Provo council starts two-month trial of new work meeting format and approves FY27 priorities
January 27, 2026, 2:30 p.m. · 445 W. Center Street, Provo
Members voted 7-0 to start a two-month trial of a new work meeting presentation format, approved FY27 budget priorities as discussed and canceled the Feb. 3 budget priorities meeting.
From the agenda and city or news reports of the results; minutes not yet posted. Updated October 14, 2026.
In brief
6 items came up for a decision or discussion: 3 discussed and 3 approved.
This write-up links 3 source documents.
The previous City Council work session meeting was on January 27, 2026: Provo council continues 2026 development standards 4-3 to add an exception for 24-foot roads in infill
The next one was on February 10, 2026: Provo council approves $20 million airport bond and Lakeview Parkway reinvestment area; Carterville rezone fails on 3-3 tie
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| Surplus property list: 2.952 acres at 351 West Center Street | Discussed |
| Work meeting format | Approved · 7-0 |
| FY27 council priority-setting | Approved · 7-0 |
| Cancel Feb. 3 Budget Priorities Meeting | Approved · 7-0 |
| Duty to keep a proper lookout (preview) | Discussed |
| Offense of battery (preview) | Discussed |
Agenda, item by item
Item 1 · Other
Surplus property list: 2.952 acres at 351 West Center Street
Discussed
Presentation of a resolution placing the parcel on the surplus property list; to be heard at a future night meeting.
- Acres: 2.952
Item 2 · Other
Work meeting format
Approved · 7-0
Members approved a two-month trial of the new work meeting presentation format.
Item 3 · Presentation
Provo Economic Development Study
Discussed
Presentation of the city's economic development study.
Item 4a · Budget
FY27 council priority-setting
Approved · 7-0
Members approved the budget priorities as discussed.
Item 4b · Other
Cancel Feb. 3 Budget Priorities Meeting
Approved · 7-0
Members canceled the Feb. 3, 2026 Budget Priorities Meeting.
Item 5 · City code
Duty to keep a proper lookout (preview)
Discussed
Presentation only; heard at the Jan. 27 night meeting.
Item 6 · City code
Offense of battery (preview)
Discussed
Presentation only; heard at the Jan. 27 night meeting.