Provo council work meeting covers open-meetings training, housing presentations and Google Fiber franchise
January 5, 2021, 12:00 p.m. · Electronic meeting
The council's Jan. 5, 2021 work meeting was devoted to presentations: training on the Open and Public Meetings Act and GRAMA, housing affordability and the General Plan Housing Element, 2021 legislative housing proposals, and an amended Google Fiber franchise agreement. No votes were recorded other than approval of minutes, and a closed meeting was held.
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 |
|---|---|
| Elected Officials Compensation Commission | Discussed |
| Amended franchise agreement with Google Fiber | Discussed |
Agenda, item by item
Item 1 · Presentation
Open and Public Meetings Act and GRAMA training
Discussed
The council received training on the Open and Public Meetings Act and on Government Records Access and Management Act requests.
Item 2 · Other
Elected Officials Compensation Commission
Discussed
The council discussed the Elected Officials Compensation Commission.
Item 3 · Presentation
Provo Housing Authority presentation
Discussed
The Provo Housing Authority gave a presentation.
Item 4 · Presentation
Kem Gardner Policy Institute on housing affordability
Discussed
The Kem Gardner Policy Institute presented on housing affordability.
Item 5 · Presentation
Housing Element of the General Plan
Discussed
The Community and Neighborhood Services Department presented on the Housing Element of the General Plan.
Item 6 · Presentation
Proposed 2021 housing legislation
Discussed
The Utah League of Cities and Towns presented on proposed housing legislation for the 2021 Legislative Session.
Item 7 · Contract
Amended franchise agreement with Google Fiber
Discussed
The Mayor's update included a presentation on an amended franchise agreement between Provo City and Google Fiber. Presentation only.
- Item: 21-008