Provo council signals support for River District boundary change and asks for more water-rate data
August 1, 2023, 1:00 p.m. · 445 W. Center Street, Provo, or online (YouTube)
At the August 1, 2023 work meeting the council held a straw vote 5-0 in general support of a River District boundary change, subject to a river trail easement and legal process, and asked for more data on tiered water rates. Council Members Hoban and Whipple were excused.
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 |
|---|---|
| Tiered water rates | Approved · 5-0 |
| Water conservation funds | Approved · 5-0 |
| River District project and boundary line adjustments | Approved · 5-0 |
| Meeting halls for rent in the Agricultural zone (PLOTA20230082) | Discussed |
| Zoning code | Approved · 7-0 |
| Unreinforced masonry buildings | Approved · 7-0 |
| Quarterly report, third quarter of fiscal 2023 | Discussed |
Agenda, item by item
Item 1 · Taxes and fees
Tiered water rates
Approved · 5-0
Council Member David Shipley moved to continue the conversation and asked staff to prepare more data, such as per capita use and any negative effects. Council Member Shannon Ellsworth seconded.
Item 2 · Other
Water conservation funds
Approved · 5-0
Council Member Katrice MacKay moved to allocate the existing funds discussed for water conservation to the second option presented by Parks & Recreation. Council Member George Handley seconded. The Summary calls it unanimous, 5-2 with two members excused, which reads as 5-0 of those present.
Item 3 · Development
River District project and boundary line adjustments
Approved · 5-0
Council Member Bill Fillmore moved a straw vote indicating general support of the boundary change, subject to a requirement for an easement on the river trail and to following the required legal process for the boundary adjustment. It passed.
Item 4 · City code
Meeting halls for rent in the Agricultural zone (PLOTA20230082)
Discussed
Presentation only; already on the August 1 council agenda.
Item 5 · City code
Zoning code
Approved · 7-0
Council Member George Handley moved to instruct staff to return by October with a plan, after which costs would be clearer and a funding source could be chosen among a FY25 request, the Legacy CIP Fund or General Fund balance; he said he was inclined toward the third option but did not want to decide yet. Chair Katrice MacKay seconded.
Item 6 · Other
Unreinforced masonry buildings
Approved · 7-0
Council Member David Shipley moved to pursue the second option in some way, with the city quickly finding the easiest way to get information to the public, such as a newsletter item, the website or both. Council Member Bill Fillmore seconded.
Item 7 · Budget
Quarterly report, third quarter of fiscal 2023
Discussed
Presentation only.