Provo City Council
Who serves, and the Provo City Council meetings and work sessions written up since 2020: what was on the agenda, what the council decided, and links to the official minutes, agenda and video for each. Newest first by default; choose oldest first to follow events over time.
Council members
Next meeting: None posted. Check the city's notices.
At a glance
Provo has 321 meetings written up, from January 7, 2020 to October 20, 2026: 162 City Council work session and 159 City Council.
By year: 2026 (39), 2025 (47), 2024 (47), 2023 (42), 2022 (49), 2021 (48), and 2020 (49).
Those meetings recorded 1106 counted votes; 176 were not unanimous.
Topics residents raised most often: water rates (3 meetings), outdoor lighting (2 meetings), amplified sound and event hours at vesper amphitheater (1 meeting), parking design (1 meeting), and hoa-owned water systems (1 meeting).
- Meetings
- 324
- From approved minutes
- 3
- Work sessions
- 164
- Canceled
- 2
How minutes work. Minutes are the official record of a meeting. The council approves them at a later meeting, so the newest meetings have only an agenda, or draft minutes, until then. Meetings marked Approved minutes are written from that approved record. Ones marked Agenda only describe what was scheduled; we add the results once the minutes are posted.
2026
October 2026
Tue, Oct 20 · City Council · 5:30 p.m.
Provo council approves Towne Centre mall rezone to transit-oriented zoning, 5-1
The Provo Municipal Council passed three measures for the Provo Towne Centre site on Oct. 20, each 5-1: a General Plan map change from commercial to transit oriented development, citywide amendments to the Interim Transit Oriented Development (ITOD) zone, and a rezone of the mall site to ITOD. Councilmember Bogdin opposed each, and Councilmember Christensen was excused. The council also passed 5-1 an ordinance prohibiting use of property declared unfit or unsafe, and 6-0 an appropriation of up to $50,000 for a Traffic Electronics Specialist position. A rezone at 910 N 900 E was continued. Results are from the city's Summary of Action, not minutes.
Tue, Oct 20 · City Council work session · 1:30 p.m.
Work meeting scheduled on fraud risk assessment, rental license rules, mall zoning agreement and downtown alcohol retailing
The Oct. 20 work meeting agenda lists approval of the Oct. 1 joint meeting and Oct. 6 work meeting minutes, a presentation on the annual fraud risk assessment, an ordinance amending rental dwelling license application requirements, a discussion of the Provo Towne Centre Mall zoning change and development agreement, and a presentation on alcohol retailing downtown, followed by a possible closed meeting. These are scheduled items; no results are recorded.
Tue, Oct 6 · City Council · 5:30 p.m.
Council rejects 985 W 300 S rezone and approves Springville Rising agreement; Epic Sports Park and Lakeview CRA items continued
The council passed an ordinance on access standards for new development and an interlocal agreement with Springville over the Springville Rising development, both 6-0, and rejected a rezone at 985 W 300 S by 5-1. The Epic Sports Park participation agreement and Lakeview Parkway reinvestment agreements were continued in the work meeting. Council Member Travis Hoban was excused. Results come from the city's Summary of Action.
Tue, Oct 6 · City Council work session · 12:45 p.m.
Council continues Epic Sports Park agreements 6-0 and sends toy bow-and-arrow rule to staff in work meeting, draft minutes show
Draft minutes submitted for council approval on Oct. 20 show the council voted 6-0, with Council Member Travis Hoban excused, to continue the Epic Sports Park commercial development items from that evening's meeting after City Attorney Brian Jones said not all seven agreements had been fully reviewed and a land noticing issue had been found. It also voted 6-0 to have staff draft a code amendment allowing toy bows and arrows in parks. The council discussed the Provo Towne Centre Mall redevelopment, a Center Street redesign, alcohol retailing downtown and a Traffic Electronics Specialist position without taking action on them. These minutes are a draft and have not yet been approved.
Thu, Oct 1 · City Council · 12:00 p.m.
Provo council and school board discuss e-bike safety, the new Dixon Elementary and tax-increase notice at joint meeting
At a joint meeting on Oct. 1, the Provo council and Provo City School Board heard crash data near two elementary schools, an update on e-bike rules, plans for a new Dixon Elementary and the future of Timpanogos Elementary, tax-increase notice rules, district reading and math results, and city estimates of property tax from four large developments. No votes were taken. Four councilors, including the vice-chair, were excused.
September 2026
Tue, Sep 22 · City Council · 5:30 p.m.
Council approves two rezones, FY2026 budget carryovers and year-round holiday lighting, all 6-0
The council approved a Riverbottoms rezone, the Lakeview Fields rezone on Geneva Road, carryover of unspent fiscal 2026 budget items and an amended lighting-exemptions ordinance allowing year-round holiday lighting. Every vote was 6-0 with Council Member Craig Christensen excused. Results come from the city's Summary of Action.
Tue, Sep 22 · City Council work session · 1:30 p.m.
Provo council votes 4-2 to drop the average-unit-size rule for downtown housing in work meeting
At its Sept. 22 work meeting the Provo council voted 4-2 to remove the 800-square-foot average dwelling unit requirement in downtown zones while keeping the 500-square-foot minimum; Chair MacKay and Councilor Bogdin opposed and Vice-Chair Christensen was excused. Staff presented sales tax distribution (about 39 percent of Provo's roughly $30 million in fiscal 2026 sales tax came from sales in Provo and 61 percent from the population share), the annual carryover of unspent budget items, a rezone on Geneva Road for Lakeview Fields, a Riverbottoms rezone, a condemned-building ordinance and Provo River Design Corridor changes. The council closed the meeting 5-0 to discuss an individual's character and competency and security deployment.
Tue, Sep 8 · City Council · 5:30 p.m.
Council appropriates $330,000 for Fort Utah Park and rejects two rezones; Title 14 rewrite continued
The council approved board appointments, a grant application for the Epic Regional Sports Park and a $330,000 appropriation for Fort Utah Park improvements, each 7-0. Two rezones, on Geneva Road and Canyon Road, failed 7-0, and two code items, including a repeal and replacement of Title 14, were continued. Results come from the city's Summary of Action.
Tue, Sep 8 · City Council work session · 2:30 p.m.
Provo council weighs Epic Sports Park grant, $330,000 Fort Utah Park appropriation and zoning rewrite in work meeting
At its Sept. 8 work meeting the Provo council reviewed a resolution supporting an $8,000,000 federal-match Outdoor Recreation Legacy grant application for Epic Regional Sports Park, a $330,000 appropriation for Fort Utah Park, outdoor lighting exemptions, two rezones and the repeal and replacement of Title 14. No votes were taken on the business items. The council closed the meeting 7-0 to discuss security, litigation and an individual's competence. The minutes were approved by unanimous consent on Sept. 22.
August 2026
Tue, Aug 25 · City Council · 5:30 p.m.
Council passes outdoor lighting standards 6-0
The council approved an ordinance on outdoor lighting standards 6-0, with Council Member Craig Christensen excused. The meeting also included an Employee of the Month ceremony for the library. Results come from the city's Summary of Action.
Tue, Aug 25 · City Council work session · 1:00 p.m.
Council amends lighting and Vesper Amphitheater agreement terms in work session, including 11 p.m. event curfew on 6-1 vote
In a work meeting the council amended proposed outdoor lighting rules to allow holiday lighting year-round with a 10 p.m. curfew. It also voted on several changes to the Vesper Amphitheater development agreement, including an 11 p.m. event end time with five exemptions a year, which passed 6-1. Results come from the city's Summary of Action.
Tue, Aug 11 · City Council · 5:30 p.m.
Provo council ties Sierra Vista Way approvals to a Springville agreement and rezones Lakeview Fields
The council approved a general plan change and rezone at 3657 S Sierra Vista Way tied to an interlocal agreement with Springville, approved that agreement 6-0 with conditions, and rezoned 1804 N Geneva Road for Lakeview Fields 4-0. It approved a parking-reduction ordinance 6-1 and continued the Lakeview Parkway agreements and a 313 E 200 N rezone.
Tue, Aug 11 · City Council work session · 11:30 a.m.
Council asks for standard process on HOA water-system requests, 5-1; lighting rules return in two weeks
The council discussed a Taylor Terrace homeowners association request for city acceptance of its private water system and voted 5-1 to direct staff toward a standard process for HOA-city infrastructure collaboration. It also continued outdoor lighting standards to a work meeting in two weeks and previewed several items for that night's council meeting. Results come from the city's Summary of Action.
July 2026
Wed, Jul 22 · City Council work session · 6:00 p.m.
Provo council goes into closed meeting, 7-0
The July 22 evening work meeting consisted of a vote to close the meeting, which passed 7-0. The Summary of Action records no other business.
Tue, Jul 14 · City Council · 5:30 p.m.
Provo council votes 6-0 to vacate part of 1600 West and ratify Level II fire restrictions; rezones continued
At its July 14 meeting, also sitting as the Redevelopment Agency governing board, the Provo council voted 6-0, with Councilor Garrett excused, to vacate a 20-foot strip of 1600 West and deed it back to adjoining owners, to accept the 2025 wastewater planning survey, and to ratify Level II fire restrictions in the city watershed. It pinned badges on new firefighters and continued the Tuscanel Townhomes and other rezones, a general plan amendment and rezone for about 100.7 acres at 6622 N Hwy 189, and two interlocal agreements with the RDA. One resident urged the council to respond to concerns of local content creators.
Tue, Jul 14 · City Council work session · 1:00 p.m.
Provo council backs regional transportation plan 6-1 and advances parking-reduction change 6-1 in work meeting
At its July 14 work meeting the Provo council voted 6-1, with Councilor Whitlock opposed, to express support for the current master transportation plan and the projects it shares with the Mountainland Association of Governments. It voted 6-1, with Councilor Whipple opposed, to advance an amendment removing the Planning Commission's authority to approve parking reductions to a night meeting. It also heard an Intermountain Health update, a $260,000 HOME-ARP reallocation, a $16,520.49 storm drain agreement with Orem, a residency requirement for boards and commissions, a tow truck parking proposal it chose not to advance, and external accessory dwelling unit rules.
June 2026
Tue, Jun 23 · City Council · 5:30 p.m.
Provo council adopts $316.1 million FY27 budget and approves Canyon Road rezone, 7-0
The council adopted a $316,081,674 city budget for FY27 and rezoned 5450 N Canyon Road, both 7-0. It also approved appointments, the WUI map, two utility master plans, a Redevelopment Agency budget of $2,086,500 and a Stormwater Service District budget of $7,291,034. A parking standards ordinance was continued.
Tue, Jun 23 · City Council work session · 1:00 p.m.
Provo council backs paying Tier II public safety retirement contributions, 7-0
The council voted 7-0 to support picking up required Utah Retirement Systems contributions for Tier II police officers and firefighters. The rest of the agenda was presentations, including an urban deer control plan, utility master plans and a Growing Water Smart workshop action plan.
Wed, Jun 17 · City Council · 5:30 p.m.
Provo council approves FY27 property tax rates, 7-0
The council's only action item was a resolution setting property tax rates for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026. It passed 7-0.
Tue, Jun 9 · City Council · 5:30 p.m.
Provo council rezones land on Canyon Road for Arbors on the Avenue, 7-0, and continues a larger Canyon Road rezone
The council voted 7-0 to place 5.079 acres near Epic Sports Park on the surplus list, rezone 5568 N Canyon Road to the Arbors on the Avenue zone, update floodplain rules, and adopt a Lakeview Parkway redevelopment project area budget. The property tax rate vote and a rezone for 75 lots and 50 townhomes near 5450 N Canyon Road were continued.
Tue, Jun 9 · City Council work session · 11:30 a.m.
Provo council votes 7-0 for a 6% water rate increase and 4-3 to shift RAP tax arts funding
The council voted 7-0 to adopt a 6% water rate increase in the FY27 budget and 4-3 to move $10,000 of RAP tax money from the library to arts grants. It also heard presentations on condominium liability, accessory dwelling units, the Lakeview Crossing term sheet and a Lakeview Walmart incentive.
May 2026
Tue, May 26 · City Council · 5:30 p.m.
Provo council approves four sales-tax incentive payments and bans virtual currency kiosks, 5-2
The council approved four sales tax increment payments to shopping centers, all 7-0, and a code change allowing caretaker dwellings in the general commercial zone. It banned virtual currency kiosks in the city on a 5-2 vote, with Council Members Hoban and Bogdin opposed.
Tue, May 26 · City Council work session · 1:00 p.m.
Provo council backs continued work on a voluntary stretch energy code
In a work meeting the council voted 7-0 to support continuing to develop a voluntary stretch energy code policy. It also heard about the city's water system and proposed rate increases, external accessory dwelling units, a surplus parcel near Epic Sports Park and a Lakeview Parkway redevelopment budget, with follow-ups scheduled for June 9.
Tue, May 12 · City Council · 5:30 p.m.
Provo council tentatively adopts FY2027 budgets; caretaker dwelling code change continued
The council tentatively adopted the FY2027 budgets for the city, the Stormwater Service District and the Redevelopment Agency, each 6-0 with Council Member Travis Hoban excused. It also amended the audit committee charters, appointed public members to a standing committee, and took no action on a caretaker dwelling text amendment.
Tue, May 12 · City Council work session · 3:30 p.m.
Provo council hears four sales-tax incentive payments and a children's mental health briefing
The council's work meeting was presentations only, covering children's mental health services in Utah County and four contractual sales tax increment payments to shopping centers that will return for votes at a night meeting. The council then closed the meeting 5-0 to discuss a possible sale of city property; Councilors Whitlock and Hoban were excused for that vote.
Tue, May 5 · City Council · 5:30 p.m.
Provo council receives tentative FY2027 budgets for city, redevelopment agency and stormwater district
The council received presentations of the tentative budgets for Provo City, the Redevelopment Agency and the Stormwater Service District for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026. No votes were taken.
April 2026
Tue, Apr 28 · City Council · 5:30 p.m.
Provo council approves data center power and cooling rules 5-1, confirms two department directors
The council passed an ordinance amending power generation, evaporative cooling and environmental reporting requirements for data centers on a 5-1 vote. It consented to the mayor's appointments of energy services and parks and recreation directors and appropriated $75,000 for an economic development study. Council Member Craig Christensen was excused.
Tue, Apr 28 · City Council work session · 1:00 p.m.
Provo council advances Slate Canyon conservation easement and moves virtual currency kiosk ban to a final vote
The council voted 7-0 to move forward with a conservation easement process for Slate Canyon and voted 4-2 to bring an ordinance prohibiting virtual currency kiosks to a night meeting for a final vote. Council Member Craig Christensen was excused from the second vote and the closed meeting vote.
Tue, Apr 14 · City Council · 5:30 p.m.
Provo council funds three firefighters; Provo Towne Centre applications continued
The council approved a $96,547 appropriation for three new firefighters 7-0. It continued three Provo Towne Centre applications (an ITOD text amendment from PEG Development and a general plan amendment and rezone from Brixton Capital) to a future night meeting.
Tue, Apr 14 · City Council work session · 12:00 p.m.
Provo council work session: FY2027 budget, RAP tax and property tax presentations
The council heard FY2027 budget presentations for the airport, power, library and parks and recreation, plus presentations on the RAP tax, debts and revenues, property tax and the 2026 HOME Consortium action plan. A $75,000 economic development study appropriation was previewed.
March 2026
Tue, Mar 24 · City Council · 5:30 p.m.
Provo council passes truck anti-idling rules, rental license fine requirement and leave rule for planning commissioners running for office
The council unanimously passed three ordinances: a leave of absence for planning commissioners running for public office, anti-idling restrictions for certain commercial trucks, and a requirement to pay civil fines before renewing a rental dwelling license. It also received a $1 million contribution toward the new drinking water treatment plant.
Tue, Mar 24 · City Council work session · 1:00 p.m.
Provo council work session: Provo Towne Centre redevelopment presented, budgets reviewed
The council heard a presentation on redeveloping the Provo Towne Centre site into a mixed-use, transit-oriented district and FY2027 budget presentations. It also previewed a $96,547 appropriation for three new firefighters and a surplus property resolution. Council Member Travis Hoban was excused from the closed meeting vote.
Tue, Mar 10 · City Council · 5:30 p.m.
Provo council removes 24-foot road options from development standards and rejects data center overlay rezone
The council adopted 2026 development standards, removed 24-foot road options from the general standards by a 4-3 vote, and the resulting resolution passed 5-2. A rezone to add a data center overlay at 1507 S 180 E failed. Council Member Craig Christensen was excused.
Tue, Mar 10 · City Council work session · 11:00 a.m.
Provo council work session: budget presentations, Flock license plate readers, two ordinances set for March 24
The council heard presentations on Flock Safety license plate readers, several FY2027 department budgets and the capital improvement plan. It voted to hear the anti-idling and rental license fine ordinances at the March 24 night meeting. Council Members Hoban and Christensen were excused from the closed meeting vote.
February 2026
Tue, Feb 10 · City Council · 5:30 p.m.
Provo council approves $20 million airport bond and Lakeview Parkway reinvestment area; Carterville rezone fails on 3-3 tie
The council approved transportation sales tax revenue bonds of up to $20 million for the airport terminal expansion and adopted the Lakeview Parkway Community Reinvestment Area plan. It approved a Lakewood rezone after changing the commercial designation from CG to SC1, and a 39-acre Carterville rezone failed on a 3-3 vote. Council Member Travis Hoban was excused.
Tue, Feb 10 · City Council work session · 3:30 p.m.
Provo council work session: Carterville rezone previewed, motion to remove car washes from SC1 zone passes 7-0
In a work meeting the council heard a preview of the Carterville rezone and a city-wide economic development study. It voted 7-0 to ask staff to remove car washes as a permitted use in the SC1 zone as part of the zoning rewrite.
January 2026
Tue, Jan 27 · City Council · 5:30 p.m.
Provo council continues 2026 development standards 4-3 to add an exception for 24-foot roads in infill
The council passed code changes on the duty to keep a proper lookout and the offense of battery, and an interlocal agreement with Utah County for State Street trail improvements, all 7-0. It continued the 2026 development standards ordinance 4-3, asking staff to add an exception allowing 24-foot roads for redevelopment or infill.
Tue, Jan 27 · City Council work session · 2:30 p.m.
Provo council starts two-month trial of new work meeting format and approves FY27 priorities
Members voted 7-0 to start a two-month trial of a new work meeting presentation format, approved FY27 budget priorities as discussed and canceled the Feb. 3 budget priorities meeting.
Tue, Jan 13 · City Council · 5:30 p.m.
Provo council elects MacKay chair for 2026, approves public safety pay raises and two rezones
The council elected Council Member Katrice MacKay chair and Council Member Craig Christensen vice-chair, both 7-0. It also passed $234,611 in public safety pay adjustments, rezones at 258 W 200 N and 1149 N 850 W, a sensitive lands code change and an updated water conservation plan, all 7-0. Two items were continued.
Tue, Jan 13 · City Council work session · 12:00 p.m.
Provo council moves ahead on rule for planning commissioners who run for office
Members voted 6-0, with Council Member Travis Hoban excused, to move forward with a code change requiring planning commissioners running for public office to take a leave of absence. They also heard presentations on FrontRunner 2X and previewed rezones and code changes for the evening meeting.