem council and the Timpanogos School District board discussed a boundary study, a projected $19 million budget gap, plans to use the Sharon Elementary site for special education and transition programs, and bus routes for nearby students. No votes were taken.

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Tue, Apr 14 · City Council work session · 2:00 p.m.

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Orem council hears options for a property tax increase, a new road utility fee of about $4.32 a month and $65 million sewer bond plan

At a work session, Orem's council reviewed a model showing the General Fund's $25 million reserve would be depleted by 2030 without action, and heard a possible 7% property tax increase raising $450,000 (about $15 a year for an average household). Staff also outlined a transportation utility fee of about $4.32 a month for single-family homes, enterprise rate increases and proposed CARE tax awards. No votes were taken other than adjournment.

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Tue, Mar 10 · City Council · 3:00 p.m.

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Orem council fills Planning Commission and advisory seats, with split votes on two appointments, as residents press for a North Union Canal trail

Orem opened its $21 million water reuse and nutrient removal facility on March 10. At the regular session the council appointed two Planning Commission members, one by 6-0 and one by 4-2, and approved a Natural Resources Advisory Commission appointee 3-3 with the mayor breaking the tie. More than a dozen residents asked the council to turn the decommissioned North Union Canal into a trail, and others spoke on short-term rentals.

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Tue, Feb 24 · City Council · 2:30 p.m.

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Orem council fills three Planning Commission seats and amends budget as about 30 residents speak on short-term rentals and a stalled house project

The Orem City Council appointed three new Planning Commission members after resignations left the body short of a quorum, and unanimously approved FY 2025-2026 budget amendments including a $3.68 million transfer from the General Fund. More than 30 residents spoke during personal appearances, most on short-term rentals and about a dozen on a large unfinished house under construction in their neighborhood. The mayor said a final decision on short-term rentals will wait until the state legislative session ends March 6.

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Tue, Feb 10 · City Council · 3:00 p.m.

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Orem council allows commissary kitchens in C-1 zone and adjusts PD-34 wall rules for Home Depot site, both unanimously

The Orem City Council voted 6-0 to allow commissary kitchens as a permitted use in the C-1 commercial zone and 6-0 to amend PD-34 wall and landscaping rules so a 12-foot sound wall can sit farther from neighboring homes at the planned Home Depot. Earlier, work-session presentations covered solid waste rates, the General Plan update, traffic requests and a new online portal. Eight residents spoke on short-term rentals.

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Tue, Jan 27 · City Council · 3:00 p.m.

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Orem council rezones Geneva Road site with development agreement and sets direction on impact fees at 58% to 75% of maximum

The Orem City Council unanimously rezoned 4.43 acres on Geneva Road from OS-5 to C-2 with a development agreement limiting uses. After a public hearing with no comment, it told staff to draft impact fees starting at 58% of the calculated maximum and rising to 75% over five years. At the work session, members discussed short-term rental rules and a downtown 'HeArt of Orem' design plan.

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Tue, Jan 13 · City Council · 3:00 p.m.

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Orem council hears legislative briefings and ethics training; postpones approving minutes

The new Orem council spent its January 13 work session on a Utah League of Cities and Towns legislative update, open meetings and ethics training and emergency preparedness. At the regular session it heard state lawmakers, recognized public works crews for a December water main break response, and approved routine appointments and a revised 2026 schedule. No zoning or development items were on the agenda.

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Tue, Dec 9 · City Council · 3:00 p.m.

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Orem council sends Geneva Road rezone back for a development agreement, approves Home Depot site rezone 6-1 with a wider buffer for neighbors

In the last meeting of the outgoing council, Orem members referred a 4.43-acre commercial rezone on Geneva Road back to the Planning Commission so a development agreement can limit its uses, and approved a rezone of one home lot for a Home Depot at University Place 6-1 after the developer agreed to move a 12-foot sound wall about 7 feet toward the store. The council also adopted a FrontRunner station area plan, declared three UVX station area plans impracticable, accepted a clean audit and added a wildland-urban interface code.

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Tue, Nov 18 · City Council · 3:00 p.m.

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Orem council certifies 2025 election and hears proposal to raise maximum impact fees to about $35,000 per home

At a work session before its regular meeting, the Orem City Council reviewed a draft impact fee study that would raise the maximum fee for a single-family home from roughly $12,000-$13,000 to about $35,000, and discussed limits on flat-roofed and tall houses. In the evening session the council certified the 2025 municipal election, approved budget amendments and passed consent items, all unanimously.

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Tue, Sep 23 · City Council · 3:00 p.m.

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Orem council members voice opposition to code change that would allow a 16-unit townhome project near 975 North and 100 West

After a public hearing in which four residents opposed and the applicant's son spoke in favor, the Orem council members who spoke opposed or doubted a text amendment to Article 22-21 that would loosen the special exception for multi-family housing in single-family zones, enabling a 16-unit townhome project on about one acre; the Planning Commission had recommended denial. The minutes record a motion to deny with all seven members shown as voting no yet "did not pass," so the final result needs confirmation. In the work session, council members split over a proposed disclosure check box for 501(c)(4) support, and staff presented an Ironman 70.3 bid.

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Tue, Sep 9 · City Council · 3:00 p.m.

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Orem council approves business license revocation changes; members press for disclosure rules on 501(c)(4) groups in city elections

The Orem City Council approved, on its consent agenda, amendments to the business license revocation process. In the work session, members questioned how donor-undisclosed 501(c)(4) groups figure in city elections, and the mayor asked the city attorney to research New York and Connecticut disclosure rules. Members also gave feedback on the Heart of Downtown study after a tour of Herriman and Daybreak and heard the myOrem portal will launch in January. Mayor David Young was absent from the work session, led by Mayor Pro Tem Jenn Gale.

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Tue, Aug 26 · City Council · 3:00 p.m.

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Orem council certifies primary results with six candidates advancing; work session covers Geneva Road widening, arts district plan and short-term rental draft

The Orem City Council certified the 2025 primary election, in which 28.5% of active voters cast ballots and six candidates advanced to the general election. In the work session, UDOT described widening Geneva Road to five lanes south of University Parkway, consultants presented concepts for an arts district around City Center Park including a four-season ice ribbon, and staff reported that the draft short-term rental ordinance now drops the nightly cap and exempts owner-occupied rentals from spacing and license caps. Mayor David Young was absent from the work session, which Mayor Pro Tem Jenn Gale led.

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Tue, Jul 8 · City Council · 3:00 p.m.

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Orem council weighs two options for campaign finance reporting without deciding; work session covers home-height rules and 1600 North intersection fix

The Orem City Council discussed two options, and a hybrid, for changing when elected officials file campaign finance disclosures but reached no decision. In the work session, staff proposed ideas to address tall flat-roofed homes in residential zones and described a first phase of safety work at 400 East and 1600 North. Council Member Chris Killpack joined the work session by Zoom and was absent from the regular session.

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Tue, Jun 24 · City Council · 3:00 p.m.

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Orem council approves new Vineyard water arrangement, lobbying contract for new school district, and $2.4 million budget amendment

The Orem City Council unanimously approved, on its consent agenda, a Central Utah Water Conservancy District supply agreement under which Orem's 3,500 acre-feet for Vineyard will be sold through the district after Vineyard disconnects July 1, an emergency water agreement with Vineyard, a lobbying contract with the Lockhart Group for the new Timpanogos School District, and a state-required privacy compliance plan. It also approved fiscal 2024-25 budget amendments totaling $2.375 million. A young resident asked for a crosswalk on 2000 South.

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Tue, Jun 10 · City Council · 3:00 p.m.

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Orem council adopts fiscal 2025-26 budget of about $177 million, with new water source fee and higher sewer rates

With Mayor David Young and Council Member Tom Macdonald absent and Mayor Pro Tem LaNae Millett presiding, the Orem City Council voted 5-0 to adopt the fiscal year 2025-26 budget. It includes a new water source fee, higher water reclamation base rates, a 50-cent rise in recreation daily admission, and no solid waste rate increase. The council also enacted raises for specific city officers and set enterprise fund transfers to the General Fund. Council Member Chris Killpack participated by Zoom.

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Tue, May 27 · City Council · 3:00 p.m.

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Orem council adopts utility master plans, trims CDBG plan after $30,000 federal cut, and agrees on two-term limit for commissions

The Orem City Council adopted the utility master plan and associated financial plans on the consent agenda and approved a revised fiscal 2025-26 CDBG plan after HUD cut the allocation by $30,000 to about $569,000. In the work session, members agreed to codify a limit of two three-year terms for board and commission members, heard UTOPIA's annual report, and learned of new state candidate-filing and mail-ballot rules. Council Member Jenn Gale was absent.

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Tue, May 13 · City Council · 3:00 p.m.

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Orem council approves Wilkerson Farm rezone to single-family homes 4-2, with mayor also opposed; Ken Garff rezone approved

After a public hearing that ran from 8:15 to 9:35 p.m., the Orem City Council voted 4-2 (with the mayor also voting no) to rezone the 14-acre former Wilkerson Farm property at 710 West 2000 South from OS-5 open space to R8 single-family, despite a Planning Commission recommendation to deny. A motion to deny failed first. The council also approved the Ken Garff rezone at 134 and 110 East 1200 South subject to a development agreement, approved CDBG and CARE tax distributions, and adopted a tentative fiscal 2025-26 budget of just over $177 million. Council Member Jenn Gale was absent from the work session, took part by Zoom in the regular session and was recorded absent for the later budget votes.

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Tue, Apr 22 · City Council · 3:30 p.m.

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Orem council approves sale of nine 1600 North properties to UDOT for road widening

The Orem City Council unanimously declared nine city-owned properties surplus and approved selling them to UDOT for the widening of 1600 North, with corridor preservation funds repaid to Utah County. Eight are residential properties bought with county corridor funds and one is a portion of Bonneville Park, sold at fair market value. In the work session, staff previewed $28.1 million in capital projects for fiscal year 2025-26 and UDOT described nine-foot noise walls for the corridor.

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Tue, Apr 8 · City Council · 4:00 p.m.

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Orem council continues Ken Garff rezone to May 13; residents press council on a postponed farm rezoning

The Orem City Council continued the Ken Garff rezone at 134 and 110 East 1200 South to May 13 at the applicant's request. During personal appearances, about a dozen residents opposed rezoning for homes on Wilkerson Farm land and criticized the postponement of that item; the mayor and several members agreed the process for postponing agenda items should be formalized. The work session covered impact fees, fleet and IT budgets, station area plans, and a second round on short-term rental rules.

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Tue, Mar 25 · City Council · 4:00 p.m.

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Orem council rezones 23-acre Canyon Park site from research park to single-family homes

The Orem City Council rezoned about 23.3 acres at 1203 North 630 East (Canyon Park) from Timpanogos Research and Development Park (PD-6) to Single Family Residential (R8) for a Tri Point Homes plan of roughly 77 to 79 lots; no one spoke at the hearing. The Ken Garff rezone on 1200 South was continued again, to April 8, at the applicant's request. In the work session, staff previewed the general plan update, proposed utility rate increases averaging about 10%, and the sale of city-owned homes on 1600 North to UDOT.

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Tue, Mar 11 · City Council · 4:00 p.m.

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Orem council continues Ken Garff parking-lot rezone on 1200 South and hears utility, short-term rental plans

After a public hearing with neighbors raising traffic and gate concerns, the Orem City Council continued the Ken Garff rezone of about 1 acre at 134 East 1200 South to March 25 so a development agreement can be drafted. The council also approved a FY2024-25 budget amendment that moves $3.2 million of excess General Fund balance to the Capital Projects Fund. The work session covered the Alpine Aqueduct project, utility master plans, and short-term rental options.

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Tue, Feb 11 · City Council · 4:00 p.m.

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Orem council keeps one planning commission liaison; Whitestone Estates rezone withdrawn

The applicant withdrew the Whitestone Estates rezone, which had been continued to this date, and the item was not heard. In a work session the council discussed the planning commission's processes with chair Madeline Komen and agreed to keep one council liaison.

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Tue, Jan 28 · City Council · 3:30 p.m.

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Orem council backs school property sale and America250 committee

Council Member Jenn Gale was absent and Council Member Chris Killpack joined by Zoom. The council consented to an Alpine School District property sale, supported an America250 committee and approved a Geneva Road nighttime construction exemption, after a tour of the new city hall.

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Tue, Jan 14 · City Council · 3:30 p.m.

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Orem council debates planning commission reappointment, then approves it

Council members disagreed over whether to approve the routine reappointment of Planning Commission chair Madeline Komen or delay it to review the appointment process. A motion to table failed and the council approved the reappointment along with a 1600 North nighttime construction exemption. It also amended the budget by about $1.7 million. Council Member Jenn Gale joined the regular session by Zoom.

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Tue, Dec 17 · City Council · 4:00 p.m.

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Orem council approves school district interlocal agreement, names Gale to joint board

In a special meeting, the council approved an interlocal agreement with Vineyard, Lindon and Pleasant Grove covering the reorganized school district and appointed Council Member Jenn Gale to its joint board. Council Member Tom Macdonald attended by Zoom.

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Tue, Dec 10 · City Council · 3:30 p.m.

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Orem council denies Canyon Park rezone, continues Whitestone Estates to February

The council denied the Canyon Park Tech Center rezone, which sought 108 homes, with all members voting for the denial. After a long hearing on the Whitestone Estates (Wilkerson Farm) rezone it failed to deny the request and instead continued it to Feb. 11, 2025. It also adopted storm water and boards and commissions code changes and accepted the FY2024 audit.

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Tue, Nov 19 · City Council · 6:00 p.m.

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Orem City Council meeting canceled

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Tue, Oct 29 · City Council · 3:30 p.m.

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Orem council gets CDBG and bike park updates, sets 2025 schedule

The council heard work session presentations on federal block grant priorities, a phase 3 bike skills park and a new resident reporting portal, then approved consent items including the 2025 meeting schedule and moving the November meeting to Nov. 19. Council Member LaNae Millett joined the regular session by Zoom.

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Tue, Oct 8 · City Council · 3:30 p.m.

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Orem council creates Orem Events Advisory Commission

The council renamed the Oremfest Advisory Committee as the Orem Events Advisory Commission by a unanimous vote and approved consent items. A work session covered a wellbeing survey and a memorial and facility naming policy.

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Tue, Sep 17 · City Council · 3:45 p.m.

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Orem council hears cybersecurity and park boundary updates; Lambson absent

The council heard work session presentations on an events commission, the Westmore Park boundary and a privacy and cybersecurity framework, then accepted a Constitution Week proclamation and approved consent items. Council Member Jeff Lambson was absent.

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Tue, Aug 27 · City Council · 3:45 p.m.

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Orem council sends Canyon Park housing rezone back to planning commission, approves 1230 West 2000 South commercial rezone

After a work session on a 1600 North intersection design and school safety, the council continued the Canyon Park Tech Center rezone for 150 homes and referred it to the planning commission. It approved a rezone with conditions for about 9.43 acres at 1230 West 2000 South and amended the budget.

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Tue, Aug 20 · City Council · 4:00 p.m.

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Orem council and Alpine School District trade views on growth, taxes and busing

The council held a special joint work session with four Alpine School District board members and district staff. Topics were a possible city partnership at Sharon Elementary, the Heritage Park water tank, growth near schools, property taxes, busing and a magnet school. No votes other than adjournment were taken.

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Tue, Aug 13 · City Council · 4:00 p.m.

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Orem council tables FrontRunner station area plan, appoints new city engineer

The council held a work session, then a regular session. It tabled the resolution approving the FrontRunner station area plan as to form, appointed Taggart Bowen city engineer and designated the first week of May as Kindness Week. Residents asked for a pump track and a crosswalk study.

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Tue, Jul 9 · City Council · 6:00 p.m.

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Orem council holds no-comment hearing on $11 million fire training facility bonds; Macdonald named mayor pro tem

The Orem City Council held a public hearing, with no comments, on up to $11 million in sales tax revenue bonds for a fire training facility and public safety complex improvements, and named Council Member Tom Macdonald mayor pro tem for July through December. Staff announced the city's credit rating was upgraded to AAA. In the work session the council toured the new City Center building and discussed temporary justice court judges and a communications plan.

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Tue, Jun 18 · City Council · 6:00 p.m.

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Orem council adopts $160.1 million FY2025 budget and approves Provo 2000 South utility agreement

The Orem City Council voted unanimously to adopt the $160,124,695 budget for fiscal year 2024-2025, along with fee changes and tax rates, a final amendment to the current-year budget and a 3 percent merit increase for executive officers. Consent items included the water reclamation pretreatment code and an interlocal agreement with Provo for 2000 South utilities. The work session covered a clean-energy program, UTOPIA, North Pointe solid waste and school safety.

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Tue, May 28 · City Council · 6:00 p.m.

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Orem council authorizes up to $11 million in sales tax bonds for fire training center and approves CDBG plan and CARE allocations

The Orem City Council voted unanimously to authorize sales tax revenue bonds of up to $11 million for a fire training center and Public Safety building remodel, with a public hearing set for July 9. It also adopted the FY2025 CDBG action plan ($630,037.05) and the FY2025 CARE tax allocation ($3,420,550). In the work session it heard options for the 1600 North and 400 East intersection at the Murdock Canal Trail and a UDOT update on widening 1600 North.

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Tue, May 14 · City Council · 6:00 p.m.

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Orem council denies 442 North 300 West rezone, adopts tentative FY2025 budget of $160.1 million

The Orem City Council voted 3-2 among council members, with the mayor also in favor of denial, to deny a request to rezone 442 North 300 West from R7.5 to R6.5 so a lot could be divided. It adopted tentative FY2025 budgets for the city ($160,124,695), the Redevelopment Agency and the Special Service Lighting District, and members stated their positions on a school district interlocal agreement. In the work session the council opened the Hillcrest Park splash pad, reviewed CARE grants and heard the final MGT efficiency study findings.

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Tue, May 7 · City Council work session · 3:00 p.m.

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Orem, Lindon, Pleasant Grove and Vineyard councils split on interlocal agreement for school district reorganization

The Orem, Lindon, Pleasant Grove and Vineyard councils met jointly with Alpine School District leaders at the Orem Library. Pleasant Grove said it would not sign an interlocal agreement, Lindon members leaned against signing, Vineyard was divided, and Orem members were split. Council members' views on a two-way versus three-way split are recorded below.

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Tue, Apr 30 · City Council work session · 4:00 p.m.

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Orem council and Alpine School District board discuss school safety and district split options

The Orem City Council met jointly with members of the Alpine School District board and administration in a special work session. They discussed traffic safety near elementary schools, the district's two proposed reorganization options (a two-way and a three-way split) and whether Orem should sign an interlocal agreement, plus Windsor Elementary and a dual-language immersion magnet at Orchard Elementary. No actions were taken.

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Thu, Apr 25 · City Council work session · 3:00 p.m.

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Orem and Lindon councils meet on shared utilities, school district split, fire contract and 1600 North

The Orem City Council met jointly with the Lindon City Council in a special work session. Topics were shared water, sewer and stormwater connections, the Provo Bench canal, Alpine School District reorganization, Orem's fire and paramedic contract with Lindon, and UDOT's planned 1600 North widening. No actions were taken.

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Tue, Apr 23 · City Council · 6:00 p.m.

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Orem council approves city manager contract and rezone for Citadel Storage at 1385 West 1600 North

The Orem City Council voted unanimously to approve an employment agreement with City Manager Brenn Bybee at an initial salary of $200,000 and to rezone 1385 West 1600 North for the Citadel Storage climate-controlled storage project. It tabled two items, one on the status of legislative counsel and one amending sections 2-15-4 and 2-15-6 of the city code. In the work session it reviewed a $17.1 million capital improvement budget.

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Tue, Apr 9 · City Council · 6:00 p.m.

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Orem council rezones 1960 North State Street to PD-53 and raises formal bid threshold to $50,000

The Orem City Council voted unanimously to rezone about 6.8 acres at 1960 North State Street from C2 to a new PD-53 zone for a mixed retail and office project, with a condition that north-facing doors on one building be egress only. It also raised the formal bidding threshold in city purchasing rules from $25,000 to $50,000. In the work session the council heard MGT study findings, a legislative update and a code-enforcement report.

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Wed, Mar 27 · City Council · 3:00 p.m.

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Orem council hears FY2025 fleet, IT and operating budget requests; regular session canceled

At a 3 p.m. work session the Orem council reviewed proposed FY2025 operating expansions, a $3,475,000 fleet budget and IT plans, a concept for a cremation garden at the city cemetery, and a plan to transfer Nielson's Grove park property from the Municipal Building Authority to the city. No votes other than adjournment were taken, and the regular session was canceled.

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Tue, Mar 12 · City Council · 6:00 p.m.

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Orem council amends University Place tax-increment agreement to swap office benchmark for retail

The Orem council, sitting as the Redevelopment Agency, voted unanimously to amend the University Place participation agreement, replacing a 300,000-square-foot office benchmark with 100,000 square feet of new retail. The work session covered a consultant study of the 311 center, library and senior center, a proposed attainable-housing basement apartment program, and the fiscal year 2025 compensation and revenue plans.

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Tue, Feb 27 · City Council · 6:00 p.m.

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Orem council rezones 519 South Geneva Road for a shopping center over two dissenting votes

The Orem City Council voted 5-1 among council members, with the mayor also opposed, to rezone property at 519 South Geneva Road from R20 to C2 for a planned grocery, bank and fast-food center. The council also adopted a mid-year budget amendment and tabled a resolution on the status of legislative counsel. In the afternoon work session, the council heard about the MyHometown Initiative, a volunteer program.

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Tue, Feb 13 · City Council · 3:30 p.m.

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Orem council votes 7-0 to deny removal of Lakeview street connections and approves Maverik sign zone

The Orem City Council voted 7-0 to deny a resolution that would have removed planned street connections between 1430 South and 400 West in the Lakeview area, after members toured the area and read resident emails. It also voted 7-0 to amend the sign zone for a Maverik at 1249 South Geneva Road and to approve a conditional use permit for an accessory building. In the work session, staff presented the final batch of the MGT efficiency study and a rollout of automated water meters.

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Tue, Jan 23 · City Council · 3:00 p.m.

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Orem council finalizes three Provo boundary changes and continues Lakeview street-connection vote after resident opposition

The Orem City Council voted 6-0 on each of three ordinances adjusting the Orem-Provo boundary, including moving a 3.18-acre residential phase near 700 North 1550 East into Provo under a development agreement. It voted 5-1 to continue until Feb. 13 a request to remove planned street connections between 1430 South and 400 West in the Lakeview area, after eight residents spoke, most opposed. Council Member Tom Macdonald is not listed in attendance.

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Tue, Jan 9 · City Council · 3:00 p.m.

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Orem council seats new members, appoints Millett to Utah Lake Authority and hears station-area plan options

At its first meeting of 2024 with newly seated members Chris Killpack and Jenn Gale, the Orem City Council voted 7-0 to appoint Council Member LaNae Millett to the Utah Lake Authority, replacing former Council Member Terry Peterson. The work session covered annual open-meetings and ethics training and three scenarios for the Orem station-area plan near FrontRunner and UVU. The council also met with two state representatives about housing and land-use bills.

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Fri, Dec 29 · City Council · 12:00 p.m.

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Orem council votes 6-0 to reauthorize the CARE tax for 10 years

At a noon special session, the Orem City Council voted 6-0 to adopt the ordinance reauthorizing the Cultural Arts and Recreation Enrichment (CARE) tax for 10 years, following voter approval in November 2023 by about 65 percent. Mayor Young and Council Member Jeff Lambson attended by Zoom.

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Tue, Dec 12 · City Council · 5:00 p.m.

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Orem council approves Meadow Gold lawsuit settlement 4-3 and rezones behavioral hospital site

The Orem City Council voted 4-3 to approve a settlement with Wright Development Group over the former Meadow Gold property at 841 South State Street, allowing up to 311 apartments in a building limited to four stories, after a public hearing in which residents spoke against settling. Members Terry Peterson, LaNae Millett and David Spencer voted no. The council also voted 7-0 to rezone about 6 acres for a 24-bed expansion of Provo Canyon Behavioral Hospital, adopt a new city seal and a historical marker resolution, and accept the fiscal year 2022-23 audit. It was the last meeting for Council Members Lauret and Peterson.

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Tue, Dec 5 · City Council · 4:00 p.m.

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Orem council certifies 2023 general election results, with turnout at 36.9 percent

Sitting as the Board of Canvass, the Orem City Council voted 6-0 to accept and certify the 2023 general election. Turnout was 36.92 percent of 45,432 registered voters, and Proposition 6 received 10,528 yes and 5,819 no votes. The minutes list six members voting; the mayor is not listed in attendance.

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Tue, Nov 14 · City Council · 3:00 p.m.

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Orem council begins Provo boundary changes, adopts park late-hours ordinance and recertifies justice court

The Orem City Council voted 7-0 on all of its actions: three notices of intent to adjust the Orem-Provo boundary, an ordinance allowing permitted late use of some parks, and recertification of the Orem Municipal Justice Court. Windsor Park was removed from the park-hours ordinance at council request. Council Members Jeff Lambson and Tom Macdonald attended by Zoom.

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Tue, Oct 24 · City Council · 4:30 p.m.

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Orem council amends budget, allows agritainment at Wilkerson Farms and adopts 'In God We Trust' resolution

The Orem City Council voted 7-0 on each of three items: a fiscal year 2023-24 budget amendment adding grants, a new agritainment land use that lets Wilkerson Farms operate in the open-space zone, and a resolution adopting 'In God We Trust' as a motto to display in the new council chambers. In the work session the council also reviewed a plan to extend park hours for permitted events and three proposed city boundary adjustments with Provo. Council Member Jeff Lambson attended by Zoom.

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Tue, Oct 10 · City Council · 4:00 p.m.

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Orem council rezones Hillcrest Ridge site for office use and adopts updated Transportation Master Plan

With five of seven members present, the Orem City Council voted 5-0 to rezone the Hillcrest Ridge property near University Parkway for an office building with four residential units, with retail uses struck. It also voted 5-0 to adopt the updated Transportation Master Plan. Council Members Jeff Lambson and Debby Lauret were absent.

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Tue, Sep 26 · City Council · 4:00 p.m.

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Orem council adopts campaign-finance disclosure rule and keeps working on its Transportation Master Plan

The Orem City Council voted 7-0 to adopt an ordinance requiring elected officials to file an annual campaign finance disclosure, and 7-0 to approve a Healthy Utah Community resolution. It continued the Transportation Master Plan to Oct. 10 after a long discussion that followed more than a dozen residents asking for bike and pedestrian improvements. A work session covered a new city flag ceremony, the county ballot center and proposed sewer-code changes.

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Tue, Sep 19 · City Council · 3:00 p.m.

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Orem council certifies primary election results after residents raise complaints about a political committee

Acting as the Board of Canvass, the Orem City Council voted 7-0 to certify the 2023 primary and advance six City Council candidates to the November general election. Several residents spoke during public comment about a political issues committee called Stronger Together, and one council member said he had concerns but would vote yes on the advice of legal counsel. In the work session the council heard about a garbage-can billing audit, a new fire inspection fee model, a campaign-disclosure proposal and the Transportation Master Plan update.

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Tue, Sep 12 · City Council · 3:30 p.m.

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Tue, Aug 22 · City Council · 3:00 p.m.

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Orem council rezones Geneva Road land for 23 autism-friendly homes on 5-1 vote; residents press for short-term rental rules

The council rezoned land at 1875 South Geneva Road for a 23-home autism-friendly community near the Utah Autism Academy, 5-1 with Council Member Terry Peterson opposed. It also rezoned 0.084 acre at 426 East 1070 South so a restaurant's parking lot is legal and approved election-code and city-manager succession updates. About a dozen residents asked the council to regulate short-term rentals.

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Tue, Aug 1 · City Council · 2:30 p.m.

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Orem council denies Holiday Oil gas station plan on Geneva Road after residents object

The council unanimously denied an amended development agreement for a Holiday Oil gas station on Geneva Road after about 18 residents, nearly all opposed, spoke at a hearing. It also approved putting the renewal of the CARE sales tax on the November ballot. In the work session members toured a recycling plant and heard an employee survey in which 80% of staff said the city is heading in the right direction.

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Tue, Jul 11 · City Council · 3:30 p.m.

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Orem council adopts official city flag

The council adopted an ordinance making the Brooks Advertising design Orem's official flag. In the work session, council members toured the Walkara Way Trail site, where a state-funded trail project has asked to annex into Orem for utilities, and heard presentations on mental health response and a county prevention coalition. Council Members Terry Peterson and Tom Macdonald were not listed as present.

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Tue, Jun 27 · City Council · 3:30 p.m.

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Orem council rezones 883 N. State St. and allows transitional treatment homes in C3 zone

The council unanimously rezoned portions of 883 North State Street to C3 and C2 and made transitional treatment homes a permitted use in the C3 zone, a change tied to the Refuge Center for Women and Children in Crisis' plan to expand. It also approved a 2022-23 budget amendment, the 2021 building and fire codes, and Debby Lauret as Mayor Pro Tem. Council members toured the Hillcrest Park construction site before the meeting.

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Tue, Jun 13 · City Council · 3:00 p.m.

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Orem council names Brenn Bybee city manager and adopts $152.3 million budget

The council appointed Acting City Manager Brenn Bybee as Orem's city manager on a unanimous vote and adopted the $152,344,861 fiscal 2023-24 budget. It also approved the CDBG spending plan, with Council Member Debby Lauret recusing herself, and held a hearing on moving utility money to the General Fund. In the work session the council reviewed a move to the 2021 building codes and a larger neighborhood commission.

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Tue, May 16 · City Council · 3:00 p.m.

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Orem council creates Public Facilities zone for school and city land on a 5-1 vote

The council created a Public Facilities zone and rezoned various school and city properties into it, 5-1 with Council Member Tom Macdonald opposed, after a hearing at which residents spoke on both sides and several members tied the change to Alpine School District school closures. It also allowed the council to retain its own legal counsel, with the mayor breaking a 3-3 tie, and approved CARE tax awards and new flag and social media policies. In the afternoon the council toured the water reuse project and FrontRunner station and discussed the Transportation Master Plan.

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Tue, May 9 · City Council · 3:00 p.m.

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Orem council adopts $152.3 million tentative budget and allows indoor go-cart tracks in PD36 zone

The council adopted a $152,344,861 tentative budget for 2023-24, set the final hearing for June 13 and sent notice to Utah County of its intent to ask voters to renew the CARE tax. It added indoor go-cart tracks as a permitted use in the PD36 zone and approved a conditional use permit for a pediatric palliative care facility at 370 W 500 N. Council Members Terry Peterson and Tom Macdonald were not listed as present.

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Tue, Apr 25 · City Council · 3:00 p.m.

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Orem council approves $213,269 county election agreement; work session reviews $14.1 million capital plan

The council approved an interlocal agreement with Utah County to run the 2023 elections at an estimated $213,268.50 and amended its 2023 meeting schedule. In the work session it reviewed $14,094,298 in fiscal 2023-24 capital projects and heard an update on rental license revenue, with options to lower or restructure the $50 fee. The meeting also included Arbor Day recognition of Orem's 30th year as a Tree City USA.

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Tue, Apr 11 · City Council · 3:00 p.m.

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Orem council holds CDBG hearing on $710,247 in recommended grants; station area plan work begins

The council heard a public hearing on $710,247.35 in recommended Community Development Block Grant spending for 2023-24, with no vote recorded. In the work session it kicked off station area planning around Orem's FrontRunner station, heard a legislative update from the Utah League of Cities and Towns, reviewed five city flag designs and was briefed on an opioid settlement opt-in due April 18. Council Member Debby Lauret attended by Zoom.

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Tue, Mar 28 · City Council · 3:00 p.m.

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Orem council creates pediatric palliative care use and rezones 845 N. State St. on a 4-3 vote

The council added a pediatric palliative care facility as a conditional use to the city code on a unanimous vote and rezoned about 0.27 acre at 845 North State Street from C3 to C2 on a 4-3 vote. It also updated its rules of order and went into closed session. Earlier in the day the city broke ground on its new administrative building and the work session covered the 2023-24 budget.

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Tue, Mar 14 · City Council · 3:00 p.m.

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Orem council approves AT&T cell facilities at two high schools and gravel parking strips on 4-3 votes

The council approved AT&T cell equipment on field lights at Orem and Timpanogos high schools and allowed gravel parking strips in residential zones, each on a 4-3 vote. It also approved joining the North Utah County Aquifer Council and the Lakeview Parkway agreement with Utah County, and amended the current budget. In the work session members heard the first 2023-24 budget presentation and a proposal to rename Summerfest as Oremfest. Council Member LaNae Millett attended the regular session by Zoom.

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Tue, Feb 28 · City Council · 3:00 p.m.

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Orem council approves Provo dispatch agreement and names new city recorder; residents press library concerns

The council approved a dispatch services agreement with Provo City, appointed Teresa McKitrick as City Recorder and adopted a water reclamation capital facilities plan, all on unanimous votes. In the afternoon work session members heard that Utah County would move up $14.7 million for the Lakeview Parkway project and that Orem would need to move up $1 million in matching funds. About nine residents spoke during the regular session, mostly about the city library.

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Tue, Jan 24 · City Council · 3:00 p.m.

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Orem council adopts contract-extension bidding exception and sixth-strategy housing plan update

The Orem City Council unanimously adopted a city code exception that lets the city manager extend an existing contract without new bidding when procurement conditions are unfavorable, and amended the housing chapter of the general plan on moderate income housing strategies to answer a state notice. It also changed the Campus Drive residential parking permit area and made three board appointments. The work session included a virtual reality tour of the planned city hall and a UDOT update on Geneva Road.

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Tue, Jan 10 · City Council · 3:00 p.m.

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Orem council amends 1993 senior housing agreement for autism program residents and aligns State Street plan with zoning

The Orem City Council amended a 1993 agreement for a property at about 380 East 240 North so that 21 studio units can house graduates of the Scenic View Academy autism program, with the Housing Authority of Utah County taking over the property. It also changed the general plan map along State Street from Mixed-Use District to Community and Regional Commercial to match existing zoning. In the work session, consultants presented a $160 million wastewater plant capital plan and staff previewed a bidding exception for unfavorable procurement conditions.

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Tue, Dec 13 · City Council · 3:00 p.m.

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Orem council approves severance for resigning City Manager Jamie Davidson, adopts water conservation plan

The Orem City Council approved a severance agreement for City Manager Jamie Davidson, who submitted a letter resigning effective Jan. 1, 2023 after more than nine and a half years as city manager. It also adopted the 2022 Water Conservation Plan, approved Planning Commission appointments on a split vote and acted on River District and Business Park zoning ordinances. In the work session, staff outlined the Orem-Provo dispatch service agreement and a fifth housing strategy needed to answer a state non-compliance letter.

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Tue, Nov 22 · City Council · 4:00 p.m.

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Orem council certifies results: Orem school district Proposition 2 failed

Sitting as the Board of Canvassers, the Orem City Council certified the Nov. 8 election results and declared Proposition 2, to create an Orem school district, failed. The motion's certified totals were 8,595 for and 21,337 against. City Recorder JoD'Ann Bates said turnout of 65.6 percent was the highest in Orem's history.

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Wed, Nov 9 · City Council · 4:00 p.m.

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Orem council approves River District PD51 rezone for 25 townhomes and fast food drive-thrus in Business Park zone

The Orem City Council rezoned 3.15 acres at about 720 North 1550 East from Business Park to a new PD51 zone for a 25-unit townhome development, and approved an ordinance allowing fast food restaurants with drive-thrus in the Business Park zone near 800 North and University Avenue. The PD51 vote was 5-0 among council members with Mayor David Young also voting yes; Council Member Tom Macdonald is recorded as having left at 7:28 p.m. before it. Earlier, the work session covered the 1600 North project, a Campus Drive parking district, the transportation master plan and 2023 meeting schedule.

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Tue, Oct 25 · City Council · 4:00 p.m.

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Orem council approves church sign-zone change and budget amendment, continues River District rezone to Nov. 9

The Orem City Council approved extending a sign zone for a CenterPointe Church pole sign, amended the 2022-23 budget and renamed part of 165 South as Bruin Boulevard. It continued to Nov. 9 both a proposed rezone of 3.15 acres at about 720 North 1550 East for the River District townhome project and a code change on fast food drive-thrus in the Business Park zone. The afternoon work session covered the water conservation plan, trails master plan and the River District proposal.

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Tue, Oct 11 · City Council · 3:00 p.m.

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Orem council backs creating an Orem school district on a 3-3 council vote with mayor's tiebreaker, tightens day care play-area rules

The Orem City Council passed a resolution supporting a new Orem school district ahead of the November ballot. Council members split 3-3, and Mayor David Young voted yes. It also set new outdoor play area rules for home and commercial day cares (5-1 among council members), created a residential preschool land use code and continued a church sign-zone ordinance to Oct. 25. Eleven residents spoke in public comment, mostly about the school district question and council conduct.

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Tue, Sep 27 · City Council · 3:00 p.m.

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Orem council opposes Alpine School District's $595 million bond on a 4-3 vote and backs merging dispatch with Provo

The Orem City Council adopted a resolution opposing Alpine School District's proposed $595 million general obligation bond. The vote was 3-3 among council members, with Mayor David Young voting yes. The council also approved a resolution of intent to combine Orem's dispatch with Provo's, amended the general plan housing chapter with four moderate income housing strategies, and extended a sign zone for a church sign near I-15.

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Tue, Sep 13 · City Council · 3:45 p.m.

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Orem council approves economic development plan, rezones 258 North 800 East and names Steve Earl city attorney

The Orem City Council approved its Economic Development Strategic Plan, rezoned part of a property at about 258 North 800 East from R8 to R6.5 for two lots, and confirmed Steve Earl as city attorney. In the afternoon work session, staff presented the design of a new city hall building, a plan to consolidate Orem's dispatch center with Provo's, and a revised housing element of the general plan.

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Tue, Aug 23 · City Council · 3:00 p.m.

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Orem council rezones 507 North 400 West, adopts flood-elevation rules and delays economic development plan

The Orem City Council approved a rezone of about 0.99 acres at 507 North 400 West from R7.5 to R6.5 for a four-lot subdivision and amended its flood damage prevention code to require new homes in flood zones to sit one foot above base flood elevation. It continued the Economic Development Strategic Plan to Sept. 13 so wording could be cleaned up, and approved Springwater parking permits, a civic-infraction late fee schedule and a county agreement for 1600 North and 400 East on consent. The work session covered the Alpine Aqueduct, a pretreatment ordinance and a general plan housing update.

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Tue, Aug 2 · City Council · 6:00 p.m.

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Orem council special meeting on a resolution to put an Orem school district on the Nov. 8 ballot

The Orem City Council met in special session at 6 p.m. with one scheduled item: a resolution requesting that the process begin to create a new school district with boundaries matching the city, and that a measure to create it be placed on the Nov. 8, 2022 ballot. The agenda set aside 90 minutes for public comment. Minutes were not available for this meeting, so the result of the vote is not recorded here.

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Tue, Jul 12 · City Council · 3:00 p.m.

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Orem council hears school district split feasibility study, rezones vacant lot on South 350 West

The Orem City Council heard consultants present a feasibility study on forming an Orem-only school district, after more than a dozen residents spoke for and against a split from Alpine School District. The council also approved, 7-0, a rezone of a vacant lot at about 659 South 350 West from R8 to R6 to allow a two-lot subdivision, and renewed its legislative counsel contract for six months on a 5-2 vote (4-2 among council members). A work session earlier in the afternoon covered a residential parking permit program for the Springwater neighborhood and the police department's annual gang loitering report.

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Tue, Jun 28 · City Council · 6:00 p.m.

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Orem council amends storm water code with new $1,000 bond; plans school district study release July 12 and August 2 ballot vote

The council unanimously approved changes to the storm water utility ordinance, including a new $1,000 bond, and amended the fiscal 2021-22 budget. On consent it joined the Utah Valley HOME Consortium, named Council Member LaNae Millet Mayor Pro Tem for July through December, and adopted a retirement contribution resolution. In the work session the council set three public outreach meetings on the Alpine School District split study, which will be presented July 12, with a council vote on a ballot question planned for August 2.

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Tue, Jun 14 · City Council · 6:00 p.m.

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Orem council adopts $140.6 million budget for fiscal 2022-23, 6-0

The council voted 6-0 to adopt a fiscal 2022-23 budget totaling $140,619,863, reduced from the tentative figure to reflect changes to the Orem swim team operation. It also approved enterprise fund transfers and a CDBG-CV amendment, and continued the civil infractions fines resolution again. In the work session, Council Member Terry Peterson questioned department head pay increases, and residents raised neighborhood nuisance concerns on Cascade Drive and the release of personal information in a records response.

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Tue, May 24 · City Council · 6:00 p.m.

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Orem council approves T-Mobile stealth antenna on State Street credit union building, 6-0

The council approved a conditional use permit for a T-Mobile antenna enclosure on top of the Alpine Credit Union building at 1510 North State Street, and approved fiscal 2022-23 CDBG funding. The fines for civil infractions resolution was pulled from consent and continued to June 14. In the work session, the council supported a lease for a T-Mobile cell tower in City Center Park, though Council Members Terry Peterson and Jeff Lambson raised health and safety concerns, and asked for redesign of Hillcrest Park restrooms. The council toured water infrastructure at Alta Springs before the work session; Council Member Tom Macdonald was absent from the tour.

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Tue, May 10 · City Council · 6:00 p.m.

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Orem council accepts $140.8 million tentative budget; work session shows no CARE grant recommended for Hale Center Theater

The council voted 6-0 to accept the fiscal 2022-23 tentative budget, which totals $140,793,863 in expenditures; final adoption is due in June. Council Member Tom Macdonald, who joined by phone, said he does not want to approve forming an Orem swim team until it is discussed further. In the work session staff recommended CARE funding of $759 thousand to SCERA, $25 thousand to Utah Metropolitan Ballet and nothing to Hale Center Theater, which had asked for $1.27 million. Macdonald was absent from the work session and joined the regular session electronically.

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Tue, Apr 26 · City Council · 6:00 p.m.

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Orem council amends COVID relief CDBG funds for library hotspots and school picnic tables; work session sets parking fine increases and prefers separate new City Hall

In the regular session the council unanimously approved an amendment directing CDBG-CV funds to library Wi-Fi hotspots and picnic tables at Sharon Elementary and adopted the 2022 MAG Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan on consent. In the work session, the council agreed to raise several parking fines, backed new Family City USA branding, and said it prefers building the new City Hall beside the current one. Residents asked the city to partner with a private swim club and debated the school district split study.

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Tue, Apr 12 · City Council · 6:00 p.m.

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Orem council votes 6-0 to remove Palisade Drive choker islands; residents split over school district split study contractor

The council unanimously voted to remove the bulb-out traffic calming devices on Palisade Drive and 500 East while keeping the speed tables. About 20 residents spoke, most on the Alpine School District split feasibility study and its selected contractor, Discovery Education Consultants. A public hearing on fiscal 2022-23 CDBG funding drew no comment, and the council heard about $31.4 million in planned capital projects in the work session.

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Tue, Mar 22 · City Council · 6:00 p.m.

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Orem council allocates COVID relief CDBG funds to water stations, financial counseling and Meals on Wheels

The council voted unanimously to approve a substantial amendment to its 2019-2020 action plan allocating CDBG-CV COVID relief funds to United Way of Utah County, Community Action Services and Food Bank, and MAG Aging Services. Six residents asked the council to remove the Palisade Drive choker islands or speed tables. Work session discussion focused on sewer rates for accessory dwelling units, where the council favored charging only the 311 registered units.

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Wed, Mar 9 · City Council · 6:00 p.m.

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Orem council hears plan to combine green and regular waste pickup and backs Hillcrest Park master plan direction

The March 9 meeting was mostly briefings: Waste Management proposed combining green waste with regular trash, staff reviewed fiscal 2022 revenues, fee changes and compensation, and a consultant presented the Hillcrest Park conceptual master plan. The council approved only appointments and consent items, all unanimously. The Orem Giving Machines raised $1.23 million.

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Tue, Feb 22 · City Council · 6:00 p.m.

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Orem council rezones State Street districts to pre-2018 zones and cuts C2 height limit to 48 feet, 4-0

With four council members voting, the council approved an ordinance returning properties in the five State Street districts to the zones in place before June 6, 2018, and tightening C2 height and setback standards along State Street. About a dozen residents spoke at the hearing, most in support. The council also amended the fiscal 2021-22 budget, continued the Utah Lake Authority resolution, and appointed a Planning Commission member. Council Members Debby Lauret and Tom Macdonald were absent, and Council Member Jeff Lambson took part electronically.

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Tue, Feb 8 · City Council · 6:00 p.m.

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Orem council allows small tattoo services in C3 zone only with a beauty shop, 4-3, and raises PD-21 student housing parking to one stall per bed

The council approved a PD-21 student housing parking increase to one stall per bed unanimously and, 4-3, allowed tattoo and body piercing in the C3 zone only as an accessory use to a beauty shop. It directed legislative counsel to select a firm for an Alpine School District split study, continued the Utah Lake Authority resolution, and amended the Planning Commission code unanimously.

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Tue, Jan 25 · City Council · 6:00 p.m.

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Orem council removes three Planning Commission members and appoints replacements after crowded public comment

The council voted to remove Planning Commission members Mickey Cochran (6-1), Marissa Bentley (4-3) and Shauna Mecham (4-3), then unanimously appointed Madeline Komen, Amber Pope and Murray Low. Mayor Young said the moratorium on State Street planning expires Feb. 9 and the council was on a tight timeline. In the work session the council also discussed the Utah Lake Authority, tattoo businesses in the C3 zone, PD-21 parking and State Street rezoning.

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Tue, Jan 11 · City Council · 6:00 p.m.

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Orem council moves Planning Commission appointments to the council and creates its own legal counsel office, 5-2

The City Council voted 5-2 on Jan. 11 to shift appointment of Planning Commission members from the city manager to the mayor and council, and 5-2 to create an Office of Legislative Counsel with a director who reports to the mayor and council. Council Members Debby Lauret and Tom Macdonald voted no on both. In an earlier work session, the council discussed replacing speed bumps on Palisade Drive with speed tables and heard residents split over the choker islands.

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Tue, Jan 11 · City Council · 5:00 p.m.

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Orem council votes 5-2 to have the mayor and council appoint Planning Commission and to create an Office of Legislative Counsel

In its first regular meeting under Mayor David Young, the Orem City Council voted 5-2 (counting the mayor's vote) to move Planning Commission appointments from the city manager to the mayor and council, and 5-2 to create an Office of Legislative Counsel with a director to serve the mayor and council. Council Members Debby Lauret and Tom Macdonald voted no on both. Several residents spoke on each side. In the work session the city attorney reported that a judge had dismissed one of two claims Wright Development brought over the moratorium.

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Tue, Jan 4 · City Council · 5:30 p.m.

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New Orem council presses legislators to keep housing decisions local and flags tax and transportation priorities

At a special session with seven members of the state legislative delegation, Mayor David Young and the council asked lawmakers not to impose statewide housing rules on cities and discussed economic incentives, the sales tax formula, growth, public safety retirement and transportation. Legislators said they saw no pending bill to bar local retail incentives or change the sales tax formula and one senator said he did not expect a public safety retirement bill to advance. No votes were taken other than adjournment.

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Tue, Dec 14 · City Council · 5:00 p.m.

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Orem council adopts updated Parks Master Plan, massage business rules and Orem High parking permit area in outgoing mayor's last meeting

At the last meeting before the new mayor and a new council member took office, the Orem City Council unanimously adopted an updated Parks, Recreation, Trails and Open Space Master Plan, a massage establishment ordinance, and a residential parking permit area around Orem High School. It also accepted the fiscal 2020-2021 audit, which reported one finding that the general fund balance exceeded the state limit, and approved CDBG-CV grants for a food bank at the Orem Senior Center. Council Member Jeff Lambson took part electronically.

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Tue, Nov 23 · City Council · 4:00 p.m.

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Orem council clears agenda as Sienna Villas rezone is pulled; UDOT outlines Geneva Road, State Street and 1600 North plans

A proposed rezone of 0.51 acres on Terrace Drive for the Siena Villas expansion was removed from the agenda before the meeting, and the council approved only a garage sale and enforcement code clarification. In the work session, UDOT described five road projects in Orem, a consultant presented a $67.3 million Parks Master Plan update, and staff briefed the council on an Orem High parking district expansion, a Fit Premises Act ordinance and the state opioid settlement.

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Thu, Nov 18 · City Council · 6:00 p.m.

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Orem holds public open house on State Street Master Plan

The city held a public open house on the State Street Master Plan at the Orem Fitness Center from 6 to 8:30 p.m. The agenda lists no council action; no minutes were posted for this event.

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Tue, Nov 16 · City Council · 4:00 p.m.

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Orem council certifies 2021 general election results in brief special session

In a four-minute special session, the Orem City Council, acting as the Board of Canvassers, certified the results of the 2021 general election as provided by the Utah County Elections Office. Council Member Debby Lauret was excused.

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Tue, Oct 26 · City Council · 3:00 p.m.

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Orem council approves Auburn Meadows grocery store plan 6-1 after parking debate

The Orem City Council approved, with Council Member David Spencer opposed, changes to the Auburn Meadows PD-43 zone that replace a planned senior living area with a grocery store at Geneva Road and 2000 South. The item had been continued from Sept. 14 so the developer could address parking concerns. The council also approved a 10-year Rocky Mountain Power franchise agreement, a budget amendment and the use of community development block grant funds. The minutes' cover page is dated Sept. 28, 2021, but the contents match the Oct. 26 meeting.

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Tue, Sep 28 · City Council · 3:00 p.m.

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Orem council backs state grant bid for Crandall Orchard conservation easement

The Orem City Council unanimously passed a resolution of support for a conservation easement on the Crandall family orchard, which the owners need to apply to the state's LeRay McAllister Critical Lands Conservation Fund. The council also approved a city code update after Council Member Terry Peterson pulled it from the consent agenda to ask about records rules for staff development reviews. Council Member Jeff Lambson was excused and Council Member Brent Sumner took part electronically.

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Tue, Sep 14 · City Council · 3:00 p.m.

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Orem council allows small pediatric therapy centers in R7.5 zone and delays Auburn Meadows grocery plan over parking concerns

The Orem City Council unanimously made small pediatric neuro physical therapy facilities a permitted use in the R7.5 residential zone, clearing the way for the nonprofit Now I Can to buy a long-vacant property. It continued to Oct. 26 a request to replace a planned senior living area at Auburn Meadows with a grocery store after residents described heavy parking and traffic problems on Geneva Road. Earlier, in a work session, the council heard about utility rates, a proposed conservation easement on a family orchard, a connected-vehicle pilot and a Farley property water tank design.

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Tue, Aug 24 · City Council · 3:00 p.m.

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Orem council exempts remodels, signs and some commercial construction from State Street moratorium

At its regular session the Orem City Council unanimously amended the August 9 moratorium on building in five State Street districts to exempt remodels, signs, fences, utility work and purely commercial construction up to 60 feet with one parking stall per 250 square feet. In the afternoon work session, the city attorney reported that Wright Development had asked the state property rights ombudsman for an advisory opinion on the moratorium, and staff reviewed Planning Commission recommendations on State Street district height, setback and parking rules.

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Mon, Aug 9 · City Council · 6:00 p.m.

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Orem council approves six-month moratorium on building in State Street districts on a 4-3 vote

At a special meeting, the Orem City Council voted 4-3 to enact a temporary land use regulation of up to six months barring construction and subdivision approvals in the City Center, Hub, Canyon Crossing, Arts and North Village districts. The debate centered on a pending apartment-and-commercial site plan from Wright Development Group at the former Meadow Gold Dairy site and on whether a moratorium met the legal standard of a compelling countervailing public interest.

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Tue, Jul 27 · City Council · 6:00 p.m.

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Orem council lowers North Village District height limit to 48 feet in the core and raises parking requirement after hours of public opposition

At a special meeting, the Orem City Council amended the North Village District zoning to cap building height at 48 feet in the core and 35 feet at the edge and to require 2.25 parking stalls per unit. The Planning Commission had recommended against the change. About 30 residents spoke at the hearing, nearly all citing traffic and parking concerns near State Street and 400 West.

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Tue, Jul 13 · City Council · 3:00 p.m.

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Orem council rezones 14.7 acres on Geneva Road to PD36 for three office/warehouse buildings and changes accessory apartment rules

The Orem City Council unanimously approved rezoning about 14.7 acres at 1430 North Geneva Road from Highway Services to PD36 for three office/warehouse buildings, and amended its accessory apartment ordinance to follow a change in state law. It also approved budget amendments to carry out a compensation study and $20,000 in COVID relief grant funds for the Senior Friendship Center. Council Member Brent Sumner was absent. In a work session members backed a Hillcrest Park master design and a new parking enforcement team.

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Tue, Jun 29 · City Council · 6:00 p.m.

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Orem council continues North Village District height and parking rules to a July 27 special meeting after a long public hearing

After a hearing in which about 20 people spoke, the Orem City Council voted 6-0 among council members, with Mayor Richard Brunst opposed, to continue proposed height and parking standards for the North Village District to a special meeting on July 27. Staff proposed a 60-foot maximum height and two parking stalls per unit; Council Members Terry Peterson and David Spencer wanted to vote that night on lower limits, but the deputy city attorney warned the change had not been properly noticed. The council also approved a Sunset Heights permit parking program and more COVID relief grant spending.

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Tue, Jun 15 · City Council · 6:00 p.m.

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Orem council adopts 2021-22 budget with no property tax increase and approves $1.07 million in utility fund transfers

The Orem City Council adopted the fiscal 2021-22 budget without raising property taxes and approved transfers totaling $1,072,000 from the water, sewer, storm water and street lighting funds to the general fund to cover the city's own utility use. Council Member Debby Lauret was absent. Nine speakers urged the council to end carbon monoxide euthanasia at the North Utah Valley Animal Shelter, which Orem contracts with, and North Village District speakers asked for a special public meeting.

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Tue, May 25 · City Council · 6:00 p.m.

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Orem council approves Swig drive-thru site plan and a small R8 to R7.5 rezone; hears North Village and animal shelter concerns

The Orem City Council unanimously approved a site plan for a 573-square-foot Swig drive-thru on University Parkway, a rezone of 0.21 acre from R8 to R7.5 with a general plan amendment near 770 West 650 South, and changes to CDBG spending including $9,944 more for the Sharon Park playground. It also confirmed Bryce Merrill as Recreation Director and updated the water code. Speakers urged action on North Village District zoning and asked the city to require its contracted animal shelter to stop using a gas chamber.

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Tue, May 11 · City Council · 6:00 p.m.

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Orem council adopts tentative 2021-22 budget with no property tax rate increase as residents press on North Village development

The Orem City Council adopted its fiscal 2021-22 tentative budget, which contains no property tax rate increase, and set the final budget hearing for June 15. It also adopted the 2021-22 CDBG spending plan and approved releasing federal control of a business loan fund and new water, sewer and storm water master plans. A large number of residents commented on a proposed high-density project at 1600 North and 400 West, and in a work session Council Members David Spencer and Terry Peterson raised concerns about North Village District zoning, parking and height.

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Tue, Apr 27 · City Council · 6:00 p.m.

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Orem council approves rezoning of 400 West homes back to R8 and amends budget for utility bond proceeds

The Orem City Council unanimously approved rezoning about 4 acres along 400 West, 1637 to 1753 North, from NVD-Res-B back to R8, after continuing the request two weeks. It also amended the 2020-21 budget to add proceeds from the 2021 water, sewer and storm bonds, reappointed Heather Schriever as city attorney and named a ballfield for a late youth coach. In a work session the council heard utility master plan recommendations, a capital budget totaling $15.9 million and a proposal to release federal control of a business loan fund.

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Tue, Apr 13 · City Council · 6:00 p.m.

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Orem council approves shave ice shack rezone and PD22 roofing change, continues 400 West rezone request

The Orem City Council approved a rezone of 0.84 acres from R12 to C1 for a shave ice shack and a change allowing asphalt shingles on taller buildings in the PD22 zone. It continued to April 27 a request from 400 West homeowners to rezone about 4 acres from NVD-Res-B back to R8, and approved $40,000 in additional CDBG-CV pandemic spending. The work session covered the parks survey, Hillcrest Park input, fiscal 2022 fees and fleet purchases, and a University Parkway market study.

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Tue, Mar 23 · City Council · 6:00 p.m.

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Orem council reallocates $64,000 in COVID relief block grant funds and approves a six-foot fence at Sun River Gardens

The Orem City Council approved a substantial amendment to the 2019-20 Annual Action Plan directing CDBG-CV pandemic funds to victim services, a police mental health team, school water filling stations and mortgage assistance. It also approved a six-foot SimTek fence in place of a required seven-foot masonry wall at a commercial site on 1200 North. In a work session the council heard Citygate assessments of the police and fire departments and a preview of the fiscal 2022 budget.

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Tue, Mar 9 · City Council · 6:00 p.m.

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Orem council sets 75-foot setback near homes in North Village and Arts districts over mayor's no vote

The Orem City Council approved, 6-1 counting the mayor, a 75-foot setback with a 35-foot height limit from residential property lines in the State Street North Village and Arts districts, up from the 50 feet staff proposed. It also eased buffered sidewalk requirements on State Street for expanding existing buildings. Mayor Richard Brunst voted no on both. In a work session the council reviewed a Sleepy Ridge golf agreement amendment, a University Place development agreement extension and City Center options.

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Tue, Feb 23 · City Council · 6:00 p.m.

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Orem council continues State Street setback rules for two weeks, drops one water tank site and amends the 2020-21 budget

The Orem City Council voted to continue to its next meeting a proposed 50-foot setback and 35-foot height limit near homes in the North Village and Arts districts so it could hear from both residents and property owners. It also amended the 2020-21 budget and changed recreation age categories. In a work session the council agreed to take one privately owned site off the list for a new water tank and heard about public engagement on Hillcrest Park.

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Tue, Feb 9 · City Council work session · 4:00 p.m.

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Orem council reviews Hillcrest Park concepts, State Street design standards and water tank options in work session

In a work session led by Mayor Pro Tem Jeff Lambson, the Orem City Council discussed concepts for Hillcrest Park, the Watt Smart Communities energy program, State Street design standards and a water infrastructure update. No votes on policy were taken. Mayor Richard Brunst joined at about 5:45 p.m.

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Tue, Jan 26 · City Council · 6:00 p.m.

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Orem council approves up to $45 million in water, sewer and storm bonds and a three-unit addition at Springwater Pointe

The Orem City Council authorized the sale of up to $45 million in water, sewer and storm revenue and refunding bonds, with advisers expecting the final amount nearer $30 million. It also approved a revised site plan adding three twin-home units at Springwater Pointe at Sleepy Ridge and a code cleanup reflecting the renaming of a city department. An afternoon work session covered a power line rebuild, utility rates, the future of Hillcrest Park, Geneva Road and State Street districts, and pending state bills.

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Tue, Jan 12 · City Council · 3:00 p.m.

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Orem council rezones 1.96 acres on Carterville Road to R12 and approves new COVID-19 grant awards

The council approved a rezone from R20 to R12 so a Carterville Road property can be split into three lots, and approved CDBG-CV grants for the Boys and Girls Club, Centro Hispano and others. A work session backed a 10-million-gallon water tank at Community Park and a utility revenue bond.

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Tue, Dec 8 · City Council · 3:00 p.m.

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Orem council approves Geneva Road gas station rezone with development agreement, accepts 9.87-acre park donation from IHC

The council rezoned 2.16 acres at 2000 South Geneva Road for a gas station under a development agreement, set a parking ratio for residential-zone day cares on a 5-2 vote, ratified IHC Health Services' donation of 9.87 acres for recreation use, and accepted a clean FY2019-20 audit. Consent items included $1.29 million in redevelopment money for the Hillcrest purchase.

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Fri, Nov 13 · City Council · 12:00 p.m.

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Orem council bans targeted residential picketing within 100 feet in special noon meeting

Meeting on short notice by Zoom, the council unanimously enacted an ordinance making it a Class B misdemeanor to picket directed at a specific residence within 100 feet of its property line. Council members said it applies to any viewpoint.

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Tue, Nov 10 · City Council · 4:15 p.m.

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Orem council delays Geneva Road gas station rezone for a development agreement and creates HUB District Edge zone

The council continued a rezone for a gas station and convenience store at 2000 South Geneva Road to Dec. 8 so a development agreement on lighting and hours could be prepared, after the Planning Commission split 3-3. It also created a new HUB District Edge zone along University Parkway and approved new CDBG-CV COVID-19 grant spending.

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Tue, Oct 27 · City Council · 3:30 p.m.

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Orem council hears range fire report, utility bond options and Hillcrest park plans; swears in Chief Josh Adams

A long work session covered day care rules, utility bonding, HUB District zoning, the Oct. 17 range fire and the Hillcrest property. In regular session, the council approved Josh Adams as police chief and a CDBG-CV amendment that includes $12,000 for touchless fountains at Title I schools.

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Tue, Oct 13 · City Council · 4:45 p.m.

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Orem council renames 1200 West as Wolverine Way and approves more COVID-19 block grant spending

The council voted 6-1 to name 1200 West, the main access to Utah Valley University, Wolverine Way (with the 1200 West address retained), and approved a CDBG-CV amendment that includes $4,500 for plexiglass dividers at Geneva Elementary. A work session covered the Central Corridor Transit Study.

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Tue, Sep 29 · City Council · 4:00 p.m.

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Orem council rezones hospital land 6-1, annexes 1.86 acres and approves new public safety pay structure

The council approved a rezone of IHC hospital-area land, annexed 1.86 acres in the southwest, allowed more housing in the Northgate Village zone, limited climate-controlled storage across State Street zones and amended the FY2020-21 budget with a new public safety pay program. In a work session, only two members favored studying a new City Center design.

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Tue, Sep 8 · City Council · 3:00 p.m.

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Orem council approves COVID-19 grant money for Senior Friendship Center and food bank technology

The council held a work session on utility master plans and CARES Act spending, then a short regular session. It unanimously approved a CDBG-CV plan amendment that includes $132,000 for Senior Friendship Center improvements and about $5,000 for Community Action Services.

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Tue, Sep 1 · City Council · 5:00 p.m.

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Orem council votes 6-0 to buy former Hillcrest Elementary property for $5.6 million; mayor opposes

In a special meeting, the council authorized buying the roughly 9.33-acre former Hillcrest Elementary site from Alpine School District, with the mayor voting no. Council members said southeast Orem needs a larger park; the mayor favored buying only the park portion.

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Tue, Aug 11 · City Council · 4:45 p.m.

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Orem council adopts southwest area plan, with mayor's vote deciding 4-3, and caps tobacco shops at four

The council amended the General Plan for the southwest area near the planned Orem temple, limiting planned developments to seven units per acre; the vote was 3-3 among council members until the mayor voted yes. It also capped retail tobacco specialty shops at four, adopted two neighborhood plans and vacated part of 450 West. The meeting was held electronically.

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Tue, Jul 14 · City Council · 4:30 p.m.

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Orem council approves Smiling Faces day care at 410 S. Main with cap of 83 children, after first motion for 100 fails

Meeting began with a work session on the city's annual human resources report, followed by a regular session. The council approved a conditional use permit for the Smiling Faces Day Care at 410 South Main Street after rejecting a 100-child cap and settling on 83. It also amended the FY2020-21 budget and loosened design rules for storage buildings in the Canyon Crossing District.

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Tue, Jul 7 · City Council · 5:00 p.m.

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Orem council confirms Marc Sanderson as new fire chief in special meeting

The City Council met in a special electronic meeting and unanimously consented to the appointment of Marc Sanderson as director of the Fire Department. He took the oath of office at the meeting.

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Tue, Jun 30 · City Council

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Orem council splits on Smiling Faces day care permit at 410 South Main Street, continues item to July 14

A motion to approve a conditional use permit for a 100-child day care at 410 South Main Street failed 1-3 with two abstentions, and the council then continued the item to July 14 on a 3-3 council split that Mayor Richard Brunst broke. The council also accepted an annexation petition for 1.861 acres, amended the fiscal 2019-20 budget and updated storm water rules.

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Tue, Jun 16 · City Council

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Orem council adopts 2020-21 budget with no property tax rate increase; delays Canyon Crossing storage rule

The council adopted the fiscal 2020-21 budget, which holds the property tax rate and transfers $1,072,000 from utility funds to the general fund, approved drive-thru windows in the PD-21 zone, and updated the flood damage prevention ordinance. It continued a Canyon Crossing District storage-building amendment to July 14 after Council Members David Spencer and Terry Peterson raised concerns. All votes were unanimous.

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Tue, May 26 · City Council

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Orem council adopts HUD plan, neighborhood notice rules and street naming policy; declares intent to buy Hillcrest school site

The council adopted its 2020-24 CDBG Consolidated Plan and 2020-21 action plan, expanded neighborhood meeting and notice requirements for rezones, adopted a facility and street naming policy, and, with Mayor Richard Brunst voting no, declared its intent to purchase the former Hillcrest Elementary property from Alpine School District. The resolution does not commit the city to buy. Council Member Debby Lauret was excused beginning at 4:10 p.m. and did not take part in the votes.

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Tue, May 12 · City Council

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Orem council waives masonry wall at Sunrise Square and adopts tentative 2020-21 budget with no property tax rate increase

The council, with Council Member Terry Peterson excused, unanimously waived a masonry wall requirement at Sunrise Square, 240 North State Street, after the neighboring owner asked to keep a wood fence. It also adopted a tentative 2020-21 budget with no property tax rate increase, a 3.4 percent storm water increase and a higher solid waste rate.

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Tue, Apr 28 · City Council

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Orem council leans against property tax increase as it reviews pandemic-hit 2020-21 budget

In a single electronic work session, the council reviewed a 2020-21 budget with a general fund deficit of about $1.45 million, and the mayor and all five members who spoke said they did not want a property tax rate increase this year. The council also favored a $3.95 convenience fee for utility bills paid by card over $500 and discussed how to use $411,983 in federal COVID-19 CDBG funds. No formal votes were taken.

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Tue, Apr 14 · City Council

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Orem council approves temple zone for 15.39 acres at 1465 South Geneva Road

The council unanimously approved a new PD-50 zone, changing about 15.39 acres at 1465 South Geneva Road from OS5, for the Orem Utah Temple and a church building. It also clarified day care spacing rules, extended the local emergency declaration and held first hearings on federal CDBG funding. The meeting was held electronically.

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Tue, Mar 31 · City Council

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Orem council adopts sign code changes for 800 North as pandemic reshapes budget and events

The council amended the sign code, including a new Sign Zone D for properties on the east end of 800 North, in a meeting held electronically. In work session the council agreed to have staff negotiate an extension of the Sleepy Ridge golf course lease, and city staff described pandemic budget cuts, park and building closures and plans to scale back Summerfest.

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Tue, Mar 10 · City Council

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Orem council approves 100-foot AT&T cell tower near UVU; consent items create neighborhood commission

The council approved a conditional use permit for a 100-foot AT&T/UVU wireless monopole at 1261 West 800 South. Its consent agenda created a Neighborhood Commission and adopted resolutions backing a pediatric trauma unit in Utah County and a new compensation policy. In work session the council toured two apartment complexes and discussed general plan options for southwest Orem near the planned temple.

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Tue, Feb 25 · City Council

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Orem council approves FY2020 budget amendments and Stewart Retail Addition site plan

The council approved midyear amendments to the 2019-20 budget and a site plan for a five-unit retail building at 21 West University Parkway. In work session, the city's financial consultants said expenses are on a path to exceed revenues and the City Manager said an incremental property tax increase is likely to be part of budget talks.

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Tue, Feb 11 · City Council

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Orem council hears HUD plan, neighborhood board proposal and fire chief search; no scheduled votes

With no scheduled items on the regular agenda, the council spent the work session on the 2020-2024 federal Consolidated Plan and a proposed Neighborhood Partnership Initiative advisory board, which the council agreed to move forward. The City Manager described how a new fire chief will be recruited. Council Member David Spencer was excused.

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Tue, Jan 28 · City Council

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Orem council approves rezone for two-lot split at 166 North 400 West, 5-1

The council rezoned about 0.28 acres at 166 North 400 West from R7.5 to R6.5 so a lot can be divided for two homes with accessory apartments, and added the CM zone to those allowed to have wall signs. Council Member Terry Peterson voted no on both. In work session the council discussed affordable housing and planning for the southwest area near the planned LDS temple.

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Tue, Jan 14 · City Council

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Orem council sets cannabis zoning rules, 5-1, to comply with state law

The Orem City Council adopted an ordinance setting where medical cannabis cultivation and pharmacies may locate and what extra requirements apply, with Council Member Terry Peterson voting no. Staff said state law bars the city from denying the uses outright. The work session included a review of a new countywide protocol for officer-involved critical incidents.

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