Provo council approves City Engineer and police chief appointments and sale of land at 1000 West Center Street
November 30, 2021, 5:30 p.m. · 351 W Center Street, Provo; also streamed on YouTube (youtube.com/provocitycouncil)
With two members excused, the council approved 5-0 the appointments of the City Engineer and Chief of Police, a telecommunications franchise, electric rate changes and the sale of property at about 1000 West Center Street to Evkell, LLC. The nighttime sign brightness and ADU ordinances were continued.
From the agenda and city or news reports of the results; minutes not yet posted. Updated October 14, 2026.
In brief
8 items came up for a decision or discussion: 6 approved and 2 continued.
2 items here are tracked in the city's development tracker.
This write-up links 3 source documents.
5 members were present and 2 absent (Council Member David Harding, Council Member David Shipley).
The previous City Council meeting was on November 16, 2021: Provo council accepts Neighborhood Program committee recommendations 6-1
The next one was on November 30, 2021: Provo council backs looking into a UVX bus station on 900 East
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| Consent to appointment of City Engineer | Approved · 5-0 |
| Consent to appointment of Chief of Police | Approved · 5-0 |
| Teleport Communications America franchise | Approved · 5-0 |
| Electric rates: optional time-of-use and shared solar | Approved · 5-0 |
| Redevelopment Agency: sale of property at about 1000 West Center Street to Evkell, LLC | Approved · 5-0 |
| City sale of property at about 1000 West Center Street to Evkell, LLC | Approved · 5-0 |
| Nighttime brightness standards for signs, Chapter 6.06 | Continued |
| ADUs in A1, RA and R1 zones | Continued |
Agenda, item by item
Item 1 · Appointment
Consent to appointment of City Engineer
Approved · 5-0
The council consented to the mayor's appointment.
Item 2 · Appointment
Consent to appointment of Chief of Police
Approved · 5-0
The council consented to the mayor's appointment.
Item 3 · Contract
Teleport Communications America franchise
Approved · 5-0
Ordinance granting Teleport Communications America, LLC a nonexclusive franchise to operate a telecommunications network in Provo.
Item 4 · Taxes and fees
Electric rates: optional time-of-use and shared solar
Approved · 5-0
Ordinance amending the city rate schedule to set electric service rates for distribution-voltage pilot optional time-of-use and shared solar.
Item 5 · Development
Redevelopment Agency: sale of property at about 1000 West Center Street to Evkell, LLC
Approved · 5-0
The Redevelopment Agency of Provo approved a real estate purchase contract with Evkell, LLC for the sale of property for a commercial development. The Summary does not state the price.
- Land dealAmount not given to Evkell, LLC
Item 6 · Development
City sale of property at about 1000 West Center Street to Evkell, LLC
Approved · 5-0
The council, acting for the city, approved a matching real estate purchase contract with Evkell, LLC for the same property.
- Land dealAmount not given to Evkell, LLC
Item 7 · City code
Nighttime brightness standards for signs, Chapter 6.06
Continued
Ordinance amending city code Chapter 6.06 to establish nighttime brightness standards and zones was continued.
Item 8 · City code
ADUs in A1, RA and R1 zones
Continued
Ordinance allowing accessory dwelling units in the A1, RA and R1 zones and refining development standards (PLOTA20210345) was continued.