City council and planning meetings
Orem City Council and Planning Commission meetings, item by item: what was proposed, what was decided and how members voted. Written from the official agendas, packets and minutes, with links to each.
At a glance
Orem has 156 meetings written up, from January 14, 2020 to October 13, 2026: 145 City Council and 11 City Council work session.
By year: 2026 (24), 2025 (17), 2024 (23), 2023 (22), 2022 (24), 2021 (23), and 2020 (23).
Those meetings recorded 486 counted votes; 49 were not unanimous.
Topics residents raised most often: short-term rentals (10 meetings), parking (8 meetings), traffic (6 meetings), alpine school district split (6 meetings), and high-density housing (6 meetings).
City Council minutes, by year →Orem: reserves, UTOPIA debt and redevelopment payments →
October 2026
Tue, Oct 13 · City Council
Orem council adopts non-conforming sign and accessory dwelling definition ordinances, 7-0
The Orem City Council adopted two code amendments on Oct. 13, each with seven aye votes and none opposed on the signed ordinances: O-2026-0026, which lets qualifying nonconforming freestanding signs facing I-15 replace their cabinets or faces within set limits, and O-2026-0027, which aligns dwelling and accessory dwelling terms with the city's recently adopted standards. Results for the rezone of about 9.29 acres at 1075 South 1675 West and the short-term rental discussion are not recorded here. Outcomes come from the signed ordinances; Oct. 13 minutes were not available.
- Rezone 9.29 acres at 1075 South 1675 West from CM to M1 with development agreement Pending
- Monthly financial summary for July and August 2026 No action
- Definitions for accessory dwelling units and non-conforming signs Pending
- Alterations to legal non-conforming signs (Ordinance O-2026-0026, Section 14-4-2) Approved · 7-0 among council members
- Definitions of dwellings, accessory dwelling units and accessory apartments (Ordinance O-2026-0027) Approved · 7-0 among council members
September 2026
Mon, Sep 28 · City Council work session
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.
- Lakeview Parkway expansion status update Pending
- Street safety infrastructure Pending
- Dispatch contract update Pending
- Economic development tools Pending
Tue, Sep 22 · City Council
Orem council adopts detached ADU ordinance and approves Central Utah 911 dispatch agreement, both 6-0
The council adopted Ordinance O-2026-0025, which repeals the accessory apartment section of the city code and adds a section regulating internal and detached accessory dwelling units, after amending the draft at the meeting. The vote was 6-0 among council members, and Mayor Karen McCandless also voted yes. On the consent calendar, by the same 6-0 vote with the mayor also voting yes, the council approved Resolution R-2026-0012 authorizing the mayor to sign a membership fee agreement and an amended interlocal agreement with Central Utah 911 for dispatch services, an ordinance on water connection requirements and two advisory commission appointments. The work session covered speed limits, water accounts, a partner-cities network and short-term rentals; no votes were taken there. The minutes were approved Oct. 13, 2026.
- Ordinance O-2026-0025: internal and detached accessory dwelling units (Article 22-6) Approved · 7-0 with the mayor
- Tiger Traffic Team and speed limits Discussed
- Water connection requirements (Section 21-1-3) Discussed
- Short-term rentals, continued Discussed
- Ordinance: water connection requirements (Section 21-1-3) Approved · 7-0 with the mayor
Tue, Sep 8 · City Council
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.
- Detached ADU ordinance: size, setback and height consensus Discussed
- Short-term rental framework: owner-occupied baseline Discussed
- Consent: reappointment and appointments, rental dwelling license exemption ordinance Approved · 7-0 with the mayor
- Public hearing: neighborhood improvement and parking code amendments Approved · 7-0 with the mayor
- Central Dispatch resolution: move Orem and Lindon dispatch from Provo to Central Dispatch Discussed
August 2026
Thu, Aug 27 · City Council
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.
Wed, Aug 26 · City Council work session
Orem council and Timpanogos School District hold joint session on boundary study, school safety and resource officers
The Orem City Council met jointly with the Timpanogos School District board at 12:30 p.m. The agenda covered the district's first-year celebration, vision and values, robust school criteria, a boundary study, safe routes and bus routes, the fire cadet program, and school resource officers. Approved minutes are posted on the state notice site but were not summarized here.
- Safe routes and bus routes No action
- Fire cadet program No action
- School resource officers No action
Tue, Aug 25 · City Council work session
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.
Tue, Aug 11 · City Council
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.
- Public Works Advisory Commission annual report Discussed
- Detached ADU setbacks and sizes Discussed
- Community Development code clean-up Discussed
- Justice Court Nominating Commission Discussed
- Fire department life-saving recognitions Discussed
July 2026
Tue, Jul 28 · City Council
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.
- General Plan update process Discussed
- Public hearing: rezone 2.9 acres at 1875 South Geneva Road from OS-5 to PRD and amend Farm Haven concept plan (Westerly Way) Approved · 7-0 with the mayor
- Capital construction projects overview Discussed
- Detached accessory dwelling unit ordinance draft Discussed
- Utah County Major Crimes task force update Discussed
Tue, Jul 14 · City Council
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.
- Public hearing: rezone about 5.45 acres at 360 West 1500 South from PF and R12 to R8 Approved · 5-2 with the mayor
- Property tax calculator and Truth in Taxation outreach Discussed
- Public hearing: revised concept plan for PD-53 zone at 1890 North State Street (Homebuilt) Approved · 7-0 with the mayor
- Canal corridor planning update Discussed
- Detached accessory dwelling units ordinance Discussed
June 2026
Tue, Jun 23 · City Council
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.
- Consent: rezone of 355 West University Parkway from R8 to C-2 with development agreement Approved · 7-0 with the mayor
- Public hearing: allow general recreation centers in PD-5 zone (Fun City) Approved · 7-0 with the mayor
- Special Service Lighting District fiscal year 2026-27 budget Approved · 7-0 with the mayor
- Community Development Block Grant 2026-27 action plan update Approved · 7-0 with the mayor
- Public hearing: fiscal year 2025-26 budget amendments Approved · 7-0 with the mayor
Mon, Jun 15 · City Council work session
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.
- Wastewater treatment plant upgrades and cost sharing Discussed
- 2000 North / 200 South road maintenance agreement update Discussed
- Lindon Hollow drainage agreement and joint waterway and wetlands maintenance Discussed
- North Union Irrigation Co. dissolution and possible canal trail Discussed
- Fire and EMS services contract renewal with Lindon Discussed
Tue, Jun 9 · City Council
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.
- Public hearing: enterprise fund transfers Discussed
- Proposed property tax increase statement and impact schedule Discussed
- Resolution: city to pay Tier 2 public safety and firefighter retirement contribution increase Approved · 7-0 with the mayor
- Public hearing: municipal officers' compensation Approved · 7-0 with the mayor
- Resolution: create Public Safety Special Revenue Fund and consider dedicating the property tax levy Approved · 7-0 with the mayor
May 2026
Tue, May 26 · City Council
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.
- Public hearing: rezone about 6 acres at 355 West University Parkway from R8 to C-2 with development agreement Continued · 6-0 with the mayor
- Municipal wastewater planning program annual report Discussed
- Community Development Block Grant updated annual action plan and budget Discussed
- Short-term rentals: dormancy rule, legacy status, fees and enforcement Discussed
- Flood damage prevention amendments to Chapter 10 of the city code Discussed
Tue, May 12 · City Council
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.
- Heart of Downtown master plan Discussed
- Rezone about 1.0 acre at 92 South 800 East from R-8 to C-1 with development agreement (Spring Hollow Care Center) Approved with conditions · 5-2 with the mayor
- Rezone 1875 South Geneva Road from OS-5 to PRD and amend Westerly Way site plan (Utah Autism Academy) Continued · 7-0 with the mayor
- Vacation of 0.016-acre portion of 1000 South right-of-way ending at 590 East Approved · 7-0 with the mayor
- Statement of intent: tentative budget includes property tax rate increase No action
Tue, May 5 · City Council work session
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.
- Public Safety Special Revenue Fund Discussed
- Fiscal 2027 capital improvement projects Discussed
- CARE tax deliberations and Artist/Writer in Residence Discussed
- Fleet and streets budget Discussed
- Short-term rental occupancy and parking rules Discussed
April 2026
Tue, Apr 28 · City Council
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…
Wed, Apr 15 · City Council work session
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…
Tue, Apr 14 · City Council work session
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…
- Transportation Utility Fee Discussed
- General Fund sustainability plan Discussed
March 2026
Tue, Mar 10 · City Council
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…
February 2026
Tue, Feb 24 · City Council
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…
- Alpine Aqueduct and waterline relocation tour Discussed
- Public hearing: FY 2025-2026 budget amendments Approved · 7-0 with the mayor
Tue, Feb 10 · City Council
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…
January 2026
Tue, Jan 27 · City Council
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%…
- HeArt of Downtown plan presentation Discussed
- Rezone approximately 4.43 acres at 1738 South Geneva Road from OS-5 to C-2 with development agreement (Johnson Farm) Approved · 7-0 with the mayor
Tue, Jan 13 · City Council
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.
- Water main break response recognition Discussed
- Open meetings and ethics training Discussed
December 2025
Tue, Dec 9 · City Council
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…
- Orem FrontRunner Station Area Plan and UVX impracticability findings Approved · 7-0 with the mayor
- Rezone 4.43 acres at 1738 South Geneva Road from OS-5 to C-2 (Johnson Farms) Continued · 7-0 with the mayor
November 2025
Tue, Nov 18 · City Council
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…
- Draft impact fee facilities plan and fee analysis Discussed
- Public hearing: FY 2025-2026 budget amendments Approved · 7-0 with the mayor
September 2025
Tue, Sep 23 · City Council
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…
- Sports tourism and Ironman 70.3 bid Discussed
- Engineering and facilities projects update Discussed
Tue, Sep 9 · City Council
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…
August 2025
Tue, Aug 26 · City Council
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.
July 2025
Tue, Jul 8 · City Council
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.
- Ken Garff rezone, 134 East and 110 East 1200 South: R8 to C2, subject to development agreement (as recorded in the minutes) Approved with conditions · 5-0 among council members
- Amendment to interlocal agreement with Utah County for the 1600 North 400 East project Discussed
June 2025
Tue, Jun 24 · City Council
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…
- Interlocal emergency water agreement with Vineyard and 2025 water supply agreement with Central Utah Water Conservancy District Approved · 6-0 among council members
- Agreement with the Lockhart Group for the new Timpanogos School District Approved · 6-0 among council members
Tue, Jun 10 · City Council
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.
- Utah Valley HOME Consortium interlocal agreement renewal Approved · 5-0 among council members
- Enterprise fund transfers to the General Fund, fiscal year 2025-26 Discussed
May 2025
Tue, May 27 · City Council
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.
- Municipal wastewater planning program report Discussed
- Resolution adopting the utility master plan and associated financial plans Approved · 5-0 among council members
Tue, May 13 · City Council
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…
- Joint session with Planning Commission on the general plan Discussed
- Ken Garff rezone, 134 and 110 East 1200 South: R8 to C2, about 1.05 acres Approved with conditions · 6-0 among council members
April 2025
Tue, Apr 22 · City Council
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.
Tue, Apr 8 · City Council
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…
- Station area plans update Discussed
- Ken Garff rezone, 134 and 110 East 1200 South: R8 to C2, about 1.05 acres (continuance) Continued · 4-0 among council members
March 2025
Tue, Mar 25 · City Council
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…
- 2025 General Plan update Discussed
- Canyon Park rezone, 1203 North 630 East: PD-6 to R8, about 23.3 acres Approved · 5-0 among council members
Tue, Mar 11 · City Council
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.
- Ken Garff rezone, 134 East 1200 South: R8 to C2, about 1.05 acres Continued · 6-0 among council members
- Alpine Aqueduct Reach 1 risk and resiliency project update Discussed
February 2025
Tue, Feb 11 · City Council
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…
- Whitestone Estates rezone, OS5 to PRD (about 14.18 acres) Withdrawn
- Closed session motion No action · 7-0 with the mayor
January 2025
Tue, Jan 28 · City Council
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…
- Minutes of Jan. 14 tabled to Feb. 11; Geneva Road nighttime construction exemption Approved · 6-0 with the mayor
- New City Hall tour No action
Tue, Jan 14 · City Council
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.
- Fiscal 2024-25 budget amendments (about $1.7 million) Approved · 7-0 with the mayor
- Healthy Orem plan Discussed
December 2024
Tue, Dec 17 · City Council
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.
Tue, Dec 10 · City Council
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…
- Canyon Park Tech Center rezone, PD6 to PD54 (about 24.3 acres) Denied · 7-0 with the mayor
- Whitestone Estates rezone, OS5 to PRD (about 14.18 acres) Continued · 5-2 with the mayor
November 2024
Tue, Nov 19 · City Council · Canceled
Orem City Council meeting canceled
October 2024
Tue, Oct 29 · City Council
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…
- CDBG five-year consolidated plan Discussed
- Bike skills park phase 3 Discussed
Tue, Oct 8 · City Council
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.
- Ordinance renaming the Oremfest Advisory Committee the Orem Events Advisory Commission Approved · 7-0 with the mayor
- Memorialization and facility naming policy Discussed
September 2024
Tue, Sep 17 · City Council
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.
August 2024
Tue, Aug 27 · City Council
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.
- Canyon Park Tech Center rezone, PD6 to PD54 (about 24.3 acres) Continued · 6-1 with the mayor
- Rezone 1230 West 2000 South, OS5 to PD55 (about 9.43 acres) Approved with conditions · 5-2 with the mayor
Tue, Aug 20 · City Council
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…
- Future development and growth Discussed
- Property tax increases and school district bonds Discussed
Tue, Aug 13 · City Council
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…
- Orem FrontRunner Station Area Plan presentation Discussed
- Resolution approving the Orem FrontRunner Station Area Plan as to form Tabled · 7-0 with the mayor
July 2024
Tue, Jul 9 · City Council
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…
June 2024
Tue, Jun 18 · City Council
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…
- Interlocal agreement with Provo for 2000 South utilities Discussed
- Consent items: code, Provo agreement and appointments Approved · 7-0 with the mayor
May 2024
Tue, May 28 · City Council
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.
Tue, May 14 · City Council
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.
- Rezone of 442 North 300 West from R7.5 to R6.5 Denied · 4-2 with the mayor
- CARE grant deliberations Discussed
Tue, May 7 · City Council work session
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…
April 2024
Tue, Apr 30 · City Council work session
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…
- School traffic safety Discussed
- District reorganization options and interlocal agreement Discussed
Thu, Apr 25 · City Council work session
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…
Tue, Apr 23 · City Council
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…
- Citadel Storage rezone at 1385 West 1600 North (HS to PD-28) and code amendment Approved · 7-0 with the mayor
- Capital improvement budget for FY2025 Discussed
Tue, Apr 9 · City Council
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…
- Rezone of 1960 North State Street from C2 to PD-53 Approved with conditions · 6-0 with the mayor
- Community Development Block Grant recommendations Discussed
March 2024
Wed, Mar 27 · City Council
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…
- FY2025 operating, fleet and IT budget Discussed
- Cemetery cremation garden Discussed
Tue, Mar 12 · City Council
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.
- FY2025 tentative revenues and rate changes Discussed
- Amendment to University Place participation agreement Approved · 6-0 with the mayor
February 2024
Tue, Feb 27 · City Council
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.
- Rezone of 519 South Geneva Road from R20 to C2 Approved · 5-2 with the mayor
- Amendment to the fiscal year 2023-2024 budget Approved · 7-0 with the mayor
Tue, Feb 13 · City Council
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.
- Resolution to eliminate street connections between 1430 South and 400 West (Lakeview Area Street Connection Master Plan) Denied · 7-0 with the mayor
- Sign zone amendment for a Maverik at 1249 South Geneva Road Approved with conditions · 7-0 with the mayor
January 2024
Tue, Jan 23 · City Council
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.
- Ordinance: Orem-Provo boundary near 1030 East and 1630 South Approved · 6-0 with the mayor
- Ordinance: Orem-Provo boundary at 2000 South and Columbia Lane Approved · 6-0 with the mayor
Tue, Jan 9 · City Council
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…
- Orem station area plan update (work session) Discussed
- Consent: minutes and commission appointments Approved · 7-0 with the mayor
December 2023
Fri, Dec 29 · City Council
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…
- Ordinance reauthorizing the CARE tax Approved · 6-0 with the mayor
Tue, Dec 12 · City Council
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…
- Rezone for Provo Canyon Behavioral Hospital expansion, 1350 East 740 North (PD-52) Approved · 7-0 with the mayor
- Settlement agreement with Wright Development Group, 841 South State Street (former Meadow Gold property) Approved · 4-3 with the mayor
Tue, Dec 5 · City Council
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…
- Canvass of the 2023 general election Approved · 6-0 among council members
November 2023
Tue, Nov 14 · City Council
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…
- Notices of intent: Orem-Provo boundary adjustments (three resolutions) Approved · 7-0 with the mayor
- Metropolitan Water District of Orem annual report Discussed
October 2023
Tue, Oct 24 · City Council
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…
- Proposed Orem-Provo boundary adjustments (work session) Discussed
- Amend the fiscal year 2023-24 budget Approved · 7-0 with the mayor
Tue, Oct 10 · City Council
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.
- Hillcrest Ridge: Urban Mixed-Use Overlay (UX) rezone, 925 East 1400 South Approved with conditions · 5-0 with the mayor
- Resolution adopting the updated Transportation Master Plan Approved · 5-0 with the mayor
September 2023
Tue, Sep 26 · City Council
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.
- Transportation Master Plan resolution Continued · 7-0 with the mayor
- Ordinance: campaign financial disclosure for elected officials Approved · 7-0 with the mayor
Tue, Sep 19 · City Council
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.
Tue, Sep 12 · City Council · Canceled
Orem City Council's Sept. 12 work session is cancelled and no regular-session business is listed
August 2023
Tue, Aug 22 · City Council
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.
- Rezone of 0.084 acre at 426 East 1070 South from R6.5 to C2 (public hearing) Approved · 7-0 with the mayor
- Rezone and planned residential development at 1875 South Geneva Road for autism-friendly housing (public hearing) Approved · 6-1 with the mayor
Tue, Aug 1 · City Council
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.
- Holiday Oil gas station development agreement at Geneva Road (public hearing) Denied · 7-0 with the mayor
- CARE tax renewal placed on the November ballot Approved · 7-0 with the mayor
July 2023
Tue, Jul 11 · City Council
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…
June 2023
Tue, Jun 27 · City Council
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'…
- Rezone at 883 North State Street and Transitional Treatment Homes in the C3 zone (public hearing) Approved · 7-0 with the mayor
- Plan to put CARE tax renewal on the ballot (work session) Discussed
Tue, Jun 13 · City Council
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.
- Enterprise fund transfers to the General Fund for 2023-24 (public hearing) Discussed
- Fiscal 2023-24 budget of $152,344,861 and tax and fee rates (public hearing) Approved · 7-0 with the mayor
May 2023
Tue, May 16 · City Council
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…
- Public Facilities zone and rezoning of school and city properties (public hearing) Approved · 6-1 with the mayor
- Rental dwelling license renewal fee exempted for accessory dwelling units Approved · 7-0 with the mayor
Tue, May 9 · City Council
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.
- Indoor go-cart tracks permitted in the PD36 zone (public hearing) Approved · 5-0 with the mayor
- CARE tax allocations for 2023 (work session) Discussed
April 2023
Tue, Apr 25 · City Council
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.
Tue, Apr 11 · City Council
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.
March 2023
Tue, Mar 28 · City Council
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.
- Pediatric palliative care facility added to city code (public hearing) Approved · 7-0 with the mayor
- Rezone of about 0.27 acre at 845 North State Street from C3 to C2 (public hearing) Approved · 4-3 with the mayor
Tue, Mar 14 · City Council
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.
- AT&T cell facility on a field light at Orem High School Approved · 4-3 with the mayor
- AT&T cell facility on a field light at Timpanogos High School Approved · 4-3 with the mayor
February 2023
Tue, Feb 28 · City Council
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.
- Lakeview Parkway: county funding and Orem's required match (work session) Discussed
- Dispatch services agreement with Provo City Approved · 7-0 with the mayor
January 2023
Tue, Jan 24 · City Council
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…
- General plan Chapter 4 (Housing) amendment on moderate income housing strategies Approved · 7-0 with the mayor
- City hall project update with virtual reality tour (work session) Discussed
Tue, Jan 10 · City Council
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…
- General plan map change along State Street from Mixed-Use District to Community and Regional Commercial Approved · 6-0 with the mayor
- Amendment to 1993 agreement for property at about 380 East 240 North Approved · 6-0 with the mayor
December 2022
Tue, Dec 13 · City Council
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.
- Moderate income housing strategies update (work session) Discussed
- River District PD51 ordinance, about 720 North 1550 East Approved · 7-0 with the mayor
November 2022
Tue, Nov 22 · City Council
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.
- Canvass of the 2022 election and certification of Proposition 2 (Orem School District) Approved · 5-0 with the mayor
Wed, Nov 9 · City Council
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…
- River District rezone and PD51 zone, about 720 North 1550 East Approved · 6-0 with the mayor
- Transportation Master Plan update (work session) Discussed
October 2022
Tue, Oct 25 · City Council
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.
- River District rezone discussion, 720 North 1550 East (work session) Discussed
- River District rezone of 3.15 acres from Business Park to PD51, about 720 North 1550 East Continued · 5-0 with the mayor
Tue, Oct 11 · City Council
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.
- Deer Creek Reservoir intake project presentation (work session) Discussed
- Board of Building and Fire Code Appeals term limits Approved · 7-0 with the mayor
September 2022
Tue, Sep 27 · City Council
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.
- General plan Chapter 4 (Housing) amendment with four moderate income housing strategies Approved · 7-0 with the mayor
- City manager report: Heritage well, Nov. 9 meeting, IT passwords Discussed
Tue, Sep 13 · City Council
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.
- Revised housing element of the general plan (Chapter 4) (work session) Discussed
- Rezone of part of property at about 258 North 800 East from R8 to R6.5 Approved · 7-0 with the mayor
August 2022
Tue, Aug 23 · City Council
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…
- General plan housing element update to comply with state law (HB 462) Discussed
- Rezone of 507 North 400 West from R7.5 to R6.5 Approved · 6-0 with the mayor
Tue, Aug 2 · City Council
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…
July 2022
Tue, Jul 12 · City Council
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.
- Rezone of vacant lot at about 659 South 350 West from R8 to R6 Approved · 7-0 with the mayor
- Renewal of contract for the Office of Legislative Counsel to the Mayor and City Council Approved · 5-2 with the mayor
June 2022
Tue, Jun 28 · City Council
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.
- Utah State Retirement contribution amendment Approved · 6-0 among council members
- Public hearing: amend fiscal year 2021-22 budget Approved · 6-0 among council members
Tue, Jun 14 · City Council
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.
- Fines for civil infractions resolution Continued · 6-0 among council members
- Fiscal 2022-23 budget questions and employee pay (work session) Discussed
May 2022
Tue, May 24 · City Council
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.
- Conditional use permit: T-Mobile stealth antennas on Alpine Credit Union building, 1510 North State Street Approved · 6-0 among council members
- City Center Park cell tower lease (work session) Discussed
Tue, May 10 · City Council
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.
April 2022
Tue, Apr 26 · City Council
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…
- Parking fine schedule (work session) Discussed
- Service line warranty program (work session) Discussed
Tue, Apr 12 · City Council
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.
March 2022
Tue, Mar 22 · City Council
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…
Wed, Mar 9 · City Council
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…
February 2022
Tue, Feb 22 · City Council
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…
- Rezone State Street districts and amend development standards (Section 22-5-3(A), Zoning Map; Section 22-8-8) Approved · 4-0 among council members
- FlashVote public surveys (work session) Discussed
Tue, Feb 8 · City Council
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.
- Ordinance: PD-21 (Student Housing Village) parking raised to one stall per occupancy unit (Section 22-11-33(P)(8)) Approved · 6-0 among council members
- Ordinance: tattoos and body piercing in the C3 zone (Land Use Code 6232) Approved with conditions · 3-3 among council members
January 2022
Tue, Jan 25 · City Council
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.
Tue, Jan 11 · City Council
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…
Tue, Jan 11 · City Council
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…
- Work session: Palisade Drive traffic calming Discussed
- Planning Commission appointment, removal and compensation (Orem City Code 2-15-4, 2-15-6, 2-15-10) Approved · 5-2 with the mayor
Tue, Jan 4 · City Council
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…
December 2021
Tue, Dec 14 · City Council
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…
- Fiscal year 2020-2021 audit report Approved · 7-0 with the mayor
- CDBG-CV projected use of funds and amendment to 2019-2020 Annual Action Plan Approved · 7-0 with the mayor
November 2021
Tue, Nov 23 · City Council
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.
Thu, Nov 18 · City Council
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.
Tue, Nov 16 · City Council
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.
- Certification of 2021 general election results Approved · 6-0 with the mayor
October 2021
Tue, Oct 26 · City Council
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.
- Auburn Meadows (PD-43) Area B: grocery store and concept plan, Geneva Road and 2000 South Approved · 6-1 with the mayor
- Rocky Mountain Power franchise agreement Approved · 7-0 with the mayor
September 2021
Tue, Sep 28 · City Council
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…
- Consent agenda: Heritage Advisory Commission appointment and 2021 Utility Financial Plan Approved · 6-0 with the mayor
- Work session: Farley property water tank Discussed
Tue, Sep 14 · City Council
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.
- Small pediatric neuro physical therapy use in the R7.5 zone Approved · 7-0 with the mayor
- Auburn Meadows (PD-43) Area B: grocery store and commercial uses, Geneva Road and 2000 South Continued · 7-0 with the mayor
August 2021
Tue, Aug 24 · City Council
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…
- Amendment to State Street districts moratorium (exempting certain construction) Approved · 7-0 with the mayor
- Work session: State Street district height, setback and parking standards Discussed
Mon, Aug 9 · City Council
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…
- Moratorium on construction in State Street districts (City Center, Hub, Canyon Crossing, Arts and North Village) Approved · 4-3 with the mayor
July 2021
Tue, Jul 27 · City Council
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.
- North Village District height and parking standards (Orem City Code 22-24-5(F) and (H)) Approved · 6-0 with the mayor
Tue, Jul 13 · City Council
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…
- Rezone 14.7 acres from Highway Services to PD36 at 1430 North Geneva Road Approved · 6-0 with the mayor
- CDBG-CV: $20,000 for Orem Senior Friendship Center plumbing Approved · 6-0 with the mayor
June 2021
Tue, Jun 29 · City Council
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…
- North Village District height and parking standards Continued · 6-1 with the mayor
- Work session: American Rescue Plan Act funding Discussed
Tue, Jun 15 · City Council
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…
- Consent items: 2021 CARE grant amounts Approved · 6-0 with the mayor
- Enterprise fund transfers of $1,072,000 to the general fund Approved · 6-0 with the mayor
May 2021
Tue, May 25 · City Council
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…
- Rezone 0.21 acre from R8 to R7.5 and general plan change from LDR to MDR near 770 West 650 South Approved · 7-0 with the mayor
- Site plan for Swig University Parkway, 76 East University Parkway Approved · 7-0 with the mayor
Tue, May 11 · City Council
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.
April 2021
Tue, Apr 27 · City Council
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.
- Rezone of about 4 acres along 400 West, 1637 to 1753 North, from NVD-Res-B to R8 Approved · 7-0 with the mayor
- Work session: Landlord agreements and utility master plans Discussed
Tue, Apr 13 · City Council
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.
- Rezone of about 4 acres along 400 West, 1637 to 1753 North, from NVD-Res-B to R8 Continued · 7-0 with the mayor
- Shave ice shack land use and rezone of 0.84 acres from R12 to C1 at 1323 East 800 North Approved · 7-0 with the mayor
March 2021
Tue, Mar 23 · City Council
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…
- Fence modification for Sun River Gardens, 312 West 1200 North Approved · 7-0 with the mayor
- Work session: Fiscal year 2022 budget revenues and compensation Discussed
Tue, Mar 9 · City Council
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…
- State Street districts: 75-foot setback in North Village and Arts districts Approved · 6-1 with the mayor
- Work session: University Place community development agreement extension Discussed
February 2021
Tue, Feb 23 · City Council
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.
- State Street districts: setback and stepback rules near homes Continued · 6-1 with the mayor
- Work session: Water tank site status Discussed
Tue, Feb 9 · City Council work session
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…
January 2021
Tue, Jan 26 · City Council
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.
Tue, Jan 12 · City Council
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.
- Rezone 1.96 acres on Carterville Road from R20 to R12 Approved · 7-0 with the mayor
- Ten-million-gallon water storage tank and utility bond (work session) No action
December 2020
Tue, Dec 8 · City Council
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…
- State Street zoning and master planning (work session) Discussed
- Rezone 2.16 acres at 2000 South Geneva Road to C2 (continued) Approved with conditions · 7-0 with the mayor
November 2020
Fri, Nov 13 · City Council
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.
- Targeted residential picketing ordinance (Section 9-2-15) Approved · 7-0 with the mayor
Tue, Nov 10 · City Council
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.
- Rezone 2.16 acres at 2000 South Geneva Road from OS5 to C2 for a gas station and convenience store Continued · 7-0 with the mayor
- HUB District Edge zone along University Parkway Approved · 7-0 with the mayor
October 2020
Tue, Oct 27 · City Council
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.
Tue, Oct 13 · City Council
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…
- Central Corridor Transit Study (work session) Discussed
- CDBG-CV amendment: Geneva Elementary dividers and public services Approved · 5-1 with the mayor
September 2020
Tue, Sep 29 · City Council
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…
- IHC Health Services rezone near Orem hospital, 505 West 400 North (23.75 acres) Approved · 6-1 with the mayor
- Annexation of 1.86 acres at 1526 South 1250 West Approved · 6-0 among council members
Tue, Sep 8 · City Council
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…
Tue, Sep 1 · City Council
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.
- Purchase of former Hillcrest Elementary School property Approved · 6-1 with the mayor
August 2020
Tue, Aug 11 · City Council
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.
- General Plan amendment for the southwest area near Geneva Road and the planned Orem temple Approved · 4-3 with the mayor
- Sunset Heights East-West and Lakeview-Cherry Hill neighborhood plans Approved · 6-0 among council members
July 2020
Tue, Jul 14 · City Council
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…
- Conditional use permit for Smiling Faces Day Care, 410 South Main Street Approved with conditions · 5-2 with the mayor
- Amend fiscal year 2020-21 budget for CARES Act funds, 1% pay adjustment and grants Approved · 7-0 with the mayor
Tue, Jul 7 · City Council
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.
- Appointment of Marc Sanderson as Fire Chief Approved · 7-0 with the mayor
June 2020
Tue, Jun 30 · City Council
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…
- Annexation petition: Cache Park Addition, 1526 South 1250 West Approved · 6-0 among council members
- Neighborhood plans and fraud risk assessment (work session) Discussed
Tue, Jun 16 · City Council
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…
- Allow drive-thru windows in PD-21 zone (1296 West University Parkway) Approved · 6-0 among council members
- Fiscal year 2020-21 budget, fees and tax rates Approved · 6-0 among council members
May 2020
Tue, May 26 · City Council
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…
- Southwest area general plan review (work session) Discussed
- Declaring intent to purchase the Hillcrest Elementary property Approved · 5-1 with the mayor
Tue, May 12 · City Council
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.
- Fence modification at Sunrise Square, 240 North State Street Approved · 5-0 among council members
- Fiscal 2020-21 tentative budget Approved · 5-0 among council members
April 2020
Tue, Apr 28 · City Council
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…
Tue, Apr 14 · City Council
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.
- Orem Utah Temple PD-50 zone at 1465 South Geneva Road Approved · 6-0 among council members
- CDBG projected use of funds, fiscal 2020-21 Discussed
March 2020
Tue, Mar 31 · City Council
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.
- Southwest Orem area: other temple sites (work session) Discussed
- Interlocal agreement with Utah County for election ballot boxes Approved · 5-0 among council members
Tue, Mar 10 · City Council
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…
- Southwest Orem general plan options near the temple site (work session) Discussed
- Conditional use permit for UVU/AT&T monopole at 1261 West 800 South Approved · 5-0 among council members
February 2020
Tue, Feb 25 · City Council
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.
- Stewart Retail Addition site plan, 21 West University Parkway Approved · 5-0 among council members
- Fiscal year 2020 budget amendments Approved · 5-0 among council members
Tue, Feb 11 · City Council
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…
January 2020
Tue, Jan 28 · City Council
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.
- Rezone 0.28 acres at 166 North 400 West from R7.5 to R6.5 Approved · 5-1 among council members
- Southwest area planning near the planned LDS temple (work session) Discussed
Tue, Jan 14 · City Council
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.
- Cannabis production and medical cannabis pharmacy zoning ordinance Approved · 5-1 among council members