CITY OF OREM
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
56 North State Street, Orem, Utah
January 13, 2026
This meeting may be held electronically
to allow a Councilmember to participate.
3:30 P.M. WORK SESSION - CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1. WORK SESSION ITEMS
While this is a public meeting, we kindly ask that only presenters and individuals specifically invited
by the Mayor or City Council speak or ask questions. This helps us conduct the City's business in an
efficient and orderly manner. If you would like to make a comment on an issue, please do so during
the Public Appearances portion of the regular meeting. This ensures that your comment is properly
addressed and documented for the official record. Please keep side conversations to a minimum as it
interferes with the audio recording.
1.1 DISCUSSION - ULCT (Utah League of Cities and Towns) Legislative Update (60
min)
Presenter: Cameron Diehl, ULCT Executive Director
1.2 PRESENTATION - Open Meeting Act and Ethics Training (30 min)
Presenter: Steve Earl, City Attorney
1.3 DISCUSSION - Emergency Preparedness (30 min)
Presenter: Heath Stevenson, Emergency Manager
2. AGENDA REVIEW & PREVIEW OF UPCOMING AGENDA ITEMS
The City Council will review the items on the agenda.
3. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS (BOARDS & COMMISSIONS, NEW BUSINESS, ETC.)
This is an opportunity for members of the City Council to raise issues of information or concern.
3.1 REPORT - Chris Killpack
6:00 P.M. REGULAR SESSION - COUNCIL CHAMBERS
4. CALL TO ORDER
5. INVOCATION/INSPIRATIONAL THOUGHT: Julie Colby
6. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Isaac Colby
7. MAYOR'S REPORT/ITEMS REFERRED BY COUNCIL
7.1 PRESENTATION - Legislative Report
Presenter: Lisa Shepherd, State Representative
7.2 PRESENTATION - Water Emergency Repair Recognition
Presenter: Chris Tschirki, Public Works Director and Reed Price, Public Works
Assistant Director
7.3 PRESENTATION - City Council Retreat Recap
Presenter: Pete Wolfley, Communications Manager
8. PERSONAL APPEARANCES - 15 MINUTES
Time has been set aside for the public to express their ideas, concerns, and comments on items not
scheduled as public hearings on the Agenda. Those wishing to speak are encouraged to show respect
for those who serve the city. Comments should focus on issues concerning the city. Those wishing to
speak should have signed in before the beginning of the meeting. (Please limit your comments to 3
minutes or less.)
9. CONSENT ITEMS
9.1 APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
December 9, 2025
9.2 APPROVAL - Updated 2026 City Council Schedule
9.3 RESOLUTION - Appointment of City Representative to the Utah Lake Authority
Governing Board
Presenter: TBA
9.4 APPOINTMENT - Events Advisory Commission
Taylor Fox
10. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
This item is for information purposes only. Find the financial statement in the City Council meeting
packet.
10.1 Monthly Financial Summary
November 2025
11. CITY MANAGER INFORMATION ITEMS
This is an opportunity for the City Manager to provide information to the City Council. These items
are for information and do not require action by the City Council.
12. ADJOURN TO A CLOSED SESSION IN SUMMIT CONFERENCE ROOM
To discuss pending or reasonably imminent litigation; the character or professional competence of an
individual; or the purchase or lease of real property.
THE PUBLIC IS INVITED TO PARTICIPATE IN ALL CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS.
If you need a special accommodation to participate in the City Council Meetings and Study Sessions, please call
the City Recorder's Office at least 3 working days prior to the meeting.
(Voice 801-229-7000)
This agenda is also available on the City's webpage at orem.org
Notice of Special Accommodations (ADA)
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If you need a special accommodation to participate in the City Council Meetings and Study Sessions, please call the City Recorder's Office (801-229-7298) at least 3 working days prior to the meeting.
Notice of Electronic or Telephone Participation
This meeting may be held electronically to allow a Councilmember to participate.