Orem public meetings in 2025

Cultural Arts Council

The Orem Cultural Arts Council will meet to approve minutes from December 19, 2025, and discuss a 2025 year-in-review, a 2026 outlook, a World Folkfest proposal, a CARE Tax timeline, and an Art Ambassadors report.

• Approval of minutes from 12.19.2025
• Review of 2025 year-in-review
• Discussion of 2026 outlook
• World Folkfest proposal
• CARE Tax timeline

Historical Preservation Advisory Commission

The Orem Historical Preservation Advisory Commission will convene at 6:00 PM in the Ponderosa Conference Room, 56 N State Street, Orem, UT 84057. The meeting is procedural with no substantive decisions scheduled; items include training updates, calendar planning, member terms, and approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Review and approve minutes from 05.22.2025 and 10.23.2025 meetings
• 2026 calendar planning
• Boards & Commissions 2025 training updates

Planning Commission

The Orem Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on three land-use items: a plat amendment to combine two lots in Cove Estates, a preliminary plat for a flaglot at Rolling Sand, and a site plan for an affordable senior housing fourplex in Orchard Grove. The meeting may be held electronically for one member to participate.

• Plat Amendment - Cove Estates Plat J (1030 N 1510 East): Combine 2 lots into 1
• Preliminary Plat - Rolling Sand Plat A (1765 S Sandhill Road): Create a flaglot
• ASH Site Plan - Orchard Grove (575 W 1700 North): Affordable senior housing fourplex

Redevelopment Agency of the City of Orem

The Redevelopment Agency of the City of Orem is meeting to discuss a specific agreement amendment. The body will also review meeting minutes from June 10, 2025.

• Resolution to approve or deny a third amendment to the Participation Agreement with University Shopping Center, L.C.

City Council

The Orem City Council will review and vote on several zoning changes, station area plans, and a financial audit. The meeting includes work sessions on infrastructure projects and public hearings on specific rezone requests.

• Public hearing to rezone 1750 South Geneva Road from OS-5 to C2 (Retail Concept)
• Public hearing to rezone 575 E 1000 South from R8 to PD-34 (Home Depot)
• Resolution to adopt the Orem Frontrunner Station Area Plan
• Resolution to approve an Interlocal Agreement with Utah County for Center Street improvements
• FY 2025 Independent Financial Audit by Larson & Company, PC

Development Review Committe

The Orem Development Review Committee will consider four residential development plats: a plat amendment for Cove Estates at 1030 N 1510 East, preliminary and final plats for Rolling Sand Plat A at 1765 S Sandhill Road, and an ASH site plan for Orchard Grove Senior Housing Fourplex at 575 W 1700 North. The committee will also approve minutes from the November 24, 2025 meeting and adjourn.

• Plat Amendment - Cove Estates - 1030 N 1510 East
• Preliminary Plat - Rolling Sand Plat A - 1765 S Sandhill Road
• Final Plat - Rolling Sand Plat A - 1765 S Sandhill Road
• ASH Site Plan - Orchard Grove Senior Housing Fourplex - 575 W 1700 North

Natural Resources Stewardship Committee

The Natural Resources Advisory Commission will meet to hear from the City Arborist regarding trees and tree cover. The commission will also discuss a potential retreat and updates to their award website.

• Presentation by City Arborist Josh Story on Trees and Tree Cover
• Discussion for a possible commission retreat in January
• Update of NRAC award website
• Review and approval of Nov. 6, 2025, meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a zoning ordinance map amendment. The body will discuss a request to rezone a specific property from R8 to PD-34.

• Public hearing for rezoning 575 East 1000 South from R8 to PD-34

Transportation Advisory Commission

The Orem Transportation Advisory Commission will discuss and review updates on several transportation projects, including road widenings, pedestrian crossings, and public transit initiatives. The meeting includes presentations and discussions on items like the Center Street Widening, UTA FrontRunner project, and UVU roundabout.

• UTA Presentation by Dede Murray & Nick Wilcox
• Center Street Widening/Rail Crossing
• 1600 N 400 E Grade Separated Crossing (Murdock Canal)
• UTA FrontRunner 2x Project
• UVU 1200 S 400 W Roundabout

Development Review Committe

The Development Review Committee is meeting to review several property adjustments and administrative approvals for commercial and healthcare sites. The body will also vote on the minutes from the November 17, 2025 meeting.

• Lot line adjustment for Costco at approximately 650 E 800 South
• Administrative approval for Timp Hospital Modscapes at approximately 750 W 800 North
• Administrative approval for Utopia for Zion Bank at approximately 462 W 800 North
• Lot line adjustment for Vineyard Heights generally at 1010 W 400 North
• Administrative approval for Costco Cooler Addition generally at 648 E 800 South

Cultural Arts Council

The Orem Cultural Arts Council will meet to review the Heart of Downtown, approve minutes, and discuss a benefit concert policy. The meeting will also cover volunteer opportunities for a local event.

• Review Heart of Downtown plan
• Discuss benefit concert policy
• Approve meeting minutes
• Art Ambassador Reports
• Night in Bethlehem volunteer opportunity

Recreation Advisory Commission

The Recreation Advisory Commission will discuss scheduling for 2026, including sports events like Ironman and Runtastic. The body will also review updates for Hillcrest, Windsor Park softball fields, and swimming pool construction.

• Windsor Park softball fields updates
• Swimming pool closures and construction update
• 2026 sports events including Ironman and Runtastic
• Hillcrest updates
• End of Year Strategic Plan Presentations

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and take action on a preliminary plat for the Pea1.son Subdivision. The meeting also includes a work session regarding the General Plan for Parks and Recreation.

• Public hearing and action on Preliminary Plat - Pea1.son Subdivision at 233 S 400 West
• Work session on General Plan: Parks and Recreation

City Council

The Orem City Council is holding a public hearing to consider proposed amendments to the City's Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget. Residents are invited to provide written or oral comments regarding the budget changes.

• Public hearing on proposed amendments to the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget

Development Review Committe

The Development Review Committee is meeting to consider two site plan applications. The body will also review minutes from the November 10, 2025, meeting.

• Temporary Site Plan for Frederico Christmas Trees at 25 West Center Street
• Administrative Site Plan for Tesla Superchargers at 895 North 980 West

Orem Neighborhood Commission

The Orem Neighborhood Commission will meet on November 13, 2025, to discuss district service projects, short-term rentals, and review nominations for the Beautification Commission. The meeting will also address the tentative 2026 meeting schedule and approve previous minutes.

• Beautification Commission nominations with $25 gift cards and $100 grand prize
• Discussion on short-term rentals led by Deputy City Attorney Jacob Summers
• Review and approval of minutes from the 05/15/2025 meeting
• Tentative 2026 meeting schedule discussion (day, frequency, response to Debi D’Amico)
• Presentation of America’s Potluck for America 250 Celebration by Events Manager Kenice Whitaker

Orem Events Advisory Commission

The Orem Events Advisory Commission will convene on November 13, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. in City Council Conference Room #1002 to discuss city updates, volunteer activities, and commission business. The meeting includes a review of minutes from the prior meeting, updates on Orem Plaza, community events, and action commitments, as well as a discussion of veteran-related reports and holiday activities.

• Review and approve minutes from October 9, 2025
• Orem Plaza Update presented by Bryce Merrill
• Community Events - The Healer Nativity update by Kenice Whitaker
• Veteran[s Day Report & Evaluation by Rodney Gardner
• Lights On event planning with updates on wreath auction, kids activities, stage entertainment, and photo ops

Development Review Committe

The Development Review Committee will meet to decide on two land-use proposals: a preliminary and final plat for the Pearson Subdivision at 233 S 400 West and a rezone request for the Home Depot site at 575 East 1000 South. The committee will also approve minutes from the October 27, 2025 meeting and adjourn.

• Pearson Subdivision - Preliminary and Final Plat at 233 S 400 West
• Home Depot Rezone at 575 East 1000 South
• Approve minutes from October 27, 2025 meeting

Natural Resources Stewardship Committee

The Natural Resources Advisory Commission will meet to hear a guest presentation on water consumption and conservation, discuss future activities including tree cover, and review past meeting minutes. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Guest presentation by Reed Price on water consumption and conservation
• Discussion of trees and tree cover
• Invitation for Waste Management guest in December
• Review and approval of Oct. 2, 2025 meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold two public hearings to consider changes to the city's zoning map and ordinance text. These requests involve a property rezoning and the addition of a new approved use in a specific zone.

• Public hearing for rezoning 1750 South Geneva Road from OS5 to C2
• Public hearing to add SLU Code 7425 'Gymnasium and Athletic Clubs' to approved uses in the PD36 Zone

City Council

The Orem City Council posted a public notice for the 2025 Municipal General Election, which will be conducted primarily by mail-in ballots. Residents can deposit ballots in drop boxes until 8 PM on Election Day, November 4, 2025. Provisional ballot registration will be available at vote centers.

• Mail-in ballots due by November 4, 2025
• Drop boxes at 56 N State Street and 93 N 400 E, Orem
• Vote centers open November 21, 7 AM–8 PM, including Center Point Church at 1550 Sandhill Road
• Candidates for mayor: Dave Young, Karen McCandless
• Candidates for city council: Quinn Mecham, Crystal Muhlestein, Doyle Muhlestein, Angela Moulton, LaNae Millett, David M. Spencer

Development Review Committe

The Orem Development Review Committee will decide on five land-use items at its October 27, 2025 meeting, including administrative approvals, text amendments, and final plats. The committee will also approve minutes from the prior meeting and adjourn.

• Administrative Approval - Chor Carport at 1433 West 130 South
• Text Amendment - Padel Den at 1440 North 1380 West
• Plat Amendment - Deerfield at 1021 West 40 South
• Final Plat - Maag Final Plat at 537 North 500 West
• Plat Amendment - Taylor Park Plat B at 105 West Hidden Hollow Drive

Historical Preservation Advisory Commission

The Historical Preservation Advisory Commission will meet to review tour list updates and historical projects. The body will also hold a neighborhood discussion regarding Memmo Gardens.

• Tour list updates for Nielsen's Grove Park, Cordner Family, and Cabins
• Discussion on the Historical Interviews Project
• Neighborhood discussion regarding Memmo Gardens with Tami Moore
• Updates on CARE Grant Displays
• Review and approval of minutes from the 05.22.2025 meeting

Library Advisory Commission

The Library Advisory Commission will meet to receive reports on the Experience the Library Conference and Directors' Summit. The body will also discuss the 2026 meeting schedule and receive updates on library renovations and the Beehive Library Consortium.

• Update on library renovations
• Discussion of 2026 Library Advisory Commission Schedule
• 2025 Experience the Library Conference report
• 2025 Directors' Summit report
• Beehive Library Consortium update

Public Works Advisory Commission

The Orem Public Works Advisory Commission will convene on October 21, 2025, to conduct routine business including approving the August 19, 2025 meeting minutes, receiving brief updates on public works projects, and discussing other business. The meeting is open to the public at 56 N State Street, Orem, UT 84057.

Development Review Committe

The Orem Development Review Committee will decide on administrative approval for a carport at 1433 South 130 West and a text amendment to add SLU code 7425 for gymnasiums and athletic clubs to a PD zone at 1440 North 1380 West. The committee will also approve minutes from the October 13, 2025 meeting.

• Administrative approval for Chor Carport at 1433 South 130 West
• Text amendment to add SLU code 7425 (Gymnasium and Athletic Clubs) to PD zone at 1440 North 1380 West
• Approval of minutes from October 13, 2025 meeting

Planning Commission

The Orem Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on October 15, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers to consider a zoning map amendment for a property at 1750 South Geneva Road. The proposed change would rezone the site from OS5 to C2, with details available in the Community Development Office.

• PUBLIC HEARING - ZONING ORDINANCE MAP AMENDMENT for 1750 South Geneva Road (OS5 to C2)
• Amendment to Article 22-5-3(A) of Orem zoning ordinance
• Public hearing scheduled for October 15, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. in City Council Chambers (56 N State Street)

City Council

The Orem City Council meeting scheduled for October 14, 2025, at 6:00 PM has been canceled. No decisions or discussions will take place at this meeting.

Development Review Committe

The Development Review Committee is meeting to discuss several land use requests, including site plans and plat amendments. The body will also review minutes from the September 29th, 2025 meeting.

• Centennial Acres Plat C Plat Amendment at 1670 North 680 West
• Raspados y Elates Alejo Temporary Site Plan at 516 North State Street
• Rocket Gem D Condo Conversion at 241 W 310 North
• Avanesyan Motors Site Plan at 62 E 1700 South
• Mountain Grove Plat D Plat Amendment at 1365 N 330 East

Orem Events Advisory Commission

The Orem Events Advisory Commission will discuss upcoming city event plans and evaluate the Taste of Home event. The body will also receive updates on Orem Plaza.

• Taste of Home Evaluation
• Truck or Treat event plans
• Veteran's Day program plans
• Orem Plaza update
• Lights On committee meeting

Natural Resources Stewardship Committee

The Orem Natural Resources Advisory Commission will meet to discuss tree cover, traffic operations, and future activities. The agenda includes a review of previous meeting minutes and a debrief of the Orem Family Health Festival.

• Review and approval of September 4, 2025, meeting minutes
• Discussion on trees and tree cover with Darren Hawkins
• Presentation by Traffic Operations / Active Transport
• Invitations for future guests, including a Water presentation in November
• Debrief of the Orem Family Health Festival

Planning Commission

The Orem Planning Commission will hold a work session on the General Plan's economic development and a regular session to approve minutes and subdivision plat amendments.

• Approval of minutes from August 20, 2025 meeting
• Plat Amendment - Bellevue Ridge at 258 N Palisade Drive
• Plat Amendment - D Anna B Subdivision Plat D at 572 S 880 West
• Preliminary Plat - Okolowitz Plat C at 1274 N 260 West
• General Plan Work Session: Economic Development

Development Review Committe

The Orem Development Review Committee will consider five development items at its September 29, 2025 meeting, including plats, rezoning, and site plans. The committee will also approve minutes from the prior meeting and adjourn.

• Bellevue Ridge - Plat Amendment at 258 North Palisade Drive
• Canyon Park - Final Plat at 1203 North 630 East
• Johnson Farms Rezone - Zoning Ordinance Map Amendment at 1750 S Geneva Road
• Smarty Landscaping - Administrative Site Plan at 1475 South Sandhill Road
• Maag Subdivision - Preliminary Plat at 537 N 500 West

City Council

The Orem City Council will meet on September 23, 2025, to discuss and potentially vote on a zoning amendment that would allow single-family zoned properties to be developed as multi-family dwellings in certain circumstances. The meeting includes presentations on library and police remodel plans, sports tourism, engineering updates, and a public hearing on the zoning change.

• PUBLIC HEARING - ORDINANCE to amend Article 22-21 for multi-family dwellings zoning exceptions
• WORK SESSION: Library and Police Remodel tour (60 min)
• PRESENTATION: Sports Tourism / Ironman Bid by Bryce Merrill
• PRESENTATION: Engineering Projects Update by Taggart Bowen
• PRESENTATION: 501(c)(4) Update by Steve Earl

Cultural Arts Council

The Orem Cultural Arts Council will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and discuss the HeArt of Downtown Project, gathering community input. Ambassador reports will also be presented.

• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• HeArt of Downtown Project and input discussion
• Ambassador Reports

Recreation Advisory Commission

The commission will discuss updates to volunteer requirements based on a new state house bill and review the Indoor Pool Project. The meeting also covers scholarship eligibility and sports tourism.

• Indoor Pool Project review
• Youth Volunteer Requirements per new state house bill
• Income Based Scholarships eligibility requirements
• Sports Tourism bid
• Swim Pool Core Sample Test and scoreboard updates

Planning Commission

The Orem Planning Commission meeting scheduled for September 17, 2025, was canceled. A work session was held at 4:30 PM to discuss General Plan elements, including the Land Use and Economic elements, at the City Council conference room in Orem.

Development Review Committe

The Orem Development Review Committee will review three residential plats: Okolowitz Plat C (preliminary), D Anna B Subdivision Plat D (amendment), and Canyon Park Plat A (final). The committee will also approve the minutes from the September 2nd, 2025 meeting and adjourn.

• Okolowitz Plat C - Preliminary Plat at 1274 N 260 West
• D Anna B Subdivision Plat D - Plat Amendment at 572 S 880 West
• Canyon Park Plat A - Final Plat at 1203 N 630 East
• Approve minutes from September 2nd, 2025 meeting

Orem Neighborhood Commission

The Neighborhood Advisory Commission meeting scheduled for September 11, 2025, has been cancelled.

Orem Events Advisory Commission

The Orem Events Advisory Commission is meeting to discuss planning for the Taste of Orem event and upcoming fall and winter activities. The body will also review city updates regarding board position descriptions and a new commissions webpage.

• Taste of Orem discussion: entertainment, art vendors, cultural booths, food vendors, and logistics/safety
• Fall and Winter events planning: Veteran's Day, Gold Star Memorial Dedication, Truck and Treat, and Lights On
• Review of Events Commission Position Description Guide
• Approval of July 10, 2025 meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session and regular meeting to discuss city updates and community reports. The council is scheduled to decide on amendments to business license revocations and reappointments for the Public Works Advisory Commission.

• Ordinance regarding Business License Revocation Amendments
• Reappointments for the Public Works Advisory Commission
• Discussion on HeArt of Downtown Study/Civic Tour Follow Up
• Presentation on myOrem Update
• United Way Community Assessment Report presentation

Natural Resources Stewardship Committee

The Natural Resources Advisory Commission will meet to discuss the Library Greenhouse and Learning Garden and city tree cover. The body will also make decisions regarding booth materials and shirts.

• Discussion on Library Greenhouse and Learning Garden with guest Bryce Merrill
• Decisions on booth materials and shirts
• Planning for Harvest Festival
• Discussion on trees and tree cover with Darren Hawkins
• Review and approval of August 7, 2025, meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Orem Planning Commission meeting scheduled for September 3, 2025, at 56 North State Street has been cancelled. The public is invited to participate in all Planning Commission meetings, and accommodations can be arranged by contacting the Development Services Office.

Development Review Committe

The Orem Development Review Committee will meet to review an administrative site plan for a self-storage facility at 243 South Geneva Road. The committee will also approve the minutes from the August 18, 2025 meeting before adjourning. The meeting is scheduled for September 2, 2025, at 11:00 AM in the Aspen Conference Room.

• F3 Self Storage - Administrative Site Plan at 243 South Geneva Road
• Approval of minutes from August 18, 2025 meeting

City Council

The City Council and Executive Staff will conduct a Civic Tour visiting various sites. The itinerary includes city-owned property and locations in Herriman and South Jordan.

• Site visit to city owned property at 360 W 1600 South, Orem
• Visit to Herriman Ice Ribbon at 13082 Fort Herriman Pkwy, Herriman
• Visit to America First Square at 11111 South Ballpark Drive, South Jordan

City Council

The Orem City Council will hold a work session and regular meeting to discuss several presentations, including updates on Geneva Road construction, downtown revitalization efforts, pedestrian safety at City Center Park, and short-term rental regulations. The council will also certify the 2025 Primary Election results and consider appointments to local commissions.

• Presentation on Geneva Road construction from University Parkway to 1450 South
• HeArt of Downtown revitalization plan presentation
• Pedestrian safety and mobility discussion for City Center Park
• Certification of 2025 City of Orem Primary Election results
• Appointments to CDBG Advisory Commission and Planning Commission

Public Works Advisory Commission

The Orem Public Works Advisory Commission will hold a procedural meeting to welcome a new member, approve previous meeting minutes, review past meetings, and discuss a presentation to the City Council. No substantive decisions or new items are listed on the agenda.

Development Review Committe

The Development Review Committee is meeting to review a site plan and several administrative approvals for local projects. The body will also consider a plat amendment for Vineyard Heights.

• Raising Canes site plan at 11 W Center Street
• Vineyard Heights plat amendment at 1010 W 400 North
• Canyon View Apartments Fiber administrative approval at 1430 S Sandhill Road
• Hartland Homestead Homes administrative approval at 584 S 900 East
• AT&T Upgrade administrative approval at 950 N 1000 West

Cultural Arts Council

The Orem Cultural Arts Advisory Commission will meet to approve past meeting minutes and discuss several arts-related updates, including funding announcements, event planning, and local artist features. The meeting is open to the public and may include electronic participation for members.

• Approve Meeting Minutes
• UAM Funding Announcement
• Taste of Orem Update & Request
• Tiger Friday - New Mural in Orem
• Constitution Month art contest

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a new chapter on water use and preservation for the City General Plan. The body will also review subdivision and site plans for a new restaurant and a plat amendment.

• Public hearing for Orem City General Plan amendment to add Chapter 9, Water Use and Preservation
• Preliminary subdivision for Raising Canes at 11 W Center Street, including vacation of lots 3 & 4 of Albertsons Center Subdivision
• Site plan for Raising Canes at 11 W Center Street involving demolition of Burger King and construction of a restaurant with drive-through
• Plat amendment for Cascade Vista Plat C at 438 N 850 East to correct lot lines

Natural Resources Stewardship Committee

The Natural Resources Advisory Commission will meet to discuss a new trail grant and city tree cover. The committee will also review Oremfest and seek volunteers for subcommittees.

• Presentation by Heather Cox regarding a new trail grant
• Discussion on trees and tree cover led by Darren Hawkins
• Review and approval of May 29, 2025 meeting minutes
• Follow-up discussion on Oremfest

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to discuss amending Article 22-21 regarding special exceptions for multi-family dwellings. The commission will also hold a work session to continue discussions on the Land Use Element and redevelopment.

• Public Hearing: Request to amend Article 22-21 to adjust requirements for developing single-family zoned properties as multi-family
• Work Session: Land Use Element discussion
• Work Session: Redevelopment discussion

Transportation Advisory Commission

The Transportation Advisory Commission is reviewing several infrastructure projects, including a potential grade-separated crossing and Center Street widening. The body is also discussing the implementation of a transportation utility fee based on residence type and business trip generation.

• Proposed $15M to $18M grade separated crossing at 1600 N 400 E (Murdock Canal)
• Discussion of a Transportation Utility Fee based on residence type and business trip generation
• Center Street widening design for a 5-lane cross-section
• Plan to convert Orem Blvd between 1200 South and 400 South to single lanes with bike lanes
• Proposed new signal at Smith's/City Center intersection and pedestrian crossing at City Center Park

Development Review Committe

The Development Review Committee will meet to discuss plat amendments for two specific locations. The committee will also review minutes from the July 21, 2025, meeting.

• Plat Amendment for Raising Canes at 11 W Center Street
• Plat Amendment for Cascade Vista Plat C at 435 N 850 East

Development Review Committe

The Development Review Committee is meeting to discuss an administrative approval for Harward Farms. The body will also review minutes from the July 14, 2025 meeting.

• Administrative approval for Harward Farms located generally at 1620 N State Street

Cultural Arts Council

The Cultural Arts Advisory Commission is meeting to discuss various local arts projects and event planning. The body will review sponsorships, community celebrations, and performer recruitment for upcoming festivals.

• Sponsorship for the Horn Workshop at UVU on Jan. 30 & 31
• America 250 Celebrations
• Taste of Orem performer and art market vendor recruitment
• Harvest Festival stage performers
• Halloween Storytelling at Farmers Market

Public Works Advisory Commission

The Public Works Advisory Commission will meet to conduct a tour of the Don A. Christiansen Regional Water Treatment Plant. The body will also consider the approval of meeting minutes from April 15, 2025.

• Tour of Don A. Christiansen Regional Water Treatment Plant
• Approval of April 15, 2025 meeting minutes

Library Advisory Commission

The Library Advisory Commission will discuss updates to library renovations and review the Internet and Online Access Policy. The body will also plan a report for the City Council and continue discussions on digital resources.

• Review of Internet and Online Access Policy
• Update on library renovations
• Discussion of Library Advisory Commission Report to the City Council for September
• Discussion on digital resources
• Introduction of new members Christine Corley and Angela Watters

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a work session to discuss several elements of the General Plan. The regular session scheduled for 5:30 PM is canceled.

• Water Conservation Element introduction and overview
• Housing and Moderate Income Housing Report discussion
• Land Use Element discussion
• Redevelopment Chapter discussion

Development Review Committe

The Development Review Committee is meeting to review administrative approvals for utility and charging infrastructure. The body will also consider a final plat for a subdivision.

• Crown Castle SLT 125 administrative approval at 1200 S 580 West
• Walmart EV Charging Stations administrative approval at 1355 Sandhill Rd
• Rands Subdivision final plat at 470 N 300 West
• Centurylink P.092901 administrative approval at 892 S 100 West

Orem Events Advisory Commission

The Events Advisory Commission will meet to review the outcomes of Oremfest and Memorial Day celebrations. The body will discuss public feedback and specific event components, including the parade, fireworks, and vendor performance.

• Oremfest evaluation including public feedback, car show, and drone show/fireworks
• Memorial Day event evaluation
• Discussion of term limits for Commission Members
• Commission assignments for upcoming events
• Review of May 8, 2025 meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council will consider an ordinance to amend campaign finance disclosure rules. The meeting also includes a discussion on allowable building heights in residential zones and an agreement regarding the 1600 North 400 East Project.

• Ordinance amending Section 2-3-4 of the Orem City Code regarding Campaign Finance Disclosures
• Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign the first amendment to interlocal agreement 2022-286 for the 1600 North 400 East Project
• Discussion on allowable height of primary buildings in residential zones
• Closed session to discuss litigation, professional competence of an individual, or real property lease/purchase

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will discuss updates to the General Plan regarding land use, redevelopment, and housing. The body is also deciding on several plat amendments and subdivisions, and holding a public hearing on multi-family dwelling requirements.

• Public Hearing: Text Amendment to Article 22-21 regarding Special Exceptions for Multi-Family Dwellings
• Preliminary Plat: Canyon Park 79 lot subdivision at 1203 N 630 East
• Preliminary Plat: Rands Subdivision deep lot at 470 N 300 West
• Plat Amendment: Lottwood Plat D at 1989 N 350 West
• Discussion on allowable height in residential zones

Development Review Committe

The committee is reviewing several administrative approvals for telecommunications equipment and utility infrastructure. The meeting also includes a preliminary plat review and a temporary site plan request.

• Preliminary Plat for Canyon Park at 1203 N 630 East
• Temporary Site Plan for Harward Farms Sweet Corn at 440 S State
• Administrative Approval for Intermountain Health Hospital Helipad at 331 N 400 West
• Administrative Approval for Garff Charging Stations at 165 E University Parkway
• Administrative Approvals for Crown Castle and Centurylink equipment at multiple locations

City Council

The City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding a budget amendment ordinance. The body is also considering several resolutions related to water supply agreements, privacy compliance, and a contract with The Lockhart Group.

• Public hearing for Budget Amendment ordinance
• Interlocal Emergency Water Supply Agreement with Vineyard
• 2025 Water Supply Agreement with Central Utah Water Conservancy District
• Agreement with The Lockhart Group
• Appointment of Lt. Fenn to the North Utah Valley Animal Shelter Board

Development Review Committe

The Development Review Committee is meeting to consider several temporary site plans and one plat amendment. The majority of the agenda focuses on temporary locations for fireworks vendors.

• Temporary site plan for Surf Snow & Coco at 25 W Center Street
• Temporary site plans for fireworks at 1355 S Sandhill Road, 830 N State Street, 1616 S State Street, 1600 North State Street, 798 N State Street, and 1640 S State Street
• Plat amendment for Lottwood Plat D at 1989 N 350 West

Cultural Arts Council

The Cultural Arts Advisory Commission will meet to discuss upcoming community events and entertainment. The body will review schedules for Oremfest and the Summer Concert Series.

• Review of Oremfest Concert Entertainment
• Summer Concert Series Emcee Schedule
• Folkfest Update
• Ambassador Report
• Adoption of minutes

Recreation Advisory Commission

The Recreation Advisory Commission will meet to discuss updates to the 2025-2026 fee schedule. The body will also review park-related items including road races, field maintenance, and equipment.

• 2025-2026 Fee Schedule Changes
• Road Races in Parks
• RC Course
• Backstops in Parks
• Field Maintenance

Development Review Committe

The Development Review Committee is meeting to discuss a preliminary plat for a project called Canyon Park. The committee will also review minutes from a previous meeting.

• Canyon Park Preliminary Plat located generally at 1203 N 630 E

Planning Commission

The Orem Planning Commission will discuss land use and redevelopment concepts. The body is deciding on several site plans and preliminary plats for residential and commercial developments.

• Preliminary Plat for Canyon Park: 79 lot subdivision at 1203 N 630 East
• Site Plan for Ken Garff: dealership parking expansion at 134 E. 1200 South
• Site Plan for Center for Change at 1748 N. State Street
• Preliminary Plat for Rand's Subdivision at 470 W 165 South
• Discussion on Land Use Element and Redevelopment concepts

Special Service Lighting District of the City of Orem

The Special Service Lighting District of the City of Orem is holding a public hearing to consider adopting the budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. Residents may provide oral comments on the proposed spending.

• Proposed Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget of $1,416,000

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings to decide on the FY 2025-2026 budget, enterprise fund transfers, and compensation increases for specific city officers. The meeting also includes budget adoptions for the Redevelopment Agency and the Special Service Lighting District.

• Public hearing on adopting the FY 2025-2026 Budget
• Public hearing on ordinance for compensation increases for specific city officers
• Public hearing on Enterprise Fund Transfers for FY 2025-2026
• Adoption of FY 2025-2026 Redevelopment Agency (RDA) budget and amendment of FY 2024-2025 budget
• Adoption of FY 2025-2026 Special Service Lighting District (SSLD) budget

Redevelopment Agency of the City of Orem

The Redevelopment Agency of the City of Orem will hold a public hearing to consider adopting its budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 and amending the prior year’s budget. The proposed budget is $2,115,000. Residents may attend in person at 56 North State Street or participate electronically.

• Public hearing on FY 2025-2026 budget ($2,115,000) and FY 2024-2025 amendments
• Meeting at 6:10 p.m. in Orem City Council Chambers, 56 N State Street
• Electronic participation available
• ADA accommodations must be requested at least 3 days prior

Municipal Building Authority of the City of Orem

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. The body is scheduled to approve the meeting minutes from June 18, 2024.

• Approval of June 18, 2024 meeting minutes

Development Review Committe

The Orem Development Review Committee will meet on June 9, 2025, to review site plans and preliminary plats for three projects, approve previous meeting minutes, and adjourn. The meeting is procedural and does not include major decisions.

• Ken Garff site plan review at 134 E 1200 South
• Rands Subdivision preliminary plat review at 470 W 165 South
• Utopia Orchard Heights administrative approval at 1135 S 225 East
• Approval of May 27, 2025 meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council is providing a proposition information packet regarding a referendum filed against Ordinance 2025-006. This ordinance involves rezoning approximately 14.01 acres at 710 West 2000 South from Open Space (OS-5) to Single Family Residential (R8).

• Referendum for Ordinance 2025-006 regarding rezoning of 710 West 2000 South
• Proposed change from Open Space (OS-5) to Single Family Residential (R8) for 14.01 acres

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will discuss residential building heights and the General Plan Land Use Element. The body will also consider a text amendment regarding special exceptions for multi-family dwellings on single-family zoned lots.

• Public hearing on text amendment for multi-family dwelling special exceptions
• Cherapple Farms Plat Q plat amendment at 1788 North High Country Drive regarding easement vacation
• Discussion on allowable height of primary buildings in residential zones
• General Plan Update - Land Use Element continued

Natural Resources Stewardship Committee

The Natural Resources Advisory Commission is meeting to discuss items of business and review previous meeting minutes. The agenda includes a presentation from Provo City Sustainability Coordinator Hannah Salzl.

• Presentation by Provo City Sustainability Coordinator Hannah Salzl
• Review and approval of May 1, 2025, meeting minutes

Development Review Committe

The Development Review Committee will review two temporary site plans for Phantom Fireworks and one plat amendment for Cherapple Farms. The committee will also vote to approve minutes from the May 19, 2025 meeting.

• Phantom Fireworks Orem Plaza temporary site plan at 30 West Center Street
• Phantom Fireworks Vasa Fitness temporary site plan at 1585 N State Street
• Cherapple Farms Plat Q plat amendment at 1788 North High Country Drive

City Council

The City Council will consider resolutions to adopt utility master plans and the projected use of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for fiscal year 2025-2026. The meeting includes a work session on wastewater planning and municipal office filing requirements.

• Resolution for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) projected use of funds for FY 2025-2026
• Resolution adopting Utility Master Plans and associated financial plans
• Appointments to the Library Advisory Commission
• Presentation on Municipal Wastewater Planning Program
• Discussion on Boards and Commissions Handbook and Policies

City Council

The City of Orem issued a cancellation notice for the May 22, 2025 Historic Preservation Advisory Commission meeting. The agenda listed only updates and discussions, with no decisions scheduled.

Historical Preservation Advisory Commission

The Historical Preservation Advisory Commission is meeting to discuss updates on a historic survey and the CARE Grant project. The body will also review proposed tour dates for Nielsen's Grove Park and a potential tour of the new City Hall.

• Discussion and review of display ideas for the CARE Grant Project
• Project update and discussion regarding the Historic Survey
• Proposed tour dates for June at Nielsen's Grove Park
• Review and approval of minutes from 01.26.2025 and 03.27.2025
• Discussion of Historic Preservation Files Work Meeting

Natural Resources Stewardship Committee

The notice for the May 21, 2025, meeting of the Natural Resources Stewardship Committee has been cancelled. The agenda listed discussions on a historic survey, the CARE Grant project, and a potential tour of Nielsen's Grove Park.

• Discussion of CARE Grant project displays
• Historic Survey project update
• Proposed June tour dates for Nielsen's Grove Park
• Review of minutes from 01.26.2025 and 03.27.2025

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a pre-meeting to discuss the Land Use and Redevelopment elements of the General Plan. The regular session includes several consent items regarding site plans, preliminary plats, and plat amendments.

• Valor Homes: Proposed office building site plan at 1301 W 400 South
• RWB Ventures: Preliminary plat and site plan for 2 new industrial buildings at 1492 W 1200 North
• Lake Ridge Farms: Proposed 15-lot subdivision preliminary plat at 840 W. 600 South
• Abbey Road Phase 4: Plat amendment to combine 3 phases at 1450 N. 750 East
• Sullivan Plat V: Plat amendment to correct info at 727 S. 250 West

Library Advisory Commission

The Library Advisory Commission will discuss the 2025-2026 library budget and provide an update on the renovation of the North Wing Circulation. The meeting also includes reviews of summer reading and digital services.

• Renovation update for North Wing Circulation
• 2025-2026 Library Budget Overview
• Summer Reading 2025 Overview
• OverDrive/Libby discussion
• CARE recap

Development Review Committe

The Development Review Committee is meeting to discuss administrative approvals for several CenturyLink and Lumen projects. The body will also consider preliminary and final plat approvals for RWB Ventures.

• Administrative Approval: CenturyLink at 520 S Geneva Road
• Administrative Approval: Centurylink at 415 W 800 South
• Administrative Approval: Centurylink at 316 S 150 West
• Administrative Approval: Lumen at 672 S 200 West
• Prelim and Final Plat Approval: RWB Ventures at 1492 W 1200 North

Cultural Arts Council

The Cultural Arts Advisory Commission will meet to approve meeting minutes from March and discuss several upcoming events. Topics include a recap of the UVU Art Museum tour and promotion of UVU arts programming, a review of the new CARE Tax Group with ambassador assignment adjustments, planning for Oremfest stage entertainment, and the selection process for the Summer Concert Series. An Art Ambassador report is also scheduled.

• Approve meeting minutes from March
• Review new CARE Tax Group and adjust Ambassador assignments
• Assign and schedule Oremfest stage entertainment
• Discuss Summer Concert Series selection process
• Recap UVU Art Museum tour and promote UVU arts programming

Orem Neighborhood Commission

The Orem Neighborhood Commission will hear presentations from Development Services, the Neighborhood Improvement Team, and Community Oriented Policing. They will also discuss the failed Sharon Elementary lease for a community resource center, introduce new commission members, and consider a schedule change.

• Sharon Elementary lease was not executed, so myHometown will not hold a Community Resource Center there
• Introductions of new commissioners Kirsten Bascom (District 1) and Tamara Rodriguez (District 6)
• Vacancies announced in Districts 1 and 8
• Discussion of changing the regular meeting schedule
• Distribution of signage and nominations from the Beautification Commission

Redevelopment Agency of the City of Orem

The Redevelopment Agency of Orem will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at 6:10 PM to consider adopting its tentative budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. The proposed agency budget is $1,390,000. Residents may attend and make oral comments.

• Public hearing on adoption of the Tentative Redevelopment Agency budget for FY 2025-2026, proposed at $1,390,000

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 FY 2025-2026 budget of $1,416,000. Residents may attend in person at 56 North State Street or participate electronically.

• FY 2025-2026 budget: $1,416,000
• Public hearing at 6:20 p.m. in Orem City Council Chambers, 56 N State Street

City Council

The Orem City Council will hold public hearings and vote on the tentative Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget, including allocations for CDBG funds and CARE Tax distributions. They will also consider two rezonings: Ken Garff properties at 134 and 110 East 1200 South from R8 to C2, and Whitestone Estates at 710 West 2000 South from OS5 to R8. Additionally, the council will discuss short-term rental regulations and receive presentations on various city programs and recognitions.

• Public hearing and vote on tentative FY2025-2026 budget, with final adoption set for June 10, 2025
• Ordinance to rezone 134 and 110 East 1200 South (1.05 acres) from R8 to C2 for Ken Garff
• Public hearing and ordinance to rezone 710 West 2000 South (14.01 acres) from OS5 to R8 for Whitestone Estates
• Resolution approving CDBG projected use of funds for FY2025-2026
• Ordinance authorizing CARE Tax revenue distribution for FY2025-2026

Development Review Committe

The Development Review Committee will decide on a plat amendment for Sullivan Plat V at 727 S 250 West and site plan approvals for Valor Homes at 1301 W 400 South and Center for Change at 1748 N State Street. The committee will also approve the minutes from the May 5, 2025 meeting. The next meeting is scheduled for May 19, 2025.

• Sullivan Plat V - Plat Amendment Approval at 727 S 250 West
• Valor Homes - Site Plan Approval at 1301 W 400 South
• Center for Change - Site Plan Approval at 1748 N State Street
• Approval of minutes from May 5, 2025 meeting

Orem Events Advisory Commission

The Orem Events Advisory Commission will meet to review minutes from April 10, 2025, and receive updates on city events including safety, food vendors, parade, fireworks, and Sportsfest. The commission will also discuss requests for city staff, specifically reviewing the Oremfest schedule and parade applicants. Action commitments from prior meetings will be reviewed.

• Review and approve minutes from April 10, 2025
• City updates on safety and action commitments for food vendors, parade, fireworks, Sportsfest, baby contest, pool party, and stage entertainment
• Commission updates on car show, Memorial Day, boutiques, children's crafts, Orchards Jam, fireworks tent, and volunteer gift
• Review of Oremfest schedule
• Review of parade applicants

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a pre-meeting to review the General Plan Land Use update. The regular session includes a consent agenda with several site plans and a plat amendment.

• General Plan Update: Land Use
• Bank Of America Site Plan at 1300 S State Street
• Dex Auto Site Plan at 1901 N State Street
• Aspen Grove Site Plan at 1350 E 740 North
• Better Homes Plat B Plat Amendment

Development Review Committe

The Development Review Committee is meeting to discuss three land development items. The body will review two plat amendments and one site plan.

• Abbey Road Phase 4 Plat Amendment at 1450 N. 750 East
• RWB Ventures Site Plan at 1492 W. 1200 North
• Okolowitz Subdivision Plat B Plat Amendment at 1245 N. 260 West

Natural Resources Stewardship Committee

The Natural Resources Advisory Commission will discuss subcommittees and volunteer engagement, and hear from a guest sustainability coordinator. Updates will be given on Earth Day with Utah Lake Authority, a connected trail plan, awards, and a pending birding event. The committee will also have conversations about trees and tree cover, and review April 3 meeting minutes. No votes on ordinances or contracts are scheduled.

• Discussion of subcommittees and volunteer engagement
• Guest sustainability coordinator presentation
• Updates on Earth Day with Utah Lake Authority and Bike Orem
• Conversations about trees and tree cover
• Review and approval of April 3 meeting minutes

Development Review Committe

The Development Review Committee will hold a meeting on April 24, 2025 (listed as April 28 in the agenda title) to discuss and decide on five final plat applications, one site plan, a proposed amendment to Orem City Code Article 22-21 regarding special exceptions for multi-family dwellings, and approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Proposed amendments to Orem City Code Article 22-21 – Special Exception for Multi-Family Dwelling text amendment
• Bishop Estates – Final Plat at 526 N. 450 East
• Shallenberger – Final Plat at 1331 S 1000 East
• Orem Center for Change – Final Plat at 1748 N State Street
• Sunflower Dunes – Final Plat at 1450 S. 360 West

City Council

The Orem City Council will hold a public hearing to consider declaring nine parcels of real property as surplus. The council is discussing authorizing the sale of these properties to UDOT to facilitate the widening of 1600 North.

• Proposed sale of 975 West 1600 North (0.24 acres)
• Proposed sale of 1585 North 740 West (0.194 acres)
• Proposed sale of 1584 North 740 West (0.22 acres)
• Proposed sale of 689 West 1600 North (0.24 acres)
• Proposed sale of 795 West 1600 North (0.527 acres, Park/Detention Basin)

Recreation Advisory Commission

The Recreation Advisory Commission is meeting to discuss budget allocations and revenue outlooks. The body will also review rules for hot tubs and specific facility improvements for ballfields and the competition swim pool.

• 2025-2026 Capital Budget and CARE Allocations
• 2024-2025 Revenue Outlook
• Ballfield dirt and bathroom renovations
• Competition Swim Pool video scoreboard installation
• Orem Soccer Teams sharing Lakeside Park

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a work session to review the Land Use Element draft of the General Plan Update. The regular session includes several preliminary plat reviews and a continued discussion on a neighborhood meeting text amendment.

• General Plan Update: Land Use Element Draft
• Apple Pointe Preliminary Plat (230 East 2000 South)
• Bishop Estates Preliminary Plat (526 N 400 East)
• Orem Center For Change Preliminary Plat (1748 N State Street)
• Neighborhood Meeting Text Amendment

Public Works Advisory Commission

The Public Works Advisory Commission will consider approval of the February 18, 2025 meeting minutes and review work session presentations covering master plans, utility fees, and impact fees. The commission will also discuss transportation utility fees and handle any other business.

• Approval of February 18, 2025 meeting minutes
• Review of work session presentations on master plans, utility fees, and impact fees
• Discussion of transportation utility fees
• Other business

Development Review Committe

The Development Review Committee will consider three development applications: an administrative approval for EV chargers, a plat amendment for a subdivision, and a preliminary plat for a new subdivision. They will also approve the minutes from the April 7 meeting.

• Green on Campus Drive EV Chargers - Administrative Approval at 499 W 960 South
• Better Homes Subdivision Plat B - Plat Amendment at 312 N 800 West
• Shallenberger - Preliminary Plat at 1331 S. 1000 East
• Approval of minutes from April 7, 2025 meeting

CDBG Advisory Commission

The commission is meeting to review the outcomes of FY2024-2025 CDBG activities and discuss funding priorities for the upcoming FY2025-2026 cycle. The session includes a presentation from MAG regarding regional CDBG meetings and program administration.

• Review of FY2024-2025 funding and activity outcomes
• Discussion of Orem Executive Staff funding priorities for FY2025-2026
• Preview of projected CDBG funding for FY2025-2026
• Budget allocation suggestions for FY2025-2026
• Planning for a presentation to City Council

City Council

The Orem City Council will hold a work session and regular session on April 8, 2025. The work session includes presentations on an impact fees study, the IT and fleet budget, and a proposed short-term rental ordinance. The regular session features proclamations, awards, and a consent agenda. A planned rezone for Ken Garff at 134 and 110 East 1200 South has been requested to be continued to the May 13 meeting.

• Presentation – Impact Fees Study (40 min) by LRB Advisor
• Presentation – IT and Fleet Budget (50 min) by city staff
• Presentation – Short Term Rentals Ordinance (45 min) by Deputy City Attorney
• Ordinance – Ken Garff rezone of 1.05 acres at 134 & 110 East 1200 South from R8 to C2 (continued to May 13)
• Presentation – CDBG Allocations by Community Connections and MAG

Natural Resources Stewardship Committee

The Natural Resources Advisory Commission (NRAC) will meet to discuss how to best support Community Development with staff member Jared Hall, plan upcoming events including Earth Day with Bike Orem (April 26) and a Birding Summer event, and prepare for a City Council report. The agenda also includes a report on March's STEM like a Girl event and a follow-up on the Awards website link and city email address. No votes on ordinances, contracts, or budget items are scheduled.

• Discussion with Jared Hall on supporting Community Development
• Planning for Earth Day with Bike Orem on Saturday, April 26, 9-11 am
• Follow-up on Awards website link and city email address
• Invitation for sustainability coordinator as future guest for May
• Review and approval of March meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Orem Planning Commission will hold a work session to discuss and review the General Plan draft. No regular session or votes are scheduled; the meeting will adjourn after the discussion.

• General Plan Draft Discussion and Review

Transportation Advisory Commission

The Transportation Advisory Commission will discuss several transportation items, including a proposed bike trail location on 400 South, a crossing guard request from Windsor Principal, and updates on 1600 North road projects and the UVU roundabout. The commission will also plan a summer study of a HAWK signal on Center Street between 260 East and City Center Park.

• Bike Orem group to arrange a bike ride with the commission
• 400 South bike trail location and road rider access from Geneva and Vineyard Road
• Windsor Principal requesting a crossing guard
• Update on 1600 North from State Street to 1200 West
• Center Street HAWK signal study from 260 East to City Center Park planned for summer

Historical Preservation Advisory Commission

The Orem Historical Preservation Advisory Commission will hold a business meeting on March 27, 2025, at 6:00 PM. They will discuss a CARE grant project, plan future tours, and follow up on Memmo Gardens. The commission will also review and approve minutes from their November 21, 2024 meeting. The next regular meeting is scheduled for April 17, 2025.

• CARE grant project discussion
• Future Tours planning
• Memmo Gardens follow-up
• Review and approve minutes from 11.21.2024 meeting

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing to decide on rezoning property at 1203 North 630 East from a research and development park to single-family residential. A work session will also cover proposed utility fees, budget revenues, and the sale of 1600 North homes.

• Public hearing: Rezoning 1203 North 630 East (Canyon Park) from PD-6 to R8 (23.3 acres)
• Work session presentation on proposed utility fees
• Work session presentation on budget revenues and compensation
• Resolution authorizing an agreement with Utah County for 2025 elections
• Work session presentation on the proposed process for sale of 1600 North homes

Cultural Arts Council

The Orem Arts Advisory Commission is meeting to discuss several local art projects and reports. The body will review designs for a painted crosswalk and discuss ideas for the Utah Jazz Court at Windsor Park.

• Painted Crosswalk Design Review
• Utah Jazz Court at Windsor Park Ideas
• CARE Process Update
• UAM Grant Report
• Farmers Market season preparation

Orem Neighborhood Commission

The Neighborhood Advisory Commission will receive updates on city emergency drills, police activities, and neighborhood initiatives. The body will also discuss beautification awards and district open house events.

• Orem City Emergency Drill Presentation by Emergency Manager Heath Stevenson
• Beautification Awards discussion
• District Open House Events discussion with Councilmember Millett and Truman Van Cott
• Updates on NIT, COP, and myHometown
• Review and approval of minutes from the 01/09/2025 meeting

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a work session to review the General Plan Update draft and discuss changes to Home Occupation Business License regulations. The regular session includes a public hearing on rezoning 14.01 acres at 710 West 2000 South from Open Space to Single Family Residential, and a continued hearing on neighborhood meeting requirements for applications.

• Public hearing on Whitestone Estates rezoning (710 West 2000 South, 14.01 acres, OS5 to R8)
• Continued public hearing on ordinance modifying neighborhood meeting requirements
• Work session review of General Plan Update executive summary and Land Use Element draft
• Work session discussion of Home Occupation Business License regulation changes
• Consent agenda approval of March 5, 2025 meeting minutes

CARE Advisory Commission

The Orem CARE Advisory Commission will meet to welcome members, approve minutes from its March 10 and March 17 meetings, and hear applicant presentations. The next meeting is scheduled for March 2026. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from March 10, 2025 meeting
• Approval of minutes from March 17, 2025 meeting
• Applicant presentations (no further details provided in agenda)
• Next meeting set for March 2026

Library Advisory Commission

The Library Advisory Commission will consider approving the Orem City Art Collection and Display Policy, which was reviewed in January. They will also hear updates on the library renovation of the North Wing circulation area and gardens, and receive a 2025-2026 budget overview. The meeting includes introduction of new staff and a consortium update.

• Approve Orem City Art Collection and Display Policy
• Introduction of Shannon Montes de Oca as new Collection Services Library Manager
• Update on library renovation of North Wing circulation area and gardens
• 2025-2026 Library Budget Overview
• 2025-2026 Beehive Library Consortium Overview

CARE Advisory Commission

The CARE Advisory Commission will meet to conduct welcome and introductions and hear presentations from applicants. The body will also schedule its next meeting for March 18, 2025.

• Applicant presentations

Orem Events Advisory Commission

The Orem Events Advisory Commission meets to review past minutes, receive city updates on upcoming events, and discuss several event planning items. Key discussion topics include Memorial Day plans, public parking for events, and the Spirit of Orem recognition. The commission will also consider parade rules and approve a Grand Marshall.

• Grand Marshall acceptance
• City Center Grand Opening update
• Fitness Center Birthday Week plans
• Parade rules discussion
• Spirit of Orem and Memorial Day plans discussion

City Council

The Orem City Council will hold a work session and regular meeting on March 11, 2025. Key discussions include a presentation on proposed utility fees, the budget, and a process for selling 1600 North Homes. In the regular session, a public hearing is scheduled to rezone the roughly 23.3-acre Canyon Park property from research/development to single-family residential. A separate rezone request from Ken Garff has been continued to April 8.

• Public hearing to rezone 1203 North 630 East (Canyon Park) from PD-6 to Single Family Residential (R8) on 23.3 acres
• Presentation on proposed utility fees and a 45-minute discussion
• Presentation on proposed process for sale of 1600 North Homes
• Resolution authorizing election agreement with Utah County for 2025 city elections
• Reappointment of Quinn Mecham to Natural Resources Advisory Commission

CARE Advisory Commission

This is a procedural meeting of the Orem CARE Advisory Commission. The agenda includes welcome and introductions, applicant presentations, and scheduling the next meeting for March 17, 2025. No specific decisions or financial items are listed.

• Applicant presentations (no details provided)
• Next meeting scheduled for March 17, 2025

Natural Resources Stewardship Committee

The committee is coordinating upcoming community events and preparing its annual report for the City Council. Discussions include potential collaborations for Earth Day and the promotion of the tree rebate program.

• Discussion of Earth Day collaboration with Bike Orem for planting at Utah Lake
• Planning for the annual City Council report and beautification awards
• Advertising plan for the tree rebate program
• Review and approval of February meeting minutes
• Scheduling April guest from Development & Planning

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a request to rezone 23.3 acres at 1203 North 630 East (Canyon Park) from Professional Services to Low Density Residential and from PD-6 to R8. They will also continue a public hearing on proposed changes to neighborhood meeting requirements, including notice distance, deadlines, and re-noticing criteria. A work session will discuss the General Plan Update and neighborhood meeting notices.

• Public hearing to rezone 23.3 acres at 1203 North 630 East from Professional Services to Low Density Residential and from PD-6 to R8
• Continued public hearing on text amendment to change neighborhood meeting requirements (notice distance, deadlines, permissible meeting dates, re-noticing criteria)
• Consent agenda: approval of February 19, 2025 meeting minutes
• Work session: General Plan Update discussion (continued)
• Work session: Discussion on neighborhood meeting notices

Cultural Arts Council

The Orem Cultural Arts Advisory Commission will meet to adopt previous minutes and discuss upcoming events. Agenda items include reviewing the Sweet Heart Sing In, forming an Oremfest Entertainment Subcommittee, planning a tour of UVU Art Museum, and coordinating the Library Arts & Performance schedule. The meeting also covers spring and summer ideas and an Ambassador Report.

• Adopt minutes from previous meeting
• Review the Sweet Heart Sing In event
• Oremfest Entertainment Subcommittee formation
• Planning a Tour of UVU Art Museum
• Library Arts & Performance schedule discussion

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings to discuss a property rezoning request and a staff proposal to amend neighborhood meeting requirements. These changes would affect notice distances, deadlines, and meeting criteria.

• Continued public hearing for Ken Garff to rezone 134 East 1200 South and 110 East 1200 South from Single Family Residential (R8) to Commercial (C2)
• Public hearing on staff proposal to amend articles 22-14-20(I) and 22-1-5(G) regarding Neighborhood Meeting Requirements

Public Works Advisory Commission

The Public Works Advisory Commission will receive a presentation from Fred Philpot of LRB Public Finance Advisors on funding options for capital improvement projects identified in the draft Water, Sewer, and Storm Water Master Plans. They will consider recommending preferred funding options to the City Council. The meeting also includes approval of the January 21, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Presentation by LRB Public Finance Advisors on funding options for CIPs from draft utility master plans
• Consideration of recommending preferred funding options for City Council review
• Approval of January 21, 2025 meeting minutes

Recreation Advisory Commission

The Recreation Advisory Commission is meeting to discuss financial and strategic planning. The body will review the 2025 strategic plan and a budget preview for the 2026 fiscal year.

• 2026 Fiscal Year Budget Preview
• 2025 Strategic Plan Review
• Field Allocation Prioritization
• Review of previous minutes from 2024
• Meeting Schedules

Orem Events Advisory Commission

The Orem Events Advisory Commission will meet on February 13, 2025, to discuss and plan upcoming community events. Agenda items include reviewing minutes, receiving city updates, assigning commissioners to committees, and discussing application recruitment status for events such as Orem's Got Talent, the parade, and the baby contest. Training on volunteer recruitment and needs assessment is also scheduled.

• Discussion of application recruitment status for entertainment, Orem's Got Talent, food contest, food vendors, and boutiques
• Discussion of upcoming registration opening for parade, baby contest, car show, volunteers, and business showcase
• Training session on volunteer recruitment, needs assessment, and volunteer sign-up process
• Review and approve minutes from January 16, 2025
• Discussion of Spirit of Orem nominations

City Council

The Orem City Council will hold a work session including a closed session for pending litigation, personnel, or real property matters, followed by a 60-minute discussion on the Planning Commission Process. During the regular session, the council will consider a withdrawn rezoning application for Whitestone Estates (710 West 2000 South) and a consent reappointment to the Recreation Advisory Commission. The meeting also includes recognitions for a NASRO award and fire award banquet, and a presentation on legislative priorities.

• Closed session (Room 107) for pending litigation, personnel, or real property
• Discussion on Planning Commission Process with Community Development Director Gary McGinn
• Recognition of NASRO Award by Police Chief Josh Adams
• Reappointment of Carol Walker to the Recreation Advisory Commission
• Withdrawn rezoning ordinance: Whitestone Estates at 710 West 2000 South (14.18 acres)

Natural Resources Stewardship Committee

The Orem Natural Resources Stewardship Committee (NRAC) will welcome new staff, review January minutes, and plan upcoming events including a February snowshoeing event, a birding event update, and a possible Earth Day collaboration with Bike Orem. The committee will also discuss partnership opportunities and schedule future department presentations.

• Finalizing details for February Snowshoeing Event
• Update on Birding Event
• Possible Earth Day Collaboration with Bike Orem
• Discussion of partnership opportunities and event planning
• Planning for upcoming city department presentations

City Council

The Orem City Council will hold a regular session on January 28, 2025, with a work session beforehand. Key decisions include approving a resolution to consent to the sale of Alpine School District CTE property within the new reorganized school district boundary, and a resolution supporting America 250 Utah. The council will also discuss legislative priorities with a state senator and consider a nighttime construction exemption for Geneva Road.

• Resolution consenting to sale of Alpine School District property (CTE property) within the reorganized school district
• Resolution supporting America 250 Utah and approving the Orem Utah250 Community Committee
• Resolution granting nighttime construction exemption for Geneva Road
• Discussion of legislative priorities with Utah State Senator Keven J. Stratton
• Donation from Chubby's Restaurant for Gold Star Memorial

Library Advisory Commission

The Orem Library Advisory Commission will meet on January 21, 2025, at 6 PM in the City Council Workroom. They will elect a 2025 Chair and Vice Chair, review and approve meeting minutes from July 21, 2025, and review the 2025 Display Schedule. Key updates include the closure of the PERC center in the library basement and the relocation of its items to the North Wing main floor, as well as an update on the library renovation affecting the North Wing Circulation area and gardens.

• Elect 2025 Chair and Vice Chair
• Review and approve July 21, 2025 meeting minutes (date as listed)
• Review and approve 2025 Display Schedule presented by Jaime Bartlett and Holly Grierson
• PERC Project Update: PERC center closed November 2024; items moved to North Wing main floor Storytelling Wing, with small collection for in-library use
• Update on library renovation of North Wing Circulation area and gardens by Bryce Merrill

Public Works Advisory Commission

The Public Works Advisory Commission will consider approving November 2024 meeting minutes and receive a presentation on Capital Improvement Projects identified in the draft Water, Sewer, and Storm Water Master Plans. No votes on the master plans themselves are scheduled; the presentation is for discussion. The meeting also includes a general 'Other Business' item.

• Presentation of Capital Improvement Projects from draft Water, Sewer, and Storm Water Master Plans
• Consideration of November 19, 2024 meeting minutes
• General 'Other Business' discussion

Cultural Arts Council

The Orem Cultural Arts Advisory Commission is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on an Asphalt Art Grant, a policy update and timeline for CARE, decorative lights on the City Center Park stage, utility box project art selection, and Oremfest 2025 stage responsibilities. The commission will also receive an Art Ambassador update and consider approving minutes from a previous meeting.

• Asphalt Art Grant
• CARE Policy Update & Timeline
• Decorative lights on City Center Park stage
• Utility box project art selection
• Oremfest 2025 Stage Responsibilities

Historical Preservation Advisory Commission

The Commission will discuss goals, projects, and priorities for 2025. They will also receive updates on the Cabin, Survey, and City Center projects, and vote to approve minutes from previous meetings. This meeting is primarily planning and procedural.

• Discussion of 2025 goals, projects, and priorities
• Updates on Cabin, Survey, and City Center projects
• Review and approval of minutes from August 22, 2024, October 24, 2024, and November 21, 2024 meetings

Orem Events Advisory Commission

The Orem Events Advisory Commission is meeting to elect a new commission chair and vice chair. The body will also discuss the process for delegating assignments and the theme for Oremfest.

• Election of new Commission Chair and Vice Chair
• Discussion of Oremfest theme
• Discussion of assignment delegation process
• Review of 2025 events calendar including Memorial Day Celebration, Oremfest, Taste of Orem, Trunk or Treat, Veterans Day Celebration, and Lights On 2025

Planning Commission

The Orem Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a request to rezone two properties at 134 East 1200 South and 110 East 1200 South from Single Family Residential (R8) to Commercial (C2). The commission will also elect a Chair and Vice Chair and approve minutes from the previous meeting.

• Public hearing: Ken Garff Rezone – two properties at 134 E 1200 S and 110 E 1200 S from R8 to C2
• Chair and Vice Chair elections
• Consent agenda: approval of December 11, 2024 minutes

City Council

The City Council will consider an ordinance to amend the current fiscal year 2024-2025 budget. The meeting includes a work session with presentations on city grants, tax policy, and construction exemptions.

• Public hearing on amending the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget
• Resolution for 1600 North Nighttime Construction Exemption
• Appointments to Orem Events Advisory Commission: Krista Tate, Kami Burgess, Ashley Shumway, and Rodney Gardner
• Reappointment of Madeline Komen to the Planning Commission
• Presentation on EPA Brownfields Grant Report

City Council

The City Council is meeting for a retreat to review past accomplishments and establish citywide goals for 2025. The sessions include presentations on general fund sustainability and departmental projects.

• Presentation of General Fund Sustainability by Laura Lewis and Brandon Nelson
• Assignment of Boards and Commissions by Mayor David Young
• Review and refinement of 2025 Areas of Focus
• Presentation of Departmental 2025 Goals and Major Projects

Orem Neighborhood Commission

The Orem Neighborhood Commission will address the resignation of member Cinzia Noble and fill the vacancy, along with introducing new staff member Debi D'Amico. The agenda includes updates from NIT and COP, scheduling district events and leader meetings for 2025, and reviewing neighborhood plans. This is a routine organizational meeting with no major decisions or financial items.

• Resignation of Commission Member Cinzia Noble and appointment of replacement
• Introduction of new Staff Member Debi D'Amico
• Discuss and schedule District Events for 2025
• Review and approve minutes from August 8, 2024 meeting
• Review Neighborhood Plans

Natural Resources Stewardship Committee

The committee is meeting to establish its 2025 priorities and meeting schedule with city staff. The group will also discuss preserving agricultural lands and planning winter events.

• Preserving agricultural lands
• Winter NRSC events planning
• 2025 schedule of meetings with city staff
• Review of 2024 activities
• Approval of December 2024 minutes

Transportation Advisory Commission

The Transportation Advisory Commission will review active transportation funding and the UVU Active Transportation Plan. The body will also discuss specific infrastructure items including speed cushions and a trail crossing.

• 1600 North/400 East Murdoch Trail Crossing
• 500 East Speed Cushions
• UVU Active Transportation Plan discussion
• Status on Active Transportation Funding
• Review of Tiger Team