Orem City Council Meeting | 8.25.2026

The Orem City Council held a work session on August 25, 2026, primarily focused on initiating a planning study for the North Union Canal and Provo Bench Canal corridor. The city engaged Methods Consulting to conduct a 10-month study to evaluate the canal's aging infrastructure, ownership, liabilities, and potential future uses, including the possibility of a trail. The study is strictly exploratory with no approvals for construction or property acquisition at this stage. Public outreach and input are emphasized, with plans for open houses and ongoing communication with adjacent property owners. Additionally, the council received a brief presentation on a proposed ordinance update regarding residential rental dwelling licenses, specifically addressing cases where properties are rented without compensation to family members. This ordinance change is scheduled for formal consideration in the upcoming council meeting. The session concluded with a motion to adjourn.