CITY OF OREM
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
April 4, 2000
5:00 P.M. STUDY SESSION
CONDUCTING
Mayor Jerry C. Washburn
ELECTED OFFICIALS
Council members Joseph C. Andersen, Judy Bell, Les
Campbell, Bill Peperone, Stephen E. Sandstrom, and Mike
Thompson
APPOINTED STAFF
Jim Reams, John Park, Paul Johnson, Stanford Sainsbury,
Richard Manning, Melody Downey, and Donna Weaver
Continued Review Youth City Council Ordinance
Mr. Campbell provided the Council with information he received at the AYC (American Youth
Council) Leadership Institute in Logan, Utah. He indicated that Orem=s ordinance only
specifies responsibilities for the adult leaders but does not identify duties for the youth serving on
the council.
Mr. Campbell proposed the following:
 Once duties are detailed for the youth, training should be held as soon as possible, starting
with the three high schools. That can be expanded as needed.
 Mayor Washburn will go to each high school and make a public announcement over the P.A.
system during the first two weeks of April 2000.
 Applications for students will be available after the Mayor=s announcement, at each high
school and junior high school guidance office, in the Mayor=s office, and in the library. The
application deadline will be the last day of school.
 In May and June, applicants will have personal and separate interviews with three local
business people from Orem. Each will receive a separate ranking similar to gymnastics
scoring. The highest score for each office will be the appointee. No one will be denied
membership in OYC, though some may not have executive positions to start. Advisors will
not participate in the interview process.
 Appointments and swearing in will occur in a City Council meeting soon after the selection
committee has completed all interviews and provided recommendations.
 The youth mayor and mayor pro-tem will switch positions at the beginning of the second
semester to allow the mayor--if a senior--to focus on graduation. The mayor pro-tem will
always be a junior or sophomore to begin the year. Depending on the number of applicants,
something similar can be done with other positions.
 The City is working with the Alpine School District to provide credit for students who
successfully complete a rigorous set of requirements.
 It is intended to have the AYC director, Gary Sessions, conduct a training session with Mayor
Washburn, Mr. Campbell, Mr. Reams, and the advisors once the appointments have been
made.
City Council Minutes - April 4, 2000 (p.1)
Mr. Campbell asked for suggestions right away, saying that next week would be too late.
Review Beautification Advisory Commission
No changes were recommended for this ordinance.
The Council and staff reviewed the agenda items and adjourned at 6:00 p.m. to the City Council
Chambers for the regular meeting.
6:00 P.M. REGULAR SESSION
CONDUCTING
Mayor Jerry C. Washburn
ELECTED OFFICIALS
Council members Joseph C. Andersen, Judy Bell, Les
Campbell, Bill Peperone, Stephen E. Sandstrom, and Mike
Thompson
APPOINTED STAFF
Jim Reams, Paul Johnson, Stanford Sainsbury, Richard
Manning, Melody Downey, and Donna Weaver
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Spencer Bean
INVOCATION
Jay Shepherd
PERSONAL APPEARANCES
Time was allotted for the public to express their ideas, concerns, and comments on items not on
the agenda.
Vera Nielsen introduced Miss Orem, Jessica Macon, who invited Council members to the Miss
Orem Pageant which is being held at Timpanogos High School on Saturday, April 8, 2000. Ms.
Macon said that her platform this year has been child abuse awareness, and she asked the Mayor
to proclaim April 6, 2000, as Chid Abuse Awareness Day.
PROCLAMATION - Child Abuse Awareness Day - April 6, 2000.
Mayor Washburn read a proclamation identifying April 6, 2000, as Child Abuse Awareness Day.
After signing the proclamation, he returned it to Ms. Macon.
Mrs. Bell moved to postpone the 6:15 p.m. public hearing to the normal flow of the meeting.
Mr. Peperone seconded the motion. Those voting aye: Mr. Andersen, Mrs. Bell, Mr.
Campbell, Mr. Peperone, Mr. Sandstrom, Mr. Thompson, and Mr. Washburn. The motion
passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
City Council Budget Work Session of March 16, 2000
City Council Minutes - April 4, 2000 (p.2)
The minutes for the City Council Budget Work Session of March 16, 2000, were not ready for
the Council to approve.
City Council Meeting of March 21, 2000
Mrs. Bell moved to approve the March 21, 2000, minutes with the following changes:
Page 3, Line 27
Page 3, Line 29
Page 15, Lines 36, 37
Page 16, Lines 17, 18
Page 20, Line 22
Change AApril 7@ to AApril 4@
Change AApril 7@ to AApril 4@
Delete Abecause if there are no restrictions@
Delete AInternational Building Code which pulls three codes
together@
and replace with AInternational Conference of
Building Officials. It will soon be switching to the International
Building Code which pulls three codes together.@
Replace Acannot afford@ with Awere in favor of@
Mr. Andersen seconded the motion. Those voting aye: Mr. Andersen, Mrs. Bell, Mr. Campbell,
Mr. Peperone, Mr. Sandstrom, Mr. Thompson, and Mr. Washburn. The motion passed
unanimously.
MAYOR=S REPORT/ITEMS REFERRED BY COUNCIL
Upcoming Events
The Mayor referred the Council to the upcoming events listed in the agenda packet.
Appointments to Boards and Commissions
Mayor Washburn recommended that Jim Jensen be appointed to the Sister City Advisory
Commission and that the following individuals be appointed as Community leaders:
Community
Aspen
Position
Chair
Name
Aaron Franke
Bonneville
North
Chair
Vice Chair
Secretary
Bob Faris
Sharon Call
Becky Downey
Bonneville
South
Chair
Vice Chair
Dan Wichman
Amy Christensen
Cascade
Chair
Vice Chair
Vice Chair
Secretary
David Cherrington
Glenn Payne
Marge Woodall
Georgia Norton
Cherry Hill
Chair
Vice Chair
Vice Chair
Secretary
Eric Fagerburg
Alison Clawson
Mike Bersie
Lonnie Iverson
City Council Minutes - April 4, 2000 (p.3)
Community
Geneva
Secretary
Chair
Vice Chair
Vice Chair
Position
Chair
Cyndi Van Wagenen
Kevin Newsom
Brent Garlick
Lori Newsom
Name
Ashley Hoopes
Hillcrest
Vice Chair
Phyllis Bestor
Northridge
Chair
Vice Chair
Secretary
Scott Luebke
Julie Harward
Karen Duncan
Orchard
Chair
Duncan Kuehn
Orem
Chair
Vice Chair
Secretary
John Weiss Jr.
Carol Austin
Kathy Russell
Sharon
Chair
Vice Chair
Betty Ludwig
Nancy Woods
Suncrest
Chair
Vice Chair
Damon Bahr
April Hatfield
Vineyard
Chair
Vice Chair
Secretary
Paul Faris
Jason Sucher
Terrie Mitchell
Westmore
Chair
Vice Chair
Richard Johnson
Deann Huish
Windsor
Vice Chair
Secretary
David Shorten
Kim Poole
Foothill
Mrs. Bell moved to approve the Mayor's recommendations. Mr. Campbell seconded the motion.
Those voting aye: Mr. Andersen, Mrs. Bell, Mr. Campbell, Mr. Peperone, Mr. Sandstrom, Mr.
Thompson, and Mr. Washburn. The motion passed unanimously.
CITY MANAGER=S APPOINTMENTS
The City Manager did not have any appointments.
Sister City Delegation Visit
Mayor Washburn reviewed the recent visit of delegates from Orem's Sister City of Urumqi,
China.
CONSENT ITEMS
City Council Minutes - April 4, 2000 (p.4)
Mr. Andersen moved to approve the following Consent Items. Mrs. Bell seconded the motion.
Those voting aye: Mr. Andersen, Mrs. Bell, Mr. Campbell, Mr. Peperone, Mr. Sandstrom, Mr.
Thompson, and Mr. Washburn. The motion passed unanimously.
MOTION - Notice of Certification - Davis Annexation Petition - 1650 South Sandhill Road.
MOTION - Notice of Certification - Strate Annexation Petition - 1800 South Sandhill Road.
MOTION - Cancel Budget Work Session Scheduled for April 18, 2000.
SCHEDULED ITEMS
6:15 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING
WKP Rezone - ORDINANCE - Section 22-5-3(A) and the Zoning Map - R-1-8 to R-1-5
Zone - 871 East 800 South.
Mr. Sainsbury presented to the Council a recommendation to amend Section 22-5-3(A) and the
zoning map of the Orem City Code by rezoning .51 acres located at 871 East 800 South from
R-1-8 to R-1-5. He said that Mr. Phillpotts proposes to divide his property into two lots with
sizes of 11,776 and 10,500 square feet. Both lot sizes are much larger than the minimum
required in either the R-1-8 or R-1-5 zones; however, the subdivision would make Lot 2 short on
the required minimum frontage. An R-1-8 minimum lot frontage is 80 feet, and Lot 2 is shown
with 75 feet. The letter of intent states the desire to construct affordable housing on the rear lot,
or Lot 1.
There is concern over possible additional access / backing onto 800 South Street. Although the
subdivision plat shows one, twenty-foot easement on the east side of the property to be used by
both lots, it is felt that a notation should be added to the plat that this is the only access to 800
South Street for both lots. The applicant has agreed to have such notation added to the plat.
The large-sized lots that will be created from this zone change and proposed subdivision, with
only one access into the two lots, will not negatively impact the look or feel of the neighborhood.
Donald Phillpotts, applicant, remarked that he wants to do this, so he can sell the back lot to his
son.
Mrs. Bell voiced concern about the single access, and Mr. Phillpotts said that he has signed a
development agreement. He indicated that he is currently forced to back onto 800 South out of
his driveway which is a dangerous situation. Having the longer driveway will enable him to turn
around and pull out, facing the street.
Mayor Washburn opened the public hearing.
Fred Dedrickson, 865 East 800 South, said that he is in favor of making this change. The large
lots in this area take a lot of work to maintain and can be a problem for property owners as they
age. This request is similar to other projects in the area and is a good use of the property.
Mayor Washburn closed the public hearing.
City Council Minutes - April 4, 2000 (p.5)
When Mrs. Bell asked if the only portion being rezoned is the back parcel, Mr. Sainsbury replied
that it is.
Saying that this property is the reason the R-1-5 Zone was created, Mr. Sandstrom moved, by
ordinance, to amend Section 22-5-3(A) and the zoning map of the Orem City Code by rezoning
.51 acres located at 871 East 800 South from R-1-8 to R-1-5. Mr. Campbell seconded the
motion. Those voting aye: Mr. Andersen, Mrs. Bell, Mr. Campbell, Mr. Peperone, Mr.
Sandstrom, Mr. Thompson, and Mr. Washburn. The motion passed unanimously.
DISCUSSION - Bonneville Shoreline and College Connector Trail Concept Plans.
Jerry Ortiz reviewed with the Council a recommendation for the City Council to consider two
concept plans for the Bonneville Shore Line Trail and the College Connector Trail. He
introduced George Bailey who is serving on the trail committee.
Mr. Ortiz indicated that for several years staff has been working with various organizations
planning for a regional trail network to pass through Orem. The Bonneville Shoreline Trail is a
proposed ninety-mile long pedestrian and bicycle path across the foothills of the Wasatch Range
along a route that lies generally on or near the eastern shoreline of ancient Lake Bonneville.
Interest in the trail has advanced rapidly in the past several years and trail planning and
development is underway in Salt Lake, Utah, Davis, and Weber counties. A major segment of
the trail is already completed in Salt Lake City. It runs for several miles from This Is the Place
State Park, northward through the foothills of the University of Utah and to Eleventh Avenue.
Eleven miles of new trail will extend the Salt Lake City portion to the Ensign Peak area and to
the southern boundary of Davis County. Completed in 1996, this segment is known as the
Steiner Centennial Section of the Bonneville Shoreline Trail in recognition of a generous gift
from the Steiner Foundation that was subsequently matched by Salt Lake City and the State of
Utah. Sandy, Draper, and Salt Lake County are actively planning major new sections of the
trail. Trail construction is also underway in Utah County and planning has begun in Davis and
Weber Counties.
The portion that runs through Orem will follow the aqua-duct pipeline above developed portions
of the City. The Orem section will connect to the portion that Lindon will build starting at 2000
North and above Skyline Drive. To bring about the Orem section of the trail, the City has
entered into an agreement with the Division of Wildlife Resources, and a developer has donated
hillside property to Orem at no cost to the City. Access to the Bonneville Shoreline trail will be
from several locations. The trail can be accessed in Provo Canyon from Canyon Park, Nuns
Park, and Canyon Glenn Park. An access is also being explored from the Canyon Chevron
location. Last summer, volunteers began an access across City property following Cascade
Drive.
Mr. Bailey said that he would like trail construction to begin right away. He indicated that he is
the Orem representative on the County committee, and he gets very excited about the plans for
the entire trail. No other community is as far along as Orem is. It could take three more years
before the trail is fully developed. He noted that June 3, 2000, is Trails Day, and he encouraged
Orem to participate in the local celebration.
City Council Minutes - April 4, 2000 (p.6)
Mr. Manning indicated that the College Connector Trail is being designed to connect the two
main college campuses. The trail will run from Rock Canyon Park to Utah Lake. It is being
designed as a cooperative effort of the cities of Orem and Provo with Mountainland Association
of Governments (MAG) as a funding partner. The trail is the first effort of either community to
design a strictly urban trail instead of the typical rural nature trail. This trail is slated to serve as
the flag ship for other urban trails in the region. The alignment roughly follows University
Parkway from BYU to University Mall. It connects to 1200 South to the UVSC Campus
College Drive to 800 West. It moves north to 400 South, and then crosses the freeway, ending
at the City property located on the west side of Geneva Road. Funding for this trail will come
over the next three years. Funds are provided by the federal government with the two cities
providing approximately 7 percent of the total cost of the project. Each city will manage the
construction within its own borders. It is proposed that the construction be bid as one project to
lower overall costs.
Mr. Campbell wondered what the status of the project is, and Mr. Manning said that it is in the
second phase. He noted that Orem is farther along in the planning than Provo is, but it will be
less expensive to have Orem and Provo send plans out to bid together.
RESOLUTION - Approval of Existing Additional Drive Approach - Walkers Oil Site Plan
Amendment - 251 North State.
Mr. Peperone informed the Council that he is currently working on a commercial master plan for
Cedar Hills, and Ivan Walker owns property within the area. Mr. Peperone left the meeting at
6:57 p.m.
Mr. Manning presented to the Council a recommendation to approve the existing additional drive
approach for the site plan amendment for Walkers Oil at 251 North State. The Section 16-3-2 of
the City Code allows for exceptions to the limitation on the number of drive access allowed a
business. This exception is revisited every time the site plan is amended. Walkers Oil is
amending its site plan and has requested that the number of drive approaches remain the same.
Based on the existing conditions at the Walkers site and the guidelines of the City Code, it is
recommended that Orem enforce its municipal code by requiring Walkers to come into
conformity and modify its primary access to a forty-foot maximum width.
Ivan Walker, applicant, reviewed the history of the property. He said that if the driveway is
reduced
it will make it very difficult for large delivery trucks to make the turn. He remarked that the new
design will make the business function better by providing more parking spaces.
In response to a query from Mayor Washburn about the reasons for the recommendation to
decrease the driveway, Mr. Manning indicated that a forty-foot driveway opening is the
maximum allowed by Orem=s code. If the applicant can make a compelling reason to leave the
driveway as it is, the Council can choose to do so.
Mrs. Bell commented that having more parking spaces is the tradeoff for the larger driveway.
Mayor Washburn reflected that Mr. Walker has made a good case for leaving the driveway as it
is. Mr. Manning said that State Street does have a parking lane which would help to handle the
City Council Minutes - April 4, 2000 (p.7)
decrease in traffic needed to make the turn. He agreed that there have been no problems in the
past with the larger driveway.
Mr. Johnson stated that it is perfectly within the Council's right to waive the driveway
requirement.
Mr. Campbell moved, by resolution, to approve the existing additional drive approach for the site
plan amendment for Walkers Oil at 251 North State. Mrs. Bell seconded the motion. Those
voting aye: Mr. Andersen, Mrs. Bell, Mr. Campbell, Mr. Sandstrom, Mr. Thompson, and Mr.
Washburn. The motion passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION - Conditional Use Permit - Cell Tower - Sharon Elementary School - 525
North 400 East - R-1-8 Zone.
Mr. Sainsbury reviewed with the Council a recommendation to approve the request of AT&T
Wireless for a conditional use permit for a 75-foot high cell tower on the northeast portion of the
Sharon Elementary School site at 525 North 400 East. The current City ordinance requires that
any pole not located on City property obtain a conditional use permit. The site occupies 875
square feet with a 336-square foot stucco equipment shelter. The entire site will be enclosed
with a 6-foot high chain link fence with 2, 6-foot wide access gates on the north portion of the
site.
Mr. Peperone returned to the meeting at 7:16 p.m.
Tom Dennison, AT&T, commented that the school district is excited to have a source of revenue.
He indicated that the pole will be designed to accommodate collocation.
Mr. Campbell asked if there are any safety concerns for the children, and Mr. Dennison said that
the issue of electromagnetic energy has been studied extensively. The amount of energy from
the pole is equivalent to a 100-watt bulb. Mr. Campbell commented that his sister-in-law lives
in New York State, where cell towers are not permitted on school properties.
When Mrs. Bell observed that the Telecommunications Act of 1996 does not allow governments
to use electromagnetic energy as a reason to deny requests like this, Mr. Thompson wondered if
people should do something to change that.
Mr. Reams noted that a previous council spent many hours in a public debate on this issue before
the Telecommunications Act was passed, and arguments were presented on both sides of the
issue. That is probably why the federal government took the action that it did.
Mr. Campbell moved, by resolution, to approve the request of AT&T Wireless for a conditional
use permit for a 75-foot high cell tower on the Sharon Elementary School site at 525 North 400
East. Mr. Andersen seconded the motion. Those voting aye: Mr. Andersen, Mrs. Bell, Mr.
Campbell, Mr. Peperone, Mr. Sandstrom, and Mr. Washburn. Those voting nay: Mr.
Thompson. The motion passed.
DISCUSSION and MOTION - 800 South Road Widening Project.
City Council Minutes - April 4, 2000 (p.8)
Mr. Reams presented to the Council a recommendation to review the status of the 800 South
property acquisition negotiations and provide direction to staff on how to proceed. He noted
that he and the Mayor have met with each affected property owner on the south side of 800 South
between 400 and 800 East. Of the seventeen properties needed to allow for the road widening,
eight of the property owners have agreed to prices for their properties. Many of the other nine
owners have either not accepted or have rejected the City=s proposed price. Mr. Reams
reviewed the history of the issue of widening 800 South, noting that purchasing five properties
on the north side of the street has not been pursued as was originally planned because of the high
cost of property acquisition.
Mr. Reams indicated that there are several options available to the Council:
1. Discontinue the project and reconsider it again in a few years.
2. Purchase the homes of those property owners who have accepted the City=s offers and
negotiate with the others in a year or two after they have had time to seek other buyers.
3. Increase the amount being offered on the homes.
Mr. Reams stated that he would recommend Option #2, because those property owners have
negotiated in good faith, and it would be unfair to pull out of the process at this time. He noted
that some of the homes in the commercial area could sell to a developer, and the City could
purchase only the amount of property needed to widen the road. A lot of property would not be
needed between 700 and 800 East where the road is transitioning.
Mayor Washburn said that this has been a difficult situation for everyone involved, and the
Council=s desire has been to represent many different groups in Orem. It is the responsibility of
the City Council to use tax funds judiciously. He noted that there are many different levels of
support on 800 South. Some residents want to call the project off, and others feel strongly that
the project should continue. There are also citizens in the community who feel that the project
has become too expensive. Mayor Washburn said that he and Mr. Reams have told the residents
when visiting with them that this was an Aall or nothing@ proposition, and because of that, no
agreements have been signed. Mayor Washburn remarked that he agrees with Mr. Reams that
this is an important project and will be good for the 800 South area and the community as a
whole. Some residents are concerned that the City will use eminent domain. Mayor Washburn
stated that the Council does not want to do that, but would rather complete the sale of those
properties west of Costco. The five properties east of Costco--one of which is willing to sell to
the City--should be allowed to find a developer to purchase their properties at a higher price.
The City will be patient while those residents pursue that. He said he is confident that, at some
point in time, the City and the residents can reach an amicable agreement.
Tom Sanderson said that he has heard the term Aeminent domain@ and wondered what happens
when it is used.
Mr. Johnson indicated that it is another name for condemnation. The City Council would
declare it necessary to have property for the City=s use, and the City would become the plaintiff
in a court case. After reviewing two appraisals, the judge will either determine the price based
upon the appraisals, or request a third one, after which a price will be determined. Generally,
one of the appraisals is provided by the property owner and other by the City. Mr. Johnson
noted that Orem has only done one eminent domain, and that was at the request of the property
owner for tax reasons.
City Council Minutes - April 4, 2000 (p.9)
Mr. Sanderson said that he has studied this issue, and he has found that a city usually pays the
appraisal price plus 40 percent. Mr. Johnson disagreed, saying that the judge usually goes with
appraisal price. Mr. Reams indicated that staff has spoken with several attorneys who work
with this issue, and they said that the judge goes with appraised value. He noted that there can
be big differences between appraisals.
Mayor Washburn remarked that there have been frustrations about comments which have been
made by different people, and he is not sure how to respond to them. The Council is now faced
with the challenge of purchasing property, while being constrained by funding and State law
which says a city must show that it has received a fair value. Mayor Washburn stated that the
City feels the offers made to date on these properties would not cause problems with the new
law. He recommended that the process be continued with those who have accepted the City's
offers in good faith and proceed ahead with negotiations with the remaining property owners or
allow those seeking higher prices to find a buyer. It may take a number of years to acquire all of
the properties and complete the project. The Council will not discuss specific prices in this open
meeting but will address them in a closed-door session.
Genelle Pugmire said that the people on the north side of 800 South have had no information on
the status of the negotiations. She said that Julie Siebach had to leave the meeting early but
wondered about the temporary light on 400 East. Ms. Pugmire suggested that the City produce a
neighborhood newsletter about what is happening with the road widening. The residents are
also wondering about the status of the berming plans for the north side of the street.
Mr. Reams indicated that it is still the intention of the City to put a light at 400 East but, because
of the fluctuations in the negotiations and the fact that the road has not been widened, the light
cannot be installed yet. There have been traffic counts, and it appears that traffic on 800 South
is up by about 3,000 trips a day. He said that a neighborhood newsletter is a good idea.
Mayor Washburn expressed appreciation to the neighbors with whom the City has been
negotiating. He said that there are no plans to change the berming on the north side, and the
City will try to keep the neighbors on the north side better informed.
Rachel Anderson wondered when the closed-door session will be held, and Mayor Washburn
replied that it will be held after this meeting.
RESOLUTION - Declaration of Official Intent - City of Orem, Utah County, Utah Reimburse Itself for Certain Capital Expenditures - Incurring Debt Relating to Acquisition,
Design, and Installation of Street Lighting Within the City - Provide for Maximum Principal
Amount of Debt and Nature of Project Costs - Authorize Incidental Action - Repeal Prior
Inconsistent Resolutions.
Mr. Park reviewed with the Council a recommendation to approve a reimbursement resolution
for street lighting. Recently, the City Council has discussed the possibility of bonding for the
citywide street lighting project. This resolution allows the City to recapture any money
expended on the citywide street lighting project--if or when--a decision is made to bond in the
future. Mr. Park stated that passage of this resolution does not obligate the City to eventually
pass a bond.
City Council Minutes - April 4, 2000 (p.10)
Mr. Thompson indicated that the Council should decide what to do and do it. Whatever the
funding is called, it is still the peoples' money.
Mr. Sandstrom moved, by resolution, to approve the reimbursement resolution for street lighting.
Mrs. Bell seconded the motion. Those voting aye: Mrs. Bell, Mr. Campbell, Mr. Peperone,
Mr. Sandstrom, and Mr. Washburn. Those voting nay: Mr. Andersen and Mr. Thompson.
The motion passed.
ORDINANCE - Temporary Interim Succession - Article 2-31 - Orem City Code.
Paul Johnson presented to the Council a recommendation to enact Article 2-31 of the City Code
(Temporary Interim Succession). There currently is no provision in City ordinances governing
the succession of the City Manager and other City officers in the case of unavailability or
incapacity of such officers. This ordinance specifies the order of succession for the office of City
Manager and also requires other City officers to submit a written list of three successors who will
assume the duties of that officer in the event of unavailability. The ordinance also sets forth the
circumstances under which the authority of the City Manager and other officers may be exercised
by a temporary successor as well as the duration of a successor=s authority.
Mr. Thompson moved, by ordinance, to enact Article 2-31 of the City Code (Temporary Interim
Succession). Mr. Campbell seconded the motion. Those voting aye: Mr. Andersen, Mrs. Bell,
Mr. Campbell, Mr. Peperone, Mr. Sandstrom, Mr. Thompson, and Mr. Washburn. The motion
passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION - Adoption of City of Orem Strategic Plan and 2000 Action Plan.
Mr. Reams reviewed with the Council a recommendation to adopt the City of Orem Strategic
Plan and 2000 Action Plan. The City Council has met in several work sessions to develop this
Strategic Plan. This item is before the City Council for discussion and final adoption. The
Strategic Plan will be reviewed and updated annually to take into consideration the changing
environment in the City of Orem.
Mrs. Bell moved, by resolution, to adopt the City of Orem Strategic Plan and 2000 Action Plan.
Mr. Thompson seconded the motion. Those voting aye: Mr. Andersen, Mrs. Bell, Mr.
Campbell, Mr. Peperone, Mr. Sandstrom, Mr. Thompson, and Mr. Washburn. The motion
passed unanimously.
COMMUNICATION ITEMS
There were no comments on the Communication Items.
CITY COUNCIL NEW BUSINESS
800 South Negotiations
City Council Minutes - April 4, 2000 (p.11)
Mr. Campbell voiced appreciation to Mayor Washburn and Mr. Reams for representing the City
on the 800 South negotiations. It was the right decision for the Council to step back and let
them handle it.
Urumqi Delegation Visit
Mr. Campbell expressed his gratitude for the way the delegation from China was hosted. He
wondered if there is some kind of correspondence--which can be signed by the Council--which
can be sent to those who participated. Mayor Washburn agreed.
CITY MANAGER INFORMATION ITEMS
Establishing a Citizens= Ad-hoc Committee on Student Housing
Mr. Reams noted that student housing issues alone would be a very large project and wondered if
this committee should also be charged with multiple housing concerns as well.
The consensus of the Council was that the committee should just study student housing issues.
800 West Center Street Home Purchases
Mr. Reams indicated that Council members have probably received letters from a Mrs.
Chamberlain about the Bailey and Mathews homes on 800 West Center Street which the City
purchased. She has expressed a desire to discuss the issue with the Council. He indicated that
the motion the Council made in the meeting where that decision was made was clear, though
there may have been some discussion that gave a different impression.
Mayor Washburn suggested that it would be better for him to meet with Mrs. Chamberlain first.
City Manager and Assistant City Manager Out of Town
Mr. Reams informed the Council that, for the next City Council meeting, both he and Mr. Park
will be out of town at a conference. Mr. Reams said that Mr. Ortiz has been assigned to
represent him at the April 11, 2000, City Council meeting.
ADJOURN TO A CLOSED-DOOR MEETING - Property Acquisition.
Mr. Thompson moved to adjourn to a closed-door session to discuss property acquisition
pursuant to Section 52-4-5(1)(a)(iii) of the Utah State Code Annotated. Mr. Campbell seconded
the motion. Those voting aye: Mr. Andersen, Mrs. Bell, Mr. Campbell, Mr. Peperone, Mr.
Sandstrom, Mr. Thompson, and Mr. Washburn. The motion passed unanimously.
The meeting adjourned at 8:11 p.m.
CLOSED-DOOR SESSION -Litigation and Property Acquisition.
A closed-door session was held at 8:18 p.m. to discuss property acquisition pursuant to Section
52-4-5(1)(a)(iii) of the Utah State Code Annotated. Those in attendance were: Mayor Jerry C.
Washburn; Council members Joseph C. Andersen, Judy Bell, Les Campbell, Bill Peperone,
Stephen Sandstrom, and Mike Thompson. Staff included Jim Reams, John Park, and Donna
Weaver. The meeting adjourned at 9:02 p.m.
City Council Minutes - April 4, 2000 (p.12)
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Melody Downey, City Recorder
Approved: April 11, 2000
City Council Minutes - April 4, 2000 (p.13)