City Council · 2018-10-09

 
City Council Minutes – October 9, 2018  (p.1)  
 
A complete video of the meeting can be found at www.orem.org/meetings 
 
CITY OF OREM 
CITY COUNCIL MEETING 
56 North State Street Orem, Utah 
October 9, 2018 
 
4:00 P.M. WORK SESSION – CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM 
 
CONDUCTING 
Mayor Richard F. Brunst  
 
ELECTED OFFICIALS 
Debby Lauret, Sam Lentz, Tom Macdonald, Mark 
Seastrand, David Spencer, and Brent Sumner 
 
STAFF MEMBERS 
Brenn Bybee, Assistant City Manager; Steven Downs, 
Assistant City Manager; Greg Stephens, City Attorney; 
Recreation 
Department 
Director; 
Richard 
Manning, 
Administrative Services Director; Chris Tschirki, Public 
Works Director; Scott Gurney, Fire Department Director; 
Charlene Crozier, Library Director; Jason Bench, Planning 
Division Manager; Karl Hirst, Recreation Manager; 
Christian Kirkham, Long Range Planner; Todd Mallinson, 
Police Captain; Sam Kelly, City Engineer; Paul Goodrich, 
Transportation Engineer; and JoD’Ann Bates, City 
Recorder 
 
 
UPDATE – State Street Mobility Study 
Mr. Goodrich introduced H.G. Kunzler of Avenue Consultants who was hired by Orem City and 
UDOT to conduct the mobility study.   
 
Mr. Kunzler reviewed the following aspects of the study:  
 Project Goals 
 Project Approach 
o Technical Analysis 
o Public Engagement 
o Timeline 
 
Discussion was held regarding UDOT’s light configuration that helps with the traffic flow and 
various other routes that can be considered to help reduce traffic.   
 
Mr. Kunzler continued with the review. 
 Project Area 
o Prioritized Intersections 
o Prioritized Segments 
 Project Status  
o Focus Group Results, held August 9, 2018 
o Harvest Festival held October 1, 2018 



 
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Mr. Goodrich indicated there had been a lot of public outreach and biggest response was there 
were some fixes that were needed now and they should not wait for the future to get them done.  
He stated both the city and UDOT felt there were solutions and would continue to address them.  
 
DISCUSSION – District 61 Representative Marsha Judkins  
Marsha Judkins stated she was a new representative for District 61, taking over for Keith Grover 
who had moved onto the Senate. She explained the district boundary she covered, which 
included part of both Orem and Provo. She stated she received her Master’s in Business 
Administration, had served on the school board from 2012 to 2016 and was currently an Adjunct 
Professor at UVU.   She had felt the distrust in government and felt she needed to be an advocate 
for more local governments; she wanted to hear any issues that Orem City had a concern about.   
 
Mrs. Lauret commented she appreciated Ms. Judkins opening the lines of communication and 
hoped that would continue in the future. 
 
Discussion continued regarding varying state and local issues. Ms. Judkins had concerns that 
included the disappearance of agricultural lands, property rights, and preparing for the future. 
She said she would like to see hospitals and clinics required to publish their prices for standard 
procedures.  She also would like to address the issue of keeping or stopping Daylight Saving 
time. Discussion continued regarding issues Orem City was facing including sales and gas taxes, 
roads, homelessness, housing affordability, and density.   
 
Mayor Brunst said he appreciated Ms. Judkins listening to some of the issues that would affect 
Orem City.   
 
 
5:00 P.M. STUDY SESSION – CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM 
 
CONDUCTING 
Mayor Richard F. Brunst  
 
ELECTED OFFICIALS 
Debby Lauret, Sam Lentz, Tom Macdonald, Mark 
Seastrand, David Spencer, and Brent Sumner 
 
STAFF MEMBERS 
Brenn Bybee, Assistant City Manager; Steven Downs, 
Assistant City Manager; Greg Stephens, City Attorney; 
Richard Manning, Administrative Services Director; Scott 
Gurney, Fire Department Director; Charlene Crozier, 
Library Director; Chris Tschirki, Public Works Director; 
Jason Bench, Planning Division Manager; Christian 
Kirkham, Long Range Planner; and JoD’Ann Bates, City 
Recorder. 
 
 
Agenda Review 
The City Council and staff reviewed the items on the evening’s agenda.  
 



 
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Mr. Bench and Mr. Kirkham reviewed some minimal changes that were needed regarding the 
State Street Districts that was on the agenda for approval.   
 
Council/Staff Information Items  
Mayor Brunst updated the Council on the UVX bus system’s progress and ridership information.  
  
The City Council then adjourned at 5:49 p.m. to the City Council Chambers for their regular 
meeting.  
 
 



 
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6:00 P.M. REGULAR SESSION – COUNCIL CHAMBERS 
 
CONDUCTING 
Mayor Richard F. Brunst  
 
ELECTED OFFICIALS 
Debby Lauret, Sam Lentz, Tom Macdonald, Mark 
Seastrand, David Spencer, and Brent Sumner 
 
STAFF MEMBERS 
Jamie Davidson, City Manager; Brenn Bybee, Assistant 
City Manager; Steven Downs, Assistant City Manager; 
Greg Stephens, City Attorney; Karl Hirst, Recreation 
Department Director; Richard Manning, Administrative 
Services Director; Bill Bell, Development Services 
Director; Scott Gurney, Fire Department Director; Gary 
Giles, Police Department Director; Charlene Crozier, 
Library Department Director; Chris Tschirki, Public Works 
Director; Jason Bench, Planning Division Manager; 
Christian Kirkham, Long Range Planner; Pete Wolfley, 
Communications Specialist; and JoD’Ann Bates, City 
Recorder 
 
 
INVOCATION /  
INSPIRATIONAL THOUGHT 
Cheryl Bateman 
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 
Jackson Kenealy 
  
 
APPROVAL OF MINUTES 
 
Mr. Spencer moved to approve the minutes from the September 18, 2018, City Council 
meetings. Mrs. Lauret seconded the motion. Those voting aye: Richard F. Brunst, Debby 
Lauret, Sam Lentz, Tom Macdonald, David Spencer, and Brent Sumner. The motion passed. 
 
 
MAYOR’S REPORT/ITEMS REFERRED BY COUNCIL 
 
Upcoming Events 
Mayor Brunst reviewed the upcoming events, as listed in the agenda packet. 
 
Appointments to Boards and Commissions 
It was recommended that the applicants be appointed or reappointed to the following 
commissions:  
 Beautification Advisory Commission (1st) 
o Jason Bond  
 CDBG Advisory Commission (all 1st) 
o Barbara Ann Jones 
o Giovana Alisa 
o Nathan Evans  



 
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 Summerfest Advisory Committee (two 1st, reappointment) 
o Kiersten Haderlie 
o Liz Woolf 
o Liz Craig (reappointment) 
 Metropolitan Water District of Orem ( all reappointment) 
o Steve Brown 
o Jack Jones 
o Rick Lewis 
 
Mr. Lentz moved to approve the recommended appointments and reappointments to Boards and 
Commissions as presented. Mrs. Lauret seconded the motion. Those voting aye: Richard F. 
Brunst, Debby Lauret, Sam Lentz, Tom Macdonald, David Spencer, and Brent Sumner. The 
motion passed. 
 
Recognition – Waste Management Think Green Grant Award  
Mayor Brunst introduced Beth Holbrook stating she was with Waste Management, as well as a 
member of the Bountiful City Council. He continued she had finished her term as the Chairman 
for the Utah League of Cities and Towns and had recently been appointed to the Utah 
Transportation Authority Board.   
 
Ms. Holbrook thanked the Mayor and indicated she was representing Waste Management, 
service providers for the City of Orem. She wanted to recognize the City’s outstanding staff and 
management, and let them know of their appreciation for their efforts and the relationship they 
have had with Orem. She wanted to congratulate Orem and present them with a grant for $2,000 
to help promote recycling of the e-waste.   
 
Presentation – Catherine Whittaker, Ms. Utah Senior America 2018 
Ms. Whittaker indicated the Senior America Pageant was going on its 39th year and she would be 
traveling to Florida in order to participate in that pageant in another month. She explained she 
got involved in the pageants because it was based on service. She continued describing the 
process she would be going through and what she had done to prepare for the national pageant.  
She explained some of the service experiences she had in this process, and how grateful she was 
for the knowledge she had gained.   
 
Oath of Office – Orem Youth Council  
Mr. Stephens described the Orem Youth Council as a group of high school students from the 
three high schools in Orem that learned about city government, operations, and provided service 
in the community. He invited the Youth Council to introduce themselves and state what school 
they attended before taking their Oath of Office.  
 
Orem City Recorder JoD’Ann Bates led the Orem Youth Council in the Oath of Office. The 
Youth Council shook hands with the Mayor and City Council.   
 
Report – Recreation Advisory Commission 
Mr. Hirst introduced Dan Miller who served as Recreation Advisory Commission Chair and had 
been involved with Orem’s recreation programs for over four decades. 



 
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Mr. Miller stated with the previous year’s CARE fund allocation they had been able to complete 
the splash pad, the dog park at Timpanogos Park, and the pickle ball courts at Sharon Park, 
which had all been well used.  He was specifically grateful for the pickle ball courts which had 
had a positive effect on that area.  He mentioned the opening of the new bike skills park, and that 
Orem had been mentioned in Money Magazine regarding its Senior Center. He stated he truly 
appreciated the City for proposing the bond in order to improve the Fitness Center and the 
Library. As funds become available ,the Recreation Advisory Committee was always looking for 
the opportunity to increase the quality of life in Orem.   
 
 
PERSONAL APPEARANCES 
Time was allotted for the public to express their ideas, concerns, and comments on items not 
scheduled as public hearings on the agenda. Those wishing to speak should have signed in prior 
to the meeting, and comments were limited to three minutes or less. 
 
Carolyn James, a resident representing the Chauntettes Ladies Chorus, thanked the Council for 
the CARE funds the City provided them and their continued support. She said they also wanted 
to thank the Council for the opportunity to vote on the updates to the Fitness Center and the 
Library, which she is in favor of.     
    
Ben Stanley indicated he was a nominee for the Utah Transit Authority (UTA) Board and was 
taking time to visit with councils and share his background and views. He spent his youth in 
Orem, which was very dear to him, then continued on to college where he graduated and then 
became a member of a prestigious law firm. He was hoping to help see the organization of UTA 
grow and succeed. He looked forward to serving and wanted the Council to know that if he were 
to be appointed, he would support the City of Orem.   
 
 
SCHEDULED ITEMS 
 
6:00 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING 
General Obligation Bond - Family Fitness Center and Community Library Hall 
 
Mr. Bybee indicated this was the second of two Public Hearings that were required by state law 
prior to the issue going before the public for a vote. He reviewed the Family Fitness and 
Community Library Hall Bond information and stated more details were available at 
orem.org/projects. 
 
Mayor Brunst opened the public hearing at 6:40 p.m. 
 
Dana Wise indicated that as a mother of five boys, they were very active and participated in the 
Fitness Center activities. They were excited for the updates to the Fitness Center and said they 
were greatly needed. She suggested building an observation deck so parents could observe the 
swimming area.    
 
Adrienne Penrod said she had been using the Fitness Center since 2002 and had always taken her 
children to the childcare area; she felt that area needed to be updated. She also appreciated the 



 
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proposal of family changing rooms. She had experiences with the class size being too big for the 
room space available and looked forward to the increase in the room size. She was excited this 
was being considered and appreciated the Council for allowing this to be on the ballot.    
 
Christine Francis stated she had lived most her life in California where the arts and cultural 
education was abundant. She stated if the Council felt the expansion of the library was just for 
the benefit of Orem residents they would be wrong. She felt the improvements would have a 
global effect, and she was excited for the proposed improvements to the Fitness Center and 
Library. She felt this would continue to make Orem a great community to live in. She thanked 
the Council for the opportunity to voice her opinion.     
 
Lisa Baldwin stated she had lived in Orem for 19 years. They liked living here due to Orem 
being focused on families, arts, schools, recreation, and the overall community.  She wanted to 
thank the City Council, City Administration, and City Staff for putting the rebuild of the Fitness 
Center and the construction of the Library Hall to the vote of the Orem residents. The fact that it 
was structured using old bonds in order to keep taxes from being raised was a once in a lifetime 
opportunity for the city. She felt the Orem Fitness Center had served the community for 39 years 
and needed to be improved, and the Library Hall would enhance the programs that are scheduled 
and allow patrons to enjoy the programs while not interfering with those checking out books.  
She had shared her enthusiasm with others, and had not encountered opposition to this proposal.   
 
Jen Gale said she served as the Chair of the Orem Community Improvements Committee 
(OCIC). Their goal as a committee was to make Orem the best it could be so they were 
sponsoring the “Upgrade Orem” movement. She had spent time in other fitness centers and 
Orem did not stack up very well in comparison; Orem needed this. She said the people or Orem 
cared about their community, but the current facility did not reflect that care or pride. She felt 
Orem was an awesome place to be, and wanted the Fitness Center to reflect that feeling.   
 
Hearing no further comments Mayor Brunst closed the public hearing at 6:55 p.m. and brought 
the discussion back to the City Council.    
 
Mr. Sumner inquired if there would be more time for public input. Mr. Bybee indicated they had 
planned for further public input and were interested in the public’s concerns.   
 
 
6:00 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING 
ORDINANCE – Enacting and amending code and the Zoning Map to establish State Street 
Districts    
 
Mr. Bench and Mr. Kirkham reviewed the State Street Districts as previously presented. The 
Imagine Orem and State Street Districts efforts started in 2015 when the City of Orem adopted 
the State Street Corridor Master Plan, which established the framework for future development 
along the corridor. One primary goal outlined in the master plan was to “develop districts that 
will have unique, yet complementary characters”. The proposed rezoning of these districts would 
allow existing establishments to continue to operate indefinitely in their current form while also 
opening up new opportunities for mixed-use projects that helped cultivate a sense of place and 



 
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identity for the individual district areas along State Street. 
 
General discussion ensued with the City Council regarding the Arts District Board and how the 
review would be handled. Explanations of some minor corrections to the ordinance were 
discussed.    
 
Mr. Macdonald inquired as to the current business owners and how this would affect them. Mr. 
Bench indicated the current business owners would not have to do anything at this point, 
although it did allow them some more options. It would only affect them if they wanted to make 
a significant change to their business.   
 
Mr. Lentz inquired if there were anyone in these zones that were placed there against their 
wishes. Mr. Bench indicated as to his knowledge there was no one that had come forward 
against, but had had some businesses that wanted to be part of the district that were not originally 
considered. If in the future those businesses wanted to become part of a district, they would have 
that opportunity by going through the re-zone process. He felt there was room for some updates 
and would come back in the future for changes they felt were needed.   
 
General discussion ensued regarding the changing of owners and types of business that would 
not be affected by the zone requirements, height restriction clarifications, and the high-density 
moratorium.   
 
Mayor Brunst opened the public hearing at 7:29 p.m. 
 
Elida Escobedo stated a concern for property she owned that was a corner property and had 
about a 900 square foot home on the property. They had tried to re-build the home many times 
and due to current zoning, had been unable to. With the zoning changes they were hoping to 
build four 1400 square foot townhouses, with her living in one unit and renting the others. She 
wished to retire and not only would this help provide her some income, she felt it would help 
make the area nicer. She hoped the City would work with her and consider her plans.   
 
Daniel Johnson indicated his main concern was parking in the area around his home; he felt the 
parking requirement was not enough. He was opposed to the “bonuses” in regards to the on-
street parking and parking reductions, saying that not enough street parking pushed more cars 
into the neighborhoods. He was concerned for small business owners he felt may be pushed out, 
and he thought the requirements were erroneous. 
 
Logan Johnson stated he was with Wright Development Group and they had been putting 
together a project that would be developed in the Arts District.  He stated they struggled with the 
two story requirement and would prefer the one story requirement. He suggested the requirement 
be if the height of the ceiling was 18 feet it was equal to a two story as listed in another code. Mr. 
Bench responded the 18 feet was allowed in the Civic District but not in the Arts District.   
 
Ryan Smith stated his family owned property in Orem and understood they were trying to 
improve and beautify Orem State Street. It was his hope some of the current businesses would 
choose to upgrade and improve. He felt having the Districts and their requirements would 
improve State Street. He felt it was a great proposal and hoped it went through.   



 
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John Zubrennen stated that Boise, Idaho had done something similar to this proposal and it had 
done amazing things for revitalizing that area. He was pleased to see the Council wanting to 
improve State Street, was appreciative for the work that had been done, and was in favor of the 
proposal.   
 
Russ Poulsen, resident of Orem, was representing a property owner in one of the Districts. The 
property owners were grateful for the planners and staff that got them involved and asked for 
their opinions. They were grateful for the value that will be created with the Districts that have 
been presented. He felt this could be a model for other cities to use and a great benefit for the 
future.    
 
Hearing no further comments, Mayor Brunst closed the public hearing at 7:44 p.m. and brought 
the discussion back to the City Council.  
 
Council held a general discussion regarding possible changes due to certain exceptions that could 
be made, and if it would take them away from the original intent. Comments were made 
regarding the work that had gone into making the different districts unique and the requirements 
which were a major component for the look and feel of the area, allowing them to maximizing 
the use. Clarification was made regarding parking spaces with the residential versus the 
commercial use.   
 
Mr. Lentz moved to approve an ordinance Enacting Sections 22-24-2 (Hub District Zone), 22-
24-3 (Canyon Crossing Zone), 22-24-4 (The Arts District Zone), 22-24-5 (North Village District 
Zone) and amending Sections 14-4-4 (Modification of Requirements); 22-5-3(A) and the Zoning 
Map of Orem City by changing the zoning of properties located within the State Street district 
boundaries from the C2, PD-39, PD-40, PD-37, R6, C3, R6.5, C1, and R8 zones to the State 
Street District Zones, to include the approval of the amendments as presented and the removal of 
the Canyons Colony from the zone. Mrs. Lauret seconded. Those voting aye: Richard F. 
Brunst, Debby Lauret, Sam Lentz, Tom Macdonald, Mark Seastrand, David Spencer, and Brent 
Sumner. The motion passed. 
 
 
6:00 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING 
ORDINANCE – Amending a portion of Chapter 12 of the Orem City Code pertaining to 
various updates relating to business licensing 
 
Mr. Bench stated that with the addition of the 311-help system, some staff and duties in the City 
had been reassigned, including business licensing. Previously, business licensing was part of the 
Development Services Department, but was now part of the Administrative Services 
Department. The City Code would be updated to reflect these changes. In addition, fees assessed 
for late business licenses were update to reflect the fees as approved by the City Council in the 
2018-2019 budget.   
 
Mayor Brunst opened the public hearing at 7:59 p.m.  
 
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to the City Council.  
 
Mrs. Lauret moved to approve an ordinance amending a portion of Chapter 12 of the Orem 
City Code pertaining to various updates relating to business licensing.  Mr. Spencer seconded 
Those voting aye: Richard F. Brunst, Debby Lauret, Sam Lentz, Tom Macdonald, Mark 
Seastrand, David Spencer, and Brent Sumner. The motion passed. 
 
 
RESOLUTION – Fence Modification – Wiggy Wash Car Wash     
 
Jason Bench indicated that the applicant had withdrawn his application for a fence modification.   
 
 
COMMUNICATION ITEMS 
 
There were no communications items.  
 
 
CITY MANAGER INFORMATION ITEMS 
 
There were no items discussed. 
 
 
ADJOURNMENT 
 
Mr. Spencer moved to adjourn the meeting.  Mr. Lentz seconded the motion. Those voting 
aye: Richard F. Brunst, Debby Lauret, Sam Lentz, Tom Macdonald, Mark Seastrand, David 
Spencer, and Brent Sumner. The motion passed.  
 
 
The meeting adjourned at 8:01 p.m. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
JoD’Ann Bates, City Recorder 
 
Approved: September 18, 2018