Orem Community Park water tank

Every hearing and vote

1. February 9, 2021 · City Council work session

   Water infrastructure update and Orem Community Park water tank

   Discussed

   Public Works staff reviewed the culinary water master plan, the need for future tanks, bonding, possible tank locations and construction and maintenance costs, and said two neighborhood meetings were planned. Members discussed when to engage the public, the pros and cons of each site, effects on water rates and safety of children walking to school during construction. The City Manager said the state has flagged the need as a deficiency and noted an agreement with federal land funds requiring the park remain open space.

2. February 23, 2021 · City Council

   Work session: Water tank site status

   Discussed

   Public Works reported on a February 18 neighborhood meeting about possible tank sites. The mayor said Alpine School District would not allow the two ballfields west of Orem Elementary to be used, so that option is gone. Staff described continuing talks with the owners of two privately owned properties, one of them possibly needing a price increase and appraisals, and another under contract whose owner is willing to consider extensions. Members discussed accommodating Mountain View High School baseball fields. The City Manager said the city must work with the school district first. The council unanimously agreed to take one privately owned property off the table.

   • Option removed: school district ballfields (not allowed by district)
   • Option removed by unanimous council agreement: one private property proposal

3. March 23, 2021 · City Council

   Work session: State legislative update and City Manager items

   Discussed

   The city attorney reviewed bills affecting Orem including HB433 (infrastructure funding), HB128 (local accumulated fund balances) and HB162 (peace officer training), and bills that did not pass. The City Manager reported a fuel line leak near the Public Safety Building being cleaned up, sales tax down 2 percent in the latest figures, water tank site evaluations continuing with a pump station and well that may no longer require buying a house under earnest money, plans for a well #11 on city-owned land east of Wiggy Wash along 1600 North, and the opening of the Fitness Center and Library Hall. Members discussed COVID mask rules as the county moved to the moderate level.

4. April 13, 2021 · City Council

   Work session: City Manager items on water tank, theater funding and other matters

   Discussed

   The City Manager said the city is proceeding with one private property as the water tank location, recruitment of a Recreation Director continues, and the city has requested funds for West Union Canal improvements. City and Hale Center Theater representatives asked the Utah County Tourism Tax Advisory Board for $3 million toward a new theater at University Place; the board was willing to recommend $1.5 million to the County Council.

5. April 27, 2021 · City Council

   Work session: City Manager items

   Discussed

   The City Manager said the utility bond closed that day, the water tank agreement is being finalized, and a new Recreation Director has accepted an offer and starts May 17.

6. May 25, 2021 · City Council

   Work session: City Manager items on water tank site and state road funding

   Discussed

   The City Manager said the city signed an agreement for the water tank, well and pump house site with a first right of refusal on additional property, and that the State Transportation Commission formalized $20 million for Geneva Road and $35 million for 1600 North.

7. June 29, 2021 · City Council

   Work session: Holiday fireworks, water tank property and fraud risk

   Discussed

   The fire chief said the department does not recommend a citywide fireworks ban because only a few areas, such as the east bench, Vineyard and Lindon, are major fire hazards, and extra patrols and crews will be ready. The City Manager showed examples of garden-style uses for the water tank property, and the council said it was in agreement on the project. The finance director handed out a fraud risk questionnaire, prompting discussion of a possible fraud hotline.