Work meeting backs Bunnels Fork conservation easement 6-1, changes owner-occupant definition
September 9, 2025, 1:30 p.m. · Council Chambers, 445 W. Center Street, Provo
On Sept. 9 the council voted 7-0 to remove a part of the 'owner occupant' definition in city code and to have staff return with options to revise Chapter 14.30, and voted 6-1 to support a conservation easement in Bunnels Fork. The meeting also covered rezones, FrontRunner 2X and certified tax rates.
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 |
|---|---|
| Rezone 1050 West 100 North | Discussed |
| Rezone 2525 West 620 North | Discussed |
| Owner occupant definition, City Code 14.06.020 | Approved · 7-0 |
| FrontRunner 2X project | Discussed |
| Conservation easements | Discussed |
| Conservation easement in Bunnels Fork | Approved · 6-1 |
| Certified tax rates | Discussed |
| Closed meeting | Approved · 6-0 |
Agenda, item by item
Item 1 · Zoning
Rezone 1050 West 100 North
Discussed
Presentation of a rezone from one-family residential (R1.6) to very low density residential (VLDR), Dixon neighborhood (PLRZ20250332), set for that evening's council meeting.
Item 2 · Zoning
Rezone 2525 West 620 North
Discussed
Presentation of a rezone from R1.8 to agricultural A1.1, Lakeview South neighborhood (PLRZ20250348), set for that evening's council meeting.
Item 3 · City code
Owner occupant definition, City Code 14.06.020
Approved · 7-0
Council Member George Handley moved, seconded by Council Member Katrice MacKay, to remove section 14.06.020 'Owner Occupant' (d)(ii); it passed 7-0. A second motion by Handley, seconded by MacKay, directed staff to return with options to revise Chapter 14.30, especially 14.30.040; it also passed 7-0.
Item 4 · Roads and utilities
FrontRunner 2X project
Discussed
Presentation on the FrontRunner 2X project. No action was taken.
Item 5 · Parks
Conservation easements
Discussed
Presentation on conservation easements. No action was taken.
Item 6 · Parks
Conservation easement in Bunnels Fork
Approved · 6-1
The council voted to support a conservation easement in Bunnels Fork and direct staff to continue the process as presented. Council Member Becky Bogdin opposed.
Item 7 · Budget
Certified tax rates
Discussed
Presentation on certified tax rates, which was set for that evening's council meeting.
Other
Closed meeting
Approved · 6-0
The council voted 6-0 to close the meeting, with Council Member Craig Christensen excused. The RDA Governing Board also voted 6-0 to close its meeting, with Board Member Christensen excused.