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.
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