Travis Hoban elected Provo council chair; council passes Utah Lake protection resolution 7-0
January 4, 2022, 6:00 p.m. · 351 W. Center Street, Provo (hybrid; also streamed on YouTube)
The council elected Travis Hoban chair and George Handley vice-chair, both 7-0, and approved a revised resolution supporting environmental protections for Utah Lake 7-0. The Redevelopment Agency elected Shannon Ellsworth chair and Rachel Whipple vice-chair. A landmark nomination and the private streets ordinance were continued.
From the agenda and city or news reports of the results; minutes not yet posted. Updated October 14, 2026.
In brief
5 items came up for a decision or discussion: 3 approved and 2 continued.
1 item here is tracked in the city's development tracker.
This write-up links 3 source documents.
The previous City Council meeting was on December 14, 2021: Provo council directs a draft Utah Lake resolution and thanks TMAC for Center Street framework
The next one was on January 4, 2022: Provo council work meeting covers open-meetings training, redistricting and Parkway Village payment
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| Election of council chair and vice-chair for 2022 | Approved · 7-0 |
| Resolution supporting environmental protections for Utah Lake | Approved · 7-0 |
| Landmarks Register nomination, 1115 East 640 South | Continued |
| Private streets and utilities ordinance | Continued |
| Redevelopment Agency chair and vice-chair | Approved · 7-0 |
Agenda, item by item
Item 1-2 · Appointment
Election of council chair and vice-chair for 2022
Approved · 7-0
Travis Hoban was nominated and approved as chair, and George Handley as vice-chair, each 7-0. A resolution acknowledging the elections was approved 7-0.
Item 3 · Other
Resolution supporting environmental protections for Utah Lake
Approved · 7-0
The resolution was revised several times during the meeting. The council voted to update the implied motion to refer to a new exhibit, and the resolution was then approved.
Item 4 · Other
Landmarks Register nomination, 1115 East 640 South
Continued
A resolution adding a home at this address to the Provo Landmarks Register was continued.
Item 5 · City code
Private streets and utilities ordinance
Continued
Continued.
Item 6-7 · Appointment
Redevelopment Agency chair and vice-chair
Approved · 7-0
Shannon Ellsworth was approved as RDA chair and Rachel Whipple as vice-chair, each 7-0, and a resolution acknowledging the appointments passed 7-0.