Provo council work session: alternate-fuel vehicle policy adopted, alcohol outlet density study ordered
April 14, 2020, 12:30 p.m. · Electronic meeting
In a work meeting the council adopted 7-0 a policy statement asking the administration to pursue alternate-fuel vehicles for the city fleet. It voted 4-3 to have the Alcohol Licensing Committee study alcohol outlet density. Provo Power's five-year plan and public infrastructure districts were presentations only.
From the agenda and city or news reports of the results; minutes not yet posted. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| Alternate-fuel vehicles policy statement | Approved · 7-0 |
| Alcohol outlet density review | Approved · 4-3 |
| Council budget priorities for fiscal year 2020-21 | Discussed |
Agenda, item by item
Item 1 · Presentation
Provo Power five-year strategic plan
Discussed
Provo Power presented its five-year strategic plan and action plans. The Summary of Action records the item as presentation only.
Item 2 · Presentation
Public Infrastructure Districts policy
Discussed
A presentation covered adopting policies that would allow the use and establishment of Public Infrastructure Districts. No action was taken.
Item 3-5 · Presentation
Critical Hillside Overlay and Transportation Master Plan previews
Discussed
Presentations on the Critical Hillside Overlay text (PLOTA20200077), its application to East Bench properties (PLRZ20200078) and the Transportation Master Plan amendment (PLGPA20200038). All three were already on that evening's council agenda.
Item 6 · Other
Alternate-fuel vehicles policy statement
Approved · 7-0
The council adopted a policy statement asking the administration to pursue alternate-fuel vehicles where possible when buying new vehicles for the city fleet.
Item 7 · City code
Alcohol outlet density review
Approved · 4-3
Regarding the beer ordinances, the council instructed the Alcohol Licensing Committee to explore regulation of alcohol outlet density and return with a recommendation. Councilors David Shipley, Shannon Ellsworth and Travis Hoban voted no.
Item 8 · Budget
Council budget priorities for fiscal year 2020-21
Discussed
The council discussed its budget priorities. No action was recorded.