Orem City Council Meeting | 6.23.2026

The Orem City Council meeting held on June 23, 2026, included several procurement and budget-related discussions. Key procurement topics included approval of amendments to the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) budget for fiscal year 2026-2027, with no public comments received, and a motion to adopt the updated plan was passed unanimously. The council also discussed amendments to neighborhood meeting notification requirements, increasing the notification radius and mailing timeline to improve community engagement, with a motion to approve the ordinance passing 5-2. Additionally, the council approved amendments to zoning codes to permit beauty/barber shops and tattoo/body piercing uses in the M2 manufacturing zone and recreation centers in the PD5 zone, both following planning commission recommendations. Budget amendments were presented, including grants for emergency preparedness and internet crimes against children, with the council approving the fiscal year 2025-2026 budget amendments. The meeting also covered redevelopment agency and special service lighting district budgets for fiscal year 2026-2027, both approved by motions. The council discussed the municipal building authority's limited current activity and the potential for future financing needs. Overall, the meeting focused on zoning changes, community notification improvements, scholarship awards, and budget approvals related to city development and public safety.