Orem public meetings in 2024
74 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Cultural Arts Council
The notice for the December 20, 2024, Cultural Arts Advisory Commission meeting has been cancelled. The original agenda included voting for 2025 leadership and reviewing submitted art.
- Vote for new chair and vice chair for 2025
- Review arts council stock of submitted art
- Lay out 2025 meeting calendar
Planning Commission
The Orem Planning Commission will hold a work session to discuss the 2025 meeting calendar and the Master Plan and General Plan. During the regular session, the commission will consider a consent agenda including two site plan approvals: Dan's and JDK Tow Yard at 1095 North 1300 West in the M2 zone, and Shelly Lane PRD at 750 North 100 West in the R6 zone. The 2025 meeting calendar will also be adopted as part of the consent agenda.
- Work session discussion of Master Plan and General Plan
- Site plan approval for Dan's and JDK Tow Yard at 1095 North 1300 West (M2 zone)
- Site plan approval for Shelly Lane PRD at 750 North 100 West (R6 zone)
- Adoption of 2025 Planning Commission meeting calendar
Natural Resources Stewardship Committee
The Natural Resources Stewardship Committee will discuss understanding the role of city sustainability coordinators, set the 2025 meeting calendar, plan winter events, discuss 2025 city priorities, and set goals for the January retreat. They will also review and approve November meeting minutes.
- Understanding the role of city sustainability coordinators
- 2025 meeting calendar
- Winter events planning
- 2025 city priorities
- Goals for the January retreat
Historical Preservation Advisory Commission
The Historical Preservation Advisory Commission will receive training from the State Historic Preservation Office and a presentation from UDOT. The body will also discuss ideas for a Provo Cabin Tour and review previous meeting minutes.
- SHPO Refresher Training by Alena Franco
- Memmo Gardens ILS Presentation by UDOT
- Provo Cabin Tour discussion
- Approval of minutes from August 22, 2024 and October 24, 2024
Planning Commission
The Orem Planning Commission will hold a work session to discuss noticing requirements, density and acreage calculations, and finalize bylaws. During the regular session, they will consider consent items including approval of preliminary plats for Belmont East, Belmont West, and Palmer Family Estate, adoption of the Planning Commission bylaws, and approval of minutes from prior meetings.
- Preliminary Plat — Belmont East at 375 East 1600 North in R8 zone
- Preliminary Plat — Belmont West at 1573 North 275 West in R8 zone
- Preliminary Plat — Palmer Family Estate at 835 East 1450 South in R7.5 zone
- Adoption of Planning Commission Bylaws
- Staff presentation on noticing requirements and procedures (work session)
Public Works Advisory Commission
The Orem Public Works Advisory Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from August and September 2024, and discuss two projects: the Women and Children Memorial and Phase 3 of the Bike Park. Other business and public participation opportunities are also on the agenda.
- Consider approval of Aug. 20, 2024 and Sept. 24, 2024 meeting minutes
- Discussion on the Women and Children Memorial
- Discussion on Bike Park, Phase 3
Cultural Arts Council
The Orem Cultural Arts Council is meeting to discuss routine business: reviewing the Halloween event, continuing discussion of the Winter Arts Plan, preparing a City Council report, hearing the Arts Ambassadors Report, and approving minutes. No budget items, contracts, or policy changes are on the agenda.
- Halloween Event Review
- Winter Arts Plan Continued Discussion
- City Council Report Prep
- Arts Ambassadors Report
- Approve Minutes
Recreation Advisory Commission
The Orem Recreation Advisory Commission will discuss park custodial efforts, a potential interlocal agreement with the school district, an activity guide, and an end-of-year experience design presentation. These items are listed for discussion; no decisions or votes are specified in the agenda.
- Park custodial efforts review
- School District Interlocal Overview
- Activity Guide discussion
- Experience Design/End of Year Presentation
Natural Resources Stewardship Committee
The Natural Resources Stewardship Committee will discuss Orem City sustainability initiatives, upcoming advisory opportunities, and events and education planning. Members will also give reports on individual stewardships and consider approving the minutes from the October 3, 2024 meeting. No binding votes on ordinances or funding are expected.
- Discuss Orem City sustainability initiatives
- Discuss upcoming advisory opportunities
- Discuss events and education planning
- Committee member reports on individual stewardships
- Review and consider motion to approve October 3, 2024 meeting minutes
CDBG Advisory Commission
The CDBG Advisory Commission will approve minutes from March 27, 2024. Taylor Draney from Mountainlands Association of Governments and Heather Cox from Orem City will update the commission on CDBG fund expenditures and necessary changes due to unforeseen circumstances. The commission will also be briefed on the upcoming Consolidated Plan hearing at the City Council meeting in November.
- Approve minutes from the March 27, 2024 meeting.
- Taylor Draney (Mountainlands Association of Governments) and Heather Cox (Orem City) to update on CDBG fund expenditures and changes due to unforeseen circumstances.
- Briefing on the upcoming Consolidated Plan hearing at the City Council meeting in November.
Historical Preservation Advisory Commission
The Orem Historical Preservation Advisory Commission will meet to receive updates on Memmo Gardens ILS (UDOT), tours, and historic commission training. They will discuss a CARE Grant project update and hold a pre-discussion for 2025. Minutes from the August 22, 2024 meeting will be reviewed and approved at a future meeting.
- Updates on Memmo Gardens ILS – UDOT
- CARE Grant project update
- 2025 pre-discussion
- Tours and historic commission training updates
- Minutes from August 22 meeting to be approved at next meeting
Cultural Arts Council
The Orem Cultural Arts Council will meet to discuss feedback from the Volunteer Gala, finalize the Halloween event, brainstorm winter event ideas, review Lights On entertainment, hear the Arts Ambassadors report, and address committee items of interest.
- Volunteer Gala feedback discussion
- Halloween Event final check-in
- Winter Event ideas brainstorming
- Lights On Entertainment review
- Arts Ambassadors report
Recreation Advisory Commission
The Orem Recreation Advisory Commission will discuss custodial/facilities updates and sports tourism, review meeting minutes, and consider changes to the agenda format. The agenda is light, with no voting items or dollar amounts listed.
- Discussion of custodial and facilities updates
- Discussion of sports tourism
- Review of previous meeting minutes
- Consideration of agenda format
Natural Resources Stewardship Committee
The Orem Natural Resources Stewardship Committee will discuss outreach efforts for the Provo Delta tour scheduled for October 12, 2024. Other agenda items include expanding the contact and volunteer list, reviewing upcoming city advisory opportunities, and receiving reports on individual stewardships. The committee will also review and approve minutes from the September meeting. No votes on ordinances or contracts are scheduled.
- Discussion of outreach for Provo Delta tour (Oct 12)
- Expanding contact and volunteer list
- Calendar items to end of 2024
- Upcoming city advisory opportunities
- Review and approve September meeting minutes
Transportation Advisory Commission
The Orem Transportation Advisory Commission will meet to discuss updates on several transportation projects, including Orem Boulevard bike lanes, Lakeview Parkway, 1600 North/400 East, and Center Street widening. The commission will also hear a report on funding and grant pursuits, and review active transportation funding. Approval of previous meeting minutes is on the agenda.
- Update on Orem Boulevard bike lanes
- Report on funding and grant pursuits
- Status on Active Transportation Funding
- Update on bike rack installation at parks
- Update on Center Street widening
Public Works Advisory Commission
The commission will hold a closed tour of the Olmsted Hydroelectric Power Plant at 1018 N 1630 E, Orem. No action will be taken as the body serves only in an advisory capacity to the Orem City Council. The tour is closed due to federal security requirements and trade secret protections under Utah law.
- Closed tour of Olmsted Hydroelectric Power Plant (1018 N 1630 E, Orem)
- Meeting held under Utah trade secret exemption (52-4-2(n))
- No action will be taken; advisory only
Cultural Arts Council
The Orem Cultural Arts Council will meet to hear reports from the Art Ambassador, discuss an open call for local art, and plan a fall spooky event. Members will also raise items of interest. No formal votes or budget items are listed.
- Art Ambassador reports
- Open call for local art
- Fall spooky event planning
- Items of interest from members
Recreation Advisory Commission
The Recreation Advisory Commission will receive reports on summer programs at Hillcrest, Scera, and Lakeside, then discuss potential park-backyard mitigation, the naming distinction between Lakeside Park and Lakeside Sports Venue, pump tracks, pickleball court cameras, and food truck policies. Updates will cover Jr. Jazz Basketball partnership, a competition pool scoreboard, and several park and bathroom projects.
- Discussion on mitigating backyards next to parks
- Discussion on Lakeside Park vs Lakeside Sports Venue
- Discussion on pump tracks
- Discussion on food trucks at city facilities
- Update on Windsor Park, Northridge Park, City Center bathrooms, Library Park, Senior Memorial Garden
Natural Resources Stewardship Committee
The Orem Natural Resources Stewardship Committee will discuss planning for a fall event including a Provo River Delta Tour and Birding Event, along with the Harvest Festival. They will also develop a contact and volunteer list, receive an update from the Utah Lake Authority, share individual stewardship reports, and review August meeting minutes.
- Fall event planning: Provo River Delta Tour and Birding Event
- Discussion of the Harvest Festival
- Developing contact and volunteer list
- Utah Lake Authority update
- Review minutes from August meeting
Transportation Advisory Commission
The Transportation Advisory Commission will review minutes from August 6 and discuss several items including traffic studies, an update on the Murdock Canal Crossing project at 1600 North, improvements to Safe School Routes, and a discussion of a presentation to the City Council. No votes or decisions are scheduled; all items are for discussion or review.
- Review and approve minutes from August 6 meeting
- Traffic Studies discussion
- Murdock Canal Crossing update at 1600 North
- Improvements to Safe School Routes
- Discussion of Jay's presentation to City Council
Historical Preservation Advisory Commission
The Orem Historical Preservation Advisory Commission will discuss an update on the RLS survey and recap a remote vote, plan for the CARE grant project, discuss commission training, and review tour updates including Nielsen's Grove and other historic cabins. The commission will also approve minutes from the June 20, 2024 meeting.
- RLS Survey update and recap of remote vote
- CARE Grant project planning
- Discussion of Historic Commission training
- Updates on Nielsen's Grove tour and other historic cabin tours
- Review and approval of minutes from June 20, 2024 meeting
Public Works Advisory Commission
The Public Works Advisory Commission will meet to consider the approval of minutes from May 14, 2024. The meeting includes a presentation regarding the GIS Division.
- Approval of May 14, 2024 meeting minutes
- Presentation of GIS Division by Cody Steggell
Cultural Arts Council
The Orem Cultural Arts Council will meet to review the World Folkfest and Summer Concert Series, check in on Arts Ambassadors, and discuss the upcoming Come Together Rock Festival. The council will also brainstorm ideas for fall arts programs and future meeting topics, and approve minutes from the previous meeting. No votes on ordinances, contracts, or fee changes are on the agenda.
- World Folkfest Review
- Come Together Rock Festival this weekend
- Arts Ambassador Check In
- Summer Concert Series Review
- Fall Arts Council Ideas
Orem Neighborhood Commission
The Orem Neighborhood Commission will meet to receive overviews from the City Communications team and on city grants, discuss the Orem MyHometown update, and plan next year's activities and events. The commission will also review a neighborhood plan and approve minutes from the April 24, 2024 meeting.
- Overview - City Communications team
- Orem MyHometown update
- Overview - City grants
- Plan next year activities / events
- Review neighborhood plan for area
Transportation Advisory Commission
The Transportation Advisory Commission will review and approve minutes from June 4, discuss existing MAG projects, and decide which MAG projects will be dropped to accommodate the Lakeview Parkway. Commissioners will also receive a confirmation that the Center Street project has been selected for 2028 with over $10 million in funding, and get an update on Lakeview Parkway.
- Approve minutes from June 4, 2024 meeting
- Discussion of existing Mountainland Association of Governments (MAG) projects
- Selection of which MAG projects to cancel to build Lakeview Parkway
- Confirmation of Center Street project award ($10M+) for 2028
- Lakeview Parkway update
Cultural Arts Council
The Orem Cultural Arts Council will discuss assigning arts ambassadors, reviving the arts page on the city website, and launching a monthly arts newsletter. Members will brainstorm content ideas and handle other administrative items.
- Arts ambassador assignment review
- Bringing back the arts webpage on the Orem City website
- Starting a monthly Arts newsletter
- Brainstorm content ideas & assignments
Library Advisory Commission
The Library Advisory Commission is meeting to review a policy update and prepare for a September 17th presentation to the City Council. The body will also discuss library programming and quarterly statistics.
- Review and approval of updated Collection Development policy
- Discussion of tabletop games
- Preparation for September 17th City Council presentation
- Review of Q2 Walk about Stats
- Discussion of Summer Reading Kickoff, Escape Room, and Scera Series
Cultural Arts Council
The Orem Cultural Arts Council is meeting to review the Timpanogos bluegrass festival and the Come Together festival. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding the utility box project pick up and an update on World Folkfest.
- Timpanogos bluegrass festival review
- Come together festival review
- Utility box project pick up
- World Folkfest update
Historical Preservation Advisory Commission
The commission will hold elections for its Chair and Vice-Chair positions. The agenda includes updates on the CARE Grant, RLS Survey, and upcoming historic cabin tours. Members will also review minutes from the March 21, 2024 meeting.
- Re-election of Chair and Vice-Chair
- Preservation Utah Conference recap
- Updates on CARE Grant and RLS Survey
- Planning for historic cabin and Nielson's Grove tours
- Approval of March 21, 2024 meeting minutes
Municipal Building Authority of the City of Orem
The meeting includes public hearings to adopt the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budgets for the Orem Redevelopment Agency and the Special Service Lighting District. The agenda also covers the approval of various meeting minutes.
- Public hearing: Adopt RDA FY 2024-2025 Budget and amend FY 2023-2024 Budget
- Public hearing: Adopt SSLD FY 2024-2025 Budget
- Approval of RDA meeting minutes from May 14, 2024
- Approval of SSLD meeting minutes from May 14, 2024
- Approval of MBA meeting minutes from June 13, 2023
Special Service Lighting District of the City of Orem
The Redevelopment Agency and Special Service Lighting District will hold public hearings to adopt their Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budgets. The agenda also includes the approval of meeting minutes for the RDA, SSLD, and Municipal Building Authority.
- Public hearing to adopt RDA FY 2024-2025 Budget and amend FY 2023-2024 Budget
- Public hearing to adopt SSLD FY 2024-2025 Budget
- Approval of May 14, 2024 RDA meeting minutes
- Approval of May 14, 2024 SSLD meeting minutes
- Approval of June 13, 2023 MBA meeting minutes
Redevelopment Agency of the City of Orem
The Redevelopment Agency is holding a public hearing to adopt its Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget and amend its 2023-2024 Budget. The meeting also includes a budget adoption hearing for the Special Service Lighting District.
- Public hearing to adopt RDA Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget
- Resolution to amend RDA Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Budget
- Public hearing to adopt Special Service Lighting District FY 2024-2025 Budget
- Approval of Municipal Building Authority meeting minutes from June 13, 2023
Natural Resources Stewardship Committee
The Natural Resources Stewardship Committee is meeting to discuss Oremfest booth plans and 2024 event coordination. The agenda also includes reviewing community volunteer opportunities and individual stewardship reports.
- Oremfest booth plans
- 2024 event planning
- Community interest list and volunteer opportunities
- Individual stewardship reports
- Approval of May minutes
Transportation Advisory Commission
The Orem Transportation Advisory Commission will review past minutes and discuss ongoing transportation planning. Members are scheduled to evaluate the status of awarded MAG projects, consider selections for the Center Street MAG TIP initiative, and receive funding updates for the Active Transportation Plan. The commission will also review a 1600 North corridor update and proposed edits to city code governing its operations.
- Review and approve May 7, 2024 meeting minutes
- Status report on existing or awarded MAG transportation projects
- Center Street MAG TIP project selection review
- Update on Active Transportation Plan funding status
- Proposed edits to city code affecting the Transportation Advisory Commission
Library Advisory Commission
The Orem Library Advisory Commission is meeting to approve the March 19, 2024 minutes and receive updates on library projects, the finalized PERC contract, a summer reading presentation, and the CARE Tax and Library Hall. The meeting is open to the public with accommodations available.
- Approve March 19, 2024 meeting minutes
- Projects update by Bryce Merrill
- PERC Contract Finalized update by Bryce Merrill
- Summer Reading Presentation by Jaime Bartlett
- CARE Tax and Library Hall update by Mike Smith
Natural Resources Stewardship Committee
The Orem Natural Resources Stewardship Committee is meeting to discuss a water meter update and communication plan, plan for Oremfest, review the summer calendar, hear reports on individual stewardships, and approve the April minutes. The meeting is open to the public and may include electronic participation by a committee member. The next meeting is scheduled for June 6, 2024.
- Water meter update and communication plan
- Oremfest planning
- Summer calendar review
- Reports on individual stewardships
- Approval of April meeting minutes
Cultural Arts Council
The Orem Cultural Arts Council is meeting to approve minutes, hear a presentation on the World Folk Festival, and discuss the Summer Concert Series, including an emcee calendar. The meeting is open to the public and may be held electronically by phone.
- Approve minutes
- World Folk Festival presentation
- Summer Concert Series report and discussion
- Summer Concert Series emcee calendar
- Other items of interest
Special Service Lighting District of the City of Orem
The Special Service Lighting District of Orem will hold a public hearing to consider adopting its Fiscal Year 2023-2024 budget, as recommended by the Acting Executive Director. The board will also approve meeting minutes from May 9, 2023. The agenda includes consent items for the Redevelopment Agency, such as approving minutes and a tentative FY 2024-2025 budget, before adjourning to the lighting district meeting.
- Public hearing to adopt FY 2023-2024 SSLD budget
- Approval of SSLD meeting minutes from May 9, 2023
- RDA resolution adopting FY 2024-2025 tentative budget
- Approval of RDA meeting minutes from March 12, 2024
Redevelopment Agency of the City of Orem
The Redevelopment Agency of the City of Orem will consider approving meeting minutes and adopt the tentative Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget. The meeting also includes adjourning to a meeting of the Orem Special Service Lighting District.
- Approval of March 12, 2024 meeting minutes
- Resolution adopting RDA Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Tentative Budget
- Adjourn to Orem Special Service Lighting District meeting
Special Service Lighting District of the City of Orem
The Special Service Lighting District of the City of Orem will hold a public hearing on May 14, 2024, to consider adopting its Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget of $1,278,500. Residents may attend in person or electronically and give oral comments on the proposed budget.
- Public hearing on proposed FY 2024-2025 budget of $1,278,500
- Meeting at Orem City Council Chambers, 56 North State Street, Orem
- Oral comments invited from all interested persons
- Electronic participation available
Municipal Building Authority of the City of Orem
The Municipal Building Authority of the City of Orem is holding a public hearing to consider adopting the tentative budget of the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Orem for Fiscal Year 2024-2025. The proposed budget is $1,390,000. Interested persons may attend and comment on the budget.
- Public hearing on tentative RDA budget for FY 2024-2025
- Proposed budget amount: $1,390,000
- Meeting at Orem City Council Chambers, 56 North State Street
- Oral comments invited from the public
- ADA accommodations available with prior notice
Public Works Advisory Commission
The Orem Public Works Advisory Commission is meeting to consider approval of the March 12, 2024 meeting minutes and to hear a presentation from the Central Utah Water Conservancy District on the Alpine Aqueduct Realignment Project. The agenda also includes welcome and introductions, other business, and adjournment.
- Consider approval of March 12, 2024 meeting minutes
- Presentation on Alpine Aqueduct Realignment Project by Chris Elison of Central Utah Water Conservancy District
- Other business led by Chris Tschirki
- Meeting at 1450 W 550 N, Orem, UT 84057
Orem Events Advisory Commission
The Orem Events Advisory Commission is meeting to discuss preparations for Oremfest, including a budget overview, sponsor updates, park needs, and shirt distribution. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.
- Budget overview presented by Trevor Bell
- Sponsor update by Heather Cox
- Park needs discussion led by Tim Dalsing
- Shirt distribution update by Jill Winder
- Final committee member report before Oremfest
CARE Advisory Commission
The Orem CARE Advisory Commission is meeting to hear applicant presentations and then hold a closed session to review applications and make award recommendations. The agenda also includes approval of the April 24, 2024 minutes and scheduling the next meeting for March 2025. No specific projects or dollar amounts are listed.
- Applicant presentations for CARE grants
- Closed meeting for application review and award recommendations
- Approval of April 24, 2024 minutes
- Next meeting scheduled for March 2025
Transportation Advisory Commission
The Orem Transportation Advisory Commission will meet on May 7, 2024, to review and approve minutes from the April 2 meeting, receive an update on school projects, hear a presentation on traffic calming, and discuss Bike to Work Day. The agenda also includes other business and adjournment. The meeting is open to the public and will be held at 56 N State Street, Orem, UT.
- Review and approve minutes from April 2, 2024 meeting
- Update on school projects
- Presentation on traffic calming
- Bike to Work Day discussion
- Next meeting scheduled for June 4, 2024
Orem Neighborhood Commission
The Orem Neighborhood Commission is meeting to approve prior minutes, receive an update from Orem Police, and discuss the vision and role of the commission. They will also discuss Orem Kindness Week (April 29-May 4) and vote on Kindness Awards, along with general neighborhood concerns.
- Approval of minutes from February 29, 2024 meeting
- Update and upcoming events from Orem Police
- Discussion on vision and role of the Neighborhood Commission
- Discussion on Orem Kindness Week, April 29 - May 4
- Discussion and voting on Kindness Awards
CARE Advisory Commission
The CARE Advisory Commission will review the CARE process and funding. The meeting includes applicant presentations and a review of previous minutes.
- Approval of April 27, 2023 minutes
- Overview of CARE process and funding
- Applicant presentations
Cultural Arts Council
The Orem Cultural Arts Council is meeting to discuss the Timpanogos Folk Festival with Marvin Payne and Tricia Storey, hear about strengthening neighborhoods through the arts from Lia Collings, and select a new chair and vice chair. The meeting is open to the public and may include electronic participation by phone.
- Discussion of Bluegrassroots: Timpanogos Folk Festival with Marvin Payne and Tricia Storey
- Presentation on strengthening neighborhoods through the arts by Lia Collings
- Selection of new chair and vice chair
Natural Resources Stewardship Committee
The Orem Natural Resources Stewardship Committee is meeting to discuss event reports, finalize a presentation for the City Council, receive a water meter update, and review individual stewardship reports. The committee will also review and approve the minutes from its March 19, 2024 meeting. The agenda is routine and contains no major decisions or public hearings.
- Finalize City Council presentation
- Water meter update
- Review and approve March 19, 2024 meeting minutes
- Event reports and planning
- Individual stewardship reports
Orem Events Advisory Commission
The Orem Events Advisory Commission is meeting to plan the 2024 Oremfest, with presentations on fire and police safety, parade protocols, and sponsor updates. The agenda also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes and member reports. This is a working meeting for event coordination, not a public hearing on policy.
- Approval of March 14, 2024 meeting minutes
- Orem Fire Safety presentation by Heath Stevensen
- Parade Protocols discussion led by Jason/Matt
- Orem Police Safety presentation by Blake Fenn
- Oremfest Sponsor Update by Heather Cox
Transportation Advisory Commission
The Orem Transportation Advisory Commission is meeting to discuss and review transportation projects and policies. Agenda items include updates on the MAG Transportation Improvement Plan, Center Street bike lanes, 400 South bike lane locations, the 1200 W. crossing, Tiger Team requests, traffic calming speed humps, and the UVU Bike/Active Transportation Conference. The commission will also review and approve minutes from its March 5, 2024 meeting.
- Review and approve minutes from March 5, 2024 meeting
- MAG Transportation Improvement Plan update
- Center Street update (added bike lanes)
- 400 South bike lane locations
- 1200 W. Crossing update
CDBG Advisory Commission
The CDBG Advisory Commission is meeting to review funding and outcomes from FY 2023-2024. The body will discuss executive staff funding priorities and projected funding for FY 2024-2025 to develop budget allocation suggestions.
- Review of FY 2023-2024 CDBG funding and outcomes
- Discussion of FY 2024-2025 CDBG funding priorities and projected funding
- Budget allocation suggestions for FY 2024-2025
- Introductions of new member Scott Snow and reappointed member Steve Heaps
- Recap of regional CDBG meeting presented by Debra Lauret
Historical Preservation Advisory Commission
The Orem Historical Preservation Advisory Commission is meeting to discuss several preservation topics, including a final discussion on a UDOT mitigation survey for 1600 North, a historic cabin, and a Care Grant with the Orem Arts Commission. They will also review RFP results for a SHPO grant/RLS survey, get an update on a historic marker, and approve minutes from the January 18, 2024 meeting.
- UDOT Survey - 1600 North Mitigation Survey final discussion
- Historic Cabin discussion
- Care Grant discussion with Orem Arts Commission
- SHPO Grant/RLS Survey - RFP results
- Historic Marker update
Library Advisory Commission
The Orem Library Advisory Commission is meeting to review and approve the January 16, 2024 meeting minutes, receive a budget update, and hear a preliminary report on the Library Community Impact Survey Results. The commission will also discuss PERC changes and receive project updates. The meeting is open to the public.
- Introduction of new Patron Experience Division Manager, Jaime Bartlett
- Review and approve January 16, 2024 meeting minutes
- Budget update by Bryce Merrill
- Preliminary report on Library Community Impact Survey Results
- PERC changes discussion
Natural Resources Stewardship Committee
The Orem Natural Resources Stewardship Committee is meeting to discuss award nominees, upcoming events (City Hike, Free Swap, Orem Fest, Rain Barrels), and 2024 priorities. They will also prepare for a City Council presentation, hear reports on individual stewardships, and review minutes from the February 20, 2024 meeting. The agenda is largely planning and administrative, with no specific proposals or dollar amounts listed.
- Award nominees discussion
- Events: City Hike, Free Swap, Orem Fest, Rain Barrels
- 2024 priorities setting
- Preparation for City Council presentation
- Review of February 20, 2024 meeting minutes
Cultural Arts Council
The Orem Cultural Arts Council is meeting to discuss and receive presentations on the Come Together Rock Festival and the Statue of Responsibility, and will vote on a new Chair and Vice Chair. The meeting is open to the public and may be held electronically by phone.
- Come Together Rock Festival presentation and discussion
- Statue of Responsibility presentation and discussion
- Vote on new Chair and Vice Chair
Recreation Advisory Commission
The Orem Recreation Advisory Commission is meeting to discuss updates on Hillcrest Park programming, 2025 engineering for Cherry Hill, Northridge, and Windsor, Lakeside turf updates, a fitness center council presentation, and the Library Park design process. The agenda is a mix of updates and discussions, with no final decisions listed.
- Hillcrest Park programming update
- 2025 engineering meeting for Cherry Hill, Northridge, Windsor
- Lakeside turf updates
- Fitness center council presentation
- Library Park design process discussion
Orem Events Advisory Commission
The Orem Events Advisory Commission (Oremfest Committee) is meeting to approve February minutes, hear updates on the Oremfest Grand Marshal and theme, and receive a Sportsfest presentation. Members will also discuss the Oremfest Fit and Children's Entrepreneur Market and set the next meeting date.
- Approval of February 8, 2024 meeting minutes
- Update on Oremfest Grand Marshal and theme
- Sportsfest presentation by Debbie Boone
- Discussion of Oremfest Fit and Children's Entrepreneur Market
- Next meeting scheduled for April 11, 2024
Redevelopment Agency of the City of Orem
The Orem Redevelopment Agency will hold a regular meeting to consider a resolution amending the Participation Agreement for the University Place Community Development Project Area. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and several city council appointments.
- Resolution amending the Participation Agreement for the University Place Community Development Project Area
- Appointments to the Beautification, CDBG, and other advisory commissions
- Approval of RDA meeting minutes from June 13, 2023
Public Works Advisory Commission
The Orem Public Works Advisory Commission is meeting to consider approval of the February 13, 2024 meeting minutes and to hear a presentation on Orem's surface water supply from Scott Bergendorf of the Provo River Commissioner's office. The agenda also includes other business and public participation opportunities.
- Consider approval of February 13, 2024 meeting minutes
- Presentation on Orem Surface Water Supply by Scott Bergendorf
- Public participation contact: April Nielson, (801) 229-7509
Transportation Advisory Commission
The Orem Transportation Advisory Commission is meeting to discuss several transportation items, including updates on the 1200 West pedestrian crossing, a striping plan for 400 South, and the Sherwood Haven project. The commission will also hear about the MAG Area Safety Plan and the Safe Streets Four All (SS4A) program. The agenda includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes and other items.
- 1200 West pedestrian crossing update
- 400 South striping plan
- Sherwood Haven update
- Area Safety Plan: MAG
- Safe Streets Four All: SS4A-MAG
Orem Neighborhood Commission
The Orem Neighborhood Commission is holding a regular meeting on February 29, 2024, at 5:30 PM. The agenda includes approving minutes from a prior meeting, receiving overviews and updates from the commission, the Neighborhood Improvement Team, and Orem Police, and discussing general neighborhood concerns. The meeting is largely informational with no specific decisions or proposals listed.
- Approval of minutes from July 17, 2023 meeting
- Overview of 2024 City Council Areas of Focus
- Update from Neighborhood Improvement Team
- Update from Orem Police
- Update on MyHometown Initiative
Orem Neighborhood Commission
The Orem Neighborhood Commission is meeting to approve minutes from July 2023, receive overviews and updates from city staff on neighborhood resources, the Neighborhood Improvement Team, Orem Police, and the MyHometown Initiative, and discuss general neighborhood concerns. The meeting is held via Google Meet and in person at 56 N State Street.
- Approval of minutes from July 17, 2023 meeting
- Overview of 2024 City Council Areas of Focus
- Update from Orem Police
- Update on MyHometown Initiative
- General neighborhood concerns discussion
Natural Resources Stewardship Committee
The Orem Natural Resources Stewardship Committee is meeting to plan its 2024 priorities, discuss its operating model and volunteer resources, and plan winter and spring events. The agenda also includes calling for award nominations, reports on individual assignments, and approval of the January 16 minutes. This is a routine planning meeting with no specific decisions or proposals detailed in the agenda.
- 2024 priority planning
- Operating model and volunteer resources
- Event planning for Winter & Spring
- Call for award nominations
- Approval of Jan 16 minutes
Public Works Advisory Commission
The Public Works Advisory Commission will meet to discuss options for funding large capital projects. The agenda also includes the approval of meeting minutes from November 28, 2023.
- Discussion of Large Capital Project Funding Options by Laura Lewis, LRB
- Approval of Nov. 28, 2023 Meeting Minutes
Recreation Advisory Commission
The Orem Recreation Advisory Commission is meeting to discuss operational updates and the 2024 outlook, along with the CARE/CIP 10-year plan. The agenda also includes updates on construction at Lakeside Park and Hillcrest Park, as well as Hillcrest operations. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.
- CARE/CIP 10 Year Plan
- Lakeside Park Construction
- Hillcrest Park Construction
- Hillcrest Operations
Orem Events Advisory Commission
The Orem Events Advisory Commission's Oremfest Committee is meeting to approve prior minutes, introduce the new Oremfest Grand Marshal and theme, hear member reports, and discuss applications and deadlines. The meeting is largely administrative planning for the June 3-8, 2024 Oremfest event.
- Introduce new Oremfest Grand Marshal and theme
- Approval of January 11, 2024 meeting recording and minutes
- Member reports on individual committee areas
- Discussion of applications and deadlines
- Next meeting scheduled for March 14, 2024
Transportation Advisory Commission
The Orem Transportation Advisory Commission is meeting to discuss transportation-related items including a presentation on canal trails legislation, updates on school safety committees, road impact fees, a Safe Streets for All grant pursuit, a $1M legislative request for Center Street widening, and purchasing land near 1600 N/400 E for a future trailhead. The commission will also consider minutes from the previous meeting and a City Council action on street connectivity.
- Presentation on canal trails legislation for Provo bench and Carterville
- Legislative request for $1M for Center Street Widening
- Purchasing land near 1600 N/400 E for future trailhead/parking
- Safe Streets for All (SS4A) grant pursuit
- Street Connectivity (Sherwood Haven): City Council action
Cultural Arts Council
The Orem Cultural Arts Council is meeting to discuss plans and ideas for 2024, including Art Ambassador assignments and a newsletter contribution calendar. The agenda also includes introducing a new council representative and other discussion items. This is a regular planning meeting with no major decisions or public hearings listed.
- Introduction of new Council Rep LaNae Millett
- Orem Art Ambassadors assignments
- Plans and ideas for 2024
- Newsletter contribution calendar
Historical Preservation Advisory Commission
The Orem Historical Preservation Advisory Commission is meeting to discuss several preservation topics, including a UDOT mitigation survey for 1600 North, a historic cabin, the Memorial Designation Program, and a SHPO grant update. They will also review and approve the minutes from the November 9, 2023 meeting. The meeting is scheduled for January 18, 2024 at 6:00 PM.
- UDOT Survey - 1600 North Mitigation Survey Discussion with Liz Robinson & David Amott
- Historic Cabin Discussion
- Memorial Designation Program - Update
- SHPO Grant - Update
- Save the Date - City Council Presentation April 9, 2024
Library Advisory Commission
The Orem Library Advisory Commission is meeting to introduce new members, approve prior meeting minutes, elect a 2024 chair and vice chair, and review the annual report and strategic plan update. The meeting is open to the public and may be held electronically.
- Introduce Nancy Schultze (new Commission member) and Chris Killpack (new City Council Representative)
- Review and approve November 16, 2023 meeting minutes
- Elect 2024 Chair and Vice Chair
- Annual Report Review by Bryce Merrill
- Strategic Plan Update by Bryce Merrill
Natural Resources Stewardship Committee
The Orem Natural Resources Stewardship Committee is meeting to review 2023 activities, set strategic priorities for 2024, assign committee roles, and get updates on stewardship and events. They will also approve minutes from the December 7, 2023 meeting. The agenda is routine planning and administrative business, with no specific projects or dollar amounts listed.
- Review of 2023 activities
- Strategic planning for 2024
- 2024 committee assignments
- Stewardship and events update
- Approval of minutes from 12.7.2023
Orem Events Advisory Commission
The Orem Events Advisory Commission, also known as the Oremfest Committee, is meeting to handle routine business for the annual Oremfest celebration. They will approve prior meeting minutes, elect a chair and vice chair for 2024, and discuss the Oremfest theme and grand marshal. The meeting is mostly procedural and planning-focused, with no major policy or budget decisions on the agenda.
- Approval of October 18, 2023 meeting recording and minutes
- Election of 2024 chair and vice chair (Christie Ekins/Bill Bleyl)
- Discussion of Oremfest theme and grand marshal
- Introduction of new committee member Karina Eckern
- Next meeting scheduled for February 8, 2024
Transportation Advisory Commission
The Orem Transportation Advisory Commission will meet to approve minutes from December 5, 2023, receive project updates on several road projects, discuss new intersection items, and consider a modification to the Street Connection Master Plan. The meeting is open to the public, with accommodations available upon request.
- 1200 S 400 West Roundabout project update
- 1600 N 400 East Intersection project update
- 1600 North Corridor project update
- Lakeview Parkway project update
- Street Connection Master Plan modification