Orem council hears cybersecurity and park boundary updates; Lambson absent
September 17, 2024, 3:45 p.m. · Orem City Center, 56 North State Street
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.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Orem's mayor is a voting member of the seven-member council. The minutes count the six council members in each tally and record the mayor's vote beside it, so a council vote of 6-0 with the mayor voting yes is 7-0 with the mayor.
In brief
5 items came up for a decision or discussion: 3 discussed and 2 approved.
This write-up links 3 source documents and the meeting video.
6 members were present and 1 absent (Council Member Jeff Lambson).
Residents raised accessory dwelling unit rules and cybersecurity costs.
The previous City Council meeting was on August 27, 2024: Orem council sends Canyon Park housing rezone back to planning commission, approves 1230 West 2000 South commercial rezone
The next one was on October 8, 2024: Orem council creates Orem Events Advisory Commission
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| City events advisory commission | Discussed |
| Westmore Park and Westmore Elementary boundary line | Discussed |
| Privacy and cybersecurity framework | Discussed |
| Constitution Week proclamation | Approved · 6-0 with the mayor |
| Consent items, including reappointment of Jim Michaelis to the Public Works Advisory Commission | Approved · 6-0 with the mayor |
Agenda, item by item
Item Work session · City code
City events advisory commission
Discussed
Library and Recreation Director Bryce Merrill presented converting the Oremfest Advisory Commission into an Orem Events Advisory Commission with a wider scope across city events.
Item Work session · Other
Westmore Park and Westmore Elementary boundary line
Discussed
Assistant City Manager Ryan Clark said recorded descriptions overlap, and a new state law requires schools to secure their grounds. The city and Alpine School District would agree on a boundary line, with a district fence that would not block park access; some sprinkler heads must be moved.
Item Work session · Other
Privacy and cybersecurity framework
Discussed
Division Manager Stephen Cannon said Orem has no officially adopted cybersecurity framework; adopting one under state law HB 80 offers some liability protection, and HB 491 requires a written privacy program. The city has a privacy statement and a vendor contract addendum and is drafting a written program; costs are in this year's budget and could grow.
Other
Constitution Week proclamation
Approved · 6-0 with the mayor
The council accepted a proclamation for Sept. 17-23 as Constitution Week.
Presentation
Library Advisory Commission report and summer reading wrap-up
Discussed
The library reported over 700,000 items and 1.7 million checkouts, and the summer reading program logged 3,807,534 minutes read with over 7,000 attendees at 75 programs.
Presentation
Transportation Advisory Commission report
Tabled · 6-0 with the mayor
The council tabled the report.
Presentation
Employee giving and Day of Caring
Discussed
Staff reported 141 employees donated $29,343.33 in the giving campaign.
Item Consent · Appointment
Consent items, including reappointment of Jim Michaelis to the Public Works Advisory Commission
Approved · 6-0 with the mayor
Consent items were approved.
What residents said
Accessory dwelling unit rulesCybersecurity costs
Jon Duffi asked the council to allow detached accessory dwelling units, which the code now requires to share a wall.