Provo City Council

Ten years from now, what will Provo’s economy look like, and what could we be doing today to shape it?

That's what the City’s Economic Development Strategy Study aims to answer.

With consulting group Civic Solutions, we’ve assembled a steering committee of industry leaders to examine Provo's competitive strengths, and identify opportunities for growth and investment.

Residents will also have opportunities to weigh in through public open houses and other activities.

The result will be a 3-year action plan and 10-year roadmap to guide the future of Provo’s economic development.

Learn about our goal to make Provo an even better place to live, work, and do business: provo.gov/1430/Council-News-Room.

Almost 44% of Provo residents are college students. Council decisions on everything from housing to parking affect them, yet student voices are often underrepresented.

That's why we're coming to you.

The Council is partnering with BYU Office of Civic Engagement to hold a student town hall on November 5th at 7pm in the Herald R. Clark Building on Campus Drive. Your questions and feedback will help guide City Council priorities and policies that make life in Provo better for students!

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 American Community Survey

Here's the recap of the October 6th Provo City Council meeting. Watch the recording on youtube.com/ProvoCityCouncil, and see slides, staff reports, and other materials at agendas.provo.gov.

A few highlights:
- Denied: The proposed 19-unit development in Franklin neighborhood
- Approved: An agreement for Provo to receive a one-time $100,000 payment from Springville in place of sharing future tax revenues from the Springville Rising development, which spans both cities.
- Continued: The Tuscanel Townhomes development in Joaquin (now under the name of Heritage Row), and the development near the Epic Sports Park (including a hotel, retail, and gas station)

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1. City standards for access to new development
Passed: 6-0 (Councilor Hoban excused)

2. Zone change at 985 W 300 S from Light Manufacturing and Residential Conservation to Medium Density Residential
Failed: 5-1 (Councilor Whipple in favor; Councilor Hoban excused)

3. Interlocal agreement with Springville City to share net benefits from the Springville Rising development
Passed: 6-0 (Councilor Hoban excused)

4. Participation agreement for the Provo Epic Sports Park Commercial Development
Continued in Work Meeting

5. Provo Lakeview Parkway Community Reinvestment Project Area — PMC Property Tax agreement
Continued in Work Meeting

6. Provo Lakeview Parkway Community Reinvestment Project Area — PMC Sales Tax agreement
Continued in Work Meeting

7. Zone change at 313 E 200 N from Residential Conservation to High Density Residential
Councilor Christensen moved to continue this item to a future night meeting. Councilor MacKay seconded the motion.
Passed: 6-0 (Councilor Hoban excused)

8. Public hearing on an amended budget for the Lakeview Parkway Community Reinvestment Area
Public Hearing only

9. Participation agreement for the Provo Epic Sports Park Commercial Development
Continued in Work Meeting

10. Provo Lakeview Parkway Community Reinvestment Project Area — RDA Property Tax agreement
Continued in Work Meeting

11. Provo Lakeview Parkway Community Reinvestment Project Area — RDA Sales Tax agreement
Continued in Work Meeting

12. Interlocal agreement with Provo City School District regarding the Provo Lakeview Parkway Community Reinvestment Project Area
Continued in Work Meeting

Councilor Katrice MacKay powered up at the Public Power Celebration—literally, by climbing up a power pole, one of the many fun activities at this annual event by Provo’s Power Department.

Council staff also chatted with residents about the new outdoor lighting standards, which will help keep our skies dark, our streets safer, and your neighbor's porch light out of your bedroom window.

Learn more about the standards here: https://www.provo.gov/DocumentCenter/View/10585/Dark-Sky-Informational-Brochure

The agendas for the October 6 Work and Council meetings have been published at agendas.provo.gov. Email feedback to [email protected], and join us at 5:30pm at City Hall or on Zoom.

WORK MEETING - 12:45 PM

1. A presentation and discussion regarding MAG's long-range transportation plan
2. An appropriation of up to $50,000 in the General Fund and an associated transfer to fund a Traffic Electronics Specialist position
3. A discussion regarding an exemption for toy bows and arrows in Provo parks
4. A discussion regarding the Center Street Redesign
5. A presentation on alcohol retailing in Provo's downtown
6. A discussion regarding the Provo Towne Centre Mall redevelopment
7. A discussion regarding Epic Sports Park commercial development
8. An ordinance amending city standards for access to new development
9. An ordinance amending the zone map classification of real property, generally located at 985 W 300 S, from the Light Manufacturing (M1) and Residential Conservation (RC) zones to the Medium Density Residential (MDR) zone
10. An ordinance amending the zone map classification of real property, generally located at 313 E 200 N, from the Residential Conservation (RC) Zone to the High Density Residential (HDR) Zone, Joaquin Neighborhood

COUNCIL MEETING - 5:30 PM

1. An ordinance amending city standards for access to new development
2. An ordinance amending the zone map classification of real property, generally located at 985 W 300 S, from the Light Manufacturing (M1) and Residential Conservation (RC) zones to the Medium Density Residential (MDR) zone
3. A resolution approving an Interlocal cooperation agreement between Provo City and Springville City to share net benefits from the Springville Rising development
4. Public Hearing regarding an amended budget for the Lakeview Parkway Community Reinvestment Area
5. A resolution approving an interlocal agreement between the Redevelopment Agency of Provo City and Provo City regarding the Provo Lakeview Parkway Community Reinvestment Project Area (PMC Property Tax)
6. A resolution approving an interlocal agreement between the Redevelopment Agency of Provo City and Provo City regarding the Provo Lakeview Parkway Community Reinvestment Project Area (PMC Sales Tax)
7. A resolution approving a participation agreement between the Redevelopment Agency of Provo City, Provo City, and Philo Venture Management, LLC regarding the Provo Epic Sports Park Commercial Development (PMC)
8. An ordinance amending the zone map classification of real property, generally located at 313 E 200 N, from the Residential Conservation (RC) Zone to the High Density Residential (HDR) Zone, Joaquin Neighborhood
9. A resolution approving a participation agreement between the Redevelopment Agency of Provo City, Provo City, and Philo Venture Management, LLC regarding the Provo Epic Sports Park Commercial Development (RDA)
10. A resolution approving an interlocal agreement between the Redevelopment Agency of Provo City and Provo City regarding the Provo Lakeview Parkway Community Reinvestment Project Area (RDA Property Tax)
11. A resolution approving an interlocal agreement between the Redevelopment Agency of Provo City and Provo City regarding the Provo Lakeview Parkway Community Reinvestment Project Area (RDA Sales Tax)
12. A resolution approving an interlocal agreement between the Redevelopment Agency of Provo City and Provo City School District regarding the Provo Lakeview Parkway Community Reinvestment Project Area

The City Council will be meeting with the Provo School District Board of Education on Thursday, October 1st at 12 PM in the Provo City Hall Community Room. This meeting will also be available to view on YouTube and Facebook.

Agenda:
1. Discussion regarding transportation safety, e-bike laws, district policies, and current safety concerns
2. Update on school construction, boundary changes, and use of the Timpanogos
Elementary site
3. Discussion regarding public notice for tax increases and new school construction
4. Update regarding back-to-school district priorities and major Board initiatives
5. Discussion of major issues currently before the Council

Link to full agenda and viewing links: https://www.provo.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_10012026-436