Provo council directs staff to prepare Provo-specific water conservation options, 6-1
March 14, 2023, 11:00 a.m. · 445 W. Center Street, Provo (hybrid; streamed on YouTube)
The council voted 6-1 to have staff return by the end of April with options for a Provo-specific water management plan. It also heard presentations on detached ADU impact fees, west side FEMA maps and FY2024 budgets, and held a closed meeting.
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 discussed, 1 approved, and 1 no action.
1 vote was not unanimous: Water management and conservation policies (6-1).
1 item here is tracked in the city's development tracker.
This write-up links 3 source documents.
The previous City Council work session meeting was on March 14, 2023: Provo council approves $36.75 million water revenue bonds and rezone for 11.71 acres on Edgewood Drive
The next one was on March 28, 2023: Provo council approves fireworks rules, fire plan review fees, HOME-ARP plan and Edgewood Drive street vacation
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| Water management and conservation policies | Approved · 6-1 |
| Zone change for 11.71 acres at 5515 N. Edgewood Dr. and development agreement | Discussed |
| Impact fees for detached accessory dwelling units | Discussed |
| Revised west side FEMA maps | Discussed |
| FY2024 budget: Public Works | Discussed |
| FY2024 budget: IS and Cybersecurity | Discussed |
| Five-year CIP report and revenue update | Discussed |
| Closed meeting | No action |
Agenda, item by item
Item 1 · Other
Water management and conservation policies
Approved · 6-1
The council approved a motion directing staff to prepare a presentation by the end of April on options for a Provo-specific water management plan. The plan is to include a review of the city's landscaping standards and code and address financial implications for the city.
Item 2 · Zoning
Zone change for 11.71 acres at 5515 N. Edgewood Dr. and development agreement
Discussed
Presentation of a rezone from MDR and A1 to PO with a development agreement, in the Riverbottoms Neighborhood. Already scheduled for that evening's council meeting.
Item 3 · Taxes and fees
Impact fees for detached accessory dwelling units
Discussed
Discussion of impact fees for detached ADUs. Presentation only; the item will return to a future council meeting.
Item 4 · Roads and utilities
Revised west side FEMA maps
Discussed
Discussion of revised west side FEMA flood maps; presentation only.
Item 5 · Budget
FY2024 budget: Public Works
Discussed
Budget presentation for Public Works.
Item 6 · Budget
FY2024 budget: IS and Cybersecurity
Discussed
Budget presentation for Information Systems and Cybersecurity.
Item 7 · Budget
Five-year CIP report and revenue update
Discussed
Presentation reviewing the five-year capital improvement plan report and a revenue update.
Other
Closed meeting
No action
The Summary of Action says a closed meeting was held; no action is recorded.