City Council Meetings
Regular MeetingProvo, UT · October 7, 2025
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PROVO MUNICIPAL COUNCIL
Regular Meeting Agenda
5:30 PM, Tuesday, October 07, 2025
Council Chambers (Room 100)
Hybrid meeting: 445 W. Center Street, Provo, UT 84601 or
https://www.youtube.com/provocitycouncil
Roll Call
THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL AND ADMINISTRATION WERE PRESENT:
Councilor Becky Bogdin Councilor Craig Christensen
Councilor Gary Garrett Councilor George Handley
Councilor Katrice MacKay Councilor Rachel Whipple
Deputy Mayor Isaac Paxman Chief Administrative Officer Scott Henderson
Council Executive Director Justin Harrison City Attorney Brian Jones
City Recorder Heidi Allman
Conducting: Chair Gary Garrett
Excused: Councilor Travis Hoban
Prayer – Jameson Moody
Pledge of Allegiance – Councilor Garrett
Presentations, Proclamations, and Awards
1. A ceremony for the pinning of badges for newly sworn police officers. (25-007) 00:02:41
Chief Beebe expressed appreciation to the Council for the opportunity to present the police
department’s newest peace officers. He explained that the badge pinning ceremony is a proud law
enforcement tradition symbolizing a major milestone for those who have chosen to serve and protect
the community. The badge, he said, represents dedication, integrity, and the public’s sacred trust. Chief
Beebe emphasized that this ceremony also honors the families of the officers, acknowledging their love,
patience, and unseen support that make this calling possible. He concluded by introducing the newest
members of Provo’s law enforcement family and sharing their stories and accomplishments as they
received their badges. The officers recognized were Hannah Teeples, Stephen Johnstun, Crystal Coates,
Eric Tryon, Jake Fisher, and David Hallam.
Deputy Chief Geyerman introduced and recognized the following: Joshua Webster, David Strebe,
Johnathan Blodgett, Eric Littlefield, Alvaro Nicolia, and Katie Tillman.
Heidi Allman, City Recorder, administered the oath of office to the group.
Chief Beebe thanked the Council and community for their continued support and encouragement of the
police department and its officers. He expressed appreciation for the genuine care and trust shown by
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the community and invited everyone to join the department for a gathering in the community room
across the hall.
Chair Garrett thanked Chief Beebe and expressed appreciation for the dedication of the city’s police
officers, noting that the Council feels honored to be served by such outstanding men and women. He
also extended gratitude to the families, friends, and community members who came to support the new
officers during the pinning ceremony.
Public Comment
Chair Garrett read the public comment preamble and opened the public comment period.
Aaron Gallegos, representing the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses at 491 North 1280 West, shared
a safety concern about street parking along 500 North between 1375 West and 1280 West. He explained
that parked cars in this area block visibility for drivers entering and exiting the church parking lot,
creating a hazard. Following recent on-site construction, several near misses occurred, prompting the
request for the city to review the area and consider designating it as a no-parking zone to improve
safety.
Chair Garrett closed the public comment period.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at approximately 5:51 PM.
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Agenda
PROVO MUNICIPAL COUNCIL
Regular Meeting Agenda
6:00 PM, Tuesday, October 07, 2025
Council Chambers (Room 100)
Hybrid meeting: 445 W. Center Street, Provo, UT 84601 or
https://www.youtube.com/provocitycouncil
The in-person meeting will be held in the Council Chambers. The meeting will be available to the public
for live broadcast and on-demand viewing on YouTube and Facebook at: youtube.com/provocitycouncil
and facebook.com/provocouncil. If one platform is unavailable, please try the other. If you do not have
access to the Internet, you can join via telephone following the instructions below.
TO MAKE A VIRTUAL PUBLIC COMMENT:
To participate in the public comment portion(s) of the meeting, call in as an audience member as the
presentation is wrapping up. Be sure to mute/silence any external audio on your end to reduce feedback
(if you are viewing the live proceedings on YouTube, mute the YouTube video; you will be able to hear
the meeting audio through the phone while you are on the line).
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meeting host will grant you speaking permission, calling on you by the last four digits of your phone
number. Please begin by stating your first and last name, and city of residence for the record. After you
have shared your comment, hang up. If you wish to comment on a later item, simply re-dial to rejoin the
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Decorum
The Council requests that citizens help maintain the decorum of the meeting by turning off
electronic devices, being respectful to the Council and others, and refraining from applauding
during the proceedings of the meeting.
Roll Call
Public Comment
Fifteen minutes have been set aside for any person to express ideas, concerns, comments, or
issues that are not on the agenda:
Please state your name and city of residence into the microphone.
Please limit your comments to two minutes.
State Law prohibits the Council from acting on items that do not appear on the agenda.
Action Agenda
1 A public hearing to continue to authorize a recreation, arts, and parks (RAP) tax in
Provo City for 10 years. (25-076)
2 A resolution approving and appropriating lease revenue of $520,620.12 in the golf
course fund. (25-067)
3 A resolution approving the appropriation of $158,396 to add three full-time
firefighters for the airport for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. (25-094)
4 An ordinance amending the General Plan to adopt the FrontRunner and 400 South
Station Areas Plan. (PLGPA20250216)
5 An ordinance amending the General Plan to adopt the University Avenue Station
Areas Plan. (PLGPA20250208)
6 An ordinance amending the General Plan to adopt the Joaquin Station Area Plan.
(PLGPA20250215)
7 An ordinance amending the General Plan to adopt the 2230 North Station Area Plan.
(PLGPA20250206)
8 An ordinance amending Provo City Code regarding the area where accessory dwelling
units are permitted. (PLOTA20250427)
Adjournment
If you have a comment regarding items on the agenda, please contact Councilors at council@provo.gov
or using their contact information listed at: provo.gov/434/City-Council
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The next Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 21, 2025. The meeting will be held in the Council
Chambers, 445 W. Center Street, Provo, UT 84601 with an online broadcast. Work Meetings generally begin
between 12 and 4 PM. Council Meetings begin at 5:30 PM. The start time for additional meetings may vary. All
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Notice of Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
In compliance with the ADA, individuals needing special accommodations (including auxiliary communicative aids
and services) during this meeting are invited to notify the Provo Council Office at 445 W. Center, Provo, Utah
84601, phone: (801) 852-6120 or email kmartins@provo.gov at least three working days prior to the meeting.
Council meetings are broadcast live and available for on demand viewing at youtube.com/ProvoCityCouncil.
Notice of Telephonic Communications
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or Internet communications will be amplified as needed so all Council members and others attending the meeting
will be able to hear the person(s) participating electronically as well as those participating in person. The meeting
will be conducted using the same procedures applicable to regular Municipal Council meetings.
Notice of Compliance with Public Noticing Regulations
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