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Archive for April, 2010
Council Meeting Preview – April 20
Several issues will be discussed at tonight’s city council meeting. Here’s what to expect:
- A resolution consenting to the appointment of David Graves as City Engineer for the City of Provo, Utah.
- A resolution consenting to the appointment of Janene Weiss as City Recorder for the City of Provo,
Utah. - A resolution authorizing the issuance of up to $9 million of storm water revenue and refunding
bonds and establishing certain parameters with respect to the bonds; and related matters. - A public hearing to consider a resolution appropriating $625,550 in various funds for personnel
expenses and applying to the fiscal year ending June 30, 2010.
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
- A resolution approving revisions to the Equity Share and Home Purchase Plus loan programs.
- A resolution authorizing preparation of a Draft Freedom Plaza Community Development Project Area Plan for new development located within the area from 100 North to 200 North and from 200 West to 300 West in Provo, Utah.
PROVO MUNICIPAL COUNCIL
Land Use Legislation
- A resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an amended Development Agreement for the Lakeview Fields Subdivision located generally at 1988 North Geneva Road, Provo, Utah Lakeview North Neighborhood.
- A public hearing to consider a resolution adopting the 2009 Update to the Provo City General Plan.
If you’d like to share your input or see what your neighbors have to say, don’t forget to show up tonight at 7:00 p.m.
As always, you can download the official council agenda from the Provo City website.
Farrer Bicycle Rodeo
On April 15, families living in Farrer Elementary School boundaries should cycle on down for the first-annual Bike Rodeo.
What: A rip-roarin’ good time, offering young riders the chance to get started on spring riding. The Provo Police Department is sponsoring free bicycle registrations. Safety and bike maintenance tutorials will be provided. A limited number of free bicycle helmets will also be available, compliments of the County Heath Department.
When: April 15, 6:30 p.m.
Where: Farrer Elementary School
Show up with your youngsters and watch them swerve through the obstacle course. Yee-haw!
More info on bicycling in the city can be found on the BikeProvo.org blog.
photo credit: richardmasoner
Provo Council Meeting Recap – April 6th
At this week’s Provo City Council Meeting, members of the public showed up to share their views on funding allocations, a proposed housing development, and several other city issues.
Matthew Taylor is now the new council executive director following a 5-2 vote, with my vote in support of his appointment. Additionally the council unanimously affirmed the appointments of Dan Johnson, Greg Hudnall, Mayor Curtis, council member Dayton and Carol Thorne to various boards.
I also supported the Mayor’s request to submit a a grant application on behalf of the Boulder’s apartments as well as a temporary zoning ordinance to provide Atchafalayas to function as a permitted use should they relocate.
A good deal of discussion went on during the allocation of HOME and other CDBG funds. A vote took place in affirmation of the proposed HOME fund allocations which council members unanimously supported. Deciding to strip the proposed allocation of funds of housing renovation grants within the Central neighborhoods, the council then voted on an amended re-allocation of those same funds. I voted in opposition of this amendment with the other council members supporting it.
Next, the allocation of CDBG funds passed with some changes – in summary, Spring Creek will receive funds towards a park and Pioneer Park will be fully funded to completion – two projects I’m very pleased with. Providing Spring Creek with a park has been a top priority for me since taking office, and Tuesday’s vote put Spring Creek much closer towards achieving their goal.
Finally, the council heard a developer’s request on behalf of the Isle’s Project, a student housing development that would have less than a .6 parking ratio for each bed. I pointed out that approving this development would essentially doom the Joaquin neighborhood to a stringent parking permit program – something I could not support. The development will not go through at this time.
As always, you can watch the entire city council meeting online at any time through Provo Chanel 17. You can also view meeting agendas and minutes through the Provo City website.
Interstate 15 Construction
As most people have heard by now, between now and December 2012, UDOT will rebuild and expand I-15 from Lehi to Spanish Fork. There are several ways you can keep up on what’s happening. The project hotline is 1-888-i15core (451.2673). The project website is http://udot.utah.gov/i15core. And you can sign up for email updates at i15core@utah.gov and text message updates by texting “i15″ to 83043.